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Sun
01
Sep
Sunday, September 1, 2024 until Sunday, September 29, 2024 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Enjoy
the beginning of fall by traveling back in time as you experience
the 1838 Jay Mansion! Our docent-led tours share the stories of the
many eras of the Jay Mansion and give you a behind-the-scenes look at our
extensive restoration process.
Registration: Not required
Sun
22
Sep
Sunday, September 22, 2024 until Sunday, September 29, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This 90-minute walk in the village of
Staatsburg will explore the estate's close relationship with the nearby village
and its connection to the Mills family.
A guide will discuss historic buildings and highlight hidden locations
in the village that demonstrate Staatsburg's vibrant past and the lasting
legacy of Ruth and Ogden Mills beyond the estate walls. Cost: free
Registration: Required
Thu
26
Sep
Thursday, September 26, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Our gardens are magnificent during the summer months! Enjoy Japanese anemone, sunflowers and cone flowers. Spend a morning by our calming reflecting pool or wander through our new Japanese Cherry tree allée. Two days a week you can enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Not required
Fri
27
Sep
Friday, September 27, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Awaken
your senses and tune in to nature in this embodied experience with Linda
Parker. You'll be amazed at what you notice when you home in on one sense at a
time. Take this opportunity to quiet your mind and connect with the forest
using this unique approach. Max: 15 people.
Registration: Required
Fri
27
Sep
Friday, September 27, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
A guided walk through the estate's grounds that
explores how the landscape was designed to reflect the luxurious lifestyle of
Staatsburgh's owners, while deliberately hiding the turn-of-the-century
technology and labor that made the estate run.
Registration: Required
Fri
27
Sep
Friday, September 27, 2024 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Lake Taghkanic State Park
The Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association hosts a
monthly stargazing party in the West Beach parking lot. Bring your own
telescopes and binoculars or use those provided by our members. You will be
asked to provide your license plate number and make/model car, so Park
Management and Police have a record of who will be in park after hours.
Registration: Required
Sat
28
Sep
Saturday, September 28, 2024
John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
Friends of John Jay Homestead host a weekly outdoor, certified market which provides the finest New York-grown, fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, seafood, breads, specialty items and more on a historic farm setting. Customers can expect to find certified organic and biodynamic produce, ethically raised, organic meat and eggs, as well as a wide variety of artisan food items with dozens of weekly vendors. While at John Jay Homestead, patrons can also enjoy a walk, sight see, and explore flower, herb, and vegetable gardens or picnic on the historic grounds of John Jay Homestead.The Farm Market is open from 9:30am to 2:00pm for the general public, while members of Friends of John Jay Homestead are offered the Members Only First Pick from 9:00am to 9:30am.
Registration: Not required
Sat
28
Sep
Saturday, September 28, 2024 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Get to know our feathered residents! Join an
expert from the Saw Mill River Audubon Society on a bird walk around the
Preserve. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! Binocular loans available upon request.
Ages 8+. Max: 25 people. Cost: FREE.
Registration: Required
Sat
28
Sep
Saturday, September 28, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins
within Mills and Norrie State Parks might be? The beautiful park land was once
the setting for grand Hudson Riverfront estates. This 90-minute guided hike
will lead visitors through the park, exploring the history of three historic
estates: from Staatsburgh's founding as a gentleman's farm in the 1700s to the
development of The Point and Stonehurst estates in the 19th century. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven
terrain, requiring sturdy footwear. Cost: free.
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
Sat
28
Sep
Saturday, September 28, 2024 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
After an 8-year
hiatus and for the first time since the opening of the Keeper's House, the
Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct are ecstatic to bring back their favorite
community party, Aquefest! Come out to the Keeper's House and help
celebrate the 100th anniversary of State Parks with games, crafts, art
projects, puppets and much more! For a full schedule of the day, visit www.Aqueduct.org. 11:00
AM-4:00 PM | Location: Keeper's House, Dobbs Ferry | Free | Ages: All Ages
Registration: Not 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
28
Sep
Saturday, September 28, 2024 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Bring
a family heirloom, gift from a loved one, or any memorable object to this
workshop where students will prepare to express meaning through still-life
drawing. Participants will use charcoal to draw on newsprint and Strathmore
papers, participating in demos as they work from the objects.
This program is offered in
collaboration with Woodstock School of Art on occasion of the exhibition Afterglow:
Frederic Church and the Landscape of Memory. To learn more, visit
Olana.org/afterglow.
$74 per student; register at Woodstock School
of Art. Workshops -
Woodstock School of Art
Registration: Required
Sat
28
Sep
Saturday, September 28, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This tour highlights the real-life characters
and themes at Staatsburgh that parallel Downton Abbey and HBO's The
Gilded Age. Led by a costumed
interpreter, the tour shows how the Mills family and their servants conducted a
busy weekend of high society entertaining, comparing Staatsburgh to what
viewers saw on TV.
Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students,
Children 12 & under are free
Registration: Required
Sat
28
Sep
Saturday, September 28, 2024 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Celebrate
National Fish and Wildlife Day with master falconer, James Eyring, and enjoy
this rare opportunity to observe birds of prey in action! Watch flight and
hunting demonstrations, learn about their habits and adaptations, and find out
what you can do to help support these species and conserve the habitats they
rely on. Sorry, no
dogs or horses allowed. Cost: FREE, registration recommended in case there are
changes due to inclement weather
Registration: Not required
Sun
29
Sep
Sunday, September 29, 2024 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Our gardens are magnificent during the summer months! Enjoy Japanese anemone, sunflowers and cone flowers. Spend a morning by our calming reflecting pool or wander through our new Japanese Cherry tree allée. Two days a week you can enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Not required
Sun
29
Sep
Sunday, September 29, 2024 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Families welcome! $20/individual $50/family
Enjoy one of most
beloved events of the year! Bring your children to Jay Day and experience all
of the wonderful things our park can offer including live bluegrass music from
NYC's own Citigrass, pony rides, face painting, boat races, food trucks and
more!
Registration: Required
Sun
29
Sep
Sunday, September 29, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
Join Robert Titus, retired professor of Geology, and
Johanna Titus, retired professor of Biology, for a talk about the Hudson River
School of Art and the Ice Age!
During the 19th century there was something of a cultural
Renaissance right here in the Hudson Valley region. America's first worldclass
literature appeared. We also saw the birth of American landscape architecture.
