Educational

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April 8 2026

Muslim Heritage Festival

Caroline Genovese Educational, Kid Friendly, Music, Westchester Central

This vibrant commemoration offers the public a unique opportunity to explore the rich heritage of Muslim communities through live performances, music, a bustling market, arts and crafts, food trucks, and educational experiences highlighting American Muslim culture.

Admission and parking are free. The festival will be held rain or shine. Seating is informal; blankets or lawn chairs are recommended. Coolers are not allowed. Carpooling or taking mass transit is encouraged. To attend the festival via Metro-North, take the Harlem Line to the Valhalla Station, which is a short walk from the park.

Presented by Ahlan-NY and co-sponsored by Westchester County Parks, the Muslim Heritage Festival is a welcoming celebration open to all.

March 23 2026

Thursday Starts with Tea: Playtime for Littles at Lasdon

Jenny Higgons Educational, Kid Friendly, Westchester Northern

If you like to play outdoors in winter, let’s gather together to build with sticks and stems. We will learn about habitat, winter shelters and everything the season offers. For ages 18 to 42 months, with a caregiver. $5.

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March 23 2026

9th District Gardening Academy

Madeline Byrne Educational, gardening, planting, Volunteer Opportunities

The Academy is a volunteer project open to all 9th District Garden Club members. The projects will occur once a month on Wednesdays. Sessions will be two hours long with instruction and hands-on time to use your new skill!

Registration available for April and May dates
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The Academy is open to Garden Club members only!

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March 21 2026

Guided Tour of the Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow

Julia Snook Educational, Family Friendly, Historical, history, Westchester Southern Area

Go on a guided tour of the Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow! Enjoy a 45-minute interpreter-led tour of the Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow to learn about its history, significance, and what life for keepers was like. Tour is free; registration required; parking fees may apply. The Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow is located at Kingsland Point Park off Palmer Avenue. Parking with nearby restrooms is available, the lighthouse is accessed by a 10 minute stroll south along the Riverwalk path. The five story structure includes four narrow stairways.

March 20 2026

The Rose through Time, Culture and Trials for Sustainability

Virginia Carnes adults, Educational, gardening, Westchester Northern Area

Join author Kristine Paulus for a presentation to discover the extraordinary ways the rose has been depicted through time and across cultures, both within and beyond the garden. Also visit the American Rose Trials for Sustainability trial beds where roses are evaluated for disease and pest resistance, flowering, foliage, plant form and growth habit in a truly “no spray” environment. Wear shoes for walking. Register at gsrdenconservancy.org. Part of Digging Deeper series.

Front of Manor house at Lasdon Puplic Gardens

March 11 2026

Lasdon History and Highlights

Virginia Carnes Educational, Historical, Nature, Westchester Northern

Urban Naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead a walking tour that will focus on the history and highlights of the Lasdon Public Gardens. Stops will include examining the William and Mildred Lasdon Memorial Garden, the magnolia trees, lilacs, conifers and azalea garden in addition to learning about the history of the Lasdon Main House.

Registration required.

March 11 2026

Making Cordage from Plants

Kristina Hayek crafts, Educational, native plants, Nature

Gain a new appreciation for the plants all around us. Working with the dogbane plant, we will learn to hand-process its fibers into strong cordage. Ages 12 and up.

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March 11 2026

Garden Highlight Tour

Madeline Byrne adults, Educational, gardening, native plants, Nature, planting, Westchester Central Area

The sights and scents of the season flourish across the garden collections of Lasdon Public Gardens. Spend some time with Lasdon’s head gardener on a walking tour featuring highlights of the gardens and plant collections. The one hour tour is free and meets at the Memorial Garden Entrance.

March 11 2026

First Monday Bird Walk

Melinda Swope-Quintero adults, Animals, Educational, Exercise, Nature, Westchester Northern Area

Come to the farm for an early morning bird walk with Anne Swaim of Saw Mill River Audubon. Wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars. The walk leaves from the parking lot. While this guided walk is free, registration is required.

March 11 2026

Garden Squad

Madeline Byrne Educational, Exercise, gardening, planting, Service Credit Hours, Volunteer Opportunities, Westchester Central Area

Spend a few hours in our garden! Work next to Lasdon’s gardeners on tasks that include watering, weeding, planting, pruning, deadheading, transplanting, tropical plant maintenance in a 60 year old greenhouse! Sign up today!