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HVParent.com
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Hudson Valley Parent
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In this issue
What’s happening
only at
hvparent.com
FEATURES
10 Daddy, do you love me?
ONLY ONLINE
Local dads share their bonding secrets
By DAN CHUCKRAN
14 The judges have spoken
Now it’s your turn to vote on your favorite 2013 Cover Kids!
16 Hey good looking!
Find out who’s the sexiest dad in the Hudson Valley?
18 2013 Travel Guide
Great places to travel in
the Hudson Valley and
Capital District
VOTE NOW
for your favorite
Cover Kid!
37 Are we lost?
Get out and geocache
14
BY MERIDITH FERBER
38 Baby on board
Tips for traveling with your baby this summer
BY: MEGHAN FITZPATRICK-BORODEN
6 Editor's Journal: #1 Dad By BRITTANY L. MORGAN
8 Child Behavior: Dad’s these days BY DR. PAUL SCHWARTZ
42 Calendar: Family-friendly events throughout June
46 Marketplace: Places that enrich your family's life
WHAT’S NEW ONLINE
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this summer?
Enter to win four of the newest
products for kiddie travel!
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ON OUR COVER
This month's cover kid is Courtney, (16), from Newburgh. She loves to spend time
hanging out with her friends, exploring the Hudson Valley, and modeling.
photo by Kit DeFever; KitDeFever.com
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My children are starving!
hvparent.com/tavola
Local places to have a picnic!
hvparent.com/picnic-spots
HVP’S SOCIAL STATUS
COLUMNS
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Oh, take a hike!
hvparent.com/hiking
How do you help your children
understand food and healthy eating?
"My daughter has a sticker chart and
one of the things on there is to try a
new food," says Marybeth Jordan.
"Keep them out of school. My girl
ate so much better until preschool,"
says Ma McCullough.
"When I put dinner on the table
and my kids say, 'I don't like that,' I
tell them to try one bite before they
say anything," says Lisa Betanzos.
"My daughter made her own
menu of favorite dishes. It really
showed the variety of main dishes,
sides and salad," said Michele Kogan.
follow us on
The best dad ever!
Publisher
TERRIE GOLDSTEIN
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Editor
BRITTANY L. MORGAN
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Art Director
JESSICA PAKENHAM
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Media Advisor
ROANNE PATTERSON
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Editorial Assistant
LAURA LAMICA
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I
grace the cover of our
'm not going to lie…
2014 magazines, but only
I am a daddy's girl. My
five kids can win. Our
dad and I have shared
talent scouts from the
an amazing bond from
New York Talent Club
the moment I was born.
narrowed the field down
Whether we were
to 30. Now it’s your turn
playing catch together
to tell us who you want to
until the sun went down,
see on our covers. Turn to
watching the Blue Devils
page 14 to learn how you
lay a smack down on the
can vote!
Tar Heels or making
secret trips to the local
Show me the cache
ice cream shop, my dad
What kid doesn’t love
and I were inseparable.
Editor’s
going
on a good old
Even now, as I'm out
Journal
fashioned
treasure hunt?
on my own in a new
In
this
issue,
Meridith
location, we're still as
Ferber
tells
us
all
about
how she got
close as ever. I'm so lucky to have
her
family
outside
over
the
summer
such an amazing Daddy.
and into the world of geocaching.
If you’re not quite sure what
geocaching is, head on over to page
37 for all of Meridith’s insights!
BRITTANY L.
MORGAN
also publishers of
2013 NY Travel Guide
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Whether I need a shoulder to cry
on or someone to talk sports with,
my dad is always there for me.
In my eyes, he’s the best dad in
the entire world.
Photo provided by Nelson Morgan
Now it’s your turn!
Our 2013 Cover Kid Event was
bigger and better than ever before!
We had a wonderful time meeting
all the happy families that stopped
by! Darth Vader and his Storm
Trooper buddies even stopped by
for a few hours to take pictures and
browse around the event. We had
over 200 kids enter for a shot to
Our June issue just so happens to
be our annual Travel Guide. June is
also the only time we cover things
going on in both the Hudson Valley
and the Capital District.
Our editorial staff has been hard
at work finding the best places for
your family to visit this summer.
We have even found great events
happening throughout the summer
and into the fall for you to enjoy.
We hope you’ll take our guide
along with you as you travel about
the Hudson Valley and beyond
this summer!
Remember to check out our new
website, MyFamilyTripPlanner.com to
find good times, good food, good
places, guaranteed!
HVParent.com
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7
The evolution of fatherhood
W
mother and father.
hat child hasn't
In 1988, Kyle Pruett
heard, "wait until
wrote
an influential
your father comes
book
called
The
home..." after they
Nurturing
Father.
He
misbehaved? Gender roles
believes
that
there
is a
have indeed evolved, but
stronger
sense
today
has the image of fathers
among social scientists
changed with it?
and the public that
Historically little research
fathers are valuable and
has been paid to fatherhood
that
men clearly parent
and its effects on child
AUL
differently
than women.
development. If you read all
CHWARTZ
He
also
believes
the early studies of parenting
fatherhood is rising
and its effects on children,
steadily in our culture's
it was all about mom, but
Child
esteem.
where were fathers during
Behavior
Parenting behavior
these early studies?
studies
show that
Contemporary research
fathers
tend
to
concentrate
their
has been examining the father's role
efforts
in
a
diverse
area
of
roles,
with much more interest, and has
called the Five P's.
found that fathers play an
1. Problem Solver. As problem
extremely critical role in the wellsolver,
dads demonstrate ways to
being and positive development of
foster
self-reliance
and independence.
their children.
If
a
child
is
raised
without an
Contemporary research shows
effective
problem
solver
model, he
fathers have a distinct and
or
she
often
adopts
poor
problem
necessary role to play in their
solving
strategies
that
cause
them
child's adaptive development.
to
become
ineffective
even
helpless
Father involvement has been
in problem situations.
correlated with such variables as
2. Playmate. Research shows
higher self-esteem, enhanced
that
fathers spend more time,
academic achievement, enhanced
proportionately,
with their children
language skills, greater social
in
physical
play
than
mothers.
maturity and fewer behavioral and
Physical
play
is
important
in a
psychological problems.
child's
life,
not
only
in
building
This result holds true even if the
father doesn't live in the same home muscle tone and coordination, but
also in teaching rules that govern
as the child. It's important to note
behavior such as taking turns and
that the father doesn't have to be
playing physically without
the biological father for a child to
hurting others.
reap the benefits. It can be a
3. Punisher. This was often the
stepdad, an adoptive father or
exclusive
role that fathers held.
another male figure in the
Studies
of
family practices have
household.
consistently
shown that it's best to
What researchers are finding out
have
fathers
just as involved as any
is that a father’s love and
other
caretaker
in the child's life.
involvement is just as important
This
means
dad
should not be the
and sometimes more important
"exclusive"
or
"designated"
punisher.
than a mother's love. Children are
Putting
father
in
this
role
sets
up
clearly major beneficiaries when
some
negative
role
expectations
for
they are raised by a warm loving
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“A father’s love and
involvement is just as
important and
sometimes more
important than a
mother’s love.”
P
both boys and girls.
4. Provider. From the time of
the industrial revolution up until
the 1960s, a father's primary role
was the "breadwinner." In the past few
decades, the father's role has changed.
Many fathers are spending more
time at home with the children
while mom goes to work. Research
is clear that children who receive
positive attention from their parents
do better in most aspects of their
lives than children who don't
receive this attention, regardless of
how much money they have.
5. Preparer. Research
overwhelmingly reflects father's
importance in developing selfesteem and social development,
including interpersonal skills and
intellectual development.
According to the U.S. Department
of Justice, the absence of a father in
the home is the most significant
single predictor of a later conviction
for a violent crime. David
Blackenhorn asserts in his best-selling
book, Fatherless America: Confronting
Our Most Urgent Social Problem,
"the most urgent domestic challenge
facing the United States in the new
millennium is the re-creation of
fatherhood as a vital social role
for men."
Paul Schwartz, Ph.D. is a professor
of psychology and education at
Mount Saint Mary College.
LOCAL DADS SHARE BONDING SECRETS
Daddy will you play with me?
By DAN CHUCKRAN
"Whether it is doing errands together, going for a nature walk together or simply enjoying the sounds of
beautiful music together, children will not overlook these activities," said Dan Chuckran, father of two from
Warwick. Pictured above from left to right: Avery, Dan and Eva.
D
o you remember when you
were little and the fun
things that you used to do
with your Dad? I know I can rattle
off a bunch of things I remember
doing with my father. Whether it
was shooting baskets in our
backyard or walking around town
to do errands, these things are
forever in my memory.
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I must say, I’ve been blessed with
a Dad that not only told us he
cared, he showed he cared for my
brothers and me.
He showed he cared by taking us
to our practices and games on time,
buying us the things we needed and
making sure we followed the rules.
I guess taking us to see the Chicago
Bulls and Michael Jordan whenever
they were in town didn't hurt either.
Actions do speak louder than
words and by my father's actions,
big or small, I will never forget the
wonderful childhood I was
fortunate enough to experience.
These experiences have motivated
me to form a tight bond with my
twins that they will always feel and
remember. I like taking my girls to
the mall and enjoy sharing a large
pretzel and lemonade. Afterwards
we take a ride on the miniature
train that travels thru the mall.
Bike rides are fun as well. Avery
rides her bike, Eva rides her big
wheel and I walk behind. The bike
rides are a good opportunity to help
teach the girls how to safely ride
their bikes in the street, look out for
oncoming traffic, obey street signs,
and stay on the sidewalks and
overall safety.
Like most dads, I’m always
looking for new and exciting
ways to further my bond with
my children, so I decided to
interview local dads about their
bonding strategies.
Zach Turner, a Warwick dad,
takes his kids on nature walks
around the house.
Chris Ford, a Rockland county
dad, believes every dad bonds
differently.
“I work different hours and days
every week due to my job in law
enforcement,” said Ford. “When
I’m at home I try to give my wife
a break and do the nightly
routine of homework, baths
and bedtime stories.”
Tom Torres, a Warwick dad, said
his favorite thing to do with his
daughter is to dance her to sleep!
"I put on very melodic music and
dance with her in my arms until she
doses off," said Torres. "I play songs
that will always make me
remember how she felt in my arms,
the way she looks at me before her
eyes close and to build trust."
One of the best ways to
connect with your children is to
spend time with them. Here are
some ideas from local fathers to
get you started:
1. Connect over a hobby. It
can be your hobby or their hobby,
but finding an activity that you can
both immerse yourself in can be
another way to add depth to your
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BONDING
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relationship. Additionally, it gives
you something to talk about when
other topics might not be so
comfortable.
For quality bonding time, Torres
enjoys heading out to local
playgrounds with his daughter.
"When we go out to play, I like
building trust with her by first
guiding her down a children's slide
then letting her go down on her
own and catching her at the
bottom."
2. Go outside. Introducing
your child to the wonders of the
great outdoors can be a unique way
to spend time together. Collect
"treasures" as you walk through
your backyard, and then use the
items you've found to make a
nature collage.
"As we wander about on our
nature walks, the kids and I pick up
different things like leaves, rocks,
flowers and even bugs and worms,"
said Turner. "Once we get back
home, we talk about each thing and
how it relates to nature."
3. Learn something new. If
there are no hobbies where you can
find a mutual interest try an activity
that is new for you both. This can
start with taking a class together
or renting equipment to try out
a new sport.
Torres began teaching his
daughter sign language. "First,
I taught her to sign for 'more' by
putting her fingers together," said
Torres. This was the first way
Torres and his daughter were able
to directly communicate with
each other.
4. Travel Together. This
doesn't have to be fancy… it can be
as simple as going camping for
traveling around town to complete
errands. Ford believes the majority
of the bonding he and his kids do
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revolves around everyday life like
running errands.
"Our kids knew what the inside
of a Home Depot was before they
could walk," said Ford. "Usually
trips involve a ride on the
lumber cart and a pit stop at
the local bakery."