Most importantly, led by Thomas Cole, we saw the appearance of the Hudson
Valley School of Art. In short, our region became the center of a truly
important cultural movement. None of this, we argue, would ever have happened
if the Hudson Valley, especially the North Lake area, had not been so heavily
glaciated. We
take our readers to see how the North Lake glaciers
created the landscapes that so inspired the great artists of those times.
Robert and Johanna Titus are best known as popular
science writers. Over the years they have written for several regional
magazines, including Kaatskill Life and Tri-County Historical Reviews, as well
as the Mountain Eagle and the Columbia Paper. They have authored five books on
the Catskills and Hudson Valley geology. The Titus's run The Catskill Geologist
Facebook page and a blog site, thecatskillgeologist.com
Registration: Required
Sun
29
Sep
Sunday, September 29, 2024 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Join
us for a family-friendly day of live music, activities, and guided hikes at our
second annual Abilities Celebration! With our well-maintained carriage roads, Rockefeller State Park Preserve is uniquely suited to
welcome individuals of all abilities. We aim to create an inclusive environment
where everyone can be grounded in nature and connected to their
community. We'll be debuting our two new Mountain Trike all-terrain chairs,
which guests will have the opportunity to test, as well as the Action Trackchair
and the GRIT Freedom Chair. You'll get to meet some
lovable therapy dogs and be sure to chat with our partner organizations to
learn about adaptive outdoor recreation in our area. You're guaranteed to leave
with a renewed sense of adventure and community! Cost: FREE
Registration: Required
Sun
29
Sep
Sunday, September 29, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This tour highlights the real-life characters
and themes at Staatsburgh that parallel Downton Abbey and HBO's The
Gilded Age. Led by a costumed
interpreter, the tour shows how the Mills family and their servants conducted a
busy weekend of high society entertaining, comparing Staatsburgh to what
viewers saw on TV.
Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students,
Children 12 & under are free
Registration: Required
Tue
01
Oct
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Relieve stress and explore the connection between breath and movement with instructor, Shivani Singh, as the sun sets over the Hudson with views of the Tappan Zee Bridge and NYC in the distance. Appropriate for all levels of experience, ages 18+. Cost: $6. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Wed
02
Oct
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Despite what Dracula may have led you to believe, only 3 of over 1,400 bat species worldwide actually suck blood. Most bats prefer insects and help keep insect populations under control; they are also important pollinators and are an integral component of a healthy ecosystem. Celebrate spooky season with naturalist, Josh DiPaola, on a 1-mile twilight walk around Swan Lake in search of these elusive and misunderstood creatures. Learn how they contribute to the environment, threats compromising their populations, and how to safely facilitate their habitat. Max: 20 people. Suggested for ages 8+. Cost: $4. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Wed
02
Oct
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Nighttime was dark and dangerous in the 18th century. Before modern lighting and police, criminals and other dark forces used the cover of night to strike terror into the lives of everyday people. Yet it was also more lively than we might imagine today. In this lecture, public historian James Finelli explores the culture of nighttime in the 18th century. This virtual program is free, but registration is required. Register at www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events.
Registration: Required
Thu
03
Oct
Thursday, October 3, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
We offer docent-led experiences two days a week but you can also follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Enjoy the roses on our legendary arbor, sunflowers and coneflowers. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Not required
Thu
03
Oct
Thursday, October 3, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Enjoy the incredible art of American artist Kristine Mays in our gardens. Mays draws inspiration from the human form and utilizes different materials to bring her sculptures to life. Explore our award-winning gardens while you spot her unique forms in the most unexpected places.
Registration: Not required
Fri
04
Oct
Friday, October 4, 2024 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Get to know our feathered residents! Join an expert from the Saw Mill River Audubon Society on a bird walk around the Preserve. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! Binocular loans available upon request. Ages 8+. Max: 25 people. Cost: FREE. Parking: $6 per vehicle. NYS Residents over 62 park for free on weekdays. Please register at: sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips/.
Registration: Required
Fri
04
Oct
Friday, October 4, 2024 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Starry Starry Night is a magical evening showcasing the bounty of the Hudson Valley and highlighting Walkway's profound impact on our region. Plan to join us at Upper Landing Park in Poughkeepsie on Friday, October 4 from 6-10 p.m. where guests will enjoy numerous food and drink stations featuring chef-crafted culinary creations expertly paired with local wines, beers, and spirits. Live music, art, and other captivating performances will create a dazzling, festival-like atmosphere before the Walkway's glass-enclosed elevator transports guests onto the World's Longest Elevated Bridge for one-of-a-kind twilight views and a fireworks display. This year, we honor the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation and celebrate their Centennial. The 100th anniversary of the founding of the state parks and historic sites system honors the vision from 100 years ago that now connects people to the Empire State's most celebrated lands and views – including Walkway Over the Hudson. Get complete information and secure your tickets at walkway.org/starrystarrynight.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Oct
Saturday, October 5, 2024
John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
Friends of John Jay Homestead host a weekly outdoor, certified market which provides the finest New York-grown, fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, seafood, breads, specialty items and more on a historic farm setting. Customers can expect to find certified organic and biodynamic produce, ethically raised, organic meat and eggs, as well as a wide variety of artisan food items with dozens of weekly vendors. While at John Jay Homestead, patrons can also enjoy a walk, sight see, and explore flower, herb, and vegetable gardens or picnic on the historic grounds of John Jay Homestead.The Farm Market is open from 9:30am to 2:00pm for the general public, while members of Friends of John Jay Homestead are offered the Members Only First Pick from 9:00am to 9:30am.
Registration: Not required
Sat
05
Oct
Saturday, October 5, 2024 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Colorful fall foliage is the perfect backdrop for Rocky's 5K. Challenging hills and wide carriage roads make it the perfect race for experienced trail runners and first-timers alike. A well-marked course with friendly volunteers, the race will feature overall and age group awards, t-shirt giveaways, and refreshments. The course is spectator-friendly, close to parking, and features beautiful terrain. For more information and to register: friendsrock.org/rockys-5k.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Oct
Saturday, October 5, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
Join us this month for hands-on exploration with Fiber Artist Celeste Sherry. Celeste will be doing demonstrations with a spinning wheel, drop spindle and other fiber tools. Stop by any time from 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM to try your hand at spinning and to discover all the work it would take to make clothes in the 19th century.
