Nearby In-Person Events

May 8, 2024 at 3:52 p.m.
CCEPC gardeners at a previous plant sale. This year’s Cornell Cooperative Extension plant sale will take place Sat., May 11. See Nearby In-Person Events below for details.
CCEPC gardeners at a previous plant sale. This year’s Cornell Cooperative Extension plant sale will take place Sat., May 11. See Nearby In-Person Events below for details.

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Cornell Cooperative Extension – Putnam Master Gardener Plant Sale will take place Sat., May 11, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, Carmel. The plant sale will feature a huge selection of heirloom and hybrid vegetable plants picked by Master Gardeners. Thousands of carefully chosen tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and other popular vegetable seedlings will be available singly or in multi-packs to allow gardeners to try several different varieties. The sale will also include garden favorites such as colorful annuals, perennials, native pollinator plants and herbs. Beautiful pre-planted container gardens, hanging baskets and gardening gifts will be available for that perfect Mother’s Day present. For adventurous gardeners, they will have inoculated shiitake mushroom logs for purchase.

The Pleasantville Garden Club Annual Plant Sale will be held Sat., May 11, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Pleasantville Memorial Plaza. For information, go to www.pleasantvillegardenclub.org

Playland Park, Rye will open for the 2024 season Sat., May 18 at 11 a.m. and will be open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. May 19, 25, 25 & 27. Additional dates will be listed in upcoming issues. An Access Season Pass is $150 and includes unlimited visits to the amusement park, beach, pool, lake paddle boats, free parking and 10% off select products. A General Admission Pass is $39.99; Junior Admission (48” & under) and Ride Pass is $29.99; 2 years and under are free. www.playland.com/tickets. Parking is $20 on weekdays and weekends; $30 on holidays; $45 for a 2024 unlimited season parking pass.

A Polish Cultural Heritage Celebration will be held Sun., May 19, 12-6 p.m. at Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla. Free admission & parking. Rain or shine. Seating is informal; bring blankets or folding chairs for seating on the lawn. No coolers will be allowed.

The Rye Down to Earth Farmers’ Market 2024 will be held every Sunday thru Nov. in the parking lot on Theodore Fremd Ave. behind Purchase Street, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Market features fruit, veggies and fun for the whole family. For information go to https;//downtoearthmarkets.com/markets?region-Westchester8-market-rye+2024

Farmers Markets will be held at Muscoot Farm, 51 Rte. 100, Katonah Sundays thru Nov. 17, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Each year on Mother’s Day, Muscoot Farm hosts its Sheep Shearing Festival in which its sheep receive their annual haircut to prepare for the warm months. This year the program will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will include hayrides, which begin at 11:30 a.m. and are $5 per person--cash, credit card and Venmo are accepted, there will be spinning demonstrations throughout the day and an educational workshop at 2 p.m. New this year is a special Sheep Meet and Greet event at 10 a.m. where visitors will have the chance to enter the enclosure for an up close and personal experience with the sheep. Registration is required; for those ages 6 and older; $10 per person. Only those who have registered can enter the farm at 9 a.m.

Farmers Markets will be held in White Plains on Court Street between Martine Avenue and Main Street, Wednesdays thru Nov. 27, 8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. By purchasing their produce, customers help support the network of local farmers. Additionally, farmers who sell their produce at farmers markets are able to pick their produce at the very peak of its flavor.

Rye Art Center, 51 Milton Rd. will offer Art Making Journals with Caren Sacks, Sat., May 11, 2-3 p.m. for ages 9-12 and 1-2 p.m. for ages 6-8. Each participant will get a signed copy and crayons to take home. For information and registration, go to www.ryeartcenter.org

A Family Arts Bash will be held Sat., May 11, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. Enjoy face painting, puppet performance, friendship bracelets. $10 per child 3-17; free for children under 3 at www.artswestchester.org

A Teatown Plant Fest will take place Fri., May 10, 3-7 p.m. and Sat., May 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1600 Spring Valley Rd., Ossining. Bring your gardening tools for sharpening while you shop. $30. Register at www.teatown.org/plantsale

Pelham Art Center will host their Art Is…Gala, Fri., May 17, 7 p.m.-midnight at Split Rock in the Bronx. Tickets start at $50. www.pelhamartcenter.org

