Susan Miele

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Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Spring Break & Easter Fun March 30-April 3

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 03/29/2015 - 5:00pm

Most schools are closed for spring break this week, but there’s no need to panic: Mommy Poppins has a jam-packed lineup of fun and enriching activities for Westchester families! We’ve assembled our top picks for every weekday, most of which are FREE.

Celebrate Easter at the Easter Egg Hunt Bunny Bounce or get your geek on at Sciencetellers. There’s also a Fancy Nancy Party in honor of the fictional kid-lit character, who’s turning 10!

Read on for more details, and then check out our roundup of egg hunts and our Event Calendar for more options. 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: Egg Hunts, WHUD Kids Fair and Live Shows, Mar. 28-29

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 03/25/2015 - 5:00pm

Welcome spring! Many of this weekend's events celebrate Easter including a breakfast with the Easter Bunny, a holiday spring celebration and an egg hunt. Whether you observe Easter or not, kids will likely enjoy learning all about bunnies.

Also this weekend, there are three exciting stage performances: The Ugly Duckling and the Tortoise and the Hare, The Greatest Pirate Story (N)EVER Told! and Disney Live! Presents Three Classic Fairy Tales, as well as an intriguing film called The Boy and the World. Plus, the annual WHUD Kids Fair returns to Westchester for its 20th anniversary!

Remember, our Event Calendar features many other events, including nature, science and art programs.

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: STEAM Fun, Disney Live and More, Mar. 23-27

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 03/22/2015 - 5:00pm

Activities for Westchester families this week are really STEAM-ing up! STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, and several of our top picks fall under that acronym, including The Wright Stuff, Mad About Math and Mad Scientists Club. If you're looking for something less academic, there’s Disney Live! Presents Three Classic Fairy Tales, plus a host of other kid-friendly activities in our Event Calendar.

Read on for more info about our top picks for this week—many of which are FREE. If you haven't already, sign up for our FREE newsletters to get our latest posts and event roundups delivered right to your inbox.

Weekend Fun with Westchester Kids: St. Patrick’s Day Lives On, Free Arts Day and More, Mar. 21-22

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 03/18/2015 - 5:00pm

This weekend in Westchester is a great time to be out and about with your family, as there’s a lot happening all over the county! The fun can be grouped into three main categories: St. Patrick’s Day, shows and art.

Though St. Patty’s Day took place earlier this week, it isn’t time to pack up your “Kiss Me I’m Irish” garb yet! The fun continues at the Yonkers Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade or Annual Sound Shore-Mamaroneck St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

As for shows, there are a bunch of appealing performances to choose from: Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s Macbeth, Fly Guy & Other Stories, Sammy Cortino: Magic to Rock and Free Concert: Yonkers Philharmonic.

For programs featuring the visual arts, get inspired at Open House and Free Arts Day, Museums at the Library Day or Celebrate Turkish Culture: Water Marbling Demonstration.

But wait—there’s more! Read on for even more fun events this weekend, then click through to our Event Calendar for even more events, both this weekend and beyond.

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Cupcake Wars, Night Time Arts and More, Mar. 16-20

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 03/15/2015 - 5:00pm

Looking for fun things to do this week in Westchester with your kids? Look no further, as our weekday roundup showcases our favorite events happening each day of the week!

Our top picks for this week happen to fall into two categories: arts-and-crafts and entertainment. If you’re looking to bring out the creative side of your kids, you can go either the Picasso route with Night Time Arts or the Ace of Cakes route with Cupcake Wars. For entertainment, one of several options is to venture back to the ‘80s (leg warmers and all) with OMG I Love That Movie! Film Series.

But don’t stop there: Read on for the rest and click through to our Events Calendar for more great activities happening this week and beyond. Plus, our March GoList highlights our top picks for the rest of the month and you can sign up for our FREE newsletters to get it all in your inbox!

Weekend Fun with Westchester Kids: St. Patrick’s Day, Sugarfest and More, Mar. 14-15

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 03/11/2015 - 5:00pm

At long last, the temperatures are rising, the snow is melting and spring is in the air--just in time to get out and enjoy all the fun activities that Westchester has to offer this weekend, including some great outdoor events.

Though St. Patrick’s Day is practically a month-long event around here, things heat up this weekend with several parades, including the Annual White Plains St. Patrick's Day Parade and the Annual Eastchester St. Patrick’s Day Parade. There are also shows that are relevant to the theme, like Caladh Nua: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, Family Concert for St. Patrick’s Day and Song of the Sea. Plus, as feasting is a big part of holiday celebrations, get your preparations done at Let's Cook Together!

Other highlights this weekend: She Did...and So Can You! A Celebration of Women's History Month, an interactive commemoration and inspiring event; the continuation of maple-sugaring events like Sugarfest and Sugarin' Off; and for sports fans, The East Coast National Baseball Card Show.

Read on for details and consult our March GoList and Event Calendar to plan every day of the month!

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Kids in the Kitchen, Swan Lake and More, Mar. 9-13

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 03/08/2015 - 6:00pm

With no place left to put all the snow, we turn our attention to indoor fun this week in Westchester. There’s a lot going on, so read on for our top picks for each weekday!

March is Women’s History Month, and the Women’s History Month Celebration taking place this week is a great starting point for sensitizing your kids to the accomplishments of powerful women in history. Stay tuned for other events like this later in the month.

For a fun diversion, sign on for the Kids' Cooking Class—or any of the other events we’ve rounded up to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Another top pick is Mini-Anime Festival—whose name belies the Asian immersion that's really in store.

Read on, click through, visit our March GoList and sign up for our FREE newsletters to get the full scoop! Be sure to check out our Events Calendar for other great events to choose from—every day of the week.

Mostly Free and Fun Things to Do This Weekend with Westchester Kids: Purim, St. Patrick’s Day, Babysitter Certification and More, Mar. 8-9

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 5:00pm

Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead this weekend! Daylight Savings begins on Sunday, and that means "longer days" to get out and enjoy all the festivities Westchester has to offer. This weekend also kicks off the St. Patrick’s Day parade season, with the Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and the Northern Westchester Putnam Parade (the third largest in the state!).

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t the only holiday being celebrated this weekend. You can enjoy Purim festivities at either Young Families Purim Celebration or Purim Carnival.

March is also sugaring season, when the sap is flowing and the pancakes are flipping. There are several sugaring events to choose from this weekend, including Maple Sugaring Party or Maple Sugaring.

For a departure from these themed activities, get practical with Babysitters Certification Course or simply kick back and sing along with My Fair Lady.

But wait, there’s more! Be sure to consult our March GoList and Event Calendar to plan the rest of the month!