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šŸ’— Loving Westchester's Mid-Week Musts: Whiskey, Wine, and The Wiz

Plus, little ones can party with Peppa, hang with Curious George, and read the weather for a day!

 

Hello, Westchester!

 

We’ve made it through January! The start of February has already had its highs and lows with a ā€œheat waveā€ that finally broke Westchester’s freezing streak and a forecast from the world’s most famous groundhog predicting six more weeks of winter. Cheers, Phil.

 

If we're going to be stuck in the cold for a while longer, we might as well do it in style. This week's edition has a few things to help take the edge off, including some whiskey and wine tastings to keep you warm from the inside out. And if you're looking for something to truly warm the soul, there's a raclette night over at Soul Brewing Co. that has our attention. Cheesy, cozy, and in good company. What more could you ask for on a cold February night?

 

For the little ones, we've got some great options this week, too. The Wizard of Oz on ice and Curious George are both making stops around the county, so if you've got kids who need entertaining, we've got you covered.

 

We want to bring you even more of what you love around Westchester. We’re looking into throwing our own Loving Westchester events in 2026 and would love to know…

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In today’s edition:

Plus, a message from our partners, QueenBPoker (for all things fun and play) & QueenBHive (for all things comms and brand)!

 

If you would like to chat with us about advertising in Loving Westchester, shoot us an e-mail at [email protected]. We are currently planning our 2026 partnership and content calendar, and love supporting local businesses and events!

 

Let’s go!

šŸ’“ The Pulse

Loving Westchester’s Featured Events!

🄃 In Good Spirits: High West Distillery 

Wed., Feb. 4 | Goodhouse Social Club, Mount Kisco | 7-8p | $25

 

Explore Utah's first distillery since Prohibition in this guided tasting of High West whiskies. Sample ryes, bourbons, and limited releases paired with thoughtful bites from the Goodhouse kitchen in this relaxed evening of conversation and discovery.

 

Fri., Feb. 6 | Bedford Hills Community House | 6-8p | $25 resident/school-district, $30 non-resident

 

The Town of Bedford Recreation and Parks hosts an escape room adventure this Friday where teams of 8-10 people will be tasked with solving riddles, uncovering clues and cracking codes before a 60-minute timer runs out. Open to all ages.

 

Sat., Feb. 7 | Shake It Off, Scarsdale | 9:45-11a | $35 adult & child/$29 additional child/$10 additional adult | Ages 2-6

 

Peppa Pig leads this Valentine-themed celebration featuring crafts, dance, and bounce room fun. Kids enjoy Valentine craft stations, a dance party with Peppa, and bouncy play in this 75-minute program. Guests are encouraged to wear pink and red.

Thanks to our partner, QueenBPoker!

 

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šŸ“† What’s Happening?

Family Fun!

šŸŒž National Weatherperson Day 

Thu., Feb. 5 | Westchester Children's Museum, Rye | 3-5p | Included with museum admission

 

Kids create their own weather wheels at the Makerspace and explore different weather conditions through hands-on play at the museum's Weather Station. Drop in during program hours to discover the science behind the daily forecast.

 

Sat., Feb. 7 | Juliette & Ella's Play Date, 127 Halstead Ave, Mamaroneck | 10:30-11:15a | $35 with sibling discounts for additional children

 

Performers lead this 45-minute music and movement class featuring songs from Frozen along with classic children's songs and pop hits. The session includes singing, dancing, storytime, and photo opportunities with Elsa after class. Part of the award-winning music and movement program for babies and toddlers.

 

ā„ Muscoot Farm’s Winter Festival 

Sat., Feb. 7 | Muscoot Farm, Katonah | 11a-3p

 

Celebrate winter this weekend at Muscoot Farm with local vendors, live music from Chris Lawler, food from Three Little Pigs Food Truck & Leila’s Crepe Station, and a sugar shack where guests can learn the sugaring process from start to finish.

 

Sat., Feb. 7 | Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown | 1p | From $38.50

 

The lovable monkey from books, movies, and PBS stars in this musical adventure perfect for young audiences. George helps Chef Pisghetti compete in Rome's Golden Meatball Contest after a rival's meatball machine threatens to shut down the restaurant, teaching kids about friendship, determination, and cooking through song and dance.

 

Sun., Feb. 8 | Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, Peekskill | 3p

 

Ice Creative Entertainment reimagines the classic tale on a synthetic ice stage with stunning choreography, special effects, and vibrant costumes. From the team behind Peter Pan On Ice and Cinderella On Ice, this production brings Dorothy's journey down the yellow brick road to life for all ages.

