Low Cost & No Cost Activity Ideas

This brochure provides information about a variety of low or no cost activities that you may enjoy sharing with your “Little”. Whether you enjoy sports, nature, games… there is something for everyone!

As of 2017

Low & No Cost Activity Ideas Table of Contents Activity Page Athletic Activities Ice Skating Rinks …………………………….………………….. 3-4 Beaches & Pools ……...………………..……….…………….… 5-6 Mini-Golf …………………………………………………………. 7-8 Batting Cages ……………………………………………………. 9 Bowling ………………………………….………………………... 10 Golf Driving Ranges …………………………..………………….. 11 Westchester Sporting Events: Professional, Semi-Pro & College Teams …………………………………………………..…. 12-13

Seasonal Activities Apple Picking (End of Aug- Early Oct)………………….…….…. 14 Cider Making (Late Sept-Nov) …………………………….…… 15 Pumpkin Picking & Halloween Fun …..………………..………. 16-17 Summer Fruit Picking/Other Fall Fruit Picking ...……..……….. 18 Sledding ……………………...………….………………………. 19-21 Westchester Winter Wonderland (End Nov-Early Jan) ……… 22 Maple Sugaring (Mar) ………………….…………………….… 23 Bicycle Sundays (May/Jun/Sep) ………………….…………... 24

Hiking & Walking Trails …………………………………….… 25-26 Nature & Animals …………………………………….………... 27-29 Museums ………………………………………...……………… 30-31 Historic Properties ………………………………………...... 32 Stargazing ………………………………………...…………….. 33 Movies ……………………………………...…………..……..…. 34-36 Car Shows & Cruises ………………………………...……….. 37 Walking & Picnicking …………………………………………... 38 Studios & Galleries………………………….………..………..... 39

Athletic Activities

Ice Skating Rinks (see website for hours)

Name Ebersole Ice Rink Location 110 Lake St., White Plains, NY Website www.ebersoleicerink.com Phone 914-422-1444 or 914-422-1348 Cost Youths - $8; Adults - $10; Skate Rental - $5. TH: 12:00-2:00, F: 3:00-5:00. S: 1:45-4:15. SU: 8:30-10:15 (adult only) & 1:00- 3:45 (general admission)

Name Edward J. Murray Memorial Ice Skating Rink Location 348 Tuckahoe Rd., Yonkers, NY Website www.yonkersny.gov /government/departments/parks-recreation- conservation/parks-facilities/murray-s-skating-center Phone 914-377-6469 Cost $10; Skate Rental - $4

Name Playland Ice Rink Location 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY Website www.playlandice.com Phone 914-481-5941 Cost 10 & under - $7.75; Adults - $9.75; Skate Rental - $4.25

Name Hommocks Ice Rink Location 140 Hommocks Rd., Larchmont, NY Website www.hommocksparkicerink.org Phone 914-834-1069 Cost Under 12 - $7.50; Adults - $8.50; Skate Rental - $4.50. Groups (minimum 12): $6.25; Group skate rental: $3.50

Name Westchester Skating Academy Location 91 Fairview Park Dr., Elmsford, NY Website www.skatewsa.com Phone 914-347-8232

Cost 10 & under - $10; Adults - $11; Skate Rental - $4.50. Athletic Activities

Ice Skating Rinks (see website for hours), continued

Name Ice Hutch Location 655 Garden Ave., Mount Vernon, NY Website www.icehutch.com Phone 914-699-6787 Cost $8; Skate Rental - $4

Name Bear Mountain State Park (Open November 5th-March 5th) Location 3006 Seven Lakes Dr., Bear Mountain, NY Website www.bearmountainicerink.com Phone 845-786-2701 x266 Cost $10 - Parking; Ages 4-11- $4; 12 & over - $5; Skate Rental - $4

Athletic Activities

Beaches and Pools (Outdoor Only/In-Season): Westchester County park pass holders receive discounted rates on entrance fees & parking. Fees below are non-pass holder rates. Twilight fees are generally available after 4pm.

