10 Events to Get You Moving or Ooohing: Westchester Parks, June 30-July 3

Here are some of the fun events for individuals or the whole family at Westchester County Parks.

Friday, June 30
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Somers – (914) 864-7268
Music in the Park – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Gerard Carelli performs American standards. Bring a picnic or purchase food and beverages. Admission $10 per person. Info at LasdonPark.org.


Saturday, July 1
Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Hike around the Farm – 10 a.m. - noon
Ever want to see more of Muscoot? Join this intermediate hike through the farm’s outback. Meet at the reception center.

Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Playland Parkway, Rye – (914) 967-8720
Volunteer Corps Work Day – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Help out with removing invasive plants, trail maintenance, beach clean-up and more.


Saturday and Sunday, July 1 and 2
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Somers – (914) 864-7268
Historical and Military Vehicle show – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Military vehicles and displays, soldiers from various eras, and barbeque fare for sale. Admission $10 adults, $5 children; free to veterans with proof of service.

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Art Show – Noon – 4 p.m.
Works by local artist Michelle Nicolosi on view in the Main House Gallery on weekends through July 30.


Sunday, July 2
Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Farmers Market – 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
More than 20 vendors offer fresh produce and local food products every Sunday through October. Vendors at muscootfarm.org.


Monday, July 3
Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282

Monday Morning Bird Walk – 6:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Bring binoculars and join birder Anne Swaim for a hike to see the birds that call Muscoot Farm home. Meet in the parking lot.

Kensico Dam Plaza, One Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla – (914) 231-4033
Kensico Dam Music Fest and Fireworks – 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Entertainment at 6 p.m., live concert of patriotic favorites at 8 p.m.,and fireworks at 9:15 p.m.


Monday and Tuesday, July 3 and 4
Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye – (914) 813-7010
Holiday Fireworks – 9:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Spectacular fireworks on the pier choreographed to patriotic music.

More info at parks.westchestergov.com.