Celebrate the holiday season in Victorian splendor at The Octagon House. All rooms in the house will be decorated with wreaths, garlands, and the sparkle of ornaments on three grand Christmas trees. While exploring the colorful history of this one-of-a-kind home, visitors will see stunning examples of antique holiday dĆ©cor and learn about the ways…
This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory. Owner and preservation architect Joseph Lombardi once said that restoring The Octagon House was ālike assembling a 500,000-piece jigsaw puzzleā ā a task so overwhelming…
Winter offers families a unique opportunity to visit the wolves during their favorite time of year. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why this season is such a magical time for packs in North America. Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the woodlands of the…
The Train Show, run by Yonkers Model Railroad Club, features a special 12 x 18-foot display of model trains traveling through countryside scenes built by Yonkers Model Railroad Club. The display includes detailed features such as a mountain with a train tunnel, ravine, stream, model village, railroad crossings, and much more. The Train Show takes…
The Intrepid Museum offers Early Morning Openings for children with autism and their families before the Museum opens to the public!Early Morning OpeningThe Intrepid Museum offers Early Morning Openings for children with autism or sensory sensitivities and their families before the Museum opens to the public! Families receive a sensory bag with interactive activities designed…
Come join us for Saturday stories in the Library Meeting Room!Saturday StorytimeFall Saturday Storytime in the Library Meeting Room!For all preschool ages! šSiblings are welcome, too!Come join us in the library meeting room for stories and fun!Please sign up for one "ticket" as a family and list kids' names on the order form
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The Train Show, run by Yonkers Model Railroad Club, features a special 12 x 18-foot display of model trains traveling through countryside scenes built by Yonkers Model Railroad Club. The…
This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory. Owner and preservation architect Joseph Lombardi once said that restoring The Octagon House was ālike assembling a 500,000-piece jigsaw puzzleā ā a task so overwhelming…
Did you know that you can make your own maple syrup right in your backyard? Come by to learn about the equipment you will need, identifying sugar maples in all seasons, the right way to tap trees, and how to turn sap from maples in your yard into syrup on your pancakes! Sessions will meet…
Hands-on History is a free activity series every first and third Saturday of every month. Open to the public!Cast ballots 19th Century style! Practice writing with oak gall ink and quills while learning about Rufus King's presidential campaign. Cast your votes and help us decide which produce should be grown in our gardens! There will…
Join a Park Ranger to explore the Holly Forest under a full moon!Join a Park Ranger to explore the Holly Forest under a full moon! š²šLearn about the old-growth maritime holly forest at Sandy Hook and discover what makes it such a unique habitat. Visitors should come prepared with water, wear comfortable shoes, and dress…
