Monday, July 14
Tibbetts Brook Park, Yonkers: (914) 231-2870
Hydro Revolution Total Body Workout, 8:15 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Get in a great workout using weights in the pool! $15 per class; free parking. For ages 13 and up. Please show the ticket at the parking booth.
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Glen Island Park, New Rochelle: (914) 813-6720
Beach Is Open, 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Daily through Monday, Sept. 1; 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 New York State driver’s license or a valid New York State ID with a Westchester County address.
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Playland Park, Rye: (914) 813-7010
Beach and Pool Are Open, 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Daily through Monday, Sept. 1; weather permitting. No admittance after 6 p.m. Parking and admission fees apply.
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Saxon Woods Park, White Plains: (914) 995-4480; Sprain Ridge Park, Yonkers: (914) 231-3450; Tibbetts Brook Park, Yonkers: (914) 231-2870; Willson’s Woods Park, Mount Vernon: (914) 813-6990.
Pools are Open, 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Daily through Sept. 1. Weather permitting. No admittance after 6 p.m. Admission fees apply; parking fees at Tibbetts. Westchester County residency is required for admission, with a County Park Pass, a valid New York State driver’s license or a valid New York State ID with a Westchester County address.
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Tuesday, July 15
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.
Tibbetts Brook Park, Yonkers: (914) 231-2870
Park and Read, 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Westchester County Parks’ Park and Read program is an enjoyable, read-aloud program in English and Spanish for children ages 3 to 6. The event is free; registration is encouraged. Please show registration confirmation at the parking booth. Will be held on the grass area outside of bathhouse (Pavilion 1 for inclement weather).
Also: July 22, 29; Aug. 5, 12.
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Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla: (914) 231-4033
Zumba, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Led by instructors Steve and Annia Jones, you’ll sweat, move and have fun getting in a great workout! Free admission and parking.
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Wednesday, July 16
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
“The American Civil War: A War of Firsts,” 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
This free exhibit with interactive displays explores the significant innovations in warfare, medicine, weaponry, transportation and other vital advancements that emerged during the Civil War. Wednesdays through Sundays in 2025.
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Saxon Woods Pool, White Plains: (914) 995-4480
Park and Read, 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Westchester County Parks’ Park and Read program is an enjoyable read-aloud program in English and Spanish for children ages 3 to 6. The event is free; registration is encouraged. Please show registration confirmation at the parking booth. Will be held on the grass area adjacent to children’s playground. (Pavilion for inclement weather).
Also: July 23, 30; Aug. 6, 13.
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Glen Island Park, New Rochelle: (914) 813-6720
Robison Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Silver Arrow Band Premier Cover Band performs. Free admission and parking. Westchester County residency required.
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Thursday, July 17
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Farm to Fable, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Ages 3 through 6 explore the whimsy of the world around them by combining storytelling with hands-on activities on the farm straight from the tale. This event takes place indoors. Also: July 24, 31; Aug. 7, 14, 28; Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25; Oct. 2.
Registration required
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 through Thanksgiving. To contact the farm stand, call (914) 862-5034 when it’s open, or email .
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Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla: (914) 231-4033
Park and Read, 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Westchester County Parks’ Park and Read program is an enjoyable read-aloud program in English and Spanish for children ages 3 to 6. The event is free; registration is encouraged. Please show registration confirmation at the parking booth. Will be held on the grass area outside of office.
Also: July 24, 31; Aug. 7, 14.
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Playland Park, Rye: (914) 813-7010
Playland Amusement Park, 12 noon - 9 p.m.
Open for the season, Thursdays through Sundays and Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1. Rides, strolling entertainment, a lively DJ, Coaster meet and greets. Refreshments will be available for purchase from food stands and local food trucks. Free admission; $15 rides all-day wristband; $10 parking. The list of open rides are available at playlandpark.org. Times: Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19, 12 noon - 10 p.m.; Sunday, July 20, 12 noon - 9 p.m.
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Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla: (914) 231-4033
Free Yoga Classes, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Indulge in this ancient practice that encompasses physical, mental and spiritual disciplines to promote well-being and self-awareness. Free admission and parking. Also: July 24 and 31; Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 28.
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Friday, July 18
The Westchester in White Plains
Mall Walk 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Fridays and Tuesdays, 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. Next: July 22.
Get details or call (914) 231-4539.
Westchester Children’s Museum on the Playland Boardwalk, Playland Beach, Rye: (914) 421-5050
Park and Read, 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Westchester County Parks’ Park and Read program, an enjoyable and free read-aloud program in English and Spanish for children ages 3 to 6, returns for the summer. Registration is encouraged. Please show registration confirmation at the parking booth. Also: July 25, 29; Aug. 1, 8, 15.
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Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla: (914) 231-4033
Robison Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The Jersey Tenors From Frankie Valli to Frank Sinatra performs. Free admission and parking. Westchester County residency required.
