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hvparent.com n Hudson Valley Parent 33 Hudson Area Library's Story Time On-the-Go. Librarians, staff and board members read to kids at Hudson Farmers' Market this fall. 11am-12pm. Hudson Farmers' Market. 6th & Columbia St., Hudson. 518-828-1792. International Gaming Day. Celebrate International Gaming Day, sponsored by the American Library Association. Board Games, Video Games, Minecraft Contest and more. All ages that "got game" are welcome. 12:30 - 2:30pm. Newburgh Free Library Storyhour Room. 124 Grand St., Newburgh. 563-3601. Moonlight Owl Prowl. Take a moonlit stroll while we learn about owls and how to identify their calls. Free admission. 6-8pm. Columbia Land Conservancy. 49 Main St., Chatham. 518-392-5252. 3: Friday Cookbook club. Do you love to cook? Love to discuss cookbooks and recipes? Join our once a month cookbook club. Pick up the monthly cookbook, prepare a recipe, bring a dish, share and discuss it. Call or stop by the reference desk for more information or to be added to the list. 1- 2:30pm. Goshen Public Library & Historical Society Library Meeting Room. 203 Main St., Goshen. 294-6606. Family Craft Night. Round up the whole family and come to Blodgett to create a fun fall craft together. No registration required. 6pm. Blodgett Memorial Library. 37 Broad St., Fishkill. 896-9215. Love My Library Drop in Story Class. A drop in story time for all ages not yet in kindergarten! A fun time with stories, songs and a craft! 11-11:30am. Goshen Public Library & Historical Society Library Meeting Room. 203 Main St., Goshen. 294-6606. Video Game Club Under 12s. Join your friends to play some fun Wii games, play with Legos and have a snack! 4-5:15pm. Goshen Public Library & Historical Society Library Meeting Room. 203 Main St., Goshen. 294-6606. 4: Saturday Adult Coloring. Join other adults who enjoy this relaxing hobby. Coloring sheets and markers provided.12-2pm. Newburgh Free Library Main- Lower Level. 124 Grand St., Newburgh. 563-3601. Harvest Hop III. The Hudson Valley's renowned dance band, The Phantoms, return for a third year to perform a benefit concert to support local children with autism. This year's honoree is Crystal Jacob, Spectrum Service's Board President and Vice President of Branch Administration at Catskill Hudson Bank. Ticket price includes an assortment of fun fare to fit the season: a first hour open bar of wine and beer with a cash bar for mixed drinks, served hors d'oeuvre and a buffet spread of light delicacies. Silent auction. 7-10pm. Diamond Mills. 25 S Partition St., Saugerties. 336-2616 ext.165. High Five! Talking, singing, reading, writing, playing with your child. Early family literacy program with gifts, books, prizes and lunch. 11am - 1pm. Hudson Area Library. 51 N. 5th St., Hudson. 1-518-828-1792. Horse Fun Day. This event is geared for all ages. Groups are welcomed and a great field trip for any club. Groom a horse or pony. Ride a horse "lead-line" (helmets provided). Learn about horse anatomy, tack and the standard bred breed. Play horse games. Create and decorate a horse craft. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Space is limited, must register. 9am-1pm. Northwind Horse Farm. 2496 Bruynswick Rd., Wallkill. (Continued on Page 34) Staff Picks Harvest Hop III. Nov. 4. The Hudson Valley's renowned dance band, The Phantoms, return for a third year to perform a benefit concert to support local children with autism. This year's honoree is Crystal Jacob, Spectrum Service's Board President and Vice President of Branch Administration at Catskill Hudson Bank. Ticket price includes an assortment of fun fare to fit the season: a first hour open bar of wine and beer with a cash bar for mixed drinks, served hors d'oeuvre and a buffet spread of light delicacies. Silent auction. 7-10pm. Diamond Mills. 25 S Partition St., Saugerties. 336-2616 ext.165. Moonlight Owl Prowl. Nov. 4. Join CLC to take a moonlit stroll while we learn about owls and how to identify their calls. Free admission. 6-8pm. Columbia Land Conservancy. 49 Main St., Chatham. 518-392-5252. Bring the Kids! 2nd Saturdays. Nov. 11. The second Saturday of each month – designed for kids (ages 4+) and their families. Explore the past through hands-on chores, games and crafts. Take a flashlight tour of the Boscobel mansion, take a break with a snack and bring the memories home with a special craft. 9:30-11:30am. Boscobel House and Gardens. 1601 Rte. 9D, Garrison. 265-3638. Town of Wappinger Veterans' Day Ceremony. Nov. 11. Solemn ceremony honoring our nation's veterans. 2-3pm. Town Hall. 20 Middlebush Rd., Wappingers Falls. 297-0720. The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze. Nov. 12. The tri-state area's biggest, most electrifying Halloween event returns with more pumpkin power than ever before! Meander through an historic, 18th century riverside landscape and discover a breathtaking display - all made of jack o' lanterns! Showings through Nov. Times vary by tickets. The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze. 525 S Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson. 914-366-6900. Thankful for Dessert Program for Teens. Nov. 16. Presented by Nancy Kaufer- Grades 6 and up. Nancy will guide you in preparing some easy-to-make, delicious Thanksgiving desserts. Registration required. 4:30pm. Tuxedo Park Library. 227 Rte. 17, Tuxedo Park. 351-2207. Holiday Vendor Fair. Nov. 19. Shop from over 35 vendors and crafters, raffles, food, hot cocoa, festive musics, special guest appearance. All proceeds benefit the Ty Louis Campbell Foundation for childhood cancer research. 10am-4pm. Mill Creek Caterers. 17 State Rte. 376, Hopewell Junction. 204-5447. Rockin' Saturdays. Nov. 25. Rockin' Saturday is our "All Ages" open jump night. Be ready to jump, laugh with friends and enjoy an evening of "fitness and competition disguised as fun." Every Saturday 9-11pm. Rockin' Jump. 333 North Bedford Rd., Mount Kisco. 914-743-5730. For more daily fun activities, log onto hvparent.com/calendar