What To Do: With the Kids Summer

What To Do: With the Kids Summer:  Wolves and pink panthers, carnivals and circuses and lots of stuff on the farm. We’ve got local cruises and bi-plane rides, movies, music, folk dancing and fireworks. In sum, a mixed bag of summer what to dos for the whole family.

All Summer Long

Sleeping with Wolves – Wolf Conservation Center: Join the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem for a unique nocturnal adventure that gives you a chance to camp out overnight with the 24 wolves that call the WCC home! With all the howls, circling vultures, and nature’s nighttime chatter, you’ll feel like you’re camping under the stars with wild wolves. We might not be Yellowstone, but we’re pretty close! Just $285 per 4 person tent. BYOT! Friday nights in July plus Sat, 7/18: 6pm-8:30am. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org.

Marine Life Cruises at The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk: The Norwalk Aquarium’s new 63 foot research vessel is North America’s first to run on hybrid-electric power. The vessel runs silently on electric power for its 2½-hour “study cruises” on the Long Island Sound. Built in Mamaroneck, the vessel doubles the aquarium’s cruise capacity and cuts diesel consumption by 75%. They offer their Marine Life Study Cruises at 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays in May, June, September and October and daily in July and August. (10 N. Water St., Norwalk, CT; www.maritimeaquarium.org)

All Summer Long – Sheffield Island Lighthouse Cruises: 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 on the nature trail through Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, a picnic and other beach front activities. Sat-Sun, 5/23-9/27: 11am, 2 & 3:30pm. Mon, Thurs & Fri, 6/29-9/7: 11am & 3pm. Tues-Wed, 6/30-9/2: 11am. Check special holiday weekend times. Or take a Clambake Tour on Thursday nights: ferry over to the island, tour the lighthouse and enjoy a clambake on the shore. Clambake Tours: Thurs, 6/25-9/7: 6pm. On Friday nights they offer with dinner optional from Mama Boy’s Southern Table & Refuge. We’re talking shrimp & grits, pecan roasted chicken, chicken and waffles, etc. Sunset Cruises: Fri, 6/26-828: 6pm.  (Sheffield Island Dock, Washington and Water Streets, South Norwalk, Ct.; www.seaport.org)

Bicycle Sundays: 60,000 people a year break out their bikes to “ride the parkway,” a Westchester tradition since 1974.  Sponsored by Con Edison and the Friends of Westchester County Parks, a 6.5-mile stretch of the Bronx River Parkway is closed for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers, scooters and strollers. Park your car at the County Center lot for $5 and bike from there to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers. Round trip 13.1 miles. Sun, 5/3, 10, 17 & 31, 6/7, 14, 21 & 28, 9/13, 20 & 27: 10am-2pm. www.westchestergov.com)

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome: The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, a “living” museum of antique aviation, offers one of the largest collections of early aero planes (1909 to 1939) in the world weekend, plus weekend airshows, and bi-plane rides. The museum displays aircraft form the Pioneer Era, World War I and the Lindbergh Barnstorming era. Saturday airshows chronicle the History of Flight with Pioneer, World War I and Lindbergh era aircraft including a 1909 Bleriot – the oldest flying aircraft in the United States. Sunday shows feature a World War I dogfight and Barnstorming Aircraft. The museum and bi-plane rides are open June- October 1. Air shows: mid-June through mid-October. (9 Norton Rd, Red Hook; www.oldrhinebeck.org)

Schooner Soundwaters: Sail the Long Island Sound on the Schooner Soundwaters from Stamford’s Harbor Park Marina beginning on Sat, 6/27 through Sun, 8/2. The Schooner’s 2-hour afternoon family-sails offer a hands-on educational experience for kids 5 and up. Or pack dinner and a chilled summer quaff and watch the sun set on the horizon on one of their sunset-sails. Afternoon family-sails: Sat-Sun: 6/27-8/2: 3-5pm. Sunset-sails: Thurs-Sun: 6:30-8:30pm. Plus a special fireworks sail on Thurs, 7/2 & Sat, 7/5: 7-10:30pm. (Stamford Harbor Park Marina, 333 Ludlow St., Stamford; www.soundwaters.org)

By Deborah Grosmark

Renaissance Faire: The Faire is a romp through Elizabethan England complete with 16th Century games, rides, arts, crafts, food, music and dance in Tuxedo Park. There’s mime, magic, music, comedy and storytellers, pirates, fairies, pole dancing, piping, acrobats, aerialists, a fire circus, birds of prey, sword fighting, knife throwing and the big one … jousting. Sat, Sun, & Labor Day: 8/1-9/27: 10am-7pm. (600 Rt. 17A, Tuxedo Park; www.renfair.com)

