Nearby In-Person Events

Playland Park in Rye 2023 schedule: Fri. & Sun., June 23 & 25, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. park; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. beach & pool; Sat., June 24, Sat.-Tues., July 1-4,11 a.m.-10 p.m. park; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. beach & pool; Tues.-Thurs., June 27-29, 12-9 p.m. park, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. beach & pool; Fri., June 30, 12-10 p.m. park; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. beach & pool. Additional dates will be listed in future issues. Parking is $20 on weekdays & weekends; $30 on holidays. There will be fireworks Mon., July 31 & Sept. 3 at 9 p.m. For admission pricing, event schedule and to purchase tickets, go to www.playland.com

An African American Festival will be held Sun., June 25 at Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla, 12-6 p.m. Rain or shine. Seating is informal; bring blankets or folding chairs for seating on the lawn. No coolers allowed. Admission and parking are free. For additional information go to parks.westchestergov.com or call 914/964-PARK

Federated Conservationists of Westchester County will present Solar & Storage: Zoning and Other Considerations Tues., June 27 at 7 p.m. at Teatown Lake Reservation Carriage House, 1600 Spring Valley Rd., Ossining. Speaker will be Bill Oberkehr, Senior Project Manager, Clean Energy Siting, Energy Research & Development Agency. Register at teatown.ticketleap.com/solar-storage

The Westchester County Parks Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation is offering Fitness in Parks classes at Tibbett’s Brook’s new fitness area, 355 Midland Ave, Yonkers, Sundays thru July 30 beginning at 8 a.m. Classes will be led by Gina Lee, a certified personal group fitness trainer. All sessions will end with a brisk walk in the park. Admission and parking are free. Class registration is not required. Participants must be age 16 or older. www.westchestercountyny.gov

A Lunch & Learn Event: Protecting Against Financial Elder Abuse and Senior Scams will be held Wed., June 28, 12-1:30 p.m. at the law offices of Enes, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP, 245 Main St., White Plains. They will cover important elder law and estate planning topics. This session will be presented by Sara Meyers, Esq. Free and open to the public. Registration is required as space is limited. Call 914/948-1500.

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County is offering two food canning classes designed for community members with limited financial resources. On Tues., June 27 Cornell trained Master Food Preservers will teach how to make jam from seasonal fruit. On Sept. 12, the topic will be how to properly preserve late season produce. Both classes will use water-bath canning techniques based on small-batch recipes requiring only basic equipment found in most home kitchens. Classes are $5 each. Registration for June 27 is at www.bit.ly/Jams2023.

Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye will offer Mindfulness Chair Yoga, Mon., June 26, 11-11:45 a.m. followed by tea; Yoga with Lekelien, Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. and Fridays, 9:30-11 a.m., $20-$25; Therapeutic Sound Meditation, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m., $30. Register at www.wainwright.org

Bicycle Sundays will take place on the Bronx River Parkway June 25, Sept. 10, 17 & 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Events begin at Westchester County Center in White Plains and continue to Exit 22 at Scarsdale Road, Yonkers. The Parkway is closed during Bicycle Sundays.

St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, 897 S. Columbus Ave., Mt. Vernon will host author and historian Don Hagist Sat., July 1 at 1 p.m. He will explore themes from his book “The Revolution’s Last Men: The Soldiers Behind the Photographs” and Tues., July 4 they will present their traditional Independence Day celebration featuring a reading of the Declaration of Independence and the tolling 13 times of the historic church bell. Free. www.nps.gov.sapa

The first All-Inflatable Pop-Up Waterpark will make its debut splash at Cross County Summer Fest in the North Parking Lot across from Olive Garden and Longhorn Steakhouse, Yonkers, Tues., June 27-July 16. The waterpark features over 15 inflatable slides and 75 inflatable attractions located in three sections. Entrance to the waterpark will be Tues.-Sun. with special events being added throughout the summer. Admission is $35 per person for ages 3+ for a four-hour time slot. Parking at Cross County Center is free. Tickets are on sale at Slide City Waterpark

