Weekend Guide-October 9-12

 

Welcome to the weekend! Does anyone else feel like this was a long week? Could it be because it was our first full week in a while? Well don’t get used to 5 day school weeks just yet…Monday brings another day off as we celebrate Christopher Columbus!  There is a good amount of celebrating to be had this weekend, be it as school’s celebrate their teams (go Blind Brook) or towns celebrate Columbus Day with carnivals and fairs.  If you haven’t been apple and pumpkin picking yet, maybe this weekend is the perfect opportunity while there are still apples and pumpkins to be picked! No matter what you do, I hope you enjoy it with family and friends! 

 

Blind Brook Homecoming Weekend

Homecoming weekend is this weekend October 9 & 10th!  Come out and you’re your support for our fabulous school, and amazing athletes and coaches.  If you come to the JV & Varsity soccer games be sure to wear white as part of the “White Out” on Friday, October 9 and blue during the "Blue Out" on Saturday, October 10 during the Varsity & JV volleyball and football games.  Wear your school colors and support our Trojans!

Game Schedule is as follows:

Friday, October 9, 2015

JV Boys Soccer Edgemont vs. Blind Brook 4:30pm

Varsity Girls Soccer Hastings vs. Blind Brook 6:00pm

Varsity Boys Soccer Yonkers vs. Blind Brook 8:00pm

Saturday, October 10, 2014

Varsity Girls Volleyball North Salem vs. Blind Brook 12:00pm

JV Girls Volleyball Clarkstown South vs. Blind Brook 1:30pm

Varsity Football Valhalla vs. Blind Brook 7:30pm

 

Sesame Street at the Westchester County Center

This weekend, Friday -10:30, Saturday 10:30 & 2:30 and Sunday at 2pm, don’t miss Sesame Street Live.  This is a fun-filled, interactive learning experience is on-stage and up-close on the audience floor! “Like television's Sesame Street, each Sesame Street Live production features timeless tunes and lessons for all ages. The universal appeal of each Broadway-quality musical production continues long after preschool. Adults will appreciate the high-tech stagecraft, cleverly written script, and music they'll recognize and enjoy sharing with children. Purchase tickets at the Westchetser County Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com*, or call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000*. * Additional Fees Apply. * “

 

Rye Library

On Saturday, from 11-12pm, kids ages 3.5 and up, along with their caregiver can participate in Family Story Time and Craft.  “Children listen to age-appropriate stories and participate in fun games, rhymes and other activities to develop pre-literacy skills and an interest in books and reading.  Felt boards, puppets and other props are sometimes used to enhance stories and model future classroom experience.  A fun craft project is designed around the story theme or a seasonal topic.  Parents and caregivers are asked to assist younger children using scissors, glue and other art materials.  60 minutes.”

 

Larchmont Library

Today, October 9th, from 3:30-4:30pm, children ages 8-11 can participate in the first meeting of the graphic novel book group! To register online, CLICK HERE.

 

Harrison NY Activities

It’s a busy weekend in Harrison! Starting off on Saturday, the big rivalry between Harrison and Rye commences at 11 am at HHS McGillicudy Field with what’s sure to be an exciting football game!!

On Saturday night there will be a concert with fireworks in Silver Lake starting at 7pm.

And on Sunday, October 11th, don’t miss the Annual Harrison Police Department’s Open House and/or the Annual Car Show in Silver Lake.  Both start at 10am

And finally, on Monday, Columbus Day, check out the “Its Great to Live in Harrison” Parade and Fair. The parade starts at 10am and goes down Halstead Ave ending at Ma Riis Park where the Fair begins directly following. There will be fun rides, games, food, and plenty of other booths.  Check out the “I Heart Harrison” Facebook Page to learn more!

Fare Walk

The Westchester Fare Walk for Food Allergy is Saturday, October 10th at 1pm at Glen Island Park in New Rochelle.  This is a wonderful event which raise funds and awareness to “create a safer, more inclusive world for the 15 million Americans with food allergies.”  To learn more, participate, and/or donate, click here

Eastchester Carnival and Parade

You will want to head to Eastchester this Columbus Day for their super fun 4-day carnival, the 41st annual holiday parade and more.

