Tig & Peach
Photo by Cristina Lozito
– Editors’ Picks –
Indoor Play Space
Tig & Peach
Pelham; www.tigandpeach.com
Chicly styled Tig & Peach offers an aesthetically pleasing respite from the typical loud and overstimulated kids’ play space. Whether choosing the membership or open-play option, parents and their littles will enjoy the STEAM-friendly magnet wall, custom-designed indoor playground, art room, and wooden tent, as well as parent-child classes that include sign language, English/Spanish music, art and movement, and yoga. The center also hosts parenting seminars and other community-building events.
Performing-Arts Program
Sandbox Theatre
Mamaroneck; www.wstshows.com
Inspiring creativity in kids is no easy task, but don’t tell that to the drama maestros over at Mamaroneck’s Sandbox Theatre, who make it seem simple. Founded in 2008, the theater has long been known for bringing out kids’ inner stars, thanks to a year-round program of inventive productions, fun camps, and fascinating classes, all tailored to the needs of budding performers.
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Pottery-Painting Classes
Made Art Studio: my art + design
Mamaroneck; www.madeartstudio.com
Both kids and parents alike can unleash their creativity at this extremely welcoming Mamaroneck studio offering more than 300 pieces of pottery to transform with paint. The studio also offers wet clay and private pottery wheel classes, adult classes, canvas painting, mosaics, and after-school and summer drop-off programs, not to mention an on-site Art To-Go Store, in case you just want to pick up a pretty piece.
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Rainy-Day Fun
D.I.Y. Slime
Larchmont; www.diyslimeshopny.com
Skip the trashed kitchen and let the kids go nuts on a rainy day at the new D.I.Y. Slime shop in Larchmont. This genius idea comes courtesy of local mompreneurs Stacey Sarver and Nicole Fiftal, who wanted to create “a fun place for kids to be creative” while scoring points with parents. At D.I.Y. Slime, you get the instructions and ingredients to make slime, including more than 40 varieties with 75 add-ins — everything from gold leaf to cotton-candy scented to glow-in-the-dark pigment.
Micro-Boutique
Trendmat
Millwood; www.shoptrendmat.com
This defunct Fotomat-turned-accessories-haven gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “shop small.” In the 30 sq. ft. space (not a typo), shoppers can find trendy costume jewelry, handmade bracelets, printed headbands, and purses for women — especially teens and girls. Owner Sarah Stocker Shapiro hand-selects all products for her trendy collection.
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Designer Kids’ Clothing
little rags & riches
Armonk; www.littleragsandriches.com
When mass-market kids’ clothes just won’t do, it’s Little Rags & Riches to the rescue. This Armonk boutique (and e-commerce site) offering pint-size high fashion from international designers, including Monnalisa, Sonia Rykiel, and Junior Gaultier, as well as upcoming labels, like Fun&Fun and Mummymoon, for infants through teens. A beautiful shoe line, plus some toys and gifts, round out the offerings.
Sweet Birthday Party
Birthday Baking Party at Flowerbake by Angela’s Cake Decorating
Pelham; www.flowerbake.com
Parents won’t need to clean sprinkles off the floor, thanks to Angela Scalamogna, who hosts kid-friendly baking parties in a private room at her pretty-as-a-picture Pelham bakery. A variety of customizable experiences for ages 5+, include cake, cookie, or cupcake decorating, with hands-on instruction on frosting, working with fondant (unicorn cake, anyone?), and plenty of sprinkles, as well as themed party décor and pizza, so parents won’t have to worry about a thing.
Beauty Bash
Sparklicious
Mount Kisco; www.sparklicious.com
Indulge your mini-beauty mogul with a party from Sparklicious that allows them to create from scratch their own lipglosses, sugar scrubs, body butters, and soaps. Parties vary based on age range: 3- to 5-year-olds can enjoy sparkle manicures, hair glam, like feathers or jewels, and making their own lotions, while cosmetic queens in their teens can revel in a makeup lesson and application from a professional makeup artist.

Sleepover Party
Dream TeePee Party
Katonah
Host an adorable themed slumber party for your little ones without the hassle of the setup or cleanup. Founder Jennifer Mitchell will deliver to your door teepees, pillows, air mattresses, sheets, blankets, area rugs, twinkle lights, lanterns, and breakfast trays for an enchanted evening and return the next morning to clean it all up. A fairy tale for kids and parents alike!
Tennis Instructor
Martin Byrne at Yonkers Tennis Center
Yonkers; www.yonkerstennis.com
With more than 20 years’ experience, Martin Byrne shares with newbies and pros at YTC his impressive knowledge of the sport (he is also USTA Net Generation certified and was a NJCAA National singles champion and doubles finalist). Through private and semi-private lessons, he helps improve technique and skill, and players enjoy his enthusiastic nature and goal-oriented approach.
Special-Needs Sports Programs
Backyard Sports Cares
White Plains; www.byardsportscares.org
Pairing special-needs kids with youth of varying socioeconomic backgrounds, Backyard Sports Cares offers programs for ages 5-15 at Purchase College in addition to after-school programs in communities across the county. The professionally designed curriculum pairs each special-needs student with a student/coach or high school peer mentor to create a physically active one-on-one environment where students and mentors can learn about each other.
– Readers’ Picks –
After-School Program
Mike Risko Music School
Ossining; www.mikeriskomusicschool.com
Baby Clothes
hip-kid
Chappaqua; www.hip-kid.com
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Baby Gifts
All Together Now
Mount Kisco; www.alltogethernowkids.com
Bicycle Shop
Danny’s Cycles
Scarsdale (plus three other county locations); www.dannyscycles.com
Bookstore
Scattered Books
Chappaqua; www.scatteredbooks.com
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Boys’ Clothes
hip-kid
Chappaqua; www.hip-kid.com
Children’s Library
Ossining Public Library
Ossining; www.ossininglibrary.org
Dance School
Logrea Dance Academy
Ossining; www.logreadance.com
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Dining With Kids
The Tasty Table
Ossining; www.thetastytableny.com
Family Theater
Actors Conservatory Theatre
Yonkers; www.actshows.org
Girls’ Clothes
hip-kid
Chappaqua; www.hip-kid.com
Kids’ Haircut
Kidstyles Salon
Bedford Hills; www.kidstylessalon.com
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Magician
Phil the Magic Man
Pleasantville; www.philthemagicman.com
Martial Arts School
Balanced Martial Arts
Eastchester; www.balancedmartialarts.com
Music School
Mike Risko Music School
Ossining; www.mikeriskomusicschool.com
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Party Clothes
All About the Dress
Armonk; www.allaboutthedressny.com
Party Place
Breaking Ground Dance Center
Pleasantville; www.breakinggrounddance.com
Preschool
World Cup Nursery School & Kindergarten
Chappaqua; www.worldcupnurseryschool.com
Private School
St. Patrick’s School
Yorktown Heights; www.stpatricksschoolyorktown.org
Public School District
Irvington Union Free School District
Irvington; www.irvingtonschools.org
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Sports Facility
House of Sports
Ardsley; www.houseofsportsny.com
Summer Day Camp
SummerTech
Purchase; www.summertech.net
Place to Take the Kids (Not A Restaurant)
Play Group Theatre
White Plains; www.playgroup.org
Teen Fashion
Lester’s
Rye Brook; https://lesters.com/
Toy Store
Penny & Ting
Ossining; www.pennyandting.com