Big Top Celebration - The Big Apple Circus!, the parking lot at the Palisades Center Mall, Nyack, www.bigapplecircus.org. Ladies and gentlemen - step right up as the 30th season of the Big Apple Circus contines to delight one and all! In honor of Big Apple’s historic anniversary season, “Celebrate!” will be the theme of the show as performers gather from all over the world to make this year’s season the best one ever. Audiences will be treated to hula hoops on swinging hips, a chic British Ringmastress, Plenty of pretty prancing animals, hilarious clowns on the ground, amazing aerialists in the air, soaring ballerinas, and last but never least, everyone’s favorite senior citizen clown, Grandma! Proceeds from each show will be used to benefit Rockland County’s school-based Family Resource Centers and their many activities. 7/1, 2. Visit them online for show times and ticket prices.

The Big Top Circus Summer Day Camp, Nyack, (845)348-8740. The Amazing Grace Circus hosts six weeks of fun-filled summer camp programs that will teach juggling, acrobatics, tightwire, clowning, trapeze and more! Pre reg. req. For ages 7 - 13. Ongoing Mon. - Fri., 7/1 - 8/15, 9am - 4pm. $350 per week.

Summer Pottery Camp for Kids, Potterypeace, 9 Talman St., Chestnut Ridge, (845)270-0686, www.potterypeace.com. Children as young as ages 3 on up are invited to try their hand at a variety of art mediums this summer in these fun and educational classes in pottery, sculpture, painting and drawing at Potterypeace. Pre reg. req. Classes offered the weeks of: 7/7 - 17, 7/21 - 31, 8/4 - 14. Call Wendy at the number above for more info.

State Fair Meadowlands!, The Giants Stadium Fairgrounds, East Rutherford, (201)935-3900, www.njfair.com. Amazing sights, sounds and smells are guaranteed to fill the air in East Rutherford when State Fair Meadowlands makes-it’s long awaited returnto the Giants Stadium Fairgrounds! This outrageous event for the entire family offers nearly three weeks of non-stop action for visitors of all ages. The festivities will include thrilling rides, a multitude of free entertainment, over 75 food vendors, games, exhibits and shopping. New to State Fair this year will be the Doc Swan Magical Comedy & Variety Show, Bantu Wizards Acrobatic Troupe, the Marcan Tiger Show and Nerveless Nocks Family Stunt Aerialists! Ongoing through 7/13. Call for times, admission prices and more info.

To The Max - Summer at the IMAX Theatre, IMAX Theatre, Palisades Center Mall, West Nyack, (845)358-IMAX (4629), http://www.imax.com/palisades. This summer, treat your senses to the most powerful and involving movie experiences ever created as you embark on an arm chair adventure that will take your breath away as academy award winning IMAX technology brings images to life like no other. BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT. Stunning visual effects steal the show when Christian Bale returns as the caped crusader in the long-awaited Warner Bros. blockbuster summer feature! Premieres on 7/18.

CircusCize in Downtown Nyack!, (845)348-8740. Members of the Amazing Grace Circus offer this unique morning program of circus exercises for adults. The program will include a warm-up, followed by workout on the trapeze, aerial skills, tightwire and simple acrobatics. Pre reg. req. 7/19, 9:30 - 11:30am. $35 per adult.

New Attractions!, Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Safari, 1 Six Flags Blvd. in Jackson, (732)928-2000, www.sixflags.com. Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Safari is open for another fun-tastic summer season, complete with two brand new attractions that visitors of all ages won’t want to miss. Just in time for the release of Warner Bros. hottest summer blockbuster, Six Flags proudly unveils The Dark Knight Coaster! This amazing indoor roller coaster will take you on the ride of a lifetime using a combination of storytelling, physical movement, video, sound and special effects that you have to see to believe. And as the sun goes down, park-goers will watch in awe as drummers, puppeteers, singers, dancers and acrobats create a breathtaking nightime fantasyland during the new Glow In The Dark Parade! Open daily through Labor Day. Call for directions, hours, admission prices and more!

Programs and Exhibitions, The Historical Society of Rockland County, 20 Zukor Road, New City, (845)634-9629, www.rocklandhistory.org. SPORTS IN ROCKLAND - 100 YEARS OF CHEERS. Using rare archival photograns, sports equipment and memorabilia, this retrospective exhibition covers many of the athletes, teams and events that have made Rockland a great place for sports over the past 100 years. Ongoing through 10/12.

