Come learn about what critters live in McDonald Pond! What’s really happening beneath the surface of a pond? Join us for a hands-on exploration of what creatures call McDonald Pond home! Together we’ll uncover how organisms are connected through food webs and how they’re important to our ecosystems! This program is free to attend. Reservations are required for all programs. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive at least 15 minutes early. We will be meeting at McDonald Pond at 11:00 AM Sharp! An $8.00 Parking fee is in effect. Please dress accordingly for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Waterproof boots or rain boots are recommended. For more details about Hempstead Lake State Park, click here! Follow us on Facebook & Instagram!
musicFREEWestchester Children’s Museum · Rye
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. Held at Westchester Children’s Museum, this free music session is designed for young children to explore rhythm and sound through guided play.
From $14Westchester Children’s Museum · Rye
Interactive class featuring scarves, shakers, puppets, and more. Drop-in / 20 minutes at Westchester Children’s Museum.
From $14Westchester Children’s Museum · Rye
Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud. Drop-in / 15 minutes at Westchester Children’s Museum.
From $24Van Cortlandt Manor · Croton-on-Hudson
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze returns to Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson. The gourd-geous event features more than 7,000 hand-carved, illuminated jack o’lanterns arranged in jaw-dropping shapes, including dinosaurs and a carousel. Guests take a self-guided walk through the display and can stop at the Gourd & Goblet Tavern or the Headless Horseman Hideaway for spooky sips and haunting visits from the Horseman himself. The event takes place nightly from Sept. 18-Nov. 8, 2026. For tickets and additional information, visit: https://hudsonvalley.org/events/blaze/
FREEWest Hempstead Public Library · West Hempstead
Come visit the library for some fun toy open play! No registration necessary. This drop-in session at West Hempstead Public Library is free and geared toward ages 12 months to 3 years.
FREEWest Hempstead Public Library · West Hempstead
Come visit the library for some fun toy open play! No registration necessary. This drop-in session at West Hempstead Public Library is free and geared toward ages 12 months to 3 years.
FREEWest Hempstead Public Library · West Hempstead
Join Ms. Victoria for some stories and songs. Come ready to listen, sing and enjoy. For children ages 12 months - 3 years old. Registration begins one week before.
FREEWest Hempstead Public Library · West Hempstead
Join Ms. Victoria for some stories and songs. Come ready to listen, sing and enjoy. For children ages 12 months - 3 years old. Registration begins one week before.