Registration: Not required
Sat
05
Oct
Saturday, October 5, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This 90-minute walk in the village of Staatsburg will explore the estate's close relationship with the nearby village and its connection to the Mills family. A guide will discuss historic buildings and highlight hidden locations in the village that demonstrate Staatsburg's vibrant past and the lasting legacy of Ruth and Ogden Mills beyond the estate walls. Cost: free Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Oct
Saturday, October 5, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
In this special 90-minute tour, Staatsburgh's curator will focus on a selection of objects that are not easily seen on tour or which tell a special story. This version of the tour will focus on all things France including the French objects, furniture, and architecture of the house. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Oct
Saturday, October 5, 2024 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Join us for story time in the Gothic Chamber, in partnership with Yonkers Public Library. We'll be celebrating the harvest season by reading Homespun Sarah by Verla Kay, a story about a girl living on a farm in rural Pennsylvania in the early 1700s, and Ox-Cart Man by Donald Hall, which tells the story of seasons of change and work on a farm in New Hampshire in the early 1800s. Free! No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration: Not required
Sat
05
Oct
Saturday, October 5, 2024 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
How did people entertain themselves in the past? Join us indoors (outdoors, weather-permitting) at Philipse Manor Hall to try your hand at all kinds of historical games. Learn the history behind these games and then learn how to play Graces, Quoits, Nine Men's Morris, Shut the Box, Mancala, Graces, Ninepins, Captain's Mistress, and more! For children and adults. Free! No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration: Not required
Sat
05
Oct
Saturday, October 5, 2024 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Experience nature through painting! Learn the watercolor technique under the guidance of award-winning artist, Anne Johann, as you absorb the beauty of the landscape before you. You may bring your own supplies if you have them; if not, supplies will be provided. Max: 10 people. Cost: $8. Parking: $6 per vehicle. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Oct
Saturday, October 5, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This tour highlights the real-life characters and themes at Staatsburgh that parallel Downton Abbey and HBO's The Gilded Age. Led by a costumed interpreter, the tour shows how the Mills family and their servants conducted a busy weekend of high society entertaining, comparing Staatsburgh to what viewers saw on TV. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Oct
Saturday, October 5, 2024 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Buildings come in many different sizes and styles, designed for different uses and tastes. Join a guide for a 1-hour walk around the estate to examine the mansion and other estate buildings while exploring the language of architecture and why buildings look the way they do. Appropriate for ages 9 and up; children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Sat
05
Oct
Saturday, October 5, 2024 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
We are pleased to host a talk with author Michael J. Douma about his new book The Slow Death of Slavery in Dutch New York: A Cultural, Economic, and Demographic History, 1700-1827.Through an extensive and careful look at the data behind slavery in New York, Professor Michael J. Douma overturns many of the common assumptions of slavery in the state. Through his research, he argues that slavery in eighteenth-century New York was mostly rural, heavily Dutch, and generally profitable through the cultivation of wheat. The enslaved population of New York grew under its own accord, was relatively mobile, and played an essential role in negotiating emancipation. Bio: Michael J. Douma is Associate Research Professor at the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, where he is also the Director of the Georgetown Institute for the Study of Markets and Ethics. He has written extensively on the history of the Dutch in the United States.Please note: This event is free to attend. Space is limited, reservations strongly encouraged. Reserve your seat at bookeo.com/clermont.
Registration: Required
Sun
06
Oct
Sunday, October 6, 2024 08:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Jay Heritage Center
Open to young adults and adults, Learn how to properly identify and remove invasive species like wineberry, mugwort, Japanese knotweed, porcelain berry and Japanese honeysuckle. Bring long pants, sunscreen and bug spray, water and a snack. Work gloves will be provided. Please be aware that poison ivy, ticks and other insects may be present in the area as we will be working off-path. Check our website for more information on upcoming events and workshops.
Registration: Not required
Sun
06
Oct
Sunday, October 6, 2024 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Enjoy the incredible art of American artist Kristine Mays in our gardens. Mays draws inspiration from the human form and utilizes different materials to bring her sculptures to life. Explore our award-winning gardens while you spot her unique forms in the most unexpected places.
Registration: Not required
Sun
06
Oct
Sunday, October 6, 2024 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
We offer docent-led experiences two days a week but you can also follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Enjoy the roses on our legendary arbor, sunflowers and coneflowers. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Not required
Sun
06
Oct
Sunday, October 6, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Approximately 4.7 miles, 4 hours, These walks are a continuation of our very popular 26 Mile Challenge and are geared for people who want to earn their 41-Mile Patch and Certificate. For these walks, we will cover the 15 miles of the OCA route in NYC in 3 segments. If you have already completed the 26 miles of the OCA in Westchester, at the end of these walks you will be eligible for the 41-Mile Patch and Certificate awarded by The Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct. In the event of inclement weather, alternate dates will be offered. Walk 2 details: Meet at Fordham Road & Aqueduct Walk. We will walk to West 125th Street & Amsterdam Ave. Street very parking limited at Fordham Rd. Public transportation: From Westchester, take Metro North to University Heights. Walk or take Bx12 bus to Aqueduct Walk. From NYC locations: IRT#4 or B/D train to Fordham Rd. Bathrooms available along the route. IRT#1 and A/C/B/D trains available at end of walk. To register, visit https://aqueduct.org/events. Important Note: These are one-way walks. Plan accordingly if you will need to return to your starting point.
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
06
Oct
Sunday, October 6, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
It took a small army to run this 79-room Gilded Age estate. See the mansion through the servants' eyes, as they rose before dawn and toiled until after midnight. The tour—led by a costumed guide—will include visiting the unrestored servants' hall. Even in its unrestored state, the hall is a striking artifact of servant life and work, featuring the servants' dining room and the footmen's bedrooms. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.
