Editor’s note: this press release was provided by Terry Clements, 11th District Legislator

Upcoming Events in Westchester County Parks
August 10 – 12, 2018

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10

Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla – (914) 231-4033
Entergy Screenings under the Stars – 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
“Paddington 2” (PG-2018). Bring blankets and chairs for seating. Entertainment 6 p.m.; movie at dusk.

Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye – (914) 813-7010
Big Band on the Boardwalk – 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Listen to the sounds of the Big Band Era on the boardwalk.
Fireworks 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, AUGUST 11

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Morning Farm Chores – 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Help the staff do farm chores. Pre-registration is required; fee $6 per person, $20 for a family of four.
Fairy House Workshop – 11 a.m. – Noon
Build your very own fairy house with Fairy Queen Joan. Fee $15; pre-registration is required.

Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1 (Boston Post Road), Rye – (914) 835-4466
Volunteer Work Project — 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Help spruce up the entrance view. Bring work gloves; hand tools provided.

SATURDAY – SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 – 12

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 12

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
Walking Tour of Perennials and Shrubs for the Shade – 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Join Lasdon’s horticulturist to explore a variety of perennials and shrubs that will grow in the shadier areas of your landscape.