Name Playland Beach & Pool Location 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY Website www.playlandpark.org/plan-a-visit/more-fun/beach-and-pool Phone 914-813-7010 or 914-813-7000 Cost Beach: Adults - $4; Children 5-11 - $3 Pool: Adults - $6; Children 5-11 $4; Parking $10

Name Saxon Woods Pool Location Saxon Woods Park, 100 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY Website parks.westchestergov.com/saxon-woods-park Phone 914-995-4480 / 914-995-4481 Cost Adults & Children - $15

Name Glen Island Park Beach Location 1 Pelham Rd., New Rochelle, NY Website parks.westchestergov.com/glen-island-park Phone 914-813-6720 or 914-813-6721 Cost Adults - $10; Children - $5; parking additional

Name Tibbetts Brook Park (pool) Location 355 Midland Ave., Yonkers, NY Website parks.westchestergov.com/tibbetts-brook-park Phone 914-231-2870 or 914-231-2865 Cost Adults & Children - $15; parking additional

Athletic Activities

Beaches and Pools (Outdoor Only/In-Season), continued

Name Willson’s Waves (waterpark) Location East Lincoln Ave., Mount Vernon, NY Website parks.westchestergov.com/willsons-woods-park/willsons-waves Phone 914-813-6990 Cost Adults & Children - $15; parking additional

Name Croton Point Park Beach Location 1A Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson, NY Website parks.westchestergov.com/croton-point-park Phone 914-862-5290 Cost Adult - $4, Child (5-11) $3

Name Bear Mountain State Park Location 3006 Seven Lakes Dr., Bear Mountain, NY Website www.nysparks.com Phone 845-786-2701 Cost $2 for All, Parking - $8

Athletic Activities

Mini-Golf

Name Playland Park (outdoor) Location 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY Website www.ryeplayland.org Phone 914-813-7010 or 914-813-7000 Cost $4 per person, per game; parking additional. $2.50 per person when with group of 20+

Name Saxon Woods Park (outdoor) Location Saxon Woods Park, 100 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY Website www.saxonwoodsminigolf.com Phone 914-995-2618 Cost $7 per person

Name Tibbetts Brook Park, Brookside Mini-Golf (outdoor) Location 355 Midland Ave., Yonkers, NY Website www.brooksideminigolf.com Phone 914-557-5046 Cost $7.50 per person, per game; parking additional

Name New Roc City Glow Mini-Golf (indoor) Location 29 LeCount Place, New Rochelle, NY Website www.funfuziononline.com Phone 914-637-7375 Cost Adults & Children - $9.75 M-Th; Fri before 5:00pm. $10.25 per guest Fri after 5:00pm, Sat, Sun & holidays.

Name Yorktown Golf and Baseball Center Location 2710 Lexington Ave, Mohegan Lake, NY 10547 Website www.yorktowngolfandbaseball.com/ Phone 914-526-8337 Hours Spring & summer 9 am-9 pm; fall & winter—call for hours. Cost Adults $7, children under 12 $5.50, seniors $6

Athletic Activities

Mini-Golf

Name Turtle Cove Golf Center Location 1 City Island Road, Pelham Bay Park, NY 10464-1003 Website www.turtlecovegolfcenter.com/ Phone 914-885-1129 Hours M-F 8 am-9 pm, S-S 7 am-9 pm Cost Adults $8, children 12 and under $7

Athletic Activities

Batting Cages

Name Home Run City at the Ice Hutch (Outside; early Feb-Nov, weather permitting) Location 655 Garden Ave., Mount Vernon, NY Website www.icehutch.com Phone 914-668-1165 Cost Baseball & softball batting Pitching speeds from 40-85 mph; $3 for 20 pitches & up

Name Pro-Swing Port Chester (must be 8 & older) Location 36 Midland Ave., Port Chester, NY Website www.proswingbaseball.com Phone 914-937-6700 Cost $5 for 30 pitches & up; purchase tokens for more/less pitches

Name Pro-Swing Mount Kisco Location 27 Radio Circle Dr., Mount Kisco, NY Website www.proswingbaseball.com Phone 914-242-1626 Cost $5 for 30 pitches & up; purchase tokens for more/less pitches

Name Yorktown Golf and Baseball Center Location 2710 Lexington Ave, Mohegan Lake, NY 10547 Website www.yorktowngolfandbaseball.com/ Phone 914-526-8337 Hours: Spring & summer 9 am-9 pm; fall & winter—call for hours. Cost: 16 balls per token; 1 token for $2.50; 5 tokens for $10, 12 tokens for $20, 26 tokens for $40.