Registration: Required
Mon
07
Oct
Monday, October 7, 2024 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
What did the "Gilded Age" mean to the free, Black community of the Staatsburg village? Join site staff for a one-hour conversation exploring that question through census records, historic maps, and the larger context of race relations during the Gilded Age. Often pushed to the outskirts of society by White Americans, Black men and women were nonetheless able to foster a strong community in the face of constant adversity. Long marginalized in the historical narrative, the free Black community of the Staatsburg village reveals the triumphs and struggles of generations of African-Americans in the Hudson Valley. Cost: freeReservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Tue
08
Oct
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Start your day with movement! Get energized in this virtual session with postural therapist, Joey Zimet, and learn exercises to improve posture and function. The class will incorporate unique standing, sitting, and floor exercises that are gentle and easily adapted to fit your needs. These methods are well-studied and based upon neuroscience, biomechanics, the myofascial system, and other variables. Treat yourself to some maintenance and self-care! Registered participants will receive a link to join. Cost: FREE. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Thu
10
Oct
Thursday, October 10, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Enjoy the incredible art of American artist Kristine Mays in our gardens. Mays draws inspiration from the human form and utilizes different materials to bring her sculptures to life. Explore our award-winning gardens while you spot her unique forms in the most unexpected places.
Registration: Not required
Thu
10
Oct
Thursday, October 10, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
We offer docent-led experiences two days a week but you can also follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Enjoy the roses on our legendary arbor, sunflowers and coneflowers. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Not required
Thu
10
Oct
Thursday, October 10, 2024 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Join Melissa for a 2-mile hike and witness the spectacular view of the sun setting over the Hudson and the Tappan Zee Bridge. Leashed dogs are welcome. Max: 40 people. Cost: FREE, registration required. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Fri
11
Oct
Friday, October 11, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
A guided walk through the estate's grounds that explores how the landscape was designed to reflect the luxurious lifestyle of Staatsburgh's owners, while deliberately hiding the turn-of-the-century technology and labor that made the estate run. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024
John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
Friends of John Jay Homestead host a weekly outdoor, certified market which provides the finest New York-grown, fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, seafood, breads, specialty items and more on a historic farm setting. Customers can expect to find certified organic and biodynamic produce, ethically raised, organic meat and eggs, as well as a wide variety of artisan food items with dozens of weekly vendors. While at John Jay Homestead, patrons can also enjoy a walk, sight see, and explore flower, herb, and vegetable gardens or picnic on the historic grounds of John Jay Homestead.The Farm Market is open from 9:30am to 2:00pm for the general public, while members of Friends of John Jay Homestead are offered the Members Only First Pick from 9:00am to 9:30am.
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Explore the beauty of art, textiles, and cultural artifacts from Ghana in this special temporary exhibition in the Gothic Chamber of Philipse Manor Hall. Curated by the African Friends of the United States, access to this exhibit is included with museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
The Old Croton Aqueduct between Dobbs Ferry and Hastings-on-Hudson crosses several colonial tenant farms impacted by the Revolutionary War.Walk and learn how the war divided neighbors and families into patriots or loyalists and everything in between. Discuss their lives in the dangerous, war-torn contested ground of Westchester County and how it shaped our area following its conclusion. This free, two-hour tour is offered part of New York State's Path Through History Weekend and is done in in partnership with Revolutionary Westchester 250, the Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park, and Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct. It will cover about 4 miles. Tour starts at the Mercy College parking lot next to the Smith Ball Field. We will be walking to Revolutionary Walk in Hastings and back. This walk may be rescheduled due to bad weather. To register, visit https://aqueduct.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This 90-minute walk in the village of Staatsburg will explore the estate's close relationship with the nearby village and its connection to the Mills family. A guide will discuss historic buildings and highlight hidden locations in the village that demonstrate Staatsburg's vibrant past and the lasting legacy of Ruth and Ogden Mills beyond the estate walls. Cost: free Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: 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
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
(914) 965-4027
Why was Philipse Manor Hall built where it was? Why did the Munsee have a village in downtown Yonkers for thousands of years? How did the Yonkers waterfront change over time? Learn the answers to these questions and more as you explore the daylighted Saw Mill River and Yonkers' Hudson River waterfront. $6 for adults, $3 for seniors and students. Tickets include museum admission. To register, email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov or call 914-965-4027.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
How can nature teach us the art of "letting go" and help us understand impermanence? This nature-based walk and workshop led by ‘Snowy' Andrea Lajoie will explore growing through grief and loss. Through a series of creative therapeutic practices including mindful nature walking, participants will discover different ways they can leave impressions in an impermanent world. This program will include making cyanotypes with natural materials as a way to more deeply engage with the natural landscape and the art of letting go. This program is offered in conjunction with After Glow: Frederic Church and the Landscape of Memory. All materials provided.$15 general; $10 Members; $5 Columbia & Greene County Residents visit OLANA.org for more information.
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Experience nature through painting! Learn the watercolor technique under the guidance of award-winning artist, Anne Johann, as you absorb the beauty of the landscape before you. You may bring your own supplies if you have them; if not, supplies will be provided. Max: 10 people. Cost: $8. Parking: $6 per vehicle. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This tour highlights the real-life characters and themes at Staatsburgh that parallel Downton Abbey and HBO's The Gilded Age. Led by a costumed interpreter, the tour shows how the Mills family and their servants conducted a busy weekend of high society entertaining, comparing Staatsburgh to what viewers saw on TV. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Oct
Sunday, October 13, 2024 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
We offer docent-led experiences two days a week but you can also follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Enjoy the roses on our legendary arbor, sunflowers and coneflowers. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Not required
Sun
13
Oct
Sunday, October 13, 2024 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Enjoy the incredible art of American artist Kristine Mays in our gardens. Mays draws inspiration from the human form and utilizes different materials to bring her sculptures to life. Explore our award-winning gardens while you spot her unique forms in the most unexpected places.
Registration: Not 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
13
Oct
Sunday, October 13, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills and Norrie State Parks might be? The beautiful park land was once the setting for grand Hudson Riverfront estates. This 90-minute guided hike will lead visitors through the park, exploring the history of three historic estates: from Staatsburgh's founding as a gentleman's farm in the 1700s to the development of The Point and Stonehurst estates in the 19th century. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring study footwear. Cost: free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Oct
Sunday, October 13, 2024 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Lake Taghkanic State Park
(917) 834-2146
Our volunteer group, Taghkanic Climate Smart Community Task Force, will be hosting another round of planting at our West Beach Park Office Pollinator Garden. For more information, please call Betsy Albert 917-834-2146. Climate Smart Communities (CSC) is a New York State program that helps local governments take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing climate. The program offers grants, rebates for electric vehicles, and free technical assistance.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Oct
Sunday, October 13, 2024 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
The American Legion Post 739 organize and present monthly Flag Changing Ceremonies on the Walkway to honor our region's veterans and their service to our country. These events, organized and presented by these local veterans' organizations, are open to all who wish to attend.
