In & Around Westchester

Your guide to everything in and around Westchester County. Spotlighting local businesses, events, and fun for the whole family.

What's scarier than ghosts and goblins on Halloween? Picture this. You've been so busy lately but suddenly remember that you are due for your injectables appointment. You also realize you're hosting Thanksgiving dinner and are going to two holiday work...
Nothing says fall like spending a day at the apple orchard or pumpkin patch. It's a Westchester County fall family tradition to go apple picking and pumpkin picking. Luckily, Westchester and the Hudson Valley area have lots of fantastic farms and places...
This is the second installment of Westchester County Mom's Hiking the Hudson Valley feature. You can read the first in the series (and get descriptions of my Family Hike Challenge Factor) here. The Catskill Mountains may not be in Westchester, but...
I was so excited to test out the Volvo XC90 from Volvo Cars White Plains for the weekend, but I really had no idea what was in store. Let me start by saying I have a nice mom ride,...
I asked my kids what they love about Mount Kisco, and here is what they said. 1. Diversity Mount Kisco is ethnically diverse. The village has a history of drawing immigrants from Italy, Ireland, and, more recently, Latin America. It is...
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...
After the July heat wave, where we had multiple days in a row of 90-degree weather, what better way to keep kids cool than by visiting some of Westchester's splash pads. Here are a few to check out when...
When you think about your motherhood journey, what comes to mind? You probably picture the day you welcomed your children into your home or the most recent milestone in their young lives. What you didn't probably think about was...
This post is the first in a Hiking the Hudson Valley series for Westchester County Mom.  When I moved to Westchester, I knew one of the first things I wanted to do was hit the trails. I've always loved hiking,...
Take a look at Westchester’s new and most exciting Dance & Performing Arts facility! Encore Center for Performing Arts is the place you will never want to leave!  At our school, we aim to encourage a widespread love of dance...

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There’s No Place Like Home: Why I Love Westchester County

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Westchester County is home to many amazing things to do, see, taste, and feel. Aside from being located so close to the Big Apple,...
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