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Festival of Lights PARADE

Mark your calendar to kick off the holiday season with the LaGrange Festival of Lights Parade through LaGrange Town Center on Route 55!

FLOATS AND LIGHTED VEHICLES WANTED!

If you’re interested in participating in this special annual tradition with your business, organization, team, municipality, or as an individual, to help kick off the holiday season, watch for our sign up form or reach out to the LaGrange Recreation Office by email or phone at:

Email: recreation@lagrangeny.gov

Phone: 845-452-1972

Enjoy the hightlight from 2023’s event:

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**MOUNTAIN SCOUT SURVIVAL SCHOOL COMES TO MUDDY HA

**MOUNTAIN SCOUT SURVIVAL SCHOOL COMES TO MUDDY HANDS FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY AT FREEDOM PARK!**

Got Survival Skills? The crew from Mountain Scout Survival School are joining us this year and we are pretty psyched about that! Come meet some of the crew and learn all about fire by friction. Give it a try actually and see if you can make fire in your hands. Learn all about shelter making, water, animal tracks, cordage making and edible and medicinal herbs. There is an entire world out there at your fingertips just waiting to be discovered and the awesome people at Mountain Scout Survival School will be at the ready to share some of their passion for wilderness survival and their love of the earth with all of us! They will be under the main pavilion... be sure to check them out!

We're excited to announce this year's other event highlights including the Nutty Scientists Hudson Valley Castaway Show at 1:30pm, Skyhunters In Flight Raptor Show at 3:00pm, a catch and release fishing tank with the Federation of Dutchess County Fish and Game Clubs, Inc. all day long, live music with Tilly Foster, food by The Dog House ... just to name a few!

Don't miss this celebration of conservation, ecology and nature play on I Love My Park Day featuring hands-on learning, adventure play, kids activities, demonstrations, nature exploration workshops by Mid Hudson TU (Trout Unlimited), Ti Yogi Bowmen, Scouts of America, FlowerRoots&STEM, @Mountain Scout Survival School, Dutchess County Soil & Water Conservation District, Beatrix Farrand Garden Association, Dutchess County Division of of Solid Waste Management, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, LaGrange CAC, Dutchess County Tick Task Force and more!

No registration required! Come get your hands dirty and enjoy this FREE event open to all ages this Saturday, May 4th, 1-4pm in beautiful Freedom Park!
* NO DOGS ALLOWED IN PARK. NO SMOKING OR VAPING. *

**HANDS-ON ARCHERY FOR THE KIDS WITH TI YOGI BOWME

**HANDS-ON ARCHERY FOR THE KIDS WITH TI YOGI BOWMEN AT THIS SATURDAY'S MUDDY HANDS FESTIVAL AT FREEDOM PARK!!**

We are excited to welcome Ti Yogi Bowmen to the Muddy Hands Festival this year and they will be running an archery station for the kids behind the main pavilion from 1-4pm. Let your son or daughter try their hand at target archery and see what the buzz is all about. This sport has gained huge popularity and Ti Yogi is just the club to teach you all about it. Known in our region as the premier location for archers, Ti Yogi Bowmen club members will be with us all afternoon to share their passion for the sport, safety practices, and information about their organization.

** FLOWERROOTS&STEM RETURNS TO MUDDY HAND SATURDAY

** FLOWERROOTS&STEM RETURNS TO MUDDY HAND SATURDAY! **

FlowerRoots&STEM returns to Muddy Hands Festival under a tent this Saturday, May 4th, from 1-4pm with a leaf printing activity and more! FlowerRoots&STEM is a homeschool community in the Hudson Valley hosting STEAM & nature programs. Keen on hands on experience, heartfelt moments, and educating with purpose, we love when they participate in our events and share that with you!

We're excited to announce this year's other event highlights including the @Nutty Scientists Hudson Valley Castaway Show at 1:30pm, @Skyhunters In Flight Raptor Show at 3:00pm, a catch and release fishing tank with the @Federation of Dutchess County Fish and Game Clubs, Inc. all day long, live music with @Tilly Foster, food by @The Dog House... just to name a few!

