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Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 08:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Yonkers has been at the forefront of climate activism in urban locations for many years now. It continues to find ways to provide access to clean nature and green space for its residents, with the aqueduct being a major transportation link to many of the city parks and green spaces. Join Mayor Spano and other Yonkers official and local volunteers for this annual spring cleanup of the trail. Registration begins at 8:30 with Mayor Spano kicking it off at 9:00! Pre-register by emailing Parks@Yonkersny.gov. 8:30 AM, Location: OCA at Walnut Street, Yonkers, Free, Ages: All Ages.
Registration: Not required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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 the dangerous, war-torn contested grounds of Westchester County and how it shaped our area following its conclusion. This free, two-hour tour is offered in partnership with Revolutionary Westchester 250, the Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park, and Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct and will cover about 4 miles. Tour starts at the Mercy College parking lot (bleachers) next to the trail. We will be walking towards Revolutionary Walk in Hastings and back. This walk may be rescheduled due to bad weather. To register, visit https://aqueduct.org/events.10:00 AM, Location: Smith Field, Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, Free, Ages: All Ages
Registration: Required
Sat
26
Apr
Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Free, easy 4-mile/3 hour loop beginning and ending at Irvington Village Hall at 85 Main Street, Irvington. Enjoy the mostly level, shaded walk in one of the most historic sections of the Aqueduct. First stop is the Tiffany Reading Room inside Village Hall, to view one of the only remaining Louis Comfort Tiffany interiors. View the remarkable Villa Lewaro, the estate of Madam CJWalker, the African-American entrepreneur who was America's first female self-made millionaire. Walk the grounds of Lyndhurst Mansion, country home of notorious robber baron, Jay Gould and location site for HBO's "The Gilded Age." Along the way, we will talk about the history of the Aqueduct, the origins of the Village of Irvington and Washington Irving's fascinating connection with the Village. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: preregistration: https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=292.
Registration: Required
Sun
27
Apr
Sunday, April 27, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
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: https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=293.
Registration: Required
Sat
03
May
Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 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=307. 10:00 AM, Location: Ossining, Free, Ages: All Ages.
Registration: Required
Sat
03
May
Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
The Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct is hosting three I Love My Park Day events in collaboration with Parks & Trails NY on the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail, all on May 3rd with the rain date of May 4th. The three locations are: Croton-on-Hudson, Irvington, and Yonkers. They are all designed to tend the Aqueduct Trail and all will involve removal of invasive species to make room for native plants, and will also include trash removal. Registration is recommended and is now live; volunteers can register for their chosen event via the website of the Friends of the OCA using this easily accessible link: https://aqueduct.org/ILMPD.
Registration: Required
Sun
04
May
Sunday, May 4, 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=308. 10:00 AM, Location: Croton Dam, Free, but parking is $10, Ages: All Ages.
Registration: Required
Mon
05
May
Monday, May 5, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Uncover hidden clues to the Aqueduct in Central Park and discover links between the Aqueduct's presence and the park's design. Meet in front of the Central Park Tennis House in Central Park. From the southeast corner of 96th St. and Central Park West, walk east in the park until you see the tennis courts on your left. Walk around the tennis courts to the tennis house. (Locate the tennis house on Google Maps.) We will end the walk at Central Park West and W. 81st Street. Public restrooms are available at the beginning of the walk. For this 90-minute walk, wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Walk will be cancelled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration: https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=312. 1:00 PM, Location: Central Park Tennis House, Free, Ages: All Ages
Registration: Required
Sat
10
May
Saturday, May 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
The Old Croton Aqueduct between Irvington and South Tarrytown 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 in partnership with Revolutionary Westchester 250, the Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park, and Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct and will cover about 4 miles. Tour starts at the Mercy College parking lot next to the Smith Ball Field and will proceed north along the trail. This walk may be rescheduled due to bad weather. To register, visit https://aqueduct.org/events. 10:00 AM, Location: Bleachers next to OCA and Smith Field, Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, Free, Ages: All Ages.
Registration: Required
Fri
16
May
Friday, May 16, 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 storytime! 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
Sat
17
May
Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 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=309. 10:00 AM, Location: Ossining, Free, Ages: All Ages
Registration: Required
Sat
24
May
Saturday, May 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Join us for a 3 hour/3 mile walk along the Northwest section of Yonkers! We'll start at the Lenoir Nature Preserve before heading south from the Preserve for one mile along the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail to Untermyer Gardens. Learn the history of the Old Croton Aqueduct along the way before we tour the exquisitely restored Untermyer Gardens, once among the most famous gardens in the world, eventually returning to the Lenoir Nature Preserve. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration: https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=311. 10:00 AM, Location: Lenoir Preserve, Yonkers, Free, Ages: All Ages
Registration: Required
Fri
30
May
Friday, May 30, 2025 08:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Movies on the Trail series kicks off this year with Inside Out 2! All of Riley's familiar emotions are back to tackle on more adolescent problems, including new teams, new friends and new feelings. Will Joy be able to keep Riley positive during all the changes? Will the new emotions help or hurt Riley as she faces her challenges? 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