Things to Do Summer

Written by a Columbia, Maryland teen swimmer with firsthand experience competing on a CNSL summer swim team. If you’re thinking about joining a CNSL summer swim team, I’m sharing what it’s really like from a swimmer’s perspective—from practices and meets and what new swimmers should expect. As a swimmer who recently joined CNSL (Columbia Neighborhood

Are you looking for things to do in Connecticut during Labor Day Weekend? Do you want to stay local so you don’t have to deal with the Labor Day Weekend traffic?  From spending the day at the beach to relaxing on a pontoon boat to kayaking on a lake to visiting a country fair- we

Sidewalk sale season is here! Sidewalk Sales in Wilton and Ridgefield are a step up from your typical Fairfield County sidewalk sale events because they are more of a festival with music and family-friendly activities! Below you will find information on Wilton and Ridgefield Sidewalk Sales! Happy Shopping! Wilton Street Fair and Sidewalk Sale When:

Craving a beach day in New Haven? Picture yourself basking in the sun on a warm summer day, the cool ocean breeze in your hair. You’re in luck!  Nestled along the stunning Connecticut shoreline, there are many beautiful beaches near New Haven. Here is our guide to the best beaches in New Haven that are

Looking for Fourth of July fireworks in New Jersey? The good news is almost every town in North Jersey have Independence Day celebrations and spectacular fireworks displays.  Check out our list of Fourth of July fireworks in Bergen County, Essex County, Hudson County and Union County in Northern New Jersey. Bergen County Fourth of July

Are you looking for things to do this Memorial Day weekend in Westchester County, NY? Why not attend a local Memorial Day parade? It’s a great way to pay respects to the military personnel who sacrificed their lives for our country while participating in a community event. Different towns across Westchester County host their own

Long Island farmers market season is here! If you love fresh, local produce and artisanal goods, you’re in for a treat. Long Island has some amazing farmers markets that you’ll definitely want to check out. It’s a fun way to spend your weekend morning shopping for farm fresh fruits, vegetables, and freshly baked goods.  Here

Memorial Day parades in Connecticut are beloved traditions. Most Fairfield county towns have Memorial Day parades, bringing together residents of all ages, from the excited toddlers waving little flags to the veterans wearing their pride and memories on their sleeves. We compiled the Memorial Day parades across various Fairfield County towns- Westport, Norwalk, Greenwich, Stamford,

Are you looking to go to a Farmers Market this Memorial Day Weekend? Not sure, which Farmers Market are open on Memorial Day Weekend? As the unofficial kickoff to summer, visiting a Farmers Market during Memorial Day weekend is the perfect way to support local businesses while enjoying the outdoors. And what better way to

Are you looking for things to do during Memorial Day Weekend? As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, we find ourselves looking forward to the unofficial start of summer and the long weekend! This year, why not step away from the usual backyard barbecue and go discover all the fun activities that New York suburbs have to

As the temperatures rise, it’s time to start planning your summer getaways. Whether you’re a Stamford local or planning to visit, you’re in luck. This guide will help you discover the best spots to beat the heat in Stamford, CT. Beaches in Stamford, CT Stamford beaches offer a cool retreat from the summer heat. Take

Are you planning a Cape Cod getaway? Visitors flock to Cape Cod for the beaches, seafood and lazy summer days. Beach lovers are drawn to the sandy beaches, spectacular sunsets and the surf. Naturalists visit the Cape for bird watching, whale sightings and seal sightings. Here are the best beaches in Cape Cod. Best Beach

New England is home to some of the finest beaches in the world. A summer getaway to a New England beach should be on everyone’s bucket list. New England beaches with stunning sunsets, whale watching, delectable seafood and historic lighthouses! Here are the best beaches in New England. 1. Crane Beach, Ipswich, MA Crane Beach

Are you thinking of Swimming with Pigs in the Bahamas? Here are 10 things to know when swimming with pigs in the Bahamas.  10 Things to Know When Swimming with Pigs in the Bahamas 1. The Famous Bahamas Swimming Pigs Live in Exuma The world-famous swimming pigs of the Bahamas live in Big Major Cay