Don't miss this celebration of conservation, ecology and nature play on I Love My Park Day featuring hands-on learning, adventure play, kids activities, demonstrations, nature exploration workshops by @Mid Hudson TU (Trout Unlimited), @Ti Yogi Bowmen, Scouts of America, @FlowerRoots&STEM, @Mountain Scout Survival School, @Dutchess County Soil & Water Conservation District, @Beatrix Farrand Garden Association, Dutchess County Division of of Solid Waste Management, @Appalachian Trail Conservancy, LaGrange CAC and more!

No registration required! Come get your hands dirty and enjoy this FREE event open to all ages this Saturday, May 4th, 1-4pm in beautiful Freedom Park!
* NO DOGS ALLOWED IN PARK. NO SMOKING OR VAPING. *

Muddy Hands Festival, Saturday, 5/4, 1-4pm, Freedo

Muddy Hands Festival, Saturday, 5/4, 1-4pm, Freedom Park, 212 Skidmore Rd.

*** BEATRIX FARRAND GARDEN ASSOCIATION IS COMING T

*** BEATRIX FARRAND GARDEN ASSOCIATION IS COMING TO MUDDY HANDS! ***

Beatrix Farrand Garden Association will be at Muddy Hands Festival this Saturday, May 4th, from 1-4pm with a flower planting activity! Kids will put potting soil in cups, add flower seeds, and water newly planted flowers with a watering can! View a display with pictures of their garden, information about our upcoming events with take home brochures available.

We're excited to announce this year's other event highlights including the Nutty Scientists Hudson Valley Castaway Show at 1:30pm, Skyhunters In Flight Raptor Show at 3:00pm, a catch and release fishing tank with the Federation of Dutchess County Fish and Game Clubs, Inc. all day long, live music with @Tilly Foster, food by The Dog House... just to name a few!

Don't miss this celebration of conservation, ecology and nature play on I Love My Park Day featuring hands-on learning, adventure play, kids activities, demonstrations, nature exploration workshops by @Mid Hudson TU (Trout Unlimited), @Ti Yogi Bowmen, Scouts of America, @FlowerRoots&STEM, @Mountain Scout Survival School, @Dutchess County Soil & Water Conservation District, Beatrix Farrand Garden Association, Dutchess County Division of of Solid Waste Management, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, LaGrange CAC and more!

No registration required! Come get your hands dirty and enjoy this FREE event open to all ages this Saturday, May 4th, 1-4pm in beautiful Freedom Park!
* NO DOGS ALLOWED IN PARK. NO SMOKING OR VAPING. *

**More great hands-on activities for the kids at t

**More great hands-on activities for the kids at this Saturday's Muddy Hands Festival at Freedom Park!**

Join our friends from Mid Hudson Trout Unlimited for one of the big attractions of the day... the aquatic bug exhibit! Learn about the bugs that live in our creek, what they need to thrive, why they are important to the ecosystem of the stream, and much more. Hold one if you want!! Club members will be on hand to tell you all about it. They will also be providing casting demonstrations and the opportunity for you to try for yourself. Have you ever had a fly fishing rod in your hand? Now is the time to see how it feels! They also provide great information and handouts for the kids all about trout and how to keep our lakes and streams healthy. Did You Know that rainbow trout can reach top swimming speed of six to nine miles per hour in less than a tenth of a second?!! Mid Hudson TU has been part of our Muddy Hands Festival from the start and we thank them for being part of sharing the passion for the great outdoors.

We want to tell you a little about what they do... Trout Unlimited was established in the United States in 1959 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of freshwater streams, rivers and habitats for trout, salmon and other aquatic species and people. Mid Hudson Trout Unlimited was established in Dutchess County in 1977 and has over 300 members. The group's activities include outreach to engage local community in stream and habitat improvement and restoration projects, awareness and education, citizen science, stream clean-ups, tree planting, fly tying and fly fishing instruction. They also support and participate in the Veterans and Family Fishing Days held at Overlook Park each spring. To learn more and to follow their upcoming event schedule, visit their website at: https://www.midhudsontu.org/
We thank them for all they do in our communities and for being such a great partner in helping us connect families to the joys found in nature!
#wefish #partnersupport #mhtu #streamwarriors #troutunlimited #getoutdoors #muddyhands

🤩 BUS TRIP NOW OPEN TO ELIGIBLE NON-RESIDENTS!

