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Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
In collaboration with the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation,
and Historic Preservation, the Friends of the Bennington Battlefield present a
"Cider and Donuts" Tour of the Bennington Battlefield in Walloomsac, NY, on
Saturday, October 12, from 1 – 4 pm. David Pitlyk, Interpretive Programs
Assistant, will conduct a comprehensive tour of all three main points of
interest at the Park, and the Friends will offer cider and donuts to guests, as
well as a pit cooking demonstration and craft activities for children. The event begins on "Hessian Hill" at the top of the Park at
1pm; after the first part of the tour, visitors will caravan with their cars to
the Barnett House on Caretaker's Road. There, beginning about 2 pm, the second
phase of the tour will take place, followed by a visit to the Tory Fort on the
other side of the Walloomsac River. Cider and donuts, the pit cooking
demonstration, and the children's' crafts will take place at the Barnett House
location.
Guests can attend all or part of the tour. This event is
free and open to the public. Enjoy a lovely walk at a beautiful site, view the
fall colors, and spend a fun day with the family!
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Oct
Saturday, October 26, 2024 05:00 PM - 07:15 PM
Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
Get in the Halloween spirit by joining us for a evening of
pumpkin carving (5:00 pm) followed by an outdoor movie screening of the 1960
version of The Little Shop of Horrors (6:00 pm). There is a $5 suggested
donation to cover the cost of program materials. Please RSVP to david.pitlyk@parks.ny.gov or call
518-860-9094. Visitors are encouraged to bring snacks and lawn chairs. Carving
tools and pumpkins will be provided. The event will be cancelled in case of
inclement weather.
Registration: Not required
Fri
04
Oct
Friday, October 4, 2024 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
See the park after dark with lantern light while hearing fun, spooky ghost stories for allages! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Oct
Saturday, October 26, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
Join us for some fishing fun on Willow Pond! Learn the basics of freshwater fishing at the Preserve! For children under 15. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
02
Nov
Saturday, November 2, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
On this leisurely woodland stroll, we will make frequent stops to discover what sounds, smells, and feelings make this a unique time of the year in the forest. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
23
Nov
Saturday, November 23, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
Enjoy a short nature walk to see some common fall leaves, then create a variety of autumn leaf inspired arts and crafts! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
04
Oct
Friday, October 4, 2024 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
See the park after dark with lantern light while hearing fun, spooky ghost stories for allages! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Oct
Saturday, October 26, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
Join us for some fishing fun on Willow Pond! Learn the basics of freshwater fishing at the Preserve! For children under 15. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
02
Nov
Saturday, November 2, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
On this leisurely woodland stroll, we will make frequent stops to discover what sounds, smells, and feelings make this a unique time of the year in the forest. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
23
Nov
Saturday, November 23, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
Enjoy a short nature walk to see some common fall leaves, then create a variety of autumn leaf inspired arts and crafts! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Oct
Sunday, October 27, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
(631) 423-1770
On this short 1.5 mile stroll, observe seasonal changes, and savor autumn's colorful, leafy splendor. Dress for the possibility of long grass. Please call for Reservations: (631) 423- 1770.
Registration: Required
Sat
28
Sep
Saturday, September 28, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
Welcome the Spooky Season with a Crafty Kids arts and
crafts day! Enjoy a snack as you decorate a spooky coffin deco box, paint a
treasure chest perfect for hiding candy, or let your imagination run wild with
our table full of Halloween craft supplies! Light instruction is offered,
creativity is encouraged.
This is a program for children; all children must be
accompanied by an adult and all adults must be accompanied by a child.
