Ulster County Family Staycation
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Ulster County Family Staycation

Right in our backyard, literally for some in the Hudson Valley is Kingston, NY.  Just an hour from 684/84 intersection, this quaint city along the water is great to escape the hustle and relax.  My friend and I plus our two kids escaped for a night away in March, we checked out the city and…

2020 Hudson Valley Local Mall Easter Bunny Photos
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2020 Hudson Valley Local Mall Easter Bunny Photos

  Easter is coming- April 12th to be exact!  The is our Hudson Valley Local Easter Mall Easter Bunny Photos list.  If you are like me, then you drag the kids to the mall and hope for the perfect picture of the kids and bunny.  Some years they come out great and others, well maybe…

2020 Hudson Valley Egg Hunts
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2020 Hudson Valley Egg Hunts

  Here at Apple Moms HV, we made our 2020 List of Egg Hunts in the Hudson Valley.  Spring time starts with Egg Hunts for many, at least the little ones.  Here is our list of local Hudson Valley Egg Hunts by county.  Easter is April 12th.  Happy hunting! Keep checking back as more are added and…

Hudson Valley Ski Mountains
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Hudson Valley Ski Mountains

Winter outdoor sport time is here. Do your kids ski or snowboard? Do they want to this year?  Growing up in Brewster a favorite past time was going to Big Birch, turned Thunder Ridge.  I started in 3rd Grade, when students were bused after school to the mountain for lessons and free ski, then we…

Hudson Valley Apple Picking Locations
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Hudson Valley Apple Picking Locations

In the FALL comes Hudson Valley Apple Picking, people travel from near and far to see the leaves and get apples. Well us Apple Moms (I mean our namesake is Apple for the NY iconic Apple) love to pick apples with our families too. Staying local or traveling, there are plenty of choices all around. Always call…

Hudson Valley Fireworks List
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Hudson Valley Fireworks List

Covering all the Hudson Valley Fireworks (lower and upper) with their Forth of July and Independence Day Celebrations. You can find what is happening by county and town.  **continually updating, check back often**   Listings marked with * is current for 2019 Hudson Valley Fireworks List: Putnam *Brewster– Highlands Shopping Complex (Kohl’s/HomeDepot) 6/30 *Cold Spring–…

Hudson Valley Ice Skating Locations
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Hudson Valley Ice Skating Locations

Our area is full of places to ice skate as a family, take lessons or play hockey.  I think most people have a  past time of ice skating.  We hope this winter (or year), your family tries a day of ice skating.  Almost all have rentals. Dutchess: Bontecou Hockey Rink– Millbrook Athletic Center at Millbrook School …

2016 Best Of Hudson Valley Party
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2016 Best Of Hudson Valley Party

The Best of Hudson Valley Party is coming! Taking place on October 13th at The Grand Hotel in Poughkeepsie, NY from 5:30-8pm and it features 70+ Best of Hudson Valley winners, TONS of food, beer, dessert, and live music.  A Hudson Valley Party you will not want to miss.   Grab your best friend, spouse or family and…

2016 Hudson Valley Fireworks List
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2016 Hudson Valley Fireworks List

Covering all the Hudson Valley Fireworks (lower and upper) with their Forth of July and Independence Day Celebrations. You can find what is happening by county and town. Hudson Valley Fireworks List: Putnam Brewster– Highlands Shopping Complex (Kohl’s/HomeDepot) 7/2 Cold Spring– Dockside Park 7/3 Kent/Lake Carmel– Route 52/311 (park along the lake) 7/3 Patterson– Patterson…

Hudson Valley Hikes
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Hudson Valley Hikes

COVID-19 UPDATE:  Check all locations before attending, some are closed or at limited occupancy currently. The Hudson Valley is great for hiking, so many trails for all ability levels. Grab your camera, water, the kids and go.  My family loves to hike. The kids like grabbing a stick, their cameras and checking out the trees,…