Free Zumba in the Park
2025-09-04 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-09-09 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-09-11 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-09-16 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-09-18 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-09-23 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-09-25 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-09-30 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | East Mongaup River Park, 181 Town Park Road, Monticello, NY, 12701, United States
Have fun and get fit with free Zumba for Town of Thompson residents! Instructor Jamie Vandervoort will lead FREE classes at East Mongaup River Park in the upper pavilion every Tuesday and Thursday May 1st through October 30th, 5:30-6:30pm. Tuesdays are Zumba Fitness classes where you’ll dance your way to better fitness. Thursdays include both Zumba Fitness AND Zumba Toning! You may bring your own weights of 1-3 lbs. Don’t forget to bring water to stay hydrated in the heat! Also, these Zumba classes are only for those 18 years of age and older.
This program is brought to you by Town of Thompson Parks & Recreation. Contact Jamie Ferriero at 845-796-3606 or email jferriero@townofthompson.com for more info.

Youth Flag Football
2025-09-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Monticello High School, 39 Breakey Ave, Monticello, NY, 12701, United States
Boys and girls ages 5-18 who reside in Thompson can join in free flag football games on Saturdays at the track field at Monticello High School at 39 Breakey Ave. Games run Saturdays, September 13th through October 25th, from 9am until noon. No experience is necessary and instruction is provided. Just wear comfortable clothes and athletic shoes. Please try to attend the first event so that we can form teams! Bring water to stay hydrated. NOTE: Parents/guardians, you must stay with your child for the entire event. Check the Facebook page for any cancellation updates. Contact Jamie Ferriero at Town of Thompson Parks & Rec. Dept. at 845-796-3606 or email jferriero@thompsonny.gov for more info.
Funded by the County of Sullivan and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services through the Sullivan County Youth Bureau.

Youth Sports Night
2025-09-21 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-28 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-05 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-19 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Somerville Field, 8 Franklin Ave., Monticello, NY, 12701, United States
Boys and girls who reside in Thompson are invited to join in a FREE weekly sports night event held at Somerville Field, across from Cooke Elementary School. Sports nights kick off on Sunday, September 21st at 5pm and run weekly on Sundays through October. The first event will be a kickball game; the following events will be “kid’s choice” including whiffle ball, dodgeball, & other field sports.
NOTE: Parents/guardians, you must stay with your child for the entire event. Check the Town Facebook page for cancellations. Contact Jamie Ferriero at Thompson Parks & Rec. at 845-434-7303 or email jferriero@thompsonny.gov for more information.

Kid's Bingo Night
2025-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 | East Mongaup River Park, 181 Town Park Road, Monticello, NY, 12701, United States
For our FREE Kid’s Bingo Night on October 14th, kids will win chocolate and candy as they play. This fun event will be held indoors at the community room at East Mongaup River Park, 181 Town Park Road in Monticello. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. NOTE: Kids must reside in the Town of Thomspon. Hurry and pre-register soon as this event always fills up FAST!
Pre-registration is required – RSVPing to the event on Facebook does not count as pre-registration. Follow these instructions to pre-register your child/children! Space is limited to the first 50 kids who pre-register with Jamie Ferriero at Town of Thompson Parks & Rec Department: Call 845-434-7303 or email jferriero@thompsonny.gov to pre-register.

Treats and Trails Halloween Event
2025-10-18 15:00 - 18:00 | East Mongaup River Park, 181 Town Park Road, Monticello, NY, 12701, United States
Bring the entire family to the East Mongaup River Park for a spooktacular (but not scary!) FREE evening of fun on October 18th from 3-6pm! Bring a bag to collect treats along the trail. Come in costume and get in the Halloween spirit. Enjoy hay rides along the trails. Paint a pumpkin. Snack on Halloween treats….and more! Rain date is scheduled for the following evening, October 19th, 3-6pm. Check our event’s Facebook page – or the homepage of this website for any weather-related closure information on the day of the event.
*Organizations, businesses, non-profits and groups invited to be a “treat stop” along the trail! There is no fee. Contact Jamie Ferriero by emailing jferriero@thompsonny.gov at Town of Thompson Parks & Rec. Dept. at 845-434-7303 for more info.