Athletic Activities

Bowling

Name Funfuzion (at New Roc City) Location 29 LeCount Pl., New Rochelle, NY Website www.funfuziononline.com Phone 914-637-7575 Cost $4.95-$7.95 per game/per guest (varies by day and time) $4-$5 shoe rental

Name Bowlmor White Plains Location 47 Tarrytown Rd., White Plains, NY Website www.bowlmor.com Phone 914-948-2677 Cost Call for rates

Name Homefield Bowl Location 938 Saw Mill River Rd., Yonkers, NY Website www.homefieldbowl.com Phone 914-969-5592 Cost Call for rates – SPECIAL DEAL for our Matches!

Name Paradise Lanes Location 790 Yonkers Ave., Yonkers, NY Website www.paradiselanesbowling.net Phone 914-969-2417 Cost $4-$5 per game (varies by day and time) $4 shoe rental

Name Spins Bowl Location 333 North Bedford Rd., Mount Kisco, NY Website www.spinsbowl.com Phone 914-241-3131 Cost 5 shoe rental. Family lanes (off-peak) $20; (peak) $30-$40.

Athletic Activities

Golf Driving Ranges

Name Game On Golf Center (formerly The Westchester Golf Range) Location 701 Dobbs Ferry Rd. White Plains, NY 10607 Website www.thewestchestergolfrange.com Phone 914-592-6553 Hours: M-F 8:00 am-7:00 pm; S-S 7:30 am-8:00 pm Cost Small bucket (30+ balls) $5.00; medium bucket (50+ balls) $7.00; large bucket (100+ balls) $11.00

Name Yorktown Golf and Baseball Center Location 2710 Lexington Ave, Mohegan Lake, NY 10547 Website www.yorktowngolfandbaseball.com/ Phone 914-526-8337 Hours: Spring & summer 9 am-9 pm; fall & winter—call for hours. Cost: Small bucket (51 balls) $7.00; medium bucket (85 balls) $10.00; large bucket (119 balls) $12.00

Athletic Activities

Westchester Sporting Events: Professional, Semi-Pro & College Teams

Name Westchester Knicks (NBA development league) Location Westchester County Center 198 Central Ave., White Plains, NY Website westchester.dleague.nba.com Phone 914-559-6888 Cost $32 & up; check website or call for more information

Name Iona College (D1 – Men & Women basketball, baseball/softball) Location Hynes Athletic Center 715 North Ave., New Rochelle, NY Website www.icgaels.com Phone 914-633-2491 Cost Women’s basketball: Under 12 - $5; Adults - $10. Men’s basketball: Under 12 - $6, Adults - $10 (online)

Name Manhattanville College (D3 – Baseball, Hockey, Basketball, Men’s Lacross) Location 2900 Purchase St., Purchase, NY Website www.govaliants.com Phone 914-323-7280 Cost Free

Name Fordham University (D1 – Basketball, Football, Baseball/Softball, Soccer) Location Rose Hill Campus Gym 441 E. Fordham Rd., Bronx, NY Website www.fordhamsports.com Phone 718-817-4759 / 655-RAM-TIXS (855-726-8497) Cost $15 & up

Athletic Activities

Westchester Sporting Events: Professional, Semi-Pro & College Teams, continued

Name Fordham Men’s Hockey Club Location Mount Vernon Ice Hutch 655 Garden Ave., Mount Vernon, NY Website www.fordhamramshockey.com Phone 914-699-6787 Cost See website

Name Semi-Pro Hockey (Sound Tigers) Location Webster Bay Arena (Formerly Harbor Yard) 600 Main St., Bridgeport, CT Website www.soundtigers.com Phone 203-334-4625 Cost $20 & up

Name Semi-Pro Baseball (Bridgeport Bluefish) Location 500 Main St., Bridgeport, CT Website www.bridgeportbluefish.com Phone 203-345-4800 Cost $10 & up; also see website for more information

