Susan Miele

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Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Library Sleepover, Purim in the Wild West, Movies and More, Mar. 2-6

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 03/01/2015 - 5:00pm

The switch from February to March reminds us that spring is near and warmer temperatures are on their way! While many weekend events this month in Westchester focus on St. Patrick’s Day and maple sugaring, the weekdays are a great time to take in other activities.

March is also the time for Purim, and we think Purim in the Wild West sounds like a rousing way to celebrate. Two fun, throwback films are being shown this week, one of which, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizza Party, means you don’t have to make dinner. If you feel that winter has impeded your adventurousness, enjoy an indoor slumber party at Family Night at the Library.

But don’t stop there! Read on for all our top picks for Monday through Friday—then continue on to our Events Calendar for even more great options for every day of the week, including ways to celebrate the annual Read Across America day, like Read Across America: "Oh, The Places You'll Go" & Dr. Seuss Bingo. Also consult our hot-off-the-press March GoList for our top picks for the month. And if you haven't already, be sure to sign up for our FREE newsletters!

Mostly Free and Fun Things to Do This Weekend with Westchester Kids: Maple Sugaring, Chinese New Year, Paul Taylor Dance Company and More, Feb. 28-Mar. 1

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 02/25/2015 - 5:00pm

Temperatures rise a bit this weekend (woo-hoo!), just in time for both outdoor and indoor fun happening in and around Westchester!

This weekend kicks off the maple sugaring season in Westchester. Did you know it takes 40 gallons of sap to make just one gallon of maple syrup? Learn more about this fascinating production process at hands-on events like Maple Sugar Tours or Sugarhouse Chat.

Chinese New Year celebrations also abound this weekend. To kick off the Year of the Sheep, celebrate with Lunar New Year Celebration, Chinese New Year Celebration or another Lunar New Year Celebration.

High-caliber performances take the stage this weekend: The Amazing Max earned the praise of several noteworthy reviewers for his entertaining, interactive magic show, and the Paul Taylor Dance Company graces the stage right here in Westchester, having been widely regarded internationally for decades.

February is American Heart Month, as well as “Go Red for Women” Month, when public-education efforts are stepped up regarding the prevention of heart disease and the lesser-known risk to women. Paint the Mall RED offers a mother-daughter experience to get informed--while getting pampered.

That's not all--check out our Event Calendar for even more great activities every single day!

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Harlem Renaissance, Tussy Mussies, I Married a Witch and More, Feb. 23-27

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 02/22/2015 - 5:00pm

Winter Break may be over, but the fun doesn’t stop there! We’ve scoured the county for ways to keep the stimulation going for Westchester kids this week.

Standouts are two cultural opportunities: Harlem Remembered: A Tribute to the Harlem Renaissance, featuring plays, poems and music, and I Married a Witch. There also are a couple inspired craft programs, like Tussy Mussies with the Garden Club.

Of course, that’s not all. Visit our Events Calendar for many more great activities this week--and check back often, as new events are frequently added. And if you haven't already, be sure to sign up for our FREE newsletters! Read on for our top weekday picks!

Mostly Free and Fun Things to Do This Weekend with Westchester Kids: Talking Drums, Maple Sugaring, Looney Tunes and More, Feb. 21-22

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 02/18/2015 - 5:00pm

Though Winter Break is coming to a close, there’s still time to squeeze in some fun and enriching activities for your kids--and we’ve found some really good ones right here in Westchester!

Many of the Black History Month events we showcased in our roundup are taking place this weekend. Three of these are live performances: African Dance and Drum Performance, African-American Heritage Month Performance: "How Sweet the Sound" and Talking Drums with Kobla Mensa Dente. An acclaimed documentary--King: A Filmed Record...Montgomery to Memphis--is also being shown.

Continuing on the subject of film, there’s also The Best of Looney Tunes and Saturday Family Movie, and another multicultural performance of note is South Indian Traditions Meet Modern Jazz with The Rory Stuart Trio.