🤩 BUS TRIP NOW OPEN TO ELIGIBLE NON-RESIDENTS! 🤩

Attention LaGrange residents AND eligible non-residents* age 50+... we've got just FOUR seats left for you, and up to 1 guest, to join us for our inaugural bus trip to Broadway to see A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical on Thursday, May 9th!

$118/person includes matinee show ticket (mezzanine seating**), charter bus transportation to and from the show, box lunch by Simply Gourmet, and all gratuities!

Registration is first come, first served, IN PERSON ONLY for each participant in the Recreation Office at LaGrange Town Hall, 120 Stringham Rd. We cannot hold seats. Please bring photo ID and proof of residency through a property tax or utility bill.

Payment is due at registration with cash or a check made out to “Town of LaGrange”. No refunds due to the nature of the trip. Arrive at 10:30am for check in/boarding. Please call the Recreation Office at 845-452-1972 with any questions.

*Includes residents from the following border TOWNS: Beekman, East Fishkill, Pleasant Valley, Poughkeepsie, Union Vale, and Wappinger.

**Mezzanine seating requires navigation of stairs.

ATTENTION 2024 FREEDOM LAKE SEASON PASS HOLDERS I

ATTENTION 2024 FREEDOM LAKE SEASON PASS HOLDERS

If you've purchased your 2024 Freedom Lake Season Pass and haven't yet picked up your key tags, they are NOW available for pick up in the Recreation Office, downstairs at LaGrange Town Hall, 120 Stringham Road, Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm. Please make every effort to pick up key tags before the lake opens for weekends on Saturday, 5/25. Help us help you by shortening your wait at the lake!

If you have had a tag in prior seasons, your tag was reactivated following purchase of your 2024 season pass. You will NOT receive a new key tag. Lost key tag fee is $5 per key tag. Replacement tags must be purchased through the Recreation Office.

Please contact the Recreation Office at 845-452-1972 with any questions.

* GOOD EATS AT MUDDY HANDS FESTIVAL WITH THE DOG H

* GOOD EATS AT MUDDY HANDS FESTIVAL WITH THE DOG HOUSE! *

The Dog House will be joining us at Muddy Hands Festival in Freedom Park on Saturday, May 4th, 1-4pm.

There will also be a Nutty Scientists Hudson Valley Castaway Show at 1:30pm, @Skyhunters In Flight Raptor Show at 3pm, a catch and release fishing tank with the @Federation of Dutchess County Fish & Game Clubs, Inc all day long, live music with @Tilly Foster and so much more!

Don't miss this celebration of conservation, ecology and nature play on I Love My Park Day featuring hands-on learning, adventure play, kids activities, demonstrations, nature exploration workshops by @Mid Hudson TU (Trout Unlimited), Ti Yogi Bowmen, Crazy Over ART on tour, Scouts of America, FlowerRoots&STEM, @Dutchess County Soil & Water Conservation District, Dutchess County Division of of Solid Waste Management, @Appalachian Trail Conservancy, LaGrange CAC and more!

No registration required! Come get your hands dirty and enjoy this FREE event open to all ages on Saturday, May 4th, 1-4pm in beautiful Freedom Park!
* NO DOGS ALLOWED IN PARK. NO SMOKING OR VAPING. *

LaGrange Basketball Camp is back! Head Coach Don

LaGrange Basketball Camp is back! Head Coach Don Markoe leads individualized instruction, competitions, and games during this outdoor camp at the Stringham Park basketball courts. Campers will receive a camp t-shirt!

