MONDAY, JULY 6
Lasdon Public Gardens and Veterans Memorial, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Exhibit: A Plant Story: From Fern to Flower, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
This immersive exhibit features a curated collection of botanical photography paired with easy-to-follow interpretive displays that showcase the fascinating variety of plant life — from ancient ferns and vibrant flowering species to towering trees. Guests can discover how plants grow, adapt and thrive while surrounded by living specimens inside the conservatory’s peaceful environment. Daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Aug. 31. Free.
Get details: https://www.lasdonpublicgardens.org/event/a-plant-story-from-fern-to-flower/2026-07-06/
Tibbetts Brook Park, Yonkers: (914) 231-2870
Sprain Ridge Park, Yonkers: (914) 231-3450
Saxon Woods Park, White Plains: (914) 995-4480
Willson’s Woods Park, Mount Vernon: (914) 813-6990
Playland Pool, Rye: (914) 813-7010
Westchester County Pools Are Open, 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Open daily through Monday, Sept. 7. Weather permitting. No admittance after 6 p.m. Admission fees apply; parking fees at Tibbetts and Playland. Westchester County residency is required for admission (except at Playland Pool), with a County Park Pass, a valid New York State driver’s license or a valid New York State ID with your Westchester County address.
Get details: https://parks.westchestercountyny.gov/swim
Glen Island Park, New Rochelle: (914) 813-6720; Playland Park, Rye: (914) 813-7010
Westchester County Beaches Are Open, 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Open daily through Monday, Sept. 7. Weather permitting. No admittance after 6 p.m. Parking and pool admission fees apply. Westchester County residency is required for admission to Glen Island, with a County Park Pass, a valid New York State driver’s license or a valid New York State ID with your Westchester County address.
Get details: https://parks.westchestercountyny.gov/swim
Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla: (914) 231-4033
Mat Pilates, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Strengthen your core, improve flexibility and build body awareness with this low-impact, floor-based workout. Bring your own mat.
Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/mat-pilates/2026-07-06/
TUESDAY, JULY 7
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. Free.
Get details: Call (914) 231-4539 or visit https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/mall-walk/2026-07-07/
Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Mindfulness in Nature: Self-Care for Teachers, Outdoor Educators & Environmental Advocates, 9 a.m. -3 p.m.
We are happy to partner with Mindful of Nature and Liz Slade in our second retreat for teachers, outdoor educators and environmental advocates! Our theme this year will be Listening to the Earth, Easing the Heart. Join us for a restorative day of mindfulness, deep nature connection, and collegial sharing amongst the fields and woodlands of the farm. This retreat is freely offered to teachers as well as environmental educators and advocates. Rain date: July 9.
Lasdon Public Gardens and Veterans Memorial, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Garden Squad, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Spend a few hours in our garden! Work next to Lasdon’s gardeners on tasks that include watering, weeding, planting, pruning, deadheading, transplanting and tropical plant maintenance in our 60-year-old greenhouse. Free. Tuesdays and Sundays until Nov. 1.
Get details and sign up: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/garden-squad-2/2026-07-07/
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
Lasdon Public Gardens and Veterans Memorial, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Westchester County Veterans Museum Exhibit: Evolution: 250 Years of Military Gear, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
This exhibit explores the development of military equipment and technology across two and a half centuries of American history. Featuring authentic artifacts including boots, headgear, uniforms, camouflage, firearms, dog tags, communications equipment, medical supplies, haversacks and field rations, visitors get an in-depth look at the changing realities of military service. Interactive touch-screen components provide an engaging educational experience for visitors of all ages. Wednesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Get details: https://www.lasdonpublicgardens.org/about-the-museum/
Playland Amusement Park, Rye: (914) 813-7010
Playland Amusement Park Is Open, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Enjoy classic thrills, family fun and the unmistakable magic of Playland Park! Visitors can enjoy the iconic Grand Carousel, ride the Dragon Coaster and experience the timeless charm of Kiddyland rides—all while savoring favorite park treats and new food offerings throughout the grounds. Admissions: free for spectators; Kiddyland Ride Band $20 per person for Westchester residents, $25 per person for non-residents; Big Park Ride Band $27 per person for Westchester residents, $32 for non-residents. $15 parking per car. Open Wednesday through Sunday.
