Tuesday, Nov. 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 have grown the program into a small community.
Get details or call (914) 231-4539.
Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Gardening Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon
Enhance your gardening skills and plant knowledge by working side by side with Lasdon’s gardeners every Tuesday through Nov. 26.
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Thursday, Nov. 21
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Farm-to-Fable, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Ages 3 through 6 will explore the whimsy of the world around them by 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! Also: Dec. 5, 19.
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Friday, Nov. 22
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 have expanded the program into a small community.
Get details or call (914) 231-4539.
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Farm Stand, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Discover the seasonal availability of produce in our region. We offer a 50 percent discount on eligible items for customers paying with SNAP benefits. Also: Nov. 29.
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Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Preschool Art and Story Time, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Listen to a nature story and create art. For ages 2 through 5. $15.
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Saturday, Nov. 23
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Book Buddies, 9 a.m. - noon
Come into one of our animal enclosures and encourage your child to read in a unique atmosphere. Bring your favorite books or pick from our collection! Also: Dec. 21.
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Marshlands Conservancy, Rye: (914) 835-4466
Nature Sketchbook Walk, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Sketching in nature is a great practice for building nature observation skills and can be a wonderful mindfulness practice. In this relaxed and guided program, we will capture a quick representation of natural objects, landscape features, and more as we walk around the landscape. Bring a sketchbook and pencil, or borrow one of ours. No previous art training is necessary.
Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Natural Holiday Ornaments, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Just in time for the holiday season, children of all ages will make ornaments from natural materials that include pinecones, twigs and a wooden dinosaur. Free; walk in anytime between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (no walk-ins accepted after 1:30 p.m.).
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Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Harvest + Craft: Winter Greenery, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
In this class, learn how to forage and harvest evergreens to make sustainable decorative wreaths, garlands and other greenery to take home. For ages 12 and older. Supplies are included in the program fee. $28.52 per person.
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Lenoir Preserve, Yonkers: (914) 968-5851
Turkey Day, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Wild turkeys are all over Westchester! To celebrate Thanksgiving weekend, learn some cool turkey facts and make a turkey-themed craft! This indoor-outdoor program is for all ages.
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye: (914) 967-8720
A Late Look at the Invasives and Tree Pruning, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Now is a good time to control vegetation because many plant species are dormant. Please bring work gloves. Hand tools will be provided.
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River: (914) 864-7322
Cool-Season Tree ID, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Learn how to identify common deciduous trees and evergreens during changing seasons.
Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Lasdon Green Squad, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Every Saturday through Dec. 7.
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Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla: (914) 231-4033
Westchester Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza, 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Make priceless memories with your family and take a 1.2-mile drive through Kensico Dam Plaza to see it dazzle in thousands of lights. Open most nights through Dec. 31; $35 per car.
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Sunday, Nov. 24
Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Yoga in the Gardens, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
A gentle discovery of the amazing benefits of a yoga practice.
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Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Gardening Sundays, 10 a.m. - noon
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Cranberry Lake Preserve, North White Plains: (914) 428-1005
Turkey Lurking, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Drop in on the nature center for some crafts and turkey facts. Take a short self-guided walk to learn about their habitat.