Susan Miele

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Westchester News: Caramoor's New Alliance, New Candy Rox Opens, Bowlmor in White Plains

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 05/06/2015 - 12:00pm

Mommy Poppins Westchester is excited to announce that we are bringing back our news posts, which highlight items of interest for local families. So—in addition to our extensive coverage on where to go and what to check out with kids—we'll give you the skinny on grand openings, new services for families, and other useful tidbits for raising kids in Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

This week, we’ve got the scoop on Caramoor’s new partnership with Lincoln Center, the highly anticipated opening of Candy Rox’s second sweet shop, and two hot new family-friendly destinations; plus details on a few new services and, sadly, the closing of a local favorite. Read on for the full report and, if you haven't already, be sure to sign up for our free newsletters to get our posts delivered straight to your inbox!

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Mother's Day, Cinco de Mayo, Acting Up, May 4-8

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 05/03/2015 - 5:00pm

Westchester is gearing up for Mother's Day, Cinco de Mayo and more, and we’ve rounded up our top kid-friendly picks for the week to help get you started.

Don’t have a Mother’s Day present yet? There are several craft programs where kids can make a special gift for mom, including Dragonfly Pin - Mother's Day Craft. Ready to go south of the border? Life’s a fiesta at Cinco de Mayo Bounce. Or perhaps you’d rather venture to the Far East at the Japanese Children’s Day Celebration.

You'll find lots of additional activities in our Event Calendar for every day of the week, and our top picks for the entire month in our May GoList. Read on to plan your week, and click through to our listings for all the details.

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Lightscapes, Bilingual Spanish Culture, Scrapbooking, April 27-May 1

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 04/26/2015 - 5:00pm

Though most "big" events for Westchester families take place on weekends, there are still plenty of weekday activities for kids large and small. We’ve highlighted our top picks for the coming week, many of which are FREE.

The big news this week is the return of Lightscapes: a luminescent display of flora and fauna fashioned from recycled materials. Other highlights include Dia!—para Las Familias, a bilingual celebration of Spanish culture, and Teen Minute to Win It, when teens have 60 seconds to do wacky things.

But that’s not all! Read on for more picks and check out our Event Calendar for great family activities every day of the week. You can also subscribe to our FREE newsletters to get our posts delivered to your inbox.

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Earth Day, Robotics, Yoga, April 20-24

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 04/19/2015 - 5:00pm

The week ahead has lots to offer Westchester families, and we've picked our top events for each weekday. The highlight is Earth Day on Wednesday, with many area venues joining in the celebration. Choosing a favorite for the day was a tough task, though our Event Calendar has many more awesome options.

Other picks include a FREE 3D Printer Class for Teens and Tweens and Fairytale Yoga for aspiring yogis.

Read on for more info, and remember to subscribe to our FREE newsletters to get all our posts delivered to your inbox.

Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Earth Day, Film Festival, Sound of Music April 18-19

Submitted by Susan Miele on Thu, 04/16/2015 - 8:00am

Westchester is teeming with family-friendly events and activities this weekend, including an array of Earth Day celebrations, a children’s film festival and the return of the beloved Sheep-to-Shawl Festival.

Since Earth Day falls midweek (April 22), there are lots of activities this weekend and next. This weekend we have White Plains Earth Week, Earth Day Nyack and an Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration to choose from.

Cinema fans rejoice as the New York International Children’s Film Festival: Westchester kicks off this weekend, with screenings for all ages. And, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the movie that made the von Trapps famous, your family is invited to a Sing-a Long-a Sound of Music.

If you’re looking for live performances, there's Disney’s Choo Choo Soul with Genevieve and a stage adaptation of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites.

We’ve highlighted our top weekend picks below. Remember, these are just a few of the many fun family activities in our Event Calendar. You can also use our April GoList to plan out the rest of your month!

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Children's Film Festival, Coding for Teens April 13-17

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 04/12/2015 - 5:00pm

Although Easter and Passover are behind us, there are still plenty of fun family activities for Westchester families this week. You’ll find diverse offerings in our Event Calendar, including our top picks, like the start of the New York International Children’s Film Festival: Westchester, a 10-day cinematic sensation featuring movies from all over the globe. Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom Ha Shoah) is sure to provide a provocative reflection on a dark time in history, with lessons and reminders for family audiences. April is also National Poetry Month, and we found a fun celebration that focuses on children’s books written in verse.

Remember to check out our April GoList for the best things to do throughout the entire month. If you haven't already, subscribe to our FREE newsletters to get posts like this delivered right to your inbox.

Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: SpringFest, Pinkalicious & Teen Night April 11-12

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 04/08/2015 - 5:00pm

Regardless of what the weather brings to Westchester this weekend, we’ve got a great lineup of family activities to keep you entertained!

Spring is in the air at the annual Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival and SpringFest Street Fair, two of many upcoming seasonal fetes in the Hudson Valley.

Younger kids can enjoy indoor performances, such as Pinkalicious the Musical and the B.Y.O.K. (Bring Your Own Kids) Concert Series. Meanwhile, older kids can try the Hudson River Museum's all-new Teen Night or the Book-to-Movie Adaptation Series at the Mamaroneck Public Library.

Also, don’t miss Opening Day at the Science Barge or Chappaqua's It’s a Beautiful Day in Our Neighborhood, which both have tons of FREE activities.

These are just some of the activities we’ve culled from our Event Calendar. Check it out for even more options, and also consult our April GoList for our top picks for the whole month.

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Juggling, Quiz Show, Safe Driving for Teens April 6-10

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 04/05/2015 - 5:00pm

Whether you’re on spring break or recovering from last week's school recess, there are a lot of family activities going on in Westchester. If you’re uneasy about giving your high schoolers the keys to the car (and who isn’t?), sign them up for a Teen Safe Driving Workshop. Or test your wits against other kids at Quiz Show Friday or catch comedic juggler Will Shaw.

But that’s not all! We’ve rounded up our top picks for each weekday—so read on, click through for details, and be sure to check out our Event Calendar and April GoList for even more happenings in Westchester for families. If you haven't already, subscribe to our FREE newsletters to get posts like this delivered right to your inbox.