Home and Family     Family Fun    

Top 5 Events to Keep you Cool this Weekend



Family-Friendly Performances in the Hudson Valley

Family friendly events in the hudson valley new york
Hitting up so many festivals and events all summer long can get expensive so this week we thought we'd save you some money and highlight some of our favorite FREE (or mostly free) things to do this weekend with the kids. Click on the titles of each event for dates, times and locations.

Grab your tickets to see this family-favorite classic on stage as part of the 2017 summer theater production from the Robert W. Souza Scholarship. Cental Valley

Experience the arts throughout the community with special events through August 5th. Friday, 7/28 bring your blankets and lawn chairs for Music and Dance at Wickham Woodlands. Warwick
    Join your favorite crew from the Bronx Zoo as they Move and shake it for young audiences. Forestburgh

    Enjoy a live theater rendition of the classic French tale your whole family will love. Rhinebeck

    Bring your chair, blanket and picnic for an evening of special performances. Woodstock

    Follow on Facebook, Pinterest or Instagram (@HVParent) and if you aren't already, sign up for our weekly newsletter. You WON'T want to miss a thing the next few months!



    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.


    Other articles by HVP Top Lists


    • Best of the Hudson Valley Swimming Holes and Beaches

      Looking for a place to cool off this summer? Let nature be your guide!

      Looking for place to cool off this summer? Let nature be your guide! read more »
    • Biking in the Hudson Valley

      Some of the best trails are all around you

      Taking you through some of the best biking trails right here in the Hudson Valley read more »
    • Favorite Hudson Valley Playgrounds

      Our favorite playgrounds with a checklist for parents on playground safety

      The Hudson Valley provides some of the most beautiful, fun and safe playgrounds for your children. Some of them are hidden gems, and we want to share them with you! Also, check out our playground safety check list. read more »
    • Best places for free live music this summer

      Family-friendly concerts throughout the Hudson Valley

      Throughout the summer, many local towns offer a series of free outdoor concerts perfect for the whole family. read more »
    • Juneteenth events and celebrations

      Juneteenth, first recognized as a national holiday last year, celebrates June 19, 1865, the date when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to free the remaining enslaved people in the United States. read more »
    • Treat Dad this weekend

      Father's Day events for the guy in your life

      Father's Day is a chance to honor the incredible dads in our lives. Showing your appreciation and make cherished memories with the man who means so much at these special events. read more »
    • New York State Parks: Great Family-Friendly Vacation Spots

      For one fee you can visit NYS Parks as many times a year as you want

      Family adventures at an affordable price at New York State Parks read more »
    • Best Ice Cream Shops

      We've got the scoop on the very best ice cream parlors in the Hudson Valley!

      From old-fashioned ice cream parlors to farms high in the mountains, the Hudson Valley is filled with some of the best Ice Cream anywhere. So if it's ice cream you are craving these hot summer days- we have the list for you! read more »
    • Memorial Day Events in the Hudson Valley

      Festivities to honor and celebrate this holiday

      The official, unofficial start of summer kicks off with a celebration and honor of our armed forces. Grab your red, white and blue and show off your patriotic spirit at any of our local Memorial Day Parades and Ceremonies. read more »
    • Top Hudson Valley Dog Parks

      A roundup of our favorite parks for our fur-babies

      Our human children aren't the only ones who enjoy the great outdoors, open grassy fields and a playdate with friends. Take your pooch to one of these great local dog parks for an afternoon playdate read more »