Susan Miele

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Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Fairs, RiverFest, Autism Walk, June 6-7

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 5:00pm

The weekend ahead is brimming with terrific events for families in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, so get ready to make some tough choices!

There’s no shortage of fairs and festivals, such as the Bronxville Spring Sidewalk Sale & Street Fair, RiverFest and the Children’s Earth & Water Festival, just to name a few. Other fun includes rocking out to the kindie band Tim Kubart and the Space Cadets and introducing kids to the classic Pink Panther cartoons. And to support a good cause that affects millions of Americans, you and your family can Walk Now for Autism Speaks.

But that’s not all! Read on for our top picks, and check out our Event Calendar and June GoList for even more options. Want to get our posts in your inbox? Subscribe to our FREE weekly newsletters.

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Fairs, Cemetery Reading, College Admissions, June 1-5

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 5:00pm

To welcome June, we've rounded up our top events for Westchester families for the coming week, and also posted our June GoList to help you plan your entire month!

This week's picks include a staged reading of classic literature in an unlikely location—a cemetery. If you have a teen, learn how and when to prep for college admissions. And whether you call it a fair or a festa, there’s one of each this week.

Be sure to click through to our listings for full details, and check out our Event Calendar for lots of other options throughout Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: ICS Carnival, Cultural Festivals, Snakes, May 30-31

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 5:00pm

It’s hard to believe that May is already winding down. Since temperatures have yet to soar, now’s the perfect time to enjoy all the outdoor family fun happening throughout Westchester.

This weekend, two great programs will take you back in time: the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII, which includes period recreations and commemorative ceremonies, and a hike to the historic Spencer Optical Factory site, which offers a peek at the past.

Immerse yourself in another culture at the Asian Heritage Festival or Albanian Heritage Festival. If a nature program is more your speed, you can Shout Out for Snakes or ask Polly if she wants a cracker at Parrots of the World.

Other weekend highlights include the White Plains Outdoor Arts Festival, the ICS Carnival and your last chance to see Lightscapes.

Read on for all of our best bets, many of which are FREE. To stay in the know, sign up for our FREE weekly newsletters, and don't forget to check out our Event Calendar.

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Memorial Day, Carnival, Antique Car Show, May 25-29

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 05/24/2015 - 7:00pm

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, so get ready for lots of seasonal celebrations for Westchester families! Our top picks for the week include a Memorial Day Parade and Antique Car Show and two carnivals: the Memorial Day Carnival & Art Tent and the ICS Carnival.

You’ll also find activities for emergency-vehicle enthusiasts, teens seeking jobs, a free film and even a tongue-twister contest! Be sure to click through to our Event Calendar listings for full details as well as lots of other options throughout Westchester and Hudson Valley.

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Farm Fun, Churn Butter, Westchester Children’s Museum, May 18-22

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 05/17/2015 - 5:00pm

The week ahead offers an eclectic mix of things to do around Westchester—everything from farm fun to a museum opening—and we've gathered all the details to help you plan your week!

It isn’t every day that the opportunity to churn butter comes along (especially in suburbia), but that’s just what’s in store at Make Break. Find more hands-on excitement at the opening day of the Westchester Children's Museum, and wee ones will love meeting animals at Little Folk Farm Days.

Read on for our top picks, and check out our Event Calendar and May GoList for lots of other activities you won’t want to miss!

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: SummerFest, Scientists at Work, Dancing, May 11-15

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 05/10/2015 - 7:00pm

The week ahead is full of eclectic and stimulating fun for Westchester families. The SummerFest Kids' Concert series kicks off with a performance inspired by the hit Disney flick Frozen. Little Einsteins will love doing hands-on experiments with Scientists at Work. And it's hard not to smile at an event called Dance Like a Chicken Day.

Bonus: Four of the five events we’re highlighting are FREE! Want more free fun? Check out our Event Calendar and our May GoList.

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.

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