Whatever you're looking to do with your family and kids-libraries, festivals, museums, arts & crafts-you'll find it in today's list of fun and educational activities for families and kids in Rockland. Check out the NY Metro Parents' calendar for upcoming events!
Open Kids Gym 'Drop In Play' - JCC Rockland
Through March 09, 2010 - West Nyack
Parents and toddlers can drop in to the Kantrwitz Kids Gym for play and fun. Children explore by crawling on the mats, going down the slides and through the tunnels. Not open February 16.
College 101: What Will the First Year Look Like? - JCC Rockland
March 09, 2010 - West Nyack
This session focuses on making the decisions about which colleges are the right fit and imagining life at college the first year. Students will talk about what is new and exciting and and address potential challenges and fears. Participants will complete the session with a clear sense of the road ahead.
Dorothy Deyrup: Retrospective Paintings - Hopper House Art Center
Through March 21, 2010 - Nyack
Enjoy a retrospective view of the life's work of this Social Realist Painter (1908-1961). Runs through March 21.
Dramatic Perspective: Dennis Revitzky - Hopper House Art Center
Through March 21, 2010 - Nyack
Enjoy a collection of mixed-media prints and paintings created from a detailed technique developed by the artist. Runs through March 21.
Meet the Animals - Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's Wildlife Education Center
Through March 28, 2010 - Cornwall
Join Museum staff for feeding time at the Living Hudson exhibit and then "Meet the Animal" of the week.
Mommy and Me - Private Home in Nyack
Through March 29, 2010 - Nyack
Jewish mothers can meet other moms, share experiences, discuss child growth and development plus enjoy Jewish songs, music and movement, arts and crafts, stories and more. Group meets weekly; call for location.
HypnoBirthing (R)-The Mongan Method - Birthing Wisdom
Through April 13, 2010 - Blauvelt
This is a comprehensive, five-week series of childbirth, parenting and self-hypnosis education classes. Hypnobirthing® is based on the belief that when a mother is properly prepared for birthing physically, mentally, and spiritually, she can experience the joy of birthing her baby in an easier, more comfortable manner.
Palisades Indoor Farmers Market - Paliades Community Center
Through May 15, 2010 - Palisades
Shoppers at this seasonal farm market will find fruits and vegetables, poultry, eggs, meat, pies, cupcakes, pickles, cheese, breads, nuts, jams, fair trade coffee and more from regional farmers and vendors.
After School Art Club for Kids - Hopper House
Through June 15, 2010 - Nyack
Guest artists will offer kids tips and ideas to help guide them through art projects at this weekly workshop. Students can bring their favorite sketch pad and pencils or use materials that will be available at Hopper House. Group meets on Tuesdays. Attendance is open and does not require weekly participation.
Art Club For Teens - Hopper House Art Center
Through December 11, 2010 - Nyack
This new group helps teens build a portfolio for high school or college or just express their creativity. Members will decide upon projects at each meeting, with the help of an adult mentor, then work on the project at home and bring it to the next meeting. The adult mentor, Liz Sayles, is an illustrator and professor of Illustration & Cartooning at the School of Visual Arts in NYC and at Rockland Community College. Group meets the second Saturday of the month.
Single Mothers Support Group - Martin Luther King Multi-Purpose Center
Through December 31, 2010 - Spring Valley
Group meets each Thursday until 8pm. Free childcare with expressive art activities is provided during the meeting. This program is presented by the Rockland Parent-Child Center in Nyack.
Storytime - Barnes & Noble Booksellers -- The Palisades Center
Through December 31, 2010 - West Nyack
Stop by the store's kid-friendly reading area for Monday morning storytime.
Storytime - Barnes & Noble Booksellers -- The Palisades Center
Through December 31, 2010 - West Nyack
Stop by the store's kid-friendly reading area for Friday evening storytime.
Storytime - Barnes & Noble Booksellers -- The Palisades Center
Through December 31, 2010 - West Nyack
Stop by the store's kid-friendly reading area for Saturday morning storytime.
Meet The Animal - Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Wildlife Education Center
Through December 31, 2010 - Cornwall
Stop by the Museum's Wildlife Education Center to meet - and learn about - the "animal of the week."
La Leche League Meeting -
Through December 31, 2010 -
This support group for breastfeeding mothers meets the second Wednesday of every month. Drop-ins welcome as are babies and young children. Held at a private home in Tappan. Call for location.