The carnival, at Lake Isle Country Club, boasts rides for kids (and adults) of all ages, fun games with prizes, yummy food, and activities for the kids.

The carnival opens tonight, Friday, at 6pm, Saturday at 1, Sunday at 1 and Monday 1-6pm.  Wristbands are $25 Saturday and Sunday 1-7.  The parade begins at 330pm at Immaculate Conception and be sure to stay for the fireworks at 9pm.  Parking is available for free in the Vernon Hills shopping center.

Fall Flicks Outdoor Movie Series

This is the last one of the season!!  Tonight, October 9th, take advantage of the beautiful Fall weather and enjoy free, family friendly movies at the Cross County Shopping Center.  Movies will take place on the Green, in the center of the mall. Tonight’s movie is Big Hero 6.  Arrive at 5PM for “pre-show entertainment, including live music, fall snacks and sampling from the Yonkers Brewing Company plus other Cross County retailers.”  Movies begin at sundown. Don't forget to bring your own chair or blanket to enjoy the show.”

 

Westchester Children’s Museum

Check out the all new children’s museum!  Admission price is currently “Pay-What-You-Wish.” “The Westchester Children’s Museum, located on the Boardwalk at Playland in Rye, is open for the season. The museum’s hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Mondays and Tuesdays are reserved for by-appointment groups.

Among the exhibits this year are:

•           “Build Your Own Roller Coaster” - an interactive, hands-on experience that involves the creation of your own roller coaster from design phase to testing phase. Visitors will have a chance to make discoveries about force, energy, friction, and stability - all while having a great time. Sponsored by Con Edison.

•           KEVA planks - an interactive experience comprised of thousands of small, uniform building planks yielding endless creation possibilities. Incorporating elements of art and architecture, the exhibit will challenge children, fuel creativity, and allow for collaborative interaction.

  • Make things fly - The fun begins when junior inventors use odd materials to create a flying object and then experiment with it in the museum’s fantastic wind tunnel.”
  • A Makers Space- This exhibit “gives children a place to build or take apart objects for the simple pleasure of figuring out how things work. Building materials will change from week to week, so keep visiting.”
  • “The art wall and windows give young children a broad canvas on which to draw and paint, enlarging their imaginations as well as the large muscles needed to create their masterpieces.”
  • “SHADOW AND LIGHT- Explore the properties of light and shadow by putting on a play using shadow puppets or full body shadows, or create a unique piece of shadow art.”

For more info, visit their website.

 

Pleasantville Farmer’s Market

Every Saturday from May 23rd (8:30-1) through December 5, the Pleasantville Farmer’s Market is open for all to enjoy in Memorial Plaza, next to the train station. There will be “farm-fresh foods, prepared foods created with regionally sourced ingredients, as well as many other unique offerings. It's a great way to support local agriculture and eat healthy year-round.”

On Saturday from 9:30-11, just for the kids, Kiwi Camp representatives will be visiting “with an activity of their own to share with kids.”

And don’t miss the Apple Pie Contest! Learn more here.

 

Little Rockers at Garcias

On Saturday, October 10th at 11am, right next door to the Captiol Theatre in Port Chester is Garcia’s.  Check out this children’s music workshop series happening every weekend at Garcia’s this fall!

“The Rock and Roll Playhouse Curriculum Director Devlin Goldberg and Dan Griffith from Ramblin’ Dan and the Freewheelin’ Band will lead the workshops, along with special guests.

The Music for Little Rockers series is designed to keep children moving, playing and singing while simultaneously reaching developmental milestones and listening to classic tunes.  Adults will love the cool selection of genres and popular music hits through the decades, and all are encouraged to participate fully.  

Workshops are 60 minutes and are specifically designed for children 7 and under, but all members of the family are welcome.”

