5 Things Not to Miss This Weekend

If you’re wondering what’s up this weekend in your area, check out this list of fun options to keep you, friends and family busy.

1. Hudson Valley Exposition - Saturday, Aug. 1 in Peekskill

The historic Hudson Valley Exposition revival, after a 70-year hiatus, begins Aug. 1 from 12 to 10 p.m. at Peekskill Riverfront Green Park. Fun, food, education, history—this event has it all. The night will feature the Entergy sponsored Laser Light Spectacular at around 9:15 p.m., when the skies above will fill with dancing laser lights accompanied by music. Best viewing will be from inside the park.

2. Rockland Boulders Star Wars Night - Friday, July 31 at Provident Bank Park

Rockland Boulders host the first-ever “Star Wars Night” at Provident Bank Park, while the team plays against the Quebec Capitales at 7 p.m. Presented by Dig Safely New York, the event will benefit Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center, according to the Boulders’ website. Prizes, bidding and fireworks will all take place at the event.

For more information or to purchase tickets visit their website.

3. New York Renaissance Faire - Begins Aug. 2 in Tuxedo Park

Beginning Aug. 2 through Sept. 21, every Saturday, Sunday and Labor Day Monday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the New York Renaissance Faire will feature games of skill, Marketplace shopping featuring over 100 artisan shops, unique foods and more.

“Travel back in time to a 16th century English shire, filled with adventure, music, romance and fun for the whole family! Journey with Robin Hood’s Merry Band or have an audience with Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth I. Watch thundering steeds clash in a death-defying joust!” the events description on Facebook says.

4. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on the Lawn - July 31 through Aug. 2

Babbling Brook Players presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” with performances over the next two weekends in Suffern and Montebello at 6:30 p.m. on the lawn at the Clark Recreation Center, 59 Campbell Ave., in Suffern. Admission is free, just bring your own lawn chair and blanket.

5. Native American Heritage Celebration - Saturday, Aug. 1 and Sunday, Aug. 2 in Stony Point

Get in touch with the Native American roots on the Hudson Valley by checking out a real teepee, playing different cultural instruments, tasting new foods from different Native American cultures and dancing performances that were originated by Native American groups throughout the continent, according to Mommy Poppins. All of this will take place Saturday, Aug. 1 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 2 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and all ages are welcome. This is a limited-seating engagement and visitors are encouraged to bring their own blankets or lawn chairs.

Photo courtesy of Hudson Valley Exposition