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Family Events: Fishing Derby and Charlie Brown

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  • Why Go: Kids ages 8-12 can help Keep Rockland Beautiful by painting neighborhood trash cans. When they are done, have fun trying to spot them around the county. 
  • When/Where: Saturday, July 23rd.  Noon - 1:30pm. New City, NY.
  • Pricing & Contact: Suggested $5 donation toward materials.  845-634-9629.

 

Suffern Fishing Derby

  • Why Go: Catch and release fishing competition for kids 13 and under. There will be prizes and refreshments, too. 
  • When/Where: Saturday, July 23rd. 8:30am. Suffern, NY.
  • Pricing & Contact: Free. 845-357-2600.

 

Laurie Berkner Band

  • Why Go: Always a fun show with the wildly popular children’s music singer/songwriter, Laurie Berkner.  
  • When/Where: Saturday, July 23rd. Shows at 11:00am and 3:00pm. Tarrytown, NY.
  • Pricing & Contact: $35. 877-840-0457.

 

Indoor Butterfly Exhibit

  • Why Go: Walk among the butterflies in the greenhouse, enjoy the beauty of some native species and learn about their life cycles and habits. This nature center is great for families and particularly ideal for small children.
  • When/Where: Ongoing through Sept 30th. Weekdays 9:30am - 4:30pm. Weekends 10:00am - 4:30pm. Scarsdale, NY.
  • Pricing & Contact: $7 adults/ $5 children. No additional charge for butterfly exhibit.  914-723-3470.

 

The Music of Charlie Brown

  • Why Go: Part of the West Point Band’s Jazz Knights “Music Under the Starts” series. Pack a picnic and enjoy favorite Charlie Brown classics arranged by members of the band. This concert, geared toward families, is also collecting non-perishable food items for “Food Band of Hudson Valley.” 
  • When/Where: Sunday, July 24th.  7:30pm.  West Point, NY.
  • Pricing & Contact: Free. 845-938-2617.
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