Please
note: The cost of the event is $5 per person
Registration: Required
Fri
18
Oct
Friday, October 18, 2024 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
(518) 537-4240
Can you help the ghosts of Clermont find peace? Join us for an exciting, one-of-a-kind, Halloween experience! What starts as a campy candlelit tour of the museum quickly turns into a quest to quell the spirits of the mansion. You'll meet ghosts with stories of glory, loss, success, and failure. Some ghosts may be funny, some may be scary, some may be sad, but listen carefully as they tell you their tales, because all their stories are true! Legends by Candlelight Ghost Tours starts inside the lavishly decorated Visitor Center, filled with cozy vibes and historic Halloween treats. Visitors will be led to the mansion through a landscape of jack-o-lanterns, then brought into the mansion for a haunting experience. The tour ends with a bonfire and marshmallows. Please wear sturdy shoes, as the tour will tread on uneven terrain, and bring a jacket, as it can get bone chillingly cold along the river at night! Please Note: Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, October 1 at 9:00 am. Space is limited, reservations are required. No walk-ins. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12. Children under 5 are free. To reserve your tickets, please call (518) 537-4240. Tours at 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
(518) 537-4240
Can you help the ghosts of Clermont find peace? Join us for an exciting, one-of-a-kind, Halloween experience! What starts as a campy candlelit tour of the museum quickly turns into a quest to quell the spirits of the mansion. You'll meet ghosts with stories of glory, loss, success, and failure. Some ghosts may be funny, some may be scary, some may be sad, but listen carefully as they tell you their tales, because all their stories are true! Legends by Candlelight Ghost Tours starts inside the lavishly decorated Visitor Center, filled with cozy vibes and historic Halloween treats. Visitors will be led to the mansion through a landscape of jack-o-lanterns, then brought into the mansion for a haunting experience. The tour ends with a bonfire and marshmallows. Please wear sturdy shoes, as the tour will tread on uneven terrain, and bring a jacket, as it can get bone chillingly cold along the river at night! Please Note: Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, October 1 at 9:00 am. Space is limited, reservations are required. No walk-ins. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12. Children under 5 are free. To reserve your tickets, please call (518) 537-4240. Tours at 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm.
Registration: Required
Fri
25
Oct
Friday, October 25, 2024 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
(518) 537-4240
Can you help the ghosts of Clermont find peace? Join us for an exciting, one-of-a-kind, Halloween experience! What starts as a campy candlelit tour of the museum quickly turns into a quest to quell the spirits of the mansion. You'll meet ghosts with stories of glory, loss, success, and failure. Some ghosts may be funny, some may be scary, some may be sad, but listen carefully as they tell you their tales, because all their stories are true! Legends by Candlelight Ghost Tours starts inside the lavishly decorated Visitor Center, filled with cozy vibes and historic Halloween treats. Visitors will be led to the mansion through a landscape of jack-o-lanterns, then brought into the mansion for a haunting experience. The tour ends with a bonfire and marshmallows. Please wear sturdy shoes, as the tour will tread on uneven terrain, and bring a jacket, as it can get bone chillingly cold along the river at night! Please Note: Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, October 1 at 9:00 am. Space is limited, reservations are required. No walk-ins. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12. Children under 5 are free. To reserve your tickets, please call (518) 537-4240. Tours at 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Oct
Saturday, October 26, 2024 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
(518) 537-4240
Can you help the ghosts of Clermont find peace? Join us for an exciting, one-of-a-kind, Halloween experience! What starts as a campy candlelit tour of the museum quickly turns into a quest to quell the spirits of the mansion. You'll meet ghosts with stories of glory, loss, success, and failure. Some ghosts may be funny, some may be scary, some may be sad, but listen carefully as they tell you their tales, because all their stories are true! Legends by Candlelight Ghost Tours starts inside the lavishly decorated Visitor Center, filled with cozy vibes and historic Halloween treats. Visitors will be led to the mansion through a landscape of jack-o-lanterns, then brought into the mansion for a haunting experience. The tour ends with a bonfire and marshmallows. Please wear sturdy shoes, as the tour will tread on uneven terrain, and bring a jacket, as it can get bone chillingly cold along the river at night! Please Note: Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, October 1 at 9:00 am. Space is limited, reservations are required. No walk-ins. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12. Children under 5 are free. To reserve your tickets, please call (518) 537-4240. Tours at 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm.
