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Visit the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum for all kinds of interactive fun during Family Free Nights. Photo courtesy of the museum
Top Free Things To Do with Kids in Westchester and the Hudson Valley in January 2026, According to MP Editors
Put your wallet away: These fun January events are all FREE.
Hit the ice at the scenic Mohonk Mountan House, which offers winter day passes to enjoy its spectacular resort amenities. Photo courtesy of the venue
23 Fun Winter Day Trips from NYC
These winter day trip destinations in the tri-state area are great family fun.
Ice Castles New Hampshire makes for a great winter day trip. Photo by Katherine Dhurandhar
Ultimate Winter Bucket List: 30 Things To Do with Kids in Westchester and the Hudson Valley
Beat the winter blues with these picks for must-do seasonal fun.
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Westchester & Hudson Valley Winter Vacation Guide
Discover the best things to do with kids in Westchester & the Hudson Valley this winter.
Enjoy glorious views on the Walkway Over the Hudson. Photo by Fred Schaeffer/courtesy of the Walkway.
50 Best Things To Do in the Hudson Valley with Kids
New York’s lovely Hudson Valley is a year-round destination for family-friendly fun.
Get ready for back to school with all the right supplies, classes, and tips.
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Back-to-School Guide 2025-2026
Find cool backpacks, back-to-school supplies, and tips for a new year.
A visit to the United States Military Academy is a lesson in history and patriotism, but also tons of fun for families.
Visiting West Point with Kids: 37 Top Things To Do near the United States Military Academy
USMA offers history, natural beauty, and a gateway to a Hudson Valley adventure.
Kids can run, swing, slide, and even make music at Sally’s Dream Playground in Montgomery. Photo by Katherine Dhurandhar
Top Playgrounds in Westchester and the Hudson Valley Worth Driving To
Here are our destination-worthy picks for playgrounds throughout the region.
The Saugerties Lighthouse is a stunning getaway no matter the season.
Sleep in a Lighthouse and More Hudson Valley Family Resorts and Hotels
From boutique hotels to a rustic farm, try these Hudson Valley escapes.
Summer camps are a great way to make new friends and develop new skills
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Summer Camps Guide for Westchester & Hudson Valley Kids
Find a great summer camp in Westchester and the Hudson Valley for your kid with our guide to nature...
The Play Place in Elmsford is one of Westchester's top indoor play spaces.
Top Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in Westchester
These are the best places in the region for kids to play indoors this winter.
Roam the the cedar walk and gardens at Caramoor for a free, fun outing. Photo by Gabe Palacio
Free Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley with Kids
Enjoy our big list of no-cost things to do and see throughout the county.
Enjoy water sports at Westchester Summer Day in Mamaroneck. Photo courtesy of the camp
Best Summer Camps in Westchester for Kids
Westchester camps offer a range of activities and focuses, from sports to arts to STEM.
Palisade Center's Climbzone features themed rock walls as high as 40 feet. Photo courtesy of Climbzone.
20 Best Things To Do at the Palisades Center Mall with Kids
More than a mall, this entertainment complex has rides, a ropes course, and much more.
The Ausable Chasm has been described as the Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks and it's one of our top 100 things to do in New York State with kids. Photo by Anna Fader
Ultimate New York Bucket List: 100 Things To Do with Kids in NY State
Your ultimate bucket list of the best things to do in NY as a family.
Poughkeepsie's Gravity Vault is an indoor rock-climbing gym with classes for kids as young as 5. Photo by Kaylynn Ebner
Best Kids' Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in the Hudson Valley
These are the best indoor play spaces from Nyack all the way up to Kingston.
Mount Kisco's Grand Prix New York, a go-kart hot spot, offers birthday parties with racing, arcade play, and virtual reality.
17 Best Indoor Party Places for Kids in Westchester
Celebrate your kid's big day with an awesome indoor birthday party.
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Guide to Indoor Fun for Westchester & Hudson Valley Kids
Top indoor fun for kids in Westchester and the Hudson Valley.
Kids explore the great outdoors Hudson Highlands Nature Center. Photo courtesy of the center
School Break Camps in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: Winter and Spring Break Camps
These camps have you covered when school's out.
At Moe's Southwestern Grill, kids eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entree. Photo courtesy of the restaurant
Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free in Westchester and the Hudson Valley
These eateries throughout the region offer free or discounted kids' meal specials.