The Town of Southeast Cultural Arts Coalition is presenting Harvey Fierstein’s “On Tidy Endings” Fri. & Sat., June 23 & 24 at 7 p.m. and Sun., June 25 at 2 p.m. at the Studio Around the Corner, 67 Main St., Suite 101, Brewster. This one-act play is an emotional rollercoaster exploration of grief and love. A man has died of AIDS, leaving behind a son, a male lover and an ex-wife. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at www.culturalartsco.com

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund is presenting the following events at The Pocantico Center, 200 Lake Rd., Tarrytown: Calpulli Mexican Dance Company, Tues., June 27, 7-8 p.m. $15 at https://www.rbf.org/pocantico/events/calpulli-dance-company and a play reading “A Theater Critic’s Impact on a Black Theater Company,” Thurs., June 29, 7-8 p.m. $15 at https://rbf.org/pocantico/events/play-reading-nia-okilah-robinson

Stamford Town Center at 230 Tresser Blvd. will host its third annual Summer Block Party, Sat. & Sun., June 24 & 25. Free tickets are available at https://heystamford.com/okx2 Guests should reserve free tickets in advance.

Pelham Art Center at 155 Fifth Ave. will present the following workshops in June: Gentle Yoga Flow, Sun., June 25, 10-11 a.m. For adults 10+. $25. Figure Drawing, 3-5 p.m. For adults 14+. $37. Register at www.pelhamartcenter.org

The Picture House, 84 Kraft Ave., Bronxville, will present a screening of “Loren and Rose,” followed by a Q&A with actress Jacqueline Bisset, Sun., June 25 at 1 p.m. $15 adults; $12 seniors & students. www.thepicturehouse.org

Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah will present The Four Elements, Fri., June 23 at 8 p.m. Chamber music; American Roots Music Festival, Sat., June 24, 12:30 p.m.; Francesca Caccini’s “Alcina,” Sun., June 25, 4 p.m.; Ivalas Quartet, Thurs., June 29 at 7 p.m. Chamber music; Sandbox Percussion, Fri., June 30 at 8 p.m.; Music & Meditation in the Garden: Teresa Lark, violin & Michael Thurber, double bass with Jennifer Llewellyn, Meditation Coach, Sat., July 1 at 11 a.m.; Concert on the Lawn: Plena Libre at 8 p.m. For prices where not listed, additional information and to purchase tickets, go to www.caramoor.org

Chill Bucket Productions is calling for film submissions for its 2^nd Below the Line Film Festival. Submissions will be accepted thru Aug. 1 with an extended deadline of Aug. 22. Selections will be announced in late August, streamed online for the entire month of September and then screened at the Episcopal Actors Guild Hall in NYC Sept. 29 & 30. Categories may include, but are not limited to drama, comedy, documentary, LGBTQIA+, technical excellence, horror, youth filmmaker and animated. For information about submitting a film, go to chillbp.com

The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival featuring “Henry V” will be presented thru Aug. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at 2015 Rte. 9, Garrison. Tickets start at $10. www.hvshakespeare.org

The Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob will present Tavern Garden Markets Wed., June 28, Sept. 6, 20, Oct. 4 & 19. Free. www.greenwichhistory.org

Hilltop Hanover Farm, 1271 Hanover St., Yorktown Heights, offers a Table Series the first Sat. of the month, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (no event in Sept.). Participants will learn the organic growing process, harvest ingredients and prepare seasonal meals in the farm kitchen. $20 per person. All ages welcome. Children 10 & under must be accompanied by an adult; children ages 5 & under are free. Family registration is available for $50 per family. Registration is required. Tomato Master Class Series Sat., June 24 & Aug. 26, 9-11 a.m. $20 per person; free for children 5 & under. Each class will focus on a different aspect of tomato growing. All ages are welcome; children under age 14 must be accompanied by a participating adult. Register at 914/862-5050 or www.hilltopohanoverfarm.org

The Emelin Theatre, 153 Library La., Mamaroneck will present Laurel Canyon, Fri., June 23 at 8 p.m. $39 & $33 wwww.emelin.org

Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., will present Eagle Mania: The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band, Fri., June 23, 8 p.m. $25-$45; Colin Quinn: Small Talk, Sat., June 24 at 8 p.m. $39-$54. www.tarrytownmusichall.org

Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, presents Weekend Story Time every Sat. & Sun, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 & 2:30 p.m.; Maker May, Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Make discoveries at Maker May! We’ll be making our own paper, recording music with Bach to Rock, and bringing our own robotics to life with iCamp! Good for all ages. All activities included with admission—$10 per person; $9 for seniors and free for children under 1 and members. Hours: 7 days a week, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For additional information and registration go to www.discoverwcm.org.

