Entertaining Reasons To Get Out And About: Identify Mushroom Walk

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — The easing of pandemic-related restrictions is picking up speed across the region, allowing more audience members to once again attend films, stage performances, exhibits, outdoor activities and concerts.

Here are just a few of the best reasons to venture out of the house to enjoy a show. Safety and feeling comfortable in crowds still remain a concern, so we also added a few virtual ways to enjoy a night out without leaving home.

DRIVE-IN MOVIES: Westchester County Screenings Under the Stars — Starting on June 11 and continuing on alternating Friday nights through September, Screenings Under the Stars returns drive-in style, with five family-friendly movies at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla, two at Croton Point Park and one at Tibbetts Brook Park in Yonkers. Each car will be charged $25 through online admission in advance only. Purchase tickets here. Westchester County Parks 914-995-2000

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MYCOLOGY: Mushroom Walk at The Willows at Brandow Point — The mushroom identification walk with Tracey Testo is hosted by the Greene Land Trust. The Greene Land Trust manages the Brandow Point area — a diverse habitat including upland fields, young forest, and mature oak forests bordering the Hudson River. Tickets for the June 12, interpretive walk at 9:30 a.m. are $10. The Greene Land Trust 518-731-5544

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GONE FISHING: New Rochelle Children's Fishing Derby — New Rochelle Parks and Recreation will hold their Annual Children’s Fishing Derby event at the Twin Lakes of Huguenot Parks (in front of New Rochelle High School). June 12, at 9 a.m. The free event is geared for students from Kindergarten through 8th grade. New Rochelle Parks and Recreation 914-654-2087

FARMERS MARKET: Heart of the Hudson Valley Farmers Market — Opening day. The goal of the market is "to preserve the Hudson Valley’s rich agricultural heritage and traditions.” The Market is held on Saturdays from summer to fall. Buying local will help keep the Hudson Valley green with farms. Heart of the Hudson Valley Farmers Market 845-464-2789

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: Walkway over the Hudson Walkway at Night — The Friends of the Walkway present Hudson Valley views after dark from 212 feet above the Hudson River on the world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge. June 11. Tickets are $5. Pre-registration is required and additional donations are welcome. Friends of the Walkway 845-454-9649

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LIVE MUSIC: The Chappaqua Orchestra — Concerto Winners' Concert at the Paramount Theater in Peekskill. The Chappaqua Orchestra will be performing together for the first time since the spring of 2019. The event will showcase two of the talented young winners of the 2021 Concerto Competition held this spring. The live event will be held June 11, at 8 p.m. The Chappaqua Orchestra 845-842-0010

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