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May 2017 Events


This is a listing of events in our area.   If you are not local many  of the national chains will have similar events so check out your local store.  The events are listed by date.  If there is a location not on this list that you would like to see added please let us know.  Don’t forget to join our Facebook group if you are in the southern NY, CT, NJ!

May 2nd

Ardsley Fireman’s Carnival – Ashford Park, Ashford Ave, Ardsley NY

May 3rd

Ardsley Fireman’s Carnival – Ashford Park, Ashford Ave, Ardsley NY

 

May 4th

Ardsley Fireman’s Carnival – Ashford Park, Ashford Ave, Ardsley NY

Stepping Stones Children’s Museum 303 West Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850

May the Fourth be With you

Celebrating sci-fi, science and space! Join us for a weekend of space-themed fun and learning. Come dressed as your favorite character or show off your favorite sci-fi tee shirt. Our “May the Fourth” weekend blasts-off on Thursday, May 4.

Thursday, May 4 10:15 – 10:45 am • Paper U.F.O Make a UFO using everyday household items that will rival the Millennium Falcon!

2:00 – 2:30 pm • Rocket Science Pilot your own bottle shaped rocket high into the sky with a Chewbacca-sized stomp!

3:15 – 3:45 pm • Jedi Forces Channel your inner Yoda and learn about invisible forces and how static/magnetic forces work.

Stepping Stones Children’s Museum 303 West Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850

The museum stays open late 5 pm – 8 pm and offers free admission

May 5th

Ardsley Fireman’s Carnival – Ashford Park, Ashford Ave, Ardsley NY

Bartow-Pel Mansion, 895 Shore Road Bronx

First Friday Music and Trolley 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm All ages, $12 adults, $10 children

BPMM is kicking off its spring First Friday series with the City Island-based Lickety Split Band. Come explore the mansion, stroll the gardens, and enjoy some light refreshments while listening to music from 6 to 8 p.m. The trolley makes an hourly loop starting at 5:25 p.m. from the #6 Pelham Bay subway station to BPMM to City Island. Registration suggested. Register here. Cost BPMM Members $5; Not-Yet BPMM Members: Adults $15; Seniors/Students $10

Lyndhurst 635 South Broadway Tarrytown, NY 10591

Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst 10 am – 5 pm adults $12, Seniors 62+ $11 Kids 6-16 $4 cash or check only. Free parking. No pets.

Each year, 300 artists fill the grounds of the Neo-Gothic Lyndhurst estate, offering one-of-a-kind gifts for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduation and weddings during the stunning spring blossom season.

It’s a great day for the entire family at one of America’s most beautiful landmarks. Enjoy exciting activities such as, interactive kid’s activities, tantalizing gourmet foods and concessions, hands-on craft demonstrations, tours of the Lyndhurst mansion (add’l cost) and more!

Stepping Stones Children’s Museum 303 West Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850

Celebrating sci-fi, science and space! Join us for a weekend of space-themed fun and learning. Come dressed as your favorite character or show off your favorite sci-fi tee shirt. Our “May the Fourth” weekend blasts-off on Thursday, May 4.

12:15 – 12:45 pm • Rocket Science

1:15 – 1:45 pm • Paper U.F.O

2:15 – 2:45 pm • Jedi Forces

Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture 630 Bedford Road Pocantico Hills

Family Farm Tour all ages 11:15 am – 12 pm Adults $10, Youths 4-15 $10

On this family-friendly tour, explore the farm and some of our favorite seasonal highlights. Join us for a walk around the farm to take a closer look at the animals that we’re raising and the vegetables that we’re growing!

Wolf Conservatory Center 7 Buck Run, South Salem

Evening Howl for Pups of All Ages  6 pm – 7:30 pm  Adults – $16 / Children (under 12) – $13 event full

Enjoy visiting the wolves during their favorite hour – dusk. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why April is a magical time for packs in North America.  This time of year, wolves are out searching for prey as they prepare for the birth of this year’s pups! Guests will take a short sunset hike to howl with Ambassador Wolves Atka, Alawa, Nikai and Zephyr and behold the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican wolves. All guests will be served weather appropriate treats. Please bring flashlights.  Pre-registration is required.

May 6th

Ardsley Fireman’s Carnival – Ashford Park, Ashford Ave, Ardsley NY

Greenburg Nature Center 99 Dromore Rd, Scarsdale

Bronx River Cleanup 9 am – 2pm

Join us as we clean up the shoreline of The Bronx River. Meet at the Nature Center and feed some animals that live in the Bronx River. Then carpool over to your cleanup site. Trash bags and gloves are supplied. Recommended for ages 8 and up with a parent.

Home Depot

Build A Flower Pot 9 am – 12 pm

Join our hands-on workshop where you and your child can build a flower pot to hold spring flowers to keep or give to Mom. Once the project is complete, your child can paint their project to personalize it.  All kids get to keep their project, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.  Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin.

Hudson River Museum  511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers NY

Family Studio Weekend Programs

Creative activities weekends inspired by the Museum’s collections and exhibitions, led by Junior Docents and art and science professionals.
Ages 7+, can be adapted for younger children.

Art Projects              1 – 4 pm
Print a Cyanotype image with sunlight and water.
Science Projects        1 – 4 pm

See how lenses bend light and create patterns, and make an artwork from the patterns you see.

Family Studio Weekend Programs are sponsored, in part, by

Early Explorers  1 – 4 pm

A safe space for children to explore, play, and create with their families. The room hosts a large-scale dollhouse, blocks, puppet theater, and books. A Junior Docent is present to answer questions and suggest activities.