Kids under 1 are FREE hours at the Westchester Children’s Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum
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Guide to Free Fun Things to Do with Westchester Kids
Find the best FREE kids activities in Westchester.
Kids can peek into the marine life in the aquariums at the Marine Education Center in Mamaroneck. Photo by Susan Miele
22 Free Things To Do Indoors in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: Free Places To Play Indoors on Cold and Rainy Days
Escape the elements with free fun at these indoor destinations.
Castle Fun Center in Chester has a giant inflatable park, a rock wall, laser tag, and more. Photo by Katherine Dhurandhar
15 Family Fun Centers in Westchester and the Hudson Valley
Kids will burn up some energy and have an awesome time at these indoor amusement parks.
Grab a colorful treat at Harley's Sweet Shop in Woodstock. Photo courtesy of the shop
25 Best Things To Do in Woodstock, NY, with Kids
This artsy Catskills town is a year-round destination for families.
Kids can climb the walls at the Cliffs in Valhalla. Photo courtesy of the Cliffs
32 Things To Do on a Rainy Day Indoors in Westchester and the Hudson Valley
This is your go-to guide for fun when the weather won't cooperate.
Touch the soft rabbits at the Greenburgh Nature Center's petting zoo in Scarsdale. Photo courtesy of the center
Best Animal Petting Zoos near Westchester and the Hudson Valley Where Kids Can Meet Animals
Here are the best places in the region to visit cute farm animals.
Peekskill, NY, is a lovely riverfront community that acts an the unofficial gateway to the Hudson Valley.
25 Best Things To Do in Peekskill, NY, with Kids
The unofficial gateway to the Hudson Valley, here are our favorite Peekskill haunts.
Explore what makes things fly with the Westchester Children's Museum's Wind Tunnel Design Challenge. Photo courtesy of the museum
Visiting the Westchester Children's Museum in Rye: New and Ongoing Exhibits
The Rye museum has fun new offerings and regular programming for kids.
Romp through the woods in the beautiful Catskills. Photo by Deborah Dadlani
40 Best Things To Do in the Catskills with Kids
From skiing to swimming, NY's Catskills offer tons of family fun just a few hours away.
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Classes Guide for Westchester & Hudson Valley Kids
Stay safe and have fun with awesome classes for kids in Westchester, from fully virtual enrichment...
Tig & Peach offers drop-in, no reservations required, open play 7 days a week.
7 Indoor Playgrounds in Westchester and the Hudson Valley for a Wild Romp
These spots are perfect for sliding, jumping, crawling, and hanging.
Friends young and old enjoy the attractions and Legoland New York, the first major theme park in the Northeast in 40 years.
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Legoland New York: A Guide to Visiting the Hudson Valley Theme Park with Kids
This sprawling theme park offers tons of fun for young thrill seekers.
Frost Valley YMCA offers a variety of day and overnight camps for kids ages 5-14. Photo courtesy Frost Valley YMCA
Affordable Summer Camps in Westchester and the Hudson Valley
These summer camp options offer plenty of fun at a reasonable cost.
These boredom-busting activities turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.
75 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day
Turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.
Kids love a birthday party filled with games and pizza at Chuck E. Cheese. Photo courtesy of Chuck E. Cheese
Best Fun Restaurants for Kids' Birthdays in Westchester
These Westchester eateries are perfect for bday celebrations!
Create your own glow-in-the-dark sculptures and so much more at the Neuberger Museum of Art
Free Museum Days (and Always Free Museums!) in Westchester and the Hudson Valley
Check out these great museums that won't cost a cent!
Creating a baking soda volcano is a classic science experiment for kids. Photo by Sara Marentette Nighswander
67 Easy Science Experiments for Kids To Do at Home
Execute mind-blowing science experiments with stuff you have around the house.
Kids can while away hours of a day with a set of watercolors and a stack of new paper for painting. Photo by Sara Marentette
Crafts for Kids: 100 Awesome Art Projects
Bookmark this blockbuster list of arts and crafts and never run out of ideas for creative play.
These kids' movies are classic hits!
75 Best Movies for Kids: Top Family Movie Night Ideas
These classic family movies include wild adventures, sci-fi, and coming-of-age tales.