Registration: Not required
Sun
13
Oct
Sunday, October 13, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
It took a small army to run this 79-room Gilded Age estate. See the mansion through the servants' eyes, as they rose before dawn and toiled until after midnight. The tour—led by a costumed guide—will include visiting the unrestored servants' hall. Even in its unrestored state, the hall is a striking artifact of servant life and work, featuring the servants' dining room and the footmen's bedrooms. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.
Registration: Required
Sun
13
Oct
Sunday, October 13, 2024 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Presented by Fred Schaeffer and special guests at Walkway's Ulster Welcome Center in Highland (87 Haviland Road) from 2:30-3:30 p.m. This event is free to attend and open to all. This is a celebration of stories of the journey that was taken to have the abandoned Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge become a pedestrian walkway. These stories will tell how the Walkway Over the Hudson came into being, first as a vision and then as a reality. The face and voice of the Walkway, Fred Shaeffer, will lead this celebration with his story of how his own dream became a reality.
Registration: Not required
Mon
14
Oct
Monday, October 14, 2024 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
What did the "Gilded Age" mean to the free, Black community of the Staatsburg village? Join site staff for a one-hour conversation exploring that question through census records, historic maps, and the larger context of race relations during the Gilded Age. Often pushed to the outskirts of society by White Americans, Black men and women were nonetheless able to foster a strong community in the face of constant adversity. Long marginalized in the historical narrative, the free Black community of the Staatsburg village reveals the triumphs and struggles of generations of African-Americans in the Hudson Valley. Cost: free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Wed
16
Oct
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on September 9 at 10 am, Hulda's Night is an adventure into the history and legends of the Preserve through live performance. You walk through the night, your path lit only by lanterns. Your group joins a traveler around his fire and listens to local legends. But your journey has only begun, and you must not tarry. Up Old Gory Brook Road, Domine Johannes Ritzema, Pastor of the Old Dutch Church during the Revolutionary War, waits to tell you the struggles of holding a congregation together during the time of war and of the witch living nearby threatening his flock. As you trek down to the Witch's Spring trail, in the distance the magical fairy lights tell you that you are nearing Hulda's Hut and the "witch" awaits you! Here you sit in hand-carved seats made from the very trees that surround you, on the site where Hulda's home may have stood nearly 250 years ago, and hear her tell her story. The coyotes howl and remind you that you are not alone in these woods as you start back. There is a war raging on all sides of you and highway robbery is the order of the day. So you must take care, keep quiet, and choose your words carefully with any you might meet along the way. For more information, visit: huldasnight.com, To purchase tickets, visit: RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Oct
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on September 9 at 10 am, Hulda's Night is an adventure into the history and legends of the Preserve through live performance. You walk through the night, your path lit only by lanterns. Your group joins a traveler around his fire and listens to local legends. But your journey has only begun, and you must not tarry. Up Old Gory Brook Road, Domine Johannes Ritzema, Pastor of the Old Dutch Church during the Revolutionary War, waits to tell you the struggles of holding a congregation together during the time of war and of the witch living nearby threatening his flock. As you trek down to the Witch's Spring trail, in the distance the magical fairy lights tell you that you are nearing Hulda's Hut and the "witch" awaits you! Here you sit in hand-carved seats made from the very trees that surround you, on the site where Hulda's home may have stood nearly 250 years ago, and hear her tell her story. The coyotes howl and remind you that you are not alone in these woods as you start back. There is a war raging on all sides of you and highway robbery is the order of the day. So you must take care, keep quiet, and choose your words carefully with any you might meet along the way. For more information, visit: huldasnight.com, To purchase tickets, visit: RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Oct
Thursday, October 17, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Enjoy the incredible art of American artist Kristine Mays in our gardens. Mays draws inspiration from the human form and utilizes different materials to bring her sculptures to life. Explore our award-winning gardens while you spot her unique forms in the most unexpected places.
Registration: Not required
Thu
17
Oct
Thursday, October 17, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
We offer docent-led experiences two days a week but you can also follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Enjoy the roses on our legendary arbor, sunflowers and coneflowers. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Not required
Thu
17
Oct
Thursday, October 17, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Learn more about the origins and influences of the rural cemetery movement during this FREE lecture with Drs. Lynn Radlick and Michael Radlick. Using the Albany Rural Cemetery as a key example, they will discuss the beginnings of the cemetery movement in Europe, followed by its spread across cities in the U.S. FREE: meet at the Wagon House Education Center. Light refreshments will be provided.
Registration: Not required
Thu
17
Oct
Thursday, October 17, 2024 11:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Enjoy FREE house access and landscape tours at Olana State Historic Site from 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Advanced reservations are not available; timed-entry house tickets and guided landscape tickets can be reserved on-site, day-of, in the Museum Store. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited. To learn more, visit: www.OLANA.org/thirdthursdays. For further inquiries, please call ticketing at (518) 751-0344 or email tickets@olana.org.
Registration: Required
Fri
18
Oct
Friday, October 18, 2024
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on September 9 at 10 am, Hulda's Night is an adventure into the history and legends of the Preserve through live performance. You walk through the night, your path lit only by lanterns. Your group joins a traveler around his fire and listens to local legends. But your journey has only begun, and you must not tarry. Up Old Gory Brook Road, Domine Johannes Ritzema, Pastor of the Old Dutch Church during the Revolutionary War, waits to tell you the struggles of holding a congregation together during the time of war and of the witch living nearby threatening his flock. As you trek down to the Witch's Spring trail, in the distance the magical fairy lights tell you that you are nearing Hulda's Hut and the "witch" awaits you! Here you sit in hand-carved seats made from the very trees that surround you, on the site where Hulda's home may have stood nearly 250 years ago, and hear her tell her story. The coyotes howl and remind you that you are not alone in these woods as you start back. There is a war raging on all sides of you and highway robbery is the order of the day. So you must take care, keep quiet, and choose your words carefully with any you might meet along the way. For more information, visit: huldasnight.com, To purchase tickets, visit: RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
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
Fri
18
Oct
Friday, October 18, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
The Friends of the Walkway nonprofit organization is pleased to offer the opportunity to enjoy amazing Hudson Valley views after dark from 212 feet above the Hudson River at Walkway at Night. With the moon hanging high in the sky and the Mid-Hudson Bridge twinkling in the distance, there is truly nothing like a twilight evening on the World's Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge. Our friends from the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association will be on-bridge with telescopes to view the night sky (weather permitting).Reserve your ticket for entry at walkway.org/walkwayatnight. As always, Walkway members are welcome to attend at no cost. Non-members can register for $5. Children 12 and under are free. Members have been emailed a special discount code to use upon registration providing one complimentary admission to Individual members, and up to four complimentary admissions for Household members.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024
John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
Friends of John Jay Homestead host a weekly outdoor, certified market which provides the finest New York-grown, fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, seafood, breads, specialty items and more on a historic farm setting. Customers can expect to find certified organic and biodynamic produce, ethically raised, organic meat and eggs, as well as a wide variety of artisan food items with dozens of weekly vendors. While at John Jay Homestead, patrons can also enjoy a walk, sight see, and explore flower, herb, and vegetable gardens or picnic on the historic grounds of John Jay Homestead.The Farm Market is open from 9:30am to 2:00pm for the general public, while members of Friends of John Jay Homestead are offered the Members Only First Pick from 9:00am to 9:30am.