Hours and details: https://playlandpark.org/
Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla: (914) 231-4033
Sundaes in the Park, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Join us for delicious ice cream on Wednesdays in July and August! Enjoy live music and entertainment, and $5 cones, shakes and sundaes (toppings cost extra). Located near the children’s playground; bring a blanket or chair. Hear live music from Ryan Townsend; face painting starts at 5 p.m.
Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/sundaes-in-the-park-8/
Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Monthly Meditation: Nature-Based Mindfulness for Tranquility and Renewal, 5:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m.
In the company of fellow nature lovers, explore nature-based mindfulness practices that remind us of our innate connection to the earth and offer support, perspective, delight and ease. Practices will include seated meditation, mindful walking, nourishing silence and shared reflection. Free. Also: Aug. 12 and Sept. 9.
Get details and register: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/monthly-meditation-nature-based-mindfulness-for-tranquility-and-renewal-2/2026-07-08/#
Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla: (914) 231-4033
Yoga, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Join us at this perfect venue to indulge in this ancient practice that encompasses physical, mental and spiritual disciplines to promote well-being and self-awareness. Bring your own mat.
Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/yoga-8/2026-07-08/
THURSDAY, JULY 9
Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Farm-to-Fable With Special Guest Kathryn LaCombe From Second Chance Foods, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Join us for a very special Farm-to-Fable with guest instructor Kathryn LaCombe, who will read from her new book, A Rescue Feast, and guide participants in a hands-on activity come to life from the story. Cost: Pay what you want.
Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow, Kingsland Point Park, Sleepy Hollow (914) 862-5297
Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow Open House, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Join Westchester Parks staff for a look inside the lighthouse to learn about what life was like for the keepers. This is a drop-in, self-led program. Groups of eight or more must pre-register by calling: (914) 862-5297. Park at Kingsland Point Park; the lighthouse is accessed by a 10-minute walk south along the Riverwalk path. The five-story structure includes four narrow stairways. Restrooms are at Kingsland Point Park. Free.
Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/lighthouse-open-house/2026-07-09/
Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Farm Stand, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Browse a range of seasonal offerings, including tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, peppers, squash and leafy greens. The farm stand operates Thursdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Thanksgiving. For more information, contact the stand at (914) 862-5034 during operating hours, or email farmstand@hilltophanoverfarm.org.
Get details: https://hilltophanoverfarm.org/visit/farm-stand.html
Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla: (914) 231-4033
Robison Summer Concert Series: The Dave Matthews Tribute Band, 7 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Concert begins at 7 p.m. Free admission and parking. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for general seating; coolers are permitted.
FRIDAY, JULY 10
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River: (914) 864-7322
Annual Firefly Festival, 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
We will have crafts, facepainting, and firefly games and catching. Also: food vendors, popcorn and live music. Professor Moiseff Firefly returns to give an expert presentation. $15 per person; kids ages 3 and under are free.
Register: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/firefly-festival/
Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla: (914) 231-4033
Shadow Boxing, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Get your heart rate up with this no-contact boxing workout. Punch, push up, squat and lunge your way through a high-energy cardio experience set to heart-thumping music. No equipment required. Free. Also: July 24; Aug. 14.
Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/shadow-boxing/2026-07-10/
SATURDAY, JULY 11
Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla: (914) 231-4033
Tai Chi, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Experience the calming power of this ancient “moving meditation” that blends slow, flowing movements with deep breathing. Free.
Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/tai-chi/2026-07-11/
Lasdon Public Gardens and Veterans Memorial, Katonah: (914) 864-7268.
Lasdon History and Highlights, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Urban naturalist Bruce Rosenberg leads a walking tour that focuses on Lasdon’s history and highlights. 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 Lasdon’s Main House. Free.
Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/lasdon-history-and-highlights-2/2026-07-11/
Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla: (914) 231-4033
Mahjong Open Play, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Tiles and racks will be provided; bring your own cards. Also: July 25; Aug. 1, 15, 22, 29.
Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/mahjong-open-play/2026-07-11/
Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson: (914) 862-5290.