A New Summer Art Installation: The Bulldog Walking Gallery 2023 is on view on Main Street and Bridge Street in Irvington thru Sept. It features bulldogs which have long been the mascot of Irvington. They signify strength and courage, especially among its sports teams. The new art installation pays tribute to the village’s beloved mascot this summer.

The American Red Cross will hold blood donation opportunities including at American Legion Post 345, Flint Park, 1 Locust Ave., Larchmont Tues., June 27, 12-5 p.m. and at Taylor Pavilion South, 100 Woods Rd., Valhalla, Thurs., June 29, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. To make an appointment, go to www.RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-733-2787.

Greenwich Hospital will present The Nurse is In at Greenwich Library, 101 W. Putnam Ave., Mon., June 28, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; at the YWCA of Greenwich, 259 E. Putnam Ave., Mon., June 26, 10-11 a.m. Free. A nurse will be on site to take blood pressure and answer health questions and free hernia screening at Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Rd., Sat., June 24, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. For information call 203/863-4444.

Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd., Rye will host a garden tour Sun., June 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and a tour of the 1838 Jay Mansion 2-5 p.m. and workshops Keeping Up Your Harvest, Sun., June 25 and Therapeutic Horticulture Sun., July 2. Free. For times and additional information go to www.jayheritagecenter.org

ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains will host A Night of Chic-Cycling: A Fashion Show hosted by Andy Yu Fri., June 23 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 at www.artswestchester.org

The White Plains Library, 100 Martine Ave., White Plains will offer Tech Tuesday for Youth, June 27 at 4 p.m, Igloo Virtual Tour: Howard University HBCU for middle and high school students, Thurs., June 29 at 4 p.m.; author visit at 7 p.m. with Alex Gino who will discuss Melissa: Pride Month.

Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown, will present Mike LeDonne’s Groover Quartet, Fri. & Sat., June 23 & 24,7 & 9:30 p.m. $30-$35; Leonieke Scheuble Organ Quartet feat. Bill Crow, Sun., June 25, 4 & 6 p.m. $20; Christian Sands Trio, Fri. & Sat., June 30 & July 1, 7 & 9:30 p.m.; $30-$35; Mark Sherman Quartet, Sun., July 2, 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20. $10 minimum in food or drink per person. www.jazzforumarts.org.

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is at FDR State Park, 2959 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Heights thru Oct. 22. This outdoor interactive event is for all ages. It is a nighttime woodland trail experience filled with magical creatures and wizarding wonders from the Harry Potter ™ and Fantastic Beasts ™ films. Set in a beautiful woodland, this experience has been brought to life by award-winning theatrical designers and experiential creators. Limited availability in Dec. & Jan. Tickets for ages 16+ are $46 + booking fee; ages 5-15 are $35 + booking fee. Parking if booked online is $8; $10 if purchased on site. Admission includes standard entry to the forest trail inspired by the wizarding world + access to the Village where you can find magical food and drink to add to your experience. For tickets go to https://www.stubhub.com/harry-potter-a-forbidden-forest-experience-westchester-tickets

Exhibits

The C. Parker Gallery, 409 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich is presenting two of the world’s foremost conservation champions/nature photographers, Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier, thru July 22. Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 203/661-0205.

ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains is presenting An Exhibition by The Ground Glass thru July 23. The exhibited photographs approach lens-based art differently; however, they all have a similar passion for seeing and sharing a vision of the community they call home—Westchester County. There will be a reception Sun., June 25, 2-4 p.m. Gallery hours: Wed.-Fri. & Sun., 12-5 p.m. and Sat., 12-6 p.m.

