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Sleepy Hollow Loop Walk along the Aqueduct and within the Rockefeller Preserve
Sunday, July 6, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Free, easy, open-air walk of approximately 3 miles/hours. We will walk north and discuss the Aqueduct and view some of its structures, including a weir, a 90-foot-high embankment carrying the Aqueduct over the Pocantico River, the ghostly remnants of an old Keeper's House, touch upon Rockefeller history and the monument in nearby Sleepy Hollow Cemetery to those in the NY Guard's First Provisional Regiment who perished during the 1918 Spanish Influenza pandemic while guarding the Aqueduct during The Great War. Meet at Aqueduct Ventilator #12, on the Aqueduct Trail just steps south of the intersection of Gory Brook Road and Ridge Street in Sleepy Hollow (on-street parking on Gory Brook Road). Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration:
https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=332. 1:00pm-4:00pm, Location: OCA at Gory Brook Rd. and Ridge Street, Free, Ages: All Ages.
Registration: Required
Winter in July: Cool Runnings
Friday, July 11, 2025 08:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
With qualifying for 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy underway, the Jamaican Bobsled team is looking to secure its spot in back-to-back Olympics this summer! Join us at the Keeper's House as we revisit their inaugural qualifying run nearly 40 years ago in heartwarming classic, Cool Runnings! 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 Age.
Registration: Not required
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