Katherine Dhurandhar
Katherine Dhurandhar is a Community Publisher for Mommy Poppins, representing the Westchester and Hudson Valley region of New York, and a freelance copyeditor for Westchester Publishing Company. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, and traveling with her husband and son.
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We know how it is—the kids have a holiday break, and you don't! Or you just want to get them out of the house and off the screens during the school breaks. Luckily, there are lots of school holiday camps available in Westchester and the Hudson Valley that will not only keep your kids busy but teach them new and enriching skills.
We've rounded up multiple local places that offer camps during winter break, spring break, and even single-day school holidays. There are camps for kids who want to get their hands dirty in the great outdoors, hone their sports skills, or even learn to code their favorite game.
Be sure to check out our Family Activity Calendar for more fun things to do during the upcoming school break. And, if you're looking ahead to the end of the school year, bookmark our Guide to Summer Camp for Westchester and Hudson Valley Kids.
Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this long MLK weekend? From parades to civil rights activities and more, here are our top picks for Martin Luther King Jr. weekend.
MLK weekend is upon us and packed with family-friendly fun, from a Free DJ Skate Party at the Palisades Center to lots of outdoor nature programs, including Raptors of the World at the Hudson Highlands Nature Center and Winter Bird Feeder Making at Lasdon Park and Arboretum.
On Monday, kids can honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by posting on the Dream Wall and learning about his legacy in the Book Nook at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum. Or the whole family can get out and volunteer during the MLK National Day of Service at multiple locations throughout Westchester and the Hudson Valley.
The best things in life are free, especially with kids. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up dozens of the best free things to do with kids throughout Westchester. My family and I have had a great time at many of these, and there are free activities suited to different seasons and different ages.
From outdoor adventures and museum access to STEM fun and seasonal excursions, and from Mount Vernon to the Catskills, there are plenty of activities to please every interest. Be sure to bookmark this for year-round reference—your family will never be bored (or broke) again!
Keep tabs on our Westchester and Hudson Valley Family Activity Calendar, which is always loaded with free (and low-cost) activities for all ages, and check out our Local Guide to Free Fun Things To Do.
Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this weekend? Here are our editors' picks for the best family-friendly events and activities!
Families can celebrate everything snow-related—while staying nice and warm indoors—at Snow Day Weekend at the Westchester Children's Museum. Or, if you're up for exploring the outdoors, join the Eagle Walk at Croton Point Park and spot eagles nesting by the Hudson River.
Reptile-loving kids can also get up close and personal with a variety of snakes, turtles, and more at the Reptile Expo held in Westchester County Center.
Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this New Year's Eve weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.
Families can have a bricktacular New Year's Eve at Legoland New York, featuring an early countdown and Lego ball drop, plus all the other festivities throughout the day. Or enjoy cupcake decorating, a DJ dance party, and a confetti-filled ball drop and countdown to 2026 at the New Year's Eve Kids' Countdown at the Westchester Children's Museum.
If you're not too tired after all the fun, explore the outdoors on a guided First-Day Hike through Rockwood Hall in Rockefeller State Park Preserve, or kick off maple sugaring season at Muscoot Farm's FREE Backyard Sugarin'.
Looking for FREE things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this January? Read on for dozens of great options.
As spectacular as the holidays are in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, all of the celebrations can take a toll on the family budget. So we've rounded up tons of free activities in January, from Family Free Night at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum, where kids can explore STEM-themed exhibits and try out the toddler rock wall, to a K-Pop Demon Hunters Party at the Ossining Public Library.
January is also the start of the maple-sugaring season in the area, and you can kick it off with FREE Backyard Sugarin' at Muscoot Farm.
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