Neuberger Museum of Art at Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, announces the opening of “A Matter of Discovery: The Art of Luis Perelman.” Runs thru Nov. 5. Dynamic retrospective features signature resin sculptures and never-before-seen studies. Admission to the museum and reception are free.

Madelyn Jordon Fine Art, 37 Popham Ave., Scarsdale is presenting Spring Collections, a group exhibition featuring new works by their gallery artists and a few favorites from their inventory thru June 30. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 914/723-8738; www.madelynjordonfineart.com

Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Ave., will present the winner of its 12^th Biennial Rutsch Award, Haley Hasler in a solo exhibition thru July 16. Gallery hours: Mon.-Wed. & Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. www.pelhamartcenter.org

Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 1987 Palmer Ave., Mamaroneck is presenting Construct/Deconstruct: Solo Photography Show by Linda Greenhouse, thru June 24. Gallery hours: Fri. & Sat., 12-5 p.m. www.mamaroneckartistguild.org

Riverfront Art Gallery at the Yonkers Public Library, 1 Larkin Center, will present Love is the Only Norm, a group exhibition challenging viewers to consider identity beyond binaries while celebrating the depth, breadth and complexities of gender expression, thru Aug. 26. Gallery hours: Mon.-Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., 12-5 p.m. www.ypl.org

The Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., is presenting Miniature Worlds: Joseph Cornell, Ray Johnson, Yayoi Kusama thru June 25. Exhibit explores the relationships between Joseph Cornell and two pioneering artists—Ray Johnson and Yayoi Kusama—and brings their works together for the first time. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 12-5 p.m. $12 adults; $6 seniors and students; free for members and children under 12. For tickets go to www.katonahmuseum.org

Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Pkwy, Rye, is presenting A World of Possibilities organized by The Arc Westchester. It is an exhibit of vibrant original works of art made by children with developmental disabilities supported by The Arc Westchester’s Children’s School for Early Development and adult artists participating in programs at The Arc Westchester. The colorful canvas designs represent each student’s individual creativity, fostered in a nurturing setting. Museum hours: Wed.-Sun., 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $10 per person; $9 for seniors and free for children under 1 and members. www.discoverwcm.org

Summer Camps & Programs

Registration is open for Hilltop Hanover Farm’s Summer Programming for Children. The farm at 1271 Hanover St., Yorktown Heights offers children the chance to have fun and learn about gardening, sustainable and organic planting practices, taste their harvest and more at the variety of summer programming. Programs include weekly, bi-weekly and daily sessions through August:

Farm Team: Aspiring young farmers will learn how to work outdoors in the fields, weeding, watering, harvesting, and caring for vegetables. For ages six and up.

Tiny Farmers: Meet the animals, play with seeds, discover new plants and taste fresh produce, get creative with flowers and herbs, and explore the forest trails. For ages five and under and their caregivers.

Kids Farm to Table: Learn the relationship between real food and lifelong nutrition and health, and discuss the impacts of sustainable and organic practices, harvest ingredients together, and prepare a seasonal lunch. For ages five and up.

August Camp:  Kids will explore the forest spaces, the growing spaces, meet the animals, play games, get dirty, plant seeds, pull weeds, and enjoy being outdoors in the best time of year! For ages six and up.

For additional info, call 914/862-5050, or visit hilltophanoverfarm.org.

HEAT Baseball Camp will be offered by Westchester County Parks at V.E. Macy Park in Ardsley this summer. Session 1: July 10-14; Session 2: July 17-21: Session 3: July 24-28 and Session 4: July 31-Aug. 8. Sessions run 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Players must be 8-13 years old as of May 1, 2023. Players will be divided into two groups by age—8-11 and 12-15. HEAT Basketball Camp will cover all areas of the game including fielding, pitching, hitting, base running, strength and conditioning, game situations and baseball IQ. $325 per camper per week. For additional information go to https://parks.westchester.gov.com/children-camps-baseball-camp or call 914/231-4673