This week’s theme: “ World Music-Take a trip around the world from Mexico to Ireland to South Africa and more.”

Tickets available here

 

Bruce Museum

The Bruce Museum is a hidden gem just up the road from us in nearby Greenwich, CT.  After you’ve checked out the museum, head across the street to a super fun playground the kids are sure to love!

Today, Friday, from 2:30-2:45, check out the Marine Tank Animal Feeding.  Free with admission and no reservation required!

Saturday, October 10th from 10-5 is The Outdoor Arts Festival, which features more than 80 artists from across the country.  “All works are available for purchase and artists are on hand to discuss their work.  The Bruce Museum's Outdoor Arts Festival has been ranked in the top 20 nationally among Fine Arts Fairs, drawing strong competition among artists who want to participate in the show.”

There will be live music, food, and children’s art activities for a fun family day. The festival admission price of $8 includes admission to the Bruce Museum galleries. Admission is free to members and children less than 5 years old.

 

Scared By the Sound

Since it’s October and the month of Halloween, Scared by the Sound Haunted House is back open at Playland.  There will be a thrilling and slightly terrifying Haunted House, a Crypt Walk, Haunted Wine Cellar, Creepy Morgue, Tunnels of Doom and more.  Scared by the Sound is open weekends in October and Thursday, October 29th.  Parking is free.  The amusement park rides are not open for the event.  It is a walk-through dark attraction and may be too scary for children under 10.  Learn more here.

 

Horseman’s Hollow

Speaking of scary…Horseman’s Hollow takes “the tale of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow to its darkest extremes, Horseman’s Hollow returns to the village for 15 evenings of highly entertaining haunted mayhem.”

“Philipsburg Manor transforms into a terrifying landscape ruled by the undead, the evil, and the insane. Visitors begin walking a haunted trail, stumbling upon scary scenes of a town driven mad by the Headless Horseman. The Hollow’s unfortunate inhabitants are all too ready to keep visitors from ever leaving. Creatures, human and otherwise, lurk in the shadows, ready to terrify the unsuspecting while incredible special effects disorient and unsettle. Elaborate costumes and the work of award-wining feature-film makeup artists make it all too real.

Those who survive the trail enter the terrifying ruins of Ichabod’s Schoolhouse, where they must endure a twisted maze of horrors too terrible to describe, only to end up in the lair of the Horseman.

Heads will definitely roll…maybe even your own! This is Sleepy Hollow’s premier haunted attraction, right in the heart of the village. Most nights SELL OUT IN ADVANCE.

WARNING: This event is NOT suitable for adults who are claustrophobic, have heart or respiratory conditions, are prone to seizures, or have other chronic health conditions. Enter at your own risk!

Recommended for ages 10+.”

 

Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones museum is an amazing place for the kids.  Located about 20 minutes north of Rye Brook, in Norwalk, CT, it’s perfect for the whole family! Check them out here, then head on over for a fun filled day of learning and hands-on activities the kids will adore!  The museum is open on the 4th but closing early!

Check out, Mega Making, Stepping Stone’s newest exhibit experience, which was “designed by Stepping Stones to celebrate creativity in our children! They will be the future engineers, designers, inventors, artists, teachers, scientists and the ones shaping the world - maybe in as little as 10 years from now!”

“The Mega Making exhibit experience is organized into five main areas: Art, Textiles, Construction/Woodworking, Tinkering and Book Nook/Future Ideas. Using real materials and real tools, young makers can explore art, textiles, construction and woodworking, tinkering and gadgets and a variety of materials, techniques and projects!”  There will be staff members to help get kids started, “whether it’s working a needle and thread for the first time, practicing using wrenches and screwdrivers, tinkering with batteries and buzzers or picking out the perfect artist medium. Something for all ages, best for 5 and older. Children and their adults will surely enjoy a unique experience together!”

Check out the newest special exhibit, Broken? Fix It!, teaching our younger generation how much fun it is to fix something, rather than throw it away.

View the Past and Present display showcasing familiar objects that have transformed over time; like the typewriter and the iPad, the telephone and the iphone.”