Are you looking to getaway this Labor Day Weekend? Looking for last minute Labor Day weekend family vacation ideas from the New York Metro area? Here are family friendly Labor Day Weekend vacation ideas that are less than 3.5 hours drive from the New York Metro Area. 5 Family Friendly Labor Day Weekend Getaway from

Going on a family road trip to the Berkshires this summer? Are you looking for outdoor activities for you and your kids in the Berkshires? The Berkshires is an ideal road trip destination for families in the Northeast because it is a quick drive from NYC and Boston. The drive from NYC to the Berkshires

Stowe and the surrounding Vermont towns is a great summer vacation destination for families. There are so many things to do in Stowe with kids during the summer months. Stowe is an easy road trip destination for families in the Northeast. The nice thing about vacationing in Stowe with kids in the summer is that

Get ready to shop! The highly anticipated 2023 New Canaan Sidewalk Sale is on! The New Canaan Sidewalk Sale is a 2 day shopping event in New Canaan, CT.  Being one of the more popular sidewalk sales in Fairfield County, the New Canaan sidewalk sale attracts shoppers from neighboring Connecticut towns. It’s a beloved annual

Thinking of watching the 4th of July fireworks in Greenwich, CT? Great news, the 2023 Greenwich Fireworks Display is back!  Greenwich Fireworks Display will be holding firework displays at Binney Park and Greenwich Point Park (Tod’s Point Beach). Below is a guide to watching the 2023 fireworks in Greenwich, CT. When is the 2023 Greenwich

Don’t miss the much-anticipated Westport Sidewalk Sale! The Westport Sidewalk Sale is an annual sidewalk sale in downtown Westport, CT. Expect to score great deals at factory-outlet-like prices during the annual Westport sidewalk sale! The Westport Sidewalk Sale is a popular shopping event attracting shoppers from surrounding Fairfield County towns. In fact, many shoppers shop

Mark your calendar! The much anticipated Greenwich Sidewalk Sale is on! The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale is a 4 day shopping event in Greenwich, CT.  The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale is one of the best sidewalk sales in Connecticut. So popular that the Greenwich Sidewalk Sale attracts shoppers from other Connecticut towns and Westchester County.   Almost all

The annual Rye Ridge Plaza Sidewalk Sale is back this year! Stop by to shop and score great deals while supporting local retailers! There are many participating retailers at this year’s Rye Ridge Plaza sidewalk sale. When is the 2023 Rye Ridge Plaza Annual Sidewalk Sale? The Rye Ridge Plaza Annual Sidewalk Sale starts Thursday,

Westchester Parks Foundation is launching a new summer workout series in the park called “Fit in the Park.” The Fit in the Park program in Westchester County is a free outdoor fitness class held in Tibbets Brook Park in Yonkers. Led by certified personal/group fitness trainer Gina Lee, the classes take place on Sundays from

The New Rochelle Farmers Market is open for the 2023 season! If you are looking for a farmers market in the lower Westchester County area, then the New Rochelle Farmers Market is a must-visit.  It’s a popular farmers market in Westchester County featuring over 15 vendors selling a wide range of products such as farm

Washington Depot, CT – Internationally celebrated Washington Depot-based dance company Pilobolus is returning to Litchfield County, Connecticut this Summer from July 21-25, 2021 with “BLOOM: A Journey,” its second annual roving car safari.  This year’s all-new, one-of-a-kind driving adventure brings attendees on a journey through nature at Sunny Meadow Farm to be fully immersed and

The Darien Farmers Market is a popular mid-week farmers market in Darien, CT. All the vendors at the farmers market are local Connecticut small businesses. Below you will find more information on the Farmers Market in Darien, CT. Stop by for Connecticut-grown fresh produce, fresh artisanal breads, flowers, pasture-raised meats and more! Darien Farmers Market

You’ve seen the photos of the charming historic covered bridges in Connecticut. Why not take a road trip to visit Connecticut’s covered bridges? You can make a nice weekend getaway out of it. Go on a scenic drive in Litchfield County exploring Connecticut’s covered bridges. Make sure to drive by the most famous covered bridge

