What To Do Memorial Day Weekend

Posted OnMay 13, 2019

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US Army Golden Knights at Bethpage Air Show on Jones Beach

What To Do Memorial Day Weekend: Here’s sixteen what to do’s for Memorial Day Weekend!

Styx, The Palace Theatre Stamford, Thurs, 5/23: 8pm: Prog-rock balladeers, Styx put together a string of 23 Billboard charting and 8 Top Ten hits between 1972 and 1991. Including the No. 1 hit “Babe”, “Show Me”, “The Best of Times”, “Mr. Roboto”, “Lady” and “Come Sail Away”. You can expect to hear them all. (61 Atlantic St., Stamford; www.stamfordpalace.org)

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Funky Dawgz Brass Band, Ridgefield Playhouse, Fri, 5/24: 8pm: A 2010 Grammy-nominee for Best Contemporary Jazz Album, Trombone Shorty regularly headlines the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, played twice at the White House for President Obama, and has toured with Foo Fighters and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. (80 E. Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

Boundless Adventures, Purchase College, Fri, 5/24: 3-8pm, & Sat-Mon, 5/25-27: 9am-8pm: This the go to place for thrill-seekers, adventurers, tree-climbers, zip-liners and outdoor enthusiasts opens seven days for summer. The park’s nine aerial obstacle courses incorporate zip lines and climbing with a host of ladders, bridges, rolling elements and even aerial skate boarding into the ultimate tree-top monkey bar experience for kids and adults. (Read more.) Summer also brings special events such as glow in the dark nights and musical climbs. (735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase; www.boundlessadventures.net)

Apollo 11: First Steps in IMAX, Maritime Aquarium Norwalk: Fri, 5/24: 2 &43pm & Sat-Mon, 5/25-27: 1 & 3pm: With never-before-seen 70mm footage and a trove of newly discovered audio recordings, experience the first lunar landing in astonishing seat-gripping detail: the final preparations, countdown, liftoff, moon landing and return of one of mankind’s greatest achievements. At the Norwalk Aquarium’s six-story IMAX Theater. 10 N. Water Street, Norwalk; www.maritimeaquaurium.org)

Cool! Trans Am Series by Pirelli World, Sportscar Vintage Racing Ass’n & Royals Car Show, Rock Park Memorial Day Season Opener, Fri-Mon, 5/24-27: The weekend mixes races from modern and vintage race cars. From 200 mph Trans Am muscle car events (Mustangs, Camaros, Challengers and Corvettes) to Sportscar Vintage Racing Ass’n events that feature classic Jaguars and Porsches, and provide a “rolling history” of motorsport. On Sunday, the Royals Car Show draws 200-400 prime vehicles from rare sports cars to muscle cars from the 60s and 70s. (60 White Hollow Rd., Lakeville CT: www.limerock.com)

Pride of the Hudson River Cruise, Newburg, Fri-Sat, 5/24-25: 1pm & Sun, 5/26: 1 & 4pm: The Pride of the Hudson River season begins. See the majestic beauty of the Hudson River on this 2-hour narrated river adventure from Newburgh to West Point taking in the sights of Washington’s Headquarters, World’s End, Mt. Beacon, Bannerman Island, Constitution Island, Breakneck Mountain, and the town of Cold Spring. (Blu Pointe Landing, 100 Front St., Newburgh; www.prideofthehudson.com)

Newsies, Westchester Broadway Theatre, Fri-Sat, 5/24-25: 6:15pm, & Sun, 5/26: 11:45pm: This 1992 Disney musical with 12 original songs from the eight-time Academy Award winning composer Alan Menken (Little Shop Of Horrors, Little Mermaid, Beauty & The Beast, Aladdin) was a box office bust but a big hit on Broadway, earning 8 Tony-noms and two wins. The story is inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899 in New York City. (One Broadway Plaza, Elmsford; www.broadwaytheatre.com)

Westchester Children’s Museum, Rye, Fri-Mon, 5/24-27: 10am-4pm: The Westchester Children’s Museum recently broke ground on an expansion that will more than triple the footprint of this STEAM fun center for kids. When completed the 6500 square foot interactive museum will occupy 22,000 square feet of the historic landmark Hoch Laager Boardwalk Galleries at Rye’s Playland Park. Go now for a fun day of STEAM exploration in their MakerSpace, Build Your Own Roller Coaster, Wind Tunnel Design Challenge, Creativity Table, Toddler Beach and more. (100 Playland Park, Rye; www.discoverwcm.org)

