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 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 Summer Bucket List 2021
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Hudson Valley Summer Bucket List 2021

The Hudson Valley has so many amazing places to visit, and living within the Hudson Valley we are central to different places even outside the Hudson Valley.  Check out our long Hudson Valley Summer Bucket List.   2021 Summer Bucket List To download a PDF of our Apple Moms Summer Bucket List, click here.  We…

Thunder Ridge Ski Area
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Thunder Ridge Ski Area

  Thunder Ridge has been a staple in the community for decades.  I still remember boarding the school bus after school to go for lessons and then skiing with my friends after school starting in third grade.  Eventually meeting my husband there, and currently sharing our love of snow sports with our kids. My son…

February Events at the Mid Hudson Children’s Museum.
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February Events at the Mid Hudson Children’s Museum.

Mark your calendars now.  There are a lot of great activities and specials coming to the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum.  On Chilly days, this is the perfect spot to escape to.   MAKING MASTERPIECES: CHINESE NEW YEAR February 1, 2017 | 2:30 pm This month:  The Chinese New Year officially begins January 28th, but the party lasts…

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 …

Halloween Trunk or Treat with Oriental Trading
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Halloween Trunk or Treat with Oriental Trading

This year, Apple Moms is hosting a Trunk or Treat in Brewster at Ace Endico.  Thanks to Oriental Trading our trunk is ready, and our bucket to treats to give out is loaded.  Oriental Trading is the best go-to for halloween treats, party needs and supplies.  We went with a grave yard theme for our…

Jacob Burns Film Center Launches  New Initiative JBFC Kids
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Jacob Burns Film Center Launches New Initiative JBFC Kids

Jacob Burns Film Center Launches New Initiative JBFC Kids The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) announced the launch of JBFC Kids, an exciting new initiative to welcome a new generation of lm lovers into the JBFC community. JBFC Kids is designed to help foster a love for cinema and media-making in children ages three to…

National Park Foundation Celebrates 100 Years in 2016 #ad
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National Park Foundation Celebrates 100 Years in 2016 #ad

I am a HUGE National Park fan, I remember visiting the Red Wood Forest in elementary school and bringing home a “Giant Sequoia” in a paper towel tube from the gift shop.  We planted and it grew over the years from twelve inches to over our heads before we moved from that house. In 2011,…

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…