Putnam & Dutchess Weekly Events 11/20 – 11/25
Holy Cow this month has flown by! I can’t believe Thanksgiving is next week! Have you checked out our Holiday gift guide yet? It has all our favorite toys so you can be a holiday hero! However, if you are like me and unwilling to Christmas shop til after Thanksgiving here are some activities to occupy your time!
Friday November 20th
Mid Hudson Children’s Museum, Poughkeepsie
Create with Rigamajig – Tucked in the corner of the new exhibition, Link, Lift, Launch, are building materials designed for children called Rigamajig. Museum educators will help guide adults and children and turn the wooden boards, nuts and bolts into imaginative creations. This program is offered free with museum admission.
Saturday November 21st
Patterson & Pawling Libraries, Patterson & Pawling
International Games Day – Head over to either library for some fun game play and celebration!
Town of Carmel
Craft Fairs – Check what local artisans have to offer at Carmel High School – Carmel Girl Scouts, and the Lake Carmel Community Center.
Poughkeepsie Plaza, Poughkeepsie
Santa’s Arrival – Santa arrives on a firetruck at the Poughkeepsie Plaza courtesy of the Arlington Fire District and the Croft Corners Fire Company at 10am! Visit Santa in his Santa Workshop located between Marshalls & JoAnn Fabrics! Enjoy some coloring, crafts, face painting and a Lego activity with Brick Kids from 10am-12pm!
Mid Hudson Children’s Museum, Poughkeepsie
Late Night Family Free Time – The museum will be open until 8pm with FREE admission form 5pm to 8pm!
Tuesday November 24th
Mid Hudson Children’s Museum, Poughkeepsie
The Turkey Takeaway – During this silly story time we will read, “Ten Fat Turkey’s” by Tony Johnston. After the story, museum educators will lead a workshop of counting backwards and very simple subtractions plus Thanksgiving-inspired math activities! This program is offered free with museum admission
Wednesday November 25th
Mid Hudson Children’s Museum, Poughkeepsie
Pop-up Thank You Cards – This is the season of gratitude! Children will create personalized thank you cards with fun pop-up surprises inside! $5 per child with museum admission
