Festival Fever

Egg Festival (July 20-24)
Get eggy with it at Maine’s 38th annual festival honoring everyone’s favorite breakfast ingredient. An egg breakfast will be cooked in a 300-pound frying pan so families can build up their strength before participating in the Egg-lympics. There’s also a pageant, street dance, craft fair and fireworks. Pittsfield, ME, eggfest.craftah.com.

NJ Peach Festival (July 22-25)
Enjoy a juicy peach, see the crowning of the New Jersey Peach Queen, find out who wins the Governors Cup for the best box of peaches and take the kids to see the educational displays. Stick around for the barbeque dinner and enjoy all the tasty peach desserts. Mullica Hill, NJ, gc4hfair.com.

Warren County Farmers Fair (August 1-7)
Billed as “kid-friendly, family-friendly, wallet-friendly,” this annual county fair features food, arts and crafts, demolition derbies, equestrianism, antique cars and even its own hot air balloon festival! Don’t forget to stop by the “Kids’ Corral,” where little ones can meet farm animals, go on a scavenger hunt, see clowns and participate in a pie eating or hay baling contest! Phillipsburg, NJ, warrencountyfarmersfair.org.

Maine Lobster Festival (August 4-8)
More than 1,000 volunteers work year-round to exceed the previous festival’s success, and 2010 is no exception. Don’t fill up on the all-you-can-eat pancakes, because you’ll want to save some room for the 20,000 pounds of lobster available for sampling. A parade, arts and crafts, cooking contests, and kids’ events ensure that the five-day event is chock-full of variety. Rockland, ME, mainelobsterfestival.com.

Musikfest (August 6-15)
From blues, jazz and pop to rock, classical and country, this festival features a diverse lineup of musicians and bands—appealing to all musical tastes. Popular entertainers such as Norah Jones, Selena Gomez and the Counting Crows will make appearances. Bethlehem, PA, musikfest.org.

Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in NY (August 7-8)
Celebrate the fifth month of the lunar calendar at this annual sporting event and cultural festival, where visitors can enjoy traditional Chinese food while watching Flushing Meadows Corona Park’s Meadow Lake transform into a racetrack for over 120 dragon boats! Queens, NY, hkdbf-ny.org.

Curious George Cottage Family Festival (August 13-15)
Hosted by the Margret and H.A. Rey Center and blending art, science and literature, this festival enables families to embark on a three-day adventure with every child’s favorite monkey. Enjoy a banana pancake breakfast, meet Curious George and the Man With The Yellow Hat, witness rocket launches and planetarium shows, hike one of the pristine nature trails, hear live music and take part in an eco-art project! Waterville Valley, NH, thereycenter.org.

Dutchess County Fair (August 24-29)
The mother of all county fairs, this much-loved festival showcases the best in area agriculture, arts and crafts, food and entertainment and draws over half a million visitors to the bucolic Dutchess County Fairgrounds each year. Don’t forget to take the kids to hear the Melody Singing Veggies! Rhinebeck, NY, dutchessfair.com.

Atlantic City Air Show (August 25)
Witness the heart-stopping solo routines, formation flying, and aerobatic maneuvers of military and civilian pilots over the Atlantic City Boardwalk. This year’s “Thunder Over The Boardwalk” show will be headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the U.S. Army Golden Knights, the Brazilian Smoke Squadron and more. Atlantic City, NJ, atlanticcitynj.com.

New York State Fair (August 26-September 6)
Each year, the New York State Fair descends on Syracuse with enough performances, exhibits, animals and thrill rides to satisfy the whole family. A puppet parade and petting zoo are perfect for the little ones, while educational history presentations will teach older kids about the Iroquois Indians and maple syrup-making. Don’t forget to see the sculptures made from butter and cheese! Syracuse, NY, nysfair.org.

American Folk Festival (August 27-29)
This free three-day festival on the Bangor Waterfront celebrates American and international music with traditional performances, arts and crafts demonstrations, a children’s area and a marketplace with handcrafted items and an array of foods offering visitors a “Taste of Maine.” Bangor, ME, americanfolkfestival.com.

Downtown Plymouth Waterfront Festival (August 28)
Take part in the popular Ducky Dash or go for a swim in the New England Aquarium’s Traveling Tide Pool at this year’s Plymouth Waterfront Festival. Stroll the arts and crafts show featuring over 100 local artisans, and enjoy two stages of live entertainment—not to mention a carnival complete with giant bouncy house! Plymouth, MA, plymouthwaterfrontfestival.com.

–Additional reporting by Brittany McNamara and Elizabeth Zelma

Play On! Studios

Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games! Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun! Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show! During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us. &nbsp;

Young Actors at Strasberg

Young Actors at Strasberg&nbsp;offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 &ndash;&nbsp;12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry &ndash;&nbsp;all while maintaining a fun and playful environment. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Lady Gaga, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Rosario Dawson! Young Actors&nbsp;Programs are available online and in-person at our New York Campus, located in Union Square. Saturday, After-School and Online classes are offered during the traditional school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) and Monday through Friday day camps and intensives are held in&nbsp;July and August. About The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute: Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute is the only school that teaches Lee Strasberg's work in its complete and authentic form. The Institute's goal is to provide students with a craft that will help them create a reality and respond truthfully in imaginary circumstances, regardless of the style or form of material being used. LSTFI is proud to have award-winning alumni from around the world working as writers, directors, and actors in all mediums.

HudsonWay Immersion School

A pioneer in language immersion since 2005. After school language classes provide a fun and effective way for preschool and elementary children to learn Mandarin or Spanish language skills through project based learning and fun, engaging themes.