Registration: Required
Thu
31
Oct
Thursday, October 31, 2024 10:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
Happy Halloween! Swing by our Visitor Center between 10:30 am and 4 pm to trick-or-treat at Clermont. Come for the candy, stay for the photo ops at our spooky-cute Halloween photo stations! Please Note: Trick-or-treating in the Visitor Center is free. The mansion will be open for regular Thursday tour hours: on the hour from 11 am to 4 pm. Tour tickets for the mansion must be purchased at the Visitor Center. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, and children under 12 are free.
Registration: Not required
Fri
11
Oct
Friday, October 11, 2024 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Wander the Clubhouse and trails of the Preserve in search of ghosts and monsters based on local Long Island myths and legends. Ages 8+ recommended. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Wander the Clubhouse and trails of the Preserve in search of ghosts and monsters based on local Long Island myths and legends. Ages 8+ recommended. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Oct
Sunday, October 13, 2024 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Wander the Clubhouse and trails of the Preserve in search of ghosts and monsters based on local Long Island myths and legends. Ages 8+ recommended. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Collect prizes along the trails as you unravel haunted myths of Halloween! Feel free to dress in costume to celebrate! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Collect prizes along the trails as you unravel haunted myths of Halloween! Feel free to dress in costume to celebrate! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed
23
Oct
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Enjoy short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5.
Registration: Not required
Wed
06
Nov
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Enjoy short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5.
Registration: Not required
Sat
09
Nov
Saturday, November 9, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
What do we see when the air is crisp and the leaves change colors? Take a guided walkthrough the Preserve on a scavenger hunt for signs of Fall! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed
20
Nov
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Enjoy short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5.
Registration: Not required
Sat
30
Nov
Saturday, November 30, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
See the Preserve for the Autumn season! Leaves change and the wildlife prepares for the coming winter. Take a guided walk on our trails during this season of change! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Crailo State Historic Site
(518) 463-8738
Do you believe in ghosts? The
people of 18th century Greenbush did! Join us around the campfire in Crailo's
riverfront park for an evening of haunted tales, spectres, and portents of
doom! Bring lawn chairs & dress for the outdoors. Program appropriate for
ages 12 & above. Younger siblings and the faint of heart are invited to
paint spooky pumpkins. Mulled cider & donuts. Reservations required by
10/15.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Devil's Hole State Park
Come walk along trail 2 and listen to scary stories from
along the gorge! Registration required at Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Oct
Saturday, October 5, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Enjoy the fall colors and incredible views of the
Hudson Valley on this guided hike.
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hallock State Park Preserve
Migration of birds heading south is in full
swing. Bring binoculars to find these challenging birds as they migrate through
the Preserve!
Tick spray recommended.
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Oct
Saturday, October 26, 2024 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hallock State Park Preserve
Migration of birds heading south is in full
swing. Bring binoculars to find these challenging birds as they migrate through
the Preserve!
Tick spray recommended.
Registration: Not required
Sat
23
Nov
Saturday, November 23, 2024 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hallock State Park Preserve
Come see what birds
are about the Preserve since migration has almost ended. Most
birds will be spending the winter in the area so we will find a combination of
wintering and year round bird species. Bring binoculars.