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Explore the beauty of art, textiles, and cultural artifacts from Ghana in this special temporary exhibition in the Gothic Chamber of Philipse Manor Hall. Curated by the African Friends of the United States, access to this exhibit is included with museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on September 9 at 10 am, Hulda's Night is an adventure into the history and legends of the Preserve through live performance. You walk through the night, your path lit only by lanterns. Your group joins a traveler around his fire and listens to local legends. But your journey has only begun, and you must not tarry. Up Old Gory Brook Road, Domine Johannes Ritzema, Pastor of the Old Dutch Church during the Revolutionary War, waits to tell you the struggles of holding a congregation together during the time of war and of the witch living nearby threatening his flock. As you trek down to the Witch's Spring trail, in the distance the magical fairy lights tell you that you are nearing Hulda's Hut and the "witch" awaits you! Here you sit in hand-carved seats made from the very trees that surround you, on the site where Hulda's home may have stood nearly 250 years ago, and hear her tell her story. The coyotes howl and remind you that you are not alone in these woods as you start back. There is a war raging on all sides of you and highway robbery is the order of the day. So you must take care, keep quiet, and choose your words carefully with any you might meet along the way. For more information, visit: huldasnight.com, To purchase tickets, visit: RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills and Norrie State Parks might be? The beautiful park land was once the setting for grand Hudson Riverfront estates. This 90-minute guided hike will lead visitors through the park, exploring the history of three historic estates: from Staatsburgh's founding as a gentleman's farm in the 1700s to the development of The Point and Stonehurst estates in the 19th century. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring study footwear. Cost: free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
How did people entertain themselves in the past? Join us indoors (outdoors, weather-permitting) at Philipse Manor Hall to try your hand at all kinds of historical games. Learn the history behind these games and then learn how to play Graces, Quoits, Nine Men's Morris, Shut the Box, Mancala, Graces, Ninepins, Captain's Mistress, and more! For children and adults. Free! No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Inspired by your time at Olana? Join The Olana Partnership educators for hands-on artmaking using professional materials and a series of prompts to get your creativity flowing. Drop in program; FREE. All materials provided. Located in the Wagon House Education Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Rockefeller State Park Preserve is pleased to announce this special program off-site in partnership with the Untermyer Gardens Conservancy. Join Preserve educator and geologist, Kim Fendrich, for an excursion you won't soon forget! Don't miss this unique opportunity to go beyond the architecture and plantings, and experience the spectacular geological features throughout Untermyer Gardens in Yonkers. Outcrops of highly metamorphosed bedrock, breathtaking views of the Palisades, and glacial erratics tell the tale of over a billion years of landscape evolution. Embark on a journey through time on this hike with Preserve geologist, Kim Fendrich, and learn about the incredible transformation of this land that was once situated at the equator submerged under the sea, later buried under a sheet of ice 2,000 feet thick. Cost: $27.26. To register, please visit: untermyergardens.org/upcoming-events.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
In this special 90-minute tour, Staatsburgh's curator will focus on a selection of objects that are not easily seen on tour or which tell a special story. This version of the tour will focus on all things France including the French objects, furniture, and architecture of the house. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Ground yourself in Olana's landscape and use the natural world as an inspiration for improving your physical and mental health. During this outdoor program, participants will explore how to bring nature more deeply into their lives to expand their general well-being. Guided by Certified Health Coach, Hildi Kaufmann, participants will learn how to use the rhythm of nature to improve sleep, mood, and focus. This program will include meditation and mindfulness exercises inspired by Olana's natural environment, information on nutritional wellness, and open discussion. The program will take place outdoors at Olana's Mingled Flower Garden. $15 general; $10 Members; $5 Columbia & Greene County Residents, visit OLANA.org for more information.
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
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
Sun
20
Oct
Sunday, October 20, 2024 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
We offer docent-led experiences two days a week but you can also follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Enjoy the roses on our legendary arbor, sunflowers and coneflowers. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Not required
Sun
20
Oct
Sunday, October 20, 2024 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Enjoy the incredible art of American artist Kristine Mays in our gardens. Mays draws inspiration from the human form and utilizes different materials to bring her sculptures to life. Explore our award-winning gardens while you spot her unique forms in the most unexpected places.
Registration: Not required
Sun
20
Oct
Sunday, October 20, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Approximately 5.2 miles, 4.5 hours, These walks are a continuation of our very popular 26 Mile Challenge and are geared for people who want to earn their 41-Mile Patch and Certificate. For these walks, we will cover the 15 miles of the OCA route in NYC in 3 segments. If you have already completed the 26 miles of the OCA in Westchester, at the end of these walks you will be eligible for the 41-Mile Patch and Certificate awarded by The Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct. In the event of inclement weather, alternate dates will be offered. To register, visit https://aqueduct.org/events. Walk 3 details: Meet at the southeast corner of West 125th Street and Amsterdam Avenue. We will walk to 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue. Street parking is very limited. Public transportation: From Westchester take Metro North to Harlem-125th St., cross-town bus to Amsterdam Ave. From NYC locations, Take IRT #1 or A/C/B/D to 125th Street. Bathrooms available along the route Important Note: These are one-way walks. Plan accordingly if you will need to return to your starting point.