Bedford 2030 is hosting Moon Dance 2024, Sat., May 18, 5-11 p.m. at Outhouse Orchard, 139 Hardscrabble Rd., N. Salem. Enjoy dinner, dancing and fun under the light of the moon. Tickets start at $125 at www.bedford2030.org

Agi Keleti: The Jewish Olympian’s Story of Survival and Triumph exhibit and speaker Michael Gyory will be held Thurs., May 16 at 7 p.m. at Ossining Public Library, 33 Croton Ave., Ossining. Free and open to the public Registration is requested at hhrecny.org

Friends of Kensico Cemetery will offer free historical and nature walking tours including the Tower Loop Tour, Tues. & Thurs., May 14 & 16 and the Tree and Landscape Tour, Thurs., May 23 & 30. All tours are 5:30-7 p.m. and are free, but reservations are required at www.kensico.org/events

The Hearing Loss Association of America has announced that singer/actress Paula Newman will perform at the 18th annual 5K Walk4Hearing Sun., May 19 at Harbor Island Park, Mamaroneck. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m.; the walk begins at 12:15 p.m. following the introduction of special guests. Guests with dogs on leashes are permitted. There will also be free food, music and entertainment for children and adults. To donate, register as a walker, team captain or event sponsor go to ww.walk4hearing.org

HG Realtor Foundation® will host Dancing for the Foundation Competition Thurs., May 16, 5:30-10:30 p.m. at the Surf Club, 280 Davenport Ave., New Rochelle. Open to the public, the event includes an open bar, appetizers, a plated dinner, dessert and coffee and a DJ. $175 per person at www.HGAR.com

A Day of Yoga with Dani to support Open Door Family Medical Center will be held Wed., May 15 at 9 a.m. at Riverfront at Henry Gourdine Park, 95 Broadway, Ossining. Suggested donation is $25. To register go to https://interland3.donorperfect.net/webling/weblink.aspx?name-E354282&id=40

The Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St. will present Writers in Conversation: Dr. LaRuth Gray, Fri., May 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $30 for non-members includes a copy of Dr. Gray’s new book and refreshments and a KMA Family Tea, Sun., May 19, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Bring the whole family and enjoy fancy tea sandwiches and delicious pastries, create your own family portrait and make a one-of-a-kind flower project with Flower arty by Estelle $65 per adult; $40 per child for non-members. www.katonahmuseum.org

Curtain Call, Inc., 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford, will feature Chaz Esposito and Legends of the 60s, with a 12-piece band on stage, Sat., May 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $100 at www.curtaincallinc.com 

The Town Players of New Canaan will present “Alice in Wonderland” at the Powerhouse Theatre, Waveny Park, 677 Smith Ave., New Canaan, Ct., Fri. & Sat., May 10 & 11 at 8 p.m. & Sun., May 12 at 2 p.m. Created by the Manhattan Project under the direction of Andre Gregory, the show is directed by Port Chester resident Peter Green and his wife Carin Zakes is also involved in the production. Tickets and info at www.tpnc.org. $25-$35.  There will be cast talk backs after the show Fri., May 10 and Mimosa Madness Mother’s Day, Sun., May 12 with mimosas and drawing to win your own tea party with a selection of teas and treats. www.TPNC.org

Bicycle Sundays will be held every Sunday in May, June, July, September & October, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., starting at Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave. White Plains. Bike the Bronx River Parkway which will be closed to traffic from exits 2-4 at Scarsdale Road in Yonkers. The first 50 people who attend May 5 will receive a free ice cream cone. For additional information go to www.westchestercountyparks.com/bicycle-Sundays

Wainwright House260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye offers Sunset Yoga Tuesdays thru May 23. If you love to sing, join the Fonrose Singers; Critical Alignment Yoga, Fri., 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 5-6 p.m.; Tai Chi with John, Thurs. at 1 p.m. $25 non-members; a Mother’s Day Brunch, Sun., May 12. Seatings at 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $85 non-members; $40 ages 13-20; Spring Cleansing Sound Baths, Mon., May 20, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $40 for non-members. Register at www.wainwright.org

Hike the River Trail at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation with State Senators Shelley Mayer & Pete Harckham in partnership with Westchester County Parks, Sat., May 11, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Registration and parking are free. To register go to https://tinyurl.com/RiverTrailhike

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County has announced its annual Master Gardener Plant Sale will be Sat., May 11, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, 201 Gipsy Trail Rd., Carmel. The sale will feature a huge selection of heirloom and hybrid vegetable plants picked by Master Gardeners. For additional information call 845/278-6738.