Name Westchester Flames F.C. (Soccer) Location Skidelsky Field at City Park Stadium 5th Ave. & Potter Ave., New Rochelle, NY Website www.westchesterflames.com Phone 877-FLAMES-3 Cost Adults: $10; 14 & Younger: Free

Seasonal Activities

Apple Picking (end of Aug – early Oct)

Name Barton Orchards Location 62 Apple Tree Ln., Poughquag, NY (near Fishkill) Website www.bartonorchards.com Phone 845-227-2036 Cost General admission - $5; Fun wristband including everything - $15. Also has corn maize, haunted house & games

Name Outhouse Orchards Location 139 Hardscrabble Rd., Croton Falls, NY Website www.outhouseorchardsny.com Phone 914-277-3188 Cost $25 for apple bag, $5 for parking

Name Salinger’s Orchard Location 230 Guinea Rd., Brewster, NY Website www.salingersorchard.com Phone 845-277-3521 Cost See website; also has fruit & vegetable picking

Name Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm Location 1335 White Hill Rd., Yorktown, NY Website www.wilkensfarm.com Phone 914-245-5111 Cost Apple picking prices vary; also has hayride to orchard

Name Stuart’s Fruit Farm Location 62 Granite Springs Rd., Granite Springs, NY Website www.stuartsfarm.com Phone 914-245-2784 Cost See website; also has hayrides

Seasonal Activities

Cider Making (late Sep – Nov)

Name Thompson’s Cider Mill Location 335 Blinn Rd., Croton-on-Hudson, NY Website www.thompsonscidermill.com Phone 914-272-2254 Cost See website; cider making on Sat mornings

Name Salinger’s Orchard Location 230 Guinea Rd., Brewster, NY Website www.salingersorchard.com Phone 845-277-3521 Cost See website; also has fruit & vegetable picking

Seasonal Activities

Pumpkin Picking & Halloween Fun

Name The Great Jack-O-Lantern Blaze (7,000 carved, lit pumpkins) Location 525 S. Riverside, Croton-on-Hudson, NY Website www.hudsonvalley.org Phone 914-366-6900 Cost Adults - $20; Children 3-17 - $16; Saturdays - $20 Oct 1 – Nov 26; must buy tickets in advance

Name Playland Haunted House – Scared by the Sound Location 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY Website www.scaredbythesound.com Phone 914-906-0818 Cost $20 for all ($1 coupon online) Recommended for ages 10 & up

Name Horseman’s Hollow (Philipsburg Manor) Location 100 Continental St., Sleepy Hollow, NY Website www.hudsonvalley.org Phone 914-366-6900 Cost $20 per person/ Sat. $25; Oct 7 – Oct 31; recommended for ages 10 & up

Name Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Walking Tour Location 430 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY Website www. sleepyhollowcemetery.org Phone 914-631-0081 Cost Daytime tour: 2-4pm ($20) Evening tour: 8:30-10:30pm ($25) No tour (on your own) Free

Name Muscoot Farm Location 51 Route 100, Katonah, NY Website www.muscootfarm.org Phone 914-864-7282 Cost $2 for hayride, pumpkins priced by size

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Pumpkin Picking & Halloween Fun, continued

Name Stuart’s Fruit Farm Location 62 Granite Springs Rd., Granite Springs, NY Website www.stuartsfarm.com Phone 914-245-2784 Cost See website; also has hayrides

Name Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm Location 1335 White Hill Rd., Yorktown, NY Website www.wilkensfarm.com Phone 914-245-5111 Cost See website; also has hayride to orchard

Name Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard Location 130 Hardscrabble Rd., North Salem, NY Website www.harvestmoonfarmandorchard.com Phone 914-485-1210 Cost *No outside food and cash only* $5-$30; $5 entrance fee; $7-$15 for food

Name Fishkill Farms Location 9 Fishkill Rd., Hopewell Junction, NY Website www.fishkillfarms.com Phone 845-897-4377 Cost $5 admission fee; $3 per person for hayrides

Seasonal Activities

Summer Fruit Picking/Other Fall Fruit Picking (Berries, ect.)