Kid's Bingo Night
2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | East Mongaup River Park, 181 Town Park Road, Monticello, NY, 12701, United States
For our FREE Kid’s Bingo Night on November 13th, kids will win chocolate and candy as they play. This fun event will be held indoors at the community room at East Mongaup River Park, 181 Town Park Road in Monticello. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. NOTE: Kids must reside in the Town of Thomspon. Hurry and pre-register soon as this event always fills up FAST!
Pre-registration is required – RSVPing to the event on Facebook does not count as pre-registration. Follow these instructions to pre-register your child/children! Space is limited to the first 50 kids who pre-register with Jamie Ferriero at Town of Thompson Parks & Rec Department: Call 845-434-7303 or email jferriero@thompsonny.gov to pre-register.

Free Elementary School Basketball
2025-12-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-27 09:00 - 12:00 | RJK Middle School in Monticello, 45 Breakey Avenue, Monticello, NY, 12701, United States
Any child of elementary school age who resides in the Town of Thompson is invited to join this FREE and fun basketball event for all skill levels. Kids will learn the basics of basketball. Practice and games will be held Saturdays, 9am until noon starting December 6th at Robert J Kaiser Middle School at 45 Breakey Ave in Monticello. Instruction will be provided, no experience necessary! Parents must remain with their child/children from 9:00am until noon. Contact Jamie Ferriero at Town of Thompson Parks & Rec. Dept. at 845-434-7303 or email jferriero@thompsonny.gov for more info.
Funded by the County of Sullivan and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services through the Sullivan County Youth Bureau.

Christmas Spectacular Youth Day Trip
2025-12-07 08:00 - 18:00 | NY
The Town of Thompson Youth Program will be travelling to see the Christmas Spectacular on Sunday December 7, 2025 by bus and all Thompson youth are invited to join us. The cost is free for children and an adult ticket is $150 (plus fees) and all participants must be residents of the town. Your group must be accompanied by an adult chaperone, who must also purchase a ticket. One adult per child max, and up to 3 kids per adult max. Adults must accompany a Thompson youth.
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Tickets are on sale now, here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/town-of-thompson-christmas-spectacular-2025-tickets-1415456050149
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The bus will leave promptly at 8AM from Town Hall and return at approximately 6PM.
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Please sign up for our newsletter at thompsonny.gov or email Jamie at the town at jferriero@thompsonny.gov to get notified of future youth programs and events.
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About the Show: The Christmas Spectacular is an immersive experience that may include confetti, pyrotechnics, smoke effects, flashing lights and drones. The show combines singing, dancing, humor, and traditional scenes with an original musical score. This in-person event is a great opportunity to spend a day with friends and family, making memories that will last a lifetime. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to experience the holiday show in NYC!
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Funded in part by the County of Sullivan and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services through the Sullivan County Youth Bureau.

Kid's Craft Day
2025-12-13 09:00 - 15:00 | RJK Middle School in Monticello, 45 Breakey Avenue, Monticello, NY, 12701, United States
Get crafty with us at this festive, FREE event on December 13th! Kids can make one of these crafts: an evergreen Hanukkah or Christmas wreath, giant candy cane reindeer, popsicle stick Star of David, or a pinecone bird feeder. All supplies are provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult 18+. There are two sessions: 9am until noon and noon until 3pm.
Pre-registration is required! Indicate which craft your child will be doing and which session your child will attend before December 6th. Space is limited, pre-register as soon as possible by contacting Jamie Ferriero at Town of Thompson Parks & Rec. Dept. Call 845-434-7303 or email jferriero@townofthompson.com.
LOCATION
Robert J Kaiser Middle School
45 Breakey Ave, Monticello
SEE THE CRAFTS YOU CAN DO!

Funded by the County of Sullivan and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services through the Sullivan County Youth Bureau.
