Events
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Head for the Hilltop: 5K & Kids’ Fun Run
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesHead for the Hilltop this fall for our annual 5K and Kids' Fun Run! Journey past the crop fields, bolt through the trails, and dash over the roaring hills in […]
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Holiday Gift Market
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesRecreation, Activities, Events & ProgramsTake a break from the stores and shop local at our last market of the year. More details and list of vendors can be found at www.muscootfarm.org.
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Cranberry Lake History Hike
Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, West Harrison, NY, United StatesLearn about Cranberry Lake’s connection to the Kensico Dam, and explore and visit historic sites throughout the preserve! Approx. 2-mile hike with light rock scramble, hiking shoes recommended.
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Holiday Ornament Making: One for You and One for the Lasdon Tree for the Lasdon
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesUsing natural and found material, participants will create an ornament for their home and one that will hang on the Lasdon tree in front of the Santa Cottage for the season. This is an outdoor program. Free.
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Holidays on the Hill 2026
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesAll aboard for holiday magic at Lasdon Public Gardens! Step into a world where trains wind their way through enchanting landscapes, whimsical scenes and festive holiday displays during our annual […]
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Autumn Tree Identification
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesJust because the trees are losing their leaves doesn’t mean we can’t figure out what species they are! Join us at Trailside this weekend to learn how to identify common species in our parks without relying on leaf structures.
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Talkin’ Turkey!
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesGobble, strut, scratch, and soar! There's more to wild turkeys than you might have thought of before! We'll hit the trails in search of these fascinating birds, looking for tracks, feathers, and other signs along the way while discovering what makes Wild Turkeys anything but ordinary.
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Holiday Nights on the Farm
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesGet into the holiday spirit and see the farm in a new light! Visit our animals inside of the decorated barns, participate in holiday themed activities, enjoy delicious food from […]
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Read the Rocks! Geology of Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesTake a walk at Read Wildlife Sanctuary to learn about the ancient, and recent, forces that have shaped the landscape. Led by the Sanctuary's Curator, wear good walking shoes. Ages […]
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Submit Art and Photography for Lenoir Nature Center’s Exhibit
Lenoir Preserve 9 Dudley Street, Yonkers, United StatesCalling all who are inspired by nature, art and photography. All sizes are welcome and any age is welcome to participate. Please have work framed and wired for hanging. Please keep pieces nature related.
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Winter Arts and Crafts
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesLet’s celebrate the change from fall to winter with some festive seasonal arts and crafts!
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Built for Birds!
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesWhat does it take to build a nest with no hands? Take a closer look at real bird nests and discover the surprising materials and techniques birds use to build them, then put your own engineering skills to the test by creating a nest of your own!
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Animal Tracks n’ Traces
Lenoir Preserve 9 Dudley Street, Yonkers, United StatesCome and join the naturalist to learn about the various techniques to identify animal tracks and what they might tell us. This program includes a brief indoor presentation followed by […]
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Wolf Conservation Program
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesCome join us as we learn about how coyotes, bears, and bobcats can live together with livestock peacefully together. During this experience visitors can come into the activity building and […]
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Geology Exploration
Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, West Harrison, NY, United StatesEmbark on a scavenger hunt to find different types of rocks throughout the preserve to learn about its geologic history. Approx. 2-mile hike with light rock scramble, hiking shoes recommended.
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Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays
Westchester County Center 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, United StatesThis event is a joyous celebration of the most festive time of the year! With jingle bells and sleigh bells, holiday carols and cheer, Hough’s latest dance spectacular is a show-stopping event for the whole family. Fans will be thrilled and delighted as Hough and his cast of phenomenal dancers bring your favorite holiday tunes […]
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Harvest + Craft: Winter Greenery
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesThe farm’s fields and forests can provide so much more than something to eat! In this class, learn how to forage and harvest evergreens to make sustainable decorative wreaths, garlands, […]
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Winter Wildlife Survival
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesWith our wildlife being scarce this time of year, it's easy to forget they’re around, let's fix that through some explorative games and crafts to learn about how these animals are facing the cold.
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Winter Wildflower Arrangements
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesMake a festive centerpiece for the holidays. Bring your own vase, and we’ll help you make a beautiful winter bouquet using dried plants and natural objects from the field and forest. Donation $5.
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Lenoir Nature Center First Art and Photography Exhibit
Lenoir Preserve 9 Dudley Street, Yonkers, United StatesCome and enjoy a nice opening reception while perusing the beautiful display of artwork inspired by nature. Refreshments will be served. Exhibit will be on display through Saturday, January 30th, 2027.
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History of the Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow
Croton Point Park 1A Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, United StatesHave you ever wondered about the history of Westchester’s own lighthouse? This program shares the little-known story of how the beacon came to be- and how it almost landed on Croton Point Park! A presentation with archival media and accompanying Q+A, at the Croton Point Park Nature Center.
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Winter Candy Barns
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesGet in the holiday mood at Muscoot by making winter candy barns! A fun, hands on program where participants decorate and take home their own festive candy barns using icing, […]
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Winter Hike
Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, West Harrison, NY, United StatesBundle up and take a short hike to observe the preserve’s habitats in winter, and then warm up by the campfire! Approx. 1-mile hike, dress for the weather.
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Nature Walk: For Kids!
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesJoin one of our educators on a short nature walk meant for young children ages 4-7. On this winter walk, the group will be searching for various animal tracks and […]
$5
All programs are subject to change without notice.