Riding around town together
gives Ford and his children time to
talk and enjoy each other's
company. "I also schedule one-onone time with each child and plan
trips to the movies or dinner," said
Ford. "With the busy schedules my
wife and I have I just try to utilize
time to spend with them.
I am fortunate that my kids are
at an age where they want to go
anywhere I am." Ford knows at
some point that will change and the
kids will demand some sort of
compensation, but he's enjoying it
while it lasts.
As I reflect back on my conversations with my fellow dads, I hope I
can develop a lasting bond with my
girls and create the kind of
memories for them that I have of
my father. It is refreshing to know
you don't need to do big things to
form a bond. Instead, do simple,
everyday things that might go
overlooked by others. Whether it is
doing errands, going for a nature
walk, or simply enjoying the sounds
of beautiful music together, children
will not overlook these activities.
As we run around and try to pack
our children's days with piano
lessons, gymnastics and the like,
don't forget to slow down and take
that extra time to be in the moment
and enjoy your little ones.
Dan Chuckran lives with his wife
and twin daughters in Warwick.
HEY HOTTIE!
See our Sexiest
Dad contest winners
and honorable
mentions!
HVParent.com/sexiest-dads
HVParent.com
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2013 Cover Kid Finalists
The judges have made their decisions.
Now it's your turn to pick the final Cover Kid winners!
Vote for your favorites at
hvparent.com/cover-kid-voting
We would like to say a special thanks to our awesome DJ, Mad Mike, for keeping
everyone entertained the entire day and to our talent scouts, Trey and Ian Bondi of the
New York Talent Club, for teaming up with us again this year to select our finalists.
6 MONTHS TO 2 YEARS
Chloe
Wappingers Falls
Greyson
Chester
Dylan
Florida
Maui
Poughkeepsie
Stephen
Walden
Grady
Wallkill
Tyler
New Windsor
Emily
Walden
2 TO 5 YEARS
Ava
Fishkill
Amelia
Newburgh
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Henry
Irvington
Amaya
New Paltz
6 TO 9 YEARS
Nicholas
Washingtonville
Addy
Beacon
Dante
Middletown
Sophie
Hopewell Junction
Bryan
Goshen
Jesse
Monroe
Ryler
New Windsor
Maurissa
Milton
Raquel
Poughkeepsie
Kayla
Wappingers Falls
10 TO 12 YEARS
Matthew
Wallkill
Faith
Wappingers Falls
Sam
Beacon
Crystal
Monroe
13 AND UP
Maya
Washingtonville
Mackenzie
Hopewell
Meagan
Cornwall-on-Hudson
Julia
Wappingers Falls
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MEET
HUDSON VALLEY
PARENT’S
SEXIEST DAD!
Matt Andrews of Poughkeepsie
Nominated by: AnneMarie Andrews
When we asked our readers to find the
sexiest dad in the Hudson Valley, boy did
we get a response! Hundreds of entries
came in proclaiming dad has everything,
from a heart of gold to unmatched
diaper changing skills. We had a hard
time choosing just one dad, but we did it!
Matt Andrews
Nominated by: AnneMarie Andrews
Matt and I met in our college
introduction to acting class. I had
no business being in that class, but
he certainly did! We ended up
hanging out with the same group of
friends and despite us liking each
other, I stepped aside as a friend of
mine liked him and I didn't want to
put a boy ahead of a friendship.
Fast forward ten years
A mutual friend of ours did a
'what are you doing now' email. All
of us wrote to each other to
reconnect. Matt and I started
emailing and the next thing I know,
he's invited me out to visit him at
grad school. Naturally, I went and
we began our two year courtship.
Despite my already being in love
with him, it was watching him
interact with his nieces and
nephews that drove the point
home. He was not embarrassed to
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play dress-up or dolls with the girls
and would spend hours playing
sports with the boys. They worshipped
him because they knew that they
not only had his attention,
but his heart.
The ultimate family man
My dad was diagnosed with a
terminal illness the year before we
wed. I vividly remember the night I
called my dad to tell him Matt had
proposed. He said, through a smile
and tears, “I already know... Matt
asked for my permission to
marry you.”
Now Matt not only had my heart,
but my parents' hearts as well. Here
was a man who respected me and
my family, enough to involve the
only man who held my heart up
until that point.
Expanding our family
When it came time for babies,
things weren't moving as quickly as
we'd hoped, so we decided to adopt.
Matt supported me throughout
the entire process. Now we have
the world's most handsome, sweet,
four year old boy. Matt never
wavered in his support of me
throughout the entire adoption
process, which is why I believe we
are all so well-adjusted and
happy together.
He truly is the most amazing
dad. He changed 90 percent of the
diapers, although to be fair I handle
90 percent of the nose-blowing!
A love without limits
The sun has risen and set on
Matt from day one and for good
reason. The love and tenderness
Matt has given me is the same love
and tenderness our son has been
given from the moment we met.
Matt is an involved parent not
because he has to be, but because
he wants to be.
His love knows no limit when it
comes to his family. He is a true
gentleman and an amazing father.
More sexy dads!
Our honorable mentions
Matthew Weber of Rosendale
Nominated by: Katy Weber
"Matt loves every minute he
spends with his kids. He loves to
cook his special 'Daddy Pancakes'
for them, loves to sing with them,
tickle them and he even lets me
sleep in on the weekends! A father
who adores his children and looks
good doing it is sexy to me!"
Jason Pogozelski of Wurtsboro
Nominated by: Danielle Pogozelski
"He is a great dad to our 15
month old twin boys! He’s always
playing with them and giving them
all of his time. He always helps me
out when one of the boys gets up in
the middle of the night! He’s one
of the best dads I know!"
Jeremy Rolfe of Troy
Nominated by: Elizabeth Rolfe
"Besides his amazing blue eyes,
Jeremy is a great husband and
daddy! He will change diapers one
minute then before you know it,
he's throwing a laser tag birthday
party for a group of 12 years olds!
Dan White of Livingston
Nominated by: Valerie White
"Dan took over as 'Dad' for my
sons when we started dating. He
potty trained them, taught them to
ride bikes and how to tie their
shoes. We now also have a two kids
together. He has been supportive
throughout pregnancy, labor and
postpartum. He's also great looking!
Nick Harrison of Middletown
Nominated by: Darline Harrison
"What makes this Dad sexy is his
amazing dedication to our family!
Nick is always willing to sacrifice so
that we have exactly what we need
and what we want!"
Josh Rivera of Kingston
Nominated by: Christina Rivera
"Josh is the most amazing father.
He has been a hands-on dad since
the day our first child was born.
He changes diapers, gives baths and
reads bedtime stories. He cooks and
cleans and does laundry. This dad
is definitely one of the sexiest dads
in the Hudson Valley!"
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HV Parent Travel Guide 2013
HIKING
SWIMMING
FESTIVALS
BIKING
MOVIES
FAIRS
AND MORE!
Cover Kid Courtney loves taking walks at
many of the beautiful parks in the region.
photo by Kit DeFever; KitDeFever.com
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Hudson Valley
ANNUAL EVENTS
The Hudson Valley
never ceases to
amaze us with it’s
multitude of
kid-friendly events!
Break out of your
routine by heading
out to a great event!
JUNE
5th Annual Carlys' Kids Day
($/A). June 1 (11am-4pm). Face
painting, bouncy houses, a dunk
tank, crafts, cookie decorating,
performances, tattoos, games and
more. Children who donate a new
book will receive a voucher for
their choice of a free cotton candy,
snow cone or popcorn item. Orange
County Choppers. Rte. 17K,
Newburgh. 845-742-6370.
Greek Festival (Free/A). June
6-9 (Thu. 5:30pm-10pm; Fri. noonmidnight; Sat. 11am-midnight;
Sun. 12pm-8pm). The largest
cultural festival in Rockland
County. Foods, pastries, music,
handicrafts and children's activities.
1 Marycrest Rd., West Nyack.
845-623-4023.
7th Annual REACH
Foundation Fun Run ($$$$$/A). June 9 (8am). There
will be refreshments, t-shirts,
entertainment and lots of family
fun! 5K awards will be given in 5
different age categories. Fees:
$5/student walk; $10/adult walk;
$25/5K runner. Torne Valley Sports
Complex. 115 Torne Valley Rd.,
Hillburn. 914-414-3069.
14th Annual Kingston Kayak
Festival ($$/A). June 8 (10am4pm). Thinking about getting into
kayaking? If so, this is a great
opportunity to get instruction,
paddle a few boats and check out
the latest gear. Refreshments,
vendors and on-water demos.
Kingston Point Beach. 53 Delaware
Ave., Kingston. 845-338-5021.
JULY
Mid-Hudson Balloon Festival
($/A). July 5-7. Be there for the
incredible sight of hot air balloons
launching over the Hudson. There
will be an early morning and an
evening launch on Saturday and
Sunday. This year Dutchess County
is celebrating 300 years of
Democracy with a Freedom 5K on
Saturday (9-10am) 845-454-1700.
dcrcoc.org
Festa (Free/A). July 18-20 (6pm11pm). Two days of Children's rides
and games, specialty foods, music,
and craft vendors. St. Joseph's
Church grounds. 34 South Chestnut
St., New Paltz. 845-255-5635.
Hurley Stone House Day
($/T). July 13 (10am-4pm).
Explore America's oldest private
homes with costumed guides,
militia re-enactors, crafts and
colonial era demonstrations along
with the Town Library fair. Rain or
shine. Main Street, Hurley.
845-331-4121.
Grey Fox Annual Bluegrass
Festival ($$$$/A). July 18-21
(8am-12am). Enjoy four days of
world-renown bluegrass & acoustic
music, outstanding food, crafts, and
vendors. $170/whole festival inc.
Great Places...
Let’s Go!
Fees:
$ - $5 & under $$$ - $10-$20
$$$$ - $20 & up
$$ - $5-$10
Kid-friendly rating:
P - Preschoolers
S - School age
T - Teens
A - All ages
Please call ahead to verify times
and fees. Dates are subject to
change, please call to confirm.
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HV EVENTS
camping; Daily tickets available;
kids under 12 free. 888-946-8495.
15th Arts Walk (Free/A). July
20 (11am-5pm). Rain date: July 21.
Original fine arts on display, live
music, dance and stilt walkers.
Downtown Front St., Port Jervis.
845-856-6694.
Catskill Mountain Archery
Festival (Free/A). July 20
(10am-4pm). Bring your own bow
and arrows and enter competitions
to win great prizes or watch! 1000
Hurley Mountain Rd., Kingston.
845-340-0552.
Old Time Fair ($/A). July 27
(11am-5pm). Old fashioned
activities like: horseshoe pitching,
corn shucking and lady's skillet
throwing. You'll also be able to take
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part in ice cream making
demonstrations/tasting, local
history exhibits, and quilting
demonstrations. Grahamsville
Fairgrounds. Rte. 55,
Grahamsville.845-985-7700.
timeandthevalleysmuseum.org
Ulster County Fair ($$$/A).
July 30- Aug. 4 (10am-midnight).
Rides, agricultural exhibits,
performers, horse shows, tractor
pulls. Admission: $15. Ulster
County Fairgrounds. 249
Libertyville Rd., New Paltz.
845-255-1380. ulstercountyfair.com
AUGUST
New York Renaissance Faire
($$$/A). Aug. 3- Sept. 22 (10am7pm) Saturdays, Sundays and Labor
Day. Enjoy storytellers, jousting,
living chessboard, mud show,
costume, vendors and more.
Admission: $22/adults; $11/kids,
free/under 4. Sterling Forest,
Tuxedo Park. 845-351-5174.
renfair.com
Shawangunk Mountain Wild
Blueberry & Huckleberry
Festival (Free/A). Aug. 10 (9am4pm). Featuring live music, health
fair, blueberry pie contest and
pancake breakfast, BBQ, delicious
blueberry goodies of all kinds and
175+ vendors. On Canal Street and
liberty square., Ellenville.
