Winter can be a challenging time to find things to do with kids but it does not have to be! There are so many indoor and outdoor places nearby for children to stay active and have fun. Check out our list of 35 Winter Fun Ideas for Kids in Westchester. These ideas were recommended by moms in our community. If you have one to add, please let us know in the comment section below.
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You can also visit our Community Calendar for a full listing of upcoming events. Or to see a comprehensive list of all local venues, programs, resources and more, check out our free Business Directory. Lastly, if you have not already joined our e-mail list, join now for free! Enjoy!
Museums
1. Head to the Westchester Children's Museum for hands-on STEAM learning, art exhibits, an interactive play space and more.
2. Venture up to Norwalk, CT to the Stepping Stones Museum for Children. Check out the Amazingly Immature exhibit.
3. Explore sea life at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. 75 live exhibits featuring more than 2,700 marine animals of 300 species! While the exhibits will keep your kids busy, there is also a play space upstairs for babies and toddlers as well as an IMAX Theatre.
4. The New York Hall of Science in Queens is a fantastic way to spend the day and is closer than you think. There is a play room for young children, hundreds of exhibits, demonstrations and activities, a 3D theatre and more. Check their website to sign up for events.
5. The Children's Museum of Manhattan is another great place for little hands to learn and explore. The fifth annual Sunday Funday benefit event is on January 27, 2019. It’s a day full of family entertainment, indoor sports, games, creative workshops and even fabulous food.
6. Fill an entire day at the Long Island Children's Museum. It is much larger than other children's museums in the area. It offers 14 interactive exhibits plus live theater, art spaces and daily activities to provide hours of discovery for children of all ages.
7. See the stars at the Hudson River Museum planetarium on Saturdays and Sundays. While you are there, check out the exhibits, learn about the Hudson River, play in the Early Explorers area or take part in an art or science project. Check out Pirate Songs & Stories on Sunday, January 20 at 2pm.
2. Venture up to Norwalk, CT to the Stepping Stones Museum for Children. Check out the Amazingly Immature exhibit.
3. Explore sea life at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. 75 live exhibits featuring more than 2,700 marine animals of 300 species! While the exhibits will keep your kids busy, there is also a play space upstairs for babies and toddlers as well as an IMAX Theatre.
4. The New York Hall of Science in Queens is a fantastic way to spend the day and is closer than you think. There is a play room for young children, hundreds of exhibits, demonstrations and activities, a 3D theatre and more. Check their website to sign up for events.
5. The Children's Museum of Manhattan is another great place for little hands to learn and explore. The fifth annual Sunday Funday benefit event is on January 27, 2019. It’s a day full of family entertainment, indoor sports, games, creative workshops and even fabulous food.
6. Fill an entire day at the Long Island Children's Museum. It is much larger than other children's museums in the area. It offers 14 interactive exhibits plus live theater, art spaces and daily activities to provide hours of discovery for children of all ages.
7. See the stars at the Hudson River Museum planetarium on Saturdays and Sundays. While you are there, check out the exhibits, learn about the Hudson River, play in the Early Explorers area or take part in an art or science project. Check out Pirate Songs & Stories on Sunday, January 20 at 2pm.
Indoor Play, Bounce, Sports & Games
8. Jump or Bounce! Our moms suggest Bounce U in Elmsford, Rockin' Jump in Mount Kisco & Yonkers, Sky Zone in New Rochelle or Bounce! in Valley Cottage. Check bounce times and age restrictions and book in advance.
9. Drop in and play! Westchester has everything: climbing structures, indoor mini golf, Lazer Tag, rides, arcades and more. Our moms love the Play Place in Elmsford, Billy Beez at the Palisades Mall in West Nyack, FunFuzion in New Rochelle or Kids U in Port Chester or Pleasantville. There is also Dave & Buster's in Pelham and the Palisades Mall, Life The Place to Be in Ardsley and SportimeUSA in Elmsford. If you are willing to go a little further, try the Castle Fun Center in Chester, NY.
10. Get building at Legoland in Yonkers! Experience rides, a movie, play structure and more. Purchase tickets in advance.