Register online at www.lagrangeparksandrec.com. Proof of residency is required every year for residents and eligible non-residents*. Upload your 2024 proof of residency (property tax or utility bill) and allow 48 hours for review.

We offer 3 weekly sessions:
Session 1: 7/8-7/12
Session 2: 7/15-7/19
Session 3: 8/12-8/16

Group A: 9am-12pm
Grades 1-3, $105 / $110 eligible non-residents*

Group B: 9am-2pm (bring lunch)
Grades 4-8, $145 / $150 eligible non-residents*

For more information about basketball camp, please visit our website at https://www.lagrangeny.gov/.../things-to-do/basketball-camp or contact the Recreation Office at 845-452-1972 for questions about our programs, help with your account, or uploading proof of residency.

*Eligible non-residents include residents from the following border TOWNS: Beekman, East Fishkill, Pleasant Valley, Poughkeepsie, Union Vale, and Wappinger.

* LIVE MUSIC IN THE PARK WITH TILLY FOSTER! * Com

* LIVE MUSIC IN THE PARK WITH TILLY FOSTER! *

Come enjoy live music at Muddy Hands Festival in Freedom Park Saturday, 5/4, from 1-4pm with Tilly Foster featuring a modern twist on the bluegrass/Americana world, with original compositions that meld an eclectic array of styles. Inspired by a modern fusion ranging from Led Zeppelin, Grateful Dead, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, and even Punk Rock Legends like The Clash, the band has been attracting lots of notice while staying true to the bluegrass sound!

We’ll also have the Nutty Scientists Hudson Valley Castaway Show at 1:30pm, Skyhunters In Flight Raptor Show at 3:00pm, a catch and release fishing tank with the Federation of Dutchess County Fish & Game Clubs, Inc all day long, and food by The Dog House, plus so much more!

Don't miss this celebration of conservation, ecology and nature play on I Love My Park Day featuring hands-on learning, adventure play, kids activities, demonstrations, nature exploration workshops by Mid Hudson Trout Unlimited, Ti Yogi Bowmen, Crazy Over Art On Tour, Scouts of America, FlowerRoots&STEM, Dutchess County Soil & Water Conservation District, Dutchess County Division of of Solid Waste Management, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, LaGrange CAC and more!

No registration required! Come get your hands dirty and enjoy this FREE event open to all ages on Saturday, May 4th, 1-4pm in beautiful Freedom Park!
* NO DOGS ALLOWED IN PARK. NO SMOKING OR VAPING. *

Arbor Day is a special day dedicated to planting a

Arbor Day is a special day dedicated to planting and celebrating trees, a vital part of our environment that provides us with air, shelter, and beauty. Here are some interesting tree facts:

Trees are the longest-living organisms on Earth and one of the planet's greatest natural resources. They keep our air supply clean, reduce noise pollution, improve water quality, help to prevent erosion, provide habitat and food for wildlife, and offer shade and cooling. Did you know a mature leafy tree produces as much oxygen in a season as 10 people inhale in a year?

Trees can communicate and defend themselves. Yes, for real! Through a network of fungi in the soil, trees can send nutrients to each other and even warn of impending dangers, such as insect attacks. This network is often referred to as the "Wood Wide Web." (That’s not a Dad joke!)

A single tree, over a 50-year lifespan, generates more than $30,000 in oxygen, recycles $35,000 worth of water, and removes $60,000 worth of air pollution. Planting a tree is a powerful act that can have a significant positive impact on the environment for generations to come. Engaging children in tree planting activities can instill a sense of responsibility and connection to the planet.

This Arbor Day, take the opportunity to learn and share these tree facts with your family. It's a wonderful chance to appreciate the incredible role that trees play in our lives and to contribute to a greener, healthier planet by planting new trees and caring for the ones we already have.

Visit the Tree Education Hub on the Arbor Day Foundation website for online tree activities and printable activity sheets: https://www.arborday.org/kids/.

