Is the snow starting to get to you? Are your kids already bored, even though winter vacation has only begun? Here’s your go-to list for fun, free or inexpensive things to do this week.
Wounded Warrior’s Benefit Chili-Fest
Friday, February 14th
This is a cause near and dear to Meadowbrook Saloon owner Anita Altieri’s heart. Check out what Wounded Warrior is all about here. There will be “loads of chili” at the event as well as music by Bad Habit. Other activities include “Kissing for fun” and “full moon bounty hunt” (we can only guess.) This event is probably suited for ages 18+.
Cost: $10.00 donation (100% of profits go to Wounded Warrior)
Time: 5:00pm – 10:00pm Location: 119 Meadowbrook Rd., Glen, NY
More Information: 518-912-7777 / Facebook
“Dreaming of Spring”
Saturday, February 15th
Make a flower bouquet out of recycled materials
Cost: Free Time: 10:30am
Location: Upstairs at the Amsterdam Free Library, 28 Church Street, Amsterdam, NY
Written and visual poetry
Saturday, February 15th
With local authors and retired AHS teachers Maureen Hand and Jane Riley
Cost: Free Time: 10:30am
Location: Downstairs at the Amsterdam Free Library, 28 Church Street, Amsterdam, NY
More information: http://www.amsterdamlibrary.com
Winter Break Roller Skating
Monday, February 17th through Friday, February 21st
High Rollers Fun Center will be open every afternoon during winter break from February 17th to the 21st
Cost: $5.00 admission Time: 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Location: 4313 State Hwy 30, Amsterdam, NY
More information: www.highrollersfun.com/schedulecalendar.html
Preschool Story Hour
Monday, February 17th
Baby Loves Winter by Karen Katz. Children will be engaged through movement and song activities, as well as focusing on the development of fine motor skills, counting, and color recognition.
Cost: Free
Time: 10:30am Location: Upstairs at the Amsterdam Free Library, 28 Church Street, Amsterdam, NY
More information: http://www.amsterdamlibrary.com
Walter Elwood Museum February Break Camp
Tuesday, February 18th through Thursday, February 20th
Limited spaces are still available. Parents are welcome to stay with any child at no extra charge and are encouraged with children under age.
Tuesday: Presidents’ Day Arts and Crafts FUN!
Come hear some true and funny stories about past presidents and make a few unique crafts to take home in celebration of Lincoln and Washington’s birthdays. Join us for a fun and educational time for children of all ages.
Wednesday: Let’s Get Tribal & Pretend to be a Mohawk Indian
Come learn about the life of a Mohawk Indian and do what they did. Take home some great Native American traditional crafts and treasures!
Cost: $10 per day. $5 per day for members. (Scholarships are available through the Dr. Rao Charitable Foundation upon request.)
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Walter Elwood Museum at the Rao Center, 100 Church St, Amsterdam, NY
More information: Contact Ann Peconie, Director at 518 -843-5151 or email director@walterelwoodmuseum.org
The museum will also be open free of charge on Saturday, February 15th from 10am to 4pm.
Ice Skating
Free everyday at Shuttleworth Park, Amsterdam
Lacrosse Clinic
Monday, February 17th through Friday, February 21st
This clinic is intended for students grades 3 through 6, or any beginning lacrosse player. Amsterdam high school lacrosse coaches will teach your child basic lacrosse skills. You must bring your own stick.
Cost: Free Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Location: Youth Recreation Center (at Bacon School), 40 Henrietta Ave, Amsterdam, NY
More information: Call 518 841-4369 or email rcushing@amsterdamny.gov
Creative Connections Classes
Tuesday February 18th
4:00 pm Herbology (Children’s Class)
6:30 pm Herbology (Adult Class)
Cost: $17 (includes materials)
Wednesday, February 19th
6:00 pm Intro to DJ’ing & Intro to Music Recording and Production
Cost: $5
Thursday, February 20th
3:15 pm After-school Art for grades 2-8
Cost: $8 (includes materials)
5:00 pm Superhero Comic Book Creation
Cost: $10
Location: 303 East Main St, Amsterdam, NY
Go sledding
Some good places to go sledding in the area:
Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course, 158 Van Dyke Ave, Amsterdam (also good for cross country skiing)
Four Diamonds, Lindburgh St, Amsterdam, NY
Bonus: Have a snowmobile? Visit http://www.visitmontgomerycountyny.com/ for a map of all the snowmobile trails in the area
Did we miss anything? Leave your ideas for beating cabin fever in the comments section!
