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Places to have a date night for the whole family

things to do with kids in the hudson valley new york
Between work, school, and other things, finding time for the whole family to spend together can seem like an impossible task. Finding fun time between homework, your work, and friends seem to get in the way of family bonding time, so what becomes your best move to get the family together? By planning a family date night! This is the night for the family to go out and have some fun! Start planning yours now!

Orange County
Pat Tarsio Lanes. 173 S Plank Rd., Newburgh. 845-562-5250. Looking for a fun night out with the family? For only $10 per person bowl 3 games each (shoes included) get a slice of pizza and soda! (soda pitcher included with parties of 4 or more).

The Castle Fun Center. 109 Brookside Ave., Chester. 845-469-2116.
Enjoy go carting, lazer tag, roller skating, rock climbing, and so much more with the entire family.

Ice Time. 21 Lakeside Rd., Newburgh. 845-567-0005. This skating rink is large enough for the whole  family to skate holding hands but it is also small enough for the family to bond. 

Kitchen Sink Food & Drink. 157 Main St. Beacon. 845-765-0240. Located in the heart of Beacon, this farm to table hot spot serves up an eclectic mix of global and family influenced dishes in a cozy atmosphere.

Quinnz Pinz. 13-19 Railroad Ave., Middletown. 845-343-8121. A bowling alley with fun for the entire family!
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Dutchess County
Hyde Park Roller Magic. 4178 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park. 845-229-6666. A big open wooden floor for your family to skate on with a choice of roller skates or blades.

Bounce!. 4552 Neptune Rd., Poughkeepsie. 845-206-4555. You and the family can enjoy and whole room covered in trampolines, whether you want to play dodge ball or dunk basketballs.

Fastrax Raceway. 2001 S Rd., Poughkeepsie. 845-298-7223. Have a night that is Fast & Furious family style.  

DC Sports. 1630 Route 9, Wappingers Falls. 845-632-6621. Enjoy golf simulators, mini golf, bumper boats and more!

Ulster County
90 Miles off Broadway. 130 S Putt Corners Rd., New Paltz. 845-256-9657. For more of a relaxation family date night go to see a show that will have have you in laughter or tears.

Dressels Ice Cream Stand. Dressel Farms. 271 State Rte. 208., New Paltz. 845-255-0693. Enjoy a tasty cold treat with the family on a farm and then pick your own apples.

Accord Speedway. 299 Whitfield Road, Accord. 845-626-3478. Go-kart, ATV and stock car racing
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Sullivan County
Monticello Raceway. 204 State Rte. 17B., Monticello. 866-777-4263. Take your family to the race tracks and have fun watching the horses run.

Apple Pond Farm. 80 Hahn Rd., Callicoon Center. 845-482-4764. Workshops and hands-on tours for the entire family!


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