Carnivals and Circuses

Local! Katonah Fire Department Carnival: The 2015 Katonah Fire Department Carnival kicks off with the annual Fireman’s Parade on Wed, 6/3: 6pm. Carnival continues Usually Wed-Sat, 6/3-6: check back for dates and times. (Katonah Fire Department, 65 Bedford Rd., Katonah; www.katonahfd.org)

Local! 41st Annual Armonk Lions Club Fol de Rol: Ride the Ripcord, Tornado and Tilt-a-Whirl. Visit the fun house. You know the school year is almost over when the Armonk Lions Club Fol-de-Rol comes to town. Just buy the wristband, for unlimited rides, and let the kids run wild. With carnival games, pony rides, music, food and prizes and Jersey Disc Devils dog act. There’s even a Crafts Fair for adults whose Ripcord days have passed them by. The Armonk Lions sell raffle tickets to support various charities including guiding eyes for the blind and diabetes camps. Thurs-Fri, 6/4-5: 6-10pm, Sat, 6/6, 10am-10pm & Sun, 6/7: 11am-5pm. (Wampus Brook Park, 28 Maple Ave., Armonk; www.armonklions.org)

Local! Rosenthal JCC Children’s Carnival: Rides, games, refreshments, and entertainment for all ages. Including Bumper Cars, Flying Dragon, Zipline, Rock Climbing, Tubs of Fun, Carousel, Bouncy Castles galore, Karaoke, Magical Beauty Station sponsored by Kid Styles (hair, makeup & nails), Face Painting, Balloon Making, Pizza and Ice Cream Truck and much more! Free entertainment includes: 10:15 – Ms. Rhea, 11:00 – Puppets by Gwen, 12pm – Frozen Sing Along, 1:00 – John Turrdo (Magic), 2:00 – Mike the Ballooniac, 3:00 – The Miss Pinkie Show. Sun, 6/7: 10am-4pm. (Rain date 9/20.) (RJCC, 600 Bear Ridge Rd., Pleasantville; www.rosenthaljcc.org)

Zerbini Family Circus: The circus returns to Somers, known as the “cradle of the American circus” since Hachaliah Baily brought Old Bet, the first circus elephant, there in 1808. The Zerbini Family Circus features aerialists, jugglers, acrobats, clowns, and camel rides. What no elephants? Sponsored by the Somers Fire Department. Sat, 6/13: 2 & 5pm. (Babich Fireman’s Field, Rt. 202, Somers)

Hot ticket alert! Big Apple Circus Live on Stage in Tarrytown: The Big Apple Circus’ all-new stage show is coming to town. How exciting? You will witness jugglers flipping fancies with abandon, clowns, aerialists and acrobats, amazing hand–balancers, and more. And you don’t even have to go to Lincoln Center. Sat, 6/27: 3 & 6:30pm. (Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown; www.tarrytownmusichall.org)

Dutchess County Fair: 144 acres of bucolic fairgrounds in Rhinebeck plays host to nearly half a million patrons and thousands of farm animals, agricultural exhibits and horticultural displays at the second largest county fair in New York. Plus, carnival rides, racing pigs, diving dogs, a horse show, petting zoo, pony rides, Oscar the robot, a timber show, goat milking, chicken clucking, horse shoeing, Frisbee dogs, jugglers, arts & crafts, woodworking and weaving demonstrations, a painted pony rodeo, championship bull riders, a bikes, blades and boards show, food and musical entertainment including the Felice Brothers, The Doobie Brothers and the Spin Doctors. Tues-Sun: 8/25-30: 10am-10pm. (6550 Springbrook Ave, Rhinebeck; www.dutchessfair.com)

Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival: Arts & Crafts show, harbor tour cruises, vessel tours, a Ferris wheel, a New England Seaport Village, Go Green environmental demonstrations, and a Kids Cove with circus and puppet shows, music, and arts & crafts (for the kids), an International Food Court with craft beer (for the adults), celebrity oyster slurping contests and … OYSTERS, OYSTERS, OYSTERS. With musical entertainment on Saturday night (last year the headliner JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS) and Family Day specials on Sunday including free admission, discount rides, kids’ specials at food courts and special entertainment. Yowza! How did we miss this all these years? Fri, 9/11: 6-11pm, Sat, 9/12: 11am-11pm, Sun, 9/13:11am-8pm. (Norwalk Veterans Park, 42 Seaview Ave., Norwalk: www.seaport.org)

