Weekend Activities in and around Westchester

Weekend Highlights for Friday, September 12 - Sunday, September 14 for the Westchester area:

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Friday’s highlights ( click here for more on Friday, September 12):

PHILLIP PHILLIPS at Eisenhower Hall Theatre. Singer/songwriter, PHILLIP PHILLIPS is best known for his impressive win during American Idol Season 11, where he faced off in competition with rival Jessica Sanchez to claim victory.

Farm Stand at Hilltop Hanover Farm. The farm stand will be open every Friday 1 PM 6 PM and Saturday from 10 AM 4 PM throughout the summer and fall. All produce is grown on the farm without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or synthesized fertilizers

WWE Live at Westchester County Center. WWE is returning to the County Center!

Yoga in the OrangerieFall Series at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum. Deepen your practice in a steady, mindful approach at the intermediate level or learn the basics in the beginner class. Taught by certified Anusara yoga teacher Ann Casapini in a serene, sunlit space.

Saturday’s highlights ( click here for more on Saturday, September 13):

Oktoberfest 2014 at Bear Mountain State Park. Enjoy fall in the most perfect way - Oktoberfest 2014 at Bear Mountain State Park!

2nd Saturday at the Farm Market at John Jay Homestead Historic Site. Come and learn all about our heritage breed chickens. One of our chicken experts will take you into the coop where you will help care for our chickens.

15th Annual Hudson River Valley Ramble. The Hudson River Valley Ramble is an event series that celebrates the history, culture and natural resources of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, as well as the amazing landscape, communities, and trails throughout the region

New York Renaissance Faire. Travel back in time to a 16th century English shire, filled with adventure, music, romance and fun for the whole family!

Live Green CT. This Saturday and Sunday, September 13 and 14, KidsOutAndAbout will be exhibiting at our third (or is it fourth?) consecutive year of Live Green Connecticut!, an awesome annual festival at Taylor Farm Park right down by the water in Norwalk, CT.

An Evening with AMY GRANT at Eisenhower Hall Theatre. AMY GRANT, winner of 6 Grammy Awards and the best-selling Contemporary Christian artist of all time, has built a long, successful career on music that matters.

Afternoon Family Sail Aboard the Schooner SoundWaters in Stamford. Enjoy the excitement and wonder of the Long Island Sound aboard our 80 Schooner. Work together to raise the sails, examine the rich diversity of life beneath the waves, sample and test water quality, learn about hypoxia, and analyze groundwater.

STORYWALK at Greenburgh Nature Center. The self-guided Story Walk is free at all times and able to be viewed whenever the grounds are open.

Sunday’s highlights ( Click here for more to do on Sunday, September 14):

Live Green CT. This Saturday and Sunday, September 13 and 14, KidsOutAndAbout will be exhibiting at our third (or is it fourth?) consecutive year of Live Green Connecticut!, an awesome annual festival at Taylor Farm Park right down by the water in Norwalk, CT.

Tea at Three at Hudson River Museum. New for young families! Enjoy a make believe “tea party” and story time in the Museum’s historic home, Glenview.

Make Way for Ducklings at Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Sunday, September 14, 3:30 4:30 pmCelebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Robert McCloskey.

Tribes Hill Music Festival at John Jay Homestead Historic Site. Join us and Tribes Hill for an afternoon of music featuring a variety of terrific national, regional and local musicians, a song circle, use of solar power, and food and craft vendors, all on the beautiful John Jay Homestead grounds.

Market Madness Sundays at Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Sundays, September 7 October 5, 10 am 3:30 pmSupport local farmers and explore the SM&NC through hands-on activities and crafts.

BEAR-FOOT STORYTIME at Greenburgh Nature Center. Join a naturalist for storytime, based on our popular Wild Encounters Storytime held weekly on Monday afternoon. This hour long program includes a story, live animals, and a nature-themed activity. Recommended for children ages 2-6.

Oktoberfest 2014 at Bear Mountain State Park. Enjoy fall in the most perfect way - Oktoberfest 2014 at Bear Mountain State Park!

2nd Sunday Hike at Audubon Greenwich. TAKE A HIKE! ~ A ‘Second Sunday’ Hike at Audubon Greenwich

15th Annual Hudson River Valley Ramble. The Hudson River Valley Ramble is an event series that celebrates the history, culture and natural resources of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, as well as the amazing landscape, communities, and trails throughout the region

Bicycle Sundays at Westchester County Center. During Bicycle Sundays, a portion of the Bronx River Parkway is closed to cars for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers, walkers, scooters and strollers.

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