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Fri 05 Jul
Winter in July: Home Alone
Friday, July 5, 2024 08:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Winter in July movie series storms into town with the defensive antics of Kevin McCallister in Home Alone! Who hasn't wanted some peace and quiet without the family? Everything was great when Kevin was left at home on a family trip all alone: all the junk food, dirty movies, and fun actives his parents wouldn't let him do! Things can change in a hurry though, and his heaven turned into a nightmare with a visit from the criminal Sticky Bandits! Can Kevin outwit the criminals and defend his house? All movies are shown on the east lawn of the Keeper's house and is free of charge! Patrons are encouraged to bring their own refreshments and a chair or blanket to lay on.8:30pm-10:00pm, Location: Keeper's House, Dobbs Ferry, Free, Ages: All Ages.
Fri 12 Jul
Croton Dam Hike
Friday, July 12, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Meet up address: Croton Gorge Park, Rte. 129, Cortlandt, NY 10567. Enjoy a free, easy, 2 miles/hours (total) loop hike north along the Aqueduct and atop the beautiful Croton Dam. Meet near the restrooms at the rear (south end) of the parking lot at Croton Gorge Park, Rte. 129, Cortlandt, NY. 10567, GPS Coordinates: 41.22603, -73.85770. The leader of the hike will discuss the history and construction of the Old Croton Aqueduct and the features of the Croton Dam, the trailhead of the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail. The Aqueduct was completed in 1842 to supply fresh water to a thirsty New York City. (From Metro-North Hudson Line Croton-Harmon Train Station: 15-minute taxi.) Note: Parking fee for Croton Gorge Park is $10. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: preregistration.
Registration: Required
Fri 12 Jul
Winter in July: 8 Crazy Nights (PG-13)
Friday, July 12, 2024 08:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Winter in July movie series skates along with the Sandler classic Eight Crazy Nights! Not everyone looks to be redeemable on the surface, in the case of Davey Stone, running from the cops meant community service was his last stop before jail. Will the holiday spirits make him a new man, or will he continue in his old ways? All movies are shown on the east lawn of the Keeper's house and is free of charge! Patrons are encouraged to bring their own refreshments and a chair or blanket to lay on.8:30pm-10:00pm, Location: Keeper's House, Dobbs Ferry, Free, Ages: All Ages.
Sat 13 Jul
Lenoir Nature Preserve to Untermyer Gardens
Saturday, July 13, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Meet up address: Lenoir Nature Preserve, 19 Dudley St., Yonkers at the Nature Center (up the hill from the parking lot).Enjoy Hudson River views and while exploring the Preserve and the Gardens and walking the Aqueduct between them. Easy 4-hour loop walk. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: preregistration.
Registration: Required
Fri 19 Jul
Winter in July: The Muppet Christmas Carol
Friday, July 19, 2024 08:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Winter in July give us a new look at a classic tale in The Muppet Christmas Carol! Ebenezer Scrooge is the cheapest, meanest man around, especially around the holidays. After begrudgingly giving his employees Christmas off, Ebenezer is visited by several ghosts at night looking into different parts of his life to find out how he became such a curmudgeon. Will Ebenezer grow from the visits or doomed to the path he is on? All movies are shown on the east lawn of the Keeper's house and is free of charge! Patrons are encouraged to bring their own refreshments and a chair or blanket to lay on. 8:30pm-10:00pm, Location: Keeper's House, Dobbs Ferry, Free, Ages: All Ages.
Sat 20 Jul
Rockwood Hall/Archville Bridge
Saturday, July 20, 2024 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Meet up address: Rockwood Hall parking lot (description & directions: www.nynjtc.org/hike/rockwood-hall-sleepy-hollow) behind Phelps Memorial Hospital. Enjoy an approximately 3 miles/3 hours (total) loop walk, easy-to-moderate, with panoramic views of the Hudson River. We begin at the ruins of Rockwood Hall, built in 1849 and purchased by Wm. Rockefeller, John D. Sr.'s younger brother, in 1886, before John D. began acquiring and building what later became Kykuit. We cross the Archville bridge, which replaced the earlier stone bridge that carried the Aqueduct over Rt. 9 and served as a carriage trail connecting the two estates. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Pre-registration required.
Registration: Required
Sun 21 Jul
Weir Tour
Sunday, July 21, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Meet up address: 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY 10562. Free, easy, 2-hour tour. Meet at the front (upper level/south side) of the Joseph Caputo Center, which is located at 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY 10562, just west of Rte. 9/Highland Ave. at the junction of Croton Ave., Rte. 133 (from Metro-North Ossining Train Station by taxi or 15-minute uphill walk - parking lots nearby). After a brief walk, descend into the Weir in Ossining and explore the original 1842 brick water tunnel and learn its history. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration.
Registration: Required
Fri 26 Jul
Winter in July: Grinch (2018)
Friday, July 26, 2024 08:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Winter in July wraps up with a visit to Whoville and the meanest, green guy around, The Grinch! People can make you feel a lot of ways, and for the Grinch, he hated them! All their toys, noise, fun and food drove him crazy, especially around Christmas when the Who were at their cheeriest! A terrible plot to ruin the holiday was hatched, but could something change him and make the Grinch's heart grow to care about others? All movies are shown on the east lawn of the Keeper's house and is free of charge! Patrons are encouraged to bring their own refreshments and a chair or blanket to lay on. Free8:30pm-10:00pm, Location: Keeper's House, Dobbs Ferry, Ages: All Ages
Sat 27 Jul
Weir Tour
Saturday, July 27, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Meet up address: 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY 10562. Free easy, 2-hour tour. Meet at the front (upper level/south side) of the Joseph Caputo Center, which is located at 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY 10562, just west of Rte. 9/Highland Ave. at the junction of Croton Ave., Rte. 133 (from Metro-North Ossining Train Station by taxi or 15-minute uphill walk - parking lots nearby). After a brief walk, descend into the Weir in Ossining and explore the original 1842 brick water tunnel and learn its history. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration.
Registration: Required