845-647-4620. ewcoc.com
Annual Hurley Heritage
Society Corn Festival ($/A).
Aug. 17 (10am-4pm). Sweet corn
and corn chowder, husking bee and
musical entertainment. $3/adults;
free/under 12. Hurley Reformed
Church, 11 Main St., Hurley.
845-338-1661.
hurleyheritagesociety.org
9th Annual Hudson Valley
Ribfest ($/A). Aug. 17-18 (Sat.
11am-10pm, Sun. 11am-5pm).
Contests, entertainment, cooking
demos, children's games.
Admission: $5/adults; Free/under
12. Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249
Libertyville Rd., New Paltz.
845-306-4381.
hudsonvalleyribfest.org
167th Dutchess County Fair
($/A). Aug. 20-25 (10am).
Livestock and agricultural shows,
exhibits, horse shows, carnival
rides, arts and crafts, kids'
entertainment. Dutchess County
Fairgrounds. Rte. 9, Rhinebeck.
845-876-4001. dutchessfair.com
18th Annual Latin American
Festival (Free/A).
August 25. Live entertainment,
cultural food, arts/craft vendors
and children's activities. Waryas
Riverfront Park, Poughkeepsie.
845-206-5197. RMpromotions.com
Woodstock-New Paltz Art &
Craft Fair ($$/A).
Aug. 31- Sept. 2 (10am-6pm).
Features a blend of high quality
work, exciting demonstrations, and
wonderful food. Admission:
$8/adults, $7/seniors, Free/under
12. Ulster County Fair Grounds in
New Paltz. 845-246-3414.
quailhollow.com
SEPTEMBER
23nd Annual Taste of New
Paltz Festival ($$/A).
Sept. 15th (11am-5pm). Showcase
for the best restaurants, local
businesses, and craftsmen in New
Paltz. Fun for the whole family.
Advance admission: $7, free/12
and under. Ulster County
Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Road,
New Paltz. 845-255-0243.
FDR Pow Wow ($$$/A).
Sept. 21-22 (11am-7pm). Native
American dancing, drumming,
singing, food, crafts, and more!
FDR State Park, Yorktown Heights.
$14/adults, $8/seniors and children
6-12, free/under 5. 718-686-9297.
Redhawkcouncil.org
OCTOBER
Narrowsburg Music Day
($$$/A). October 13. Events kick
off at 2 p.m. with a free concert:
the Allen Brothers Blues Band
performs on Narrowsburg's Main
Street deck. At 3:15 p.m., the
Tusten Historical Society will lead a
walking tour through town. At 5
p.m. in Tusten Theatre, the annual
Music of Our Time concert presents
the Voxare String Quartet with
baritone Jesse Blumberg. Tickets
are $20 and available at the door or
by calling 845-252-7272.
25th Annual Warwick
Applefest (Free/A). Oct. 6
(10am-5pm). Rain or shine event.
Come and enjoy a day of music,
food, pie contest, vendors, and
children's carnival with the whole
family. warwickapplefest.com
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PLACES TO GO
Did you know there
is an historic trolley
bus in Kingston?
Here are some of
the best places
for families to visit
this summer!
Apple Pond Farm &
Renewable Energy Education
Center ($$$$/A). 80 Hahn Rd.,
Callicoon Center, Sullivan.
Educational tours, horse-drawn
sleigh, and wagon rides. Admission:
$20/family of four. 845-482-4764.
applepondfarm.com
Barrett Clay Works ($$$/A).
485 Main St. Poughkeepsie. Pottery
exhibits and clay classes for kids
and adults. Art studios are also
available for rent. 845-471-7507.
BarrettArtCenter.org
Basha Kill Wildlife
Management Area ($/A).
Rte. 209 S, Westbrookville. Two
thousand acres of state-owned
wetlands, forests, and fields.
845-888-5381. thebashakill.org
Belleayre Mountain ($$$$/S).
Rte. 28, Highmount. Scenic chair
lift rides offered in the summer and
in the fall there is fishing, hiking,
and biking. Also, check out their
summer concert series.
845-254-5600. belleayre.com
Big Bear Ziplines ($$$$/T).
817 Violet Ave., (Rte. 9G), Hyde
Park. Zip through the trees on eight
ziplines from 30 to 100 feet high.
Tours last three hours and include a
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hike to the starting area.
1-888-947-2294. BigBearZiplines.com
Butterfly Botanicals ($/A).
363 Petticoat Ln., Bloomingburg.
Butterfly house open to the public,
educational programs, and school
group tours. 845-733-7713.
nybutterflies.com
Catamount Ski Area ($$$$/S).
Rte. 23, Hillsdale. Family ski area
with snowboard megaplex and
moving walkway for beginners.
518-325-3200. catamountski.com
Catskill Mountain Railroad
($$/S). Rte. 28, Phoenicia. Enjoy a
6-mile train ride along the scenic
Esopus Creek through the Catskill
Mountains. 845-688-7400.
catskillmtrailroad.com
Chocolate Cheers ($$$$/S).
875 Rte. 28, Kingston. Fully
functioning chocolate company
behind walls of glass, great for
viewing. Guided tours.
845-338-3368 or 888-624-3377.
chocolatecheers.com
Circleville Town Park ($/A).
Creamery Rd. off Rte. 302,
Circleville. Swimming, picnicking,
and playground. Open May to Sept.
8am-dusk. 845-692-7800.
Clermont State Historic Site
($$/A). 1 Clermont Ave.,
Germantown. Ancestral estate of
Robert R. Livingston, negotiator of
the Louisiana Purchase. Free access
to gardens, picnicking, and the
visitor center. 518-537-4240.
friendsofclermont.org
Constitution Island ($/A).
South Dock, USMA at West Point.
Two-hour tour includes a boat ride
on the Hudson River and guided
tour of Warner House on
Constitution Island. 845-446-8676.
constitutionisland.org
Great Places...
Let’s Go!
Fees:
$ - $5 & under $$$ - $10-$20
$$$$ - $20 & up
$$ - $5-$10
P - Preschoolers
S - School age
T - Teens
A - All ages
Delaware River Heritage Trail
(Free/S). 127 W. Main St., Port
Jervis. Self-guided tour approximately 5 miles long starting at Fort
Decker. 845-856-2375.
portjervisny.org
D&H Canal Museum ($/A).
Mohonk Rd., High Falls. National
Historic Site. Walk along original
canal locks #16-20 of the D&H
Canal. Open May to Oct.
845-687-9311.
Esopus Meadows Point
Preserve (Free/A). 257 River
Rd., Ulster Park. Trails fishing
picnic area view of Esopus
Meadows Lighthouse.
845-473-4440. scenichudson.org
Fair Oaks Drive-In ($$/A).Rte.
17M, Middletown. Take a visit to
this classic outdoor drive in movie
theater. Open Apr. to Sept.
845-361-5774.
driveinmovie.com/NY
Fancher-Davidge Park
(Free/A). Lake Ave., Middletown.
Picnicking swimming, playing
fields, fishing, ice skating.
845-346-4180.
"The Fields" Sculpture Park
(Free/S). Art Omi International
Art Center, 59 Letter S. Rd., Ghent.
Contemporary sculptures on 100
acres accessible by a
walking/cycling path. Open dawn
to dusk. 518-392-4747. artomi.org
Forestburgh Playhouse
($$$$/S). 39 Forestburgh Rd.,
Forestburgh. The oldest continuously operating professional
summer theatre in New York State.
It brings the best of Broadway to
the Catskills. Open through Labor
Day. 845-794-1194. FBplayhouse.org
Fort Decker ($/S). 127 West
Main St., Port Jervis. Revolutionary
War site. 18th century historic
house. Open July to Oct.
845-856-2375. minisink.org
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Fun Central ($$$/S).
1630 Rte. 9, Wappingers Falls.
Indoor and outdoor facility with
mini-golf, bumper boats, arcade,
laser tag, and more. Open yearround. 845-297-1010.
fun-central.com
Gillinder Glass Factory ($/S).
Erie & Liberty Sts., Port Jervis.
Watch skilled craftsmen create
decorative objects out of molten
glass. 845-856-5375.
gillinderglassstore.com
Gomez Mill House ($$/S).
11 Mill House Rd., Marlboro.
Earliest surviving Jewish residence
in North America. Open April to
Oct. 845-236-3126. gomez.org
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Francis A. Hanofee Park
(Free/A). Sunset Lake Rd., Liberty.
Swimming pool, picnic areas, row
boat/paddle boat rentals, fishing,
playground and more.
845-292-7690. townofliberty.org
Harness Racing Museum and
Hall of Fame ($/S). 240 Main
St., Goshen. Learn about horses and
harness racing with 3-D simulator.
845-294-6330. harnessmuseum.com
Headless Horseman Hayrides
and Haunted House ($$$$/T).
778 Rte. 9W, Ulster Park. Horrific
hayride, 4-acre corn maze, three
haunted houses. Open Sept. to Oct.
845-339-2666. headlesshorseman.com
Hill-Hold Museum ($/A). Rte.
416, Campbell Hall. 1769 stone
farmhouse on historic working
farm. Open May to Oct.
845-291-2404.
hillholdandbrickhouse.org
Holiday Mountain Ski & Fun
Park ($$$$/S). 99 Holiday Mtn.
Rd., Monticello. Fun park featuring
bumper cars, mechanical bull,
miniature golf, rock climbing wall,
batting cages and go-kart speedway.
845-796-3161. holidaymtn.com
Horse Shows in the Sun ($/A).
319 Main St., Saugerties.
Equestrian hunter/jumper shows
May 25, 2011 to Sept. 11, 2011.
Shows: Wed. through Sun.
845-246-8833. hitsshows.com
Hudson Highlands Cruises
($$$-$$$$/S). Docks in West
Point, Peekskill, and West
Haverstraw. Narrated cruises
aboard the historic Commander.
Open May to Oct. 845-534-7245.
HudsonHighlandsCruises.com
Hudson River Adventures
($$$$/A). 26 Front St.,
Newburgh. Sightseeing cruises
aboard Pride of the Hudson with
lecture and video. Open May to Oct.
845-220-2120.
prideofthehudson.com
Hudson River Cruises ($$$$$$$/A).Rondout Landing,
Kingston. Historical narrated tours
aboard Rip Van Winkle past
lighthouses. Open May to Oct.
800-843-7472.
hudsonrivercruises.com
Hudson River Maritime
Museum ($$/A).
50 Rondout Landing, Kingston.
Displays of boats large and small
boats. Boat ride to historic Rondout
Lighthouse. Open May to Oct.
845-338-0071. hrmm.org
Hudson Valley Rail Trail
(Free/A). 12 Church St., Highland.
A 4.2-mile beautiful nature trail for
walking, mountain, biking, and
more. Well groomed trail is great
for kids! 845-691-2066. hudsonvalleyrailtrail.net
Hudson Valley Renegades
Baseball ($$-$$$/A).
Rte. 9D, Dutchess Stadium, Fishkill.
New York-Penn Leagues affiliate of
the Tampa Rays. Open June to
Sept. 845-838-0094.
hvrenegades.com
Huguenot Path (Free/S).
Huguenot St., New Paltz. Selfguided tour throughout Harcourt
Nature Sanctuary between Wallkill
River and Huguenot St.
845-255-0100.
Historic Huguenot Street
($$/A). 18 Broadhead Ave., New
Paltz. 300-year-old stone houses in
historic village of New Paltz.
Guided tours available. Open May
to Oct. 845-255-1660.
huguenotstreet.org
Hurd's Family Farm ($/A).
Rte. 32 S, Modena. Apple picking,
hayrides, hay maze, corn maze,
kids' activities, and more.
845-883-7825. hurdsfamilyfarm.com
Hurley Stone Houses,
(Free/A). 17 Main St., Hurley. 25
of the oldest private homes in the
U.S. Home tours on Stone House
Day July 9, 2011. 845-339-4041.
hurleystonehouse.com
Hyde Park Drive-In Theater
($$/A). 4114 Rte. 9, Hyde Park.
