🌟 Restaurant of the Week 🌟

O Mandarin (Hartsdale) 
From the outside, O Mandarin may appear unassuming, but step inside and you're instantly wrapped in a glow of warm wood, low lighting, and the soft hum of conversation – a setting that feels equal parts upscale and intimate. This is where tradition meets flair: succulent soup dumplings arrive steaming and delicate, while tender braised beef, crisp scallion pancakes, and spicy-sour soups are crafted with precision and heart. Whether you're here for a celebratory feast or a spontaneous Thursday night craving (yes, even then you'll wait...and yes, it's worth it), O Mandarin delivers consistently bold, balanced flavors that feel both comforting and elevated.

Come for the food and stay for the vibe — O Mandarin is Chinese cuisine at its most soul-satisfying.

🧺 Family-Friendly Fun

🐐 Earth Day Celebration
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum | Cornwall | April 26 | More
Meet animals, play eco-themed games, and get your hands dirty with hands-on activities at this lively Earth Day celebration hosted by the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum.

🌍 Green Ossining Earth Day Festival
Louis Engel Waterfront Park | Ossining | April 26 | More
Celebrate the planet with local vendors, food trucks, live music, eco-activities for kids, and a vibrant community vibe right by the Hudson.

🦴 Scavengers & Decomposers Petting Zoo
Wave Hill | The Bronx | April 26 | More
Get up close with earth’s clean-up crew – from worms to cockroaches – and learn why these critters are so important to our ecosystems.

🦕 Dinosaur Safari
Bronx Zoo | The Bronx | Ongoing | More
Take a ride back in time! This immersive outdoor experience lets kids (and dino-loving adults) explore life-sized animatronic dinosaurs in a jungle-like setting.

🎡 Jefferson Valley Mall Carnival
Jefferson Valley Mall | Yorktown Heights | Through May 4 | More
Catch the thrill of the rides, games, and sweet carnival snacks. Unlimited ride wristbands available — perfect for kids (and grown-ups!) who love a good spin.

🍻 Activities for Adults

🎵 Kaia Kater in Concert
Emelin Theatre | Mamaroneck | April 25 | More
Immerse yourself in roots music and poetic storytelling with this acclaimed indie folk and Americana artist – made famous from her NPR Tiny Desk Concert.

🎤 Westchester Poetry Festival | The Writing Center | White Plains | 4/26 | More
Celebrate the art of poetry with readings, workshops, and performances at the 15th Annual Westchester Poetry Festival.

🎬 All Shorts Irvington Film Festival
Irvington Theater | Irvington | April 26 | More
A handpicked collection of inventive short films from emerging and established talents – all under the theme of this year, “Take Two”.

⚽ Westchester SC Home Opener 
Mount Vernon Memorial Field | Mount Vernon | 4/27 | More
Sunday at 2pm is kickoff time! Westchester’s brand new professional soccer team opens the season at home against Rhode Island FC.

🍗 Wing Walk | Downtown White Plains | White Plains | 4/27 | More
Spice things up with a culinary crawl through White Plains. Sample some of the best wings in town while strolling through downtown.

🖌️ Watercoloring Workshop
Rye Arts Center | Rye | April 25 | More
Try your hand at watercolor in a relaxing, creative class for all skill levels.

🎨 Afghanistan Arts & Culture Day
Pelham Art Center | Pelham | April 26 | More
Experience the wonderful diversity of Afghan culture through art exhibits, performances, and culinary delights.

🏺 Matt Wilt: Object Lessons – Opening Reception
Clay Art Center | Port Chester | April 26 | More
Explore the dynamic ceramic and mixed-media works of Matt Wilt in his solo exhibit at Clay.

🎶 Jeff Barone Quartet
Jazz Forum Arts | Tarrytown | April 26 | More
An evening of cool jazz at Jazz Forum, one of our favorite late-night Westchester spots.

🌳 Outdoor Adventures

🌸 The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism
New York Botanical Garden | Bronx | Last Day is April 27 | More
Explore vibrant orchid displays inspired by Mexican art and culture, inspired by the bold, multicolored designs of Mexican modernist architect Luis Barragán.

🚶 100-Mile Anniversary Hike
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation | Cross River | April 26 | More
Join a commemorative hike celebrating the reservation's milestone anniversary.​

🐦 SMRA Birding Walk
Saw Mill River Audubon | Rockefeller State Park Preserve | April 26 | More
Discover and engage with some of the many local bird species of Westchester on guided walks led by experienced birders and specialists.

🌿 Medicinal Plant and Tree Tour 
Lasdon Park | Katonah | 4/26 | More
An urban naturalist will lead a walking tour to look at over 20 plants and trees at Lasdon that have medicinal qualities used to treat physical and mental conditions.

🚶‍♀️ Footsteps for Families Walk
Kensico Dam Plaza | Valhalla | April 27 | More
Support a good cause while enjoying music, snacks, and community at this walk benefitting Hope’s Door and their mission to end domestic violence.

🎋 It’s Bamboo Time Again 
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary | Rye | 4/27 | More
Learn how to ID golden bamboo, how to remove bamboo, and create tangible items from this amazing grass!