Registration: Not required
Sun
22
Sep
Sunday, September 22, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Happy first day of Fall! Celebrate the start of Fall with an educator! We will take a short hike, talk about the changes we will see in nature during this time of year, and create a Fall-inspired craft. Family Program (ages 6 and up). To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Not required
Thu
03
Oct
Thursday, October 3, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Spooky season is here! Join us for pumpkin painting and a lesson on how pumpkins became associated with the Halloween season. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Oct
Sunday, October 27, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Meet up with us to hike around Hempstead Lake and bask in the beautiful fall foliage! This hike will go the entire distance around the lake, which is 3 miles, so come prepared with your hiking shoes and adventurous spirit! We will meet at the Field 1 Education Center and we will begin hiking promptly at 10am. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
01
Nov
Friday, November 1, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
02
Nov
Saturday, November 2, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Don't throw out your porch pumpkins! Instead, drop them off with Educators at the park's pumpkin patches. Ask us about farming, gardening, and composting while you watch as we smash down and break apart the pumpkins you provide to begin our new pumpkin crop. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
09
Nov
Saturday, November 9, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Autumn is here! It's time to welcome the new season into our homes by using natural materials found in the park to decorate a fall-themed wreath! Only one wreath will be supplied per household. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
10
Nov
Sunday, November 10, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
As the days get shorter and the temperature continues to drop, many things in nature are changing. Join us in a fun Fall Scavenger Hunt throughout the park to identify and admire the many fascinating changes that occur in this season! To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
22
Sep
Sunday, September 22, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Knox Farm State Park
Stroll through Knox Farm during the fall
equinox. Enjoy a guided walk to observe nature's changes during the fall
season. Registration required at Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Oct
Sunday, October 27, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Knox Farm State Park
Enjoy the changing seasons and explore the
ways animals prepare for winter on this guided walk. Registration required at
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Oct
Saturday, October 26, 2024 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Long Point State Park on Lake Chautauqua
And/Or
Host a Trunk for the Treating! If you are interested in registering a vehicle for the Trunk or Treating, please reach out to the park at LongPointWNY@parksny.gov or call 716-386-2722.
Registration: Not required
Tue
08
Oct
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Laura Conner and Josh Grosse for a bike ride to Lake Awosting and a loop hike in the Minnewaska backcountry. Starting on Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road, we'll ride to Upper Awosting Carriage Road, which we'll follow until it ends at Lake Awosting. From here, we'll continue along the Lake Awosting Carriage Road until we reach the beach area, where we'll lock and leave our bikes on a bike rack. Next, we'll grab our backpacks and hike a scenic loop along Spruce Glen and Scenic Trail Footpaths, stopping at Murray Hill for the stunning views of fall foliage, before walking back to the beach along the edge of Lake Awosting. For our return ride, we'll cruise along a short section of Castle Point Carriage Road until we connect with Hamilton Point Carriage Road, which offers gorgeous sweeping views of the Palmaghatt Ravine. Then, we'll ride the last part of our journey along Millbrook Mountain and Lake Minnewaska Carriage Roads. The total distance for the bike ride is approximately nine miles and the hike distance is approximately one and a half miles. This outing is therefore recommended for individuals who feel confident about riding this terrain. Participants must bring their own bikes, equipment, food and water. Only Class 1, pedal-assist, electric bikes are allowed in the Park Preserve. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center Upper Parking Lot. Pre-registration is required by calling Minnewaska at 845-255-0752 x0.
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Oct
Thursday, October 17, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
As
autumn is ushered in, Minnewaska's green landscape becomes peppered with flecks
of red, yellow, and orange. Excellent views of the surrounding valleys are
matched by equally amazing, educational opportunities. We will start this
lesson in the Nature Center, where each student will use a leaf press booklet
to create their own identification guide. This tool will be used as we embark
on a two-to-three-mile hike along one of the Park Preserve's many carriage
roads. We will make friends with trees, getting to know them by touch, smell,
and sight. We'll also hear their story about how they grew from seed to tree,
before giving them a big hug. We will also play some leaf matching games to try
out our identification skills. This program is recommended for homeschooled
children aged seven to twelve years old, accompanied by a parent or guardian
over the age of 18. Well-behaved younger siblings are always welcome. Meet
at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by
calling Minnewaska at 845-255-0752 x0.
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Oct
Thursday, October 17, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
As autumn is ushered in, Minnewaska's green landscape becomes
peppered with flecks of red, yellow, and orange. Excellent views of the
surrounding valleys are matched by equally amazing educational opportunities.
We will start this lesson in the Visitor Center, where each student will use a
leaf press booklet to create their own identification guide. We'll use this
tool as we take a two-to-three-mile hike along one of the Park Preserve's many
carriage roads. We will make friends with trees, getting to know them by touch,
smell, and sight. We'll also hear their story about how they grew from seed to
adult, before giving them a big hug. We will also play some leaf matching games
to try out our identification skills! This program is recommended for children between the ages of seven to
twelve years old, accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18.