Must be accompanied by a caregiver. Up to age 5

Kite Festival
Celebrate Yonkers Arts Weekend
Sat, May 6, 12 – 5pm (Rain date Sun, May 7)

FREE Admission to the Museum Sat & Sun

In conjunction with Yonkers Arts Weekend, the HRM is hosting its annual Kite Festival,a day of fun inside and out with activities for all ages that include:

IN TREVOR PARK:
Scavenger Hunt, 12 – 5pm

Test your detective skills in a kite-inspired scavenger hunt. You may win a prize!
Kite Contests, 1:30 – 4pm
Judges Billy Echevarria and Leucio Parrella, members of Kites in Motion kite club, and the American Kiteflyers Association (AKA) award prizes for:
• Highest Angle Kite (Youth and Adult) 1:30 & 2:30pm
• 50-yard Dash (Kids only) 2 & 4pm
• Most Unusual Kite (Youth and Adult: handmade or purchased) 4:30pm

INSIDE THE MUSEUM:
Art Workshop, 1 – 4pm
Make kites from newspapers — economical and fun to fly
Science Workshop, 1 – 4pm
See how lenses bend light and create patterns, then make artwork from the patterns you see
 
LEGO Kite Building with Brick U, 1 – 4pm
Build your own colorful mini LEGO Kite with Brick U. A template guides you to create a design for your kite, which joins others to glide through a LEGO-made sky.

Planetarium Shows 12:30, 2, 3:30pm

All Afternoon
Face Painting with Junior Docents
Music by DJ NessDigital, and Superlicious Food Truck NYC will be onsite on Saturday and Sunday.

 

Hudson Valley Fair
Dutchess Stadium, 
1500 New York 9D Wappingers Falls, NY

Large carnival, delicious food, games, and live entertainment and shows including The Lion & Tiger Show, Lance Gifford’s Magic & Illusion Show, Monkeys Riding Dogs, a full petting zoo and much more!

Lakeshore Learning 969 Central Park Ave, Scarsdale, NY 10583

May Flowers! Flower Pot  11 am – 3 pm Ages 3+, Free

Lyndhurst 635 South Broadway Tarrytown, NY 10591

Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst 10 am – 5 pm adults $12, Seniors 62+ $11 Kids 6-16 $4 cash or check only. Free parking. No pets.

Each year, 300 artists fill the grounds of the Neo-Gothic Lyndhurst estate, offering one-of-a-kind gifts for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduation and weddings during the stunning spring blossom season.

It’s a great day for the entire family at one of America’s most beautiful landmarks. Enjoy exciting activities such as, interactive kid’s activities, tantalizing gourmet foods and concessions, hands-on craft demonstrations, tours of the Lyndhurst mansion (add’l cost) and more!

Micheal’s 840 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, NY 10803- 10 am  – 10:30 am, 10:30 am – 11 am, 11 am – 11:30 am, 11:30 am – 12 pm

Mother’s Day Frame $2

Stepping Stones Children’s Museum 303 West Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850

Celebrating sci-fi, science and space! Join us for a weekend of space-themed fun and learning. Come dressed as your favorite character or show off your favorite sci-fi tee shirt. Our “May the Fourth” weekend blasts-off on Thursday, May 4.

9:15 – 9:45 am • Planet Marble Painting Use marbles, paint and imagination to create their own planets – like Naboo and Alderaan.

10:15 – 10:45 am • Paper U.F.O

1:15 – 1:45 pm • Martian Slime Learn how to make Jabba the Hutt-inspired alien slime.

2:15 – 2:45 pm • Planet Marble Painting Encore

Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture 630 Bedford Road Pocantico Hills

Warm Weather Weekend Admission all ages Adult $20 Youth 2-15 $10 Members Free

Experience what’s happening on the farm, meet our farmers and greet the season!

On a Saturday or Sunday visit to Stone Barns from April through November, participate in a variety of seasonal, hands-on activities and drop-in tours, all included with your one-day admission ticket.

Weekend tickets sell out. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance:
Tickets become available for purchase 6 weeks in advance.

This season on the farm

Because every day is different on the farm, exact programming changes each week, but a sample weekend day this spring, summer or fall will include activities like:

Meet the: Sheep: 10:00 – 10:45 am
Meet the: Chickens: 10:45 am – 12:00 pm
Farm Activity: Lettuce Planting: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Blue Hill chef joins the Farm Activity 11:30 am-12 pm
Getting Grounded: Adult Walking Tour 11:30 am (45 minutes)
Hands-on Taste: Spring Rolls 1:00 – 1:45 pm
Making the Rounds: Greenhouse Tour 1:15 pm (20 minutes)
Meet the: Sheep: 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Farm Activity: Prep the Field Beds 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Meet the: Compost 2:30 – 3:00 pm
Meet the: Pigs 3:00 – 3:30 pm
Getting Grounded Tour: Adult Walking Tour 4:00 pm (45 minutes)

Wave Hill – 649 W 249th St, Bronx, NY 10471

Climate Kites Parade 10 am – 1 pm 

Due to the fragile nature of some of our trees, we don’t fly kites at Wave Hill, but we will parade them! Join visiting artist Andrea Lomanto to design a simple paper kite to display your environmental dream for caring for the earth. Carry your kite message in a spring parade or take it home to watch it fly.  -Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.

Wave Hill – 649 W 249th St, Bronx, NY 10471

Early Morning Bird Walk 10+ Free with admission to grounds. Registration recommended

Join naturalist Gabriel Willow on a special early morning walk to spot birds in the gardens and woodlands as well as the skies above Wave Hill. You’ll be amazed by the diversity of birds that are active on the grounds before the gates open to the public.

 

White Plains PTA Eastview middle school 350 Main St, White Plains, NY 10601

Free Book Celebration 10 am – 12 pm

Wolf Conservatory Center 7 Buck Run, South Salem

Pack Chat for Kids – 11 am – 12:30 pm $14 – Adults / $11 – Children (under 12)

This is the best introduction to wolves for families with young children.  Kids will learn about the mythology surrounding wolves and the important role of wolves in the natural world. This is an exciting time for wolves; they are out searching for prey as they prepare for the birth of this year’s pups!  Guests will visit Ambassador Wolves Atka, Alawa, Nikai and Zephyr as well as the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves. Please dress for COLD weather.  Pre-registration is required.

Wolf Conservatory Center 7 Buck Run, South Salem

Wolves of North America – 2 pm – 3:30 pm $14 – Adults / $11 – Children (under 12)

Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why it’s a special time for packs in North America. Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the high desert of the southwest, wolf families are out searching for prey as their pups prepare for their first winter season! Guests will visit Ambassador Wolves Atka, Alawa, Nikai and Zephyr as well as the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves too. Pre-registration is required.

