WEEKLY EVENTS IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY PARKS-Nov-2-8

Monday, November 2, through Sunday, November 8

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3

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/2026-11-03/

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4

Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050

First Wednesday’s Bird Walk, 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Join the Bedford Audubon Society at Hilltop for the first Wednesday of each month! Birders of all levels are welcome on this exploration of the farm through various habitats to catch a view of our winged friends.

Register: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/first-wednesdays-bird-walk-3/2026-11-04/

Lasdon Public Gardens and Veterans Memorial, Katonah: (914) 864-7268

Littles at Lasdon: Stay and Play, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Ages 18 months to 4 years can gather to enjoy autumn in the gardens and orchard. We will record our stories in a journal, build with sticks, stems, rocks and blocks, and exercise our imagination. Dress for the weather and bring a snack. $5.

Get details and register: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/littles-at-lasdon-stay-and-play/2026-11-04/

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://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/evolution-250-years-of-military-gear/2026-11-04/

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5

Hilltop Hanover Farm & 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: Sunday, November 8.

Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/farm-to-fable-6/2026-11-05/

Lasdon Public Gardens and Veterans Memorial, Katonah: (914) 864-7268

Roots of Resilience, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Roots of Resilience is a free, non-clinical wellness program custom-designed for Westchester County veterans. The program offers a supportive environment to engage and learn through hands-on horticultural activities, connect with fellow veterans and experience the therapeutic benefits of nature. It will feature adaptive gardening, nature walks and reflection, nutritional education, wellness and mindfulness and pain management. Free.

Register: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/roots-of-resilience-2-2-2/

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.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson: (914) 862-5290

Friday Morning Birdwatching Group, 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Join Croton Point Park Nature Center staff for an all-level, family-friendly morning bird walk. We will be learning about bird calls and bird identification on the Park’s grassland, forest and shoreline. Newcomers and returners are welcome! Bring binoculars (a few extra pairs will be available), hiking boots with long socks and a water bottle. Meeting in front of the Croton Point Nature Center (car accessible) at 8 a.m. Free.

Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/friday-morning-birdwatching-group/2026-11-06/

Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050

Trails Without Limits, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Guided by The Westchester Parks Foundation, Trails Without Limits (TWL) allows individuals with physical disabilities — including, but not limited to, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, amputation, paraplegia, arthritis, cardiac issues, joint replacements or mobility concerns — to hike the trails of Westchester County Parks using All-Terrain Trackchairs at no cost to the user. Individuals with their family, friends and/or caregiver will experience a guided hike of one to two miles with the TWL staff using the All-Terrain Trackchair. The program rotates throughout Westchester County Parks from March through November, with Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center being just one of the many Westchester County Parks offered within this program. Free. Also: November 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22.

Get details and register: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/trails-without-limits/2026-11-06/

Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Katonah: (914) 864-7282

Owl Prowl, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Adults and children ages 10 and older can hear a short talk and take a night walk on Muscoot’s roads to listen and look for owls. Free. If you are a large group, please reach out to see if we can accommodate your group before registering.

Get details and register: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/owl-prowl-3/

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Lasdon Public Gardens and Veterans Memorial, Katonah: (914) 864-7268

Literacy at Lasdon: Autumn Nature Journaling, 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

In partnership with the Westchester Book Festival, Lasdon is offering seasonal book recommendations, a writing prompt and journaling materials in the Welcome Center. This is an outdoor program. Contact dbnn@westchestercountyny.gov with any questions or special accessibility needs. Extreme weather cancels. Free.

Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/literacy-at-lasdon-autumn-nature-journaling/

Lasdon Public Gardens and Veterans Memorial, Katonah: (914) 864-7268

Ecotherapy: The Benefits of Nature, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Ecotherapy, also called nature therapy, focuses on improving mental and physical wellbeing through outdoor activities. Master naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead the guided walk to different areas of Lasdon that will be explored as nature and its benefits are experienced up close. All participants should be prepared to walk; wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Bring water. Rain or shine. Free.

Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/ecotherapy-the-benefits-of-nature/2026-11-07/

Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050

Tea with the Animals, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Adults and kids age 6 and older can join us for a mid-morning “cuppa” while you meet and learn about the farm’s animals! We will harvest and make some scrumptious treats for ourselves and the animals to enjoy together for a tea party! $15.

Register: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/tea-with-the-animals-6/2026-11-07/

Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050

Westchester Children’s Museum Pop-up, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Westchester Children’s Museum brings its programming and impact to the towns and districts in the northernmost part of the County along the Hudson River region. The Museum is committed to making its programming—including STEM and STEAM activities—available to all children in Westchester. Free.

Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/westchester-childrens-museum-pop-up-2/2026-11-07/

Marshlands Conservancy, Rye: (914) 835-4466

Naturalists at Work, 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Preparing plant specimens for our herbarium collection requires knowledge of botany, a steady hand and a lot of patience. Stop by to learn about the process and why we collect and study plants. View mounted specimens and see our staff prepare new ones. Free.

Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/naturalists-at-work-3/

Cranberry Lake Preserve, North White Plains: (914) 428-1005

Cryptids for Kids, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Bigfoot, Yeti, Mothman, oh my! Young naturalists can extend the Halloween fun by creating their own cryptid while learning about nature’s unique adaptations. Free.

Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/cryptids-for-kids/

Lasdon Public Gardens and Veterans Memorial, Katonah: (914) 864-7268

World War I Craft, Taste and Vehicle Experience, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages 6 and older will sew a WWI haversack, taste “War Cake” muffins, experience an authentic WWI military vehicle, and try on original WWI uniforms while learning about being a soldier and the origins of Veterans Day. $15.

Get details and register: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/world-war-one-craft-taste-and-vehicle-experience/

Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050

Old Time Music Jam, 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The Old Time Music Jam is a monthly gathering of local, acoustic musicians who play traditional Appalachian fiddle music. Come to play or just to listen and enjoy the community music can create! Musicians of all levels are welcome. Free.

Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/old-time-music-jam-5/2026-11-07/

Lenoir Preserve, Yonkers: (914) 968-5851

Lenoir History Hike, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Join the naturalist on a hike to learn about the origins of the Visitor Center building, to the Historical Wightman Mansion and to a forested trail to observe other living historical relics. Free.

Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/lenoir-history-hike/

Marshlands Conservancy, Rye: (914) 835-4466

Adapted to Survive, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

From the shape of a leaf to the behavior of a bird, every living being has traits that help it meet the challenges of life in the wild. As we walk the trails, we’ll uncover some of the fascinating adaptations that plants and animals use to survive and thrive. Free.

Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/adapted-to-survive/

Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Katonah: (914) 864-7282

Wilderness Walk, 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Join us for a guided hike on Muscoot’s scenic trails. The hikes are designed to help you connect with nature, build confidence on the trails and deepen your appreciation for the beauty of the woods. Whether you are a seasoned hiker or a first-time adventurer, our walks offer a supportive environment to explore the great outdoors. Walks will be weather-dependent, and you will receive an email at least 24 hours in advance if there will be a cancellation! Free.

Register: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/wilderness-walk-2/2026-11-07/  

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson: (914) 862-5290

Weekly Project FeederWatch With Saw Mill River Audubon, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Starting today, families are welcome and encouraged to join us and members of the Saw Mill River Audubon every Sunday through March 28 to monitor our bird feeders and enjoy some coffee and refreshments. We will collect data for the Cornell Ornithology Lab’s citizen science project called Project FeederWatch, which is a community-led way of monitoring bird species’ populations over time. It takes place in the Croton Point Park Nature Center, which is accessible by car; binoculars are provided. Free.

Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/weekly-project-feederwatch-with-saw-mill-river-audubon/2026-11-08/

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 our area’s farmers and sustainable efforts, featuring over 25 local vendors every Sunday until November 15.

Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/muscoot-farm-farmers-market-3-5-2/2026-11-08/

Cranberry Lake Preserve, North White Plains: (914) 428-1005

Reptiles and Amphibians, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Join us in the nature center for hands-on crafts and activities to learn about reptiles and amphibians. Free.

Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/reptiles-and-amphibians/

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