Grab and Go Kids Planner: Crafts, Playtime and More

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We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

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!

- Fuzzoodles Make and Take

Where/When: ; Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Why Go: Get your crafting on with these cute fuzzy creatures! Plus, every Wednesday is now Summer Fun Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. until the end of August!

Price: Free!  

- Playtime

Where/When: , Monday thru Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Why Go: Sometimes it rains, but that doesn't mean your kids have any less energy. Take them to Wee Play where they can run around until their heart's content!

Price: $10 for members, $14 for non-members

- Homegrown String Band at the Pearl River Public Library

When/Where: On Sunday, Jun. 12 at 3 p.m., Pearl River Public Library on Franklin Ave. will present the musical stylings of family music group, Homegrown String Band.

Why Go: This one-hour musical program will include down home traditional Appalachian music with clog and buck dancing from this four piece family string group playing fiddle, banjo, mandolin and guitar.

Pricing: Free

- Suddenly Summer with Danna Banana

When/Where: Tuesday, Jun. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Story Time Room at the Pearl River Public Library.

Why Go: Kick off summer with the dulcet tones of Danna Banana. This program is geared to children up to age 6 accompanied by an adult.

Pricing: Free. No registration required.

- Fat Tire Festival @ Blue Mountain Reservation

Why Go: A great Mountain Bike festival for the whole family.  Music, fun, races (kids and teens).  Ride the trails, enjoy the demonstrations and much more.

When/Where: Sunday, June 12th. 10am-4pm. Peekskill, NY.

Pricing & Contact: Free.

- Rockland Gay Pride Celebration

Why Go: All are welcome at this lively festival.  Free and family friendly, this annual event draws crowds for a great day of fun. Vendors, hip hop dance workshop, singing, children’s activities, and face painting.

When/Where: Sunday, June 12th.  11:30am-5pm. Nyack, NY.

Pricing & Contact: Free. 845-634-5729 x 307.

- Suffern Fishing Derby

Why Go: Catch and release fishing competition for kids 13 and under.

When/Where: Saturday, June 11th. 9am. Suffern, NY.

Pricing & Contact: Free. 845-357-7943.

- Summer Ice Skating at Congers Lake Memorial Park

Why Go: Choose from outdoor skating in summer-like heat or useing the roller rink. Music and games. Limted number of skates available. Open to 5th and 6th graders

Where/When: Friday, June 10 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Congers Lake Memorial Park - "The Wheel Park"

Pricing: Free

- KidsRun2

Why Go: Even if you and your family haven't signed up for the 2-mile walk/run, you can cheer on friends and enjoy the health fair hosted by Clarkstown PTA Council

Where/When: Saturday, June 11 from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. at Rockland Lake State Park

Pricing/Contact: Free if you get into the parking lot before 8 a.m. or there will be a parking fee. www.kidsrun2.info

- Children's Garden Club

Why Go: Seedlings planted in outdoor garden by children, admire garden art and posters

When/Where: Sunday, June 12 at 3 p.m. at New City Library, 220 N. Main Street, New City

Pricing/ Contact: Free. www.newcitylibrary.org