13 Weekend Events in Westchester Parks: A Baker's Dozen Over Aug. 3-6

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — Here are some of the events going on in county parks this coming weekend.

Thursday, August 3
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Somers – (914) 864-7268
Tropical Thursdays in the New Conservatory – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Enjoy tastes of food and wine from the tropics. Admission: $10 adults, $5 children. More info at LasdonPark.org.


Friday, August 4
Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye – (914) 813-7010
Big Band on the Boardwalk – 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Milt Gerver and his orchestra perform music from the Big Band Era on the boardwalk. Bring chairs for seating. Rain date: 8/11.
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Friday Night Fireworks – 9:15 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.
Spectacular fireworks every Friday through Sept. 1.


Saturday, August 5
Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Muscoot Hike – 10 a.m. – noon
Meet in the parking lot for an intermediate hike through the farm’s outback.

Glen Island Park, 1 Pelham Road, New Rochelle – (914) 813-6720
Sand Castle Contest and Family Fun Day – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Put a team together and create your own masterpiece in the sand. Music, entertainment and games. Free with beach entry fee. Rain date: 8/6.

Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1 (Boston Post Road), Rye – (914) 835-4466
Volunteer Work Project: Controlling Problematic Vines – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Bring work gloves; hand tools provided. Great for service credit hours.


Saturday and Sunday, August 5 and 6
Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Art Show – Noon – 4 p.m.
Works by local artist Mary Ann Healy from the Northern Westchester Watercolor Society on view in the Main House Gallery on weekends through 8/27.


Sunday, August 6
Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Farmers Market – 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
More than 20 vendors offer fresh produce and local food products every Sunday through October. Vendors at muscootfarm.org.
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Tomato Canning – 10 a.m. –3 p.m.
Learn how to make and preserve tomato sauce. Fee $20; registration required.

Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye – (914) 813-7010
International Friendship Day at Playland – Noon – 10 p.m.
$15 rides admission all day. Free Friendship bracelet with admission.

Kensico Dam Plaza, One Bronx River Parkway, White Plains – (914) 231-4033
Heritage of India Festival – Noon – 6:30 p.m.
Music, dance and entertainment, craft and food vendors.

Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Somers – (914) 864-7268
Perennials and Shrubs for the Shade – 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Learn about the many shrubs and perennials you can use in your home landscape that don’t require much sun. Registration required at (914) 864-7264.


Monday, August 7
Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Monday Morning Bird Walk – 6:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Bring binoculars and join naturalist Anne Swaim to view the many birds that call Muscoot home.


More info at parks.westchestergov.com.