Each week, we'll give you the info on the 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!
Candlelight Stories for Children in Grades K-1
When/Where: Thursday, April 5, at 4 p.m./New City Library, 220 N Main St, New City
Why Go: Stories told by librarian Marie McDermott that will spark imagination and encourage enthusiastic participation.
Cost/Contact: Free and no registration required
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Why Go: There's no need to register, just come by for tales and a craft with Miss Lauren.
Cost/Contact: No registration required. Free /
When/Where: Saturday, April 7 at 9 a.m./675 Oak Tree Rd, Palisades
Why Go: Stay warm, take the kids and pick out some fresh groceries for the week
Cost/Contact: Free/PCC@PalisadesNY. com
When/Where: Sunday, April 8 at 10 a.m./Rockland Center for the Arts, 27 S Greenbush Rd, West Nyack
Why Go: Visit the Catherine Konner Sculpture Park at Rockland Center for the Arts (RoCA) to see the permanent sculptures on exhibit and landscaping by Omni Landscaping.
Cost/Contact: Free/jamie@rocklandartcenter.org
School’s Out Movie!
When/Where: Monday, April 9 at 3 p.m./New City Library, 220 N Main St, New City
Why Go: Screening of “Oliver and Company” for children six years old and up
Cost/Contact: Free
Monday Night Teen Movie
When/Where: Monday, April 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Pearl River Public Library’s Pearl River Room
Why Go: Join teens in grades six through 12 for a free movie. Popcorn will be provided. The movie is still to be determined.
Cost/Contact: Free, but registration is required. Contact Christina Linder at (845) 735-4084 ext. 138.
Tuesday Teen Book Club
When/Where: Tuesday, April 9 at 4 p.m. in the Pearl River Public Library’s Pearl River Room
Why Go: Looking for something to do over the break? Check out the teen book club at the library. Participants choose the books they want to read, answer trivia questions and talk about books. Snacks are provided.
Cost/Contact: Free. Contact Christina Linder at (845) 735-4084 ext. 138.
Family Movie Matinee
When/Where: Tuesday, April 10 2 p.m./The .
Why Go: Enjoy a movie on our big screen: “Mr. Popper’s Penguins”. Bring blankets, pillows, and whatever makes you most comfortable. The library will provide snacks, but feel free to bring your own. A grown up must accompany children into the Library and remain with them in the Community Room during the movie presentation.
Cost/Contact: No registration required. Free /
