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Summer Fun Day #1: Make your Summer Bucket List



Something new and fun to do every day this summer in the Hudson Valley

Summer Fun in the Hudson Valley
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Each day from the first week of summer vacation to the last, we highlight a different activity for your family. Find the best places to cool off, ways to save money, family adventures, attractions, events and more right here.

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Summer Fun Day #1: Create a Family Bucket List

Earlier this month we kicked off our HVP Summer Fun with a great big printable bucket list filled with 100 things to do this summer. From the simple activities such as catching fireflies to day trip adventures to neighboring states, we are exploring the Hudson Valley and beyond this summer and hope you join us!

Too daunting to get started? Here is your step by step guide with plenty of ideas to get you started!

  1. Visit the 100 things to do page filled with clickable links to more info, summer fun lists, events and more! Pick and choose what sounds interesting to you, or-

  2. Download your FREE Printable or print a blank copy to fill in your own, here.

  3. Brainstorm with the kids- What kinds of things does everyone enjoy doing? Where are some of the places you have been meaning to get to? Don't forget to keep some things simple, it should be about making memories not necessarily stuffing as much as you can into the next two months.

We have listed a few suggestions below:

Also visit our daily calendar page filled with activities and events in every county!

Share your fun by posting and tagging us on social media! Use hashtag #HVPsummer and tag @hudsonvalleyparent on Facebook or {@HVParent} on Twitter or Instagram and we may share your photos with our followers too!

Pamela is the Community Liaison at Hudson Valley Parent. She resides in Dutchess County with her husband and two boys and enjoys crossing things off their bucket list each summer.



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