Westchester County: PRESS RELEASE WEEKLY EVENTS IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY PARKS September 3 through 8, 2019.

WEEKLY EVENTS IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY PARKS.

September 3 through 8, 2019.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 3

Westchester County Center, White Plains: (914) 995-4050

New York Liberty vs. Washington Mystics: 7 p.m.

Tickets and information at liberty.wnba.com or ticketmaster.com. Parking fees apply.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 6

Westchester County Center, White Plains: (914) 995-4050

New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever: 7 p.m.

Tickets and information at liberty.wnba.com or ticketmaster.com. Parking fees apply.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 7

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers: (914) 864-7282

Muscoot Hike: 7 a.m. – 8 a.m.

A hike to learn more about the farm and its trails. 

Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River:  (914) 864-7322

Survival Skills: 1 p.m.

Ever wonder if you could survive alone in the wilderness? Learn skills including how to build a waterproof shelter and how to create fire using a bow drill. For kids ages 10 and up with their parents.

Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Playland Park, Rye: (914) 967-8720

Special Places, Special Insects: 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

There are more insects around us than we think! Scout the meadows, gardens and their margins for these tiny creatures with entomologist Harry Zirlin.

Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1, Rye: (914) 835-4466

Volunteer Work Project: Clearing Hiking Trails. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Great for any type of service credit hours. Bring work gloves. Hand tools will be provided.

                                               

Cranberry Lake Preserve, 1609 Old Orchard St., North White Plains: (914) 428-1005

Ponding Exploration: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Join us for some ponding and look for aquatic critters up close.

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers: (914) 864-7282

Art Show: Works by Cindy Sacks: noon – 4 p.m.

On view weekends through September.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 8

Bronx River Pkwy., White Plains to Yonkers: (914) 995-4050

Bicycle Sundays: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Also: Sept. 15, 22 and 29.

Bike, jog, ride, walk or skate the parkway from the Westchester County Center in White Plains to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers.

Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1, Rye: (914) 835-4466

Pond and Stream Exploration: 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Explore life within the pond and stream ecosystems. Wear clothing that you won’t mind getting wet.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 7 and SUNDAY, SEPT. 8

Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye: (914) 813-7000

The amusement park is open for the final weekend of the season, noon – 8 p.m.

$20 special admission to ride all day. Parking fees apply. Playlandpark.org.

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Boardwalk Memories: Art on the Beach: Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

“The Floating Forest” exhibit features ceramic jellyfish suspended from the ceiling at varying heights with lights cast down upon them, creating an engaging and interactive piece that adults and children can enjoy. In Playland’s south bathhouse, Hours vary. Final week of the season to view this exhibit. Playlandpark.org.