This Saturday from 9-11am is Accessibility Day, meaning, the museum offers “free admission for families of children with special needs. Enjoy the museum's engaging exhibits, mingle with other families and learn with your child in a safe, welcoming, ADA compliant environment. An Open Arms Program. Learn More

Families may enter for free at any time between 9:00 and 11:00 am.

This event is open to all special needs families, no registration is needed.”

On Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday (different times each day) Global Energy – The Musical will be performed for audiences to enjoy.  “Tour Carbon City and discover the wonders of fire, wind, water and the sun. Global Energy – The Musical addresses complex scientific issues on energy and conservation, presenting them in a whimsical way.  Based on stories, poems and songs by children from the United States, the Kingdom of Jordan and Rwanda; put to music by acclaimed singer songwriter Tina deVaron; and performed by Child’s Play Touring Theatre.”

And on Sunday from 11-11:45pm, check out “Exhibit Explorers -Join our Play Explorers in exploring different landmarks and features throughout the museum. This is a scavenger hunt and mapping activity, so bring a sense of adventure!”

And good news, the museum is open on Monday, Columbus Day, in case you’re looking for something to do!

 

Pearl River Day

On Saturday October 10, 2015 from 11:00am to 6:00pm the Pearl River Chamber of Commerce will host the 9th Annual “Pearl River Day” Festival. Don’t miss this day full of community fun.Wristbands will be available for sale at a price of $15 per child includes inflatables, face painting, preschool craft area for little ones, one pumpkin to paint, one sand art to fill, nail painting, tattoos, kids bingo. There will also be a magic show, karate performance, science, DJ’s, dance performances, 50/50 raffle, beer garden and more.

 

Activities at Barnes & Noble

Looking for an indoor activity, why not head to Barnes and Noble on Saturday for Star Wars Reads Day for activities, trivia and special offers. Cosplay is welcome.

Also, Saturday October 10, 2015 11:00 AM  check out this week’s storytime and activities featuring Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues by James Dean.  Nearby Barnes and Nobles include White Plains, Yonkers, Stamford, and Palisades Center.

 

Neuberger Second Saturdays

On Saturday from 1-4pm, check out the Family and Kids Program and learn about all the things you can do with line, color and shape! “Ever wondered what kinds of elements artists use to create their masterpieces? Come explore the many ways you can use Line, Color, and Shape in a workshop with guest artist Ann Ladd. And don’t miss your chance to say good-bye to When Modern was Contemporary: The Roy R. Neuberger Collection, which will be leaving on tour at the beginning of December! There will be live music, storytelling, and light refreshments for the whole family.  Tickets: FREE for Neuberger Family Circle Members and above. Non-members: $10 per child 18 and under, adults free.”

Stamford Nature Center

The Stamford Nature Center is another fabulous destination just up the Merritt!

On Sunday from 10-2pm, don’t miss the Sunday Farmers Market!  There will be SNC’s own farm-fresh eggs from the chickens on Heckscher Farm, maple syrup made in the SNC’s own Maple Sugar House, and wool from their sheep. There will be weekly farm-related family activities with the "Market Madness" program led by one of the environmental educators.

*SM&NC Sunday Market Admission Only: FREE.

Please note free entry to the Farm Market does not include: Galleries, Heckscher Farm, Nature's Playground, hiking trails or participation in the Market Madness program.

Also on Sundays from September 13th -October 11th, from 10-3pm, check out Market Madness Sundays!  “Support local farmers and explore the SM&NC through hands-on activities and with our Market Madness Sunday programs. Come for a self-guided craft on the meadow, meet our farm animals up close, and see Bert & Edie, our North American River Otters, have their lunch each week. At 11 am weekly, join us for Treats and Eats, where we'll make or explore (and eat!) a yummy local treat, such as salsa or ice cream (weather permitting)!”