*** BIRDS OF PREY AT FREEDOM PARK! *** Experience

*** BIRDS OF PREY AT FREEDOM PARK! ***

Experience the silent flight of the largest species of owl in the world. Feel the wind of the wings of a falcon at top speed. Watch in wonder at the hunting skills of a hawk. If you’ve never seen a Skyhunters In Flight raptor show, then we’ve got a special treat for you! Skyhunters In Flight is a dynamic educational program featuring wild trained birds of prey. Master Falconer Brian Bradley gives you an amazing close encounter with these apex predators. Learn just how important these beautiful birds are to our world during our Muddy Hands Festival on Saturday, May 4th, at Freedom Park. Show begins promptly at 3:00pm!

There will also be a Nutty Scientists Hudson Valley Castaway Show at 1:30pm, a catch and release fishing tank with the Federation of Dutchess County Fish & Game Clubs, Inc all day long, live music with Tilly Foster, food by The Dog House, and so much more!

Don't miss this celebration of conservation, ecology and nature play on I Love My Park Day featuring hands-on learning, adventure play, kids activities, demonstrations, nature exploration workshops by Mid Hudson Trout Unlimited, Ti Yogi Bowmen, Crazy Over Art On Tour, Scouts of America, FlowerRoots&STEM, Dutchess County Soil & Water Conservation District, Dutchess County Division of of Solid Waste Management, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, LaGrange CAC and more!

No registration required! Come get your hands dirty and enjoy this FREE event open to all ages on Saturday, May 4th, 1-4pm in beautiful Freedom Park!
* NO DOGS ALLOWED IN PARK. NO SMOKING OR VAPING. *

Register today for Red Cross certified swim lesson

Register today for Red Cross certified swim lessons for ages 3 and up in Freedom Lake! With an emphasis on drowning prevention and water safety, courses are available for a variety of ages and skill levels.

Register online at www.lagrangeparksandrec.com. Proof of residency is required every year for residents and eligible non-residents*. Upload your 2024 proof of residency (property tax or utility bill) and allow 48 hours for review.

We offer three 2 weeks sessions:
Session 1: 7/1-7/12 (lesson on 7/4)
Session 2: 7/15-7/26
Session 3: 7/29-8/9
Times vary by level.

With Freedom Lake Season Pass: $90 residents/$105 eligible non-residents*
No Freedom Lake Season Pass: $105/$120
Fees do not include lake usage before/after lessons.

For more information about swim lessons, please visit our website at https://www.lagrangeny.gov/.../freedom-lake.../swim-lessons or contact the Recreation Office at 845-452-1972 for questions about our programs, help with your account, or uploading proof of residency.

*Eligible non-residents include residents from the following border TOWNS: Beekman, East Fishkill, Pleasant Valley, Poughkeepsie, Union Vale, and Wappinger.

* ROCKETS, FLUBBER, DISAPPEARING WATER… OH MY! *

* ROCKETS, FLUBBER, DISAPPEARING WATER… OH MY! *

We're excited to announce the Nutty Scientists Hudson Valley will be joining us at Muddy Hands Festival to present their exciting Castaway Show on Saturday, May 4th, at Freedom Park, promptly at 1:30! Help their Nutty Scientist who is lost on a desert island! Kids will help the lost scientist get food, water, and signal for rescue. Along the way they’ll fire rockets, make slime, shoot smoke rings, and see amazing electrical demonstrations with a Van De Graaff generator!

There will also be a @Skyhunters In Flight Raptor Show at 3:00pm, a catch and release fishing tank with the @Federation of Dutchess County Fish & Game Clubs, Inc all day long, live music with @Tilly Foster, and food by @The Dog House, plus so much more!

Don't miss this celebration of conservation, ecology and nature play on I Love My Park Day featuring hands-on learning, adventure play, kids activities, demonstrations, nature exploration workshops by @Mid Hudson Trout Unlimited, @Ti Yogi Bowmen, @Crazy Over Art On Tour, Scouts of America, @FlowerRoots&STEM, The Wetland Trust Inc, Blanding Turtle Research Group, @Dutchess County Soil & Water Conservation District, Dutchess County Division of of Solid Waste Management, @Appalachian Trail Conservancy, LaGrange CAC and more!