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund at Pocantico Center, 200 Lake Rd., Tarrytown will hold a Community Day, Sat., May 18 at 11 a.m. This open house event will include family-friendly activities, bilingual Spanish-English story time, an open artist’s studio and more. Free. Reserve a ticket at www.rbf.org

The Pinkster Festival, a free family-friendly festival, will be held Sat., May 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site, 29 Warburton Ave., Yonkers. Learn about the history of African Americans from the Colonial period to the American Revolution and beyond. Live music, dance, games, storytelling, vendors, food and more. www.philipsemanorhall.com

The Soul Ryeders Half Marathon & 5K will take place Sun., May 19 beginning at Playland Park, Rye and will weave through the City of Rye and the Village of Port Chester. The Half-Marathon is open to ages 12+ and will begin at 7:30 a.m. $100; the 5K Walk/Run is open to all ages and abilities and will begin at 7:45 a.m. $40. There will also be a Virtual Half Marathon, $50. Run/walk anywhere/anytime during the month of May. For information on becoming a sponsor, volunteering on race day and to register, go to www.soulryeders.org.

The Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich, Ct. will present After Glow: The Bruce Gala After Party, Sat., May 11, 9-11:30 p.m. Dancing, drinks & dessert; entertainment by DJ April Larken. $325. For reservations, go to www.brucemuseum.org

The Symphony of Westchester will perform an all-romantic music program Sat., May 11 at 8 p.m. in the Murphy Science & Technology Building at Iona University, 715 North Ave., New Rochelle. Violinist Masha Lakisova will be featured. The program will include Sir Edward Elgar’s “Chanson de Matin,” Felix Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto opus 64 in E Minor and Symphony No. 4 op 90 in A Major—the Italian. $55 general admission; $40 for seniors over 65 & $15 for students with valid ID at www.thesymphonyofwestcheste.org/tickets.html

St. Paul’s National Historic Site, 897 S. Columbus Ave., Tuckahoe will present a performance of “Captor in Question,” Sat., May 11 at 1 p.m. It is about a debate in Congress in 1818 featuring John Paulding and Rep. Benjamin Talmadge over payment of a pension to one of the militia soldiers who captured Maj. John Andre in 1780. Free. www.nps.gov/sapa

Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows will be held thru May 12 and May 14-19 at 190 June Rd., N. Salem. Sat., May 11 will feature face painting, rider autograph session SPCA of Westchester dog adoptions and an ice cream party with free ice cream. Sun., May 12 will feature face painting, pony rides, rider autograph sessions plus the $125,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix. Sat., May 18 will feature face painting, pony rides, rider autograph sessions and a visit from the Animal Embassy plus the $200,000 Empire State Grand Prix. For information on events and times go to www.oldsalemfarm.net

Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Rd., will offer The Nurse is In at the Greenwich Library, 101 W. Putnam Ave., Mon., May 13, 20 & 27, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; at the YMCA of Greenwich, 50 E. Putnam Ave., Mon., May 13, 10-11 a.m. Free. A Greenwich Hospital nurse will take your blood pressure and answer health questions. For information call 203/863-4444; Experiential Education: Stop the Bleed, in the hospital’s Noble Conference Center, Mon., May 13, 9:30-10:30 a.m. or 2-3 p.m. Free. Advance registration is required at 888/305-9253; A Guide to a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet with Denise Addorisio, RDN, Registered Nutritionist, 6-7 p.m. Free; Common Emergencies and What to Expect in the ER with Jan Zialis, MD, Michael Canter, MD and Matthew Pearl, resident physician, Tues., May 14, 3-4 p.m. Free; Medicine Interactions: Know Your Meds, Wed., May 15, 4-5 p.m. with Eric Huang, PharmD, Free; CPR Friends and Family. Sat., May 19, at 9 a.m. $70 per person. Register for events at 888/305-9253 or www.greenwichhospital.org/events; Car Seat Safety Checks, Wed., May 15, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at W. Putnam Medical Center, 500 W. Putnam Ave. Free. To make an appointment call 203/200-KIDS or email [email protected]

Yonkers Arts Weekend 2024 will feature the exhibit Bridging Chasms on view thru May 15 at Riverfront Library, 1 Larkin Plaza. www.ypl.org

The Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Ave., Cos Cob will host a book talk Wed., May 15, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. with Mike Harris, author of “Now You Can Take My Picture.” Free. Space is limited; registration is recommended; free guided gallery tours of LIFE: Six Women Photographers, Sun., May 19, June 2, 16 & 30, 1-1:30 p.m. Free with museum admission--$10 adults; $8 seniors; free for youth under 18, members, active military/Blue Star. www.greenwichhistory.org

The White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Ave., White Plains will offer Fun Friday May 10 & 17 at 4 p.m.; Beginner Stitching, Sat., May 11 at 3 p.m.; Tech Tuesday for Youth for grades 4-12, May 14, at 4 p.m.; Learn About Virtual Reality in The Igloo: beginner level presentation, Wed., May 15 at 12:15 p.m. whiteplainslibrary.org

Fly-Tying School will be held Sat., May 11, 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River. Course is designed for anglers with at least 2-3 years of fly-fishing experience. Get details and register at www.cwctu.org/fly-tying-school

The Picture House Pelham, 175 Wolfs Lane, is holding a Spring Film Club May 15, 22, 29 & June 5. Subscriptions to the Film Club are open to members of The Picture House who will have the opportunity to see upcoming films in advance of their release date. For information and to join, go to https://thepicturehouse.org/tph-film-club

The Picture House Bronxville, 84 Kraft Ave. will host the Westchester Italian Film Festival: A Celebration of New and Classic Italian Film, Fri.-Sun., May 17-19 in participation with the Italian American Forum. Opening night will begin with a dessert reception before the screening “Cabrini” and a special in-person Q&A with actress Eugenia Forteza. Beer and wine will be available throughout the weekend. To purchase tickets, go to www.thepicturehouse.org or call 914/736-3161.

Rye Nature Center, 873 Boston Post Rd., Rye, will offer My Naturalist & Me, Fri., May 10, 17 & 31 at 9:45 a.m. At this fun-filled hour learn all about nature through fun activities. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. $15 per family per session; Hike and Seek for 5th-6th grade, Fri., May 17, 4 p.m. $15 per child; Pond Investigations, Sat., May 18, 12:30 p.m. $15 per family; Family Camp Out, Sat., May 18 6 p.m.-Sun., May 19, 8 a.m.  $50 per person. Pre-register online at ryenaturecenter.org

The 2024 Toonerville Music Festival will be held Sept. 21, 12-10 p.m. at 195 Sparks Ave., Pelham featuring a mix of global, national, regional and local acts for audiences of all ages. There will be two stages, pop-up food activations and family-friendly activities. Headlining the festival will be 10,000 Maniacs. Advance pre-sale tickets are available for $55 at www.toonerville.org

Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Ct. will present Script in Hand with “Mrs. Christie,” Mon., May 13 at 7 p.m. It is an imaginative adventure of self-discovery, delving into the enduring mystery of Agatha Christie’s personal life. $30. Free guided theater tours, Fri. & Sat., May 17 & 18 at 10:30 a.m. Reservation required; An Evening with Bernadette Peters, Sun., May 19 at 7 p.m. All proceeds will support the Playhouse, Tickets are $175 & $250. All audience members are invited to a meet and mingle together at a post-performance party; Mike Birbiglia: Please Stop the Ride, Fri., June 7 at 7 p.m.  $70. Tickets are on sale now. www.westportplayhouse.org

The Wilton Playshop, 15 Lovers La., Wilton, Ct., will present “Grease” Fri. & Sat., May 10 & 11 at 8 p.m. $35 adults; $30 seniors and youth 18 & underwww.wiltonplayshop.org

The Westchester, 125 Westchester Ave., White Plains, hosts Mall Walks Fridays & Tuesdays, 8-10 a.m.

Senior Cinema is taking place at The Picture House Regional Film Center (www.thepicturehouse.org). Moviegoers 65 and older enjoy a great afternoon of film and friends at the theaters in Bronxville and Pelham on Tuesday afternoons at 2:30 p.m. through June 2024. For free admission on Tuesdays, seniors should head to the box office before showtime to pick up their ticket. Annual membership holders ($55 for those 65+) will also enjoy free popcorn every time they visit the theater along with discounted tickets every day of the year. As a reminder, The Picture House Regional Film Center offers half-price tickets on Tuesdays for all other moviegoers.

