There seems to be a theme with the classes and events added to our Things To Do In Beacon guides this week - keep it in the family! Not only is a new "Parenting" category added, we added more classes from Waddle n Swaddle, ranging from pre-natal topics to teaching children French!

Want a change of scenery and to spend some time on a farm? Stony Kill Farm is opening its doors Saturdays and Sundays for Open Barn tours starting this month through November. Parents can even sign up to volunteer as a guide with their child!

Another class added for parent/child is the Dancin' 2's program at Yanarella Ballet School, which started this week for as young as 16 months. This class introduces children to creative movement, helping them to develop motor skills as they run, skip and jump the day away.

If you always wanted to learn how to knit, it is never too late to start, and it can be a therapeutic skill to have. Beacon Art Studio has started their Knit, Slip and Beyond class for young and old, beginner or advanced.

Speaking of crafts, added to our Events page is Fishkill's Fine Arts & Craft Fair, hosted by the Fishkill Business Association, which is going into its 23rd year. They are looking for vendors for this year's event, so get your applications in!