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Preschool nature walks at the Leon Levy Preserve celebrate the harvest season as Thanksgiving approaches. Photo courtesy of the Lewisboro Land Trust

Best Things To Do in Westchester in November With Kids: Polar Plunge, Nature Fun, & More

Get out and enjoy these event picks before winter winds howl.

Bethel Woods' Peace, Love, and Lights is a completely drive-thru display in 2020. Photo courtesy of Bethel Woods

Holiday Light Shows: Drive-Thru and Drive-by Christmas Displays Near Westchester for 2020

Pile everyone in the car for a festive holiday drive-thru nearby.

Visit A Frosty Fest for a family fun holiday light spectacular unlike any other. Photo courtesy of the event

Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Experiences for Westchester Kids in 2020

Consider this your holiday season bucket list for family fun.

Find handmade trinkets at the Holiday Market at Bethel Woods. Photo courtesy of Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Holiday Craft Fairs and Markets in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

Shop for handmade local gifts and goodies at these Christmas craft fairs.

Santa Claus welcomes you and passengers of all ages aboard America's oldest operating railroad for a truly magical Christmas steam train experience.

Polar Express and Christmas Trains Near NYC For 2020

Hit the rails to see Santa, sip hot chocolate, and sing carols.

Drive through the enchanting tunnel of lights at The Magic of Lights in Wallingford, Connecticut. Photo courtesy of the Magic of Lights

Holiday Light Shows: Drive-Thru Christmas Lights Near NYC for 2020

Cue the holiday music, pack a thermos of hot cocoa, and hit the road for a holiday lights show.

Go for a takeout Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings from City Limits.

8 Spots Offering Thanksgiving Dinner Takeout in Westchester

Leave the cooking to the pros and order Thanksgiving dinner from a local restaurant.

Handprint turkeys are a classic.

25 Thanksgiving Games and Crafts for Kids and Families

Thanksgiving dinner may have fewer people in the room this year, but we can still create fun...

Photo courtesy of Eleanor's Very Merry Christmas Wish: The Musical

Virtual Holiday Events in December: Online Christmas Celebrations, Nutcrackers, New Year's Events, Virtual Hanukkah, and More

We Zoom this year so that we may meet in person again next year. Here are the virtual hot spots!

Beacon, New York, offers a picturesque Main Street to explore and plenty more family-friendly destinations.

35 Things to Do with Kids in Beacon on a Hudson Valley Day Trip

There's fun to be had in all seasons at this cute Hudson Valley town.

Rockefeller State Park Preserve offers a rainbow of fall foliage to take in during the autumn.

7 Stunning Spots to View Fall Foliage in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

These are our favorite spots to see the season's colors.

Costumed interpreters share stories of colonial life along the historic Mystic seaport. Photo courtesy of the Mystic Seaport Museum

Mystic, Connecticut with Kids: Top Things to Do on a Weekend Getaway

With its charming seaport and renowned aquarium, Mystic, CT offers year-round family fun.

Kids classes like judo help kids learn new skills

Classes Guide for Westchester Kids

Stay safe and have fun with awesome classes for kids in Westchester, from fully virtual enrichment...

Lake Minnewaska draws you into the stunning preserve that bears its name.

7 Things to Do at Minnewaska State Park Preserve With Kids

Minnewaska State Park is a family-friendly all-season destination.

Bretton Woods Stables offers sleigh rides across the grounds of the Omni Mount Washington resort. Photo courtesy of the resort

25 Must-Do Christmas Events and Activities in New England with Kids in 2020

Experience storybook-worthy Christmastime towns and activities, from sleigh rides to igloo dining.

Explore a family-friendly fall hiking trail in New Jersey, Westchester, Long Island, further afield. Photo by Rose Gordon Sala

30 Perfect Fall Family Day Trips from NYC

Apple picking, park-hopping, museums, harvest festivals...No wonder we love autumn in the NYC area.

Test your comfort zone at the Bronx Zoo's Treetop Adventure..

Adventure Parks, Zip Lines, and Ropes Courses Near NYC

Release your inner daredevil at these treetop-skimming parks.

Kids can run, swing, slide, and even make music at Sally’s Dream Playground. Photo by the author

Top Playgrounds in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

With playgrounds newly reopened, here are our destination worthy picks.

Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun

Find fun online classes, entertainment, and more virtual things to do.

King Kone is a sight to behold and offers a welcome, tasty, roadside diversion.

The Best Local Ice Cream Shops in Westchester

Get your last licks of summer in at these 18 ice cream joints.

Roasting lunch over the fire - covid style with masks at the Rewilding School. Photo courtesy of the school

Fun Outdoor Classes for Kids in Westchester

These outdoor classes offer built-in social distancing.

On Bicycle Sundays, the Bronx River Parkway is open exclusively for bicyclists, in-line skaters, scooters, walkers, and joggers. Photo courtesy of the Westchester County Police Dept.

