Susan Miele

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Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: A Night on Fire, Circus, Festivals, June 27-28

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 06/24/2015 - 5:00pm

School's out for the summer, and Mommy Poppins has you covered! This weekend features a robust lineup of fabulous performances, eclectic festivals and more great fun for Westchester families. The fire-eating and sword-fighting antics at A Night on Fire are sure to dazzle, and who doesn’t love the Big Apple Circus? Outdoor festivals this weekend include Sidewalk Chalk Art, American Roots Music and Irish Heritage.

For more seasonal fun in and around Westchester, check out our Event Calendar and our Summer Fun Guide, where you'll find plenty of ideas—many of which are FREE. Check back often, as new listings are added frequently. And be sure to sign up for our FREE weekly newsletters to get our posts delivered to your inbox.

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Summer Solstice Celebration, Italian Storytime, Games, June 15-19

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 5:00pm

As the school year winds down, Westchester kids and their parents can unwind with some fun activities. Play is the sole objective at a Teen Gaming Group, and Into the Woods is a film worth seeing (or re-seeing). Bonus: both are FREE! To truly celebrate the new season, whoop it up at a Summer Solstice Celebration.

Read on for all of our top picks of the week, and be sure to browse our Event Calendar for many more options in Westchester and the Hudson Valley. And remember, Father's Day is this Sunday and we've rounded up great ways to celebrate dads!

Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Greek Food Festival, Cultural Arts, Colonial Day, June 13-14

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 06/10/2015 - 5:00pm

There are many fun activities in store for Westchester and Hudson Valley families this weekend, including lots of fairs and festivals. Community Day, for one, is a town-wide celebration featuring food, performances and presentations by emergency-service personnel. Meanwhile, you can journey through time or around the world at Colonial Day or the Greek Food Festival, respectively, or enjoy a Cultural Arts Day or Summer Family Festival.

Several events this weekend also raise funds for good causes, including a Strawberry Festival, the Holy Rosary Church Annual Bazaar and SunriseWALKS.

But that’s not all! Read on for all of our top picks, and check out our Event Calendar and June GoList for even more options. Want to get our posts in your inbox? Subscribe to our FREE weekly newsletters.

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Free Kids’ Concert, Greek Festival, Teen Health, June 8-12

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 06/07/2015 - 5:00pm

June is bursting with activities for Westchester families, and the coming week is no exception. In addition to straight-up fun, like the Greek Food Festival and a FREE SummerFest Kids' Concert, there are great opportunities for skills development, such as cooking with herbs for the younger set.

Read on for all of our top picks and remember, our Event Calendar has many more options to choose from in Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Fairs, RiverFest, Autism Walk, June 6-7

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 5:00pm

The weekend ahead is brimming with terrific events for families in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, so get ready to make some tough choices!

There’s no shortage of fairs and festivals, such as the Bronxville Spring Sidewalk Sale & Street Fair, RiverFest and the Children’s Earth & Water Festival, just to name a few. Other fun includes rocking out to the kindie band Tim Kubart and the Space Cadets and introducing kids to the classic Pink Panther cartoons. And to support a good cause that affects millions of Americans, you and your family can Walk Now for Autism Speaks.

But that’s not all! Read on for our top picks, and check out our Event Calendar and June GoList for even more options. Want to get our posts in your inbox? Subscribe to our FREE weekly newsletters.

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Fairs, Cemetery Reading, College Admissions, June 1-5

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 5:00pm

To welcome June, we've rounded up our top events for Westchester families for the coming week, and also posted our June GoList to help you plan your entire month!

This week's picks include a staged reading of classic literature in an unlikely location—a cemetery. If you have a teen, learn how and when to prep for college admissions. And whether you call it a fair or a festa, there’s one of each this week.

Be sure to click through to our listings for full details, and check out our Event Calendar for lots of other options throughout Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: ICS Carnival, Cultural Festivals, Snakes, May 30-31

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 5:00pm

It’s hard to believe that May is already winding down. Since temperatures have yet to soar, now’s the perfect time to enjoy all the outdoor family fun happening throughout Westchester.

This weekend, two great programs will take you back in time: the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII, which includes period recreations and commemorative ceremonies, and a hike to the historic Spencer Optical Factory site, which offers a peek at the past.

Immerse yourself in another culture at the Asian Heritage Festival or Albanian Heritage Festival. If a nature program is more your speed, you can Shout Out for Snakes or ask Polly if she wants a cracker at Parrots of the World.

Other weekend highlights include the White Plains Outdoor Arts Festival, the ICS Carnival and your last chance to see Lightscapes.

Read on for all of our best bets, many of which are FREE. To stay in the know, sign up for our FREE weekly newsletters, and don't forget to check out our Event Calendar.

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Memorial Day, Carnival, Antique Car Show, May 25-29

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 05/24/2015 - 7:00pm

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, so get ready for lots of seasonal celebrations for Westchester families! Our top picks for the week include a Memorial Day Parade and Antique Car Show and two carnivals: the Memorial Day Carnival & Art Tent and the ICS Carnival.

You’ll also find activities for emergency-vehicle enthusiasts, teens seeking jobs, a free film and even a tongue-twister contest! Be sure to click through to our Event Calendar listings for full details as well as lots of other options throughout Westchester and Hudson Valley.

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