Susan Miele

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Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Children's Film Festival, Coding for Teens April 13-17

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 04/12/2015 - 5:00pm

Although Easter and Passover are behind us, there are still plenty of fun family activities for Westchester families this week. You’ll find diverse offerings in our Event Calendar, including our top picks, like the start of the New York International Children’s Film Festival: Westchester, a 10-day cinematic sensation featuring movies from all over the globe. Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom Ha Shoah) is sure to provide a provocative reflection on a dark time in history, with lessons and reminders for family audiences. April is also National Poetry Month, and we found a fun celebration that focuses on children’s books written in verse.

Remember to check out our April GoList for the best things to do throughout the entire month. If you haven't already, subscribe to our FREE newsletters to get posts like this delivered right to your inbox.

Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: SpringFest, Pinkalicious & Teen Night April 11-12

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 04/08/2015 - 5:00pm

Regardless of what the weather brings to Westchester this weekend, we’ve got a great lineup of family activities to keep you entertained!

Spring is in the air at the annual Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival and SpringFest Street Fair, two of many upcoming seasonal fetes in the Hudson Valley.

Younger kids can enjoy indoor performances, such as Pinkalicious the Musical and the B.Y.O.K. (Bring Your Own Kids) Concert Series. Meanwhile, older kids can try the Hudson River Museum's all-new Teen Night or the Book-to-Movie Adaptation Series at the Mamaroneck Public Library.

Also, don’t miss Opening Day at the Science Barge or Chappaqua's It’s a Beautiful Day in Our Neighborhood, which both have tons of FREE activities.

These are just some of the activities we’ve culled from our Event Calendar. Check it out for even more options, and also consult our April GoList for our top picks for the whole month.

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Juggling, Quiz Show, Safe Driving for Teens April 6-10

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 04/05/2015 - 5:00pm

Whether you’re on spring break or recovering from last week's school recess, there are a lot of family activities going on in Westchester. If you’re uneasy about giving your high schoolers the keys to the car (and who isn’t?), sign them up for a Teen Safe Driving Workshop. Or test your wits against other kids at Quiz Show Friday or catch comedic juggler Will Shaw.

But that’s not all! We’ve rounded up our top picks for each weekday—so read on, click through for details, and be sure to check out our Event Calendar and April GoList for even more happenings in Westchester for families. If you haven't already, subscribe to our FREE newsletters to get posts like this delivered right to your inbox.

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Spring Break & Easter Fun March 30-April 3

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 03/29/2015 - 5:00pm

Most schools are closed for spring break this week, but there’s no need to panic: Mommy Poppins has a jam-packed lineup of fun and enriching activities for Westchester families! We’ve assembled our top picks for every weekday, most of which are FREE.

Celebrate Easter at the Easter Egg Hunt Bunny Bounce or get your geek on at Sciencetellers. There’s also a Fancy Nancy Party in honor of the fictional kid-lit character, who’s turning 10!

Read on for more details, and then check out our roundup of egg hunts and our Event Calendar for more options. If you haven't already, subscribe to our FREE newsletters to get posts like this delivered right to your inbox.

Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Egg Hunts, WHUD Kids Fair and Live Shows, Mar. 28-29

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 03/25/2015 - 5:00pm

Welcome spring! Many of this weekend's events celebrate Easter including a breakfast with the Easter Bunny, a holiday spring celebration and an egg hunt. Whether you observe Easter or not, kids will likely enjoy learning all about bunnies.

Also this weekend, there are three exciting stage performances: The Ugly Duckling and the Tortoise and the Hare, The Greatest Pirate Story (N)EVER Told! and Disney Live! Presents Three Classic Fairy Tales, as well as an intriguing film called The Boy and the World. Plus, the annual WHUD Kids Fair returns to Westchester for its 20th anniversary!

Remember, our Event Calendar features many other events, including nature, science and art programs.

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: STEAM Fun, Disney Live and More, Mar. 23-27

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 03/22/2015 - 5:00pm

Activities for Westchester families this week are really STEAM-ing up! STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, and several of our top picks fall under that acronym, including The Wright Stuff, Mad About Math and Mad Scientists Club. If you're looking for something less academic, there’s Disney Live! Presents Three Classic Fairy Tales, plus a host of other kid-friendly activities in our Event Calendar.

Read on for more info about our top picks for this week—many of which are FREE. If you haven't already, sign up for our FREE newsletters to get our latest posts and event roundups delivered right to your inbox.

Weekend Fun with Westchester Kids: St. Patrick’s Day Lives On, Free Arts Day and More, Mar. 21-22

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 03/18/2015 - 5:00pm

This weekend in Westchester is a great time to be out and about with your family, as there’s a lot happening all over the county! The fun can be grouped into three main categories: St. Patrick’s Day, shows and art.

Though St. Patty’s Day took place earlier this week, it isn’t time to pack up your “Kiss Me I’m Irish” garb yet! The fun continues at the Yonkers Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade or Annual Sound Shore-Mamaroneck St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

As for shows, there are a bunch of appealing performances to choose from: Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s Macbeth, Fly Guy & Other Stories, Sammy Cortino: Magic to Rock and Free Concert: Yonkers Philharmonic.

For programs featuring the visual arts, get inspired at Open House and Free Arts Day, Museums at the Library Day or Celebrate Turkish Culture: Water Marbling Demonstration.

But wait—there’s more! Read on for even more fun events this weekend, then click through to our Event Calendar for even more events, both this weekend and beyond.

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Cupcake Wars, Night Time Arts and More, Mar. 16-20

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 03/15/2015 - 5:00pm

Looking for fun things to do this week in Westchester with your kids? Look no further, as our weekday roundup showcases our favorite events happening each day of the week!

Our top picks for this week happen to fall into two categories: arts-and-crafts and entertainment. If you’re looking to bring out the creative side of your kids, you can go either the Picasso route with Night Time Arts or the Ace of Cakes route with Cupcake Wars. For entertainment, one of several options is to venture back to the ‘80s (leg warmers and all) with OMG I Love That Movie! Film Series.

But don’t stop there: Read on for the rest and click through to our Events Calendar for more great activities happening this week and beyond. Plus, our March GoList highlights our top picks for the rest of the month and you can sign up for our FREE newsletters to get it all in your inbox!