Kids Fun Carmel

Your weekly guide to family activities around Carmel, Mahopac, Putnam Valley, and beyond.

Created by a father of three who was raised in Carmel and wanted an easy way to find fun things to do with the kids.

Aug 17 – Aug 28, 2026

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Mon, Aug 17

Story Time with the Teachers

Kent Public Library

Special Story Time with the Teachers for children in Kindergarten through 4th grade — great stories and a craft.

K–4th grade 4:30 – 5:00 PM Free

📍 17 Sybil's Crossing, Kent Lakes, NY

Battle of the Books Book Discussion

Mahopac Public Library

Regional book trivia competition — book discussion with a craft. Discussing The House in the Cerulean Sea.

Grades 6–12 6:00 – 7:30 PM Free

📍 668 Route 6, Mahopac, NY

Tue, Aug 18

Campfire Storytime

Mahopac Public Library

Songs, stories, nature activities, and imaginative fun for families. S'mores will be served!

Ages 4+ 4:30 – 5:15 PM Free

📍 668 Route 6, Mahopac, NY

Hot Mess Crafts Slime

Julia L. Butterfield Memorial Library

Back by popular demand — make slime! For students in grades 5 and up.

Grades 5+ 3:00 – 4:00 PM

📍 10 Morris Avenue, Cold Spring, NY