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Jul 7, 2025 • Kayla Kaplowitz

What's Coming Up in The Plan?

Today is January 16. Here are a handful of events coming up.

18 hrs ago • Kayla Kaplowitz

What's The Plan: JANUARY 16-19

Third Saturdays at The Aldrich, Animals in Winter at Ward Pound and Pound Ridge Library, Farmer for a Day at Stamford Nature Center, plus lots of MLK…

Jan 13 • Kayla Kaplowitz

What's Coming Up in The Plan?

Today is January 9. Here are a handful of events coming up.

Jan 9 • Kayla Kaplowitz

What's The Plan: JANUARY 9-11

Dramafest in New Canaan, Polar Plunge in Yorktown, Family Crafts at Lewisboro Library, a Family Concert at Ridgefield Library, the NY Metro Reptile…

Jan 6 • Kayla Kaplowitz

Weekend Roundups

What's The Plan: JANUARY 16-19

Third Saturdays at The Aldrich, Animals in Winter at Ward Pound and Pound Ridge Library, Farmer for a Day at Stamford Nature Center, plus lots of MLK…

Jan 13 • Kayla Kaplowitz

What's The Plan: JANUARY 9-11

Dramafest in New Canaan, Polar Plunge in Yorktown, Family Crafts at Lewisboro Library, a Family Concert at Ridgefield Library, the NY Metro Reptile…

Jan 6 • Kayla Kaplowitz

What's The Plan: DECEMBER 24-28

Art workshops at KMA, Christmas Eve Caroling at Ballard Park, a Christmas Day hike with the LLT, a Young Birders Club at Westmoreland, a Holiday Howl at…

Dec 23, 2025 • Kayla Kaplowitz

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What's Coming Up

What's Coming Up in The Plan?

Today is January 16. Here are a handful of events coming up.

18 hrs ago • Kayla Kaplowitz

What's Coming Up in The Plan?

Today is January 9. Here are a handful of events coming up.

Jan 9 • Kayla Kaplowitz

What's Coming Up in The Plan?

Today is December 19. Here are a handful of events coming up. Plus, classifieds!

Dec 19, 2025 • Kayla Kaplowitz

What's Coming Up in The Plan?

Today is December 12. Here are a handful of events coming up. Plus, classifieds!

Dec 12, 2025 • Kayla Kaplowitz

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What Do You Want to See in The Plan in 2026?

Your suggestions are what makes The Plan great. Now's your chance to tell me what you want to see next year.

Dec 22, 2025 • Kayla Kaplowitz

Guest Post: A Holiday Boundaries Guide for Toddler Parents

Kat Sabath of The Family Well has some advice for all you toddler parents who are gearing up for the madness of the holidays.

Dec 15, 2025 • Kayla Kaplowitz and The Family Well | Kat Sabath

So You Want to Take Your Kid Skiing?

Read this first. Real advice from ski families in Westchester County on where to go, what to bring, and how to prepare the kids.

Dec 8, 2025 • Kayla Kaplowitz

The Best Local Places to Shop for Kids' Gifts

Saturday is Small Business Saturday, so I asked you all where you love to shop locally for holiday and year-round gifts for kids. Wow, did you guys…

Nov 24, 2025 • Kayla Kaplowitz

Seasonal Roundups

All The Best Family-Friendly Holiday Events Around Town 2025

Lewisboro, North Salem, Katonah, Bedford, Pound Ridge, Ridgefield, New Canaan, Wilton, Redding, Mount Kisco, Yorktown, Stamford, Somers and more!

Nov 17, 2025 • Kayla Kaplowitz

Happy First Day of Autumn

It's September 22. Here are 36 pieces of unsolicited local advice on the season from me.

Sep 22, 2025 • Kayla Kaplowitz

Your Fall Guide is Here

An 18-page printable with every family-friendly Fall event you need to know about. Plus great recommendations from locals with littles. Upgrade today…

Sep 17, 2025 • Kayla Kaplowitz

I Have Two Huge Wall Calendars to Give Away

We have ours hanging in our kitchen and love them. Perfect for making a Fall and Winter plan with the kids.

Aug 25, 2025 • Kayla Kaplowitz

Columns

5 Local Things I'm Loving Right Now

And an AI app I just think you need to know about.

Nov 10, 2025 • Kayla Kaplowitz

It's My Plan-iversary 🎉

The Plan just turned one. Today, I'm peeling back the curtain on how it's going, and giving you a sneak peek at the plan for year two. (See what I did…

Oct 8, 2025 • Kayla Kaplowitz

Buy a Classified Ad in The Plan

A new advertising section for business owners who want to reach local parents in Lewisboro, Katonah, Pound Ridge, Bedford, Ridgefield, New Canaan and…

Sep 29, 2025 • Kayla Kaplowitz

I Made a Mom Cry (With Joy)

"My friend is moving here and was so concerned this was a 'sleepy' area. I sent her your newsletter and she literally cried."

Jun 14, 2025 • Kayla Kaplowitz

Sell Me on This Event

17:25

Sell Me on This Event: Ghosts of Ridgefield

Is it really worth your time, money, and parenting energy? I put Keeler Tavern's Executive Director in the hot seat this morning to find out.

Oct 14, 2025 • Kayla Kaplowitz and Hildegard Grob

11:05

Sell Me on This Event: The Pound Ridge Harvest Festival

Is it worth your time, money, and parenting energy? I chatted live with volunteers Jen Saldutti and Jenn Tavolacci to find out. (Spoiler alert: It is.)

Oct 2, 2025 • Kayla Kaplowitz

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