Fees:  $14- Adults / $11 – Children (under 12)

May 7th

Ardsley Fireman’s Carnival – Ashford Park, Ashford Ave, Ardsley NY

 

Confetti Kids 3190 Westchester Ave, Bronx

Make and Take Sugar Scrub for Mom!

We’re making sugar scrubs for mom! Children will create their very own sugar scrub for mom, decorate it and take it home as their gift for mom.  All supplies, instructions and decorations/gift bag included.
$22 if pre-paid in cash at our store.
$27 via eventbrite.
Tix go on sale the evening of Sat 4/22.
Ages 5+
Space limited to 16 kids.
*REFUND POLICY: ALL SALES ARE FINAL*
If you purchase tickets and can no longer attend, please sell your ticket on the FB event page

Greenburg Nature Center 99 Dromore Rd, Scarsdale 

Raptors of Westchester 1-2 pm, for all ages

Meet the Greenburgh Nature Center’s birds of prey with a naturalist and discover what makes these magnificent creatures the hunters of the sky. This event includes a visit to the outdoor bird aviary to feed our majestic Bald Eagles, Red Tailed Hawks and Great Horned Owl. $5 for members and $8 for non-members

Hudson River Museum  511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers NY

First Sundays Gallery Tour   1 pm
Led by Museum Docents

Red Grooms: The Blue and The Gray, Lincoln on the Hudson

Hudson River Museum  511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers NY

Family Studio Weekend Programs

Creative activities weekends inspired by the Museum’s collections and exhibitions, led by Junior Docents and art and science professionals.
Ages 7+, can be adapted for younger children.

Art Projects              1 – 4 pm
Print a Cyanotype image with sunlight and water.

Early Explorers  1 – 4 pm

A safe space for children to explore, play, and create with their families. The room hosts a large-scale dollhouse, blocks, puppet theater, and books. A Junior Docent is present to answer questions and suggest activities.

Must be accompanied by a caregiver. Up to age 5

Hudson Valley Fair
Dutchess Stadium, 
1500 New York 9D Wappingers Falls, NY

Large carnival, delicious food, games, and live entertainment and shows including The Lion & Tiger Show, Lance Gifford’s Magic & Illusion Show, Monkeys Riding Dogs, a full petting zoo and much more!

Lyndhurst 635 South Broadway Tarrytown, NY 10591

 Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst 10 am – 5 pm adults $12, Seniors 62+ $11 Kids 6-16 $4 cash or check only. Free parking. No pets.

Each year, 300 artists fill the grounds of the Neo-Gothic Lyndhurst estate, offering one-of-a-kind gifts for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduation and weddings during the stunning spring blossom season.

It’s a great day for the entire family at one of America’s most beautiful landmarks. Enjoy exciting activities such as, interactive kid’s activities, tantalizing gourmet foods and concessions, hands-on craft demonstrations, tours of the Lyndhurst mansion (add’l cost) and more!

Muscoot Farm  51 NY-100, Katonah, NY 10536

Coyote Awareness Day –  1 pm – 3 pm Free

In our efforts to broaden awareness and understanding for the Eastern Coyote, the Wolf Conservation Center and Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, a Westchester County Park, are excited to extend an educational family event to the Westchester community!

Coyotes are one of the most successful carnivores in North America because of their ability to cope, if not thrive, in the face of human-caused changes to the environment. In recent years, their numbers have grown so much that they now live close to people. Dan Bogan, Ph.D. will help attendees better understand the behavior and benefits of the eastern coyote and to empower our community with the tools, information and resources we require to coexist with this misunderstood predator.

The Playgroup Theater One North Broadway, White Plains, NY

Children of Eden 2 pm and 7 pm $18 regular admission, $15 senior citizen, $15 child under 12

From the beginning of creation, through Eden and beyond, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Godspell) and John Caird (Les Miserables, Nicholas Nickleby) compose a refreshingly relevant spin on the Book of Genesis. Children of Eden is a heartfelt and often humorous look at the age-old conflict between parents and children that’s great for every generation.

Stepping Stones Children’s Museum 303 West Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850

Celebrating sci-fi, science and space! Join us for a weekend of space-themed fun and learning. Come dressed as your favorite character or show off your favorite sci-fi tee shirt. Our “May the Fourth” weekend blasts-off on Thursday, May 4.

10:15 – 10:45 am • Paper U.F.O

11:15 – 11:45 am • Rocket Science

1:15 – 1:45 am • Nebula Space Jars Children will make their very own galaxy in a jar/bottle. Ages 4 and up.

2:15 – 2:45 pm • Planet Marble Painting

Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture 630 Bedford Road Pocantico Hills

Warm Weather Weekend Admission all ages Adult $20 Youth 2-15 $10 Members Free

Experience what’s happening on the farm, meet our farmers and greet the season!

On a Saturday or Sunday visit to Stone Barns from April through November, participate in a variety of seasonal, hands-on activities and drop-in tours, all included with your one-day admission ticket.

Weekend tickets sell out. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance:
Tickets become available for purchase 6 weeks in advance. *list of sample activities is listed on May 6th

Wave Hill 649 W 249th St, Bronx, NY 10471- 10 am – 1 pm – Climate Kites Parade

Due to the fragile nature of some of our trees, we don’t fly kites at Wave Hill, but we will parade them! Join visiting artist Andrea Lomanto to design a simple paper kite to display your environmental dream for caring for the earth. Carry your kite message in a spring parade or take it home to watch it fly.  -Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.

Westchester Medical Center 100 Woods Road Valhalla

Go the Distance Walk 2017 – all ages

  • Registration opens at 8:30 a.m.
  • The Go the Distance Walk begins at 9:30 a.m.
  • Once on the campus please follow signs for parking.
  • Parking is free.
  • Bring any team donations to the registration tent.
  • Family Fun activities will run until 12 p.m.
  • Activities include: Face Painting, Bounce Houses, Crafts, Carnival Games, The Bubble Bus, Character Appearances and much MORE!
  • Snacks have been generously donated. Some will include bagels, fruit, muffins, and donuts!

