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    Family-Friendly Things to Do in New City, NY for a Fun Day Out

    Family-Friendly Things to Do in New City, NY for a Fun Day Out

    Our top picks for fun things to do in New City, NY with kids, including kids' events and family businesses.

    By Stacey Feintuch

    Spend the day having fun with your family with all the family-friendly things to do in New City, NY, and its surrounding areas. The area has so much to offer every member of the family from restaurants to outdoor recreational activities. Here are the top kids events and family-friendly things to do in New City, Congers, Valley Cottage, and Bardoina.

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    Family-Friendly Things to Do in New City & Nearby

    Norcina

    186 N. Main St., New City
    845-638-8030
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    Kids are welcome at Norcina, which serves house-made pastas, cheeses, and other recipes. Children can peak into the kitchen and watch the pizza man flip pie dough and the other cooks whiz around. The kids’ menu includes items like a mini pizza, rigatoni or spaghetti with marinara or butter sauce, breaded chicken cutlet strips with a side of sauce, plus gelato or sorbet.

    High Tor State Park

    415 S. Mountain Road, New City
    845-634-8074
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    Take in scenic views of the Hudson River at High Tor State Park. The 691-acre park has two peaks your family can hike—High Tor at 797 feet and Little Tor at 620 feet. They’re the highest peaks in the park as well as in all the Hudson Palisades. See the New York City skyline from the summit of High Tor, a striking landmark.

    Dr. Davies Farm

    306 Route 304, Congers
    845-268-7020
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    This family run farm has been around since 1891. Enjoy apple picking, treats from the farm stand, hayrides, pumpkin picking, and more. Save room for mouthwatering, delicious homemade doughnuts and cold and hot apple cider.

    The Jacob Blauvelt Farmhouse

    20 Zukor Road, New City
    845-634-9629
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    This restored 1832 farmhouse contains rooms showing the lifestyles of local farming families during the first half of the 19th century. It’s owned and operated by the Historical Society of Rockland County,

    Rockland State Park

    299 Rockland Lake Road, Valley Cottage
    845-268-3020
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    Walk, jog, or bicycle on the 3.2-mile, non-motorized use paved trail that goes around Rockland Lake. A new playground for children ages 12 and younger is near one of the picnic areas. The park also has a car-top boat launch dock, hiking trails with Hudson Valley views, six tennis courts, and two 18-hole golf courses. Come summer, enjoy a new water complex featuring a 5,000-square-foot, zero entrance swimming pool with diving boards, a spray ground, and two large water slides.

    Kids’ Events and Things to Do in New City

     

    Town of Clarkstown Corn Hole Tournament FREE

    WHEN: Friday, Jan. 28, 7-8:30pm
    WHERE: Street Community Center, 31 Zukor Road, New City, NY
    AGES: All
    WHAT:

    All Clarkstown residents welcome Must have a valid community center I.D. card FREE

    WANT TO GO? 845-639-6200.
    Click Here for More Information

    Family-Friendly Businesses in New City

    Vicki's Dance Studio and Kreative Kids

    Vicki's Dance Studio and Kreative Kids

    61 Maple Ave. New City, NY

    For over 30 years, Vicki's Dance Studio has been inspiring and motivating our students to follow their dreams both in dance and in their lives.

    Bach to Rock - Nanuet

    Bach to Rock - Nanuet

    150 E. Route 59 Nanuet, NY

    BACH TO ROCK is a music education center for students of all ages. Our unique method is based on the knowledge that students learn best when they join together to play the music they like the most. Th

    Master Jung & Yu Traditional Taekwondo

    Master Jung & Yu Traditional Taekwondo

    70 N. Main St. New City, NY

    Blending Korean culture and philosophy with traditional Taekwondo, Master Jung & Master Yu's school offers unique martial arts training. Our goal is to help children and adults build self-confidence,

    Kreative Kids & Vicki's Dance Studio

    61 Maple Ave. New City, NY

    We are the best alternative to an all-day camp with the most reasonable rates! We cater to ages 16 months (diapers welcomed) to 5 years. This multi-arts program includes music with instruments, creati

    St. Paul School

    St. Paul School

    365 Kings Highway Valley Cottage, NY

    For over 50 years, St. Paul School has been providing a supportive environment designed to stimulate sound judgment, critical thinking, acquisition of knowledge and character formation based on Cathol

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    Stacey Feintuch

    Author: Stacey Feintuch is a freelance writer for print and online publications. She has written for ReadersDigest.com, BestofNJ.com, K health, The Boca Raton Observer magazine, The Bump, Care.com, Healthline, Highlights for Kids, HealthyWomen, and other outlets. She has a BA in journalism from The George Washington University and an MA in magazine journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. She grew up in Morris County, NJ, and currently lives in Bergen County, NJ. A mom to two boys, you'll find her at the baseball diamond on the weekends. See More

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