Friday, October 14

6:00pm Shabbat Service and Dinner in the Sukkah
at the Chabad House, 10 S. Oakwood Terrace
• 6:00pm Candlelighting
• 7:00pm Dinner

---

Saturday, October 15

9:30am-3:00pm Check-in at our Registration Table
Student Union-2nd Floor
Check in, pick up your tickets for paid events, a variety of updated Parent and Family Weekend information, and enter a free raffle. Pre-paid tickets for the comedy show not picked up by 3pm will be available for pickup at the Ticket Booth in the Athletic and Wellness Center after 7pm.

9:30am-3:00 pm Welcome Center will open for general information
HAB Lobby

10:00am-5:00pm The Bookstore @ New Paltz
Student Union – Lower Level
Pick up some New Paltz gear!

10:30am-11:30am Coffee Hour with President Dr. Donald Christian
Student Union – MPR Lobby, 2nd Floor

11:45am, 1:00pm, 2:15pm
"Tonight's Sky" Planetarium Show – 3 seatings
Coykendall Science Building – Auditorium level
This show in the John R. Kirk Planetarium is offered free for current students and their family members. Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the registration table.

12:00-2:00pm Lunch at Hasbrouck Dining Hall*
Enjoy an 'all-you-can-eat' brunch in the dining hall. The lunch price for guests is $8.20 plus tax; students use their meal plan. To take your student off-campus, see the dining guide we compiled at
www.newpaltz.edu/visitorsguide/restaurants.html

1:00pm Women's Soccer v. Oneonta
Alumni Field-South of Esopus Hall

1:00pm Hudson River Boat Cruise*
Enjoy a two-hour boat trip on the beautiful Hudson River aboard the Rip Van Winkle. Buses depart from Lot 28 at 1:00pm and return at 5:00pm. Cost is $25.00 per person including bus ride, $15.00 per person if you take your own car. Advance reservations required. Seating is limited. You may see the boat by visiting www.hudsonrivercruises.com/

1:00-5:00pm The Dorsky Museum
(Go to www.newpaltz.edu/museum/ for complete descriptions of exhibits)

• Linking Collections, Building Connections:
  Works from the Hudson Valley Visual Art
  Consortium Collections
  Morgan Anderson Gallery, Howard Greenberg
  Family Gallery, and Corridor Gallery


• Thick and Thin: Ken Landauer and
  Julianne Swartz
  Curated by Brian Wallace;
  Sara Bedrick Gallery


• Hudson Valley Artists 2011:
  Exercises in Unnecessary Beauty
  The Dorsky Museum

2:00pm Hudson Valley Artists 2011 – Gallery Talk
The Dorsky Museum
A talk by featured artists Paul Stewart, Gilbert Plantinga and Jane Bloodgood-Abrams

2:00pm Ecumenical Apple Picking and Celebration Service
Sponsored by the Student Christian Center, meet at the Student Union Atrium at 2:00pm

2:30pm Historical/Architectural Walking Tour of the Village
Meet at the entrance to the Elting Memorial Library, located at Main and North Front Streets (across from Starbucks) to learn more about historic New Paltz. Led by Professor Emeritus William Rhoads, Art History Department.

5:30pm-7:45pm Dinner on your own
To take your student off-campus, see the dining guide we compiled at www.newpaltz.edu/visitorsguide/ restaurants.html

7:00pm Havdalah with Hillel
Meet on the Student Union Concourse
For more information, e-mail Hillel at Hillel@newpaltz.edu.

8:00pm Night of Comedy: The Laugh Out Loud Tour with the Second City Touring Company*
Athletic & Wellness Center
America's famed comedy troupe, The Second City, is coming to town with its one of a kind Laugh Out Loud Tour. From the company that launched the careers of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, Mike Myers and more, comes the next generation of the comedy world's best and brightest in an evening of hilarious sketch comedy and Second City's trademark improvisation. The Second City celebrates over 50 years of cutting edge satiric revues and continues to deliver the leading voices in comedy while touring the globe. With scripted and improvisational elements, audiences always enjoy being part of the show and playing along with the next generation of comic legends. Opening Act – Absolute A cappella Our opening act is Absolute A cappella, a popular New Paltz student organization that is a singing troupe comprised of female and male members performing without accompaniment. Students, parents and family members will have the special treat of getting a taste of what student clubs at New Paltz have to offer!
Tickets for the Night of Comedy are $5 for New Paltz students; $10 per person General Admission.
(Doors open at 7:30 pm)

---

Sunday, October 16

10:00am-3:00pm The Bookstore @ New Paltz
Student Union – Lower Level

1:00pm-5:00pm The Dorsky Museum
Please see listing descriptions on Saturday.

