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Grab and Go Kids Planner: Games and Entertainment
Check out this weeks' kid friendly events!
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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.
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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.
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- Gaming Club
Where/When: Hobbytown USA; Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: Kids can just show up alone or with friends and play all sorts of board games and card games!
Price: Free.
Where/When: Little Gym on Saturday at 6 p.m.
Why Go: Kids ages 3 to 12 years old are kept entertained while Mom and Dad can go out and see that movie they've been talking about!
Price: $25 for members, $30 for non-members
Why Go: This fundraiser for Upper Nyack Elementary School promises carnival games, prizes, homemade food, arts and crafts, raffles and a lot of fun for the whole family.
When/Where: Saturday, May 21. 11am-3pm. Upper Nyack, NY.
Pricing & Contact: 845-304-3451.
Why Go: Grab a tent and some sleeping bags and register soon for this family weekend campout at Congers Lake Memorial Park.
When/Where: Friday, May 20 after 4pm - Sunday, May 22 at 10am. Congers, NY.
Pricing & Contact: $8pp for 1 night / $15 pp for 2 nights (light breakfast included) 845-639-6200.
Why Go: Nyack’s Amazing Grace Circus will host a benefit afternoon of medieval circus fun, food and music. Comedy jousting, acrobats, aerialists, and more! Proceeds will fund outreach programs of Grace Church Nyack.
When/Where: Saturday, May 21st. Noon-6pm. Grace Church. Nyack, NY.
Pricing & Contact: $35 adults/$15 kids/under 3 free. 845-348-8740.
Where/When: 401 N. Middletown Rd. in Pearl River;
Sunday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date is Jun. 12.Why Go?: All proceeds from this annual charity event will benefit Meals on Wheels. With an on-site deejay and food, this event offers fun for the whole family and is open to all cars and trucks. Categories include Best Antique Car, Best Classic Car, Best Late Model Car, Best Paint, Best of Show, People's Choice, Best Stock Truck and Best Modified Truck. Judging begins at 11:30 a.m. and awards will be at 3 p.m. For more information or register in advance, email PRSiteEvents@pfizer.com or call 845-602-6397.
Pricing: Free to spectators. Vehicle registration fee is $15 in advance, $20 the day of the event.
Where/When: Pearl River Library; Wednesday, May 18 from 4 – 5 p.m.
Why Go?: Children and young adults, ages 12-18 who like to read and enjoy competitive trivia, are invited to join this year’s “Battle of the Books.” This is the first meeting, so bring a friend and let the battle begin.
Pricing: Free. Call 845.735.4084 for more information.
Where/When: Storytime Room at the Pearl River Library;
Thursday, May 19 from 4 – 5 p.m.Why Go?: Celebrate the Japanese spring holidays of Girls Day and Boys Day. Children are welcome to bring a favorite doll, action figure or stuffed friend to the celebration.
Pricing: Free. Registration required. Call 845.735.4084.
- Relief for Japan Soccer Clinic
Where: Clarkstown South High School turf field
When: Saturday, May 21
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. for kindergarten to 4th graders
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for 5th to 8th graders
Fee: $20
Why go: proceeds go to Japan Society
- New City Library Elementary Art Show
When: Saturday, May 21; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fee: FreeWhy go: 30th Annual Show of Clarkstown Elementary School Art