Croton Point Beach Is Open, 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Open on weekends and holidays through Monday, Sept. 7. No admittance after 6 p.m. Westchester residency isn’t required. Parking and beach admission fees apply.
Get details: https://www.parks.westchestercountyny.gov/swim
Tibbetts Brook Park, Yonkers: (914) 231-2870
Family Fun Day, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Come for a swim and enjoy Family Fun Day! Participation is free; admission and parking 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 your Westchester County address; weather permitting. Rain date: July 12.
Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/family-fun-day-the-brook-at-tibbetts/
Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Fall Garden Planning Workshop, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Does your garden look a little bare after the summer? Join our farmers to learn when, where and how to grow crops that can be harvested into the fall! In this class, we will review the planning, spacing, timing, and care of fall’s most prolific fruits and vegetables. Participants will leave with a selection of fall crops to take home and plant in their own gardens. $15.
Register: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/fall-garden-planning-workshop/
Lasdon Public Gardens and Veterans Memorial, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Green Squad, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Work next to Lasdon’s gardeners on tasks that include removing invasives, trail maintenance, weeding, planting, pruning and deadheading. Saturdays until Nov. 1.
Get details and sign up: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/green-squad/2026-07-11/
Merestead Estate, Mount Kisco: (914) 864-7958
Butterfly Walk, 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon stroll through the meadows of Merestead to watch butterflies as they flutter above the flowers. Participants will learn about common butterfly species in Westchester, search for caterpillars and adults, and observe the host plants of some of our most charismatic pollinators. Meet at the Carriage House parking area on south side of Byram Lake Road, #456. Inclement weather cancels. Free.
Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/butterfly-walk/
SUNDAY, JULY 12
The Bronx River Parkway
Bicycle Sunday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Travel a 13.1-mile loop – from Westchester County Center south to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers – that’s closed to cars. Open to walkers, joggers, non-motorized bicycles, scooters, in-line skaters and e-bikes (class 1 only). Many points of entry and exit are along the way. Free admission. Also: July 26 (8 a.m. to noon); Sept. 13, 20, 27 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.); Oct. 4 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Get details: https://parks.westchestercountyny.gov/bicycle-sundays
Lasdon Public Gardens and Veterans Memorial, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Yoga in the Garden, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Join expert yoga teacher Melissa Feinberg for a gentle discovery within the practice of yoga. For beginners or advanced students, we begin with a warmup and introduction, then it is onto discovering new postures, and breathing and meditation practices. Yoga’s many benefits include improved flexibility, strength and body awareness, plus it may help relieve stress and anxiety. Fee: $25.
Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/yoga-in-the-garden/2026-07-12/
Westchester County Center, White Plains: (914) 995-4050
New York Metro Reptile Expo, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Check out over 250 vendor tables full of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, supplies and more! Buy tickets on the show day at the door. Ages 13 and up: $12; ages 7 to 12: $6; 6 and under: free. College and Military 50 percent off admission with ID.
Get details: https://countycenter.biz/event/new-york-metro-reptile-expo-7/
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Katonah: (914) 864-7282.
Farmers Market, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Muscoot’s weekly farmers market supports farmers and sustainable efforts in our area, featuring over 25 local vendors every Sunday until Nov. 15. Barnyard Beets music will be provided by Quasi Normal.
Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/farmers-market-at-muscoot-farm/2026-07-12/
About Westchester County
Westchester County, located in the heart of the historic Hudson Valley, covers 500 square miles and has a population of just over 1 million. Originally home to Native Americans of the Lenape tribe, it is now a rich mix of diverse cultures and landscapes. The County is a blend of bustling cities, quaint villages and picturesque towns, as well as open spaces and a network of beautiful parks. Westchester is made up of six cities, 19 towns and 20 villages. The County is known for its top-notch public schools and high quality of life. It is also an intellectual capital, boasting a highly educated workforce, competitive colleges and universities, Fortune 500 companies, world-changing nonprofits, and cutting-edge research centers. Westchester is led by County Executive Kenneth W. Jenkins, who took office in January 2025 as the tenth County Executive. Focusing on innovation, Jenkins is leveraging technology and fostering business growth to position Westchester as a dynamic and inclusive destination where everyone can thrive. Learn more about Westchester County by visiting www.westchestercountyny.gov.
