Westchester County parks events for July 9-14

Editor’s note: This press release was provided by Westchester County Legislator Terry Clements.

Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye: (914) 813-7000
Amusement Park Open; hours vary.
$20 nights: 5 p.m.10 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Laser show Laser Nights: Rockin’ Lights, nightly, Tuesdays through Sundays. Admission and parking fees apply. Info at playlandpark.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 9

Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye: (914) 813-7000
Dobbs Ferry Day      10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Dobbs Ferry residents will receive discount coupons when they arrive at the park by going to the Fountain Plaza Administration Building and showing their I.D.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10

Ridge Road Park, 287 Ridge Road, Hartsdale: (914) 946-8133
Picnic for People with Disabilities: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Registration required at (914) 347-4409.

Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye: (914) 813-7000
Eastchester Day        11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Eastchester residents will receive discount coupons when they arrive at the park by going to the Fountain Plaza Administration Building and showing their I.D.

Glen Island Park, Weyman Avenue, New Rochelle: (914) 813-6720
Movie Night: Ralph Breaks the Internet. (PG-2018) 7 p.m.
Enjoy an evening swim and a great family movie. $5 per person over age 5. Rain date: July 11.

THURSDAY, JULY 11

Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye: (914) 813-7000
Elmsford Day            11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Elmsford residents will receive discount coupons when they arrive at the park by going to the Fountain Plaza Administration Building and showing their I.D.

FRIDAY, JULY 12

Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla: (914) 231-4033
Entergy Screenings Under the Stars: Hotel Transylvania 3 (PG-2018)
Entertainment starts at 6 p.m.; movie at dusk. Bring blankets and chairs for seating.

Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye: (914) 813-7010
Greenburgh Day       Noon – 11 p.m.
Greenburgh residents will receive discount coupons when they arrive at the park by going to the Fountain Plaza Administration Building and showing their I.D.

Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River: (914) 864-7322
Annual Firefly Festival: 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
It’s that time of year to witness nature’s fireworks. Catch fireflies and enjoy activities and crafts. Bring a chair or blanket. Meet at the Meadow parking area.

Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Somers: (914) 864-7268
Music in the Park: 7 p.m.
The Dan Zlotnick Band. Tickets $10 and $25. Food and beverages for sale. Lasdonpark.org.

Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye: (914) 813-7010
The Playland Orchestra performs music from the Big Band era on the boardwalk. 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Also on July 19, 26 and August 2.
and
Fireworks display set to music every Friday through August 30: 9:20 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 13

Croton Point Park, One Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson: (914) 862-5290
Hike Du Jour: 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Join the naturalist for an exploration of Croton Point’s ecology, history, pre-history and geology. Meet at the entrance to the RV area. Parking fees apply.

Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Playland Park, Rye: (914) 967-8720
Volunteer Corps Work Day: Summer Ecology Walk: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Help with invasive-plant removal, trail work, beach cleanup and more. A great way to have fun, get some exercise and give something back to the earth.

Saxon Woods Pool, White Plains: (914) 995-4480
Family Fun Day: Noon – 4 p.m.
Music, dance, fun and games all afternoon. Free admission with pool fee. Rain date: July 14.

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Story Craft: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Listen to a story and make a craft. $5; registration required at (914) 864-7286.

SUNDAY, JULY 14

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Farmers Market: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Nearly 30 local farmers offer a variety of produce and other food goods Sundays through October.

Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla: (914) 231-4033
Hispanic Heritage Day: Noon – 7 p.m.
Music, entertainment, crafts and food vendors.

Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye: (914) 813-7010
Playland Latin Palooza Spectacular: Noon
Concert featuring Playland DJ, Longe, Penelope Robin, Strings ’n’ Skins, and Genessa & The Selena Experience. Free with admission to park.

More info at parks.westchestergov.com.