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Merestead Estate, Mount Kisco: (914) 864-7958
Bat Observation Walk, 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Join us for an evening walk around Merestead to observe bats as they emerge from their roosts. The walk will include discussions about bat diversity, habitat and behavior. Participants will also learn how scientists can use acoustic monitoring of echolocation to detect bats. Meet at the carriage house parking area on the south side of 455 Byram Lake Road in Mount Kisco. Program will run in light rain, but worse weather will cancel.
Playland Park, Rye: (914) 813-7010
Friday Night Fireworks, 9 p.m.
See fireworks light up the sky over Long Island Sound every Friday night through Aug. 29. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.; weather permitting.
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Saturday, July 19
Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson: (914) 862-5290
Beach Is Open, 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Weekends through Monday, Sept. 1; weather permitting. No admittance after 6 p.m. Parking and admission fees apply. Westchester County residency is not required for admission.
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Willson’s Woods Park, Mount Vernon: (914) 813-6990
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 20.
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Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Katonah: (914) 864-7282
Art Exhibit: Color Touches the Soul, noon - 4 p.m.
This is a lyrical invitation into the emotional world of Westchester resident Gabriel Ceslov. It suggests beauty, vulnerability and the moving resonance of abstraction. Weekends throughout July.
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Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Summer Fairy Houses, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Ages and 5 older will become immersed in fairy magic as they decorate their very own fairy house with summer bling. $5 per child.
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Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Ecotherapy: The Benefits of Nature, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Master naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead a guided “ecotherapy” walk to explore different areas of Lasdon and experience the benefits of nature upclose. Meet at the garden entrance. Also: Aug. 9; Sept. 13.
Registration required
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Farm Fresh Pizza: A Tasting Tour, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Ages seven and older can take a walk around the farm as we gather the ingredients we’ll need to make a farm fresh pizza! Learn about where our food comes from, how it’s grown and how it makes its way to our tables in this interactive (and delicious) tasting experience! $15 per person.
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Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Lasdon Green Squad, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Every Saturday from April to November join the Lasdon Green Squad to keep Lasdon, Westchester’s Public Garden looking beautiful. Volunteers will work with Lasdon staff on tasks such as invasive species removal, planting, watering, weeding, trail maintenance, mulching, trash clean up, and other tasks. For ages 14 and older.
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Sunday, July 20
The Bronx River Parkway
Bicycle Sunday, 8 a.m. - noon
A 13.1-mile loop from Westchester County Center south to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers is closed to cars. Open to non-motorized bicyclists, scooters and in-line skaters, e-bike class 1 only, plus walkers and joggers. Many points of entry and exit are along the way. Admission is free. Also: July 27 (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.); Sept. 7, 14, 21 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.); Oct. 5 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.).
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Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson: (914) 862-5290
History and Natural History of Croton Point, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Ages 6 and up can join the village historian and the park naturalist on a walk to explore scenic and fascinating Croton Point Park. Meet at the RV park entrance. Free; wear sturdy shoes.
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Farmers Market, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The market supports farmers and sustainable efforts in our area, featuring over 30 local vendors every Sunday until Nov. 16.
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Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Museum, Katonah: (914) 864-7263
Gardening Sundays and Tuesdays, Weekly, 10 a.m. - noon
Enhance your gardening skills and plant knowledge by working side by side with the gardeners at Lasdon Park. Tasks include planting, watering, weeding, pruning, staking, deadheading, potting up and more! Through November. Also: Tuesday, July 22.
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Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Katonah: (914) 864-7282
Buzz Quest, 11 a.m - noon
Stop by our herb garden to see our local pollinators hard at work. We hope to see bees, butterflies, other flying insects and maybe even some hummingbirds! Free.
Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla: (914) 231-4033
Italian Heritage Festival, noon - 6 p.m.
Experience a multitude of cultures without ever leaving the country. Gather your family and friends, leave your passport at home and enjoy traditions from around the world.
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Ridge Road Park, Hartsdale: (914) 946-8133
Arab Heritage Festival, noon - 6 p.m.
Experience a multitude of cultures without ever leaving the country. Gather your family and friends, leave your passport at home and enjoy traditions from around the world.
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Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Summer Garden Tour, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join the head gardener for a stroll around the gardens to see what’s in bloom during the hot summer months. The tour starts at the Memorial Garden entrance at 1 p.m. Free. Also: Aug. 3, 17.
Registration required
Miller House, White Plains: (914) 428-1005
Neutral Ground: Westchester in the Revolution 1777-1783, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
During the Revolutionary War, Westchester became a no-man’s-land riddled with bandits, vigilantes and spies. No one was allowed to remain neutral, and many people, driven from their homes and farms, became uprooted refugees. The presentation, by author Stephen DeVillo, will be followed by a tour of the historic Miller House with “Ann Miller.” Presented by Daughters of Liberty’s Legacy. Free; for more information, call (914) 995-4039.