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!
Nanuet Family Festival
When/Where: Saturday, June 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m./Nanuet Outdoor Education Center, Convent Road, Nanuet
Why Go: Sports clinics for the kids, a health walk, pony rides and inflatables and a dunk tank with teachers as volunteers. More than 30 local vendors and community organizations will be at the sixth annual event. Come watch hip-hop and karate performances. Refreshments will available for sale.
Cost/Contact: Free admission, fees for rides.
Free Community BBQ
When/Where: Saturday, June 1st at 11 a.m./Palisades Urgent Care, Route 59, Nanuet
Why Go: Spring is here and it is time to pull out the grill and cook up some conversations with your friendly staff at Palisades Urgent Care. We would like to invite you to our first community BBQ. There will be food, fun and activities for all. Come out and meet us for a fun filled day!
Cost/Contact: Free
Clarkstown North High School Spring Band Concert
When/Where: Thursday, May 30th at 7 p.m./Clarkstown High School North auditorium.
Why Go: Join us for the annual Clarkstown HS North Spring Band Concert. The talented and hard-working band students will be presenting music by: Sousa, Holst, Swearingen, and Broadway's Wicked. Also performing will be the Jazz Band and Percussion Ensemble for what promises to be a great night of music! Cost/Contact: Admission is free.
Great American Cleanup Celebration
When/Where: Friday, May 31st (rain date Friday, June 7th) from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m./ Germonds Park in West Nyack from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Why Go: We will celebrate the achievements of the 2013 Great American Cleanup campaign and thank all the volunteers, sponsors and partners who contributed to its success. Come enjoy the fine bluegrass music of the Hook Mountain Boys, popular tunes and games led by DJ/MC JoJo Russell, and a delicious BBQ. RSVP Clowns will be there too. Don’t miss the KiRBy Awards at 5:30 p.m. Volunteers will be recognized for their unique contributions to this year’s cleanup – biggest pile; most unusual find… All activities are compliments of KRB – donations are welcome!
Cost/Contact: Free
Rebuild Hi Tor Bowl-a-Thon
When/Where: Friday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m./New City Bowl
Why Go: Please come out to support this great cause. Lots of fun and raffle prizes. If you can't make it we are taking donations and you can drop off any pet supplies the night of the event. Have a night of fun with your family and friends. Cost/Contact: $30 includes bowling and shoe rental/Alice or Toni at New City Bowl 634-4977.
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