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hvparent.com n Hudson Valley Parent 27 To sign up, please visit the Customer Service Desk located in the Food Court or register at www.Poughkeepsie GalleriaMall.com Tuesday, July 22 Tuesday, July 29 Tuesday, August 5 Tuesday, August 12 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-$10 Hudson Valley ANNUAL EVENTS The Hudson Valley never ceases to amaze us with it's multitude of kid-friendly events! Break out of your routine by heading out to a great event! (Continued on Page 20) Kenridge Farm Rte. 9W South Cornwall. Environmental education programs exhibits nature trails and more. 845-534-7781 or 845-534-5506. hhnaturemuseum.org *Museum Village ($/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 ($/A). 26 Hoag Rd. Off Rte. 209, Cuddeback- ville. 300-acre park and museum with children's activity center, trails, narrated boat rides. Open Apr. to Dec. 845-754-8870. neversinkmuseum.org New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site ($/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 ($/A). 5720 Rte. 9G, Hudson. 250-acre estate of Frederic Church 19th-century Hudson River School artist. Guided house tours self-guided trail tours. 518-828-0135. olana.org Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum ($/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 eater ($$/A). 126 DeGarmo Rd., Poughkeepsie. Apr.-Sept. Newly released films; two features per night. 845-452-3445. DriveInMovie.com/NY.htm Pat Tarsio Lanes ($-$$$/A). 173 South Plank Rd., Newburgh. Family bowling alley. Leagues, parties, Cosmic Bowling and Family Nights. 845-562-5250. tarsiolanes.com Pierson Farm ($/A). 1448 Rte. 211, West Middletown. Hay rides, haunted house, corn maze, petting zoo, pumpkin picking, sheep shearing and more. 845-386-1882. piersonsfarm.com Prospect Hill Orchards ($/A). Clark's Ln., Milton. Apple picking, pumpkin picking, and more. 845-795-2383. prospecthillorchards.com *Quinnz Pinz ($/P,S). We bowl you over with family fun! Kid-friendly bumper lanes, lightweight bowling balls and small shoes for kids available. Try our Cosmic Bowling experience, which includes laser lights, black lights and music! 13-19 Railroad Ave., Middle- town. 845-343-8121. Quinnzpinz.com Rock Ridge Alpaca Farm (Free/A). June 8-9, (11am–4pm). Enjoy an educational free farm tours every weekend, "Shop the Shed" and more! Rock Ridge Alpacas, 229 Gibson Hill Rd., Chester. 845-469-6196. rockridgealpacas.com (Continued on Page 28)