---

Interesting Things to Do on Your Own Saturday or Sunday

Water Street Market
A quaint little walking street with shops, antiques and food. Located off of Main Street at the Rail Trail.
www.waterstreetmarket.com

New Paltz Farmer's Market
Local homegrown fruits, vegetables and baked goods. Downtown next to 36 Main Street, across from Wells Fargo Bank (Sunday only 10:00am-3:00pm)

The Heart of the Hudson Valley Farmer's Market
Check in at the manager's table, show your student's ID or show your Parent & Family Weekend flyer and get a coupon for 10% off your entire purchase! 1801-1805 Route 9W, Cluett Schantz Park, Milton, NY 12547. (845) 464-2789 www.hhvfarmersmarket.com (Saturday only, 9:00am-2:00pm)

Farmer's Markets, Hayrides, Apple and Pumpkin Picking
A list of local outlets that provide free hayrides and sell homegrown fruits, vegetables and baked goods will be provided at the registration table. Also see www.ulstertourism.info/todo/farms.html for 25 farms in the 'New Paltz' area, and www.applehillfarm.com/recipes.html for great recipes!

Historic Huguenot Street*
The oldest street of stone houses in America! One hour ($9) and 1 ½ hour ($12) tours leave every 90 minutes from 11:00am-4:00pm. Children under 5 are free. Call 845.255.1889 for further information, or go to www.huguenotstreet.org

Outdoor Sculpture: Modern Art & the Romantic Landscape
This year's exhibit features outdoor contemporary sculptures by a talented group of emerging Hudson Valley artists. Participants include Emil Alzamora, Andy Fennell, Sarah Haviland, Malcolm D. MacDougall III, Arnaldo Ugarte, and Craig Usher. The first exhibition of its kind at Wilderstein, these sculptures juxtapose with the site's romantic landscape and Queen Anne mansion creating a truly unforgettable experience.

Wilderstein Historic Site, 330 Morton Rd.,
Rhinebeck, NY 12572 www.wilderstein.org
Wilderstein was the home of Margaret (Daisy) Suckley, a cousin and confidante of Franklin Roosevelt. The landscape, designed by Calvert Vaux, boasts walking paths with breathtaking views of the Hudson River. The estate's mansion has had extensive restoration work completed on the exterior and remarkable interiors originally installed in 1888. Interiors and windows by J.B. Tiffany. Walking trails and views of the Hudson River. Home tours from noon-3:30pm are $10 adults, $9 students & seniors, children under 12 free. (9:00am-7:00pm)

Beacon Flea Market
Beacon Flea Market is in a large, paved City parking lot just off Main Street right in the center of Beacon. Vendors of antique, vintage, architectural, quirky and unusual items will sell alongside those with yard sale items. Grab a coffee and a bite on Main Street and come and dig for your treasure at Beacon Flea Market! Between Henry and South Chestnut Street. (Sunday only)

Vanderbilt Landscape and Garden Tours
Enjoy free ground tours offered by the National Park Service and their partner, the Frederick W. Vanderbilt Garden Association. The mansion was the spring & fall home of Frederick and Louise Vanderbilt; he was the grandson of the Commodore. In addition to formal Italian gardens and extensive Hudson River-view grounds, the Overlook has an exceptional view of the river and Catskill Mountains on the west side. Park in the Vanderbilt Mansion visitor parking lot and follow the gravel path on the south side of the mansion.

Sunday, October 16, Tour starts at 1:00pm
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site;
4097 Albany Post Rd.; Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845)229-9115 • www.nps.gov/vama/index.htm
Toll free reservation # for all NPS sites: (877)559-
6777. Tours will be cancelled if it rains. Please call
845-229-7770 or 845-229-6432 for status if the
weather is questionable.

Crafts on John/Kingston Farmers Market
A juried crafts market featuring local artisans working in a variety of mediums such as kiln fired glass, pottery, silk scarf painting, blacksmithing, jewelry, herbals, lotions and soap and much more. "Best of the Hudson Valley Harvest" features certified organic, naturally grown and traditional farm fresh fruits and vegetables, field-cut fresh flowers and potted plants, hand made assorted cheeses, meats, poultry, fresh and dried herbs, artisan breads and baked goods, herbal remedies, prepared foods, honey, jams, & condiments. 9am to 2pm Rain or Shine; Wall St., between John and North Front St., Kingston, NY;
www.kingstonfarmersmarket.org (Saturday only)

Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted House*
Named #1 Haunted Attraction in the country by HauntWorld Magazine. 778 Broadway, Rt. 9W, Ulster Park, NY 12487 (14 miles from New Paltz) 845-339-2666 $32pp.
www.headlesshorseman.com

For more details about happenings in the Hudson Valley, go to:
www.ulstertourism.info
www.dutchesstourism.com

---

Dining Options

Hasbrouck Dining Hall
Brunch 11:00am-3:00pm
Lite Lunch 3:00pm-5:00pm
Dinner 5:00pm-8:30pm

Hawk Street Station S Stop
6:30pm-midnight
In the Union

Seattle's Best Coffee
9:00am-1:30pm

SUB Connection
1:00pm-6:00pm (sandwiches)

Off-Campus Dining Options
A comprehensive list of local and regional dining options can be found on the web at www.newpaltz.edu/visitorsguide/restaurants.html and the Area Dining Guide will be available at
the check-in table as well. You can also visit www.ulstertourism.info/restaurants.html.

*Fee and/or reservations required