Westchester County Parks events Aug. 12-18: Playland, New York Liberty, Muscoot Farm art show

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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. $20 nights on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 29: 5 p.m. to close.
Hours vary. playlandpark.org.
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Boardwalk Memories: Art on the Beach: Wednesdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. 6:30 p.m.
Ceramic jellyfish are suspended from the ceiling at varying heights, creating an engaging and interactive piece that adults and children can enjoy. In Playland’s South Bathhouse, through end of summer. Hours vary. playlandpark.org.

MONDAY, AUG. 12

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Routes 35 and 121 South, Cross River: (914) 864-7317
Connected by Nature: An exhibit celebrating friendship expressed through art.
At the W.P.A Gallery. Through Sunday, Aug. 18. Parking is $5 with a Westchester County Park Pass, $10 without the Pass.

TUESDAY, AUG. 13

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

Westchester County Center, White Plains: (914) 995-4050
New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx: 7 p.m.
Tickets and information at liberty.wnba.com or ticketmaster.com. Parking fees apply.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14

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

Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye: (914) 813-7000
Sunset Yoga on the Beach Series: 6:45 p.m. – 8 p.m.
All levels welcome. Sign up at thewpf.org. Bring your own mat or towel. To register: thewpf.org/events.

THURSDAY, AUG. 15

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

Playland Beach, Playland Parkway, Rye: (914) 813-7000
Movie Night: Big (PG): 8:15 p.m.
The 1988 Tom Hanks blockbuster, part of which was filmed on Playland’s boardwalk. Tickets, priced at $5 per person age 5 and older, go on sale at 7:30 p.m. Parking fees apply

FRIDAY, AUG. 16

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

SATURDAY, AUG. 17

Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Playland Park, Rye: (914) 967-8720
Volunteer Corps Work Day: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Help with invasive plant removal, trail work, beach clean-up and more.

SATURDAY, AUG. 17 and SUNDAY, AUG. 18

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Art Show: Works by the Northern Westchester Watercolor Society.
On view weekends during August. muscootfarm.org

SUNDAY, AUG. 18

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. Vendors at muscootfarm.org