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Guide to Playgrounds & Parks in Westchester & the Hudson Valley
Find new playgrounds, nature hikes, and great parks to explore.
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Crafts for Kids Guide: Thousands of Craft Ideas
Find crafts for kids and cool projects to spark kids' imaginations!

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Musical Wednesdays at the Pound Ridge Library
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Fiesta! with Flor at Croton Free Library
Croton Free Library - 11:00 AM Pick
Teen Arts & Crafts Day at the New Rochelle Public Library
New Rochelle Public Library - 3:00 PM Pick
Tales & Tots in at the Pound Ridge Library
Pound Ridge Library - 11:15 AM
Game & Watch at New Rochelle Public Library
New Rochelle Public Library - 3:00 PM
Music and Movement with Lori Cohen at Croton Free Library
Croton Free Library - 10:30 AM Pick
Toddler Yoga at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library
Dobbs Ferry Public Library - 10:30 AM Pick
Lego Free Play at the Larchmont Library
Larchmont Public Library - 3:45 PM Pick
LEGO Free Build at the John C. Hart Library
John C. Hart Memorial Library - 5:30 PM Pick
Rock'n' Rascalz at the Pound Ridge Library
Pound Ridge Library - 9:00 AM
Block & Roll at the Larchmont Library
Larchmont Public Library - 10:00 AM Pick
Fun Fridays with Imagination Playground at the Yonkers Riverfront Library
Yonkers Riverfront Library - 11:45 AM Pick
Static Electricity Day at Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum
Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum - 1:00 PM Pick
Buddy Break at Ridgeway Church
Ridgeway Church Gym - 6:30 PM Pick
Game & Watch at New Rochelle Public Library
New Rochelle Public Library - 3:00 PM
Snow Day Weekend at the Westchester Children's Museum
Westchester Children's Museum - 9:00 AM Pick
Eagle Walk at Croton Point Park
Teatown Lake Reservation - 9:00 AM Pick
Animal Care Sessions at Westmoreland Sanctuary
Westmoreland Sanctuary Nature Center and Wildlife Preserve - 10:00 AM Pick
Hibernate, Migrate, Insulate: Animal Adaptations for Winter
Sheldrake Environmental Center - 10:00 AM Pick
“Sesame Street” Sing-A-Long Show with Alan at the Ark
The Ark - 10:00 AM Pick
Snow Day Weekend at the Westchester Children's Museum
Westchester Children's Museum - 9:00 AM Pick
Reptile Expo at the Westchester County Center
Westchester County Center - 9:00 AM Pick
Jewish Children's Book Festival
92Y - 10:00 AM Pick
Wild Canines of New York - Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum - 10:00 AM Pick
KinoKids Art Workshops at Hendrick Hudson Free Library
Hendrick Hudson Free Library - 1:00 PM Pick
Rock and Roll for Little Ones - John C. Hart library
John C. Hart Memorial Library - 10:30 AM Pick
Robert the Guitar Guy at the Larchmont Library
Larchmont Public Library - 10:00 AM Pick
3D Pen Night at the New Rochelle Public Library
New Rochelle Public Library - 3:00 PM Pick
Cooking with Kids at Rye Free Reading Room
Rye Free Reading Room at Rye Public Library - 4:00 PM Pick
Build, Play, Code at the Ossining Public Library
Ossining Public Library - 4:15 PM Pick
Little Explorers at Muscoot Farm
Muscoot Farm - 9:30 AM Pick
Sleepy Hollow Bookshop Shindig
Sleepy Hollow Bookshop - 9:30 AM Pick
Musical Tuesdays in the Pound Ridge Library
Pound Ridge Town Park - 10:30 AM Pick
Pokémon Club at the Ossining Public Library
Ossining Public Library - 4:00 PM Pick
Music and Movement with Lori Cohen at John C. Hart Library
John C Hart Memorial Library - 6:00 PM Pick

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Explore the science of winter during Snow Day Weekend at the Westchester Children's Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum
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Kids can peek into the marine life in the aquariums at the Marine Education Center in Mamaroneck. Photo by Susan Miele
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Celebrate the new year before dark with crafts, confetti, and a dance party at the Westchester Children's Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum
New Year's Eve Weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley with Kids: Countdown to 2026
Katherine Dhurandhar, Jan 2 - Enjoy family-friendly New Year's fun all weekend long with these picks. READ MORE
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