We strongly suggest arriving by 8:30a.m. to ensure adequate time to register and join in the fun activities prior to the Walk.

 

May 10th

Hudson River Museum  511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers NY

Arts in the Afternoon 1:30 pm

Yonkers and Glenview Landscapes and People of the Gilded Age
Yonkers photographers took photos of their city and its people with the then new Kodak cameras in the 1890s. See these vintage images with Curator Laura Vookles.

Wolf Conservatory Center 7 Buck Run, South Salem

Full Moon Wolf Walk for Pups of All Ages 7 pm $20 per person

Celebrate the May full moon, “the Flower Moon,” with the Wolf Conservation Center’s moon-loving wolves! Flowers spring forth in abundance this month, so enjoy the sweet aroma while keeping cozy by the WCC’s outdoor fire pit. In addition to yummy treats, guests will be treated to the symphony of howls from the 20+ wolves that call the WCC home. Guests will learn about the history of wolves in the United States, the importance of wolves in a healthy ecosystem and the efforts to save these magnificent creatures for future generations. Spring isn’t only about flowers; it’s an exciting time for wolves too! Whether living on the Arctic tundra or the high desert of the southwest, wolf families are out searching for prey as they celebrate the arrival of this year’s pups! Guests will then take a short moonlit walk to visit Ambassador Wolves Atka, Alawa, Nikai and Zephyr. Please bring flashlights. Pre-registration is required.

May 12th

Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture 630 Bedford Road Pocantico Hills

Family Farm Tour all ages 11:15 am – 12 pm Adults $10, Youths 4-15 $10

On this family-friendly tour, explore the farm and some of our favorite seasonal highlights. Join us for a walk around the farm to take a closer look at the animals that we’re raising and the vegetables that we’re growing!

Temple Israel of Northern Westchester, 31 Glengary Rd Croton on Hudson

Tot Shabat 5:30 pm

Families with you children are encouraged to participate

May 13th

Caramoor 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah

Mothers and Others Tea Musicale

All Ages Music Room, Rosen House Child $43, Adult $60 (purchase tickets online)

Give Mom (or Grandma) a special treat for Mother’s Day. Take a tour of the extraordinary Rosen House, a Mediterranean-style villa, and be inspired by the fine and decorative arts our founders the Rosens amassed throughout their lives for their beloved country home, Caramoor. After the tour, a mini concert will take place in the Music Room right before the Afternoon Tea. Look forward to a delicious assortment of tea sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and preserves, mouthwatering desserts and a variety of aromatic teas, elegantly served in the cozy Summer Dining Room. Hurry and reserve your place now as this special tea musicale sells out every year!

Hudson River Museum  511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers NY

Basics of Composition – 2 pm – 4 pm All $6 adults $3 children

Find your inner artist! No experience necessary!
Suitable for all levels of expertise! Sketch in the museum galleries!
Join professional artists – when you like and for as long as you like – for a series of workshops on the elements of drawing. Draw on the Museum’s galleries, collections, and exhibitions. Materials provided. Different artists. A different focus every time.

Hudson River Museum  511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers NY

Family Studio Weekend Programs

Creative activities weekends inspired by the Museum’s collections and exhibitions, led by Junior Docents and art and science professionals.
Ages 7+, can be adapted for younger children.

Art Projects              1 – 4 pm
Print a Cyanotype image with sunlight and water.
Science Projects        1 – 4 pm

See how lenses bend light and create patterns, and make an artwork from the patterns you see.

Family Studio Weekend Programs are sponsored, in part, by

Early Explorers  1 – 4 pm

A safe space for children to explore, play, and create with their families. The room hosts a large-scale dollhouse, blocks, puppet theater, and books. A Junior Docent is present to answer questions and suggest activities.

Must be accompanied by a caregiver. Up to age 5

Hudson Valley Fair
Dutchess Stadium, 
1500 New York 9D Wappingers Falls, NY

Large carnival, delicious food, games, and live entertainment and shows including The Lion & Tiger Show, Lance Gifford’s Magic & Illusion Show, Monkeys Riding Dogs, a full petting zoo and much more!

 

Lakeshore Learning 969 Central Park Ave, Scarsdale, NY 10583- Mom’s Favorite Recipes! Box – 11 am – 3 pm Ages 3+, Free

Micheal’s 840 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, NY 10803- 10:30 am, 10:30 am – 11 am, 11 am – 11:30 am, 11:30 am – 12 pm

Mother’s Day Cards $2

Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture 630 Bedford Road Pocantico Hills

Warm Weather Weekend Admission all ages Adult $20 Youth 2-15 $10 Members Free

Experience what’s happening on the farm, meet our farmers and greet the season!

On a Saturday or Sunday visit to Stone Barns from April through November, participate in a variety of seasonal, hands-on activities and drop-in tours, all included with your one-day admission ticket.

Weekend tickets sell out. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance:
Tickets become available for purchase 6 weeks in advance. *list of sample activities is listed on May 6th

Wave Hill 649 W 249th St, Bronx, NY 10471

Fabric Frames & Sachets for Mom – 10 am – 1 pm

Celebrate Mom by creating a wrapped-fabric frame—bring a photo of her with you, if you wish—and adorn it with dried flowers and ribbons. Make a small, fragrant sachet gift tied with ribbons and bows and filled with dried lavender. Consider a special message you’d like to give to Mom. Attach your card and honor her with your sweet, scented gifts. Mother’s Day event. –Free with admission to the grounds.

 

Gedney Way Recycling Center, 85 Gedney Way, White Plains, NY

White Plains Truck Day 10 am – 2 pm 

A hands on Truck Fair for children. Learn about, see, touch, sit in, sound the sirens, honk the horns and even operate some of the biggest vehicles in the City’s fleet.

New York Botanical Gardens 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx

Mother’s Day Weekend Garden Party 10 am – 4 pm adults $25, children $12

Treat mom to the day out that she deserves! In fact, bring the whole family for live music, games, picnicking, and more—all surrounded by the most spectacular spring landscape New York has to offer.

