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Rockland Free Fair

Palisades Center Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack

There's something for everyone at this family-fun event, from midway rides and games for all ages and classic carnival cuisine to edge-of-your-seat Cirque Cyber futuristic thrill shows, featuring aerial acrobatics, the spinning Wheel of Destiny and Globe of Death motorcycle act. Fair admission, circus shows and parking are free. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36"…

Free admission. Ride cost varies.

Orange County Fair

Orange County Fairgrounds 239 Wisner Ave., Middletown

New York's oldest fair features a variety of family entertainment, midway rides and games for all ages, and deep-fried treats, sweets and other tasty carnival eats. Fair admission includes tribute bands and other live music on two stages, the Anastasini Circus, Join the Circus Show, Big Bee Transforming Robot Car, an educational petting zoo, community…

$7 – $65
Ongoing

Science Summer School Program with The Mobile STEaM Lab

BIOEYES 2 (Supported by UPENN): (Age Requirement: Children 7-9 yrs.) A hands-on science project that brings live zebrafish into the classroom. Students mate fish, then raise the resulting embryos until…

$2250

Farm-to-Toddler (Ages: 2-7) (SOLD OUT)

Bayard Cutting Arboretum 440 Montauk Highway, Great River

Farm-to-Toddler (Ages: 2-7) Seeds and Sprouts Thursday July 11th  |  9:30-10:30 AM Kindness Blooms Thursday July 18th |  9:30-10:30 AM Compost Tea Party Thursday July 25th  |  9:30-10:30 AM Pollinator Pals Thursday August 1st  |  9:30-10:30 AM Harvest Festival Thursday August 8th  |  9:30-10:30 AM   Age Group: Preschool, Ages 2-7 Cost: $25 per session or…

$25

Storybook Gardening – No Nibbling!

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Our Garden Tales Class now has a new name! Spend time in the Edible Garden with us this summer with “Storybook Gardening”! Each class will still focus on a different storybook that explores gardening and our natural world. The book this class will read will be No Nibbling! We will make the stories come to…

Local Lore and Legends

25 Sleepy Hollow Rd 25 Sleepy Hollow Road, Sleepy Hollow

Local Lore and LegendsDid you know that the famous horseman ride in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow likely took place here in the Preserve?Actually, there are quite a few lesser-known legends that take place on this land. The names of some of our most iconic locations (Spook Rock, Ravens Rock, Witch’s Spring) come from stories…

Uptown Bounce! Presented by MCNY and El Museo del Barrio | Night 1

El Museo del Barrio 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York

Celebrate East Harlem at the top of Museum Mile with the return of our electric series of free summer block parties. Uptown Bounce is BACK! Come enjoy an eclectic series of free summer block parties presented by the Museum of the City of New York and El Museo del Barrio. In its 11th year, the…

Sunset Jazz at Lyndhurst

Lyndhurst 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown

Enjoy eight free Thursday evenings of Jazz at Tarrytown’s Lyndhurst mansion while watching the sun set over the Hudson River. Picnicking is encouraged! Lyndhurst has also partnered with local caterer Geordane’s for preordered food and to-snacks during each show. Wine will be available to purchase ahead of time from  MySherry &more Inc ONLY alongside the purchase…

Free – $10

Sunset Stroll Garden Tour

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union

Join us at sunset!Promenade our gardens and arboretum under the backdrop of a crimson sky and setting summer sun, and join us for a guided Sunset Stroll. Join us to learn more about our historic gardens!Reservations Required.

Tarrytown Outdoor Summer Concert Series

Pierson Park 238 West Main Street, Tarrytown

Tarrytown Outdoor Summer Concert Series returns with ten free evenings of live music at Pierson Park. Enjoy local bands while watching the sun set over the Hudson River! Pack a picnic dinner, chairs or a blanket. Local favorite food trucks are usually on hand to serve up delicious fare, and there are lots of dinner-to-go…

Free