Susan Miele

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Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Thanksgiving Events, Nutcracker, Mario the Magician, Nov. 21-22

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 11/18/2015 - 4:00pm

It’s clear that Thanksgiving is right around the corner from the theme of this weekend’s events for Westchester and Hudson Valley families. Burn off those calories before the big feast at Turkey Run Peekskill, and who needs Macy’s when you can stay local for the Annual Valenti Thanksgiving Day Parade?

In addition to honoring American customs, there's also the chance to partake in international customs at the Diwali Celebration, or you can get a head start on the next holiday at Holiday Wreathmaking. And if entertainment is what your family craves, catch a dazzling performance by Mario the Magician.

These are just a few of our top picks for the weekend. Read on for the rest, and be sure to scan our Event Calendar for many more options to choose from—this weekend and beyond! The list grows daily, so check back often and sign up for our FREE weekly newsletters to stay in the know.

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Wimpy Kid, Origami, Tree Lighting, Nov. 16-20

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sat, 11/14/2015 - 4:00pm

Holiday festivities, academic enrichment and hands-on fun are all in store for Westchester families this week.

Stimulate your gray matter while fostering a love of reading at the Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School – Release Party or learn to optimize your college-admissions strategy at Amazing Extracurriculars. With Thanksgiving around the corner, it might seem a bit early for celebrations of the December holidays, but the Annual Tree Lighting Celebration—the first of the season—is packed with fun attractions (so just pretend it’s December).

Not ready to think Christmas? Not a problem: Our Event Calendar has plenty of alternatives to choose from and is loaded with options for every day of the week! Read on for our top weekday picks!

Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Westchester Teen Idol, STEAM, Black Violin, Nov. 14-15

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 11/11/2015 - 4:00pm

A motley mix of fun and fascinating family events are in store for Westchester and Hudson Valley families this weekend. In addition to the live shows we highlighted in our fall family performances, there are two STEAM-themed programs: STEAM Fest and Poughkeepsie Mini Maker Faire. Learn the art of millinery—or, hat making—at Alice in Wonderland Hats; find out if the next celebrity hotshot will be discovered locally at Westchester Teen Idol; and let the force be with you at Lego Star Wars Days.

That’s not all! Read on for the rest of our top picks; then consult our Event Calendar where you’ll find more great events like a Diwali performance, a terrarium workshop and other diverse options to choose from. Planning ahead? Consult our November GoList.

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Veterans Day, Zombie Night, Story Terrarium, Nov. 9-13

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 11/08/2015 - 4:00pm

The week ahead is an exciting one, with a great assortment of uncommon activities to enjoy for Westchester families. Give Veterans Day the gravity it deserves at the Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony, where you can honor and thank local heroes—and teach your kids to do the same. Prepare a novel conversation piece for your Thanksgiving celebration (or any time!) at the Story Terrarium workshop, and enjoy “corn-y” fun and education about Native American history at Make a Maize Maze.

These are just the first few of our top picks for the week—all of which are FREE. Read on for more; then browse through our Event Calendar for more options. Want to receive reminders and updates? Sign up for our FREE weekly newsletters and follow us on Facebook!

Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Fantasia Anniversary, Special Needs Expo, Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 7-8

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 11/04/2015 - 4:00pm

Fall fun continues for Westchester and Hudson Valley families this weekend, with a diverse assortment of activities to choose from.

Leave the electronics behind in exchange for adventure and male bonding at Clearpool Father-Son Weekend. Fans of the Disney classic Fantasia can celebrate its 75^th birthday with a new restoration, while STEM fans can get their fill of robotics, Lego architecture and more at the FREE Mini Maker Faire. The Special Needs Expo offers a FREE overview of resources for both kids and adults, and you can cheer on those who’ve fought for our freedom at the Veterans Day Parade.

These are just a few of our top picks for the weekend; the rest can be found below, and there are even more fun and enriching opportunities on our Event Calendar. Consult our November GoList to plan ahead, and sign up for our FREE weekly newsletters to stay current with all our great findings!

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Mad Hatter Party, Book Art, Backyard Birds, Nov. 2-6

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 11/01/2015 - 4:00pm

Halloween may be over, but the abundance of fun and enriching programs continues for Westchester families! Mid-week is loaded with opportunities to learn and create. Adopt a new talent at Folded Book Art, learn about the Birds That Live in Our Backyard and don’t be late for a very important date at the Mad Hatter's Tea Party.

These are just some of our top picks for the week—all of which are FREE! Read on for the rest and check out our hot-off-the-press November GoList for our top picks for the whole month. Our Event Calendar has even more options to choose from.

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Halloween Fun, Day of the Dead, STEM, Oct. 26-30

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 10/25/2015 - 10:00am

You might notice a theme in our top picks for weekday activities for Westchester families this week: It’s Halloween! Why wait for October 31, when there are so many spirited programs that set the mood?

Regardless of the occasion, a performance by this group is always both entertaining and educational, so consider the STEM-filled Mad Science Creepy Chemistry Halloween Show. For less zany entertainment, pull up a toadstool for some Spooky Tales, or get extra mileage from that costume you invested in at the indoor Halloween Parade.

There are oodles of really cool FREE Halloween programs happening all week, as well as the first of the Day of the Dead activities we rounded up. And if you need a departure from holiday-themed activities, know that our Event Calendar has a varied assortment of other fun happening all week and beyond!

Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Halloween Parades, YoFi Film Fest, Chocolate Expo, Oct. 24-25

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 10/21/2015 - 4:00pm

It’s the final weekend before Halloween! Westchester cranks up the fun, so read on for some of our faves.

Two excellent parades are the Tarrytown Annual Halloween Parade and the Nyack Halloween Parade, whether you march or spectate. The former draws a large crowd and culminates in a night-time street party, while the latter is second in size only to the Greenwich Village parade in Manhattan. The younger set will enjoy the abundant offerings at Harvest Moon Festival, as well as fall fun at the Scarecrows and Pumpkins Parade.

Though it’s hard to pass up all the Halloween fun, another highlight is the YoFi Fest - Yonkers Film Festival—a four-day cinematic sensation that includes special activities just for kids all weekend.

But that’s not all! Promising fall family performances take place this weekend, as do two sweet ragamuffin parades. Be sure to consult our Halloween guide for Westchester and the Hudson Valley, and to turn the creepiness up a notch, check out our guide to Cemetery Tours. Believe it or not, there are even more options to choose from on our Event Calendar, so read on!