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Westchester Parks Have Plenty Going On After July 4

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- While everyone may be focused on Independence Day activities this weekend, there are plenty of other things happening next weekend and beyond at Westchester County parks. 

Fireworks at Playland Park in Rye will continue after July 4.

Fireworks at Playland Park in Rye will continue after July 4.

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Here is a schedule of some of the activities.

Friday, July 10

  • Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Katonah: Music in the Park, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Gerard Carelli performs American standards. Admission $5.
  • Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye, 914-813-7010: Friday Night Fireworks, 9:15 p.m. Fireworks display choreographed to music. Parking fees apply. Visit RyePlayland.org.

Saturday, July 11

  • Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Playland Park, Rye, 914-967-8720: Volunteer Work Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Help with invasive plant removal, trail work, beach cleanup and more.
  • Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye, 914-813-7010: Playland MarketFest, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Vintage and handmade items, jewelry, crafts and food.

Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12

  • Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers, 914-864-7282: Art show opens noon-4 p.m. View works by artist Paul Kmiotek in the Main House Gallery on weekends during July.

Sunday, July 12

  • Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers, 914-864-7282: Butterfly Walk, 10 a.m.-noon. Join naturalist Tait Johansson for a walk in search of local butterflies. Also, farmers market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Shop more than 20 unique vendors offering fresh produce, cheese and a variety of local items. Mushroom Walk, 1-3 p.m. Join Mushroom University’s Rena Wetzer and Marie Thorpe for a walk and a lesson on fungi.
  • Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla, – 914-231-4033: Polish Heritage Festival, noon-6 p.m. Live music and entertainment, dance, arts and crafts, food and more.
  • Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Katonah: Tour of the main house, 2-3 p.m. Learn about the history of the park and the family who lived there. Pre-registration is required at 914-864-7264. Meet in the shop at Lasdon.

For more information, go to parks.westchestergov.com.

 

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