Family Events: Free Shakespeare, Community Carnival and Soap-Making

Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week.

You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.

Look for the kids' planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!

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• Why Go: The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) and The Merry Wives of Windsor performed at scenic Tallman Mountain State Park. 
• When/Where: Friday, June 3rd. 6pm-8:15pm. Palisades, NY.
• Pricing & Contact: Free. 845-365-9709

Orangeburg Volunteer Fire Association Carnival

• Why Go: Carnival fun and food at this annual event with Saturday night fireworks!
• When/Where: Wednesday, June 1st - Sunday, June 5th. Orangeburg, NY.
• Pricing & Contact: Advance tickets or day of. 845-848-2290. 

Sheep and Wool Festival 

• Why Go: Support the Fiber Craft Studio in Chestnut Ridge by enjoying a day of animals, wool and demonstrations. Hands on felting, spinning and dyeing activities and enjoy lunch at the Threefold Cafe or the sushi table.
• When/Where: Sunday, June 5th. 10am-5pm. Chestnut Ridge, NY.
• Pricing & Contact: Admission is free. Small charge for activities. 845-425-2891.

• Why Go: Don’t miss opening day as the Piermont Farmers’ Market begins its seventh year.
• When/Where: Sunday, June 5th. 9:30am-3pm.  Piermont, NY.
• Pricing & Contact: 914-923-4837.

Soap Making with Your Children

• Why Go: Learn how to make Glycerin-based soap with an experienced soap maker.  Children ages five and up together with parents will make soap and bring some home.
• When/Where: Saturday, June 4th. 10am-noon. Yorktown Heights, NY
• Pricing & Contact: $25 adult/ $5 child. Registration required.  914-962-2368 ext. 2.