Are you planning a summer vacation at Candlewood Lake in Connecticut? Or perhaps a weekend getaway at Candlewood Lake? Candlewood Lake is the largest lake in Connecticut. It is a large manmade lake measuring 8.4 square miles with 65 miles of shoreline. There are approximately 1600 waterfront homes around Candlewood Lake. Candlewood Lake straddles two

Are you planning a beach weekend getaway from New York City? While popular destinations such as the Hamptons, Block Island, Nantucket, or Cape Cod may instantly come to mind, let’s not overlook Connecticut.  Connecticut is a coastal state that boasts an impressive 332 miles of sandy beaches along Long Island Sound! As a New Yorker,

Greenwich Polo Club kicks off the season with the first polo match on Sunday June 6th at 3pm. This year, Greenwich Polo Club will be in full swing, bringing back a full season of Sunday matches. The Sunday polo matches is sure to appeal to spectators of all ages- bring your out of town guests, bring the

Are you looking to spend the day on the water? Fortunately, you don’t need to own your own boat to spend the day on the water. Connecticut is a coastal state with lakes, rivers and of course Long Island Sound. You can rent pontoons and kayaks for a day on the lakes in Connecticut. You

Miami is well known for its pulsating nightlife, decadent party scene, and high-end design culture.  More surprising is that America’s sexiest city is also a very kid-friendly destination, and it has actually become one of our favorite family vacation spots.  But in a place where bottles are more likely to be champagne than baby, finding

Are you looking for things to do with kids in Westchester this summer? There are so many kid-friendly activities in Westchester from biking to hiking to visiting farm animals! Enough to keep your kids active and off their screens this summer! Below you will find outdoor things to do with kids in Westchester this summer.

Looking for a New York day trip to Connecticut beaches? Connecticut has some of the best beaches in New England, yet most people don’t think of going to Connecticut for beach getaways. Most people will head to Cape Cod, the Hamptons, or Jersey Shore, yet Connecticut has miles of beautiful sandy beaches. We’ve included Connecticut

Looking for local New Jersey Farmers Markets? Support local vendors and visit a Farmers Market near you! Check out the Englewood, Paramus, Ramsey and Teaneck Farmers Markets. Englewood Farmers Market  When: Fridays 10 am to 2 pm Where: Veterans Memorial Park, Englewood NJ Duration: June 9 to October 27, 2023 The Englewood Farmers Market is

Looking to support local New Jersey businesses? Visit a local Farmers Market near you! Check out the Hoboken and Jersey City Farmers Markets. Hoboken Farmers Market There are two Hoboken Farmers Markets, the Chuch Square Park Farmers Market and the Uptown Farmers Market. Church Square Park Farmers Market in Hoboken, NJ When: Tuesdays 2 pm

Farmer’s Market season has arrived in New Jersey! Show your support for local NJ vendors and farmers by visiting one of the many Farmers Markets near you.  Here is a compilation of Farmers Markets 2023 in New Jersey’s Bergen, Hudson and Essex County.  From farm fresh produce to handcrafted goods, these NJ Farmer’s markets offer

Planning to visit a good farmers market this summer in New York’s Westchester County? Check out these Westchester farmer’s markets that are available on Saturdays. Buy farm fresh produce, bread, and jams from Westchester Farmers Markets and feel good about supporting local small businesses! Here is our 2023 guide to Pleasantville, Chappaqua, Tarrytown and Sleepy

Support local vendors, and visit a Westchester County farmers market this summer for locally grown fruits and vegetables! Here is our 2023 guide to Rye, Larchmont and New Rochelle Farmers markets. Rye Farmers Market When: Sundays from 8:30 am to 1 pm Where: Rye Farmers Market is located at the Parking Lot on Theodore Fremd

We love farmer’s markets. We love buying locally grown fruits and vegetables and supporting local vendors.  Here is our 2023 guide to Scarsdale, White Plains and Bronxville Farmers markets. Scarsdale Farmers Market When: Sundays 9 am to 1 pm Where: Chase Rd and Spencer Pl. Duration: June 4, 2023 to November 19, 2023 The Scarsdale