And finally, on Sunday, don’t miss the two sessions of Scarecrow Making from 2 - 3 and 3 - 4 pm. “Bring your family for the SM&NC's 6th annual scarecrow making program and create a scarecrow for our Harvest Festival Weekend contest. Families can create a life-size scarecrow that will be exhibited and entered in our scarecrow contest at Harvest Festival (Oct. 17 & 18), then can be picked up in time to grace their lawns for Halloween.

Some materials are provided, but families are encouraged to bring clothing or accessories to help with their creation. One scarecrow per family. Supplies are limited to 12 families per session; pre-registration and pre-payment are recommended due to popularity. Please call 203.977.6521 to register. Participating families must agree to leave the scarecrow for the Harvest Festival and pick it up the week after the Festival.

Members: $5 per family | Non-Members: $10 per family plus gate admission.”

 

 

Maritime Aquarium

There is always SO much going on at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, CT.

Dragons! Real or Myth?, Meerkats and Jiggle a Jelly are among some of the amazing current exhibits at the aquarium.

This weekend from 11-3, Saturday and Sunday, come learn about Water Quality Stations.  “Rain can wash excess fertilizer, dog feces and other pollutants off our lawns. But where does it all end up? Yes, in Long Island Sound. Stop by our Water Quality Station to watch this happen in a tabletop demonstration, and to learn the best place to wash your car and the best way to maintain a healthy lawn and a healthy Sound. Plus, touch a live diamondback terrapin, and purchase a soil testing kit ($1) that will give you an analysis of your lawn from the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.”

Also 11-3 on Saturday and Sunday, check out the Toy Boat-Making Workshop.  “Visit the Toy Boat-Making area on weekends for a fun 20-minute boat-building project. Build and decorate a toy sailboat to take home as a special keepsake of your Maritime Aquarium visit. Cost: $5 per child (in addition to Aquarium admission).”

The aquarium is definitely worth a trip up the Merritt or 95!

Click here to learn more about Maritime.

 

Greenburgh Nature Center

The GNC always has a fun array of activities for families to enjoy each weekend!

On Saturday October 10th at 11:30am, head out on Teaching Trails-“ Guided trail experience in our woodland forest. Learn which of the animals left specific tracks and discover how a variety of wildlife make their homes within the trees. Program runs approximately 45 minutes. FREE!”

And on Sunday, October 11th from 11-3pm, don’t miss the Fall Festival!  There will be “scarecrow building, pumpkin carving, pumpkin painting, cider making, meeting the animals, scavenger hunts, tractor rides, and more! Fee if pre-registered by Oct. 10: Members $5, Non-members $10. Children under 2, FREE. Fee day of event: Members $8, Non-members $15, Children under 2, FREE, $5 per pumpkin painting, $10 per pumpkin carving, $2 per scarecrow building. Please note, limited numbers of each are available. Scarecrows are left at the Nature Center and used at our Scarecrows & Pumpkins Parade on Oct. 25. Food from Shoprite Scarsdale available for purchase, with proceeds donated to GNC. Event held Rain or Shine. No Refunds. BOOK NOW

Finally, on Monday at 2pm, come Meet The Animals- “Join the herd as a naturalist presents an informative program that allows you to get up-close and hands-on with some of the Nature Center’s live animals! What wild fun will you have today? FREE for members; Non-members $8/person.”

 

Hudson River Museum

The Hudson River Museum, in Yonkers, boasts an amazing Planetarium, six galleries, and a mansion!

This weekend there are planetariums shows for all ages!  The 12:30 show is for “younger school-age children. The content and delivery of these shows inspires the youngest future astronomers to learn about the skies.”  The 2pm and 3:30pm shows are appropriate for ages 8+.

In addition, this weekend HRM has Art Projects for the kids (making a dancer in a box) on Saturday and Sunday from 1-4pm and Science Projects on Saturday from 1-4, Solar Power Workshops and until October 24th, “Arrays- Build and test a setup of solar cells that generate electric current. Discover machines that operate with energy from the Sun.”

For more info, click here.

