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Summer Fun Day #21: Get your Golden Ticket!



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

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Looking for fun ways to fill your long summer days? Already hearing "I'm Bored!"? Don't miss our 'Summer Fun Days'!


Sponsored by:

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The Forestburgh Playhouse is the oldest continuouslty running summer theatre in New York State that employs professional actors each summer. From mid-June through Labor Day, the Forestburgh Playhouse offers a variety of shows to spark the interest of families and adults.


The three different types of performances offered at the Playhouse are: Broadway musicals and plays on the main stage, a youth theatre with early shows at 11am each Thursday and Saturday, and a musical cabaret with adjoining dinner at the Forestburgh Tavern during the week and a late-night cabaret Fridays and Saturdays after the performance.


The Forestburgh Playhouse brings Broadway caliber performances to the Hudson Valley to provide affordable family fun each summer. Main stage performance tickets start at $35 and Children’s theatre costs $12 for children up to age 12 and $20 for adults 13 and over.

Do you want the Golden Ticket this summer?

enter to win wonka tickets

We have teamed up with Forestburgh Playhouse as a sponsor of our exciting Summer Fun Days who have graciously given our readers THREE family 4-packs of tickets to see Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka this summer! 

This delicious adventure takes us along as Charlie Bucket and his lovable grandfather visit Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory where children must follow the rules in the factory- or summer the consequences. Filled with learning, fun and excitement, you won’t want to miss this show!

Filled with enchanting songs from the 1971 film as well new ones by Leslie Bricusse and Anothony Newley, this condensed versions is perfect for families with children of all ages. Enter to win a family pack of tickets and take your family on a fantasy ride into the land of pure imagination this summer!

Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka shows run now through August 20th every Thursday and Saturday at 11am. You can purchase tickets, here.

Get more information on shows and events on our calendar page.

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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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