 

May 14th

 

 

Bronx Zoo

Mother’s Day Breakfast at JungleWorld 9 am – 10:30 am register here

Join us for a Mother’s Day celebration in our JungleWorld exhibit! On this special day dedicated to motherhood, families will enjoy a light breakfast, have an up-close encounter with a rainforest animal, and help solve a jungle mystery! The morning will be complete with a tour on the Wild Asia monorail where families can catch a glimpse of rare and endangered wildlife including elephants, tigers, and the Mongolian Przwalski’s horse. The price stated above covers one adult and one child. You may add up to three extra participants for $10 per person when you Add to Cart.

Greenburg Nature Center 99 Dromore Rd

Scarsdale Mommy’s Little Sprouts 1 pm -2 pm $5 for members and $8 for non-members

Visit the Greenburgh Nature Center with your little ones to celebrate all things spring. We will gather in the Manor House to read a short story and meet some of our furry friends. Afterward, you’ll plant a variety of seeds to take home and nurture them as they grow. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Hudson River Museum  511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers NY

Camera Obscura – 1:30 pm  All $6 adults $3 children

Bring your camera/cell phone and take part in learning and practicing photographic techniques in the historical and aesthetic contexts of our exhibitions with Hastings-on-Hudson photographer John Maggiotto.

Workshop in which participants will create their own photographs using this historic method

Hudson River Museum  511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers NY

Family Studio Weekend Programs

Creative activities weekends inspired by the Museum’s collections and exhibitions, led by Junior Docents and art and science professionals.
Ages 7+, can be adapted for younger children.

Art Projects              1 – 4 pm
Print a Cyanotype image with sunlight and water.

Early Explorers  1 – 4 pm

A safe space for children to explore, play, and create with their families. The room hosts a large-scale dollhouse, blocks, puppet theater, and books. A Junior Docent is present to answer questions and suggest activities.

Must be accompanied by a caregiver. Up to age 5

Hudson Valley Fair
Dutchess Stadium, 
1500 New York 9D Wappingers Falls, NY

Large carnival, delicious food, games, and live entertainment and shows including The Lion & Tiger Show, Lance Gifford’s Magic & Illusion Show, Monkeys Riding Dogs, a full petting zoo and much more!

 

New York Botanical Gardens 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx

Mother’s Day Weekend Garden Party 10 am – 4 pm adults $25, children $12

Treat mom to the day out that she deserves! In fact, bring the whole family for live music, games, picnicking, and more—all surrounded by the most spectacular spring landscape New York has to offer.

The Playgroup Theater One North Broadway, White Plains, NY

Children of Eden 2 pm and 7 pm $18 regular admission, $15 senior citizen, $15 child under 12

From the beginning of creation, through Eden and beyond, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Godspell) and John Caird (Les Miserables, Nicholas Nickleby) compose a refreshingly relevant spin on the Book of Genesis. Children of Eden is a heartfelt and often humorous look at the age-old conflict between parents and children that’s great for every generation.

Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture 630 Bedford Road Pocantico Hills

Warm Weather Weekend Admission all ages Adult $20 Youth 2-15 $10 Members Free

Experience what’s happening on the farm, meet our farmers and greet the season!

On a Saturday or Sunday visit to Stone Barns from April through November, participate in a variety of seasonal, hands-on activities and drop-in tours, all included with your one-day admission ticket.

Weekend tickets sell out. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance:
Tickets become available for purchase 6 weeks in advance. *list of sample activities is listed on May 6th

Wave Hill 649 W 249th St, Bronx, NY 10471

Fabric Frames & Sachets for Mom 10 am – 1 pm

Celebrate Mom by creating a wrapped-fabric frame—bring a photo of her with you, if you wish—and adorn it with dried flowers and ribbons. Make a small, fragrant sachet gift tied with ribbons and bows and filled with dried lavender. Consider a special message you’d like to give to Mom. Attach your card and honor her with your sweet, scented gifts. Mother’s Day event. –Free with admission to the grounds.

Wave Hill 649 W 249th St, Bronx, NY 1047112:30 pm

Family Nature Walk

Join naturalist and educator Gabriel Willow on a family-friendly walk through the gardens or woodlands. No registration required. Ages six and older welcome with an adult. Severe weather cancels. – Free with admission to the grounds.

Wave Hill 649 W 249th St, Bronx, NY 1047112:30 pm

Mother’s Day Brunch – sold out

Wolf Conservatory Center 7 Buck Run, South Salem

Throw Mamma to the Wolves! 11 am and 2 pm $14 adults, $11 children under 12

Celebrate Mom and Mother Nature at the Wolf Conservation Center!  Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why spring is a special time for packs in North America.  Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the high desert of the southwest, wolf families are out searching for prey as they celebrate the births of this year’s pups!  Guests will visit Ambassador Wolves Atka, Alawa, Nikai and Zephyr as well as the WCC’s critically endangered Mexican gray wolves and red wolves.

 

May 16th

Green Chimney’s 400 Doansburg Rd Brewster

Little Folks at the Farm Day  – preK – 3rd graders

For over 30 years, Green Chimneys has been opening its doors to the community for Little Folk Farm Day, welcoming scores of young people to explore our bustling Brewster campus.

This year the tradition continues with a full schedule of exciting and educational activities designed for pre-schoolers to 3rd graders.

Play groups, classes and families welcome!
• Meet the animalsof our farm…even the camels!
• Enjoy hayrides, pony rides, glitter tattoos and crafts
• Jump and climb with FunZone Inflatables

Entertaining and educational live shows:
• Wildlife Meet & Greet with Green Chimneys wildlife experts
• The Wonderful World of Reptiles and Amphibians with Brian Kleinman’s Riverside Reptiles
• Fun and Amazement with Ed the Magician

Tickets are available for purchase online!
For more information, please contact Gail
845.279.2995 x307 or gdickerman@greenchimneys.org

May 18th

Caramore 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah

Afternoon Tea: $36 Art, Afternoon Tea & Gardens: $39 (purchase tickets here)

Spend a lovely summer afternoon enjoying Caramoor’s scrumptious Afternoon Tea served in the beautiful setting of the open air Summer Dining Room overlooking the stunning Spanish Courtyard and its bubbly fountain and gardens. Enjoy delightful tea sandwiches, delicious desserts and a variety of fragrant teas. The Tea service is preceded by a tour of the Rosen House. As you explore the estate, the docents invite you to get to know the Rosen family, their much loved country home, and its art collection. Leave yourself time after the Tea & Tour to stroll through Caramoor’s dazzling gardens and bucolic grounds.

