
Things to Do with Kids in Rockland County this Weekend
Plan a fun weekend for your family in Rockland and Bergen counties!
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WANT TO GO? Free
R.E.A.D. to a Dog FREE
WHEN: Saturday, Apr. 1 WHERE: Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main Branch, 10 West Ramapo Road, Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main Branch, Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main Branch
WHAT:
For ages 5 & up. Sign up for a 15 minute session to read one-on-one to a therapy dog! Registration is open for everyone. Call to register.
WANT TO GO? FreeOvertures: Minas with Orlando & Patricia King Haddad FREE
WHEN: Saturday, Apr. 1 WHERE: Rockland Conservatory of Music, 45 South Main Street, Rockland Conservatory of Music, Rockland Conservatory of Music
WHAT:
Bring the kids out to this free concert featuring, a Philadelphia-based bossa nova jazz band consisting of singer and guitarist Orlando Haddad and singer and pianist Patricia King.
Haddad is noted for bringing Brazilian music and culture to the city of Philadelphia, PA when he and his wife Patricia, after living in Brazil, moved back from Rio de Janeiro to the U.S. in 1984. Minas has performed in all of the area’s main venues and Orlando taught Brazilian Percussion at the University of the Arts, a post he held for 10 years. Minas also created an educational program, “Brazilian Adventure”, which brought assembly programs and residencies to public and independent schools in the tri-state area. This program has been seen by over 500,000 students.
WANT TO GO? FreeDragons and Mythical Beasts
WHEN: Sunday, Apr. 2 WHERE: Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Street, Mayo Performing Arts Center, Mayo Performing Arts Center
WHAT:
Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new interactive show for all the family. Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. Discover the colossal Stone Troll, the mysterious Indrik and Japanese Baku; the Tooth Fairy (not as sweet as you'd think), an adorable Unicorn and majestic Griffin. Take your place among legendary heroes, but just don't wake the Dragon.
WANT TO GO? $15-$30
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We love weekends because they allow us to spend quality time with our kids, whether with a fun day trip to a nearby family-friendly destination or a family day of fun that's close to home in Rockland County or Bergen County, NJ. There’s lots to do this weekend with your family, from concerts and performances to museum exhibits, shows, crafts activities, seasonal events, parades, and more, so you're sure to find the perfect thing to do with your family in Rockland or Bergen this weekend. Look no further for ideas and plan your weekend with our guide that highlights the best family-friendly (in-person and virtual) events happening in and around Rockland County, including family fun in Nanuet, Haverstraw, Garnerville, Nyack, Warwick, Palisades, Montgomery, New City, and West Nyack, as well as awesome family fun in Bergen County, NJ, including things to do in Hillsdale, Paramus, Englewood, Ramsey, and nearby Jersey City. Browse our calendar for hundreds of things to do each month, and check out our weekend roundups for Westchester, Long Island, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens!
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