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Dobbs Ferry Library Storytime
Friday, July 18, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Join the Old Croton Aqueduct and the Dobbs Ferry Public Library for our monthly toddler story time! Stop by the Keeper's House to read about a diverse range of trail topics before taking part in a small craft. Afterwards, we encourage you to take a stroll along the trail and enjoy the morning! 10:30 AM, Location: OCA Keeper's House, 15 Walnut Street, Dobbs Ferry, Free, Ages: Toddler.
Registration: Not required
Winter in July: Home Alone
Friday, July 18, 2025 08:30 PM - 10:30 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-10:30pm, Location: Dobbs Ferry, Free, Ages: All Ages.
Registration: Not required
Ossining Weir Tour
Saturday, July 19, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
After a brief walk, descend into the Weir in Ossining and explore the original 1842 brick water tunnel and learn its history: the engineering, the people and its impact! 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). Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration:
https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=334. 11:00 AM, Location: Ossining, Free, Ages: All Ages.
Registration: Required
Croton Dam Hike
Sunday, July 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Enjoy a free, easy, 2 miles/2 hours (total) loop hike north along the Aqueduct and atop the beautiful Croton Dam. 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. Note: 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°13′ 20.46" N -73°51′12.59" W. $10 parking fee/car from May - Labor Day (From Metro-North Hudson Line Croton-Harmon Train Station: 15-minute taxi.) Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration:
https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=335. 10:00 AM, Location: Croton Dam, Free, but parking is $10. Ages: All Ages.
Registration: Required
Winter in July: Frozen 2
Friday, July 25, 2025 08:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Winter in July movie series wraps up with a return to Arendelle to check in on Anna and Else in, Frozen 2! Endless winter has broken as all our favorites are adjusting to their new roles in the kingdom. However, a strange voice continues to call out to Elsa, enticing her to set out into the enchanted forest to search for answers. What answers will Elsa find on her quest? 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-10:30pm, Location: Keepers House, Dobbs Ferry, Free, Ages: All Ages.
Registration: Not required
Back to the 90’s: The Sandlot
Friday, August 1, 2025 08:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Back to the 90's kicks off with the classic about a group of kids and a ballfield during the summer of '62 in, the Sandlot! 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-10:30pm, Location: Keepers House, Dobbs Ferry, Free, Ages: All Ages.
Registration: Not required
Croton Dam Hike
Saturday, August 2, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Enjoy a free, easy, 2 miles/2 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°13′ 20.46" N -73°51′12.59" W. 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.) Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: preregistration:
https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=346.
Registration: Required
Library Field Day at the OCA
Thursday, August 7, 2025 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Join the Dobbs Ferry Public Library and the Staff of the OCA for outdoor water play, games, obstacle courses and more! Stop by and have some fun as we beat the heat during summer! 3:00pm-5:00pm, Location: Keepers House, Dobbs Ferry, Free, Ages: All Ages
Registration: Not required
Back to the 90’s: Armageddon
Friday, August 8, 2025 08:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Back to the 90's comes crashing into the Keeper's House with the disaster movie that still keeps us looking up to the sky in, Armageddon! All that stands between the destruction of Earth by an incoming asteroid, is a roughneck group of oil drillers that leaves a lot to be desired! Can they shape up and save the planet? 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-10:30pm, Location: Keepers House, Dobbs Ferry, Free, Ages: All Ages.
Registration: Not required
Weir Tour
Saturday, August 9, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Free, easy, 2-hour tour. Meet at the side (lower level/west side, near the large parking lot) 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:
https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=347.
Registration: Required
Rockwood Hall/Archville Bridge Walk
Sunday, August 10, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
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.Meet at the Rockwood Hall parking lot (description & directions:
www.nynjtc.org/hike/rockwood-hall-sleepy-hollow) behind Phelps Memorial Hospital. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration:
https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=348
Registration: Required
Back to the 90’s: Mrs. Doubtfire
Friday, August 15, 2025 08:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Divorce can make people do all types of crazy thing! Back to the 90's gives us a look at one of the wackier ways of dealing with it in, Mrs. Doubtfire. Daniel Hillard was an eccentric actor known for voices, and the divorce made him search deep to find ways to see his kids. In doing so, he discovered his most important voice, their kids' elderly babysitter! Will he be able to pull off the bait-and-switch and stay close to his family or will it come crashing down around him? 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-10:30pm, Location: Keepers House, Dobbs Ferry, Free, Ages: All Ages.
Registration: Not required
Weir Tour
Sunday, August 17, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Free, easy, 2-hour tour. Meet at the side (lower level/west side, near the large parking lot) 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:
https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=349.
Registration: Required
Back to the 90’s: Independence Day
Friday, August 22, 2025 08:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Back to the 90's takes a dramatic turn with an extraterrestrial attack in Independence Day! The Fourth of July weekend is normally a time for family, fun and fireworks, not a global invasion! When an attacking alien army comes to take over the planet during the holiday week, will Earth be able to stand up against them? 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-10:30pm, Location: Keepers House, Dobbs Ferry, Free, Ages: All Ages.
Registration: Not required
Back to the 90’s: The Lion King
Friday, August 29, 2025 08:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Our summer movies wrap up with the conclusion of our Back to the 90's series with a visit to Pride Rock in The Lion King! Simba had it all as the son of the King and future leader to his pack. However, when a jealous Uncle supplants his father, Simba's forced to flee for his life, leaving all that he ever knew. With the support of new friends, will Simba get revenge for his dad and take his rightful place as ruler? 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-10:30pm | Location: Keepers House, Dobbs Ferry, Free, Ages: All Ages.
Registration: Not required