Hello, hello, HELLO! Here we are, with one quarter of the year complete. Wasn’t it just New Year’s Day last week? Yes, the weeks are flying by, but I think spring is about to bless us with her presence (finally!). And with a new season, comes so many new and wonderful events around Westchester to get involved in.
Budding Buddhas’ Yoga for Tots
The Westchester, 125 Westchester Avenue, White Plains
Wednesdays from now through December 25, 2019; 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Stay active with your little and have fun doing yoga exercises.
Drop-in Clay Class
Clay Art Center, 40 Beech Street, Port Chester
Saturdays, now through June 22, 2019; Various times
Work on projects with your family members. You are led by professional ceramic artists at the Clay Center. Best for ages 5 and up.
The Lego Movie Days
Legoland Discovery Center Westchester, Ridge Hill Yonkers, 39 Fitzgerald Street, Yonkers
Now through April 28, 2019; Various show dates and times
Legoland Discovery Center in Westchester has ongoing showings of the new “The Lego Movie 2.
Easter Bunny Photos
The Westchester, 125 Westchester Avenue, White Plains
April 1, 2019 – April 20, 2019
Hop on over to The Westchester to meet the Easter Bunny!
Easter Bunny Photos
Cross County Shopping Center, 8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers
April 5, 2019 – April 20, 2019; 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Visit their new space for Photos with the Bunny, a store, located across from Cinnabon, on the corner near Macy’s, for your favorite Easter photo shoot.
Family First Saturdays
Neuberger Museum of Art, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase
April 6, 2019, and the first Saturday of every month; 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Get Fit with French American Ballet Theatre
April 7, 2019; 10:00 a.m.
26 Broadway, Hawthorne
Join Westchester County Moms Blog for a Ballet Barre Sculpt class with French American Ballet Theatre. This class combines the muscle shaping principles of isometrics, the body elongating practice of dance conditioning, the science of physical therapy and the intense pace of interval training. With additional elements of cardio, strength and flexibility this class is ideal for sculpting, toning and lengthening. No ballet or dance experience required. After the class light refreshments will be served. All attendees can take advantage of their exclusive offer of 10% off of one 10-class card. One lucky winner will receive an intro package including two free classes.
Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny
The Westchester, 125 Westchester Ave, White Plains
April 7, 2019; 6:30 p.m.
Bring your fur baby to take photos with the Easter Bunny!
Easter Egg Hunt Eggs-Travaganza
Stew Leonard’s, 1 Stew Leonard’s Drive, Yonkers
April 9, 2019; 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Children will be given a map of Stew Leonard’s and a bag to collect eggs from costumed characters throughout the store. Each egg contains candy and every child will receive one Golden Egg with prizes ranging from plush toys and bubbles to children’s DVDs and Easter activity books.
Pelham Easter Egg Hunt and Party
Daronco Town House, 20 Fifth Avenue, Pelham
April 13, 2019; 10:00 a.m.
Hunt for eggs, visit with the Easter Bunny, arts and crafts and more! Admission is free for all.
Great Green Eggstravaganza
Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale
April 14, 2019; 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Celebrate spring, and all things eggs! An exciting day of egg themed activities, inclusive of an egg hunt. Event will be held, rain or shine.
The NY Metro Reptile Show
Westchester County Center, 198 Central Avenue, White Plains
April 14, 2019; 9:00a a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This is the Northeast’s largest reptile expo. Thousands of pet reptiles, arachnids and amphibians will be on display and will also be on sale.
Junior Chefs
North White Plains Library, 10 Clove Road, White Plains
April 18, 2019; 4:00 p.m.
Learn how to make quick and easy snacks with little or no baking!
Bright Lights – Westchester
Coliseum Night Club, 15 South Broadway, White Plains
April 18, 2019; 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (April 19, 2019)
A Teen event in Westchester County. Its time to dance and have fun with your friends!
Tuckahoe Village Easter Egg Hunt
Parkway Oval Field, Tuckahoe
April 20, 2019; 11:00 a.m.
Children ages 1-9 can participate in this fun-filled Easter egg hunt.
Easter Bunny Festival
White Plains City Center, 5 City Place, White Plains
April 20, 2019; 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Visit the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs and more!
Green Ossining’s 9th Annual Earth Day Festival
Louis Engel Waterfront Park, 25 Westerly Rd., Ossining
April 27, 2019; 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Come to a family day event filled with music and activities, which celebrate Earth and what it means to protect it. Admission is free.
The Rotary Club of Peekskill’s Cherry Blossom Festival
City of Peekskill Riverfront Green
April 27, 2019; 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Let’s celebrate spring and the blooming of the cherry blossoms at this family friendly event in Peekskill!
Strawberry Festival
College of New Rochelle, 29 Castle Place, New Rochelle
April 28, 2019; 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Come out and enjoy the 47th annual Strawberry Festival. Free admission, DJ, dance performances, vendors, bouncy houses and more!