This weekend also marks the beginning of maple-tapping season, as evidenced by Maple Sugaring at Home and American Indian Sugaring.

When everyone at school discusses how they spent their winter break, your kids will have a lot to say! Check out our Event Calendar for even more great activities every single day!

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Winter Break Fun, Mardi Gras, The Wright Stuff and More, February 16-20

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 02/15/2015 - 5:00pm

It’s Winter Break, when schools are closed, temperatures are low and parents need ways to keep kids busy (without spending a fortune). Well, you’ve come to the right place—we’ve scouted around Westchester for the best ways to engage your kids—and most of our best bets are FREE!

Your kids will have so much fun at Mardi Gras in Montrose, The Wright Stuff: Air Inventions & Explorations and Sprouting Seeds Workshop they won’t even realize they’re learning during school vacation! But that’s not all—read on for our top pick for each weekday, then visit our Events Calendar, which is extra jam-packed with activities throughout the entire winter break. Also check out our list of February Break art camps for alternative options.

So bundle up and head on out to as many of these events as you can get to. And if you haven't already, be sure to sign up for our FREE newsletters to stay up-to-date on the latest news, events and activities throughout Westchester and Lower Hudson Valley.

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Coding Club, Teen Yoga, Valentine’s Day and More, February 9-13

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 02/08/2015 - 5:00pm

It’s a busy month for local venues in Westchester, with lots of events happening—and not just on weekends! Below, we bring you our weekly installment of our top pick for each weekday.

This week, many of our favorites happen to be geared towards teens—like Coding Club, Teen Yoga and Heart-Shaped Baskets: Teen Valentine--but click through to our Events Calendar for daily picks for the younger set as well. There you’ll find a variety of activities, including Valentine Crafts for Kids, Miss Kat’s Crazy Winter Fun Days, Toddler Movie Morning and more.

As an added perk, all our top picks for this week are FREE! Read on, click through and check them out.

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Mostly Free and Fun Things to Do This Weekend with Westchester Kids: Hudson River Eaglefest, Cultural Events, Performances and More, Feb. 7-8

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 02/04/2015 - 5:00pm

The winter is famous for canceled flights and disrupted travel—but your family can take a trip around the world without ever leaving Westchester or the Hudson Valley by joining up with the various cultural events happening right here this weekend! Two big events are the Chinese New Year Festival and Black History Month Celebration. For Native American culture, there’s Family Day or try the Haitian Drum and Dance: Performance and Workshop. Also see our Chinese New Year roundup for even more great events that celebrate this holiday.

The curtain rises on a couple promising performances--Charlotte's Web and Musical Adventures Concert Series--plus more are coming up soon, as you’ll see in our list of kid-friendly productions.

Nature lovers will love the multi-site Hudson River Eaglefest, parents can think warm thoughts at the Annual Westchester Camp & Activities Fair and families can participate in the burgeoning national movement called Take Your Child to the Library Day.

Be sure to consult our February Go List for our top picks for the month and our Event Calendar for tons of activities every single day!

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Victorian Valentine Tea, SAT vs. ACT, Happy for History and More, February 2-6

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 02/01/2015 - 5:00pm

Though February is a short month, a lot of big holidays and occasions are packed in it, as you’ll see when you view our Events Calendar.

Love is in the air this week in Westchester, with several of our top event picks highlighting Valentine’s Day events--like Light-Up Origami Heart and Victorian Valentine Tea. But because we like variety, we’re also showcasing events with a different focus, like Presidents Day prep at Happy About History, among others. As an added perk, all of these are FREE!

Keep in mind that the events below are just some of our favorites—there are lots more, so don’t stop there! Read on, click through and check them out!

If you haven't already, be sure to sign up for our FREE newsletters to stay up-to-date on the latest news, events and activities throughout Westchester and Lower Hudson Valley.