May 19th

Bartow-Pel Mansion, 895 Shore Road Bronx

A Taste of Honey 7 pm – 8:30 pm

BPMM Members $20; Not-Yet BPMM Members: $30

Discover the buzz about bees with NYC beekeeper Ruth Harrigan. Sample local honeys, nibble on honey-centric edibles, and sip a Bee’s Knee gin cocktail (made with Ruth’s honey), while learning about city dwelling beekeeping. Registration requested. Register here.

Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture 630 Bedford Road Pocantico Hills

Family Farm Tour all ages 11:15 am – 12 pm Adults $10, Youths 4-15 $10

On this family-friendly tour, explore the farm and some of our favorite seasonal highlights. Join us for a walk around the farm to take a closer look at the animals that we’re raising and the vegetables that we’re growing!

May 20th

Bartow-Pel Mansion, 895 Shore Road Bronx

Annual Plant Sale 10 am – 2 pm

Let your garden be inspired by ours! Unusual annuals, perennials, herbs, and roses for sale, plus demos and potting plants. Bring your favorite container and we’ll help you plant it (rain date: Sunday, May 21).

Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park on Roosevelt Island – Mass Transit highly encouraged

Imagination Playground & the Uni Project 1:00pm 4:00pm for all ages, free

Join us for a fun-filled weekend with these family friendly events! At Imagination Playground, channel Louis Kahn by building whatever you imagine with oversized, architectural blocks on the lawn. At the Uni Project, our pop-up reading room, come sit, read, draw, and explore a curated collection of books and hands-on materials.

Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, Lot 4 2957 Crompond Rd Yorktown Heights

BluePath Service Dogs Walkathon all ages free

Join us on the path to unlocking life’s potential for children and families touched by autism.

Our 1.7-mile walkathon is open to all ages and begins in Lot 4 of FDR State Park. Kids will be entertained with a variety of activities including a bouncy house, lawn games and face painting. WNBA legend and former New York Liberty player Sue Wicks will be on hand to greet fans. Friendly dogs are welcome on leashes 6′ or shorter.

The walkathon will raise funds in support of BluePath’s mission to provide autism service dogs, offering safety, companionship and opportunities for independence. Our expertly trained dogs work alongside parents and caregivers to prevent wandering and keep children safe.

BluePath dogs significantly reduce parents’ safety concerns and help children to lead fuller lives.  Reduced stress, improved sleeping routines, and more meaningful social interactions can allow families to feel a renewed sense of hope and empowerment.

Register now and begin fundraising as an individual, family or as part of a team!

If you’re not able to walk on May 20th but you’d like to make a donation in honor of the event or a particular team, visit the Crowdrise event page.  Select “Donate to a Fundraiser” and choose which walker you’d like to support – or make your donation to Team BluePath.  Not able to attend but want to fundraise?  Visit the event page and select “Set up your fundraiser.”

Hudson River Museum  511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers NY

Family Studio Weekend Programs

Creative activities weekends inspired by the Museum’s collections and exhibitions, led by Junior Docents and art and science professionals.
Ages 7+, can be adapted for younger children.

Art Projects              1 – 4 pm
Print a Cyanotype image with sunlight and water.
Science Projects        1 – 4 pm

See how lenses bend light and create patterns, and make an artwork from the patterns you see.

Family Studio Weekend Programs are sponsored, in part, by

Early Explorers  1 – 4 pm

A safe space for children to explore, play, and create with their families. The room hosts a large-scale dollhouse, blocks, puppet theater, and books. A Junior Docent is present to answer questions and suggest activities.

Must be accompanied by a caregiver. Up to age 5

Hudson Valley Fair
Dutchess Stadium, 
1500 New York 9D Wappingers Falls, NY

Large carnival, delicious food, games, and live entertainment and shows including The Lion & Tiger Show, Lance Gifford’s Magic & Illusion Show, Monkeys Riding Dogs, a full petting zoo and much more!

Lakeshore Learning 969 Central Park Ave, Scarsdale, NY 10583- Ready to Go!  Tic-Tac-Toe – 11 am – 3 pm Ages 3+, Free

Micheal’s 840 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, NY 10803- 10:30 am, 10:30 am – 11 am, 11 am – 11:30 am, 11:30 am – 12 pm

Family Terrarium $2

Philipsburg Manor 381 N. Broadway Sleepy Hallow

Djembes and Dance 12 pm – 5 pm $14 Adults, $12  Seniors, $8 Children ages 3+

Enjoy a day of traditional African American music and dancing at Djembes and Dance: A springtime celebration of African rhythm, the Hudson Valley’s most exciting drumming festival!

Step into the rhythms and get swept up in this springtime soiree featuring continuous performances of African drumming and dancing. In a day filled with music and revelry, master drummers bring African instruments alive. Learn a new dance step, move to the rhythm of the djembe and shakeree, listen to the melodious strings of the kora, enjoy African folklore storytelling, and watch cooking demonstrations, including presentations by acclaimed food historian Michael Twitty. Children are invited to make their own djembe and shakeree to take home.

Plus, experience a recreation of a colonial cross-cultural event known as Pinkster, first celebrated in the Hudson Valley in the 17th century. Pinkster was a joyous, festive occasion that beckoned the arrival of spring. For the African community riven by enslavement, it was a profound opportunity for family members and friends, many of whom were split off and spread out from each other, to come together.

Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture 630 Bedford Road Pocantico Hills

Warm Weather Weekend Admission all ages Adult $20 Youth 2-15 $10 Members Free

Experience what’s happening on the farm, meet our farmers and greet the season!

On a Saturday or Sunday visit to Stone Barns from April through November, participate in a variety of seasonal, hands-on activities and drop-in tours, all included with your one-day admission ticket.

