Music on the Boardwalk, in the Park; Italian, Arab Heritage Festivals; Volunteer Projects

Here are some of the happenings in Westchester County's parks over this coming weekend.

Friday, July 21
Croton Point Nature Center, Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson – (914) 862-5297
Riverlovers Pot Luck Supper – 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Supper followed by a hike and a discussion of the upcoming August 21 solar eclipse. Info at RiverLovers.org.

Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Somers – (914) 864-7268
Music in the Park – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The Big Takeover performs reggae. Bring a picnic or purchase food and beverages. Admission $10 per person. Info at LasdonPark.org.

Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye – (914) 813-7010
Big Band on the Boardwalk – 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Milt Gerver and his orchestra perform music from the Big Band era on the boardwalk. Bring chairs for seating. Also 7/21, 28 and 8/4. Rain date: 8/11.
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Friday Night Fireworks – 9:15 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.
Spectacular fireworks every Friday through Sept. 1.


Saturday, July 22
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Playland Parkway, Rye – (914) 967-8720
Volunteer Work Corps Day – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Invasive plant removal, trail work, beach clean-up and more.

Tibbetts Brook Pool, 355 Midland Avenue, Yonkers – (914) 231-2865
Family Fun Day – Noon – 4 p.m.
Music and entertainment, fun and games. Free with paid pool admission. Rain date: 7/23.


Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1 (Boston Post Road), Rye – (914) 835-4466
Volunteer Work Project:Repairing the Wooden Walkway – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Bring work gloves; hand tools provided. Great for service credit hours.


Saturday and Sunday, July 22 and 23
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 23
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.
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Terrarium Workshop– 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Make your own terrarium to take home. For ages 10 and up. Fee $25; registration required.

Kensico Dam Plaza, One Bronx River Parkway, White Plains – (914) 231-4033
Italian Heritage Festival – Noon – 7 p.m.
Music and entertainment, crafts and food vendors.

Ridge Road Park, Ridge Road, Hartsdale – (914) 946-8133
Arab Heritage Festival – Noon – 7 p.m.
Music and entertainment, crafts and food vendors.


Monday, July 24
Croton Point Park, Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson – (914) 864-7280
Fourth Monday Morning Bird Walk – 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Bring binoculars and join members of Saw Mill River Audubon in the main parking lot. Info at sawmillriveraudubon.org.


More info at parks.westchestergov.com.

IMAGE: www.lasdonpark.org