HudsonValleyGoodStuff

Musical Family Fun: Maverick Concert Young People' s Concert series!

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4Gkd8X_5zU]I have been meaning to mention this wonderful concert series earlier in the season. If you are still looking for a fun activity to take your children to this weekend, it's not too late to see piano prodigy Alice Burla perform at Maverick Concerts this Saturday at 11 am. Set in the woods on the outskirts of Woodstock, the 1916 Maverick Concert hall is an intimate space with amazing acoustics. I used to attend the concerts when I first moved here. It really is a great way to introduce a child to classical music. I have included a video of Alice Burla taken 3 years ago when she was only 10 years old. What an amazing talent!  For more information on Maverick Concerts, visit http://www.maverickconcerts.org.

Water Park Day Trip: Zoom Flume in East Durham, NY

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 As the Summer winds down here in the Hudson Valley, I'm writing up a list of fun day trips I've been meaning to make. Zoom Flume is top on my list! We went here last year towards the end of August and the kids had a blast. I really like this water park because it is very low key and laid back. When we went last year, the lines on the rides weren't that long. At the most we had to wait 10 minutes for a popular ride. Most of the time we just hung out in the kiddie pool area which has neat water works, enough to entertain a young one for hours! I would bring a life jacket if your child can't swim yet because the kiddie pool does get deeper towards the back. For more info, visit Zoom Flume's website

Another Wine Event: Red Wine Blending Experience & Dinner

If anybody is looking for another excuse to drink wine this weekend, check out the Red Wine Blending Experience & Dinner at Millbrook Vineyards & Winery this Saturday, August 8th from 5-9pm. www.millbrookwine.com