Food Drive, Fair, Fireworks and Swimming

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When/Where: June 21- July 4 from 1 p.m. to 12 a.m./1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
Why Go: The Palisades Center will play host to Rockland County’s newest family entertainment event, the Palisades Fair. The event will feature shows, State Fair amusement rides, fair foods and games.
Cost/Contact: $5/631-920-2309

Nanuet Library Snow Cone Day

When/Where: Thursday, June 21 from 5 to 8 p.m./
Why Go: Who doesn’t like summertime sweets? Stop by the Nanuet Library from for a snow cone and to sign up for the
Cost/Contact: It's free and you don't have to register. /

Girl Scout Holds Food Drive & Minimum Wage Petition Drive

When/Where: Saturday, June 23 at 8 a.m./Stop & Shop, 180 N Main St, New City
Why Go:  New City Girl Scout Hannah Buckler is running a food drive to benefit Soup Angels in Nyack where she volunteers. She is also holding a petition drive to get support to raise the minimum wage in New York State as part of her Silver Award Project.
Cost/Contact: Donations accepted

Clarkstown Pools Open

When/Where: Saturday, June 23 at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m./Germonds Pool, Lake Nanuet and Congers Pool
Why Go: It’s officially summer! All three town pools will open. Germonds Pool will be open from 12 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Lake Nanuet will be open from 11 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.  Congers Pool will be open from 12 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Cost/Contact: Clarkstown residents can register for seasonal or daily passes or pay the guest fee. /845-639-6200

Arts & Craft Demo

When/Where: Saturday, June 23 from 1 to 3 p.m./
Why Go: AC Moore has a free Arts & Craft demonstration. Stop by and see the “Wilton Fondant Fun” demonstration.

Cost/Contact: Free /

When/Where: Sunday, June 24, 6 p.m./145 College Rd, Suffern
Why Go: Get a jumpstart on the July 4 holiday with this local celebration.
Cost/Contact: Free

Pearl River Public Library Summer Reading Kickoff

When/Where: Registration is ongoing. Children start reporting on books read Monday, June 25. Kickoff event with Sidewalk Chalk Art Night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27 (rain date of June 28)/ Pearl River Library
Why Go: Encourage your children by rewarding them through the library’s summer reading program. This year’s theme is Dream Big: Read! The library provides the sidewalk and the chalk as well as teen volunteers for face painting. 
Cost/Contact: Free. For more information, go to the library website at www.pearlriverlibrary.org.

Pearl River Carnival

When/Where: Thursday June 28 through Monday, July 1. Open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends. /Central Ave. Field in Pearl River
Why Go: Treat the kids to rides, games and food with the money raised going to the Pearl River Park & Activities Committee to pay for the 4th of July fireworks on the Central Ave. Field.
Cost/Contact: $25 for unlimited ride passes.