Hudson Valley Parent is proud to present the winners of this year's Family Adventure Awards. Readers and staff chose the best places in the Hudson Valley and crowned them the best in family adventures.
Here are the best local places for family entertainment:
1. Forestburgh Playhouse
39 Forestburgh Rd., Forestburgh
845-794-1194
FBPlayhouse.org
Forestburgh Playhouse is the oldest professional summer theatre in New York. The playhouse operates from June through Labor Day and offers Broadway musicals and plays on the mainstage, and cabarets in the Forestburgh Tavern, offering meals and beverages for patrons. Each summer, the Playhouse presents a production for families and young audiences all summer long! This year, the Playhouse presents The Wizard of Oz every Thursday and Saturday at 11am starting June 20th! The Tavern presents a Fall Series with bands, comedy and Rocky Horror live during October!
2. Hudson Valley Renegades
1500 Rte. 9D, Wappingers Falls
845-838-0094
HVRenegades.com
The Hudson Valley Renegades, a minor league baseball team affiliated with the Tampa Bay Rays, focuses on providing affordable family fun and entertainment! This year’s season will include amazing fireworks, fun giveaways, and appearances. With giant inflatables, opportunities for kids to run the bases, and crazy antics from our mascot Rascal, you will make memories that will last a lifetime.
3. Warwick Drive-In Movie Theater
5 Warwick Tpke., Warwick
845-986-4440
WarwickDriveIn.com
Where else can you still get two for the price of one? Grab the kids and catch a good ‘ol fashioned double feature from the privacy of your car. 3 screens play 6 first-run movies a night, and 2 snack bars offer a wide range of grilled and fried food, soft drinks, candy, and popcorn. If you’re looking for a night of family fun, a romantic date with your sweetheart, or if you just want to hang out with some friends, come on out and enjoy a relaxing move under the stars! Cash only. Children under 4 free!
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4. Mid-Hudson Civic Center Inc.
MJN-Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center, McCann Ice Arena & IceTime Sports Complex
14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie
845-454-5800
MidHudsonCivicCenter.org
Mid-Hudson Civic Center Inc. is a non-for-profit community organization dedicated to providing cultural, recreational and enrichment opportunities to the Hudson Valley! Catch an event at the MJN - Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center. McCann Ice Arena & IceTime Sports Complex are open year-round! Enjoy a public skate session, learn to ice skate or learn to play hockey.
DC Sports is a family run business that has multiple activities for everyone. Enjoy 27 holes of mini golf (outside and glow-in-the-dark inside), bumper boats, sand volleyball, bounce houses, 5 PGA Golf simulators and birthday parties for all ages. We also have a full kitchen with a pub style menu which everyone will love.
Through its arts and education programs, The CENTER provides experiences for people of all ages. With small class sizes and shows dedicated for the young, and young at heart, families can be comfortable knowing they will always find something perfect for the whole family.
7. John R. Kirk Planetarium
Coykendall Science Building, SUNY New Paltz
1 Hawk Dr., New Paltz
845-257-3818
NewPaltz.edu/planetarium
View digital simulations of the sky and celestial motions. See stars, constellations, planets, galaxies and other deep sky objects in our domed theater. View the sky as seen from different planets and moons. The
planetarium features shows especially geared toward children.
We are America’s newest drive-in experience that is built for those who want amazing. Our goal has always been to provide families with a fun, unique, movie venue with great amenities such as live music, car hop service, great food and a wonderful atmosphere that is affordable for all to enjoy. Those in pursuit of magic, enter!
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The Hyde Park Drive-In has been family owned and operated since 1949. We play a variety of first run movies for all ages. Our snack bar serves freshly made foods like our famous homemade pizza and fried dough. We look forward to seeing you during our 2019 season.
The Woodstock Playhouse is a vibrant venue featuring a wide range of productions, festivals, events and family entertainment. Visitors can visit to celebrate art, music, small-town hospitality and a tapestry of innovative thinkers. Join us for great performances that unite country living with quality performance.
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