Make Mother's Day Gift; Playland Opening and more: 11 Weekend Events in Westchester Parks May 13-14

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — Here are a double handful of events at Westchester County Parks this coming weekend.

Saturday, May 13
Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Morning Farm Chores – 10 a.m. – noon
Find out what it takes to be a farmer with this hands-on experience. Space is limited. Fee $6 per person or $20 family of 4. To register, call 914-864-7286.

Kensico Dam Plaza, One Bronx Parkway, Valhalla – (914) 231-4033
Earth Day Celebration – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Environmental exhibitors and vendors, raffles, farmers market, recycling awards and live entertainment.

Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye – (914) 813-7010
Playland Opening Day – 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Festivities begin with entertainment and a parade at the Fountain Plaza; gates open at noon. $15 unlimited rides wristbands available all day. Entertainment at the Music Tower Theater. Go to PlaylandPark.org.

Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Playland Park, Rye – (914) 967-8720
When Weeds Were Wanted – 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Many weeds were at one time popular and important sources of food, medicine, and fiber. Discover some of the history and uses of these plants during a walk around the park.

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Make a Gift for Mom – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Stop by and make a gift for mom to give her on her special day.

Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1 (Boston Post Road), Rye – (914) 835-4466
Volunteer Work Project: Spreading Wood Chips on the Hiking Trails – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Bring work gloves; hand tools provided. Great for any type of service credit hours.


Saturday and Sunday, May 13 and 14
Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Art Show – Noon – 4 p.m.
Works by the Westchester Water Color Group on view in the Main House on weekends through May 28.


Sunday, May 14
Bronx River Parkway, White Plains to Scarsdale
Bicycle Sundays – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Parkway closes to vehicular traffic for the exclusive use of cyclists, walkers, joggers and those with strollers, from the Westchester County Center to Scarsdale Road, a 13.5-mile loop. Parking at the County Center. Every Sunday during May and June with the exception of Memorial Day weekend.

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Farmers Market – 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Over 20 vendors offer fresh produce and local food products on Sundays through October. List of vendors at muscootfarm.org.
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Sheep Shearing – Noon – 3 p.m.
Watch the sheep get their annual haircuts.

Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye – (914) 813-7010
Mothers’ Day at Playland – Noon – 7 p.m.
Moms ride free; families pay $15 for all-day rides. Go to PlaylandPark.org.

More info at parks.westchestergov.com