Monday, November 16, through Sunday, November 22
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17
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/2026-11-17/
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Katonah: (914) 864-7282
Little Explorers, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Looking for something to do with your child who is 3, 4 or 5? Bring them to the farm for a fun morning of stories, crafts, and animal and nature activities. $10 per child and caregiver; not suitable for ages under 3.
Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/little-explorers-6/2026-11-17/
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18
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/
Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Monthly Meditation: Nature-Based Mindfulness for Tranquility and Renewal, 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 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.
Get details and register: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/monthly-meditation-nature-based-mindfulness-for-tranquility-and-renewal-2/2026-11-18/
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19
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: November 22. Free.
Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/farm-to-fable-6/2026-11-19/
Lasdon Public Gardens and Veterans Memorial, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Roots of Resilience, 11 a.m. – 12 p.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, mindfulness and pain management. Free.
Register: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/roots-of-resilience-3-2/
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 week, when it will be open Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, contact the stand at (914) 862-5034 during operating hours, or email farmstand@hilltophanoverfarm.org.
Details: https://hilltophanoverfarm.org/visit/farm-stand.html
Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla: (914) 231-4033
Westchester’s Winter Wonderland’s NovemberFest, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
NovemberFest is a holiday market and walk-through light show where visitors can shop from over 80 local vendors, take pictures with Santa and experience Westchester’s Winter Wonderland’s spectacular holiday lights. Each night features a different lineup of entertainment, activities and seasonal fun. Music will be featured all four nights, and food and drinks will be available for purchase from local food trucks. Also: Nov. 20, 21 and 22.
Get details and tickets: https://parks.westchestercountyny.gov/novemberfest-at-westchesters-winter-wonderland
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20
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 21, 22.
Get details and register: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/trails-without-limits/2026-11-20/
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/2026-11-20/
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye: (914) 967-8720
World of Seaweeds and Other Remarkable Algae, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
During this indoor evening presentation by the resident curator, participants will learn about the astounding world of algae, a building block of life on Earth. Free.
Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/world-of-seaweeds-and-other-remarkable-algae/
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21
Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson: (914) 862-5290
Croton Point Park Nature and History Hike, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Ages 6 and older can join the Park staff and Village of Croton historian Marc Cheshire for a hike to explore Croton Point’s history, natural history, archaeology and geology. The hike will last 1.5 to 2 hours. Meet at the gate to the Park’s RV lot, where parking is available. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/croton-point-park-nature-and-history-hike/2026-11-21/
Lasdon Public Gardens and Veterans Memorial, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Lasdon Public Gardens Medicinal Plant and Tree Tour, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Urban naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead a tour to examine over 20 plants and trees at Lasdon that have medicinal qualities and are used to treat physical and mental conditions. All of these plants can be grown in your own backyard and are available at local nurseries. He will also briefly discuss some of the active chemical constituents of those plants, which help fight infection, inflammation and a host of other ailments. Free.
Get details and register: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/lasdon-public-gardens-medicinal-plant-and-tree-tour/2026-11-21/
Lasdon Public Gardens and Veterans Memorial, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Lasdon History and Highlights Walking Tour, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Urban naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead a walk that will focus on the history and highlights of Lasdon Public Gardens. Stops will include examining the William and Mildred Lasdon Memorial Garden, the magnolia trees, lilacs, conifers and the azalea garden, in addition to learning about Lasdon’s Main House. Free.
Registration required: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/lasdon-history-and-highlights-walking-tour/2026-11-21/
Miller House, White Plains: (914) 428-1005
Miller House Open House, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Drop in to visit the former home of the Ann and Elijah Miller family, an average colonial Westchester family whose lives were changed forever when Gen. George Washington and his army fought for American independence. Located at 140 Virginia Road in White Plains. Free.
Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/miller-house-open-house-2/2026-11-21/
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River: (914) 864-7322
Mini Scientist Saturday: How Animals Prepare for Winter, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
How do animals survive the winter? Do they prepare for the cold weather as we do? Let’s find out together through games and craft activities! Free.
Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/mini-scientist-saturday-how-do-animals-prepare-for-winter/
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Katonah: (914) 864-7282
Wildlife Learning Experience, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Get your hands on a variety of horns, antlers and skulls to learn the major differences between them and what kinds of animals have them. Also, find out the differences between a carnivore, herbivore and omnivore through the variety of skulls on display.
Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/wildlife-learning-experience/2026-11-21/
Lenoir Preserve, Yonkers: (914) 968-5851
Volunteer Work Project: Invasive Vine Removers Unite!, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
We will learn about and properly remove invasive vines from trees and shrubs. Great for any type of service credit hours. Please bring work gloves. Hand tools will be provided. Free.
Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/volunteer-work-project-invasive-vine-removers-unite/
Marshlands Conservancy, Rye: (914) 835-4466
Nature Quest, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Put your navigation and observation skills to the test! Use a trail map and some clues to find your way to marked search areas, then slow down, look closely and uncover objects hidden in plain sight. No experience is needed! Just a map, a curious eye and a sense of adventure! Free.
Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/nature-quest/
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye: (914) 967-8720
Seaweeds of Long Island Sound, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Ages 6 and older can go on a beachcombing walk along the shore of Long Island Sound to learn about seaweeds and many other wonders! Wear closed-toe water shoes, waterproof boots, etc. Free.
Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/seaweeds-of-long-island-sound/
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Children’s Entrepreneur Market, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Support Hilltop Hanover’s Children’s Entrepreneur Market!
Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/childrens-entrepreneur-market/
Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Head for the Hilltop: 5K & Kids’ Fun Run, 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Journey past the crop fields, bolt through the trails and dash over the roaring hills in this scenic run. The Kids’ Fun Run ($10) starts right at 9 a.m., while the 5K ($40) starts at 9:30 am.
Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/head-for-the-hilltop-5k-kids-fun-run-2/
Westchester County Center, White Plains: (914) 995-4050
New York Metro Reptile Expo, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Check out over 250 vendor tables full of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, supplies and more! Buy your tickets the day of the show at the door. Ages 13 and up: $12; ages 7-12: $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-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/2026-11-22/
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Katonah: (914) 864-7282
Holiday Gift Market, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Take a break from the stores and shop locally at our final market of the year. Free admission. See the list of vendors at MuscootFarm.org.
Get details: https://parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov/event/holiday-gift-market/
Lasdon Public Gardens and Veterans Memorial, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Holiday Ornament Making: One for You and One for Lasdon’s Tree, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Using natural and found materials, participants in this outdoor program will create an ornament for their home and one that will hang on the Lasdon tree in front of Santa’s Cottage. Free.