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Thu, Apr 16: A Trip to the Circus from Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra at Family Partnership Center
Sat, Apr 18: EarthFest at American Museum of Natural History
Sun, Apr 19: The Amazing Bubbles Factory at Paramount Hudson
Valley
Tue, Apr 21: Hudson Valley Renegades- Home Game
Tue, Apr 21: Earth Week Engineering at Mid-Hudson
Discovery Museum
Sat, Apr 25: The 10th Annual Newburgh Urban Farming Fair
Sun, Apr 26: World Cup Nursery
School & Kindergarten Open House
Sun, Apr 26: Help A Horse Day Open House
Sat, May 2: The Pout-Pout Fish at Emelin Theatre
Sat, May 2: Catskill Flyer: Spring & Summertime Rides - Catskill Mountain Railroad
Sat, May 2: Hudson Children's Book Festival 2026
Sun, May 3: International Leopard Day at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
Fri, May 15: Yorktown Stage presents Beetlejuice Jr.
Mon, May 25: Colonial Cider Making at Westmoreland Sanctuary
Sat,
Jun 6: Rhinebeck Crafts Festival 2026 |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: One of the best things about spring is that it turns all of us into treasure hunters. After a long winter, we adults start scanning the world for signs that life is returning: We notice the first mist of green in a forest's understory, the first brave crocus, the first daffodil. If we point out loud, kids catch on quickly, drawn by the thrill of seeking what
winter was hiding even just a few weeks ago, and they're ready to find magic behind every tree. Of course, in our part of North America, spring can be stingy in early April: The calendar may insist it’s here, but the yard is still beige, the trees are still bare, and the only things blooming outside are spreading patches of mud. But there’s no rule that says spring surprises have to come only from Mother Nature! That’s one reason I’m such a fan of egg
hunts. Last year, I wrote an extremely popular step-by-step article showing how to Turn Easter Into a Treasure Hunt, complete with a printable PDF of rhyming clues. It’s right there waiting for you, ready to make you look like a genius with practically zero effort. And if you want to kick it up a notch and invite a crowd, our article Easter Egg Hunts: Tips and Tricks for a Great Party lays out the
strategies for what may be the easiest, fastest, best-bang-for-the-buck kids’ party on Earth. Sure, egg hunts feature prominently in our culture's Easter traditions, but they needn't belong only to Easter, they're a wonderful diversion anytime, in any context. Spring is a season that proves there’s treasure everywhere. Sometimes the universe provides the fun for us. And sometimes we create it ourselves.
—Debra Ross, publisher of
KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities
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KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more. If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes from Deb" section of our site. |
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During spring break, students and their families are invited to enjoy all the HRM has to offer. Visit the exhibitions on view, engage in interactive art and science workshops, watch planetarium shows under the dome, and enjoy a tour of our historic Gilded Age home, Glenview.
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Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt is a much anticipated, springtime family event that kicks off each year of upcoming fun and activities at our Family Farm! Join us for four days of outdoor, egg-hunting fun for children ages 8 and under! Our youngest guests are able to hunt at their own pace in a special, fenced-off section with their parents/caregivers, while our older participants can set off on an adventurous hunt in the orchard! All youngsters can enjoy a one-on-one visit with the Easter Bunny! We also provide each child with a basket for collecting eggs. Please note, we do not allow any outside baskets or bags.
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Get ready to squirm, giggle, and grow when Mr. Twisty brings his environmental hit, "Worms! Nature's Recyclers" to town for one unforgettable afternoon of hands-on fun!
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Meet animals, explore nature and participate in crafts, games and activities. The Mommy & Me program will take place every Friday from 10 AM - 10:45 AM, followed by 45 minutes of self-directed exploration and play.
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Hop over to the most celebrated egg hunt in Queens! Kids and their grown-ups can delight in this classic springtime tradition. Hunt for colorful, prize-filled eggs in Queens Farm’s historic orchard, snap photos with Whiskers the Bunny, and enjoy outdoor games that make memories worth keeping!
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iD Tech: The World's #1 STEM Summer Camp! BattleBots® Camp? You can only get it here. Roblox Camp? We've got that and more in our Summer '26 lineup. Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by 75+ of the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more. The future starts at iD Tech! Click here for more information about your local iD Tech opportunities! Virtual camps are also available!
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- Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Hudson Valley - Shoott - Broadway, New York, NY, 04/04/2026 - See link for times
- Free International Call for Art 6x6 - Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo), 137 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14604, 04/04/2026, 12pm- 5pm
- Safe Harbors of the Hudson Newburgh Winter Farmers Market - Safe Harbors of the Hudson & The Cornerstone Residence, 111 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550, 04/04/2026, 10 am - 2 pm
- Free Buddhist Temple Tours Upstate New York in
Sullivan County Catskills - Kadampa Meditation Center New York, Sweeney Rd, Glen Spey, NY, 04/04/2026 - 04/05/2026, 1:30PM
- Woodland pool walk - 105 Bloody Hollow Road, Austerlitz, NY, 04/04/2026, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Hudson Valley area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts & crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, &
more. Our guide puts summer fun right at your…
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Parents have an abundance of choices when it comes to PreK and day care options in the Hudson Valley area! Use our Big List to help find the best one for your kiddos and check our events calendar to find Open Houses where you can meet teachers and tour the
schools.
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Looking for a thrilling family-friendly adventure in the Hudson Valley? Escape rooms are interactive, puzzle-packed experiences where you and your team work together to solve clues and complete your mission-all before time runs out! Whether you're escaping
a spooky cabin, cracking a high-stakes heist, or breaking a magical curse, escape rooms offer exciting, screen-free fun for kids, teens, and adults.
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Click here to discover Birthday party locations in the Hudson Valley area. From Arcades to Ziplines our Big List will help you think outside the box and plan the party of your kids' dreams! KidsOutAndAbout has dozens of ideas!
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2025's winners in KidsOutAndAbout's annual survey of the Top 20 Places to Take Kids in the Hudson Valley. Our Top 20 results page includes a list of your top picks, including winners in special categories like Favorite Art Educator, Favorite Sport Educator,
and Favorite STEM Educator!
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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