Fireworks; Exhibits; Bird Walk: Weekend In Westchester's Parks

Here are some of the events in Westchester's parks this coming weekend:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17

Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye – (914) 813-7010

• Firework Fridays – 9:15 p.m.
• Enjoy fireworks choreographed to patriotic music every Friday through August 31. Playland Park is open Friday – Saturday, Noon – 11 p.m.,Sunday, Noon – 10 p.m.

SATURDAY – SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 - 20

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282

• Art Exhibit – Noon – 4 p.m.
• See artwork by Gabriel Ceslov in the Main House Gallery on weekends in August.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282

• Muscoot Farmers Market – 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Shop the many local vendors who offer produce and food products every Sunday through October.

Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Somers – (914) 864-7268

• Conservatory Tour – 2 p.m. – 3p.m.
• Tour the Tropical Rainforest exhibit led by Lasdon’s horticulturist. Conservatory weekend admission is $7 adults, $3 children 12 and under; tour is free. Purchase tickets in the Gift Shop.

Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla – (914) 231-4033

• Jewish Heritage Festival – Noon – 6 p.m.
• Music and entertainment, crafts and food vendors. Parking and admission are free.

MONDAY, AUGUST 20

Croton Point Park, 1A Croton point Ave, Croton-on-Hudson – (914) 862-5290

• Fourth Monday Bird Walk – 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
• Bring binoculars and join Saw Mill River Audubon experts to observe the birds of the season. Meet in main parking lot.

More info at parks.westchestergov.com.

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