Name March Farm Location 160 Munger Ln., Bethlehem, CT Website www.marchfarm.com Phone 203-266-7721 Cost See website; apple picking & Christmas tree farm

Name Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm Location 1335 White Hill Rd., Yorktown, NY Website www.wilkensfarm.com Phone 914-245-5111 Cost See website; peach picking

Name Lawrence Farm Orchards Location 39 Colandrea Rd., Newburgh, NY Website www.lawrencefarmsorchards.com Phone 845-562-4268 Cost $3 per person (under 2 free). Sat & Sun: April-November

Name Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture Location 630 Bedford Rd., Tarrytown, NY Website www.stonebarnscenter.org Phone 914-366-6200 Cost Adult (16+) - $20; Youth (2-15) - $10

Name Mead Orchards Location 15 Scism Rd., Tivoli, NY Website www.meadorchards.com Phone 845-756-5641 Cost No entrance fee; prices vary for fruit picking

Seasonal Activities

Sledding (Free: Bring your own equipment)

Name Gedney Park Location 161 Millwood Rd., Chappaqua, NY Website www.nynjtc.org/park/gedney-park Phone 914-238-3909 Cost See website

Name Maple Moor Country Golf Course Location 1128 North St., White Plains, NY Website golf.westchestergov.com/maple-moor-golf-course Phone 914-995-9200 Cost Free; 140 acres; golf course during spring/summer

Name White Plains High School Location 550 North Street, White Plains, NY Website www.whiteplainspublicschools.org Phone 914-422-2182 / District Offices: 914-422-2000 Cost Free; Very low hills for little ones & steep hills for older kids

Name Downing Park Location 2881 Crompond Rd., Yorktown, NY Website www.yorktownny.org Phone Town Hall: 914-962-5722 / Park: 914-962-0837 Cost Free

Name Immaculate Conception High School Location 53 Winter Hill Rd., Tuckahoe, NY Website k12.niche.com/immaculate-conception-school-tuckahoe-ny/ Phone 914-961-3785 x123 (School Office) Cost Free. Also see www.icschoolonline.org

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Sledding (Free: Bring your own equipment), continued

Name Dunwoodie Golf Club Location 1 Wasylenko Ln., Yonkers, NY Website golf.westchestergov.com/dunwoodie-golf-course- Phone 914-231-3490 Cost Free; 126 acres; golf course during spring & summer

Name Saxon Woods Golf Course Location 315 Mamaroneck Rd., Scarsdale, NY Website golf.westchestergov.com/saxon-woods-golf-course- Phone 914-231-3461 Cost Free; 126 acres; golf course during spring & summer

Name Hudson Hills Golf Course Location 400 Croton Dam Rd., Ossining, NY Website www.hudsonhillsgolf.com Phone 914-864-3000 Cost Free; golf course during spring & summer

Name Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Location 6 Reservation Rd., Pound Ridge NY Website parks.westchestergov.com/ward-pound-ridge-reservation Phone 914-864-7317 Cost Free sledding; possible $5-$10 parking fee

Name Sprain Lake Golf Course Location 290 East Grassy Sprain Rd., Yonkers, NY Website golf.westchestergov.com/sprain-lake-golf-course- Phone 914-231-3481 Cost Free; golf course during spring & summer

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Sledding (Free: Bring your own equipment), continued

Name Lasdon Park Arboretum and Veterans Memorial Location 2610 Amawalk Rd. Route 35, Katonah, NY Website www.lasdonpark.org Phone 914-864-7263 Cost Free

Name Croton Gorge Park Location 35 Yorktown Rd., Croton-On-Hudson, NY Website parks.westchestergov.com/croton-gorge-park Phone 914-864-7275 Cost Free

Seasonal Activities

Westchester Winter Wonderland (Typically held late Nov – early Jan)

Name Winter Wonderland (lights, rides, skating, light show, 25 foot tree, ect.) Location Kensico Dam Plaza 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, NY Website parks.westchestergov.com/kensico-dam-plaza Phone 914-231-4600 Cost Check website

Seasonal Activities

Maple Sugaring (Typically held in Mar)

Name Teatown Lake Reservation Location 1600 Spring Valley Rd., Ossining, NY Website www.teatown.org Phone 914-762-2912 Cost Sugaring Sundays $7; parking is free; 15 miles of free hiking trails

