Justin, left, and Gary VanRiper
The inaugural Adirondack Kids Day™, a day-long event that will celebrate the outdoor activities described on the pages of the Adirondack Kids series of books, will be held at various locations throughout Inlet on Saturday, October 6.
The event is inspired by the best-selling book series by Gary and Justin VanRiper, whose characters were born in Inlet.
“Inlet is the epicenter for the series, right there on the Fulton Chain, and we look forward to sharing our first-hand personal experiences with young readers and their families,” Gary said.
This fun-filled family day will feature 20 authors and illustrators, a fishing derby, paddling and hiking instructions, a special Adirondack Kids stamp cancellation, and plenty of other activities.
All events are free of charge and co-sponsored by The Adirondack Reader and the Town of Inlet, with major sponsorship by the Kiwanis Club of the Central Adirondacks.
Adirondack Kids Day kicksoff at 10 a.m. at The Adirondack Reader where the Van Ripers will offer an official welcome and orientation about the day’s events.
All venues can be found by number on a map of Inlet which will also include a complete schedule of events.
Maps can be picked up at the The Adirondack Kids Day Information Tent.
The schedule includes:
• A Fishing Derby from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration available at French Louie’s ADK Sports
• Basics of Knot Tying instruction from 11 a.m. to noon by author Diane Chase and Adirondack guide Tyler Chase
• Viewing of the film, A Stranger in the Woods, and coloring from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Inlet Town Hall.
• Basic Paddling and Safety Instruction from noon to 1 p.m. at the Inlet Beach with certified instructor Connie Perry of Frisky Otter Tours
• Drawing Instruction from noon to 1 p.m. at the Inlet Public Library with Joyce and Linda of Adirondack ABC’s
• Face Painting from noon to 1 p.m. by Maggie Henry, illustrator of, A Coming of Winter in the Adirondacks.
• Children’s Author Fair from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Adirondack Reader featuring 20 Adirondack authors and illustrators of children’s books set in the Adirondacks
• Adirondack Kids Day Stamp Cancellation hosted by a USPO official 2 to 4 p.m. at Information Tent.
• Hiking Tips and Safety Instruction from 3 to 4 p.m. by Adirondack guide Tyler Chase who will share basics of family hiking and safety with suggestions for great places to explore.
• Spilling Ink – 3:15 to 4 p.m. at the Inlet Public Library. Meet author Anne Mazer, author of 40 books, including The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes series and the co-author of Spilling Ink – a handbook for young writers.
• Storyteller Mitch Lee will be featured at The Adirondack Reader from 4:15 to 5 p.m. S’mores will be served.
