• August 1, Friday – Star Watch at Cherry Plain State Park at 8:30 pm. Meet at the main parking lot.
• August 2, Saturday – Kids in the Creek at 3 pm at Cherry Plain State Park. Hike up the stream and see what critters we can find! Meet at the Park Office.
• August 2, Saturday – Storytelling by the Fire at 7 pm at Cherry Plain State Park. We’ll share ancient tales and new ones. Come hear stories of wild creatures and other wonders.
• August 7, Thursday – Outdoor Tykes at 10:30 am. Explore Grafton Lakes State Park in this free program series for toddlers and pre-k aged children. Please pre-register by calling 279-1155.
• August 7, Thursday – Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park Summer Potluck and Meeting at 6:30 pm. Meet at the Park office for a barbecue and good time with great people. Trails, new events and volunteer opportunities are on the agenda.
• August 10, Sunday – Run for the Roses 5k Race at GLSP at 9 am benefitting the Grafton Community Library. Entrance fee is $10 per runner. The Nature Hike is at 8 am, and the Kids Fun Run is at 10 am. Call 279-0580 for more information.
• August 16 and 17, Saturday and Sunday – the 237th Anniversary of the Battle of Bennington at the Bennington Battlefield Historic Site in North Hoosick. Living history enthusiasts, encampments and tactical reenactments will be offered at this free event. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of 1777. For a detailed schedule, find Bennington through www.nysparks.com/events.