Newly released films; two features
per night. Open April to Sept.
845-229-4738.
DriveInMovie.com/NY.htm
IMAX Theatre at Palisades
Center ($$-$$$/A). 4270
Palisades Center Dr., West Nyack.
The ultimate movie experience
with a six-story screen. 845-3584629. imax.com/palisades
Jacob Blauvelt House ($/A).
20 Zukor Rd., New City. Guided
tours of a Dutch restoration home
with Hudson Valley furnishings.
Admission includes ticket to the
museum exhibition. 845-634-9629.
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Kingston's Trolley Bus ($/A).
20 Broadway, Kingston. Three tours
of Historic Kingston. 800-331-0080.
ci.kingston.ny.us
Knox's Headquarters State
Historic Site ($/A).
Rte. 94 Forge Hill Rd., Vails Gate.
Extensive grounds for walking
tours of home of Revolutionary War
General Knox. Open May to Oct.
845-561-5498.
Kowawese Unique Area at
Plum Point (Free/A).
Rte. 9W, New Windsor. Park on
banks of Hudson River for
picnicking, hiking, and fishing.
845-457-4900.
Krieger Park (Free/A).
Greenfield Rd., Woodridge.
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Baseball field, basketball court,
playground, historic site. Open
year-round. 845-434-7447.
Last Encampment of the
Continental Army ($/A).
Rte. 300, New Windsor. 1782-83
campground of Washington's
continental army. Nature trail with
observation tower. Reenactments
and special events. 845-561-5073.
Locust Grove (Free/A).
2683 South Rd. (Rte. 9),
Poughkeepsie. The Samuel Morse
Historic Site, home of the artist and
inventor of the telegraph and Morse
code. House open May to Nov.
Gardens and trails open daily.
8am-dusk. 845-454-4500. lgny.org
Manitoga/The Russel Wright
Center ($$$/A). 584 Rte. 9D,
Garrison. Former home and estate
of Russel Wright. One home tour
daily thru Oct. 845-424-3812.
russelwrightcenter.org
Masker Orchards (Free/A).
45 Ball Rd., Warwick. Apple picking
daily. Enjoy barnyard baby animals
and pony rides. Open Sept. to Nov.
845-986-1058. maskers.com
Matterhorn Nursery ($$$/A).
227 Summit Park Rd., Spring
Valley. Botanical gardens, petting
zoo, fall harvest festivals. Open
Mon -Sat. (8am-5pm) & Sun.
(10am-5pm). 845-354-5986.
matterhornnursery.com
Mid-Hudson Children's
Museum ($/P). 75 N. Water St.,
Poughkeepsie. The Mid-Hudson
Children's Museum aims to be an
educational beacon in the Hudson
Valley where discovery leads to
lifelong learning. MHCM is a fun
and creative learning environment
that sparks curiosity, discovery, and
exploration. 845-471-0589.
mhcm.org
Minnewaska State Park
Preserve ($$/A).Rte. 44/55, New
Paltz. Mountain biking, hiking,
picnicking, cross-country skiing,
swimming and kids programs on
the Shawangunk Mountain Ridge.
845-255-0752.
Mohonk Preserve ($$/A).
Rte. 44/55, New Paltz. More than
100 miles of trails and carriage
roads for hikers, cyclists, crosscountry skiers, and nature lovers.
845-255-0919. mohonkpreserve.org
Montgomery Place ($$/A).
River Rd., Annandale-on-Hudson.
1804 Livingston Mansion with 434acre estate. Nature trails view of
Hudson River and Catskill
Mountains. Open Apr. through Oct.
845-758-6338.
Mount Gulian Historic Site
($/A). 145 Sterling St., Beacon.
Revolutionary War headquarters of
General von Steuben. Open Apr.
through Dec. 845-831-8172.
mountgulian.org
Mount Peter Ski Area
($$$$/A). Rte. 17A & Old Mt.
Peter Rd., Warwick. All ski levels
welcome. Tiny Tot training program
beginner ski and snowboard schools
and special events. 845-986-4940.
mtpeter.com
Museum of the Hudson
Highlands ($/A). 25 The
Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson.
Second location: Kenridge Farm
Rte. 9W South Cornwall.
Environmental education programs
exhibits nature trails and more.
845-534-7781 or 845-534-5506.
museumhudsonhighlands.org
Museum Village ($$/S).
1010 Rte. 17M, Monroe. A living
history museum preserving an
enormous collection of eclectic,
19th century artifacts. Special
events, hands-on exhibits; a favorite
for families. 845-782-8248.
museumvillage.org
Neversink Valley Area
Museum ($/A). 26 Hoag Rd. Off
Rte. 209, Cuddebackville. 300-acre
park and museum with children's
activity center trails narrated boat
rides. Open Apr. to Dec.
845-754-8870. neversinkmuseum.org
New Windsor Cantonment
State Historic Site ($/A). Rte.
300, Vails Gate. Site of new
National Purple Heart Hall of
Honor. Final encampment of
Washington's Army during the
Revolutionary War. Open from
Apr.-Oct. 845-561-1765.
Olana State Historic Site
($$/A). 5720 Rte. 9G, Hudson.
250-acre estate of Frederic Church
19th-century Hudson River School
artist. Guided house tours selfguided trail tours. 518-828-0135.
olana.org
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Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
Museum ($$$/S). Norton Rd.,
Rhinebeck. Vintage aviation and
automobile museum. Weekend air
shows. Open daily (10am-5pm)
from June 4, 2011 to Oct. 16, 2011.
845-752-3200. oldrhinebeck.org
Opus 40 & Quarryman's
Museum ($$/A). 50 Fite Rd.,
Saugerties. Six-acre sculpture built
from an abandoned bluestone
quarry. Open weekends May-Oct.
845-246-3400. opus40.org
Overlook Drive-In Theater
($$/A). 126 DeGarmo Rd.,
Poughkeepsie. Apr.-Sept. Newly
released films; two features per
night. 845-452-3445.
Pierson Farm ($/A). 1448 Rte.
211, West Middletown. Hay rides,
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haunted house, corn maze, petting
zoo, pumpkin picking, sheep
shearing and more. 845-386-1882.
Prospect Hill Orchards ($/A).
Clark's Ln., Milton. Apple picking,
pumpkin picking, and more.
845-795-2383.
Rondout Lighthouse ($$/A).
50 Rondout Landing, Kingston.
Historic 1913 Lighthouse. Tour
guides on site. Open May to Oct.
845-338-0071. hrmm.org
Eleanor Roosevelt National
Historic Site ($$/A). Rte. 9G,
Hyde Park. Guided tours of Val-kill
Cottage the private retreat of
Eleanor Roosevelt. Open May to
Oct. 845-486-1966. nps.gov/elro
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Presidential Library and
Museum ($$$/A). 4079 Albany
Post Rd., Hyde Park. Museum on
lives and careers of Franklin and
Eleanor Roosevelt. Open year-round.
845-486-7770. fdrlibrary.marist.edu
Sam's Point Preserve (Free/A).
400 Sam's Point Rd. off Rte. 52,
Cragsmoor. 5000-acre preserve in
the northern Shawangunk
Mountains. Walk through Ice Caves.
Expansive views hiking trails,
waterfall. 845-647-7989.
Saugerties Lighthouse ($/A).
168 Lighthouse Dr., Saugerties.
Accessible by boat or by ½-mile
trail. Open for tours from Memorial
Day weekend to Labor Day
weekend. Also, a museum and B&B.
845-247-0656.
Sawkill Family Ski Center
($$$/A). 167 Hill Rd., Kingston.
Summer activities include go-karts
and waterslides; winter skiing and
snowboarding. 845-336-6977.
Sat Nam Yoga Spa ($$$$/T).
Hurleyville. Retreats, yoga classes &
workshops, kids camp, teacher
training, beautiful gardens, ponds,
pool; Women's Circle Retreat July
4th weekend. 845-866-3063.
SplashDown Beach ($$$/A).
2200 Rte. 9, Fishkill. Wave pool,
water slides, "lagoons," bumper
cars, and boats. 845-897-9600.
Staatsburgh State Historic
Site ($/A). Old Post Rd.,
Staatsburg. 1895 Gilded Age
mansion overlooking the River.
Open (Wed.-Sun.) Apr. to Oct.
845-889-8851.
Stony Kill Environmental
Education Center ($/A).
Rte. 9D, Wappingers Falls. Working
farm. Open daily dawn-dusk.
845-831-8780. dec.ny.gov
Stony Point Battlefield State
Historic Site ($/A). Park Rd.,
Stony Point. Revolutionary War .
Reenactments. Open Apr. to Oct.
845-786-2521.
Storm King Adventure Tours
($$/A). 178 Hudson St., CornwallOn-Hudson. Guided kayaking &
hiking tours. Team building events.
Families welcome. 845-534-7800.
Storm King Art Center ($$/A).
Old Pleasant Hill Rd.,Mountainville.
Large sculpture park on 500 acres.
Guided tours, picnicking, and
family programs. Open Apr. to Nov.
845-534-3115.
Thomas Bull Memorial Park
(Free/A). 211 Rte. 416,
Montgomery. Boating, picnicking,
golf fishing, 845-457-4949.
Trevor Zoo/Millbrook School
($/A). 131 Millbrook School Rd.,
Millbrook. Accredited zoo with 150
exotic and indigenous animals.
845-677-3704. trevorzoo.org
Trolley Museum ($/A). 89 E.
Strand, Kingston. Trolley ride along
the waterfront to Kingston Point
Park. Visitors center. Thru
Columbus Day weekend
(12-5pm).845-331-3399.
Van Wyck Homestead Museum
($/A). 504 Rte. 9, Fishkill. Nat'l
Historic Site. Dutch colonial
homestead 1732. Revolutionary
War headquarters 1776-1783.
Open Weekends May to Oct.
845-896-9560. fishkillridge.org
Vanderbilt Mansion National
Historic Site ($$/A). Rte 9,
Hyde Park. Gardens and view of
Hudson River. Open daily.
845-229-9115. nps.gov/vama
Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
(Free/A). Main & Water St., New
Paltz. A 12-mile unpaved path for
walking and bicycling. gorailtrail.org
Washington's Headquarters
State Historic Site ($/A). 84
Liberty St., Newburgh. Washington's
headquarters from 1782-1783,
during the Revolutionary War. Open
from Apr. to Oct. 845-562-1195.
West Point Museum ($/A).
2110 South Post Rd., West Point.
The oldest and largest public
collection of militaria in the Western
Hemisphere.
845-938-3590. usma.edu/museum
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ANNUAL EVENTS
One thing is for
sure, there is never
a dull moment in
the Capital District!
Circle your favorite
events and head out
this summer with
the gang!
JUNE
19th Annual Kids' Arts Festival
(Free/A). June 1 (12-4pm).
The festival is back with 2
entertainment stages, fun-filled
performances and over 25 FREE,
hands-on arts activities for preschool and young school age
children to enjoy! Your kids are sure
to love the live entertainment,
including puppets, music, dancing
and wandering street performers
throughout the day. Jay Street
Outside of Schenectady City Hall,
(Rain Location: Inside City Hall).
518-382-3884 ext. 114. albany.com
Alive at Five (Free/A). Every
Thursday from June 6 - Aug. 8,
except July 4 (5pm-8pm). The stage
comes alive with music from
national, regional and local artists;
each night plays host to a different
genre of music. Concessions and
vendors will be there with all the
family fun of a hometown block
party. Albany River Front Park at
the Corning Preserve.
518-434-5411. albanyevents.org
9th Annual Juneteeth
Celebration ($/A). June 15 (126pm). Juneteenth is a community
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event focused on looking back,
reflecting and celebrating the
future. It is a family-friendly event
with music, entertainment,
educational information, refreshments, giveaways and more. Lark
Street (between Second & Third
Sts., Albany). 518-434-2032.
albanyevents.org
River Street Festival ($/A).