Let’s Rock!, The Rockland Center for the Arts (RoCA), 27 South Greenbush Road, West Nyack, (845)358-0877, www.rocklandcenter.org. RoCA is the place to be this summer for children and adults who want to get more in touch with their creative sides. Classes available for the center’s younger visitors include ceramics, cartooning, drama, painting and drawing, and fashion design, just to name a few! RoCA also features two contemporary art galleries, an amazing two-acre sculpture park, and three walking trains on it’s impressive ten-acre property. Classes for the 2008 season are ongoing now! For times and schedule information or to register, contact the Rockland Center for the Arts at (845)358-0877 or visit them online at www.rocklandcenter.org.Spring Programs, Rockland Parent-Child Center, 137 First Ave., Nyack, (845)358-2702, ext. 12, www.rocklandparentchild.org. PARENTS OF INFANTS GROUP. Socialization, support, parenting and health education for parents and their infant children (ages birth to 1 year) are all part of this insightful program. Ongoing Tuesday and Thursday, 1 - 3pm. PARENTS AND TODDLERS TOGETHER. This interactive daily program for parents and toddlers (ages 1 - 3) includes socialization, support, crafts, stories, music and parenting education. Ongoing Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 12 noon. Call for more info., or to reg.

Let’s Rock!, The Rockland Center for the Arts (RoCA), 27 South Greenbush Road, West Nyack, (845)358-0877, www.rocklandcenter.org. RoCA is the place to be this summer for children and adults who want to get more in touch with their creative sides. Classes available for the center’s younger visitors include ceramics, cartooning, drama, painting and drawing, and fashion design, just to name a few! RoCA also features two contemporary art galleries, an amazing two-acre sculpture park, and three walking trains on it’s impressive ten-acre property. Classes for the 2008 season are ongoing now! For times and schedule information or to register, contact the Rockland Center for the Arts at (845)358-0877 or visit them online at www.rocklandcenter.org.

Spring Programs, Rockland Parent-Child Center, 137 First Ave., Nyack, (845)358-2702, ext. 12, www.rocklandparentchild.org. PARENTS OF INFANTS GROUP. Socialization, support, parenting and health education for parents and their infant children (ages birth to 1 year) are all part of this insightful program. Ongoing Tuesday and Thursday, 1 - 3pm. PARENTS AND TODDLERS TOGETHER. This interactive daily program for parents and toddlers (ages 1 - 3) includes socialization, support, crafts, stories, music and parenting education. Ongoing Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 12 noon. Call for more info., or to reg.

Storytelling at Teaneck Creek, Puffin Cultural Forum, 20 Puffin Way, Teaneck, (201)836-3499, www.puffinculturalforum.org. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, get comfortable and enjoy master storyteller Julie Della Torre as she draws from myths, fables and folktales from around the world! 7/13. Call for times and more info.

Brickmaking in Haverstraw, The Haverstraw Brick Museum, 12 Main Street, Haverstraw, (845)947-3505. Visitors of all ages are invited to see the history of brickmaking in the Haverstraw area, a region once known as “The Brickmaking Capital of the World.” Saturdays, Sundays & Wednesdays, 1 - 4pm or by appointment. Closed Holidays.

Guided Tours of George Washington’s Headquarters, Dewint House, 20 Livingston Avenue, Tappan, (845)359-1359. Built in 1700, this landmark location invites you to take a trip back in time to the days of the American Revolution. The Carriage House Museum features Washington memorabilia and artifacts. Open daily to the public, 10am - 4pm. Free admission.

Tours of the Jacob Blauvelt House, The Historical Society of Rockland County, 20 Zukor Rd., New City, (845)634-9629, www.rocklandhistory.org. Discover a Dutch restoration with Hudson Valley furnishings as this 1832, Gambrel-roofed brick house is interpreted by costumed guides during these insightful tours. Ongoing Sundays, 1-5pm. Admission $5, HSRC members free and $2 ch., - Includes a ticket to the exhibition in the museum. Call the HSRC for more info.

