In & Around Westchester

If you have preschool aged and/or early elementary aged children, you might be in the throes of weekends filled with birthday parties. Many times the whole class is invited and your children enjoy everything from arts and crafts to rock climbing....

It was one of those marathon spring days in early June. Hour upon hour of activity - all good and fun stuff, but hardly a minute to spare. My son had a Bar Mitzvah to go to (morning services...

I consider myself to be a cautious person. In more normal times, I tend to overanalyze the risks associated with any given activity. Since COVID began, my cautious streak has continued. I’ve gone into a store once since shutdowns...

Are you over all the candy and chocolates for Valentine's Day? Out of ideas on what to do with the kids over the long break? How about a culture experience in your own neighborhood? Chinese, I mean Lunar New...

Welcome to Westchester County Moms Blog’s monthly round up of family friendly activities! March means increasingly warm weather, thank goodness. Just around the corner we can expect re-openings of seasonal venues, blooming gardens and bustling Spring festivals. Check out...

Aside from the holiday season, June is the busiest month of the year for most of us. And by us, I really mean the moms. We are the ones either planning an event, or preparing to attend someone else's. This year especially,...

Even though it's still freezing outside, it's that time of year when moms need to start thinking about summer plans. Wait, what!? Yup, any experienced mom knows that to stay sane during summer break, you need to put those...

With the end of the year just around the corner, Chappaqua Performing Arts Center (ChappPAC) is gearing up for a new season of musical theatre educational programming in 2019 with a trio of free children’s workshops. Led by experienced...

Halloween is right around the corner. Getting dressed up for a night of tricks and treats doesn't just have to be for the kids! Westchester County Moms Blog has partnered with Drybar White Plains and Just Call Dana for...

We all love our cozy little corners of Westchester. There are many things to do and see, places to eat, and parks to visit. Who doesn’t love exploring the county and “finding” the kid-friendly gems! We are spotlighting some...