Strawberry Picking near NYC and Summer Strawberry Festivals

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Strawberry picking at Bishop Farms makes for a sweet day trip.

Strawberry picking season is one of our favorite milestones of the late spring and early summer. Picking your own strawberries makes the season even sweeter. As we move into the height of strawberry picking season, there are a slew of local farms for strawberry picking near NYC, and a visit makes for a great day trip.

Read on to discover more than a dozen strawberry picking farms all less than two hours away from Midtown Manhattan. We've also found a handful of strawberry festivals celebrating the season's bounty. You'll find even more pick-your-own fun in our Guide to Family-Friendly Farms near NYC.

30 Things To Do with Orlando Babies Before They Turn One

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Adventures await you and your little piggies at Rebecca Rabbit's Playground at Peppa Pig Theme Park. Photo courtesy of Legoland

There's so much to do in Orlando for every age, including those who haven't even celebrated their first birthday. The first year of baby's life is so special...full of wonder and firsts. Make the most of baby's first year with our "Baby Bucket List" for Orlando babies. Get ready to make some great memories!

Drive-In Movie Theaters in and around Westchester for Outdoor Movie Nights With Kids

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Movies, campouts, and plenty of amenities await at Four Brothers Drive-In in Amenia. Photo courtesy of the theater

While many drive-in movie theaters of yore shuttered a long time ago, there are still numerous Westchester and Hudson Valley options that provide family-friendly entertainment all season. Most offer double features, with titles changing frequently, and some drive-ins have multiple screens running simultaneously. One theater on our list even offers overnight camping if you really want to make a night of it.

Below we've rounded up drive-in theaters in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, plus some nearby locations in Connecticut and New York City. Keep a close watch on listings, as show times and titles are generally updated weekly. 

Guide to Visiting Harbes Family Farm with Kids

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The pig race is a highlight of a visit to Harbes Family Farm in Mattituck.

A day at Harbes Family Farm in Mattituck is an adventure filled with action-packed excitement for the whole family. Harbes Family Farm delights kids with jumbo jumpers, pig races, and many more family-friendly attractions.

My kids could not get enough of this interactive farm experience on the North Fork, and parents can look forward to relaxing with a glass of wine at the on-site vineyard.

Read on for our favorite things to do and see at Harbes Family Farm, and be sure to check out our Mattituck with Kids post for all the fun things to do in this North Fork town when you visit.

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