On the Farm

Father’s Day! Hilltop Hanover Farm Father’s Day Hike: Join Hilltop Hanover naturalist Wilson Chang for a guided hike around the property. Learn all about Westchester’s local flora and fauna on this two-hour walk through the woods. Free event. Sat, 6/13: 10am-12pm. (1271 Hanover St., Yorktown heights; www.hilltophanoverfarm.org)

Summer Solstice Celebration at Stone Barns: A festive evening of live music, seasonal food from local vendors and family-friendly fun that includes: hands-on farm activities, square dancing, a bonfire, flower mandala-making, evening field tours and story as they put the hens to bed. Fri, 6/19: 5-9pm. (Stone Barns Center, 630 Bedford Rd., Pocantico Hills, www.stonebarnscenter.org)

Muscoot Farm Butterfly Walk and Mushroom Walk: Take an interactive walk through the forest, hunt for butterflies and mushrooms and learn about all the different species and varieties that make Muscoot Farm their home. Sun, 7/12: 10am – Butterfly Walk, 1-3pm-Mushroom Walk. (Route 100, Somers; www.muscootfarm.org)

Putnam County 4H Fair: Produced by the Cornell University Cooperative Extension, this fair offers 3 days of family entertainment including animal showmanship, a pet dog show, mini-horse demonstrations, horse jumping, educational and environmental exhibits, games, crafts, food, music and a country living auction. Plus, Muscoot Farm animals. Fri, 7/24: 12-7pm, Sat, 7/25: 10am-7pm & Sun, 7/26: 10am-5pm. Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, 201 Gipsy Trail Rd., Carmel; www.counties.cce.cornel.edu)

Muscoot Farm Dragonfly Walk: Take an interactive walk through the forest, hunt for dragonflies and learn about all the different kinds of dragonflies that make Muscoot Farm their home. Sun, 8/9: 10am (Route 100, Somers; www.muscootfarm.org)

Muscoot Farm Faerie Walk: Take an interactive walk through the forest at the farm to discover the fairies that live at Muscoot. Dress up like fairies, make a fairy craft and listen to fairy stories. Sun, 8/23: 1-3pm. (Route 100, Somers; www.muscootfarm.org)

Independence Day

Caramoor Fireworks photo by Gabe Palacio

Fireworks! Kensico Fireworks & Music Fest: Pre-concert entertainment begins at 6 p.m. The dance band Gerard Carelli and his Orchestra (classical, swing, Motown and rock) performs at 8 p.m. A fireworks display in front of the dam follows at 9:15 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Carpooling is suggested. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Fri, 7/3: 6pm. (1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla: www.westchestergov.com)

Pops, Patriots and Fireworks for the Fourth of July: You can picnic before the show, leave your soccer chairs and coolers on the lawn during the concert and they’ll be waiting for you after the show when the fireworks begin. No hassle parking and a spacious lawn with lots of elbowroom. Plus the Westchester Symphonic Winds, and Broadway’s Ryan Silverman perform “The Star Spangled Banner”, John Phillip Sousa’s “The Stars And Stripes Forever”, highlights, from Anything Goes, Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and more. Sat, 7/4: 8pm.  (Caramoor, Venetian Theatre, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah; www.caramoor.com)

Fireworks! Sail on the Schooner Soundwaters: Pack a dinner and a chilled summer quaff and watch the sun set and the fireworks over the Long Island Sound on this special fireworks sail on the Schooner Soundwaters from Stanford’s Harbor Park Marina. Thurs, 7/2: 7-10:30pm. (Stamford Harbor Park Marina, 333 Ludlow St., Stamford www.soundwaters.org)

Fireworks! Playland
 Park: Fireworks displays, computer-fired and choreographed to a musical soundtrack, Fri, -Sat, 7/3-4: 9:15pm, Plus every Friday evening in July and August: 9:15 p.m. (100 Playland Parkway, Rye; www.ryeplayland.org)

Local! John Jay Homestead Independence Day Fair: Colonial games and encampment, house tours, hayrides, pony rides, crafts, face painting, educational discovery centers, beekeeping, blacksmith demonstrations, horses, crafts, live music, food and refreshments and a reading of the Declaration of Independence from George Washington – or a reasonable facsimile. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Bedford-Armonk and Friends of John Jay Homestead. Fri, 7/4: 11am-4pm. (400 Jay St./Rt. 22, Katonah; www.friendsofjohnjay.org)

Music and Movies

Local! Chappaqua Chamber of Commerce Movies in Millwood Park: The Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber of Commerce, with major support by Drug Mart, present movies in the park every Friday night in June at 8:30pm. The lineup includes: Big Hero 6: 6/5; Mighty Ducks: 6/12; Tangled, 6/19; Jungle Book: 6/26. (200 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; chappaqua-millwoodchamber)