June 15 (10am-5pm). Enjoy live
music on two stages, local artisans
and food vendors from Greek to
Cajun on this free community day.
Kids will love the pony rides, minipetting zoo, games and activities.
River Street, Troy. 518-279-7997.
albany.com
Strawberry Fest & Art Show
(Free/A). June 15 (10am-3pm).
Discover music, food, art, children's
activities, gourmet marketplace,
farmers' market, wine tasting,
strolling fashion show, and
strawberries galore along six short
blocks of Union Street from Garner
Ave. to Van Antwerp Rd. Preceded
by a family fun 5K Run at 9am. Get
your sneakers on and go!
Upper Union Street, Schenectady.
518-370-0662. albany.com
Albany Father's Day Concert
(Free/A). June 16, (6:30-9:30pm).
Albany's annual Father's Day
celebration hosts a musical
performance and spectacular
fireworks at Albany's premiere
outdoor concert venue. Albany
Riverfront Park Amphitheatre.
Corning Preserve, downtown
Albany. 518-434-2032.
albanyevents.org
Eagle Mills Fathers Day
Flapjack Frenzy ($$/A). June
16 (8am-12pm). Old fashioned
pancake breakfast. Pancakes, French
toast, bacon, eggs, sausage, home
fries, biscuits and gravy, fresh fruit,
cider donuts, juice and coffee. Half
Price Admission to our Family Fun
Park with Breakfast Purchase:
$9.25/adult, $6/child (2-12), Under
2/free. Eagle Mills Rd. (off Rte. 29),
Broadalbin. 518-883-8700.
eaglemillsfun.com
Hidden City House & Garden
Tour ($$$$/A). June 27, (58pm). Tour the uniquely decorated
private homes in Albany's historic
Center Square. Admission is $20
(advanced tickets before June 20th
are $15). 518-465-0876.
historic-albany.org
41st Annual Round Lake
Antiques Festival (Free/A).
June 22-23 (9am-5pm). Held on
the parks and green spaces of the
village of Round Lake, this show
offers a huge variety of antiques
and vintage goods of all kinds as
well as food, music and more! You
don't want to miss the premiere
summer antiques event of the
Capital District! Located 1 mile off
Exit 11 of the Adirondack
Northway, between Albany and
Saratoga. 607-652-4798.
albany.com
33rd Annual Old Songs
Festival ($$$$/A). June 28-30
(Fri. 3 pm - Sun. 7pm).
Bring the family for a great
weekend of fun!Three days of
cultural music, dancing and singing
workshops, children's activities and
crafts. On-site camping. Altamont
Fairgrounds, Rte. 146, Altamont.
$25 general admission. 518-7652815. oldsongs.org/festival
JULY
39th Annual Athens Street
Festival (Free/A). July 13
(10am-11pm). Fun filled family
day. Food, crafts, live music, car
show, magician, ventriloquist,
parade and fireworks. Village of
Athens. 518-945-2789.
athensstreetfestival.com
Shaker Summer Craft Fair
($/A). July 13-14 (10am-4pm).
Find the perfect item for your home
or gift for a friend at our Summer
Craft Fair! Over 75 crafters on the
grounds of the Shaker Heritage
Society. Jewelry, apparel,
ornaments, and gourmet foods are
among the most popular items. A
Family Activity Station will host
activities for all age levels. Site
tours are offered on both days at
11:30 and 1:30. Admission/$4,
under 18/ free. 518-456-7890.
shakerheritage.org
Saratoga County Fair ($$/A).
July 16-21, (9am-midnight).
Agricultural exhibits, entertainment,
children's rides, food, more.
Great Places...
Let’s Go!
Fees:
$ - $5 & under $$$ - $10-$20
$$$$ - $20 & up
$$ - $5-$10
P - Preschoolers
S - School age
T - Teens
A - All ages
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Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa.
518-885-9701.
saratogacountyfair.org
58th Annual Greene County
Youth Fair (Free/$). July 25-28,
(Thursday-Saturday 9am-9pm,
Sunday 10am-5pm). The Greene
County Youth Fair celebrates
Greene County's longtime tradition
of agriculture and honors the
young people who will keep the
legacy alive for years to come.
Livestock judging, horseshow, live
music, arts and crafts, kids' rides,
vendors. Angelo Canna Town Park,
Mountain Ave., Cairo. 518-943-3223.
greenecountyyouthfair.com
AUGUST
6th Annual Ballston Spa Film
Festival (Free/A). August 2-3
(11am-4pm). Whether you're a
film-maker or just a film-lover,
mark your calendars! It is a familyfriendly festival that draws film
entries from around the globe and
around the neighborhood. The
BSFF is an outdoor, open air
festival. So bring your own chair,
get comfortable and enjoy quality
films from around the world! Films
are screened in several showings in
Ballston Spa. bspafilm.org
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4th Annual Wags & Whiskers
Family Fun Fair ($/A). August 3
(11am-4pm). Come join us for craft
and pet vendors, auction, bounce
houses, pet costume contest, reptile
show, miniature horses, live music
and demonstrations. All well
mannered pets are welcome.
Proceeds will benefit the
Schenectady County SPCA. Mabee
Farm Historic Site, 1080 Main St.,
Rte. 5S in Rotterdam Junction.
518-640-3537. countyspca.com/events
Altamont Fair ($$$/A). Aug. 1318, (10am-11pm). Keep agriculture
alive! Rides, children's games and
activities, food vendors, live music
and more. Altamont Fairgrounds,
Rte. 146, Altamont. Admission:
$15. 518-861-6671.
Schaghticoke Fair ($$/A). Aug.
28 - Sept. 2, (10am-12am). Time
for a good ol' fashioned fair! The
third oldest NYS. Rides, agricultural
exhibits and more. Kids 13 and
under free. 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd,
Rtes. 67 & 40, Scaghticoke.
Admission: $10. 518-753-4411.
schaghticokefair.com
32nd Annual Iroquois Festival
(Free/A). August 31-Sept. 1.
Cultural festival including
storytellers, singers, and an all
Iroquois artist market. The
Children's Tent will feature arts &
crafts activities including beadwork
and cornhusk doll making. Local
wildlife rehabilitator Kelly Martin
will be available to discuss wildlife
conservation in our bioregion and
will present a variety of wild
animals including birds of prey.
Iroquois Indian Museum. 324
Caverns Rd., Howes Cave.
518-296-8949. iroquoismuseum.org
36th Annual Capital District
Scottish Games ($$$$/A). Aug.
31- Sept. 1, (9am-6pm). Northeast
U.S. Pipe and Drum competition,
Highland dance and athletic
competition, food and more.
Altamont Fairgrounds. Rte. 146,
Altamont. 518-438-4297.
SEPTEMBER
Jazz Festival (Free/A). Sept. 7,
(12-9pm). Family friendly jazz
themes music festival. Albany River
Park Amphitheater at the Corning
Preserve. 518-434-2032
albanyevents.org
Fall Harvest Craft Fair ($/A).
Sept. 7-8, (10am-4pm). Handcrafted goods at America´s first
Shaker Settlement. Shaker Heritage
Society, 25 Meeting House Rd.,
Colonie. Admission: $4/adults,
under 18/free. 518-456-7890.
shakerheritage.org
LarkFest ($/A). Sept. 21, (10am5:30pm). Live music, kids' games
and activities, vendors, food and
more. Lark St., Albany.
518-434-3861. larkstreet.org
OCTOBER
Oktoberfest (Free/A).
Oct. 5-6, and 12-13, (11am-6pm).
Featuring German-American food
and entertainment for all ages. Kids'
tent featuring Mike the Juggler,
Puppet People, Wildlife Shows and
more. Hunter Mountain. Rte. 23A,
Hunter. 518-263-4223.
huntermtn.com
Fall Festival Craft, car and
Tractor Show ($/A). Oct. 12,
(10am-4pm). Great entertainment
with Kid's play zone, bounce house,
hay maze, cupcake bake-off, pieeating contest and much more!
Maple Ski Ridge, 2725 Mariaville
Rd., Schenectady. Mapleskiridge.com
Capital District
PLACES TO GO
Whether you’re
looking for a lavish
vacation or a wallet
pleaser, there are
plenty of places in
the Capital District
to fit your needs.
1000 Acres Ranch Resort
($$$$/T). 465 Warrensburg Rd.,
Stony Creek. Adirondack ranch
resort offering New York horseback
riding vacations. 518-696-2444.
1000acres.com
Agnes Macdonald Music
Haven Stage (Free/T). Central
Park, 500 Iroquois Way,
Schenectady. Outdoor amphitheater
features music, theater, movies and
family programs from late spring
through early fall. 518-372-5656.
musichavenstage.org
Albany Aqua Ducks ($$$/A).
Tour Albany by land and water
aboard state-of-the-art amphibious
vehicles. Departs Albany Visitors
Center at Quackenbush Square.
518-462-3825. albanyaquaducks.com
Albany Carriage Service
($$$/A).1000 Delaware Ave.,
Albany. Horse-drawn carriage ride
through the historic streets of
Albany. 518-465-5973.
Albany City Trolley ($$$/A).
Albany Visitors Center, corner of
Clinton Ave. & Broadway, Albany.
28-passenger trolley tours (9am4pm) highlight the attractions,
history and architecture of the
capital city. 518-434-1217 or
800-258-3582. albany.org
Albany Devils ($$$/A). Times
Union Center, 51 South Pearl St.,
Albany. Cheer on Albany's own AHL
hockey team. Season starts October
and ends April. 518-487-2000.
Albany's Indoor RockGym
($$$/S). 4C Vatrano Rd., Albany.
Indoor rock climbing, with rock
walls of all difficulties. Indoor cave
system. 518-459-7625. airrockgym.com
Albany Pine Bush Discovery
Center (Free/A). 195 New
Karner Rd., Albany. This ecosystem
is one of just 20 inland pine barren
environments in the world. Open
Tuesday-Friday 9am-4pm; Saturday
and Sunday 10am-4pm.
518-456-0655. albanypinebush.org
Armstrong's Elk Farm
(Free/A). 936 Hervey Sunside Rd.,
Cornwallville. See dozens of elk in
a natural environment.
518-622-8452.
Bailiwick Ranch & Discovery
Zoo ($$$/A). 118 Castle Rd.,
Catskill. Open year-round.
Horseback trail rides, pony rides,
petting zoo, ATV rentals, paint ball.
518-678-5665. bailiwickranch.com
Battenkill River Sports and
Campground ($$$$/S). 937
Rte. 313, Cambridge. Canoeing,
kayaking, tubing, fly fishing rentals
and instructions, camping along the
scenic Battenkill River.
518-677-8868. brsac.com
Bennett's Riding Stable
($$$$/S). 91 Gage Hill Rd., Lake
Luzerne. Horseback riding and
lessons. 518-696-4444.
lakegeorgenewyork.com/horses
Berkshire Bird Paradise
($$/A). 43 Red Pond Rd.,
Petersburg. Large bird sanctuary
featuring more than 2,000 birds of
Great Places...
Let’s Go!
Fees:
$ - $5 & under $$$ - $10-$20
$$$$ - $20 & up
$$ - $5-$10
P - Preschoolers
S - School age
T - Teens
A - All ages
HVParent.com
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more than 150 species. Open daily
May to Oct. from 9am-6pm.
518-279-3801. birdparadise.com
Boat House ($/A). 2855
Aqueduct Rd., Niskayuna,
Schenectady. Canoe rentals on the
Erie Canal. 518-393-5711.
boathousecnoeskayaks.com
Bronck Museum ($/A). Rte. 9W
& Pieter Bronck Rd., Coxsackie.
Complex of Dutch Colonial homes
and 19th century barns. Open May
to Oct. 518-731-6490. gchistory.org
Brown's Beach ($/A). Saratoga
Lake, Rte. 9P, Saratoga Springs.
Public beach, swimming, boating,
marina, restaurant and lodging.
518-587-8280.