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
20
Oct
Sunday, October 20, 2024 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
See hundreds of classic cars in a Great Gatsby setting during peak leaf-peeping season. Cost: free - donations gladly accepted.
Registration: Not required
Sun
20
Oct
Sunday, October 20, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Open to all audiences/All ages, Saving seeds and learning when and how to propagate your perennial plants can help you save money, while you grow your garden with all your favorite plants. Learn about seed saving and plant propagation and division using as an example some of our very own native species on display in the Jay Gardens. This is a hands-on practice workshop.
Registration: Not required
Sun
20
Oct
Sunday, October 20, 2024 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Join us for a fascinating discussion about one of New York's first African American homebuilders. Family member Julie Seely will share her new book, Skinny House, about her grandfather and the famous 10-foot wide house in Mamaroneck that still stands today. Visit our website for more information.
Registration: Not required
Wed
23
Oct
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on September 9 at 10 am, Hulda's Night is an adventure into the history and legends of the Preserve through live performance. You walk through the night, your path lit only by lanterns. Your group joins a traveler around his fire and listens to local legends. But your journey has only begun, and you must not tarry. Up Old Gory Brook Road, Domine Johannes Ritzema, Pastor of the Old Dutch Church during the Revolutionary War, waits to tell you the struggles of holding a congregation together during the time of war and of the witch living nearby threatening his flock. As you trek down to the Witch's Spring trail, in the distance the magical fairy lights tell you that you are nearing Hulda's Hut and the "witch" awaits you! Here you sit in hand-carved seats made from the very trees that surround you, on the site where Hulda's home may have stood nearly 250 years ago, and hear her tell her story. The coyotes howl and remind you that you are not alone in these woods as you start back. There is a war raging on all sides of you and highway robbery is the order of the day. So you must take care, keep quiet, and choose your words carefully with any you might meet along the way. For more information, visit: huldasnight.com, To purchase tickets, visit: RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Thu
24
Oct
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on September 9 at 10 am, Hulda's Night is an adventure into the history and legends of the Preserve through live performance. You walk through the night, your path lit only by lanterns. Your group joins a traveler around his fire and listens to local legends. But your journey has only begun, and you must not tarry. Up Old Gory Brook Road, Domine Johannes Ritzema, Pastor of the Old Dutch Church during the Revolutionary War, waits to tell you the struggles of holding a congregation together during the time of war and of the witch living nearby threatening his flock. As you trek down to the Witch's Spring trail, in the distance the magical fairy lights tell you that you are nearing Hulda's Hut and the "witch" awaits you! Here you sit in hand-carved seats made from the very trees that surround you, on the site where Hulda's home may have stood nearly 250 years ago, and hear her tell her story. The coyotes howl and remind you that you are not alone in these woods as you start back. There is a war raging on all sides of you and highway robbery is the order of the day. So you must take care, keep quiet, and choose your words carefully with any you might meet along the way. For more information, visit: huldasnight.com, To purchase tickets, visit: RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Thu
24
Oct
Thursday, October 24, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Enjoy the incredible art of American artist Kristine Mays in our gardens. Mays draws inspiration from the human form and utilizes different materials to bring her sculptures to life. Explore our award-winning gardens while you spot her unique forms in the most unexpected places.
Registration: Not required
Thu
24
Oct
Thursday, October 24, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
We offer docent-led experiences two days a week but you can also follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Enjoy the roses on our legendary arbor, sunflowers and coneflowers. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Not required
Fri
25
Oct
Friday, October 25, 2024
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on September 9 at 10 am, Hulda's Night is an adventure into the history and legends of the Preserve through live performance. You walk through the night, your path lit only by lanterns. Your group joins a traveler around his fire and listens to local legends. But your journey has only begun, and you must not tarry. Up Old Gory Brook Road, Domine Johannes Ritzema, Pastor of the Old Dutch Church during the Revolutionary War, waits to tell you the struggles of holding a congregation together during the time of war and of the witch living nearby threatening his flock. As you trek down to the Witch's Spring trail, in the distance the magical fairy lights tell you that you are nearing Hulda's Hut and the "witch" awaits you! Here you sit in hand-carved seats made from the very trees that surround you, on the site where Hulda's home may have stood nearly 250 years ago, and hear her tell her story. The coyotes howl and remind you that you are not alone in these woods as you start back. There is a war raging on all sides of you and highway robbery is the order of the day. So you must take care, keep quiet, and choose your words carefully with any you might meet along the way. For more information, visit: huldasnight.com, To purchase tickets, visit: RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Fri
25
Oct
Friday, October 25, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
A guided walk through the estate's grounds that explores how the landscape was designed to reflect the luxurious lifestyle of Staatsburgh's owners, while deliberately hiding the turn-of-the-century technology and labor that made the estate run. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Fri
25
Oct
Friday, October 25, 2024 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve
Come paint by the river! Artist Stacey Farley will lead the group, teaching watercolor techniques and concepts of landscape painting. All ages and levels welcome! Connect with the landscape and learn skills of painting while enjoying views from our treasured Little Stony Point in the Hudson Highlands State Park. Bring your own watercolor paints and brushes if you have them, along with: a pencil, bottle of water, a cup, and a beach towel or camp chair to sit on. If you don't have watercolor supplies, no worries, materials will be provided free of charge. Register Here: https://airtable.com/app6iK33TCQXVqsd0/shrFyPPr6rxFyQQHO.
Registration: Required
Fri
25
Oct
Friday, October 25, 2024 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
The fun starts early this Halloween season at the Keeper's House with the return of our Halloween Spectacular! Enjoy the games, decorations, crafts, candy and much more! Check out the Keeper's House Visitor Center before we kick off the movie at dark!
