Local Lore and LegendsDid you know that the famous horseman ride in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow likely took place here in the Preserve?Actually, there are quite a few lesser-known legends that take place on this land. The names of some of our most iconic locations (Spook Rock, Ravens Rock, Witch’s Spring) come from stories…
Celebrate East Harlem at the top of Museum Mile with the return of our electric series of free summer block parties. Uptown Bounce is BACK! Come enjoy an eclectic series of free summer block parties presented by the Museum of the City of New York and El Museo del Barrio. In its 11th year, the…
Enjoy eight free Thursday evenings of Jazz at Tarrytown’s Lyndhurst mansion while watching the sun set over the Hudson River. Picnicking is encouraged! Lyndhurst has also partnered with local caterer…
Join us at sunset!Promenade our gardens and arboretum under the backdrop of a crimson sky and setting summer sun, and join us for a guided Sunset Stroll. Join us to…
Tarrytown Outdoor Summer Concert Series returns with ten free evenings of live music at Pierson Park. Enjoy local bands while watching the sun set over the Hudson River! Pack a…
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, returns to New York City Center November 29 – December 31, 2023, for an engagement…
Farming Fundamentals (Ages: 5-12) Taking Root Friday, July 5th | 9:30-10:30 AM Compost Creators Friday, July 12th | 9:30-10:30 AM Rain Rain Come Again! Friday, July 19th | 9:30-10:30 AM The Chicken and The Egg Friday, July 26th | 9:30-10:30 AM Pollinator Pal’s Friday, August 2nd | 9:30-10:30 AM Saving Seeds Friday, August 9th | …
Museum staff and other guest readers share stories, rhymes and sing-alongs with children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers every Friday at 10:00 am. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Launched in 2005 by librarian and former Museum Trustee Penny Metsch, the program is open to all on a first-come, first-served basis, and…
Come spend some time in Van Cortlandt Park Alliance’s Education Garden this Summer!
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Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
Visit the David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center at Pocantico (DR Center) during Upstate Art Weekend (UPAW), an annual event celebrating the cultural vibrancy of upstate New York through events and…
What could you make if you only could use purple materials? You’ll get a chance to see in our Walk-in! Workshop in November. We’ll be making vibrant abstract art only…
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
Enjoy eight free Friday evenings of Jazz at Tarrytown’s waterfront Pierson Park. Bring a picnic dinner or enjoy local food truck fare while watching the sun set over the Hudson…
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, returns to New York City Center November 29 – December 31, 2023, for an engagement…
Full Moon Hike: “Buck Moon”Experience the Preserve after dark! Join Shayla, Hailey, and Dave for a 4-mile hike on carriage roads lit by moonlight.We walk at a brisk pace and…
Stop by TaSH, Tarrytown’s and Sleepy Hollow’s weekly farmers market, for fresh Hudson Valley produce, meat, bread, cut flowers, dairy products, preserves, wine, and beer. There are weekly live music performances,…