Best Bike Rides in and Near Westchester for Family Cycling

Cycle your way through the county on these scenic bike paths.

Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families

We'll help you navigate a complex school year with these tools and resources.

Stay-at-Home Guide: 100s of Activities and Resources for Families on Pause

Indoor activities, games, and online classes to keep kids busy during the coronavirus pandemic.

New York's Hudson Valley has tons of kid-friendly hiking trials to choose from. Photo courtesy of Hike It Baby

Easy New York State Park Hikes for Families

These kid-friendly trails are perfect for exploring nature with the whole family.

The Colors of Us can help kids talk about race and see differences as strengths.

21 Kids' Books About Racism, By Age

Books can help parents and kids wade through a difficult time and complex issue.

Fight the restlessness of quarantine, join in for LIVE ONLINE YogiKids classes held every day, twice a day!!! Photo courtesy of Yogi Nation

Find Free and Affordable Online Classes, Parties, and Camps on Poppins@Home

Explore tons of virtual free and low-cost fun with our new platform.

Photo by Ally Noel

Working From Home with Kids: A Big List of Activities To Keep Kids Busy

Juggling homeschooling while maintaining a work schedule is not easy. These ideas help.

Photo by Annie Spratt/Unsplash

Best Math Apps for Kids

These mostly free apps to reinforce math concepts learned during the school year.

Boredom Busters for Kids

Crafts, recipes, games, projects, and experiments to spark kids' imaginations!

Creating a baking soda volcano is a classic science experiment for kids. Photo by Sara Marentette Nighswander

64 Easy Science Experiments for Kids to Do at Home

Execute mind-blowing science experiments with stuff you have around the house.

These free online classes and educational resources are perfect for homeschooling and remote learning..

30+ (Mostly FREE) Online Learning Resources, Apps, and Games for Kids

Supplement distance learning with these online lessons, apps, and more.

Pull out a block, place it on top but don't let the tower fall in the fun and challenging Jenga.

Best Board Games for All Ages: Two Dozen Picks for Family Game Night

Pandemic playtime is lots of fun with these all-ages pleasing picks.

25 Exercise Games and Indoor Activities to Get Kids Moving

Try our list of 25 easy indoor exercise ideas to get everyone moving, laughing, and tired out.

25 STEM Activities Easy Enough for Preschoolers

DIY projects for your smallest tinkerers, explorers, and scientists.

Kids can while away hours of a day with a set of watercolors and a stack of new paper for painting.

Crafts for Kids: 100 Awesome Art Projects for Creative At-Home Fun

Bookmark this blockbuster list of arts and crafts and never run out of ideas for creative play.

Code.org is a great jumping off point for kids new to programming.

Coding Programs for Kids: Free and Cheap Websites That Teach Kids Programming

These online programs teach your kid how to code, build websites, apps, and more.

Even if it's cloudy and raining outside, you can create sunshine and rainbows inside.

50 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day

Try one of these boredom-busting activities to turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.

These kids movies are classic hits!

50 Best Kids' Movies for Family Movie Night

These classic family movies include wild adventures, sci-fi, and coming-of-age tales.

WeeWork Activities: Indoor Balloon Tennis

Create this fun tennis game with a couple of paper plates and popsicle sticks.

Hand them a pail and a spoon, er, shovel, and let kids dig in the dirt.

Outdoor Fun with Kids: 30 Ways to Get Messy in the Backyard

Build a ladybug house, splatter paint, or just dig in the dirt!

13 Simple Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers to Do at Home

Create popsicle stick monsters, tinfoil Easter eggs, and more easy crafts with tots.

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Lake Minnewaska draws you into the stunning preserve that bears its name.

7 Things to Do at Minnewaska State Park Preserve With Kids

Minnewaska State Park is a family-friendly all-season destination.

Kids can run, swing, slide, and even make music at Sally’s Dream Playground. Photo by the author

Top Playgrounds in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

With playgrounds newly reopened, here are our destination worthy picks.

Times Square is more quiet than normal, but still filled with lively billboards and plenty of attractions.

Line-Free NYC: 20 Things To Do and Enjoy in NYC Right Now

Now is the perfect time to revisit NYC's culture spots and tourist attractions.

Magnanini Winery offers plenty of space to spread a picnic blanket and enjoy a tasting flight in the great outdoors.

Family-Friendly Vineyards and Hard Cider Houses in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

Grown-up drinks and kid-friendly fun await at these spots.

Rockefeller State Park Preserve offers a rainbow of fall foliage to take in during the autumn.

7 Stunning Spots to View Fall Foliage in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

These are our favorite spots to see the season's colors.

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze opens its 2020 season Friday, September 18. Photo by Susan Miele

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze Returns for 2020 Season

The Hudson Valley Halloween staple is set for its 2020 season.