Well-behaved younger siblings are always welcome. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska
Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Oct
Thursday, October 17, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
As autumn is ushered in, Minnewaska's green landscape becomes peppered with flecks of red, yellow, and orange. Excellent views of the surrounding valleys are matched by equally amazing, educational opportunities. We will start this lesson in the Nature Center, where each student will use a leaf press booklet to create their own identification guide. This tool will be used as we embark on a two-to-three-mile hike along one of the Park Preserve's many carriage roads. We will make friends with trees, getting to know them by touch, smell, and sight. We'll also hear their story about how they grew from seed to tree, before giving them a big hug. We will also play some leaf matching games to try out our identification skills. This program is recommended for homeschooled children aged seven to twelve years old, accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. Well-behaved younger siblings are always welcome. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling Minnewaska at 845-255-0752 x0.
Registration: Required
Tue
22
Oct
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, for
this modestly challenging, five-mile roundtrip hike along the
Millbrook Mountain Footpath and Millbrook Mountain Carriage Road. Panoramic
views of the Wallkill Valley in its finest autumnal colors are abundant from
the top of Millbrook Mountain. To reach this scenic,
cliff-edge destination, we'll stroll the meandering Millbrook Mountain and Lake
Minnewaska Carriage Roads, which offer scenic views of the Palmaghatt Ravine.
The footpath section of this outing traverses through forests, over a stream
and over rock slabs, with sustained downhill and uphill sections. Some
participants may find this uneven terrain challenging. Participants
should bring water, snacks and lunch and wear appropriate hiking shoes. Meet at
the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is
required by calling Minnewaska at 845-255-0752 x0.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Oct
Sunday, October 27, 2024 09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Josh Grosse, Student Conservation
Association/AmeriCorps Environmental Educator, and Laura Conner, Environmental
Educator, for an all-day-long, eight-mile hike on a combination of gently
sloping carriage roads and rugged footpaths. We will begin at the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center and make our way down to the Upper Awosting Carriage
Road, which we'll follow until we intercept Blueberry Run Footpath. We'll hike
on this trail until we reach the iconic Castle Point— an escarpment featuring
impressive south-facing views of Sam's Point, The Rondout Reservoir and Lake
Awosting. On our return trip, we will follow Castle Point Carriage Road until
we meet the trailhead for Rainbow Falls Footpath, which we'll hike back to
Upper Awosting Carriage Road. This section of trail includes some moderate
rock scrambling. We will follow Upper Awosting Carriage Road back to the
Visitor Center. Please note that this hike is intended for more experienced
hikers, as the footpaths include some steep sections with tricky footing.
Participants should come prepared with appropriate clothing and sturdy
footwear, and plenty of water and food to sustain themselves. Meet
at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by
calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752 x0.
Registration: Required
Tue
29
Oct
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 09:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, for a
three-and-a-half-mile loop hike on the Mossy Glen Footpath and Lower Awosting
Carriage Road. This scenic, flat footpath follows the edge of the Peter's Kill
stream, whose crystalline waters slice through the brilliant, white rocks found
here. This lush route offers plenty of opportunity to observe the fall foliage
in all its glory. This trail does have exposed roots and rock slabs that can be
slippery when wet. All participants should come well prepared with appropriate
footwear, food, and water. Meet at the Lower Parking Area. Pre-registration
is required by calling Minnewaska at 845-255-0752 x0.
Registration: Required
Thu
31
Oct
Thursday, October 31, 2024 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
(845) 647-7989
Join Park Educators for a spooky and educational walk and talk
through the Ice Caves at Sam's Point, in costume! Learn about the unique
geology of the Shawangunk Mountains and how the Ice Caves formed. This
approximately three-mile hike includes a steep hill on a carriage road and also
sections of footpath that feature narrow boardwalks through enclosed spaces and
two hand to foot ladders to climb up. All participants are invited to wear
Halloween costumes that they can safely hike in. There will be a scavenger hunt
with fun prizes! Meet at the Sam's Point Visitor Center. Pre-registration is
required by calling Sam's Point at 845-647-7989.
