Family events in Orange County, NY

Happy Life Animal Rescue participates in PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week at PetSmart in Newburgh. Attendees can meet adoptable rescue dogs of various sizes, with team members available to help with matching. Admission is free and the environment is family friendly, supporting a nationwide effort to connect pets with new homes.

Now in its ninth year, this 5K run and walk, paired with a quarter-mile kids fun run, celebrates the everyday heroes in the community. Participants have the opportunity to run or walk on the runway at Orange County Airport while supporting Fearless! Hudson Valley. People of all ages are welcome. Registration includes an early-bird option at $20 per person, plus standard choices of $30 for an individual, $25 per person for two participants, and $20 per person for groups of three or more. The kids fun run is free. Proceeds benefit Fearless! Hudson Valley, helping fund education, prevention, and advocacy efforts, along with comprehensive services such as shelter for survivors of interpersonal violence, human trafficking, sexual violence, and other forms of crime victimization. The event takes place during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Parents and children team up at Uptiquing Paint & Ceramics for a guided pottery painting session where you decorate a special plate together. After kiln firing, the piece will be suitable for serving food. This relaxed, family friendly activity encourages creativity and results in a meaningful keepsake.

Celebrate the season with a family-friendly farm brunch featuring fresh, local ingredients that are thoughtfully cultivated and prepared. A set, prix fixe menu showcases peak seasonal flavors and is served in a welcoming farm setting. Reservations are required, and detailed menu information will be shared soon.