Weekend tickets sell out. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance:
Tickets become available for purchase 6 weeks in advance. *list of sample activities is listed on May 6th

Wave Hill 649 W 249th St, Bronx, NY 1047110 am – 1 pm Starting Seeds with the Next Epoch Seed Library

Join Winter Workspace Session 1 artists Ellie Irons and Anne Percoco of the Next Epoch Seed Library for a spring planting project. Sow the seeds of tasty, wild edibles and decorate containers and labels to hold and protect them.  Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.

Wolf Conservatory Center 7 Buck Run, South Salem

Atka’s Birthday Bash 11 am or 2 pm $14- Adults / $11 – Children (under 12) purchase tickets here

Join the WCC staff and volunteers as we celebrate the birthday of the WCC’s most popular wolf, ambassador wolf Atka! Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why this season is such a magical time for packs in North America. Guests will assemble “wolfy” gifts for ambassador wolf Atka and then enjoy watching him tear them open! Guests will also visit Zephyr, Alawa, and Nikai and the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves.

 

May 21st

Bartow-Pel Mansion, 895 Shore Road Bronx

Beyond the Oak Tree Treaty, part I  2–3 p.m. Free

As part of BPMM’s Native American initiative, Beyond the Oak Tree Treaty, Grace Bulltail of the Montana Crow Indian Nation will perform traditional Crow dances on the front lawn of the mansion, followed by a discussion on the historical significance of the dance style and dress. Traditional Crow dances have been enmeshed within the heritage of the Plains Mountains people for centuries, and the dance style is an integral part of their Native expression. Grace Bulltail has traveled throughout Indian country performing at pow pows and has won several dance competitions. Register here.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park on Roosevelt Island – Mass Transit highly encouraged

Imagination Playground & the Uni Project 1:00pm 4:00pm for all ages, free

Join us for a fun-filled weekend with these family friendly events! At Imagination Playground, channel Louis Kahn by building whatever you imagine with oversized, architectural blocks on the lawn. At the Uni Project, our pop-up reading room, come sit, read, draw, and explore a curated collection of books and hands-on materials.

Wave Hill 649 W 249th St, Bronx, NY 1047110 am – 1 pm Starting Seeds with the Next Epoch Seed Library

Join Winter Workspace Session 1 artists Ellie Irons and Anne Percoco of the Next Epoch Seed Library for a spring planting project. Sow the seeds of tasty, wild edibles and decorate containers and labels to hold and protect them.  Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.

Greenburg Nature Center 99 Dromore Rd

Open Wide 1 – 2 pm 5 for members and $8 for non-members

Slither on over and join a naturalist to learn all about snakes and lizards during a lively hands-on (if you dare) presentation that is sure to engage and enlighten all ages. Stick around until the end to check out snack time for the snakes! Fun for the whole family.

Register now!

Hudson River Museum  511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers NY

Fashion Drawing – 12 pm – 2 pm All $6 adults $3 children

Find your inner artist! No experience necessary!
Suitable for all levels of expertise! Sketch in the museum galleries!
Join professional artists – when you like and for as long as you like – for a series of workshops on the elements of drawing. Draw on the Museum’s galleries, collections, and exhibitions. Materials provided. Different artists. A different focus every time.

Hudson River Museum  511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers NY

Family Studio Weekend Programs

Creative activities weekends inspired by the Museum’s collections and exhibitions, led by Junior Docents and art and science professionals.
Ages 7+, can be adapted for younger children.

Art Projects              1 – 4 pm
Print a Cyanotype image with sunlight and water.

Early Explorers  1 – 4 pm

A safe space for children to explore, play, and create with their families. The room hosts a large-scale dollhouse, blocks, puppet theater, and books. A Junior Docent is present to answer questions and suggest activities.

Must be accompanied by a caregiver. Up to age 5

Hudson Valley Fair
Dutchess Stadium, 
1500 New York 9D Wappingers Falls, NY

Large carnival, delicious food, games, and live entertainment and shows including The Lion & Tiger Show, Lance Gifford’s Magic & Illusion Show, Monkeys Riding Dogs, a full petting zoo and much more!

 

Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture 630 Bedford Road Pocantico Hills

Warm Weather Weekend Admission all ages Adult $20 Youth 2-15 $10 Members Free

Experience what’s happening on the farm, meet our farmers and greet the season!

On a Saturday or Sunday visit to Stone Barns from April through November, participate in a variety of seasonal, hands-on activities and drop-in tours, all included with your one-day admission ticket.

Weekend tickets sell out. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance:
Tickets become available for purchase 6 weeks in advance. *list of sample activities is listed on May 6th

Stormking Art Center 1 Museum Road New Windsor

Children and Families Lady Bug Release Day Adults $18 Children 5-18 $8 and Children under 4 are free

Did you know there are more than two dozen ladybug species in New York? Learn more about these beneficial insects and release them into Storm King’s meadows to help promote a healthy ecosystem. Organized with the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum.
Suggested age range: all ages
Program location: meet in the Meadows
Founded in 1959, the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum is a center for nature, with a focus on environmental education an a mission to develop responsible caretakers of the natural world. Over the years it has developed quality educational programs for students and the public that focus on the unique ecology of the Hudson Highlands and promote knowledge and appreciation of our natural world.

May 26th

Caramore 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah

Afternoon Tea: $36 Art, Afternoon Tea & Gardens: $39 (purchase tickets here)

Spend a lovely summer afternoon enjoying Caramoor’s scrumptious Afternoon Tea served in the beautiful setting of the open air Summer Dining Room overlooking the stunning Spanish Courtyard and its bubbly fountain and gardens. Enjoy delightful tea sandwiches, delicious desserts and a variety of fragrant teas. The Tea service is preceded by a tour of the Rosen House. As you explore the estate, the docents invite you to get to know the Rosen family, their much loved country home, and its art collection. Leave yourself time after the Tea & Tour to stroll through Caramoor’s dazzling gardens and bucolic grounds.