No registration required! Come get your hands dirty and enjoy this FREE event open to all ages on Saturday, May 4th, 1-4pm in beautiful Freedom Park!
* NO DOGS ALLOWED IN PARK. NO SMOKING OR VAPING. *

JUST A FEW MORE SEATS REMAIN! Attention LaGrange r

JUST A FEW MORE SEATS REMAIN! Attention LaGrange residents age 50+... we've got just a few seats left for you, and up to 1 guest, to join us for our inaugural bus trip to Broadway to see A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical on Thursday, May 9th!

We’re excited to offer you the opportunity to see A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical at this package price before it leaves Broadway in June!
$118/person includes matinee show ticket (mezzanine seating*), charter bus transportation to and from the show, box lunch by Simply Gourmet, and all gratuities!

Registration is in person only for each participant in the Recreation Office at LaGrange Town Hall, 120 Stringham Rd. Please bring photo ID and proof of residency through a property tax or utility bill.

Payment is due at registration with cash or a check made out to “Town of LaGrange”. No refunds due to the nature of the trip. Arrive at 10:30am for check in/boarding.
*Mezzanine seating requires navigation of stairs.

*** MUDDY HANDS FESTIVAL TAKES OVER FREEDOM PARK I

*** MUDDY HANDS FESTIVAL TAKES OVER FREEDOM PARK IN JUST 11 DAYS! ***

We're so excited to announce this year's event highlights including the NUTTY SCIENTISTS Castaway Show at 1:30pm, SKY HUNTERS IN FLIGHT Raptor Show at 3:00pm, a CATCH & RELEASE FISHING TANK with the Federation of Dutchess County Fish & Game Clubs, Inc all day long, live music with TILLY FOSTER, food by THE DOG HOUSE... just to name a few!

Don't miss this celebration of conservation, ecology and nature play on I Love My Park Day featuring hands-on learning, adventure play, kids activities, demonstrations, nature exploration workshops by Mid Hudson Trout Unlimited, Ti Yogi Bowmen, Crazy Over Art On Tour, Scouts of America, FlowerRoots&STEM, The Wetland Trust Inc, Blanding Turtle Research Group, Dutchess County Soil & Water Conservation District, Dutchess County Division of of Solid Waste Management, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, LaGrange CAC and more!

No registration required! Come get your hands dirty and enjoy this FREE event open to all ages on Saturday, May 4th, 1-4pm in beautiful Freedom Park!
* NO DOGS ALLOWED IN PARK. NO SMOKING OR VAPING. *

It’s National Picnic Day and we encourage you to

It’s National Picnic Day and we encourage you to pack some sandwiches, or your favorite lunch foods, and head out to one of our parks Have you stopped to check out the kiosk near the flagpole in Freedom Park recently? You’ll find freshly stocked Spring Activity Books and activity sheets including a Woodlands Scavenger Hunt, Spring Nature Walking Prompts, and Observing Insects sheets for the creepy crawlies you might find out and about!

*** ATTENTION 2024 FREEDOM LAKE SEASON PASS HOLDER

*** ATTENTION 2024 FREEDOM LAKE SEASON PASS HOLDERS ***

If you've purchased your 2024 Freedom Lake Season Pass and haven't yet picked up your key tags, they are NOW available for pick up in the Recreation Office, downstairs at LaGrange Town Hall, 120 Stringham Road, Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm. Please make every effort to pick up key tags before the lake opens for weekends on Saturday, 5/25. Help us help you by shortening your wait at the lake!

If you have had a tag in prior seasons, your tag was reactivated following purchase of your 2024 season pass. You will NOT receive a new key tag. Lost key tag fee is $5 per key tag. Replacement tags must be purchased through the Recreation Office.

Please contact the Recreation Office at 845-452-1972 with any questions.

The Earth is what we all have in common. What are

The Earth is what we all have in common. What are you doing to take care of it? Happy Earth Day! 🌎

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