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 1 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 2 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 3 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 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 5 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 6 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 7 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 8 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. 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 $3.50 for 25 pitches; buy 5 tokens for $17.50, get one free 9 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. 10 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 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 Warm-up (35 balls) $7.00; small bucket (70 balls) $10.00; large bucket (130 balls) $14.00 11 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.