Catamount Adventure Aerial
Park ($$$$/S). Route 23,
Hillsdale. An aerial forest
adventure. 11 self-guided courses
with 150 fun and challenging
elements including up to 40 zip
lines. 518-325-3200.
catamounttrees.com
The Children's Museum ($/S).
69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs.
Children have the opportunity to
learn by doing/touching and testing
in their own way, at their own pace.
518-584-5540.
childrensmuseumatsaratoga.org
Children's Museum of Science
and Technology ($/A). 250
Jordan Rd., Troy. Hands-on
children's museum featuring science
and history exhibits and activities.
518-235-2120. cmost.com
Cortina Mountain Resort
($$$-$$$$/S). 227 Clum Hill Rd.,
Haines Falls. Hotel with snowtubing park and paint ball park.
Game room, outdoor pool,
horseback riding, XC & downhill
skiing. 518-589-6378.
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Dutch Apple Cruises
($$$$/A).
141 Broadway (Port of Albany),
Albany. Cruise on the scenic
Hudson River. 518-463-0220.
dutchapplecruises.com
Empire State Aerosciences
Museum ($$/A). Schenectady
County Airport, 250 Rudy Chase
Dr., Glenville. Airplanes, models,
dioramas, photos and art are
combined with "please touch"
exhibits. Open year-round, Tues.Sun. 10am-4pm. 518-377-2191.
esam.org
FASNY Museum of
Firefighting ($/A). 117 Harry
Howard Ave., Hudson. Museum
activities includes creative play on
selected fire engines, hands-on
interactive and the McCadam Fire
Safety and Prevention Discovery
room, which offers a full range of
fire safety and prevention activities
for children. Join us for our
weekend puppet shows. Open daily
from 10am-5pm. 877-347-3687.
fasnyfiremuseum.com
The Fun Spot ($$-$$$$/A).
1035 Rte. 9, Queensbury. Rollerskating and blading, go-cart track,
and waterslides. 518-792-8989.
lakegeorgefun.com
General Philip Schuyler
House ($/S). Rte. 4,
Schuylerville. Guided tours of the
home of one of the region's leading
18th century families. Open from
May to Oct. 518-664-9821.
Glenville Mini Sportplex
($-$$$$/S). 104 Freeman's
Bridge Rd., Scotia. Mini-golf,
batting cages, driving range,
basketball. Open Apr. to Sept.
10am-10pm.
518-393-4140.
glenvillesportplex.com
Goold Orchard ($/A). 1297
Brookview Station Rd., Castleton.
Apple orchard with farm store,
cider mill, bake shop, annual Apple
Festival & Craft Show.
518-732-7317. goold.com
Great Escape and
Splashwater Kingdom
($$$$/A). Rte. 9, Lake George.
125 thrill rides and kid rides, shows
and attractions, and amazing water
park. 518-792-3500. sixflags.com
Greene County Resort &
Hospitality Association
($$$$/A). Cairo. Dedicated to the
promotion of Greene County's
Catskill Mountains, an historic
vacationland with resorts, inns,
B&Bs, hotels, housekeeping and
campsites. Famous festivals. Two
major ski areas in Hunter and
Windham. Located just south of
Albany. 518-622-9313.
thecatskills.com
Hathaway's Drive-In Theatre
($$-A).4762 NY Rte. 67, North
Hoosick. One screen. Fits up to
300 cars in the lot. Concession
stand. 518-686-7768.
hathawaysdrive-in.com
Henry Hudson Planetarium
($/A). 25 Quackenbush Sq.,
Corner of Broadway & Clinton Ave.,
Albany. Learn about planets,
constellations, galaxies and sky
legends. 518-434-0405. albany.org
Historic Cherry Hill ($/A).
523½ South Pearl St., Albany.
Learn about prominent Albany
family, the Rankin's, through tours
of their beautiful home. Open Apr.Dec. 518-434-4791.
historiccherryhill.org
Hi-Way Drive-In ($-$$/A).
Rte. 9, Coxsackie. Open seasonally,
April-Sept. Kids under 3 get in free.
518-731-8672. hiwaydrivein.com
Hoffman's Playland ($-$$/A).
608 Loudon Rd., (Rte. 9), Latham.
18 rides for all ages, arcade,
picnicking, food service. Apr.-Sept.
518-785-3842. hoffmansplayland.com
Hollywood Drive-In ($$/A).
Rte. 66, Averill Park. One of the
few drive-in movie theaters left in
the U.S., full snack bar. 518-2834425. hollywooddrivein.com
Howe Caverns ($$$/A). 255
Discovery Dr., Howes Cave. Go 156
feet underground and enjoy the
unique underground boat ride of
the Lake of Venus. Above ground,
have fun gemstone mining. Relax in
the café. Stay at the on-site motel.
Howe Caverns is located between
Albany and Cooperstown off Exit 22
of I-88. Open daily. 518-296-8900.
Ichabod Crane School House
($/A). 5 Albany Ave., Kinderhook.
19th century school named after
Washington Irving's fictional
character. Open May to Oct.
518-758-9265.
Indian Ladder Farms ($$$$$/A). 342 Altamont
Voorheesville Rd., Altamont. Baby
animal farm, petting farm, hayrides,
berry picking, farm store, and more.
518-765-2956.
indianladderfarms.com
Iroquois Indian Museum ($$$/A). 324 Caverns Rd., Howes
Cave. Children's hand-on exhibits,
gallery shows, festivals, craft
demonstrations and performances.
518-296-8949. iroquoismuseum.org
Lake George Shoreline
Cruises ($$$$/S). 2 Kurosaka
Ln., Lake George. Lunch/dinner on
moonlight cruise, narrated cruises
about Lake George and fireworks
cruises are also available.
518-668-4644. lakegeorgeshoreline.com
Lebanon Valley Speedway ($$$/A)
Rte. 20, New Lebanon. Amateur
racing, drag racing, car shows, gocart track. 518-794-9606.
lebanonvalley.com
LoveApple Farm ($-A).
1421 Rte. 9H, Ghent. Petting zoo,
pick-your-own fruits, homemade
preserves, and baked goods.
518-828-5048. loveapplefarm.com
Mabee Farm ($/A).
1080 Main St., Rte. 5S, Rotterdam
Junction. Oldest farm in the
Mohawk Valley. Arts & Crafts
Festival in Oct., Tours May to Sept.
518-887-5073.
Schist.org/mabee.htm
The Maize at Liberty Ridge
Farm ($$/A). 29 Bevis Rd.,
Schaghticoke. Explore a 10-acre
cornfield maze, find a barnyard's
worth of fun activities or pick your
own pumpkins. Nighttime "Spooky
Maze." 518-664-1515.
libertyridgefarmmaze.com
Maple Ski Ridge ($$$$/S).
2725 Mariaville Rd., Rotterdam.
Rentals for skis, snowboards.
Tubing. Lessons. 518-381-4700.
mapleskiridge.com
Martin Van Buren National
Historic Site (Free/A). 1013 Old
Post Rd., Kinderhook. Lindenwald,
home of eighth President of the
United States. Grounds open yearround. Open May to Oct.
518-758-9689.
Million Dollar Beach ($-A).
Lake George. Swimming, volleyball,
snack bar, and public parking.
518-743-9424.
Mohawk-Hudson Rail Trail
(Free/A). Miles of mostly paved
trails from Albany to Rotterdam
along the Mohawk and Hudson
rivers. Picnic areas. 518-447-5660.
National Bottle Museum
($/A). 76 Milton Ave., Ballston
Spa. Exhibits and videos about 18th
and 19th century bottle making
methods. Glassblowing instruction.
518-885-7589.
nationalbottlemuseum.org
Natural Stone Bridge & Caves
($$$/A). 535 Stone Bridge Rd.,
Pottersville. 23 miles north of Lake
George, self-guided hikes. Explore
the largest cave entrance in the
East; waterfalls, gorge, lighted
caves and more. 518-494-2283.
stonebridgeandcaves.com
National Museum of Racing
and Hall of Fame ($-$$/A).
191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs.
Interactive programs, children's
gallery, a behind-the-scenes track
tour. 518-584-0400.
RacingMuseum.net
New York State Museum
(Free/A). Empire State Plaza,
Madison Ave., Albany. Fascinating
and family-friendly exhibits, fullsized carousel that kids can ride for
free and Iroquois longhouse.
518-474-5877. nysm.nysed.gov
North Pole, Santa's Workshop
($$$$/A). 324 Whiteface
Memorial Hwy., Wilmington. Fun
theme Park, including the real
Santa at his village. 518-946-2211.
NorthPoleNY.com.
Oasis Family Fun Park ($$/A).
97 North Greenbush Rd., Troy.
Enjoy mini golf, bumper boats, ice
cream, snack bar, and more.
518-283-3646. oasispark.net
Old Stone Fort Museum
($$/A). 145 Fort Rd., Schoharie.
A 1772 church used as a fort and
attacked by the British during the
Revolutionary War. Thousands of
artifacts in six historic buildings.
518-295-7192. theOldStoneFort.org.
Outerzone, ($$-$$$$/T).
82 Congress St. Plaza, Saratoga
Springs. Laser-tag facility.
518-587-8243. outerzonesaratoga.com
Plotter Kill Preserve (Free/A).
Coplon Rd. off Rte. 159, Rotterdam.
632-acre preserve with three
waterfalls along marked trails.
518-386-2225.
Great Places...
Let’s Go!
Fees:
$ - $5 & under $$$ - $10-$20
$$$$ - $20 & up
$$ - $5-$10
P - Preschoolers
S - School age
T - Teens
A - All ages
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Riverview Orchards ($/A).
660 Riverview Rd., Clifton Park.
Enjoy apple picking, a country
store, hay rides, tours and honey
house. 518-371-2174.
rivervieworchards.com
Rogers Island Visitors Center
(Free/A). 11 Rogers Island Dr.,
Fort Edward. History of Fort
Edward area, one of the largest
British-built forts in North America
during French & Indian War.
518-747-3693. rogersisland.org
Sacandaga Outdoor Center
($$$-$$$$/T). 1 White Water
Way, Hadley. Whitewater rafting,
tubing, kayak instruction and
rentals. 518-696-7238. 4soc.com
Saratoga Automobile Museum
($$/A).110 Avenue of the Pines,
Saratoga Springs. Automobiles,
carriages, other vehicles and related
artifacts important to Saratoga
Springs, the Capital Region and
New York State. 518-587-1935.
saratogaautomuseum.org
Saratoga Convention &
Tourism Bureau ($-$$$/A).
297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
General information, exhibits. Open
daily 9am-5pm except in Dec.-Mar.
518-587-3241.
saratogaspringsvisitorcenter.com
Saratoga National Historical
Park ($/A).648 Rte. 32, Stillwater.
Historical Saratoga Battlefield that
marked the turning point of the
American Revolution accessible by
Tour Road. 518-664-9821.
nysparks.com
The Schenectady Museum &
Suits-Bueche Planetarium
($$/A). 15 Nott Terrace Heights,
Schenectady. Interactive exhibits,
new FETCH™ Lab from the popular
PBS TV series. 518-382-7890.
schenectadymuseum.org
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Schuyler Mansion State
Historic Site ($/S). 32 Catherine
St., Albany. Guided tours of 1763
Georgian-style home of Philip
Schuyler, a descendant of Albany's
earliest settlers. 518-434-0834.
nysparks.com
Shaker Heritage Society ($/A).
25 Meeting House Rd., Albany.
America's first Shaker settlement.
Museum, self-guided tours of herb
garden, barnyard, and trails.
518-456-7890. Shakerheritage.org
Shaker Museum and Library
($-$$/A). 88 Shaker Museum Rd.,
Old Chatham. Exhibition center of
Shaker life and culture. May-Oct.
Also visit Mount Lebanon Shaker
Village at Shaker Rd., New
Lebanon. 518-794-9100.
shakermuseumandlibrary.org
Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs
($/A). 136 Shrine Rd., Fultonville.