Yoga on the Patio, Harvest Moon Farm & Apple Orchard, N. Salem, Sat, 6/1-8/17: 9am: Start your weekend off with an al fresco Yoga session in the apple orchard and horse country of North Salem at Harvest Moon. Shop for fresh produce and baked goods after the class. (130 Hardscrabble Rd. N. Salem (exit 8 on 684) www.harvestmoonfarmandorchard.com)

Bethpage Air Show, Jones Beach, Sat-Sun, 5/25-26: 10am-3pm: The US Air Force Thunderbirds return for the 16th Annual Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach. on Memorial Day Weekend. Plus the US Army Golden Knights, the American Air Power Museum Warbirds, the Geico Skytypers, Screaming Sasquatch and more. Get there early. Up to 200,000 people are expected to fill the beach with parking lots filled by 9:00am. When this happens, the parkways are closed and people are turned away. There’s more tips on watching the show at www.airshow.jonesbeach.com.

Stamford Afternoon Sails on the Schooner Soundwaters, Sat-Sun, 5/25–26: 3pm: Board the 80’ Tall Schooner Soundwaters, the ship that Pete Seeger made famous, for a two-hour afternoon journey on the Long Island Sound. The Schooner Soundwaters, seats 40 and sails from Boccuzzi Park in Stamford. Sunset sails are also offered on Friday and Saturday nights and Fireworks Sails on July 4th. (Bocuzzi Park at Southfield, 166 Southfield Ave., Stamford CT; www.soundwaters.org)

Local! Sleeping With Wolves, Wolf Conservation Center South Salem, Sat & Sun, 5/25 & 26: 5pm-8:30am: These nocturnal adventures at the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem offers families a chance to sleep out with over 20 wolves. You will see critically endangered red and Mexican wolves, have a pizza party with Ambassador Wolves, watch a movie under the stars, and enjoy fireside snacks and breakfast. Tents provided. www.nywolf.org

Sheffield Island Lighthouse Cruises, Norwalk Harbor, Sat-Mon: 5/25-27: 11am, 12:30 & 2pm: Board the 45-foot C.J. Toth catamaran for a cruise to Sheffield Island on the Long Island Sound for a lighthouse tour, a hike through Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge and a picnic and beach front activities. Sails run on weekends & holidays in June and September and daily in July & August. (Norwalk Seaport Association Dock, 4 North Water St., Norwalk, Ct.; www.seaport.org)

The String Cheese Incident, Capitol Theatre, Sat-Mon, 5/25-27: 8pm: Jam band legends from Colorado, The String Cheese Incident celebrates its 25th anniversary with three nights at The Cap. Incorporating everything from an electric mandolin, violin, lap steel guitar to an accordion, the band delivers elements of bluegrass, rock, electronica, country, calypso, jazz, reggae and psychedelia, (149 Westchester Ave, Port Chester; www.capitoltheatre.com)

Cool! Marine Life Study Cruises, Maritime Aquarium Norwalk, Sat-Mon, 5/25-27: 1:15pm: Study the biodiversity of Long Island Sound’s interdependent marine life. Participants utilize such sampling techniques as a plankton tow, biodredge, mud grab and otter trawl that may bring up fish, crabs, lobsters, sea stars and more. A video microscope and touch tank on board enhance observations. Check dates. (10 N. Water St., Norwalk; www.maritimeaquarium.org)

Our kids loved this place! Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Norwalk, CT, Sat-Mon, 5/25-27: 10-5pm: Stepping Stones Museum for Children offers special programs, performances and activities for visitors to enjoy – from exhibit-themed activities, arts and creative play to storytimes, sing-a-longs, and active play Tuesday through Sunday. Their entrenched exhibits include the wet and wonderful Energy Lab (our kids never tired of it), a Build It construction lab, an Express Yourself art, music and games area and so much more! Put this on your Kids Bucket List! (Matthews Park, 303 West Ave.; www.steppingstones.org)

Local! Lewisboro/South Salem Memorial Day Races & Fair, 10K, 5K, Mile Fun Run & Pee Wee Races, Mon, 5/27: 8am: The 10K race at 8am takes you on challenging South Salem hills.The 5K starts at 9:30am. Both races are USA Track and Field certified. The youth Mile Fun Run is at 10:45am and Pee Wee races for 2-8 year olds are at 11:05am. Register online or on race day at 7am. The Memorial Day Fair follows the races and features performing artists, music, games a bake sale and food until 3pm. (Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; Register here.)