Westchester Children’s Museum100 Playland Parkway, Rye presents Weekend Story Time every Sat. & Sun10:30 a.m., 12:30 & 2:30 p.m.; Maker May, Sat. & Sun.9 a.m.-5 p.m. Make discoveries at Maker May! Make your own paper, record music with Bach to Rock, and bring your 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

Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., will present Taconic Opera: Two Piano Concertos, Sat., May 11 at 2 p.m. $36 general admission; $31 seniors & $21 students; Westchester Symphonic Winds: Titans at 8 p.m. $20 general admission; $15 students; under 10 free; Krishna Das Benefit Concert for Tibetan Home of Hope, Thurs., May 16 at 7:30 p.m. $61-$81. www.tarrytownmusichall.org

Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown, will present the Jeremy Pelt Quartet, Fri. & Sat., May 10 & 11, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $30-$35; Kate Baker Brazilian Quartet, Sun., May 12, 4 & 6 p.m.$15-$20; Peter Bernstein Quartet, Fri. & Sat., May 17 & 18, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $30-$35; Ben Sher & Antropofagia Quartet feat. Vanderlei Pereira, Sun., May 19, 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20. $10 minimum per person on food & drink. www.jazzforumarts.org

Caramoor, 49 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah will present Jake Blount, Sat., May 11, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $30; Sonia de Los Santo, Sun., May 19, at 2 p.m. $30 per adult; $15 per child. www.caramoor.org

Exhibits

Rye Arts Center and The Rotary Club of Rye will unveil the Rye’sAbove Public Art Project and Fundraiser Wed., May 15 at 11 a.m. on the Village Green, Purchase Street, Rye. The project will feature large and medium-sized aluminum butterflies, as well as small steel butterflies, aimed at uplifting the community through the arts while supporting educational programs in the region. These mesmerizing sculptures will be on display throughout the summer in various locations across Rye with an auction May 15-Sept. 19. RAC is seeking artists to participate in this community art project. For information go to www.ryeartscenter.org/ryes-above

White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Ave. is presenting the work of students Thurs., May 16 at 4 p.m. The show titled Fashion in Toyland was originally inspired by the student interest and enjoyment of the Barbie film last summer.

Madelyn Jordon Fine Art, 37 Popham Rd., Scarsdale, will present Wosene Worke Kosrof: Beyond Configuration Fri., May 10-June 7. There will be an open house reception Sat., May 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The solo exhibition features select new works. Gallery hours by appointment: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and open hours Fri., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 914/723-8738,

Pelham Art Center, 155 Firth Ave., will present Ceremonials: Magic, Myth & Mother Nature thru May 12. The pop-up exhibition showcases the work of 50 local and international artists. Gallery hours: Mon.-Wed. & Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat & Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.pelhamartscenter.org

ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains is presenting Open Call thru May 26, featuring 22 artists who represent the breadth of art being made in Westchester County. Gallery hours: Wed.-Fri. & Sun., 12-5 p.m.; Sat., 12-6 p.m. www.artswestchester.org

The Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich is presenting Arms and Armor: Evolution and Innovation thru Aug. 11; Andy Warhol: Small is Beautiful, thru Oct. 13 and the sculpture King Nyani which has taken up ongoing residence at the Bruce. King Nyani, named for the Swahili word for gorilla, is a bronze sculpture created by the husband-wife artist team of Gillie and Marc Schattner. The sculpture is a behemoth, clocking in at nearly 5,000 pounds and stretching 23 feet long and 8.5 feet high. Museum hours: Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $20 adults; $15 seniors (62+) and students; free for children under 5 and members. BruceMuseum.org

The Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., is presenting Jungle Fool, a large outdoor sculpture, thru June 23; There Is a Body: Legacy of the Ancestral Arts in the 21st Century and Stellar Reverberations: African Masks in Outer Space, both thru June 30. Museum hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., 12-5 p.m. $12 for adults; $6 for seniors & students; free for children under 1. www.katonahmuseum.org

The Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 1987 Palmer Ave. Larchmont is presenting a Solo Show: Linda Negrin & Luis Fonseca: Attraction of Opposites thru May 25; Cyanotype Demo and workshops by Luis Fonseca, Wed., May 15, 3-4 p.m. for high school students. Free and Sat., May 19, 1-2 p.m. for adults $20 & $40, depending on paper used. Registration required at website. Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. wwwlmamaroneckartistsguild.org

Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob is presenting Life: Six Women Photographers, thru July 7 in celebration of Women’s History Month. Artists include Margaret Bourke-White, Marie Hansen, Martha Holmes, Lisa Larsen, Nina Leen and Hansel Mieth—the only women employed by “Life” as full-time photographers between the late 1930s and early 1970s. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sun., 12-4 p.m. Free with museum admission: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors & students; free for children under 18 and free admission every Wednesday. www.greenwichhistory.org

Westchester Children’s Museum100 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

Camps & Summer Programs

Rye Arts Center. 51 Milton Rd. will offer the following camp programs this summer: Follow Your Groove; Today’s Music for ages 8-13. 12:30-3:30 p.m.; Afternoon Making, Engineering, Building, Coding + more for ages 7-10, 12:30-3:30 p.m.; Afternoon Visual Arts, Drawing, Painting + Mixed Media for ages 7-10, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; STEAM It Up with Sculpture for ages 9-12, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Plein Air Painting & Drawing, for ages 8+; $245/week; Young Performers for ages 4-6. 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Exploring Digital Photography for ages 8+ July8-12; July 29-Aug. 2, 2:45-4:45 pm. $245/week; Morning Ceramics/Sculpture for ages 8-11, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Fashion Drawing & Illustration for ages 8+, Aug. 5-9; 12-16. 2:45-4:45 p.m. $245/week; Graphic Design for ages 8+, July 8-12; Aug. 5-9, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Camps run July 1-Aug. 30 and are $345/week unless note otherwise. www.ryeartscenter.org

The Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Ave., Cos Cob will offer Art & History Camps with enhanced programs that provide engaging and interactive STEAM experiences for school-age children. Historical Happenings for grades 5-8 will run July 8-12, Colonial Connections for grades 2-4 will run July 15-19 for grades2-4, all 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and Family Fridays for all ages, July 8-26. Campers set up an art show to display their masterpieces to friends and family and stage a play that they have written, produced and set designed. Children can attend one week at $450 or two weeks at $800. A sibling discount is offered at $800 for two weeks. Register at www.greenwichhistory.org

Muscoot Farm’s Young Farmers Camp, 51 Rte. 100, Katonah will be offered for youngsters entering grades Pre-K-nine, July 1-Aug. 16, $350 per camper per week, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Campers are allowed one week max. Registration is open now at www.sales.westchestergov.com

Westchester County Parks will offer one and two-week sessions Mon., July 8-Fri., Aug. 16 at the following locations: Cranberry Lake Preserve, N. White Plains, 914/428-1005; Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Playland Park, Rye, 914/967-8720; Lenoir Nature Preserve, Yonkers, 914;868-5851; Marshlands Conservancy, Boston Post Rd., Rye, 914/835-4466 and Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River, 914/864-7322. Sessions are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for $350 per camper per week and $175 for Pre-K, 9-11:45 a.m.—must be potty trained.

Rye Nature Center, 873 Boston Post Rd., Rye will offer the following summer programs: June Bugs for pre-school and kindergartners, June 10-14, June 17-21 & June 24-28, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m. $450 for morning session; $390 for the afternoon session; Paddle Adventure Camp for children entering grades 8-10 in the fall, July 1 (no camp July 4)-Aug. 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $600 per camper per week; Summer Camps, July1-Aug. 16—Explorers for children entering pre-k & kindergarten, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $450; Discoverers for children entering K-6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $475 and Naturalists in Training, for children entering grades 6 & 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $495; Paddle Adventure Camp, July 1-Aug. 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $600/weekWeekly adventures with the thrill of kayaking, hiking and excursions for campers entering grades 8-10 No camp July 4. For additional information and to register go to www.ryenaturecenter.org

Clocktower Players will offer Summerstage 2024 for ages 6-12 at Hastings American Legion. 215 Farragut Ave., Hastings-on-Hudson. There will be eight sessions for $412 per session. Each week explores a show your kids love and concludes with a filmed performance shared digitally with families as a keepsake of the creative and fun week. “Matilda, July 7-12; “Teen Titans Go,” July14-19; “Stranger Things,” July 21-26; “Disney, 21Princess,” July 28-Aug. 2; “Super Mario Bros,” Aug. 4-9; “Percy Jackson and The Olympians,” Aug. 11-18; “High School Musical,” Aug. 18-23 and “Barbie,” Aug. 25-30. Register at www.clocktowerplayers.com


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