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India Heritage Fest; Tea With Pollinators; Sand Art Contest

Plus movies, music, fireworks and much more in Westchester's parks this weekend

(Westchester County Parks)

Here are some of the activities and events this weekend in Westchester parks:

Boardwalk Memories: Art on the Beach. Ceramic jellyfish are suspended from the ceiling at varying heights, creating an engaging and interactive exhibit that adults and children can enjoy. In the South Bathhouse. Through summer. Hours vary. Playlandpark.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2

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Entergy Screenings Under the Stars: How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World (PG): 6 p.m.–11 p.m. Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla: (914) 231-4033. Free admission and parking. Refreshments will be available to buy. If it rains, the movie will be canceled.

Music in the Park: Deni Bonet: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Somers: (914) 864-7268. Tickets $10 and $25. Food and beverages for sale. lasdonpark.org.

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Music and Fireworks. Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye: (914) 813-7000. Back to the ’80s Concert: Jessie’s Girl: 7:30 p.m. Meanwhile, the Playland Orchestra performs music from the Big Band era on the boardwalk: 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Fireworks display set to music every Friday through August 30: 9:20 p.m. Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye: (914) 813-7000. Free with admission to park. Parking fees apply. playlandpark.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3

Family Fun Day: noon – 4 p.m. Glen Island Park, Weyman Avenue, New Rochelle: (914) 813-6720. DJ music, games and fun for all ages. Rain date: August 4. Free with paid entrance to the beach and parking. Westchester residency required.

Sand Art Competition: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Glen Island Park, Weyman Avenue, New Rochelle: (914) 813-6720. Grab a pail and shovel and put together a team to create your own masterpiece. DJ music, games. Free with beach fee. Parking fees apply. Westchester residency required. Rain date: August 4.

History Hike: 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers: (914) 864-7282. Learn all about the history of the farm during a hike through the back roads. muscootfarm.org.

Tea Time in the Pollinator Garden: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Playland Park, Rye: (914) 967-8720. Stop by for a cup of tea and some cake while exploring the Pollinator Garden and learn about the garden plants that can support pollinators in your backyard. Sponsored by the Friends of Read.

Art Show: Works by the Northern Westchester Watercolor Society: noon – 4 p.m. Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers: (914) 864-7282. Weekends during August. muscootfarm.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4

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.

Heritage of India Festival: 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla: (914) 231-4033. Cultural performances cuisine, merchandise and art, as well as children’s arts and crafts. Free admission and parking.

WNBA New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun: 3 p.m. Westchester County Center, 198 Central Avenue, White Plains: (914) 995-4050. Tickets and information at liberty.wnba.com or ticketmaster.com. Parking fees apply.

More info at parks.westchestergov.com.

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