11. Get your heart pumping with indoor skydiving at iFly Westchester. For ages 3 and up!
9. Drop in and play! Westchester has everything: climbing structures, indoor mini golf, Lazer Tag, rides, arcades and more. Our moms love the Play Place in Elmsford, Billy Beez at the Palisades Mall in West Nyack, FunFuzion in New Rochelle or Kids U in Port Chester or Pleasantville. There is also Dave & Buster's in Pelham and the Palisades Mall, Life The Place to Be in Ardsley and SportimeUSA in Elmsford. If you are willing to go a little further, try the Castle Fun Center in Chester, NY.
10. Get building at Legoland in Yonkers! Experience rides, a movie, play structure and more. Purchase tickets in advance.
11. Get your heart pumping with indoor skydiving at iFly Westchester. For ages 3 and up!
12. Kids can experience the thrill of indoor rock climbing at the Cliffs of Valhalla, The Rock Club in New Rochelle, SportimeUSA in Elmsford or at Rockin' Jump in Yonkers.
13. Get a group together and go bowling! Check out Bowlmor in White Plains, Cortlandt Lanes in Cortlandt Manor, Homefield Bowl in Yonkers, Rock N'Bowl at FunFuzion in New Rochelle or Spins Bowl at Grand Prix in Mount Kisco.
14. Head up to Chelsea Piers in Stamford, CT. They offer drop-in activities, swimming and pretty much anything else you can think of. Call ahead to ensure there is room in your activity of interest if you are not a member.
15. Get sporty by registering for a class at The House of Sports in Ardsley, A Game Sports in New Rochelle or Kinetic Sports Club in Pelham.
16. Kids atleast 48" tall can go racing in go karts at Grand Prix in Mount Kisco.
17. Check out the play space and enjoy some delicious food at the all new food court in The Westchester (mall), appropriate for young children.
18. Take a free trial class at a play gym, art studio or music school. Schedule in advance. You can view a list of places to consider in our directory, select the category you like.
13. Get a group together and go bowling! Check out Bowlmor in White Plains, Cortlandt Lanes in Cortlandt Manor, Homefield Bowl in Yonkers, Rock N'Bowl at FunFuzion in New Rochelle or Spins Bowl at Grand Prix in Mount Kisco.
14. Head up to Chelsea Piers in Stamford, CT. They offer drop-in activities, swimming and pretty much anything else you can think of. Call ahead to ensure there is room in your activity of interest if you are not a member.
15. Get sporty by registering for a class at The House of Sports in Ardsley, A Game Sports in New Rochelle or Kinetic Sports Club in Pelham.
16. Kids atleast 48" tall can go racing in go karts at Grand Prix in Mount Kisco.
17. Check out the play space and enjoy some delicious food at the all new food court in The Westchester (mall), appropriate for young children.
18. Take a free trial class at a play gym, art studio or music school. Schedule in advance. You can view a list of places to consider in our directory, select the category you like.
19. Go for a swim or take a class at an indoor pool a local gym or community center. Lifetime Fitness in Harrison has an incredible pool and fantastic children's programs. You can also check out the New York Sports Club (NYSC) in Dobbs Ferry, New Rochelle or White Plains, Club Fit in Briarcliff or Jefferson Valley, the Saw Mill Club in Mount Kisco. Community Centers include the YMCA in New Rochelle, Rye, Tarrytown, White Plains or Yonkers or the JCC in Scarsdale. Some towns also have indoor pools available to residents. Newer to the scene are Swim Labs and Goldfish Swim School. Additional pools that offer swim instruction are listed in our directory.
20. Watch the Westchester Knicks score at a game!
20. Watch the Westchester Knicks score at a game!
Winter Outdoor Sports
21. Go Ice Skating or play hockey! Local rinks include Brewster Ice Arena in Brewster, Ebersole Ice Rink in White Plains, Hommock's Park in Mamaroneck, Murray’s Skating Center in Yonkers, Playland Ice Casino in Rye and Westchester Skating Academy in Elmsford. Check schedules for open skating times and other programming.