Registration: Required
Sun
22
Sep
Sunday, September 22, 2024 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
We'll
be celebrating the Autumn Equinox by the fire with s'mores and some local
storytellers who will have family friendly stories for the evening. This is for
all ages. $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check) at the office upon
arrival. Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sun
22
Sep
Sunday, September 22, 2024 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
We'll
be celebrating the Autumn Equinox by the fire with s'mores and some local
storytellers who will have family friendly stories for the evening. This is for
all ages. $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check) at the office upon
arrival. Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Niagara Falls State Park
Learn about the importance of giving back to nature through
composting and the use of eco-friendly materials while creating this festive
craft! Registration required at Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
28
Sep
Saturday, September 28, 2024 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Step back in
time to the late 18th century! This free family-friendly outdoor festival
features costumed reenactors and hands-on activities. September was the time of
year when tenant farmers on the Philipse Manor would harvest their wheat and
start to bring it to the Philipse grist mills for assessment and grinding into
flour. September was also apple harvest time in the Philipse orchards. Try your
hand at grinding grain in a stone mill, grinding up apples for cider in a cider
press, and other hands-on activities.
Meet military
and civilian reenactors, including General George Washington and his horse
Nelson, members of Lord Dunmore's Ethiopian Regiment and the First Rhode Island
Regiment, Westchester Patriot Ann Miller, colonial era craftspeople, and more.
Enjoy live 18th century music from Carla & Keyes and try old-fashioned
country dancing. Visit a traveling exhibit from the Odell House/Rochambeau
Headquarters Museum. Play colonial-era games, try your hand at our
Revolutionary War spy activity, and learn more about the history of Westchester
County before and during the American Revolution.
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Oct
Saturday, October 26, 2024 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
(914) 965-4027
Get spooky with the whole family! We're watching Disney's cartoon "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" in honor of Halloween in Westchester County! Forthose interested in the history, stay after the movie for historian commentary on Washington Irving's story by the same name and its Westchester connections. Registration is recommended, but not required. To register, email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov or call 914-965-4027. Refreshments provided by the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Oct
Saturday, October 26, 2024 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
(914) 965-4027
Celebrate the spooky season in Westchester County! Join us in-person in the Gothic Chamber as we watch Tim Burton's "Sleepy Hollow" (1999). Based on the Washington Irving tale by the same name, "Sleepy Hollow" is set in 1799 New York where young police constable Ichabod Crane investigates a series of murders in the rural town of Sleepy Hollow. We'll hear from Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site manager Michael Lord with commentary on what is and isn't accurate to Irving's story, the Hudson Valley's Dutch heritage, and the history of late 18th century New York. "Sleepy Hollow" is rated R and is not recommended for young audiences. Registration is recommended, but not required. To register, email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov or call 914-965-4027. Refreshments provided by the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall.
Registration: Required
Sun
03
Nov
Sunday, November 3, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
Walk through the old forest growth of the Arboretum on a tranquil, seasonal stroll through autumns changing leaves. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
06
Oct
Sunday, October 6, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Join us for a beginner-friendly floral arrangement workshop led by florist and landscape designer, Tania Dainson. Start with a short nature walk to gather inspiration, then learn how to create your own autumn arrangement. Discover how to transform everyday elements you'd find in your own backyard - like grasses, branches, dried flowers, mosses, ferns, and berries - into beautiful fall centerpieces. Materials will be provided. Max: 10 people. Ages 16+. Cost: $6. Parking: $6 per vehicle. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Oct
Sunday, October 13, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Come one, come all to experience the Preserve in its most popular season at the peak of fall foliage! We are thrilled to finally be able to offer adaptive hiking equipment, the Mountain Trike eTrike and ePush as well as the Oasis Pneumatic walker, which may be reserved in advance. For those bringing your own devices, standard wheelchairs will work as well but hard rubber tires can lead to a bumpier ride. All-terrain devices or wheelchairs with bicycle-type wheels/tires are recommended. (Bicycles are not permitted.) We'll have two routes of varying length to choose from and there will be a hike leader with each group. The terrain will be relatively level containing forest, a lake, and fields. Our carriage roads are 16 feet wide and surfaced with hard-packed gravel. Cost: FREE, registration required. Parking: $6 per vehicle. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sun
