Deluxe Haunted House, Hike, Hawks: Weekend In the Parks

An immersive haunted-house experience tops the list of events in Westchester parks this coming weekend.

FRIDAY, OCT. 4

Hudson Horrors: 7 p.m. – 10:45 p.m. Playland Park, Playland Pkwy., Rye: (914) 813-7000. This one-hour, timed-admissions event immerses you in three unique haunt experiences. It uses elements of live theatre and haunted houses to create physical, emotional and psychological experiences. Not recommended for ages 15 and under. No costumes or masks allowed; parental discretion advised. $39.99 and $49.99 per person: hudsonhorrors.com/tickets.

Hocus Pocus Movie Trivia: 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers: (914) 864-7282. Test your trivia knowledge and win prizes. Pre-registration required. $5 per person. Call (914) 864-7286 for more details.

SATURDAY, OCT. 5

Hudson Horrors: 7 p.m. – 10:45 p.m. Playland Park, Playland Pkwy., Rye: (914) 813-7000. This one-hour, timed-admissions event immerses you in three unique haunt experiences. It uses elements of live theatre and haunted houses to create physical, emotional and psychological experiences. Not recommended for ages 15 and under. No costumes or masks allowed; parental discretion advised. $39.99 and $49.99 per person: hudsonhorrors.com/tickets.

Hike: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers: (914) 864-7282. A trek to learn more about the farm and its trails. Leaves from reception center.

Art Show: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers: (914) 864-7282. Works on view from Hudson River Pottery, weekends through October.

Hawk Day: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lenoir Preserve, 19 Dudley St., Yonkers: (914) 968-5851. Join the Hudson River Audubon Society from 10 a.m. to noon on the Great Lawn in front of the mansion to search for broad-wing hawks heading south on their 4,300-mile migration to South America. At 1 p.m. there will be a live hawk demonstration with hawks from Pace University.

Submit Photos for the Photography Exhibit: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1, Rye: (914) 835-4466. Photographs must have been taken at Marshlands Conservancy, and framed and wired for hanging. This is open to everyone! Also: Oct. 6.

Migrate, Hibernate, Adapt: 11 a.m. Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River: (914) 864-7322. The seasons are changing and winter is around the corner. Ever wonder how animals make it through the cold winter months? Through reading and activities, we will learn different ways animals have learned to survive. Geared toward younger ages.

Live Birds of Prey: 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Playland Park, Rye: (914) 967-8720. Join us for master falconer James Eyring and his birds of prey! Have a close encounter with hawks and owls and see them in action. Learn about the natural history of falconry and native raptors’ habitats and adaptations.

SUNDAY, OCT. 6

Hudson Horrors on the Sound: 7 p.m. – 10:45 p.m. Playland Park, Playland Pkwy., Rye: (914) 813-7000. This one-hour, timed-admissions event immerses you in three unique haunt experiences. It uses elements of live theatre and haunted houses to create physical, emotional and psychological experiences. Not recommended for ages 15 and under. No costumes or masks allowed; parental discretion advised. $39.99 and $49.99 per person: hudsonhorrors.com/tickets.

2019 Westchester Medical Center Healing Half and 10k: 6:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bronx River Parkway: (914) 995-4050. Challenge yourself as you run 13.1 or 6.2 miles along the Bronx River Parkway. The northern portion of the parkway features some rolling hills, while the southern half has some steady inclines. A great closed course for experienced runners and first-timers. All proceeds benefit Westchester Medical Center. Registration and fees at genesisadventures.com.

Farmers Market: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers: (914) 864-7282. Nearly 30 local farmers offer a variety of produce and other food goods Sundays through October. Vendors at muscootfarm.org.

Story Craft: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers: (914) 864-7282. Listen to a story and make a craft. $5; registration required (914) 864-7286.

Archaeology Day: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Croton Point Nature Center, Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson: (914) 862-5297. Dig in to archaeology! Explore and learn about the past with members of Lower Hudson New York State Archaeology Association. Participate in a dig, rub shoulders with professional archaeologists, see the collections on display. All ages, free to the public.

Guided Conservatory Tour: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Somers: (914) 864-7268 Join Lasdon’s horticulturist for a tour featuring the Tropical Rainforest exhibit. Learn about rainforests and colorful tropical plants. Tickets can be purchased at the Shop at Lasdon for $7 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under.

MONDAY, OCT. 7

Bird Walk: 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers: (914) 864-7282. Come to the farm for an early morning bird walk with Anne Swaim, president of the Saw Mill Audubon. Wear sturdy shows and bring binoculars. Walk leaves from the parking lot.

Editor's Note: Hudson Horrors, the event at Playland that uses elements of live theatre and haunted houses, was named incorrectly in the original version of this article. Patch regrets the error.