Summer Camps at The Picture House in both Pelham and Bronxville will begin July 31 featuring Documentary Intensive for High School Students, July 31-Aug. 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $500 for non-members; Green Screen Camp for Middle School, July 31-Aug. 4; July 7-11 (Bronxville), 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration is available for one or both weeks. $900 non-members for 2 weeks; $500 for 1 week; Page to Screen for K-8, Aug. 7-11; Aug. 14-18 (Pelham) and Aug. 14-18; Aug. 21-28 (Bronxville), 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $900 for 2 weeks non-members; $500 for 1 week. Registration is available for one or both weeks. The films made at camp will premiere at the Student Showcase—a special red carpet event in the fall., where filmmakers get to see their work on the big screen. Use the grade your child will be entering in the fall to determine which camp session they’re eligible for. For additional information go to www.thepicturehouse.org

Westchester County’s Learn to Swim Program for children ages 3-14 is open for registration. New this year are sessions for adults beginning at age 15. The program will take place at all four county-owned pools—Saxon Woods in White Plains, Sprain Ridge and Tibbetts Brook, both in Yonkers. A later date will be announced for registration at Willson’s Woods in Mt. Vernon. Learn to Swim for children will be held in two sessions—Tues.-Thurs., with Session 1 Mon., July 3 (no class Thurs., July 4)-Thurs., July 20. Session 2 will run Tues., July 25-Thurs. Aug. 10. Class times are 9-9:50 a.m. and 9:55-10:15 a.m. for both sessions. Learn to Swim for ages 15 & older will be held in two sessions—Sat. & Sun., Sat., July 8-Sun., July 23 and Sat., July 29-Aug. 13. Times for both sessions are 9:15-10 a.m. Each session is $80 per person for both age groups. For additional information and registration call 914/231-4556.

Westchester County Sports Camp enrollment for Slam Dunk Basketball Camp, JustinTime Baseball Summer Camp, HEAT Baseball Camp and Hole-in-One Jr. Golf Camp are open now. Slam Dunk Basketball Camp will be held at Westchester County Center for children entering grades 3-9 as of Sept. 2023. Four week-long sessions run Mon., July 10-Fri., Aug. 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $375 per camper per session (includes lunch). JustinTime Baseball Summer Camp provides half-day instruction for children ages 5-15 at Scout Field in Bronxville with six four-day sessions Mon., June 26-Thurs., Aug. 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $400 per camper per session. HEAT Baseball Camp for children ages 8-15 as of May 1, 2023 will be held at VF Macy Park, Ardsley. Four-week sessions run Mon., July 10-Fri., Aug. 4, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $300 per camper per session. Hole-in-One Junior Golf Camp will be held at all six Westchester County golf courses for campers ages 10-17. Two-week sessions at Dunwoodie and Sprain Lake, Yonkers; Hudson Hills, Ossining, Maple Moor, White Plains; Mohansic, Yorktown Heights and Saxon Woods, Scarsdale will run Mon., July 17-Fri., Aug. 3. Times vary. $75 per camper per session. For additional information go to https://parks.westchestergov.com/children-camps or call 914/231-4673.

Rye Arts Center at 51 Milton Road has announced that registration is open for their Summer Musical Theater for ages 8-13. Camp will run Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. featuring the following shows: Aladdin, July 24-28; Beauty & the Beast, July 31-Aug. 4; Lion King, Aug. 7-11 and Seussical Aug. 14-18. $475/week. Register at www.ryeartscenter.org

Camp Summerstage 2023 offered by the Clocktower Players at the Hastings American Legion, 215 Farragut Ave., Hastings-on-Hudson. For ages 6-12, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. $375. Program features Zombies, Aug. 15-18; Encanto Aug. 21-25 and The Addams Family Aug. 28-Sept. 1. www.clocktowerplayers.com/register

Friends of Rye Nature Center’s online registration is open for their Summer Program. At this time, they are limiting registration to four weeks per child for day camp and three weeks for Paddle Adventure Camp. Full payment due upon registration. Summer Day Camp includes Explorers (preschool and K), Discoverers (grades K-5) and Naturalists in Training (grades 6 & 7). Paddle Adventure Camp is for campers entering grades 8, 9 or 10 and runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee for Explorers is $425; for Discoverers fee is $450; for NIT fee is $495 and for Paddle Adventure Camp fee is $600. For additional information and to register go to www.ryenaturecenter.org