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20 Hudson Valley Parent n June 2014 18 Hudson Valley Parent Q June 2013 Cover Kid Courtney loves taking walks at many of the beautiful parks in the region. HIKING SWIMMING FESTIVALS BIKING MOVIES FAIRS AND MORE! HV Parent Travel Guide 2013 photo by Kit DeFever; KitDeFever.com HVParent.com Q Hudson Valley Parent 19 JUNE 5th Annual Carlys' Kids Day ($/A). June 1 (11am-4pm). Face painting, bouncy houses, a dunk tank, crafts, cookie decorating, performances, tattoos, games and more. Children who donate a new book will receive a voucher for their choice of a free cotton candy, snow cone or popcorn item. Orange County Choppers. Rte. 17K, Newburgh. 845-742-6370. Greek Festival (Free/A). June 6-9 (Thu. 5:30pm-10pm; Fri. noon- midnight; Sat. 11am-midnight; Sun. 12pm-8pm). The largest cultural festival in Rockland County. Foods, pastries, music, handicrafts and children's activities. 1 Marycrest Rd., West Nyack. 845-623-4023. 7th Annual REACH Foundation Fun Run ($- $$$$/A). June 9 (8am). There will be refreshments, t-shirts, entertainment and lots of family fun! 5K awards will be given in 5 different age categories. Fees: $5/student walk; $10/adult walk; $25/5K runner. Torne Valley Sports Complex. 115 Torne Valley Rd., Hillburn. 914-414-3069. 14th Annual Kingston Kayak Festival ($$/A). June 8 (10am- 4pm). 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 ($/A). July 5-7. Be there for the incredible sight of hot air balloons launching over the Hudson. There will be an early morning and an evening launch on Saturday and Sunday. This year Dutchess County is celebrating 300 years of Democracy with a Freedom 5K on Saturday (9-10am) 845-454-1700. dcrcoc.org Festa (Free/A). July 18-20 (6pm- 11pm). Two days of Children's rides and games, specialty foods, music, and craft vendors. St. Joseph's Church grounds. 34 South Chestnut St., New Paltz. 845-255-5635. Hurley Stone House Day ($/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 ($$$$/A). July 18-21 (8am-12am). Enjoy four days of world-renown bluegrass & acoustic music, outstanding food, crafts, and vendors. $170/whole festival inc. Great Places... Let's Go! Kid-friendly rating: P - Preschoolers S - School age T - Teens A - All ages Please call ahead to verify times and fees. Dates are subject to change, please call to confirm. $$$ - $10-$20 $$$$ - $20 & up Fees: $ - $5 & under $$ - $5-$10 Hudson Valley ANNUAL EVENTS The Hudson Valley never ceases to amaze us with it's multitude of kid-friendly events! Break out of your routine by heading out to a great event! (Continued on Page 20) HVParent.com Q Hudson Valley Parent 19 JUNE 5th Annual Carlys' Kids Day ($/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. noon- midnight; 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 (10am- 4pm). 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 ($/A). July 5-7. Be there for the incredible sight of hot air balloons launching over the Hudson. There will be an early morning and an evening launch on Saturday and Sunday. This year Dutchess County is celebrating 300 years of Democracy with a Freedom 5K on Saturday (9-10am) 845-454-1700. dcrcoc.org Festa (Free/A). July 18-20 (6pm- 11pm). Two days of Children's rides and games, specialty foods, music, and craft vendors. St. Joseph's Church grounds. 34 South Chestnut St., New Paltz. 845-255-5635. Hurley Stone House Day ($/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 ($$$$/A). July 18-21 (8am-12am). Enjoy four days of world-renown bluegrass & acoustic music, outstanding food, crafts, and vendors. $170/whole festival inc. Great Places... Let's Go! Kid-friendly rating: P - Preschoolers S - School age T - Teens A - All ages Please call ahead to verify times and fees. Dates are subject to change, please call to confirm. $$$ - $10-$20 $$$$ - $20 & up Fees: $ - $5 & under $$ - $5-$10 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! (Continued on Page 20) The Hudson Valley offers fun for the entire family from the Trout Parade in Sullivan County to 169th County Fair in Dutchess County. Don't miss out! JUNE Annual Kingston Kayak Festival ($$/A). June 14 (10am-4pm). inking about getting into kayaking? If so, this is a great opportunity to get instruction, paddle a few boats and check out the latest gear. ere will be refreshments, vendors and on-water demos. Kingston Point Beach. 53 Delaware Ave., Kings- ton. 845-338-5021. Trout Parade (Free/A). June 14 (11am- 3pm). e parade will step off promptly at 1pm with the 2014 Grand Marshal and a wide variety of antique and classic cars, music, entertainment, and floats representing local businesses, organiza- tions and performance groups from the Catskills and beyond. Look for enter- tainment all down Main Street. Living- ston Manor. 845-436-4227. REACH Foundation Fun Run/Walk 2014 ($-$$$/A). June 8 (7am). ere will be refreshments, t-shirts, enter- tainment 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. REACHFoun- dation.org *Millbrook Literary Festival (Free/A). June 21. (8-4:30) Dozens of thought-provoking and entertaining authors will participate in panel discus- sions, readings and signings. Includes workshops for children and young adults. 3 Friendly Lane, Millbrook. Mill- brookbookfestival.org *Clearwater's Great Hudson River Revival ($$$$/A). Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson. Music and environ- mental festival featuring music concerts, boat rides, children's cras & activities, green living expo, farm market, market place and more! June 21-22. 877-435- 9849. Clearwaterfestival.org *Newburgh Illuminated (Free/A). City of Newburgh. ree-day festival focus- ing on what's Made in Newburgh. In- cludes bike & trike parade, cras, games, comedy show, dance party, concert and more! June 20-22. Newburghilluminated- festival.com JULY Mid-Hudson Balloon Festival ($/A). July 4-6. Be there for the incredible sight of hot air balloons launching over the Hudson. ere will be early morning and an evening launches. Multiple lo- cations in Poughkeepsie. 845-454-1700. dcrcoc.org Hurley Stone House Day ($/T). July 12 (10am-4pm). Explore America's oldest private homes with costumed guides, militia re-enactors, cras and colonial era demonstrations along with the Town Library fair. Rain or shine. Main Street, Hurley. 845-331-4121. 16th Arts Walk (Free/A). July 19 (11am-5pm). Rain date: July 21. Origi- nal fine arts on display, live music, dance and stilt walkers. Downtown Front St., Port Jervis. 845-856-6694. 845-985- 7700. timeandthevalleysmuseum.org Ulster County Fair ($$$/A). July 29- Aug. 3 (10am-midnight). Rides, agricultural exhibits, performers, horse shows, tractor pulls. Admission: $15. Ulster County Fairgrounds. 249 Liber- Great Places... Let's Go! Fees: $ - $10 & under $$$ - $20-$25 $$ - $11-$19 $$$$ - $26 & up 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.