FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 20^th, 2023

Contact: Jayden Hamilton

845.297.7600 Ext. 16

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TYKES TUESDAY IS BACK JULY 11^TH AT THE POUGHKEEPSIE GALLERIA

Free Seven Week Kids Program Returns Tuesday Mornings!

Poughkeepsie, NY – Tykes Tuesday returns to the Poughkeepsie Galleria for the first time in over 5 years, sponsored by K104 and Anderson Center for Autism!

Tykes Tuesday runs every Tuesday from July 11^th to August 22^nd at 11am-12pm. Each week features free family activities and exclusive discounts for all attendees, including 20% off to Sicilian Delight (coupon must be presented at time of purchase).

Tykes Tuesday Schedule:

• July 11^th: Hudson Valley’s Best, Parkour/Karate Sample Class
  • Come try out a sample karate class with some of the best coaches!
• July 18^th: Lo’Kel-Li “Sip” and Paint
  • It is just like an adult sip and paint, but for kids! Juice boxes and a paint class with different pictures best suited for your child’s abilities!
• July 25^th: Sicilian Delight’s “Make your own pizza”
  • Make a yummy pizza and take pictures with Sicilian Delight’s chef mascot!
• August 1^st: Crafts and Meet and Greet with Build-A-Bear
  • Learn about Build-A-Bear parties/exclusive events, while coloring and meeting the bear mascot!
• August 8^th: Put your detective skills to the test with Best Buddies “Solve a Mall Mystery”
  • Kids will have to work together to design a magnifying glass and use that to solve a suspenseful mall mystery!
• August 15^th: Town of Poughkeepsie Police Child ID Station
  • Keep your child safe by creating an ID for him/her! Games will be provided for the kids, and a chance to meet with some officers!
• August 22^nd: Town of Poughkeepsie Police K9 Demo
  • See a police K9 in action!

Families are encouraged to pre-register at Tykes Tuesday – Poughkeepsie Galleria (poughkeepsiegalleriamall.com).

More information about the Poughkeepsie Galleria’s stores, restaurants, entertainment venues, and events can be found at Poughkeepsie Galleria – Shopping, Dining and More in Poughkeepsie, NY (poughkeepsiegalleriamall.com). Please share your experiences at the center on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok!