Family Fun




  • May festivals and fairs

    Spring fun for the whole family

    From fair food to rides the Hudson Valley is bustling with family-friendly festivals and fairs this June. We are rounding up the best festivals and fairs for the month and updating often so make sure you bookmark this page and check back often! read more »
  • Easter weekend happenings

    Make your plans now

    It's Easter weekend and there are still lots of fun things for families to do. Egg hunts, photo ops, brunch and more. Hop to it! read more »
  • 2025 I Bird NY Challenge

    Win prizes and have a blast

    New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the start of the 2025 ‘I BIRD NY’ Challenge for birders of all ages and abilities. The challenge provides opportunities to identify birds and learn about birdlife and awards program finishers with a commemorative I BIRD NY Challenge patch and the chance to win birding equipment. read more »
  • Get Hooked on Fishing, Not Drugs

    Join the Annual Orange County District Attorney’s Office Youth Fishing Derby

    Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler on Tuesday,February 18, 2025, announced the launch of the fifth Orange County District Attorney’s Office Youth Fishing Derby. The Derby will run from April 1, 2025, through September 7, 2025,and is open to children between the ages of four and eighteen who are children or grandchildren of Orange County residents. read more »
  • 2025 Free Fishing Days in New York State

    No freshwater fishing license required to fish on designated days

    Governor Kathy Hochul has announced designated Free Fishing Days in New York will take place on: June 28-29, September 27 (National Hunting and Fishing Day), and November 11 (Veterans Day). During these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for freshwater fishing on New York’s waters. read more »
  • Add Savory Spice to Game Day Celebrations

    Get your hosting game on with this recipe

    Powering up for a successful game day starts with a pregame spread, and no tailgate or homegate is complete without a spicy dip that brings the heat. read more »