The Shrine is a great place to visit
for Mass or a pilgrimage. Located in
the scenic Mohawk Valley in central
New York State about 40 miles west
of Albany. Bring a picnic lunch and
browse the museums and gift shop.
518-853-3033. martyrshrine.org
Steamer 10 Theatre ($$$$$/A). 500 Western Ave., Albany.
Family-friendly shows and
entertainment. 518-438-5503.
steamer10theatre.org
Supersonic Speedway Fun
Park ($-$$/A). Rte. 145, East
Durham. Go-karts, mini-golf,
batting cages, shooting gallery,
rides, arcade. Restaurant, snack bar,
ice cream shop, picnicking.
518-634-7200.
Thomas Cole National
Historic Site ($$/A). 218 Spring
St., Catskill. Home of Thomas Cole,
founder of the Hudson River School
of Painting. 518-943-7465.
thomascole.org
Tree Haven Trails ($$-$$$/S).
1227 W. Galway Rd., West Galway.
Snowshoeing and XC skiing, with
track set trails and night skiing.
518-627-4260. bobstrees.com
Tri-City Valley Cats ($-$$$/A).
Hudson Valley Community College
Campus, 80 Vandenburgh Ave.,
Troy. Class A affiliate of The
Houston Astros. Open June to July.
518-629-2287. tcvalleycats.com
Troy Waterfront Farmers
Market ($/A). Summer: Hedley
Park Place, 433 River St., Troy.
Winter: Uncle Sam Atrium,
Broadway at 3rd & 4th Sts., Troy.
Market with fresh-picked and
handmade goods. Saturdays only.
518-321-5749. troymarket.org
Upper Hudson River Railroad
($$$-$$$$/A). 3 Railroad Pl.,
North Creek. The Upper Hudson
River Railroad is celebrating 10
years operating 2-hour scenic train
rides along the Hudson River. From
May to October, visitors enjoy
mountain scenery as the train winds
between historic stations at North
Creek and Riparius. 518-251-5334.
uhrr.com
USS Slater ($$/S). 141
Broadway, Albany. During WWII
563 destroyer escorts battled Nazi
U-boats on the North Atlantic,
protecting convoys of men and
supplies. In the Pacific, they stood
first in line to defend naval task
forces from Kamikaze attacks.
Today only one remains afloat. Step
back in time aboard the USS Slater.
The fully-guided tour takes at least
one hour. It will require climbing
ladders and walking through tight
spaces. Strollers are not permitted
on the ship. 518-431-1943.
ussslater.org
Willard Mountain ($$$$/S).
77 Intervale Rd., Greenwich. Skiing,
tubing park, lessons, special events.
518-692-7337. willardmountain.com
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and
Park ($/A). 80 Scout Rd.,
Gansevoort. Trails for hiking, XC
skiing. Educational programs. Open
daily, dawn-dusk. Call for
directions. 518-450-0321.
wiltonpreserve.org
Show me the cache!
A treasure hunt for the entire family
BY MERIDITH FERBER
stash, then used their own GPS
receivers to find the container. Soon
more people began hiding their
own containers and posting coordinates, and geocaching was born.
The exciting world
of treasure hunts!
“
G
eo-what?” This is how my
friend Jill responded when I
told her my family had gone
geo-caching over the weekend.
As a mother of three young
children, I am always looking for
fun things to do outdoors as a
family. Since our weekends are
divided between housework and
the kids’ activities, we wanted to
find something fun yet practical.
We also wanted to get the kids
outside and moving as much as
possible, even if just for an hour.
With rising childhood obesity rates,
we felt that finding such activities
was more important than ever.
The origins of geocaching
Geocaching was first created in
2000 by GPS enthusiast Dave
Ulmer, who decided to play a game
by hiding a container out in the
woods and noting the coordinates
with a GPS. He then posted these
coordinates on the Internet, and
anyone who wanted to play along
would then have to locate the
container using only a GPS. The
rules were simple: “Take some stuff,
leave some stuff.”
Within three days, two different
internet surfers read about Ulmer’s
A visit to geocaching.com was
my gateway into this exciting
world of treasure hunting. I
searched for caches nearby,
assuming I’d have to travel at least
an hour to participate. Luckily,
there were more than 30 caches
within 15 miles of my home!
The site rates each cache by
degree of difficulty and the “owner”
of the cache can post notes and
hints to make finding your way a
bit easier. Even more fun is the fact
that those who have found the
cache before you can electronically
sign the log book and encourage
you along the way.
A cache is usually a small
waterproof container containing a
logbook and "treasure," often toys
or trinkets of little value.
Occasionally, the cache owner will
put in a cash “prize” or special
keepsake for the first finder.
Our first cache hunt
Because we would be hunting
as a family, we selected a cache
with a low degree of difficulty.
We chose “Rodan’s Roost” at Burger
Hill Park in Rhinebeck, just a few
miles from our home.
Thirty minutes into our hunt, my
son had convinced himself that
there would be cupcakes, icing,
gold and stickers hidden in the
container. As we approached, I
admit I became equally as excited
to see what we’d uncover. We
carefully followed the GPS to the
listed coordinates and stopped.
There are a few rules to
geocaching, one of which is that
you cannot let “Muggles” (nongeocachers) know what you’re doing.
No one can see you remove or
replace the cache, for this is a very
secret society you’ve entered! Once
the coast was clear, we looked
around for a place the cache might
be stored. We found it rather
quickly. We opened the cache and
found a log book, as well as
treasures left by the cache owner
and other geocachers.
The other rules state that
geocachers “take some stuff, leave
some stuff” and sign the log book –
in other words, take a memento
and leave a little symbol of yourself
after signing the log contained in
the cache.
My son selected a small pencil
sharpener as his “treasure” and we
left a figurine in its place. We
replaced the cache, again making
sure no “Muggles” were watching
and headed back to our car, feeling
quite accomplished.
Our entire trip took about an
hour, but we talked about it for
many days following. It goes
without saying that if you decide to
hide your own cache you should do
so with respect and common sense
– it is important not to trespass
onto private property and not to
disturb any natural resources.
Meridith Ferber lives in Rhinebeck
with her husband and three children.
They moved to Rhinebeck in 2004
and enjoy exploring the Hudson Valley.
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Baby on board
Keeping baby safe and comfortable while traveling
BY MEGHAN FITZPATRICK-BORODEN
W
ith summer vacation season
upon us, you may be
feeling overwhelmed by
the prospect of traveling with your
wee one. When your baby makes
three or more passengers, traveling
can have additional complexities,
but there certainly is no reason
to pack the luggage away in the
attic indefinitely.
Despite the economy, the multibillion-dollar leisure travel industry
indicates families aren't staying
home. According to recently
released statistics by the U.S. Travel
Association, family travelers, adults
traveling with children or
grandchildren, account for 30
percent of the industry.
Ask about kid-friendly
accommodations
Local travel expert, Teresa
Tavernise, of Warwick Valley Travel
in Orange County explains that
resorts, cruise lines and airlines are
now accommodating families with
very young children. Many airlines
allow babies less than one month
old to fly. Cruise ships generally
welcome babies as young as 6
months, though Disney Cruise
Line accepts babies as young as
12 weeks. But how can parents
tell when their child is too young
to travel?
Is it safe to travel?
Pediatrician Barbara Gannon,
MD, of Washingtonville Pediatrics in
Orange County, discourages travel
before your baby's first round of
immunizations at eight weeks. “In
environments where the air is
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recirculated, such as on airplanes,
there is a greater risk of contracting
an airborne illness that vaccines
help protect against,”
explains Gannon.
Even after eight weeks, Gannon,
advises parents to talk to their
pediatrician before embarking on a
trip. Your child's doctor might
recommend additional vaccinations
depending on your final destination.
Gannon also recommends
referencing the 'Travelers Health'
tools on the Center for Disease
Control and Prevention's website,
(cdc.gov) including one that
shows what illnesses are threats
in each nation.
Prepare for the unpredictable!
When booking a vacation, bear in
mind how unpredictable life with a
baby can be. Tavernise, a travel
agent with more than 30 years
experience, urges parents not to
overlook the potential for a last
Kristen Cannizzaro of Marlboro
makes sure her daughter, Lucy, sips
from her cup as the plane takes off
to avoid ear pressure discomfort.
Photo provided.
minute emergency that could
prevent your trip from beginning.
"We absolutely recommend travel
insurance. It should be considered
part of the travel expense,"
Tavernise says.
Consider making travel arrangements
through an agent. Imagine making
reservations over the Internet and
arriving to find a major error and
having to sort it out with a baby
in tow.
"I can tell you horror story after
horror story," says Tavernise.
When making travel plans, ask
about amenities specifically
available to young families, to
maximize your baby's comfort.
Some international flights offer
seats with a skycot/bassinet for
babies. Cruise lines and resorts
allow parents to make reservations
for baby gear like high chairs, cribs,
formula, diapers and wipes.
Sometimes, baby food can be preordered for your suite, which can
greatly reduce the number of
suitcases needed. "It's just a matter
of inquiring and making the request
in advance," says Tavernise.
Local parents discuss travel
This summer, most vacationing
Hudson Valley families will load up
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BABY TRAVEL
the vehicle and join the millions of
Americans who take to the
highways, or they will fly domestically en route to their getaway.
Kristen and David McEvoy of
Montgomery took a 12-hour drive
to the Outer Banks of North
Carolina with their daughter, Avery,
when she was one year old.
McEvoy says she had hesitations
about taking the trip, especially
about how Avery would handle the
long car ride despite stops and an
overnight stay. "She was great,"
McEvoy recalls.
Joe and Kristen Cannizzaro of
Marlboro took their 22-month-old,
Lucy, on a plane to San Diego.
"We were very nervous to take
her on a plane to begin with,
but the thought of trying to
hold an almost two-year-old
for six hours was nerve-racking,"
Cannizzaro recalls.
To make the journey as
comfortable as possible the
Cannizzaros flew direct and
coordinated their flights with
Lucy's sleeping schedule in mind.
Helpful hints
Gannon recommends that babies
nurse or drink from a bottle or
sippy cup while the plane ascends
and descends to minimize
uncomfortable ear pressure.
Additionally, she advises against
medicating children with Benadryl
for the flight without first talking to
a pediatrician and never give a
medication for the first time on a
flight in case of an adverse reaction.
To friends and family with a very
young child, the McEvoys suggest
bringing new treats for the child to
play with to help pass time.
They brought along small,
inexpensive toys from the Dollar
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Store, which occupied Lucy
throughout the flight. Both families
also recommend investing in a
travel DVD player.
"I made several lists of what I
needed weeks before... I didn’t
want to forget anything," explains
McEvoy. "I also kept close track of
how much baby food Avery was
eating in a day so that I would pack
enough with a few extra, but not
overdo it because space is always
an issue when traveling.”
With car space limited by
luggage and a pack and play, the
McEvoys opted to rent a stroller
and baby proofing gates for the
rental house when they arrived in
the resort town.
The Cannizzaros were further
restricted by how much they could
pack for their flight. They didn't
pack necessities they could
purchase on arrival, such as diapers
and wipes.
Stay on schedule
Once in California, the
Cannizzaros stuck to Lucy's regular
daily schedule despite the time
zone difference.
They suggest keeping a watch
set to East Coast time. "I think
following her routine gave her a
sense of comfort," says Cannizzaro.
Gannon recommends slowly
adjusting your baby to a new time
zone for extended stays. "Shift by
an hour every day," she suggests.
Despite the stress that came with
planning and traveling, both
families agree their vacations were
well worth it.
Gannon offers these final words
of wisdom for vacationers with a
baby in tow: "Be patient and
be calm."
Meghan Fitzpatrick-Boroden is a
writer. She enjoys skiing, reading
and living in the Hudson Valley with
her husband and daughter.
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Calendar
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meetup.com/
hudson-valley-parent
to recieve invitations
to exclusive
events
Saturday, June 1
Disney's Little Mermaid Jr. Join us
under the sea! Admission: $21/adults;
$18/students. 7:30pm. The Woodstock
Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Rd.,
Woodstock. 845-339-4340.