Name Westmoreland Sanctuary Nature Center & Wildlife Preserve Location 260 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Mount Kisco, NY Website www.westmorelandsanctuary.org Phone 914-666-8448 Cost See webite

Name Muscoot Farm Location 51 Route 100, Katonah, NY Website www.muscootfarm.org Phone 914-864-7282 Cost See website

Seasonal Activities

Bicycle Sundays (Typically held in May/Jun/Sep)

Name Bronx River Parkway (6.5 miles) Location Westchester County Center to Scarsdale Rd. in Yonkers Website www.westchestergov.com (check for schedule) Cost Free; may be a parking fee

Hiking & Walking Trails

Name Teatown Reservation Location 1600 Spring Valley Rd., Ossining, NY Website www.teatown.org Phone 914-762-2912 Cost Free parking, trail access (15 miles of hiking trails) and nature center. Open dawn to dusk year round.

Name Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Location 6 Reservation Rd., Pound Ridge NY Website parks.westchestergov.com/ward-pound-ridge-reservation Phone 914-864-7317 Cost Parking $5 with Parking Pass, $10 without Parking Pass Open 8am to dusk year round. Trails & nature museum.

Name Marshlands Conservancy Location 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY Website parks.westchestergov.com/marshlands-conservancy Phone 914-835-4466 Cost Free parking; Trails open dawn to dusk year round.

Name Old Croton Aqueduct Trail Location 15 Walnut Street, Dobbs Ferry NY Website www.aqueduct.org Phone 914-693-4117 Cost Street parking or public lots. Free trails, open dawn to dusk.

Name Blue Mountain Reservation Location 45 Welcher Ave., Peekskill, NY Website parks.westchestergov.com/blue-mountain-reservation Phone 914-862-5275 Cost Parking $5 with Parking Pass, $10 without Parking Pass. Open dawn to dusk year round.

Hiking & Walking Trails

Name Cranberry Lake Preserve Location 1609 Old Orchard St., West Harrison NY Website parks.westchestergov.com/cranberry-lake Phone 914-428-1005 Cost Free parking. Nature center open Wed-Sun. Trails open dawn to dusk year round

Name Leatherstocking Trail Location Various access points in New Rochelle & Mamaroneck Website www.townofmamaroneck.org/conservation-department Phone 914-381-7845 Cost Free 2.5 mile trail

Name Walkway Over the Hudson (pedestrian bridge) Location 61 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY Website www.walkway.org Phone 845-889-4100 Cost $5 parking in lot; free street parking. 1.28 walkway plus nearby trails

Name Westchester RiverWalk Location Various entry points including Croton-on-Hudson and Tarrytown Website www.westchestergov.com/riverwalk Phone See website Cost Free trails; 32 miles spanning 14 municipalities in Westchester

Name Bear Mountain State Park Location 3006 Seven Lakes Dr., Bear Mountain, NY Website www.nysparks.com Phone 845-786-2701 Cost Parking $10; trails plus biking, swimming, lake, picnics groves. See also www.parks.ny.gov/parks/13/details.aspx

Nature & Animals

Name Muscoot Farm Location 51 Route 100, Katonah, NY Website www.muscootfarm.org Phone 914-864-7282 Cost Free

Name Audubon Center Location 613 Riversville Rd., Greenwich, CT Website greenwich.audubon.org Phone 203-869-5272 Cost Special events such as hawk watching may have a fee. Open daily from dawn to dusk

Name Maritime Aquarium Location 10 North Water St., Norwalk, CT Website www.maritimeaquarium.org Phone 203-852-0700 Cost Child (3-12): $15.95. Youth/Seniors (13-17/65+): $20.95. Adults: $22.95

Name Rye Nature Center Location 873 Boston Post Rd., Rye, NY Website www.ryenaturecenter.org Phone 914-967-5150 Cost Free – minimal charge for special events; open daily dawn to dusk

Name Bronx Zoo Location 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx NY Website www.bronxzoo.com Phone 718-220-5100 Cost Free on Wednesday for all. <2: Free. Child: $12.95. Adult: $19.95. Senior: $17.95.

