Maverick Concerts present Bari Koral
“I learned the difference between what children liked and what they loved,” shares Bari Koral about her early performance experience with kids. Bari shares her bright, clear voice with original catchy tunes with the Bari Koral Family Band at Maverick Concerts this Saturday, July 18 at 11 a.m. Adults pay just $5, and children are admitted free, and I suggest arriving early so they can sit up front close to the stage.
Maverick Concerts is located at 120 Maverick Road in Woodstock. For more information, call (845) 679-8217 or visit https://maverickconcerts.org. To learn more about the musician, her eclectic bio and her new album, The Apple Tree & the Honey Bee, visit www.barikoral.com.
Terrarium workshop at Olana
Do you ever wish your kids would just leave the messy outdoors outside? Here’s a solution that could work for both of you: a terrarium! This Saturday, July 18, preschoolers and their families can drop in between 3 and 5 p.m. at the Olana State Historic Site to build a terrarium, while learning about their popularity in the 19th century, ecosystems and thinking of the tank as an imaginary play world. All materials will be provided.
The cost is $15 for each preschool child and free for adults. Preregistration is required. The Olana State Historic Site is located at 5720 Route 9G in Hudson. For more information or to register, call (518) 828-1872, extension 105, or e-mail [email protected].
Minecraft contest at Tivoli Free Library
Are you the parent of an avid Minecraft player? Looking to build some Minecraft cred? Or perhaps you are new to this brilliant block-style, imagination-based videogame and wonder what the fuss is all about? Either way, just head to the Tivoli Free Library. On Saturday, July 18 from 2 to 4:30 p.m., young Minecrafters will work in pairs on computers to design their own dream libraries. Projects will be reviewed by a panel of judges, who will award a prize to the winning team.
Unlike Legos, Minecraft construction materials are limitless, and players can make sophisticated structures using circuitry and alchemy to engineer their work. If you want to see an amazing example of a very complicated Minecraft puzzle structure, look up the incredible Five-Cubed Adventure Map. The Minecraft contest is free, but preregistration is required.
The Tivoli Free Library is located at 86 Broadway in Tivoli. To register or for more information, call (845) 757-3771 or visit https://tivolilibrary.org.
Seeger-themed environmental education at Norrie Point
“If I had a hammer,” goes the classic Pete Seeger folksong; but for this weekend’s celebration of his legacy, the hypothetical situation might better be, “If I had a seine net,” because that’s one of the activities that participants will be doing! On Saturday, July 18 at 11 a.m., the Staatsburg Library invites families to the Norrie Point Environmental Center to hear stories and songs of Pete Seeger, who fiercely advocated for the cleaning up of the Hudson River. Other activities include seining to see what kinds of critters can be found in the river, a hands-on challenge to try to clean up an oil spill and a Hudson River Collage art project.
This program is free and open to the public and takes place rain or shine, and families should bring a picnic lunch. The Norrie Point Environmental Center is located at 256 Norrie Point Way in Staatsburg. For more information, call (845) 889-4683, e-mail [email protected] or visit https://staatsburglibrary.org.
SUNDAY, JULY 19
“Skull and Bones” at Mills Mansion
Did your kids love Jurassic World, are they fascinated by the intersection of history and nature in modern life? How about giving them a chance to do some hands-on work with nature, but using skulls and bones? This Sunday, July 19 at 1 p.m., children ages 6 to 9 years are invited to the Mills Mansion for a special “Skull and Bones” program. Studying animal skulls, they will identify features particular to an omnivore, carnivore or herbivore, and the differences between predator and prey animals. The cost is $2 per child, and registration is required. Plan to stay afterwards and stroll the beautiful grounds overlooking the Hudson River, making a mental note to return in the winter for some epic sledding.
The Mills Mansion is located at Staatsburgh State Historic Site at 75 Mills Mansion Drive, off Old Post Road in Staatsburg. For more information or to register, call (845) 889-8851 or visit https://parks.ny.gov.
MONDAY, JULY 20
Maker Camp at Red Hook Library
If your tweens and teens love taking things apart, figuring out logic puzzles or simply inventing, then the Red Hook Public Library’s Maker Camp is a good fit for them. Kids will be given a hands-on approach to solve problems using design, mechanics and simple physics, creating handcrafted mementos in the process. For seventh- and eighth-graders, Maker Camp takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, July 20 through 24; for ninth-graders and above, sessions take place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, July 27 through 31.
Maker Camp is free and open to the public, but space is limited and registration is required. The Red Hook Public Library is located at 7444 South Broadway in Red Hook. For more information or to register, call (845) 758-3241 or visit www.redhooklibrary.org.
Free Wayfinder Capture the Flag event in Stone Ridge
What does it mean to kids to play Capture the Flag, Wayfinder-style? It means a more active, team-oriented game that’s both cooperative and competitive. It means safe, responsible, high-intensity play. It means leadership and team-building skills. And it means using foam swords!
This Monday, July 20 from 3 to 5 p.m., kids ages 9 and up should plan on heading to the Stone Ridge Library for this afternoon of fantastic fun. This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
The Stone Ridge Library is located at 3700 Main Street in Stone Ridge. For more information or to register, call (845) 687-7023 or visit www.stoneridgelibrary.org. To learn more about the Wayfinder Experience, visit www.wayfinderexperience.com.
THURSDAY, JULY 23
Kids’ concert with Tracy Bonham & Imagination Movers at Utopia Soundstage
“Reach high, think big, work hard, have fun!” Sound familiar? Then you must already be a fan of the hit children’s band and eponymous show, Imagination Movers. If you aren’t familiar with the Emmy Award-winning Imagination Movers, you are in for an awesome treat this week when these four men perform live right in Woodstock. But this isn’t a regular show; it’s like two concerts in one, because the amazing Grammy-nominated Tracy Bonham will be the opening act!
Families of all ages will enjoy this smart, high-energy music, interactive concert, which takes place on Thursday, July 23 at 4 p.m. at the Utopia Soundstage at Radio Woodstock. Tickets cost $45 and are available at https://radiowoodstock.com. All of the concert proceeds benefit the Woodstock Day School Adventure Camp for program development and renovation of the Summer Adventure Pool.
The Utopia Soundstage is located at 293 Tinker Street in Woodstock. For tickets or more information, visit https://radiowoodstock.com. To learn more about the musicians, visit https://imaginationmovers.com and www.tracybonham.com.
Erica Chase-Salerno plays Minecraft in New Paltz, where she lives with her husband, Mike, and their two Minecrafter children: the inspirations behind hudsonvalleyparents.com. She can be heard on WDST 100.1 on Friday mornings and can be reached at [email protected].
