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YOUR Calendar Sunday, September 1 Alice in Wonderland. The Woodstock Shakespeare Festival presents Andre Gregory's offbeat, zany adaptation of "Alice in Wonderland" that the whole family will enjoy. 5pm. Woodstock's outdoor Elizabethan stage, 45 Comeau Dr., Woodstock. 845-247-4007. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Steven Sondheims's hilarious musical about life and love in ancient Rome. 2pm. Rivoli Theatre, 5243 Main St., South Fallsburg. 845-436-5336. 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. Gallery Opening-The Five: Contemporary Art From Japan. A group exhibition featuring paintings and photographs by artists traveling from Japan. There will be a demonstration in the art of Japanese calligraphy and tea ceremony. Japanese treats and refreshments will be served. This exhibit will be on display through the end of October. Opening reception is 4-6pm. Unison Arts Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd., New Paltz. 845-255-1559. Renaissance Faire. Enjoy storytellers, jousting, living chessboard, costume, vendors and more. Admission: $22/adults; $11/kids, free/under 4. Saturdays, Sundays and Labor Day, 10am-7pm. Sterling Forest, 600 Rte. 17A, Tuxedo Park. 845-351-5174. 32 Hudson Valley Parent Renaissance Faire. Sunday, September 1 23rd Annual Taste of New Paltz Sunday, September 15 Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Craft Fair. Features a blend of high quality work, exciting demonstrations, and wonderful food. Admission: $8/adults, $7/seniors, free/under 12. 10am-6pm. Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Rd., New Paltz. 845-2463414. Wednesday, September 4 Monday, September 2 Eat Healthy Farmers' Market. Selling assorted goods, including fresh fruits and vegetables. Cornell Cooperative Extension's Eat Smart NY staff will be available to provide recipes and taste tests to encourage families to try a new fruit or vegetable they may not be familiar with, and to promote healthy eating. The market is open to the general public. Every other Monday through October 28. 11am-2pm. Village Parking Lot adjacent to Ted Stroebel Center, 2 Jefferson St., Monticello. 845-292-6180, ext. 117. Tuesday, September 3 The Flip Side exhibit. Showcases the surprising artwork of five Vassar employees, from a kitchen worker's imaginative photography to a mathematician's graceful calligraphy. 10am3pm. Vassar College, James W. Palmer III Gallery, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. 845-437-5370. September 2013 Hits on the Hudson - Championship Weekend. Come watch some of the world's top show-jumping riders as they compete! Full day of activities sure to delight horse lovers, music lovers, and families of all ages! Championship Weekend concludes with a concert by country music legends, Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell. September 4-8. HITS-on-theHudson, 454 Washington Ave. Ext., Saugerties. 845-246-8833. Thursday, September 5 Canine Book Nook. Kids read to a registered therapy dog and practice their reading skills in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Registration required. 35pm. LaGrange Library, 488 Freedom Plains Rd., Poughkeepsie. 845-452-3041. Friday, September 6 123 PLAY Parent Child Playgroup. Meets every Friday for children 18 months and older in a preschool environment. A great place to have fun and learn with your little one! 9:1510am. 123 PLAY, 437 New Paltz Rd., Highland. 845-691-3593.