Grab and Go Kids Planner: Exercise, Movies 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!

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Where/When: , this Thursday and next Thursday, 6 p.m.

Why Go: Get some exercise in your weekly routine! All abilities are welcome at the meets!

Cost: Pay per event or get a pro-rated cost to join the club, see coach for details.

- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I Screening

Where/When: ; Thursday at 2 p.m.

Why Go: Get out of the heat and get ready for the finale of Harry Potter of Friday night by prepping with the last movie!

Cost: Free, no registration required

- Big Band Concert

Where/When: New City Library, 220 N. Main Street, New City, Saturday July 16, 6:30 p.m.

Why Go: Enjoy music of the 1930 and 1940s. Celebrate the library’s 75th anniversary.

Cost & Contact: Free, www.newcitylibrary.org

- Fundraiser in Memory of Keith Furey

Where/When: Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 Erie Street W, Blauvelt. Sunday July 17, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Why Go: Fundraiser for the family of Keith Furey, swim coach, Boy Scout leader and active community member who passed away from cancer. Event organized by Friends of Furey includes live music, clowns, face painting and raffles.

Cost & Contact: $30 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under.

- Sketch Fashions Like Bill Blass

Where/When: Rockland Historical Society, 20 Zukor Road, New City. Saturday, July 16 11 am - 12:30 p.m.

Why Go: Learn to sketch like famous fashion designer Bill Blass. Work with photos and mannequins.

Cost & Contact: $15, ages 10 to 16, 845-634-9629,

Why Go: It isn’t summer in Nyack for the little ones without the Farmer’s Market pickle vendor and a free concert from The Bossy Frog Band.  

When/Where: Thursday, July 14th. 11am-Noon. Nyack, NY.

Cost & Contact: Free. 845-358-1115

- 200 Classic Cartoons @ the Nyack Library

Why Go: Part of the Teen Movies to Keep You Cool series, anyone entering the 6th grade or older can kick it old school with Woody, Mighty Mouse, Caspar and Felix. Register for the summer reading program and you’ll be entered to win the DVD.

When/Where: Friday, July 15th. 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Nyack, NY.

Cost & Contact: Free. 358-3370.

- Outdoor Rock & Roll Concert

Why Go: Grab some chairs and head to Veteran’s Memorial Park in Orangeburg to enjoy a free concert by the regional favorite Risky Business band. A concession stand will be open.

When/Where: Friday, July 15th. 8pm. Orangeburg, NY

Cost & Contact: Free. 845-359-6503.