 

Clay Arts Center

Get those creative juices running with the super fun drop-in clay class at the Clay Art Center right here in Port Chester.  Ages 5-99 can create a beautiful masterpiece from 2-4pm every Saturday for $25 per adult and $15 for children under 12.  There is a $5 per piece firing fee.

“One-time class for adults, children and families interested in experimenting with clay for the first time. Plan a great afternoon with friends, family, or just for you while exploring your inner artist in this fun and messy introduction to clay! Professional ceramic artists guide fun, featured weekly projects - decided by the instructor. Projects take between 1.5- 2 hours. This class includes materials. SPACE IS LIMITED. Tickets go on sale at the front desk 30 minutes prior to each session. First Come First Served.”

 

Michael’s

Most Saturdays, from 10-12pm, Michael’s offers a fun crafting opportunity for kids to participate in while their parents shop! This Saturday’s project sounds like a blast for kids, it’s creating a “Kids Club® Perler Frankenstein,” perfect to get in the Halloween Spirit!

For just $2, kids can spend 30 minutes at this drop-in program, have fun, express their creativity, and take home a completed project.  Supplies include.  For more information click here.

 

Crafts at Lakeshore

Lakeshore will also be holding a fun, free crafting workshop this Saturday from 11-3pm for kids ages 3 & up.  Their project also sounds like lots of fun, creating a “Not-So-Scary Scarecrow.” Click here to learn more.

Farmer’s Market in Rye

All summer long, Rye hosts a great farmer’s market in the back parking lot behind Encore, Chase bank and Blue Mercury on Sundays from 8:30-2pm.  

Apple Picking

My all time favorite fall activity is apple and pumpkin picking with my family.  The question always becomes where to go!? So these are my picks for the closest and most fun orchards.  Feel free to let me know if I missed any good ones or should delete any from this list!

·      Harvest Moon- Their fall festival began last weekend and continues every weekend from 10-5 both Saturday and Sunday.  There will be “Live Music, Pumpkins, Bounce House, Hayrides , Pony Rides,Face Painting, Apple Cannons, Fresh Made Apple Cider Doughnuts,Farm Animals (Please no feeding or petting!)BBQ food and of course smoked turkey legs! No admission charge but every event has their own fee.”

·       Outhouse Orchards- This orchard is located in Northern Westchester and in addition to applepicking, they also have a corn maze and pumpkins patch. 

·      Wilkens-Apples, a pumpkin patch and three markets...what else do you need?

·      Silvermans- This orchard boasts apples, a pumpkin patch, animal farm and corn maze and is located in nearby Easton, CT 

·      Barton Orchards- In Poughquog, NY $3 general admission. 

·      Stuart-  I just went there myself recently.  There were tons of low apples which were perfect for the kids to reach and pluck off the trees.  Advice: wear pants and sneakers…there’s some poison ivy at the base of some trees.  And get the cider donuts…AMAZING!  Only 35 mins from Rye Brook! 

·      Dr. Davies Farm- Just over the Tappan Zee bridge in Congers in Rockland County. In addition to apple picking they also have fun tractor rides.

 

The movies are also a fun weekend option.  Hotel Transylvania 2 is out in theaters and looks perfect for the kids! 

Or maybe the Bronx Zoo?  One of the best Halloween traditions, Boo at the Zoo, is back at the Bronx Zoo, weekends in October. “Stop by for music, magic, and fun facts about our favorite animals that are surrounded by Mystery and Mischief. Take a look at the schedule of events and plan a trip with the whole family.”

The NY Botanical Gardens are also a beautiful nearby destination. Learn more here.

And Bowlmor bowling alley is now open in White Plains!

The beaches in Greenwich are a still open, although no lifeguards and passes are still required until October 31.  It’s a close, easy option that the whole family will love!

 

Remember, it’s always a good idea to call ahead to ensure a scheduled activity is still running.  Email me at ryebrook@hamlethub.com and let me know if we missed any super fun, family friendly events and/or if you would like to advertise with us!

Photo Credit: Kelly Schwark

 

 

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