 

 

Grown Ups & Date Nights

šŸ“š Author Talk: Laura Brown and Kristina O'Neill

Tue., Feb. 3 | Bedford Books, Bedford | 6:30-8p | $23.18 (includes $20 shopping credit)

 

Former editors-in-chief Laura Brown and Kristina O'Neill discuss their bestseller All the Cool Girls Get Fired in conversation with Good Morning America contributor Lori Bergamotto. The book features interviews with Lisa Kudrow, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Oprah Winfrey, reframing job loss as an opportunity for reinvention.

 

Fri., Feb. 6 | Westchester Wine Warehouse, White Plains | 6-7p | $106.90

 

Blind taste top-rated wines from Spain and Italy in this guided comparison led by the wine warehouse staff. Test your palate as you discover and sip selections from both countries in this one-hour tasting experience held in the private tasting room.

 

Fri., Feb. 6 | Soul Brewing Co., Pleasantville | 7-8:45p | $70pp/$55 non-drinkers

 

Second Mouse Cheese Shop kicks off the season with this cozy social meal featuring hot raclette cheese melted tableside. Guests enjoy crispy potatoes, cured meats, cornichons, and pickled vegetables alongside plenty of melted raclette, Soul Brewing's award-winning craft beer and wine.

 

Fri., Feb. 6 | New Castle Historical Society, Chappaqua | 7-9:30p | $75

 

The evening begins with a reception and tour of Horace Greeley's 1860s summer home, complete with hors d'oeuvres from local restaurants and an Ardray highball cocktail. Town Historian Gray Williams shares the newspaper publisher's family history before ambassador Simon Brooking leads a guided tasting of notable Scotch whiskies from across Scotland.

 

šŸŽø Christopher Seymore 

Fri., Feb. 6 | The Grand, Croton-on-Hudson | 8:30p | $10 advance, $15 door

 

Honky-tonk musician Christopher Seymore brings his down-home country sound to The Grand. The South Carolina native draws from the golden era of country music, performing dancehall and saloon tunes with his band The Western Cosplay.

 

šŸ§˜ā€ā™€ļø A Morning of Movement

Sun., Feb. 8 | Lucid showroom, Westchester Mall, White Plains | 9:45a-12p | $55, use code LW10 for 10% off

 

Join Negative Space Collective this Sunday when they drop by Westchester Mall’s Lucid showroom for a morning of movement and recovery designed to ease you into your Sunday. The morning features a guided workout class, followed by a relaxed social hour to connect and unwind with light bites, refreshments and recovery.

 

 

The Beat

Westchester’s Live Music Scene

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šŸš— Worth a Drive

There are some great things going on outside of Westchester this week

Fri., Feb. 6 | Spacecat Brewing Co., Norwalk CT | Doors 6:45p/Event 7-9p | $36

 

Happy Hands Art & Pottery lead a Paint & Sip Valentine’s event this Friday at Spacecat Brewing Co. in Norwalk (a favorite brew spot of ours!). Guests will paint their own masterpiece to take home. Tickets include materials and one complimentary beverage.

 

Sat., Feb. 7 | The Westport Library, Westport CT | 1-4:30p | $35

 

New York Times crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz returns for the 27th year of this popular word game competition. Participants solve three puzzles against the clock for a chance to advance to the final round, with special wordplay activities throughout the afternoon.

 

šŸŽ° Bingo Loco

Sat., Feb. 7 | MJN Convention Center, Poughkeepsie | Doors 6p/Show 7:30p

 

The world's wildest bingo party lands in Poughkeepsie with comedian hosts, DJs spinning hits from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s, plus prizes ranging from vacations to lawnmowers and giant teddy bears. Expect tons of confetti, dance-offs, lip sync battles, and non-stop entertainment throughout the evening.

šŸ” Where the Heart Is

Incredible homes are listed in Westchester every week. Here’s one that caught our eye…

 

25 Croton Avenue | Hastings-on-Hudson | $1,200,000

Listed by Compass Greater NY

25 Croton Avenue is a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 2,236 square foot colonial built in 1928 in Hastings-on-Hudson's Riverview Manor. This move-in ready home has an open kitchen and dining area, living room with built-in bookshelves and fireplace flowing into a bright sunroom, and a deck overlooking a backyard with mature plantings, fire pit, and a gate to the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail. The primary suite upstairs features a walk-in closet with organized shelving, and there's a hallway bath with double sinks for all three bedrooms. Downstairs you'll find a finished basement with a large room for a home gym, full bath, spacious walk-in pantry, and a den with 75-inch TV opening to a covered patio. Updates include a new roof, new hot water heater, central air, and foam insulation.

 

Short walk to schools, Metro-North (42 minutes to Grand Central), shops, restaurants, parks, Hillside Woods, the town pool, and tennis courts. Local favorites include Harvest on Hudson, Bread & Brine, Saint George Bistro, and Maud's Tavern. Hastings schools all rated 10/10.

 

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Until next time,