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!
Orangetown Batting Cages
Where/When: The Orangetown Batting Cages are located at 82 Hunt Road in Orangeburg/Open 7 days a week: Monday through Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Why Go: Outdoor batting cages great for baseball and softball practice
Cost: $2 a round for 12 pitches or seven rounds for $10 or 16 rounds for $20.
Suburban Foraging at Cropsey
Where/When: Cropsey Community Farm New City, Wednesday, August 24th 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/
Mario the Magician
Why Go: Mario the Magician performs a children's magic show at the Nyack Farmers' Market.
Where/When: Nyack Farmers' Market/Thursday, August 25 at 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Pricing/Contact: Free.
Free Child ID Program
Where/When: Palisades Center Mall, West Nyack, Saturday, August 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: Masons are offering free child identification service. Have your child’s photo, fingerprints and vital statistics put on a CD. This will provide the critical information law enforcement needs if your child ever goes missing.
Cost/Contact: Free
Borderline Folk Music Picnic
Where/When: New City Volunteer Ambulance Corps/Sunday, August 28 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Why Go: Live folk and bluegrass music all day featuring Si Kahn and a separate jam and song area. Bring lawn chairs and a potluck dish to share. Craft vendors will be on site.
Cost/Contact: Free/Make reservations at solz1@optonline.net
