Most Recent
Trunk or Treat & Trick or Treat events
HVP has a list of Trunk or Treat and Trick or Treat events for this Halloween.
Mom takes breastfeeding challenge head on
Through tears of frustration grew the inspiration to find a solution now helping more than 30,000 moms worldwide. An impactful story to highlight for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 27 can inspire both women and entrepreneurs everywhere.
 4 ways families can celebrate National Adopt A Dog Shelter Month
Every dog deserves a happily ever after: How your family can get involved with a local animal shelter. October is the month each year when we turn our hearts toward the hopeful dogs waiting to find their forever homes.
Editor's Picks
Halloween Events for Families
As Summer leaves us and Fall swoops in, the atmosphere around us changes. Here in the Hudson Valley, there are several locations that offer fun, scares, candy, and costumes that the whole family can enjoy. Make this Halloween season one to remember.
 Hudson Valley Corn Mazes
Many local farms offer hayrides, corn mazes and additional family fun attractions this october. Great family fun is waiting to be had.
10 Family Friendly Halloween Movies
There is nothing better than ending a night of trick or treating snuggled up on the couch with a good Halloween movie. So, grab some cider and popcorn we have a great list of 10 movies your family will love.
Most Popular
How to help high-achieving students manage stress
School administrators at Howard County Public Schools (HCPS) in Maryland were surprised to learn that high-achieving students wanted to get rid of class rank—a measure of student success that weighs higher-level classes differently when calculating grade point average. The class ranking system created an unnecessary burden, students said, and discouraged them from taking the classes they really wanted.
World Sight Day
Leading Vision Nonprofit OneSight Launches Programs to Support Effort: Global Vision Activities; U.S. Vision Clinics; United Nations Eye Event; Nickelodeon Kid’s Partnership; Social Campaign; Live New York City Event
 Take a memorable stroll through Hudson Valley history this weekend
The Path Through History program and Path Through History Weekends showcase New York State's fascinating history.
bowling, family, fun, kids
WHAT KIDS SAY ABOUT GOING TO COLLEGE
Last year we interviewed Arlington High School seniors in Dutchess County, NY. They talked about who they are and what they do as well as their plans to navigate getting off to college
Family fun Top Corn Mazes in the Hudson Valley Family fun
Many local farms offer hayrides, corn mazes, and additional family fun attractions this October. Great family fun is waiting to be had.
New newsletter Fun in the Valley
Local Resources
fun, Halloween, craft, ideas, kids

Featured Advertisers


  • Alison Wedd Photography

    Alison Wedd Photography - Local photographer

    Alison Wedd is a local photographer who specializes in families including expectancy, birth, newborn, and family photography. She also does gngagement, boudoir, elopement, and wedding photos.

  • Craft Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

    Craft Smiles Pediatric Dentistry - A fun and friendly environment for kids' dental health

    Craft Smiles Pediatric Dentistry’s mission is to provide excellent service in a fun and friendly environment and to give children and their families the foundation for a lifetime of dental health. At Craft Smiles, our priority is a beautiful and healthy smile for your child. We offer an A-Z solution in kids' dentistry to make sure that your little one gets personalized care and attention. Our doctor is caring and gentle, which will further comfort you and your child’s visit.