Making hand-crafted soaps. Learn
about Cold Process soap making, the
history of soap making, natural soap
ingredients and more. Participants will
bring home 8 bars of soap and an
information packet including recipes.
Registration required. 9am-1pm.
Cornell Cooperative Extension,
18 Steward Ave., Middletown.
845-344-1234.
Riverfest. Full day of entertainment
including children's activities, live
music, large crafts and food fair. 11am6pm. Donahue Park, Shore Rd.,
Cornwall-on-Hudson. 845-534-4200.
Sunday, June 2
Bees in your Bonnet. Join us for an
indoor introduction to native solitary
bees, then examine bees on the trail
and learn how you can help these
native pollinators in your own backyard. 1-2:30pm. Albany Pine Bush
Preserve Discovery Center, 185 New
Karner Rd., Albany. 518-456-0655.
Callicoon Farmer's Market. Area's
largest, season-long farmers' market
featuring farm-fresh locally grown produce and artisan products. 11am-2pm.
Callicoon Creek Park. A. Dorrer Dr.,
Callicoon. 866-270-2015.
Monday, June 3
Community Tai Chi. Come enjoy Tai
Chi. Beginners of all levels are welcome!
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Marlboro Fit Day
Saturday, June 8
6pm-8pm. Mid Hudson Heritage
Center, 317 Main St., Poughkeepsie.
914-475-4397.
Mommy & Me. A time of arts and
crafts, stories, free play, and social time
with caregivers! 9:30-11am. Fishkill
Baptist Nursery School, 107 Rte. 82,
Fishkill. 845-896-9209.
Tuesday, June 4
Warwick Art League Art Session.
Paint, draw, and more from your own
set-up or photos at the Library. 9am11:30am. Greenwood Lake Public
Library, 79 Waterstone Rd. ,
Greenwood Lake. 845-477-8093.
Wednesday, June 5
Story Time. Stories and songs followed by play time! Ages 2-5. 10:3011:15am.Tivoli Free Library,86
Broadway, Tivoli. 845-757-3771.
Thursday, June 6
Early Detection. Presentation on Early
Detection and Management of
Ovarian Cancer. Learn the role of
ultrasounds, blood tests and other
forms of screening.Registration
required. 6:30pm. Vassar Brothers
Medical Center, Poughkeepsie.
1-877-729-2444.
Goshen Farmer’s Market
Friday, June 21
Friday, June 7
Love Our Kids Flash Mob.Join the
campaign for special needs families in
the region with a Flash Mob, featuring
dancers and drummers from Abilities
First youth programs, choreographed
by NP Dance Productions. 4pm.
Poughkeepsie Galleria Mall. 2001
South Road, Poughkeepsie.
845-876-2220.
Teen Scene. Social time for kids 10
and older with fun activities provided
by the library. 3-5pm. Plattekill Public
Library, 2047 Rte. 32, Modena.
845-883-7286.
Saturday, June 8
Math Circle. Enrichment program
geared toward middle school and
upper elementary students! We bring
puzzles, games and interesting math
problems to the library.1-3pm.
Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St,
Kingston. 845-544-4369.
BLT Club. LEGO brick building
program.10am-11am. Newburgh Free
Library, 124 Grand St., Newburgh.
845-563-3616.
Marlboro Fit Day. The 5K course
begins and ends at the entrance of
Cluett Schantz Memorial Park.
Stay in the loop!
newsletter.hvparent.com
Bossy Frog Band Concert
Wednesday, June 26
Following the race will be a day full of
sports, tournaments, exercise, healthy
living classes and fun, fitness related
activities for the entire family! 8am4pm. Cluett Schantz Memorial Park,
1650 Rte. 9W, Milton. 845-236-9162.
Paddlefest. Whether you're an
experienced kayaker or a novice, this is
a great opportunity for hands-on
learning with local experts and a
super-fun day. Free equipment use,
instruction and guided trips down the
river. 10am-4pm. Kowawese Unique
Area at Plum Point, Rte. 9W, New
Windsor. 845-297-5126.
Bare Naked Festival. Yarn spinning
demonstration, with crafts for kids, a
wood demo by Wood Worx, free massage by Subtle Energies, and a children's accessories vendor Thumbellina
Children's Accessories. 11am-4pm.
Rock Ridge Alpaca Farm, 229 Gibson
Hill Rd., Chester. 845-469-6196.
Rummage Sale. Browse the many
items for sale that have accumulated
over the years. 12-4pm. The Interactive
Museum, 23 Center St., Middletown.
845-344-3131.
Sunday, June 9
Callicoon Farmer's Market. Area's
largest, season-long farmers' market
featuring farm-fresh locally grown produce and artisan products. 11am-2pm.
Editor’s Pick
Touch -A-Truck. Kids of all ages will
have a chance to see and touch a
variety of vehicles. Admission: $5.
11am to 4pm. Orange County
Fairgrounds, 239 Wisner Ave.,
Middletown. 845-471-1900.
Sunday, June 9
Tractor Parade. Tractors old and new,
large and small parade down Main
Street at noon. Following the parade,
enjoy a tasty Chicken Barbeque under
the new pavilion at the Delaware
Community Center. 12-3pm.
Downtown Callicoon. 845-887-4444.
Monday, June 10
Let's Talk About Vascular Disease. A
frank discussion about vascular disease
and screening. Registration required.
6:30pm. Vassar Brothers Medical
Center, Poughkeepsie. 1-877-729-2444.
Tuesday, June 11
Meet My Family Trip Planner at the
2013 Touch-a-Truck event!
MyFamilyTripPlanner.com is a brand
new website that helps parents
plan day, weekend or holiday trips
right here in the Hudson Valley!
The site guarantees each listing is
kid-friendly, so you never have to
wonder if the kids will have fun!
Callicoon Creek Park, A. Dorrer Dr.,
Callicoon. 866-270-2015.
Touch -A-Truck. Kids of all ages will
have a chance to see and touch a mix
of vehicles: dump trucks, excavators,
fire trucks and more. 10-11am: hornfree hour for children with special
needs and sensitive ears. Admission:
$5. 11am to 4pm. Orange County
Fairgrounds, 239 Wisner Ave.,
Florida Farmer's Market. Cooking
demos and library programs along
with great local produce. 11:30am5:30pm. Rt 17A / Rt 94 Across from
Quick Chek. 172 North Main St.,
Florida. 845-344-1234.
Wednesday, June 12
Cornwall Farmer's Market. Great local
foods like cheese, pickles, beef and
produce. 9am-1pm. Town Hall Lawn,
183 Main St., Cornwall. 845-344-1234.
Thursday, June 13
Preschooler's story time. A full hour
of stories, crafts and more. Registration
required. 10:30-11:30am. Ethelbert
Crawford Library, 393 Broadway,
Monticello. 794-4660, ext. 5.
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Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli.
845-757-3771.
Saturday, June 15
Friday, June 14
Author Talk. If you love to read young
adult fiction about occult and the
supernatural, 7-8pm. Tivoli Free
Maybrook Village Yard Sale. Enjoy
browsing for bargains throughout the
Village of Maybrook. Adult and kids
clothing, home decorations and more!
9am-3pm. Village of Maybrook,
Rte. 208. Maybrook. 845-427-2717.
Sunday, June 16
Children's Day. A fun-filled day of
family entertainment on Father's Day
with the Two by Two Petting Zoo,
Magician and a host of 18th century
games. 1-4pm. New Windsor
Cantonment State Historic Site,
374 Temple Hill Rd., New Windsor.
845-561-1765, ext. 22.
Father's Day canoeing. Dads paddle
for free on their special day, on a canoe
or raft trip, when accompanied by their
families. Reservations required. Kittany
Canoes, 3854 Rte. 97, Barryville.
1-800-356-2852.
Monday, June 17
Learn About GERD. Learn how to tell
the difference between persistent
heartburn and something more
serious. Registration required. 6:30pm.
Vassar Brothers Medical Center,
Poughkeepsie. 1-877-729-2444.
Tuesday, June 18
Parents Of Multiples Club. Support
and friendship of those who are
expecting or have twins, triples and
higher order multiples. 7:30pm.
Harmony Baptist Church, 1790 Rte. 211
East, Midletown. 845-820-3511.
Wednesday, June 19
Afternoon Movies. All movies are free.
Call library for title. 2-4pm. Thrall
Library, 11 Depot St., Middletown.
845-341-5483.
To Know Them Is to Love Them. Join
ecologist Aaron Ellison for a lecture
and discussion about the diversity of
ants in the Northeast's forests, fields,
gardens, and homes. 6-7pm. Albany
Pine Bush Preserve Discovery Center,
195 New Karner Rd., Albany.
518-456-0655.
Thursday, June 20
Cookbook Critique Club. A new cookbook and recipes are available to try
each month! Registration required.
11am-1pm. Port Jervis Free Library,
138 Pike St., Port Jervis. 845-856-7313.
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Friday, June 21
Newburgh Illuminated. A festival of
arts, heritage and music. Join us as we
celebrate the City of Newburgh! 10am10pm. Exhibits and performances
throughout the City of Newburgh.
Please visit NewburghIlluminated.com
for details and locations. 10am-10pm.
845-568-2558.
Goshen Farmer's Market. The best in
local foods! 10am-5pm. Church Park,
33 Park Pl., Goshen. 845-294-7741.
Saturday, June 22
Pirate School! Madcap, swashbuckling, one-man family vaudeville show
created and performed by veteran NY
physical comedian and actor David
Engel. 3pm. Unison Arts Center,
68 Mountain Rest Rd., New Paltz.
845-255-1559.
Sunday, June 23
Guided Walking Tour. Starting at
Hurley Heritage Museum, rain or shine.
Admission: $3. 2pm. Hurley Heritage
Museum, 52 Main St., Hurley.
845-331-8852.
Monday, June 24
Tai Chi. Come enjoy Tai Chi. Beginners
of all levels are welcome! 6pm-8pm.
Mid Hudson Heritage Center, 317 Main
St., Poughkeepsie. 914-475-4397.
Tuesday, June 25
Preschool Reading Hour. Join the
library for age appropriate stories.1011am. Fallsburg Library, 12 Railroad
Plz., South Fallsburg. 845-436-6067.
Thursday, June 27
Science Club. Fun, hands-on science
with scientist from Bard College.
Grades 1-5. 4-5pm. Tivoli Free Library,
86 Broadway, Tivoli. 845-757-3771.
Friday, June 28
Teen Center. Sports, music, video
games and snack bar. Admission: $8.
6pm-9pm. Town of Fishkill Recreation
Department, 793 Rte. 52, Fishkill.
845-831-3371.
Saturday, June 29
Fireworks. Bring a blanket and enjoy a
great fireworks show at the park. 78pm. Fancher-Davidge Park, Lake Ave.,
Mad Apple Dash. A challenging 5k
through Pennings Orchard. 10am-2pm.
Pennings Farm Market, 161 State Rte.
94 S., Warwick. 845-986-1059.
Sunday, June 30
Bike and Hike Storm King. Come out
and walk, hike or bicycle with the
whole family and enjoy the best river
views in Orange County. 10am-2pm.
Rte. 218 between Cornwall-on-Hudson
and West Point.
Sweet 16 Youth Honor Gala. Goody
Goodies hosts its first Sweet 16 to
honor 16 exceptional young women in
the Hudson Valley! Admission:$20. 124pm. The Grandview, 176 Rinaldi Blvd.,
Poughkeepsie. 845-486-4700.
Wednesday, June 26
"School's Out For Summer" Party.
Celebrate Summer and the end of
school! BBQ, Rita's Ices, Bouncy House,
Face Painting. 5-7pm. Newburgh JCC,
290 North St., Newburgh.
845-561-6602.
The Bossy Frog Band. Award-winning
children's band performs a free
concert. 11am. Nyack Farmer's Market,
119 Main St., Nyack. 845-358-1115.
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