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!
Outdoor Concert
Where/When: Germonds Park, Wednesday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: Outdoor concert with 50’s and 60’s music by “Adam and the NewHearts”
Cost/Contact: Free. 845-639-6200 or www.town.clarkstown.ny.us
Highview Playground Rummage Sale
Where/When: Highview Playground site at the corner of Church Street and Highview Avenue in Nanuet. Drop off your donated items on Friday, July 29 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Come to the rummage sale on Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: Clean out your attic and donate your items for the new Highview Community Playground or stop by and buy something from the rummage sale. 100 percent of the proceeds go to the future playground.
Cost/Contact: Whatever you buy. http://patch.com/A-ks0Y
Town of Orangetown Summer Concert Series
Where/When: Veteran's Memorial Park in Orangeburg, Friday, July 29 at 8 p.m.
Why Go: Alive N Kickin, one of the top bands in the New York Tri-State area, performs. Bring a blanket and lawn chair.
Pricing/Contact: Free. www.alivenkickin.com
Competitive Swim Meet
Where/When: Germonds Pool, Saturday, July 30 at 8 a.m.
Why Go: Competitive swim meet for Clarkstown residents of all ages. Events for masters, parents, 6-18 year olds, novices aged 3 to 5 and open events. Medals awarded to first three finishers in each age group.
Cost/Contact: Free. 845-639-6200 or www.town.clarkstown.ny.us
National Night Out and SK8 Night
Where/When: The Orangetown Police Department will participate in the National Night Out/Orangetown SK8 Night Program at Veterans Memorial Park (off Hunt Road in Orangeburg) on Tuesday, August 2 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Why Go: There will be a portable skateboarding park and rock climbing wall. Children of all ages are invited to attend. Young children can enjoy the large inflatable bouncy castles, and parents can have their child's car seat inspected for proper installation. The event will end with a fireworks display by Garden State Fireworks, Inc.
Pricing/Contact: Free. www.orangetown.com/more_information_sk8night.php
