Rockland County, NY, Activities for Kids and Families - December 2010

We've compiled some of the best family and children's events happening this December in Rockland County, NY, including a variety of holiday activities. Get all the details here.

Ice Skating Rinks in Rockland County, NY

Rockland County, NY, has a variety of family-friendly ice skating rinks, whether they're seasonal or open year-round. Get all the details on these rinks, including hours, open skate times, admission and rental prices, and more.

Family and Children's Events in Rockland County, NY - November 2010

We've rounded up some of the best family and children's events happening this November in Rockland County, NY. Get the details on children's concerts and shows (including a special Harry Potter screening!), Thanksgiving activities, and more!

Fall Family Outings in Rockland County, NY: Apple Picking and Oktoberfest

Enjoy fall in Rockland County, NY, with these two family-friendly events: Fall festival and apple picking at The Orchards of Concklin and Oktoberfest at Bear Mountain State Park.

Book Review: 'The Girl Who Survived, A True Story of the Holocaust' by Bronia Brandman and Carol Bierman

Author Carol Bierman, a professor at SUNY Rockland, collaborated with Holocaust survivor Bronia Brandman to write a moving, first-person account of this significant event in Jewish history. The book, out in September, is appropriate for ages 10 and up.

Fun and Fantasy at the New York Renaissance Faire

The New York Renaissance Faire will take place in Tuxedo Park, weekends through September 26. Read on to see what's in store for kids and families at this exciting event.

Edward Hopper House Art Center Awards $100 Scholarships to High School Students

Seven high school students from Rockland County, NY, were awarded $100 art scholarships from the Edward Hopper House Art Center.

The 14th Annual Bear Mountain Native American Festival Contest Powwow

This annual, family-friendly festival at Harriman State Park in Rockland County, NY, celebrates Native American history and culture with traditional music and dancing by native groups from around the world.

More than 100 students in the North Rockland Central School District participated in the Great American Cleanup, held this year on April 21.

Several towns in Rockland County, NY, are offering free family entertainment in June, July, and August this year by way of summer concert series. Check out our roundup of shows and mark your calendars.

Stop by these farmer's markets and street festivals around Rockland County, NY, this spring and summer for fresh local produce and to help out your community.

Rockland County's Stony Point Battlefield and Lighthouse will reopen to the public again this April. This historic landmark makes a great site for a spring family outing.

Read about the efforts of students and staff at the South Orangetown Central School District, who went above and beyond to help victims of Haiti's recent earthquake.

Longtime New City resident Carol Roth postponed her dream of being a children’s book author until her own kids were grown. Now a grandmother, Roth has no regrets about having been a stay-at-home mom and forging a new career as a writer relatively late in life.

Check out the great family- and kid-friendly events scheduled for January in Rockland County.

Bello Nock, the world's best clown, is back to perform in the Big Apple Circus at the Palisades Center in West Nyack, NY.

Halloween Events & Activities for Kids in Rockland and Bergen

Check out these fun Halloween events for kids and families in Rockland County, NY, and Bergen County, NJ, including the annual Halloween Parade in Nyack and the popular Zoo Boo in Paramus.

What Pet is Right for Your Family?

What if your kid is nagging you for a pet, or you simply want her to grow up with an animal companion? How do you pick the right one?

Pet Therapy in Nyack - A Pediatric Patient’s Best Friend

Last January, Nyack Hospital launched Pet Pals, a program that periodically brings a therapy dog (and its owner) to visit with pediatric patients.

Day Trips - Rockland County: Down By the Riverside in Nyack

Although located somewhat in the southeast corner of Rockland, Nyack is the cultural and culinary center of the county.

Sing, Play & Make Art at the Family Arts Festival in Rockland - May 16

Join Sukey Molloy and her all new Circle Song Show at a multi-media concert event at the annual Family Arts Festival, held at SUNY-Rockland.

Rockland’s Big Backyard - Bear Mountain State Park

If you aren’t looking for anything as challenging as the Rockies or K2 for your family, Bear Mountain State Park has plenty to offer year-round when it comes to affordable family-friendly activities and relaxing recreation.

Throughout the years – and throughout the seasons – the river has been a lifeline between New York City and the communities upstate.

JCC expands — in Nyack

More than 5,000 people came out in December for the grand opening of the new Jewish Community Center (JCC) Rockland. The modern, 135,000 square foot facility is located on a 15-acre campus on West Nyack Road. It replaces a smaller JCC facility that opened its doors 19 years ago.