Registration: Not 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
Fri
25
Oct
Friday, October 25, 2024 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
When author Debra Bruno discovered that her Hudson Valley ancestors had been some of the fiercest advocates of slavery, she knew she had to learn more. Her new book, A Hudson Valley Reckoning: Discovering the Forgotten History of Slaveholding in My Dutch American Family is a combination of memoir, history, and many unanswered and unanswerable questions. Historian Myra Young Armstead said it will "read like a cannon blast for those unfamiliar with this difficult past." Bruno will give a presentation on her research, followed by a book signing and light refreshments. Cost: $5 (plus Eventbrite fee)Reservations required: https://HVReckoning.Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Oct
Saturday, October 26, 2024
John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
Friends of John Jay Homestead host a weekly outdoor, certified market which provides the finest New York-grown, fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, seafood, breads, specialty items and more on a historic farm setting. Customers can expect to find certified organic and biodynamic produce, ethically raised, organic meat and eggs, as well as a wide variety of artisan food items with dozens of weekly vendors. While at John Jay Homestead, patrons can also enjoy a walk, sight see, and explore flower, herb, and vegetable gardens or picnic on the historic grounds of John Jay Homestead.The Farm Market is open from 9:30am to 2:00pm for the general public, while members of Friends of John Jay Homestead are offered the Members Only First Pick from 9:00am to 9:30am.
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Oct
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Explore the beauty of art, textiles, and cultural artifacts from Ghana in this special temporary exhibition in the Gothic Chamber of Philipse Manor Hall. Curated by the African Friends of the United States, access to this exhibit is included with museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Oct
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on September 9 at 10 am, Hulda's Night is an adventure into the history and legends of the Preserve through live performance. You walk through the night, your path lit only by lanterns. Your group joins a traveler around his fire and listens to local legends. But your journey has only begun, and you must not tarry. Up Old Gory Brook Road, Domine Johannes Ritzema, Pastor of the Old Dutch Church during the Revolutionary War, waits to tell you the struggles of holding a congregation together during the time of war and of the witch living nearby threatening his flock. As you trek down to the Witch's Spring trail, in the distance the magical fairy lights tell you that you are nearing Hulda's Hut and the "witch" awaits you! Here you sit in hand-carved seats made from the very trees that surround you, on the site where Hulda's home may have stood nearly 250 years ago, and hear her tell her story. The coyotes howl and remind you that you are not alone in these woods as you start back. There is a war raging on all sides of you and highway robbery is the order of the day. So you must take care, keep quiet, and choose your words carefully with any you might meet along the way. For more information, visit: huldasnight.com, To purchase tickets, visit: RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Oct
Saturday, October 26, 2024 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Get to know our feathered residents! Join an expert from the Saw Mill River Audubon Society on a bird walk around the Preserve. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! Binocular loans available upon request. Ages 8+. Max: 25 people. Cost: FREE. Parking: $6 per vehicle. NYS Residents over 62 park for free on weekdays. Please register at: sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips/.
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Oct
Saturday, October 26, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills and Norrie State Parks might be? The beautiful park land was once the setting for grand Hudson Riverfront estates. This 90-minute guided hike will lead visitors through the park, exploring the history of three historic estates: from Staatsburgh's founding as a gentleman's farm in the 1700s to the development of The Point and Stonehurst estates in the 19th century. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring study footwear. Cost: free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: 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
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
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
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 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Enjoy the incredible art of American artist Kristine Mays in our gardens. Mays draws inspiration from the human form and utilizes different materials to bring her sculptures to life. Explore our award-winning gardens while you spot her unique forms in the most unexpected places.
Registration: Not required
Sun
27
Oct
Sunday, October 27, 2024 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Open to all audiences/All ages/Family-friendly activities, Join us to celebrate a successful season in the Jay gardens. Bring your children and learn about how different cultures use plants and other flowers in their rituals and traditions. Decorate your own Día de los Muertos mask and make a musical instrument (choice of rain stick or maraca). Hands-on practice workshop.
Registration: Not required
Sun
27
Oct
Sunday, October 27, 2024 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
We offer docent-led experiences two days a week but you can also follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Enjoy the roses on our legendary arbor, sunflowers and coneflowers. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Not 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
Sun
27
Oct
Sunday, October 27, 2024 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve
Little Stony Point Citizens Association is dedicated to the safe enjoyment, preservation and programming of events at Little Stony Point in the Hudson Highlands State Park but we need your support to keep our mission going. Join LSPCA for the Annual Meeting + Social on Oct 27th, 3-5pm. As a not-for-profit 501-c organization our volunteers put in hundreds of hours each year assisting local NYS Parks along the Hudson shoreline with clean-ups, trail-building, capital improvement projects, creating scenic picnic areas, planting native plant species, including trees and pollinator gardens, holding community events like First Day Hike, Maple Syrup Day, "The Hoot" music festival, Global Music Initiative, Earth Day, I Love My Parks Day, writing programs, geological programs, grant writing and much, much more! Join in on the fun and register today! Register Here: https://airtable.com/app6iK33TCQXVqsd0/shrHESQ65PglRaYOM.
Registration: Required
Mon
28
Oct
Monday, October 28, 2024 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Get to know our feathered residents! Join an expert from the Saw Mill River Audubon Society on a bird walk around the Preserve. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! Binocular loans available upon request. Ages 8+. Max: 25 people. Cost: FREE. Parking: $6 per vehicle. NYS Residents over 62 park for free on weekdays. Please register at: sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips/.
Registration: Required
Thu
31
Oct
Thursday, October 31, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Enjoy the incredible art of American artist Kristine Mays in our gardens. Mays draws inspiration from the human form and utilizes different materials to bring her sculptures to life. Explore our award-winning gardens while you spot her unique forms in the most unexpected places.
Registration: Not required
Thu
31
Oct
Thursday, October 31, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
We offer docent-led experiences two days a week but you can also follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Enjoy the roses on our legendary arbor, sunflowers and coneflowers. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Not required
Thu
31
Oct
Thursday, October 31, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills and Norrie State Parks might be? The beautiful park land was once the setting for grand Hudson Riverfront estates. This 90-minute guided hike will lead visitors through the park, exploring the history of three historic estates: from Staatsburgh's founding as a gentleman's farm in the 1700s to the development of The Point and Stonehurst estates in the 19th century. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring study footwear. Cost: free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
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
Sat
02
Nov
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Explore the beauty of art, textiles, and cultural artifacts from Ghana in this special temporary exhibition in the Gothic Chamber of Philipse Manor Hall. Curated by the African Friends of the United States, access to this exhibit is included with museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Sat
09
Nov
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Explore the beauty of art, textiles, and cultural artifacts from Ghana in this special temporary exhibition in the Gothic Chamber of Philipse Manor Hall. Curated by the African Friends of the United States, access to this exhibit is included with museum admission.
Registration: Not required