May 27th

Lakeshore Learning 969 Central Park Ave, Scarsdale, NY 10583- Stars and Stripes Windsock – 11 am – 3 pm Ages 3+, Free

Micheal’s 840 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, NY 10803- 10:30 am, 10:30 am – 11 am, 11 am – 11:30 am, 11:30 am – 12 pm

Patriotic Cookies $2

Hudson River Museum  511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers NY

Family Studio Weekend Programs

Creative activities weekends inspired by the Museum’s collections and exhibitions, led by Junior Docents and art and science professionals.
Ages 7+, can be adapted for younger children.

Art Projects              1 – 4 pm
Print a Cyanotype image with sunlight and water.
Science Projects        1 – 4 pm

See how lenses bend light and create patterns, and make an artwork from the patterns you see.

Family Studio Weekend Programs are sponsored, in part, by

Early Explorers  1 – 4 pm

A safe space for children to explore, play, and create with their families. The room hosts a large-scale dollhouse, blocks, puppet theater, and books. A Junior Docent is present to answer questions and suggest activities.

Must be accompanied by a caregiver. Up to age 5

 

Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture 630 Bedford Road Pocantico Hills

Warm Weather Weekend Admission all ages Adult $20 Youth 2-15 $10 Members Free

Experience what’s happening on the farm, meet our farmers and greet the season!

On a Saturday or Sunday visit to Stone Barns from April through November, participate in a variety of seasonal, hands-on activities and drop-in tours, all included with your one-day admission ticket.

Weekend tickets sell out. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance:
Tickets become available for purchase 6 weeks in advance. *list of sample activities is listed on May 6th

Wave Hill  649 W 249th St, Bronx, NY 1047110 am – 1 pm – Palisades in Plaster

Take a look at the rock formations that make up the magnificent cliffs of the Palisades that face Wave Hill. What minerals make up the soil around us? Use plaster made from the mineral gypsum to create your own sculptural rock formation, and tint with your choice of color. Easy for kids of all ages! Free with admission to the grounds.

Wolf Conservatory Center 7 Buck Run, South Salem

Wolves of North America 2 pm – 3:30 pm $14- Adults / $11 – Children (under 12)

Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why it’s a special time for packs in North America. Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the high desert of the southwest, wolf families are out searching for prey as their pups prepare for their first winter season! Guests will visit Ambassador Wolves Atka, Alawa, Nikai and Zephyr as well as the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves too. Pre-registration is required.

May 28th

Greenburg Nature Center 99 Dromore Rd, Scarsdale

For Shear Pleasure 1 pm – 2 pm $5 for members $8 for non members

At the end of a long winter, bring the whole family down to our barnyard help us celebrate the arrival of spring. You’ll get to experience how a sheep’s wool becomes a sweater through touching the wool and having a go at carding, hand spinning and a “wooly” craft. There’s also a short story to enjoy and an opportunity to hang around and help feed other barnyard animals.

Hudson River Museum  511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers NY

Family Studio Weekend Programs

Creative activities weekends inspired by the Museum’s collections and exhibitions, led by Junior Docents and art and science professionals.
Ages 7+, can be adapted for younger children.

Art Projects              1 – 4 pm
Print a Cyanotype image with sunlight and water.

Early Explorers  1 – 4 pm

A safe space for children to explore, play, and create with their families. The room hosts a large-scale dollhouse, blocks, puppet theater, and books. A Junior Docent is present to answer questions and suggest activities.

Must be accompanied by a caregiver. Up to age 5

 

Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture 630 Bedford Road Pocantico Hills

Warm Weather Weekend Admission all ages Adult $20 Youth 2-15 $10 Members Free

Experience what’s happening on the farm, meet our farmers and greet the season!

On a Saturday or Sunday visit to Stone Barns from April through November, participate in a variety of seasonal, hands-on activities and drop-in tours, all included with your one-day admission ticket.

Weekend tickets sell out. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance:
Tickets become available for purchase 6 weeks in advance. *list of sample activities is listed on May 6th

Wave Hill  649 W 249th St, Bronx, NY 1047110 am – 1 pm – Palisades in Plaster

Take a look at the rock formations that make up the magnificent cliffs of the Palisades that face Wave Hill. What minerals make up the soil around us? Use plaster made from the mineral gypsum to create your own sculptural rock formation, and tint with your choice of color. Easy for kids of all ages! Free with admission to the grounds.

Wolf Conservatory Center 7 Buck Run, South Salem

Pack Chat for Kids 11 am – 11:30 am  $14 – Adults / $11 – Children (under 12)

This is the best introduction to wolves for families with young children.  Kids will learn about the mythology surrounding wolves and the important role of wolves in the natural world. This is an exciting time for wolves; they are out searching for prey as they prepare for the birth of this year’s pups!  Guests will visit Ambassador Wolves Atka, Alawa, Nikai and Zephyr as well as the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves. Please dress for COLD weather.  Pre-registration is required.

Wolf Conservatory Center 7 Buck Run, South Salem

Wolves of North America 2 pm – 3:30 pm $14- Adults / $11 – Children (under 12)

Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why it’s a special time for packs in North America. Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the high desert of the southwest, wolf families are out searching for prey as their pups prepare for their first winter season! Guests will visit Ambassador Wolves Atka, Alawa, Nikai and Zephyr as well as the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves too. Pre-registration is required.

 

May 29th

St. Paul’s Church N.H.S., 897 S. Columbus Ave Mt. Vernon

The site will be open, regular hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, with walking tours recalling the lives and stories of soldiers interred in the historic cemetery. There will also be music, living history demonstrations and talks.

Wolf Conservatory Center 7 Buck Run, South Salem

Wolves of North America  on Memorial Day 11 am – 12:30 pm $14- Adults / $11 – Children (under 12)

Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why it’s a special time for packs in North America. Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the high desert of the southwest, wolf families are out searching for prey as their pups prepare for their first winter season! Guests will visit Ambassador Wolves Atka, Alawa, Nikai and Zephyr as well as the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves too. Pre-registration is required.

May 31st

Chabad of the Rivertowns 303 Broadway Dobbs Ferry

Ice Cream Party 5 pm all ages

A reading of the 10 Commandments at the ice cream party.

Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church 170 Bradhurst Ave Hawthorne

Holy Rosary Bazaar 6 pm – 10 pm

Food, rides for all ages, games and more.

 

 

 

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