22. Or make a day of it and head into the city to Bryant Park or Rockefeller Center or to Bear Mountain and skate outdoors.
23. Try skiing or snow tubing! If you don't want to go more than about an hour or so away, our moms suggest Campgaw Mountain in Mahwah, NJ, Mount Peter in Warwick, NY, Powder Ridge in Middlefield, CT, Thunder Ridge in Patterson, NY, or Woodbury Ski Area in Woodbury, CT.
24. If you have a 3rd or 4th grader, check out the Learn to Ski Passport program and the Kids Ski Free Passport program to ski for free at participating locations!
22. Or make a day of it and head into the city to Bryant Park or Rockefeller Center or to Bear Mountain and skate outdoors.
23. Try skiing or snow tubing! If you don't want to go more than about an hour or so away, our moms suggest Campgaw Mountain in Mahwah, NJ, Mount Peter in Warwick, NY, Powder Ridge in Middlefield, CT, Thunder Ridge in Patterson, NY, or Woodbury Ski Area in Woodbury, CT.
24. If you have a 3rd or 4th grader, check out the Learn to Ski Passport program and the Kids Ski Free Passport program to ski for free at participating locations!
Books & More
25. Head to your local library to play, read books or enjoy an event. Check your library's website for dates and times. Best of all, it's free!
26. Take your little one to story time or a special event at Barnes and Noble Eastchester, White Plains or Yonkers, the Voracious Reader in Larchmont, Bronx River Books in Scarsdale or Scattered Books in Chappaqua. Check their websites to see what it coming up.
26. Take your little one to story time or a special event at Barnes and Noble Eastchester, White Plains or Yonkers, the Voracious Reader in Larchmont, Bronx River Books in Scarsdale or Scattered Books in Chappaqua. Check their websites to see what it coming up.
Art
27. Design your own pottery or ceramics. Our moms suggest Creative Corner or Plaster Palace Pottery in Larchmont, Fun Craft or in Scarsdale, A Maze In Pottery in Briarcliff or Made in Mamaroneck.
28. Explore classes and events a local Art Center. Check out the Katonah Art Center, Rye Arts Center or Pelham Art Center. Check out art workshops, open play and more at the Scribble Art Workshop in Dobbs Ferry. Or art classes at One River Art School in Larchmont or Hartsdale.
29. Get digital with you art at a class at the Digital Arts Experience in Scarsdale.
30. Paint at Painting with a Twist in Scarsdale or Muse Paintbar in White Plains or Yonkers. Each offers family or youth paintings at specific times.
31. Get crafty by attending classes and events at Michael's in Hartsdale, Pelham or Port Chester. Some require advance registration.
28. Explore classes and events a local Art Center. Check out the Katonah Art Center, Rye Arts Center or Pelham Art Center. Check out art workshops, open play and more at the Scribble Art Workshop in Dobbs Ferry. Or art classes at One River Art School in Larchmont or Hartsdale.
29. Get digital with you art at a class at the Digital Arts Experience in Scarsdale.
30. Paint at Painting with a Twist in Scarsdale or Muse Paintbar in White Plains or Yonkers. Each offers family or youth paintings at specific times.
31. Get crafty by attending classes and events at Michael's in Hartsdale, Pelham or Port Chester. Some require advance registration.
Movies & Theater
32. Head over to the Jacob Burns Film Center for Family Saturdays at the Lab (1-3pm), kids films, events or courses. Learn all about JBFC Kids.
33. Check out a movie at the Alamo Drafthouse in Yonkers, which serves food while you watch! Or head to another local movie theater.
34. Get tickets for an upcoming show at a local theater or register your child for a performing arts program.
35. Treat your child to a Broadway Show in the city! Kids' Night on Broadway is February 26th.
33. Check out a movie at the Alamo Drafthouse in Yonkers, which serves food while you watch! Or head to another local movie theater.
34. Get tickets for an upcoming show at a local theater or register your child for a performing arts program.
35. Treat your child to a Broadway Show in the city! Kids' Night on Broadway is February 26th.
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