Family Programs, Trailside Museum and Zoo, Bear Mountain State Park, Exit 19 off the Palisades Insterstate Pkwy., Bear Mountain, (845)786-2701, www.palisadesparkconservancy.org/parks/bearmountain. ANNUAL BIRD FESTIVAL. Celebrate the birds of New York State and marvel at the many birds on exhibit at the zoo, from the bald eagle to the great horned owl and the black vulture. Visitors will also be welcome to take part in a variety of child-friendly activities such as making birdfeeders, turkey calls and more. 8/2, 11am - 3pm. TWIN FORTS DAY. Families are welcome to commemorate one of the bravest defensive battles of the American Revolution during this day that includes a variety of re-enactments and hands-on activities for participants of all ages. 10/4, 11am - 3pm.

Adult/Tot Sessions, The Y’s Beginning YMCA Toddler & Pre-School, 18 Parkside Drive, Suffern, (845)357-3223. Children are invited to interact with each other and parents while playing, singing and taking part in a variety of activities. For ages 18 months through 2 years. Ongoing Fridays from 12:30 - 2pm. Call for more info. or to reg.

An Evening of Jazz at the Clarksville Inn, One Strawtown Road, West Nyack, (845)358-8899, www.maineventproductions.net. Main Event Productions offers mom and dad a relaxing night out for an evening of Jazz every week at the Clarksville Inn. Featuring Josh Harris (sax), Jon Doty (drums), Camron Brown (bass) & Domenic Cicchetti (piano). Ongoing Thursdays, 7:30 - 11:30pm.

Franchise Opportunity, Thinkertots, (877)TOTS-444, www.thinkertots.com. Who says work can’t be fun? Thinkertots provides age-appropriate education and creative stimulation for children from birth to 5 years of age. Founded by a mom who’s a child development professional, Thinkertots classes are fun and enlightening for children and their parents alike. A Thinkertots franchise is easy to open and operate. If you love helping kids learn and would enjoy spending time with your own children while working in your own challenging, flexible and close to home business, Thinkertots will teach you everything you need to know.

Mothers Of Only Children of Northern NJ - Are you a Mother of an Only Child???, Join together with other familes of Onlies!!! Their group has 80+ families from all over Northern NJ. They offer activities such as getting together with the other Moms or fun outings with the kids!!! For more information please contact Joanne at jkowalski_makeovers @yahoo.com.

Ongoing Registration & PhotoGarten Workshops, The Creative Arts Corner of Hudson Valley, (845)548-5822, www.creative-arts-corner.com. It’s not too late to register your child for the winter or spring session of great hands-on workshops and classes that Creative Arts Corner has to offer! Choose from exciting sessions in music, art, theatre, dance, science and photography. Creative Arts Corner is also proud to announce their NEW series of Photography Workshops, offered at the Rockland Conservatory of Music in Spring Valley. All classes are geared for ages 2 - 17. Registration is ongoing. Call to register or to find out more.

Sloatsburg Y’s Beginnings Pre-School Program, Y’s Beginnings Program, 18 Parkside Dr., Suffern, (845)357-3223; The Y offers a satellite program, with classes for 3 to 5 year-olds. Classes are offered two or three days a week with am and pm sessions. Call now to register; Registration for 2006-07, The program provides a loving place in a beautiful outdoor woodland setting for your children to grow and learn from 18 months to 5 years. Classes run two, three or five days a week, with am and pm classes offered.

Toddler/Parent Play Group, The Rockland Parent-Child Center, 137 First Ave., Nyack, (845)358-2702, ext. 12, www.rocklandparentchild.org. Spend some fun-filled quality time with your little ones at this ongoing play group that both parent and child are sure to love! For ages 1 - 3. Ongoing Mon. - Fri., 9:30am - 12 noon. (Single Parents Support Groups are now forming on Tuesday evenings from 6 - 8pm).

Various Concerts at the Turning Point Cafe, Turning Point Cafe, 468 Piermont Avenue, Piermont, (845)359-1089, www.turningpointcafe.com. Concerts throughout the year include great folk and blues music with a variety of special guests and performers. Reservations are suggested for all shows. Call or visit Turning Point’s web site for exact schedule, times, and to reserve tickets.

YMCA Toddler & Pre-School, Y’s Beginnings, 18 Parkside Drive, Suffern, (845)357-3223. School has a creative learning environment that involves children in creative hands-on stories, music, dramatic play and other age-appropriate activities. Classes run 2, 3 or 5 days a week, with both a.m. and p.m. sessions offered. A special adult/tot program is held on Fridays. Call now for registration.