Family Friendly
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Farm-to-Fable
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesLittle ones, ages 3-6, will explore the whimsy of the world around them through combining storytelling with hands-on activities on the farm straight from the tale! Registration for this class is required online where you can pay what you want! register & donate
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Tea with the Animals
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesJoin us for a mid-morning cuppa while you meet and learn about the animals on the farm! Participants will harvest and make some scrumptious treats for both us humans and the animals to enjoy together for a tea party! Adults and children 6+ welcome! Pre-registration is required with a $15 program fee. register and pay
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National Trails Day Family Friendly Stewardship Hike
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesJoin us on National Trails Day to explore a trail at Lasdon with the eyes of a steward. We will introduce tools, and plants that need management and planting, and invite participants to help leave the trails better than we found them. Bring a picnic to enjoy afterwards. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
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Old Time Music Jam
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryThe Old Time Music Jam is a monthly gathering of local, acoustic musicians who play traditional Appalachian fiddle music. Come to play or just to listen and enjoy the community music can create! Musicians of all levels are welcome.
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The 29th Annual Asian-American Heritage Festival
Kensico Dam Plaza 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, NY, United StatesThe celebration will showcase Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai and Indonesian cultures with live songs, dances, musical performances, ethnic foods, Asian arts and cultural exhibits, and Chinese paper cutting and origami. There will also be children’s entertainment, balloon sculptures, games and face painting. The festival will be held rain or shine. Seating is informal; bring blankets […]
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Mini Scientist Saturday
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesJoin us this month for "Owl Pellet Lab"! Today we will dissect what owls couldn’t digest. Ages 5-12
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Bicycle Sundays
Bronx River Parkway Reservation Yonkers to Valhalla, NY, United StatesFor over 50 years, people have gathered on Sundays in May, June, and September celebrate the traffic-free opportunity to get outside and walk, bike, and jog. Westchester Parks Foundation is committed to preserving this beloved program for all to enjoy, and our supporters help keep is going year after year! Starting in 2012, this program […]
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Farmers Market at Muscoot Farm
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesMuscoot's weekly Farmers Market supports farmers and sustainable efforts in our area, featuring over 25 local vendors each week. Every Sunday until November 15. List of vendors and their products can be found here: https://www.muscootfarm.org/markets.
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Farm-to-Fable
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesLittle ones, ages 3-6, will explore the whimsy of the world around them through combining storytelling with hands-on activities on the farm straight from the tale! Registration for this class is required online where you can pay what you want! Registration is required. register now
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Stay and Play: Junior Stewardship Hour in the Soft Landing Meadow
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesFind us between the Dino and Fairy trails for a chance to dig in and help with some gentle, playful, and educational gardening in our meadow restoration project. All ages.
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Merestead Meadow Walk
Merestead 455 Byram Lake Road, Mount Kisco, NY, United StatesMerestead has some of the most majestic meadows in Westchester County. Join a gentle walk down the meadow paths and enjoy the birds, grasses, flowers, and more. Meet at the carriage house parking area on the south side of 455 Byram Lake Road in Mount Kisco. All ages welcome.
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“What’s Blooming Now?”
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesJoin us for our "What's Blooming Now"? Series! This month we will focus on pollinators. See what’s blooming now and how pollinators make it all possible! Great for all ages-fun, interactive and full of color and life.
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Audubon Bird Walk
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesCome birding with the Saw Mill River Audubon. This walk is open to beginners to the avid bird watcher. Space is limited and registration is required. register now
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Pollinator Literacy Trail
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesPick up your booklet in the Welcome Center and connect to the life of pollinators at Lasdon. Enjoy a special self-guided garden tour and scavenger hunt and taste a cool floral drink. The first day of summer is a special chance to celebrate all that is blooming for National Pollinator Week. All ages.
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Pride on the Farm: Eat the Rainbow Brunch
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistorySee some of our most colorful crops of the rainbow as we cook something up to share. Learn about the farm as you meet new people and enjoy a morning on our fields to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. REGISTER NOW
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White Plains Hospital Screenings Under the Stars – Dog Man
Kensico Dam Plaza 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, NY, United StatesSaturday, June 20 - Dog Man, 2025 (PG) Pre-movie entertainment begins at 5 p.m.; movies start at sundown. Event is rain or shine. Moviegoers should bring blankets, folding chairs and a picnic. Refreshments will be available for sale. Movies may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
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Big Equipment Day
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesCome learn all about the machines that help a farm. Get up close with tractors, mowers, and other equipment that do some of the biggest jobs here on the farm.
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Family Fun Day – Saxon Woods Pool
Saxon Woods Park 1800 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY, United StatesSpend your summer at Westchester County Pools and Beaches! Come for a swim and enjoy Family Fun Day at Saxon Woods Pool! Participation in special events is free; admission and parking rules apply. Rain Date: Sunday, June 28 Westchester County residency required except at Croton Point Beach. Weather Permitting. Dates and times subject to change.
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Irish Heritage Day
Ridge Road Park 287 Ridge Road, Hartsdale, NY, United StatesIrish Heritage Day begins at noon, Mass starts at 12:30 p.m., followed by entertainment. Bagpipers and The Deirdre O’Mara School of Irish Dance will be there too! There will also be activities for the children, shop for authentic Irish goods from various vendors, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Admission is $5 […]
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African-American Festival
Kensico Dam Plaza 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, NY, United StatesThe festivities will feature live entertainment including line dancing, and presentations of awards and scholarships. All six hours will feature drama, poetry, ethnic foods, health and educational vendors, free health screenings, cultural arts and crafts, and more. The festival will be held rain or shine. Seating is informal; bring blankets or folding chairs for seating […]
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Farm-to-Fable
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesLittle ones, ages 3-6, will explore the whimsy of the world around them through combining storytelling with hands-on activities on the farm straight from the tale! Registration for this class is required online where you can pay what you want! Register Now
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Music Fest and Fireworks
Kensico Dam Plaza 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, NY, United StatesSpend July 3 at Kensico Dam Plaza for the Annual Music Fest and Fireworks. Pre-concert entertainment begins at 5 p.m. with a guest DJ, and the Naked Soul Band at 7 p.m. Fireworks begin around 9 p.m. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Free parking and admission. Bring blankets and chairs for seating. Carpooling or […]
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Farm-to-Fable with Special Guest, Kathryn LaCombe, from Second Chance Foods
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesJoin us for a very special Farm-to-Fable with guest instructor, Kathryn LaCombe. Kathryn will be reading from her new book, A Rescue Feast, and guide participants in a hands-on activity come to life from the story! Registration for this class is required online where you can pay what you want! Register Now
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Lighthouse Open House
Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow Palmer Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryCome see the Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow! Join staff at the open house for a look inside the lighthouse and to learn about what life was like for the keepers. Drop-in, self-led program. Groups of 8 or more must pre-register. The Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow is located at Kingsland Point Park off Palmer […]
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All programs are subject to change without notice.