Category: Family Fun

Lush green landscape with vibrant yellow flowers in the foreground, overlooking a serene body of water surrounded by mountains and misty skies.
Family Fun, Travel Guide, Weekend Getaway

The Only Catskills Bucket List You Need in 2026

December 29, 2025

A just-90-miles-from-NYC bucket list of the essential Sullivan Catskills experiences to have in 2026…

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A decorated Christmas tree with red ribbons and ornaments stands next to a wooden chair, overlooking a misty lake and surrounded by string lights.
Events, Family Fun, Winter Sports

Where the Holidays Feel Homemade

December 22, 2025

From first snow to first chair, locals share the holiday moments that make the Sullivan Catskills feel less like a…

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A beautifully lit Christmas tree adorned with colorful lights, featuring a star on top and people celebrating nearby at night.
Events, Family Fun, Kids Activities

Jingle Bells & Holiday Magic in the Catskills

December 10, 2025

Holidays here are when entire communities get cozy. Jingle bells hang from doors and dog collars alike. Bakeries bustle behind…

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A snowy ski slope with various skiers and snowboarders enjoying the winter activities on a clear day.
Family Fun, Outdoor Adventure, Winter Sports

How Holiday Mountain Found Its Way Home

December 9, 2025

Ask any kid who grew up in the 1970s and early 80s near a small local ski hill and they’re…

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A man in an orange hoodie interacts warmly with a large pig, both appearing friendly and happy in a pasture setting.
AG-Culture, Events, Family Fun

The Spirit of Giving Looks Different Here

December 8, 2025

You know a place by how it shows up for itself. In Sullivan County, that looks like 200 tractors rumbling…

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A vibrant indoor water park with a large colorful slide, pools, and seating areas, featuring bright blue and green colors.
Accommodations, Family Fun, Kids Activities

Your Perfect Indoor Family Weekend in the Sullivan Catskills

November 25, 2025

When the weather outside is frightful, Sullivan Catskills keeps the good times going indoors. Families swap snow boots for cozy…

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Three containers of syrup displayed on a windowsill, include a jar of honey, a bottle of maple syrup, and an ornate syrup bottle in a leaf shape.
AG-Culture, Family Fun, Farms & Farmers Markets

Discover Maple Syrup Season Across the Sullivan Catskills

November 24, 2025

Locals will friendly-argue that the Sullivan Catskills have far more than four seasons.  There’s winter, fool’s spring, second winter, mud…

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A brightly colored, decorative bird sculpture featuring vibrant patterns, flowers, and musical notes, symbolizing the Catskills.
Arts & Culture, Dove Trail, Family Fun

Discovering the Artistic Heart of the Dove Trail

November 11, 2025

Planning a 50th Anniversary isn’t an easy undertaking, especially when the honoree is the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival and,…

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An old stone bridge with three arches spans over a calm river, surrounded by autumn foliage reflecting in the water.
Family Fun, Outdoor Adventure, Weekend Getaway

Exploring Sullivan County’s Scenic & Historic Bridges

November 4, 2025

There are hundreds of miles of rivers and streams coursing through Sullivan County, from the wild Delaware to tiny tributaries…

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A young girl in a witch costume stands in a pumpkin patch, surrounded by pumpkins, with a joyful expression and a broomstick.
Events, Family Fun, Kids Activities

Haunted Places & Hometown Halloween Magic in the Sullivan Catskills

October 16, 2025

Halloween has a way of winning everyone over. From elementary school costume parades and over-the-top haunted neighborhoods to pumpkin carving,…

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A happy child in a yellow jacket sits on a pumpkin among a field filled with orange pumpkins.
Events, Family Fun, Kids Activities

Kids’ Guide to Fall Fun in the Sullivan Catskills

September 29, 2025

Hey adventurers! Fall in the Sullivan Catskills is like stepping into a storybook. The trees are painted in fiery colors,…

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A lively group of performers on stage, expressing joy with arms raised, dressed in colorful attire, amidst a vibrant theatrical setting.
Arts & Culture, Family Fun, Theater & Performing Arts

Forestburgh Playhouse Brings Broadway to the Catskills

September 26, 2025

There are plenty of beautiful old barns in the Sullivan Catskills, but only one of them has been hosting world…

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A young child interacts with large orange pumpkins in a bright, sunny pumpkin patch.
Events, Family Fun, Farms & Farmers Markets

Fall, the Catskills Way: Festivals, Campfires & Community

September 17, 2025

Fall That Feels Like Home In the Sullivan Catskills, fall isn’t about sweater season or pumpkin spice. Branding a season…

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A couple stands on rocky terrain overlooking a river and a forest with colorful autumn foliage under a cloudy sky.
Family Fun, Hiking & Biking, Outdoor Adventure

Get Lost (In the Best Way) on Catskills Trails

September 2, 2025

There’s something special about a trail. The way they shortcut a corner, connect communties, lead to forts and hide-e-holes. Some…

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A large crowd gathers at an outdoor concert venue during sunset, surrounded by trees and a colorful sky.
Arts & Culture, Bethel Woods, Family Fun

Where the Music Never Faded: A Return to Bethel Woods

August 27, 2025

Fifty-six years ago, the iconic Woodstock Music and Arts Fair opened on Max Yasgur’s sprawling dairy farm in Bethel Woods.…

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Two kayakers paddling on a calm river near a green bridge and lush trees under a clear blue sky.
Family Fun, Outdoor Adventure, Water Sports

A Guy, a Dog and a Duck on a Paddleboard: Just Another Day on the Delaware

August 20, 2025

At 330 miles, the Delaware River starts in the Catskill Mountains and meanders unobstructed through Pennsylvania and New Jersey before…

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