20
Oct
Sunday, October 20, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Capture the beauty of fall foliage with photographer, Heidi Fuhrman, on a 2-mile walk in search of scenic vistas and natural subjects. Heidi will guide you to some of the best locations to shoot and will advise on framing, perspective, lighting, etc. Any camera is fine, even a cell phone; both beginners and experienced photographers are welcome. Cost: $4. Parking: $6 per vehicle. Max: 20 people. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Oct
Sunday, October 27, 2024 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Join naturalist, John McShane, for a stroll through the Preserve and learn how to identify native trees. You'll also learn how and why the leaves change color in the fall. The hike will be about 1 mile with frequent stops for discussion. Leashed dogs are welcome. Suggested for ages 10+. Cost: $4. Parking: $6 per vehicle. Max: 15 people. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Oct
Sunday, October 27, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
October 15 is National Mushroom Day! Celebrate by exploring the diversity of mushrooms in the Preserve and learning about the important role fungi play in the ecosystem on this 2-mile hike with Taro Ietaka, naturalist and former president of the Connecticut-Westchester Mycological Association. Cost: $4. Parking: $6 per vehicle. Max: 20 people. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Thu
03
Oct
Thursday, October 3, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Enjoy short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5.
Registration: Not required
Fri
18
Oct
Friday, October 18, 2024 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
See the park by moonlight while hearing the local historic and modern ghost stories from all around Long Island. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu
24
Oct
Thursday, October 24, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Enjoy short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5.
Registration: Not required
Thu
21
Nov
Thursday, November 21, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Enjoy short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5.
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area
Join us for our first annual fun family-friendly event at Taconic State Park in Copake Falls. Celebrate the change of the season and turning of the leaves with us. We will have pumpkin painting, cornhole, facepainting, photo opportunities, guided hikes, other games, crafts, booths, and more!Please note: Pumpkins will be first come first serve. This event is free of charge.
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area
(518) 329-3993
We are hosting a trunk-or-treat at the Park. Join us for a fun Halloween themed event. Interested in participating as a vehicle? All vehicles must be registered with the Park office. Please contact us at Haley.Sylvan@parks.ny.gov for a form and details. Please note: Space is limited for vehicles. This event is free of charge.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Oct
Saturday, October 5, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Thacher State Park
Enjoy the fall colors and incredible views of the
Hudson Valley on this guided hike.
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Oct
Saturday, October 26, 2024 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
The Walktoberfest Farmers and Makers Market brings a curated selection of the Hudson Valley's finest producers – farms, distilleries, breweries, wineries, restaurants, artists, artisans, and more – to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail and west approach to Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 from 12-5 p.m. Vendors will exhibit their wares for tasting or purchase, allowing participants to support several local agribusinesses in one location. With more than 150 vendors located throughout the Hudson Valley Rail Trail and the Walkway's Ulster Welcome Center Plaza (87 Haviland Road, Highland, NY, 12528), Walktoberfest features not only farm-fresh products, food from local restaurants, and beer, wine, and spirits samples in a designated tasting area, but also art installations, locally made goods, a special area for children's activities, and more. All proceeds from Walktoberfest benefit the Friends of the Walkway nonprofit organization. For complete information, visit walkway.org/walktoberfest.
Registration: Required
Fri
11
Oct
Friday, October 11, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join us as we look at the fall foliage of the Niagara Gorge. Enjoy
the crisp air with family and friends on this GORGE-ous walk. Registration
required at Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
18
Oct
Friday, October 18, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join us as we look at the fall foliage of the Niagara Gorge.
Enjoy the crisp air with family and friends on this GORGE-ous walk. Registration
required at Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
25
Oct
Friday, October 25, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Whirlpool State Park
Join us as we look at the fall foliage of the Niagara Gorge.
Enjoy the crisp air with family and friends on this GORGE-ous walk. Registration
required at Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required