Katherine Dhurandhar

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Easter Weekend 2023: 18 Best Things To Do in Westchester with Kids

Submitted by Katherine Dhurandhar on Wed, 04/05/2023 - 3:57pm

The Easter Bunny rides in for a day of fun at Harvest Moon Farm and Orchard. Photo courtesy of the orchard

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this Easter weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

Spring is in full swing in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, and fun family events are popping up everywhere. Our top picks for this Easter weekend include the Community Easter Egg Hunt at The Osborn, an action-packed Easter Bunny Bash, plus a spring-themed scavenger hunt in Rye.

Don't miss our top picks for spring break activities and our roundup of April's best things to do. For even more seasonal fun, check out our Spring Activity Guide for Westchester Kids.

21 Best Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley April 2023 with Kids

Submitted by Katherine Dhurandhar on Sun, 03/26/2023 - 7:30am

Everything is awesome in Goshen, where Legoland New York is set to reopen for the season the first weekend in April. Photo by Jody Mercier

Spring into April with a jam-packed schedule of things to do, including festivals, shows, and outdoor fun. Easter, Passover, and Earth Day mean there's lots of fun for kids in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this April!

Spring has sprung, bringing with it many fun indoor and outdoor events in Westchester and the Hudson Valley. Our top picks for the month include an outdoor celebration of literacy at the Westchester Children's Book Festival, the thrilling season-opening week at Legoland in Goshen, and numerous Earth Day celebrations and spring festivals in the area.

Find more top April fun in our Spring Activity Guide for Families, which includes spring festivals and fairs, spectacular spring day trips, and ideas for budget-friendly spring break escapes.

We’re adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.

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22 Easter Egg Hunts in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

Submitted by Katherine Dhurandhar on Fri, 03/24/2023 - 7:20am

Grab those baskets, because it's time for an Easter egg hunt at Maria Regina High School and tons of other Westchester spots. Photo courtesy of the school

Easter is just around the corner, so grab your baskets and hop to one of these Easter egg hunts in Westchester and the Hudson Valley. Below we’ve rounded up 22 Easter egg hunts for local families. Some of our picks feature an appearance by the Easter Bunny, while others involve live-animal encounters, including an Easter egg hunt at the zoo. We have even included a special underwater Easter egg hunt and an Easter egg hunt specifically for special needs children.

If you’re looking for more Easter Bunny action, shake your cottontail over to one of the Easter Bunny photo-ops, brunches, or train rides we’ve rounded up. For more springtime fun, bookmark our Family Activity Calendar and Spring Activity Guide for Westchester Kids.

Meet the Easter Bunny at Bunny Brunches, Trains, and Easter Bunny Pictures in Westchester

Submitted by Katherine Dhurandhar on Sun, 03/19/2023 - 8:17am

Hop aboard the Catskill Mountain Railroad's Easter Bunny Express. Photo courtesy of the railroad

With Easter around the corner, it’s time to plan Easter Bunny pictures in Westchester and the Hudson Valley. We’ve gotten ahold of this springtime celebrity's social calendar and rounded up places to pose for pictures or take in a brunch.

Whether you want to have breakfast with the Easter Bunny, ice skate, or join him on a train ride, there are plenty of opportunities to meet him. We recommend you hop to it, though, as many of these fun encounters sell out. For more Easter fun, check out our Spring Fun Guide and our Family Activity Calendar, which gets constant updates.

Spring Festivals and Fairs in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

Submitted by Katherine Dhurandhar on Fri, 03/17/2023 - 6:40am

Revel in Holi: Festival of Colors in Hawthorne.

Spring festivals, fairs, and celebrations in Westchester and the Hudson Valley offer some of the best ways to get outside and celebrate the season.

Families can kick off the spring festivities by dancing and getting messy with a rainbow of colors at an outdoor Holi Festival of Colors celebration. Crafty kids will love the hands-on activities and workshops at arts and crafts festivals this spring, such as the White Plains Outdoor Arts Festival and the Woodstock-New Paltz Arts and Crafts Fair. Or, simply enjoy the natural beauty of spring at the Peekskill Cherry Blossom Festival, the Mohonk Tulip Festival, or one of the many local Earth Day celebrations. For some quirky, out-of-the-ordinary fun, you can don your best alien costume for the UFO Fair in Pine Bush, which celebrates the history of alien sightings in the village.

Be sure to check out our Guide to Spring Activities in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, and keep tabs on our Family Activity Calendar for more fun family-friendly events.

St. Patrick's Day Weekend 2023 in Westchester: Best Things To Do with Kids

Submitted by Katherine Dhurandhar on Wed, 03/15/2023 - 11:30am

Kids 8 and under can run for the gold in the Rainbow Dash in Montgomery. Photo courtesy of the Village of Montgomery

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this St. Patrick's Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

St. Patrick's Day weekend wouldn't be complete without Irish celebrations, and our picks for the best things to do include a St. Patrick's Day Parade and an Irish festival to kick off the weekend. Other family-friendly events this weekend include multiple maple sugaring outings, live animal programs, and the final weekend of Flip Circus.

Don't miss our roundup of FREE things to do in March in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, our picks for spring day trips for families, and ideas for family weekend getaways in the area.

Best Summer Camps in the Hudson Valley, NY

Submitted by Katherine Dhurandhar on Sun, 03/12/2023 - 10:28am

Camp Ramaquois is one of many standout summer camps in the Hudson Valley. Photo courtesy of the camp

The Hudson Valley's mountainous landscapes, natural swimming lakes, and open spaces make it the ideal location for kids' summer camps. Whether you are looking for a traditional summer day camp for your preschooler, sleepaway camp for your kid, or an adventure camp for your teen, we've found the best camps throughout the Hudson Valley. Our picks in the Hudson Valley include sports and STEM camps, a special needs summer camp, and even a summer wolf camp for kids.

For more summer camps in the Hudson Valley, including affordable summer camps, dance summer camps, and sports camps, be sure to bookmark our Westchester Summer Camp Guide and our Camp Directory, where you can search for summer camps by type, age, and town.

Best Summer Camps in Westchester County, NY

Submitted by Katherine Dhurandhar on Sun, 03/05/2023 - 8:19am

Kids can become ninja warriors at RoamFurther Athletics summer camp. Photo courtesy of the camp

Westchester summer camps offer fun and enriching activities for kids of all ages, from exploring the outdoors to learning new skills. Whether you’re looking for sports summer camps for your preschoolers, STEM day camps for your kids, travel or adventure camps for your teens, or a traditional multi-activity camp experience, we’ve found the best day camps throughout Westchester County.

For more summer camps in Westchester, including affordable summer camps, dance summer camps, and sports camps in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, be sure to bookmark our Westchester Summer Camp Guide and our Camp Directory, where you can search for summer camps by type, age, and town.