Monday, July 15
Tibbetts Brook Park, Yonkers: (914) 231-2870
Saxon Woods Park, White Plains: (914) 995-4480
Sprain Ridge Park, Yonkers: (914) 231-3450
Willson’s Woods Park, Mount Vernon: (914) 813-6990
Pools Are Open, 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Daily through, Sept. 2. Weather permitting. No admittance after 6 p.m. Parking and pool fees apply. Westchester residency is required.
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Glen Island Park, New Rochelle: (914) 813-6720
Beach Is Open, 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Daily through Sept. 2; weather permitting; no admittance after 6 p.m.; parking and beach admission fees apply. Westchester County residency is required for admission, with a County Park Pass, a valid NYS driver’s license or a valid NYS ID with a Westchester County address.
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Tuesday, July 16
The Westchester in White Plains
Mall Walk, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Tuesdays and Fridays weekly. Go at your own pace or get motivated by joining an inspiring group of people who’ve grown the program into a small community.
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Lenoir Preserve, Yonkers: (914) 968-5851
Park and Read, 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Ages 3 to 6 can discover the joy of reading in picturesque Lenoir with our captivating read-aloud program. At the fire circle. Also: July 23, 30; Aug. 6, 13.
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Wednesday, July 17
Saxon Woods Park, White Plains: (914) 995-4480
Park and Read, 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Ages 3 to 6 can discover the joy of reading in picturesque Saxon Woods with our captivating read-aloud program. At the grass area adjacent to the playground; in the pavilion if inclement weather. Also: July 24, 31; Aug. 7, 14.
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Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson: (914) 862-5290
Beach Is Open, 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
The beach is open Wednesdays through Sundays through Monday, Sept. 2; weather permitting; no admittance after 6 p.m.; parking and beach admission fees apply. Westchester residency is not required.
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The Brook at Tibbetts, Yonkers: (914) 231-2870
Hydro Revolution® Total Body Workout, 6:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a total-body workout in the water to improve your overall fitness, functional strength, power, performance, coordination and movement patterns. Twelve participants per class. $15 per person.
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Thursday, July 18
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Farm-to-Fable, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Ages 3 to 6 will explore the whimsy of the world around them by combining storytelling with hands-on activities on the farm straight from the tale! Also: Aug. 1, 15, 29; Sept. 12, 26.
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Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Farm Stand, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The stand is open Thursdays through Sundays. Discover the seasonal availability of produce in our region. We offer a 50 percent discount on eligible items for customers paying with SNAP benefits.
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Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla: (914) 231-4033
Park and Read, 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Ages 3 to 6 can discover the joy of reading in picturesque Kensico with our captivating read-aloud program. At the grass area outside the office. Also: July 25; Aug. 1, 8, 15.
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Friday, July 19
The Westchester in White Plains
Mall Walk, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Tuesdays and Fridays weekly. Go at your own pace or get motivated by joining an inspiring group of people who’ve grown the program into a small community.
Get details or call (914) 231-4539.
Saturday, July 20
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Tastings in the Field, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Journey with us in our field to note the similarities and differences within the family, genus and species of one of our crops through taste! Each class in this series will highlight a different seasonal crop, and explore how and why tastes vary and the benefits of these distinctions. Also: Aug. 3, 17.
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Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Lasdon Green Squad, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Every Saturday through November.
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Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Patterns In Nature Exhibition, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Explore the mesmerizing tapestry of patterns that can be found everywhere in this interactive exhibit and flower show. Saturdays and Sundays until August 31.
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Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Makerspace: Building Accessible Garden Beds, noon - 2 p.m.
Kids ages 9 through 17 will learn the basics of the building and operation of manual hand tools while constructing accessible beds to be used in our education garden. Free.
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Tibbetts Brook Park, Yonkers: (914) 231-2870
Family Fun Day, noon - 4 p.m.
Join us for a day with music, games and more for the entire family. Participation is free; admission and parking fees apply. Westchester County residency is required; weather permitting. Rain date: July 21.
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Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Summer Fairy Houses, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Children ages 5 to 7 will earn their fairy wings by painting and decorating a summer fairy house while learning why fairies and forests are important. Children must be comfortable using acrylic paint, scissors and glue sticks.
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Sunday, July 21
The Bronx River Parkway
Bicycle Sundays, 8 a.m. - noon
A portion of the parkway is closed to cars for the exclusive use of non-motorized bicyclists and scooters, as well as in-line skaters, walkers and joggers. Runs 8 a.m. - noon through July, and resumes 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sept. 8 through Oct. 6.
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Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Farmers Market, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Our market, which supports farmers and sustainable efforts in our area, features more than 25 local vendors every Sunday until Nov. 17.
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Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Gardening Sundays, 10 a.m. - noon
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Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Summer Garden Highlights, 11 a.m. - noon
Tour the Lasdon’s with one of the gardeners to see what’s flowering this time of year. Meet at the kiosk entrance. Free. No registration is necessary. Rain or shine. Also: Aug. 4, 18.
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Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla: (914) 231-4033
Italian Heritage Festival, noon - 6 p.m.
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Ridge Road Park, Hartsdale: (914) 946-8133
Arab Heritage Festival, noon - 6 p.m.
Admission and parking are free.
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