Nature & Animals

Name Sheldrake Nature Center Location 685 Weaver St., Larchmont, NY Website www.sheldrakecenter.org Phone 914-834-1443 Cost Free – minimal charge for special events

Name Croton Point Park/Hudson River Audubon Society Location Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson, NY Website parks.westchestergov.com/croton-point-nature-center Phone 914-862-5290 Cost Parking $5 with Parking Pass, $10 without Parking Pass

Name Wolf Conservation Center Location 7 Buck Run St., South Salem, NY Website www.nywolf.org Phone 914-763-2373 Cost Fee varies for special programs

Name Greenburgh Nature Center Location 99 Dromore Rd., Scarsdale, NY Website www.greenburghnaturecenter.org Phone 914-723-3470 Cost Fee varies for special programs

Name Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture Location 630 Bedford Rd., Tarrytown, NY Website www.stonebarnscenter.org Phone 914-366-6200 Cost Paid tour or free drop in program. Check website for more information

Nature & Animals

Name Lasdon Park Arboretum and Veterans Memorial Location 2610 Amawalk Rd. Route 35, Katonah, NY Website www.lasdonpark.org Phone 914-864-7263 Cost Free; trails dedicated to veterans from the Revolutionary War to Desert Storm. Veterans museum by appointment

Museums

Name Science Barge – Groundwork Hudson Valley Location 99 Dock Street, Yonkers, NY Website www.groundworkhv.org Phone 914-375-2151 Cost Admission $3; Sustainable urban farm, open weekends Apr- Nov.

Name Bruce Museum Location 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich, CT Website www.brucemuseum.org Phone 203-869-0376 Cost <5: Free. Adult: $10. Students/Seniors: $8 Open Tues-Sun, 10am-5pm

Name Philipsburg Manor (17th century historical site) Location 381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY Website www.hudsonvalley.org Phone 914-366-6900 Cost Children - $6; Adults - $12; check for special events (sheep shearing, painting, millers, merchants, ect.)

Name Neuberger Museum Location 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, NY Website www.neuberger.org Phone 914-251-6100 Cost Free for 12 & under; Students - $3; General Public - $5; Parking - $6, Weekend Parking Free; Open Tues-Sun 12pm- 5pm

Name Katonah Museum of Art Location 134 Jay St., Katonah, NY Website www.katonahmuseum.org Phone 914-232-9555 Cost Free for 12 & under; Students - $5; Adults - $10; Open Tues-Sat 12pm-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

Museums

Name John Jay Homestead (U.S. history, farmhouse, barns) Location 400 Route 22, Katonah, NY Website www.nysparks.com Phone 914-232-5651 Cost Students - $5; Adults - $7; Open year round dawn-dusk

Name Stepping Stones Museum for Children (10 & under) Location 303 West Ave., Norwalk, CT Website www.steppingstonesmuseum.org Phone 203-899-0606 Cost General admission - $15; Open Tues-Sun, 10am-5pm

Name Westchester Children’s Museum Location 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY Website www.discoverwcm.org Phone 914-421-5050 Cost General admission - $7; Seniors - $6; Parking fee during Playland’s amusement season, May-Sep; Open Wed-Sun, 10am-4pm

Historic Properties See www.hudsonvalley.org

Name Kykuit (Rockefeller Estate) / 914-366-6900 Location 381 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY Large estate with antiques, classic cars and modern art collection

Name Washington Irving Sunnyside / 914-591-8763 Location 3 West Sunnyside Ln., Irvington, NY Learn about Washington Irving’s past & visit Riverside home

Name Philipsburg Manor / 914-366-6900 Location 381 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY Visit a working farm, grist mill, gardens, & hands-on activities

Name Van Cortlandt Manor / 914-366-6900 Location 525 South Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson, NY Experience the life of a patriot just after the American Revolution

Stargazing

Name Hudson River Museum and Planetarium Location 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers, NY Website www.hrm.org Phone 914-963-4550 Cost Admission $3-$6

Name Westchester Amateur Astronomer’s Star Parties Location Most events in Pound Ridge Reservation Route 35 & 121; Cross River, NY Website www.westchesterastronomers.org Phone 877-456-5778 Cost Star parties are free, generally on Sat. nights. See website for more information

