“Cardio Kick and Core”

When and Where: Saturday, August 27 from 9-10 a.m. at John Jay Homestead

Why Go: Start the morning off right. Apogee Wellness is holding a free morning workout. Join in—and then check out the vendors and farmers at the Homestead’s weekly market.

Price: Free

 

“King of the Meadow”

When and Where:  Saturday, Aug 27, 2011 at Teatown Lake Reservation (Cliffdale Farm) from 10-11:30am

Why Go: Learn more about Monarch butterflies at this event, where the entire family can look for the winged beauties.

Price: Admission is free for Teatown members, $5 fee for non-members. 

 

“An Evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein“

When and Where: Saturday, August 27, 5:30pm at Bedford Village Memorial Park

Why Go:  Enjoy one more outdoor summer concert presented by The Small Town Theatre Company. You can also see it on Sunday in Armonk at Wampus Brook Park.

Price:  Free Admission

 

“Outdoor Cooking Extravaganza”  

When and Where: Sunday, August 28, 2011 from 3:30pm–6:00pm at Westmoreland Sanctuary in Mount Kisco

Why Go: Cook hot dogs, pineapple upside-down cake and more on an outdoor fire. 

Price: $4 members/$6 non-members, RSVP by August 25

 

Dutchess County Fair

When and Where: Fairground hours: 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Tuesday August 23-Sunday, August 28 from 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday at 6550 Spring Brook Ave, Rhinebeck, NY 

Why Go: You’ll find animals, rides, a high-dive show, food, live entertainment, and more at this annual fair, set on 160 acres. For more info and to see a list of events, click here.

Price: Daily admission: $15 adults, free ages 11 and under, $10 seniors and military, $40-$100 family fun packs; $20 for 12 rides

 

IMAX Movie “Dolphins”

When and Where: Daily at the Norwalk Maritime Aquarium at 11am and 2:00pm

Why Go: If your kids love dolphins, spend an afternoon watching this film, where they’ll learn a whole slew of information about the creatures. Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski, who hails from CT, is one of the scientists featured in the film who studies dolphin communication. For a trailer, click here.  

Price: $9 adults, $6.50 kids, $8.00 seniors