The Cross County Center ushers in the holiday season with its annual tree lighting Friday night. Photo courtesy of Cross Country Center
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Untermyer Gardens Conservancy's Grand Holiday Illumination has become a Yonkers tradition. Photo courtesy of the conservancy
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Celebrate with family and friends at Crabtree's Kittle House in Chappaqua. Photo courtesy of the restaurant
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Outhouse Orchards Corn Maze. Photo by Matt Nighswander
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Ridge Hill's tree lighting ceremony will include live music and entertainment. Photo courtesy of Ridge Hill
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Watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. Photo courtesy of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Apple picking is one of the family-friendly fall activities you can enjoy in the Hudson Valley with Kids. Photo courtesy of the author
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Enjoy glorious views on the Walkway Over the Hudson. Photo by Fred Schaeffer/courtesy of the Walkway.
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A visit to the United States Military Academy is a lesson in history and patriotism, but also tons of fun for families.
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Kids can run, swing, slide, and even make music at Sally’s Dream Playground in Montgomery. Photo by Katherine Dhurandhar
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The Saugerties Lighthouse is a stunning getaway no matter the season.
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The Play Place in Elmsford is one of Westchester's top indoor play spaces.
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Roam the the cedar walk and gardens at Caramoor for a free, fun outing. Photo by Gabe Palacio
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Enjoy water sports at Westchester Summer Day in Mamaroneck. Photo courtesy of the camp
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Palisade Center's Climbzone features themed rock walls as high as 40 feet. Photo courtesy of Climbzone.
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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
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Poughkeepsie's Gravity Vault is an indoor rock-climbing gym with classes for kids as young as 5. Photo by Kaylynn Ebner
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Kids explore the great outdoors Hudson Highlands Nature Center. Photo courtesy of the center
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At Moe's Southwestern Grill, kids eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entree. Photo courtesy of the restaurant
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Kids under 1 are FREE hours 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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Castle Fun Center in Chester has a giant inflatable park, a rock wall, laser tag, and more. Photo by Katherine Dhurandhar
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Grab a colorful treat at Harley's Sweet Shop in Woodstock. Photo courtesy of the shop
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Kids can climb the walls at the Cliffs in Valhalla. Photo courtesy of the Cliffs
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Touch the soft rabbits at the Greenburgh Nature Center's petting zoo in Scarsdale. Photo courtesy of the center
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Explore what makes things fly with the Westchester Children's Museum's Wind Tunnel Design Challenge. Photo courtesy of the museum
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Romp through the woods in the beautiful Catskills. Photo by Deborah Dadlani
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Kids love a birthday party filled with games and pizza at Chuck E. Cheese. Photo courtesy of Chuck E. Cheese
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Head to the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum from 5-8 pm on the third Saturday of the month to explore the museum for free, Photo by the author
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Westchester Bestie Awards 2017: Leaderboard

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The Westchester Bestie contest has now concluded.  We invite you to visit The Mommy Poppins Westchester Bestie Guide to learn about our amazing winners!

Top 3 Westchester Besties by Category as of May 24th, 2017

 

Category 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
Birthday Party Entertainer JoJo's Party Pals Making Faces Parties Mad Science Westchester
Dance Studio Magical Movements

Academy of Dance Arts

The Steffi Nossen School of Dance
Kids' Museum Westchester Children's Museum Hudson River Museum Storm King Art Center
Kids' Dentist Scasdale Pediatric Dental Associates Mt. Kisco Pediatric Dentistry

White Plains and Larchmont Pediatric Dentistry
New Business or Family Spot Ridge Hill Rockin' Jump iFLY Westchester Hot Dippity Donuts
Kids' Art Classes Katonah Art Center Young at Art

Creative Corner of Larchmont
Learn a Language French-American School of New York Westchester Italian Cultural Center

ABC Languages
Learn an Instrument Music Conservatory of Westchester Larchmont Music Academy Hoff-Barthelson Music School
See a Family Show Emelin Theatre Tarrytown Music Hall Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
Shop for Books and Toys Toy Box Miller's The Voracious Reader
Shop for Kids' Clothes and Baby Gear Once Upon a Child Scarsdale Lester's Rye Brook Wyatt Lily
Place to Throw a Party BounceU Elmsford Kidville Mount Kisco Chocolate Works Scarsdale
Preschool or Alternative Program Mazel Tots Early Childhood Program Tom Thumb Preschool

Hudson Country Montessori School
Romping Spot Rye Playland Rockin' Jump Mt. Kisco Legoland Discovery Center
Social Media Mom or Dad Westchester NY Moms WestchesterMommy.com Wee Westchester
Sports Program or Class World Cup Gymnastics The JCC of Mid-Westchester House of Sports
STEM Program Mad Science Westchester The Rye Arts Center Curious-on-Hudson
Summer Day Camp The Play Group Theatre Kiwi Country Day Camp Breezemont Day Camp
Theater Class for Aspiring Actors The Play Group Theatre Westchester Sandbox Theatre New York Performing Arts Center
Learn to Swim White Plains YMCA The JCC of Mid-Westchester Club Fit Briarcliff
Baby and Me Class Musical Munchkins Starlight Starbright Music Jodi's Gym Westchester
Place for Animal Encounters Greenburgh Nature Center Bear Mountain Trailside Museums & Zoo Wolf Conservation Center
Place for Family Dining AJ's Burgers Tomatillo Grandma's Pies & Restaurant
       

 

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