Movie Theaters

Name Regal Cinemas New Rochelle Location New Roc City, 33 LeCount Pl, New Rochelle, NY Website www.regmovies.com Phone 844-462-7342 Cost See website

Name Showcase Cinema de Lux Ridge Hill Location 29 Fitzgerald St., Yonkers, NY Website www.showcasecinemas.com Phone 800-315-4000 Cost See website

Name Cross County Multiplex Cinemas Location 2 South Dr., Yonkers, NY Website www.showcasecinemas.com Phone 800-315-4000 Cost See website

Name City Center 15: Cinema de Lux Location 237 Martine Ave, White Plains, NY Website www.showcasecinemas.com Phone 914-683-5805 Cost See website

Name Greenburgh Multiplex Location 320 Saw Mill River Rd., Elmsford, NY Website www.showcasecinemas.com Phone 800-315-4000 Cost See website

Movie Theaters

Name All Westchester Saw Mill Multiplex Cinemas Location 151 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, NY Website www.showcasecinemas.com Phone 800-315-4000 Cost See website

Name AMC Loews Port Chester Location 40 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, NY Website www.amctheatres.com Phone 914-510-1000 Cost See website

Name Bow Tie Cinemas Location 93 Knollwood Rd., White Plains, NY Website www.bowtiecinemas.com Phone 914-946-4681 Cost See website/ Tues - $6

Name Bow Tie Cinemas Location 84 Kraft Ave., Bronxville, NY Website www.bowtiecinemas.com Phone 914-961-4036 Cost See website/ Tues - $6

Name Bow Tie Cinemas Location 144 Main St., Mount Kisco, NY Website www.bowtiecinemas.com Phone 914-666-6900 Cost See website/ Tues - $6

Name The Picture House Location 175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY Website www.thepicturehouse.org Phone 914-738-7337 Cost See website

Movie Theaters

Name Jacob Burns Film Center Location 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville, NY Website www.burnsfilmcenter.org Phone 914-747-5555 Cost See website

Car Shows & Cruises

Name Rock ’N’ Rods Cruise Location EJ Murray Skating Center, 348 Tuckahoe Rd., Yonkers, NY Website www.rocknrodsny.com Phone 914-573-1080 Cost May – Oct, free night of entertainment every Wednesday 6- 9pm; music, cars, motorcycles and raffles. Call hotline after 4pm for more information

Name Midnight Cruisers Cruise Night Location Behind Starbucks & NY Sports Club, 177 White Plains Rd., Scarsdale, NY Website www.moonlightcruising.com Cost May – Sep, free night of entertainment every Sunday 5-9pm; Classic cars, music & entertainment. Held weather permitting

Name Pound Ridge Car Show / 914-764-4206 Location Pound Ridge Town Park 199 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge, NY Website www.poundridgecarshow.com Cost Occurs in mid-Sep, free event for spectators. Includes a silent auction, music, raffle, vendors and a BBQ.

Walking & Picnicking

Name Glen Island Park Location Weyman Ave, New Rochelle, NY Website www.parks.westchestergov.com/glen-island-park Phone 914-813-6720 or 6721 Cost Westchester County residency required for admission with either County park pass or a New York State driver's license with valid Westchester address. Parking fee: $5 with Park Pass, $10 without Park Pass -- weekends only May and Sept., daily 5/27 through Labor Day.

Studios & Galleries

Name Clay Art Center Location 40 Beech Street, Port Chester, NY 10573 Website www.clayartcenter.org Phone 914-937-2047 Cost Free – Call or Check Website for Schedule Event Monthly Pottery Workshop for Port Chester Residents ONLY **Either the Big or the Little must be from Port Chester**

Name Pelham Art Center Location 155 Fifth Avenue, Pelham, NY 10803 Website www.pelhamartcenter.org Phone 914-738-2525 Cost Free – Call or Check Website for Schedule Event Daily Art Gallery (Free Admission) Monthly Folk Series (Free Music & Dance Performances followed by a Free Art Workshop)

Name Lionheart Gallery Location 27 Westchester Avenue, Pound Ridge, NY 10576 Website www.thelionheartgallery.com Phone 914-764-8689 Hours Wed-Sat 11am-5pm; Sun 12pm-5pm Cost Free Admission – Call ahead for specific information on exhibits