Come support local Long Island businesses! Save the date! Here are the upcoming sidewalk sales in Sag Harbor, Mattituck and Sayville. Sag Harbor Sidewalk Sale When: October 12 – 14, 2019 (Columbus Day Weekend) Where: Up and down main street in Sag Harbor Local shops bring great values onto the sidewalk for you! Stroll up and down

Sidewalk sale season is here! Come support local New Jersey businesses! Shop the sidewalk sales in New Jersey! Here are the Englewood and Ridgewood sidewalk sales. Updated for the 2023 sidewalk sale season. Englewood Sidewalk Sale When: July 28, 2023 to July 29, 2023  Where: Shops in Downtown Englewood, NJ Time: 11 am to 5

Get ready to shop Westchester! Sidewalk sale season is here! Support local businesses in Westchester County and score great deals on summer sales! Below are the details of the 2023, Rye, Larchmont, Chappaqua and Scarsdale Sidewalk Sales. Sidewalk Sales in Westchester County 2023 Rye Sidewalk Sale When: July 20 – 22, 2023 Where: Purchase Street

Sidewalk sale season is here! Almost every town in Fairfield County has a sidewalk sale. However, if you want to hit the bigger sales, don’t miss the Greenwich, New Canaan, and Westport sidewalk sales. The Greenwich, New Canaan and Westport sidewalk sales feature big brands like Lilly Pulitzer, Vineyard Vines, Vince, Lululemon, Theory, Tory Burch,

On your mark, get set, GO! Sidewalk Sale season is here!  These New York suburbs sidewalk sales are serious events with amazing deals to be had.  You can score great buys at unbelievable outlet-like prices. I suggest you save the date and make sure you clear your calendar and book a sitter.  Oh, and parking

It doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Whether you prefer to stick to a checklist or tend to fly by the seat of your pants, packing can be as easy as taking items from your wardrobe and putting them in a suitcase. (Wait…that’s all packing is.) Gone are the days where you dread and postpone the

Farmers Market season is here! Support local vendors, visit a farmers market this summer for locally grown produce, fruits, fresh bread, jams and more! Here is our 2023 guide to Farmers markets in Darien, New Canaan, Rowayton and Wilton, CT. Darien Farmers Market The Darien Farmers Market is a popular mid-week farmers market in Darien,

Greenwich Farmers Market season is here! We love farmers markets for the fresh produce, fruits, baked goods, jams and more. Plus it is an opportunity to support local vendors. There is no excuse not to visit one this summer since there is a farmers market in almost every town in Fairfield County. There are two

Get ready for the exciting farmers market season in Fairfield County, Connecticut! Summer is finally here, and it’s the perfect time to indulge in locally grown fruits, veggies, freshly baked bread, and mouthwatering jams.  Our 2023 Farmer market guide is here to help you navigate the farmers markets across Fairfield County.  From Greenwich to Darien,

Summer. Summer. Summertime. The days are longer, the schoolwork is over and visits to the beach and ice cream parlor happen on the regular. Summer is when living in the suburbs really pays off – green leaves and chirping birds are everywhere. To kick off this great season, here are 6 Fun Summer activities for

Are you planning your next family vacation? Always wondered about Alaska cruises? We asked cruise expert, Melissa Cohn to share her 5 Best Alaska Cruises for Families. Taking a cruise to Alaska is something I have wanted to do for a very long time. It was my grandfather’s favorite vacation and he would spend hours

On your mark, get set, GO! Sidewalk Sale season is here!  These sidewalk sales are serious events with amazing deals to be had.  You can score great buys at unbelievable outlet-like prices.  I suggest you save the date and make sure you clear your calendar and book a sitter.  Oh and parking can get crazy

Love a good farmer’s market? Looking for a Farmers Market in New York’s Westchester County? Fortunately, there are many farmers’ markets in Westchester County. These Westchester farmer’s markets are outdoor markets and available on Saturdays, Sundays, or Wednesdays. Find a schedule that suits you and make these Westchester farmer’s markets a part of your weekly