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. We want to hear from you!
Little Dragons Karate
Where/When: Nanuet, Dragon's Den Mixed Martial Arts, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: Get your three to six year olds out learning coordination and team work while having fun.
Cost: Free introductory class
Kids Capoeira Trial Class for 3 & 4 year olds
Why Go: This Brazilian martial art disguised as a dance is all the rage in the U.S. and is a perfect way to bring rhythmic exercise to your little one’s gross motor development. Fun and games, balance and coordination - a perfect blend.
Where/When: Nyack, Thursday, August 18 from 3:30 to 4:15pm
Pricing/Contact: $5/845-553-0996
Suburban Foraging at Cropsey!
Where/When: Cropsey Community Farm New City, Friday, August 19 and Wednesday, August 24 at 5 p.m.
Why Go: Join suburban foragers Paul Tappenden and Adrienne Gomez as they lead you through a wild walk of discovery, identifying and harvesting edible plants – many of which you probably never knew you could eat. At the end of the walk, everyone will be able to participate in the preparation and tasting of a delightful meal created from the day’s wild finds!
Cost/Contact: $20 for adults, $10 for children/ http://cropseyfarm.org/programs-workshops/
Teen Gaming Competition
Where/When: New City Library, Friday, August 19 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Why Go: Compete against other teens in challenges of Rock Band and board games.
Cost/Contact: Free/ www.newcitylibrary.org
Natural Beauty
Where/When: New City Library/Saturday, August 20 at from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Why Go: Learn how to make facials, herbal baths and body lotions with kitchen and backyard ingredients.
Cost/Contact: Free/Pre-registration required, call 634-4997 extension 139/ www.newcitylibrary.org
