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Storybook Festival, Farm Chores, Fall Scavenger Hunt: This Weekend In Westchester Parks
Events for the whole family and more!
Here is this weekend's list of events in the Westchester County parks.
SATURDAY, OCT. 14
Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
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Morning Farm Chores – 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
A hands-on farming experience for children ages 8 and older. Registration and fees required.
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Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River – (914) 864-7322
Lenape Festival – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Join Lenape descendants for a day of music, dance, and stories about the Lenape way of life. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Trailside Nature Museum and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.
Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Playland Park, Rye – (914) 967-8720
Art in Nature: Painting Outdoors – 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Get tips and instruction on how to capture the en plein air quality of light and open space. Geared toward experienced painters but all are welcome. Bring your own equipment.
Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1 (Boston Post Road), Rye – (914) 835-4466
Fall Scavenger Hunt: Leaves and Things – 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Kids can search for and discover different shapes and colors in the wild.
SATURDAY - SUNDAY, OCT. 14 -15
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Somers – (914) 864-7268
Fall Festival and Holiday Train Show – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Storybooks and fairy tales come to life at this annual event offered on weekends during October. Admission fee and dates at LasdonPark.org.
Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Art Exhibit on View – Noon – 4 p.m.
Works by a local artist on view Sept. weekends in the Main House Gallery.
SUNDAY, OCT. 15
Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Farmers Market – 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Shop more than 20 unique vendors offering fresh produce, cheese and a variety of local items.
More info at muscootfarm.org.
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Halloween Stories – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Halloween stories and crafts for ages 5 and older.
For more information, go to parks.westchestergov.com.
PHOTO: Lasdon Conservatory/ Westchester County
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