Tim Kubart and the Space Cadets: Sprout TV host Tim Kubart and his Space Cadets offer catchy power pop that pleases five-year-olds as well as their 15-year-old siblings. New York Family called him the “Mick Jagger of family music.” The Cadets have more crossover appeal—they even appeared at Lollapalooza—than any other kid’s band. Sat, 6/6: 11am & 1:30pm. (Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Ln, Mamaroneck; www.emelin.org)

Blake Edwards’ The Pink Panther Cartoon Shorts – Jacob Burns: JBFC Programmer Andrew Jupin says, “What I love about the Pink Panther cartoon is that it relied on visual gags, much like old silent comedies. For me, it’s like Charles Chaplin in his prime—with the Tramp as an animated giant pink cat. I’ve selected some of my favorites, which showcase how brilliant this cartoon was.” Eight classic Pink Panther shorts make up this fun program: Academy Award–winner The Pink Phink, 
 Dial “P” for Pink, Pink Ice, Pink Plunk Plink, Pinkfinger, Sink Pink, We Give Pink Stamps, and Pink Pajamas. Sat-Sun, 6/6-7: 1pm. (Jacob Burns Film  Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville; www.burnsfilmcenter.org)

Jaws on giant screen at the Maritime Aquarium: Celebrate the 40^th anniversary of the movie Jaws by seeing it on the Martime Aquarium’s giant screen. Then go to the beach. Great way to kick off summer. Sun, 6/14: 1pm. (Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St., Norwalk, CT; www.maritimeaquarium.org)

Hot Ticket Alert! Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival: This world-class outdoor music festival lives on after the death of its founder Pete Seeger. The festival attracts top roots musical talent each year to its seven stages. But it’s more than a music fest. There’s a host of river, field and educational activities for kids and families, including sloop and schooner rides, food, art, crafts, jugglers, clowns, a puppet show, and a petting zoo. There are more than 70 musical acts including David Crosby, Bela Flek and Elizabeth Washburn, Neko Case, Citizen Cope Band, Guster, The Mavericks, Los Lobos, Angelique Kudjo, Ani DiFranco, Shelby Lynne, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Kate Pierson of the B52s, The Lone Bellow, Bettye Lavette, Todd Snider, Joseph Arthur and The Felice Brothers. Sat-Sun, 6/21-22: 9am. (Croton Point Park, 1A Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson; www.clearwaterfestival.org)

Hot ticket alert! American Roots Music Festival – Caramoor: Caramoor’s family friendly American Roots Music Festival offers an eclectic mix of folk, country, bluegrass, old time traditional and contemporary roots music performing in a variety of performance spaces, gardens, and grounds. Kids tickets are just $10 for the afternoon festival featuring Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams from Phil Lesh and Friends and the Midnight Ramble Band; jazz and blues from Jesse Carolina and the Hot Mess; high energy bluegrass from Cole Quest and the City Pickers; the alt-traditional powerhouse Spuyten Duyvil; the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus; Mason Porter, Matt Turk, and the Kristin Andreassen Band. With a Social Music Hour Workshop and Singalong, a scavenger hunt, ISpy tours and more. The evening show headlined by Lucinda Williams is also and all-ages event. Sat, 6/27: 12pm. (Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah; www.caramoor.com)

By Gabe Palacio

Dancing at Dusk – Caramoor: These mid-week, kid-friendly evenings are held on the spacious lawn of Friends Field. They offer the whole family a chance to learn about and dance to music from around the world and meet and greet the artists after the show. Israeli Folk Dancing with Danny Pollock and Tavche Gravche: Wed, 7/1: 5pm; Italian Folk Dancing with music from Allesandra Belloni and I Giullari di Piazza and stilt dance Mark Mindek: Wed, 7/8: 5pm; Turkish Music and Bellydance with music from Carmin and Friends and bellydance instructor Kaeshi Chai: Wed, 7/22: 5pm; Greek Dancing with The Band Ethos with Kostas Psarros: Wed, 7/29: 5pm. (Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah; www.caramoor.org)

Local! Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber of Commerce Summer Concerts: The Chappaqua Millwood Chamber of Commerce, with major support by Breezemont Day Camp, presents four summer concerts on Wednesday nights at 7pm at The Gazebo on Recreation Field. Here’s the line-up: Don DuPont’s Big Band: Wed, 7/8: 7pm; Chappaqua Orchestra: Wed, 7/15: 7pm: Tramps Like Us: 7/22: 7pm & The Ronald Reagans Big 80s Band: Wed, 7/27: 7pm. (Recreation Field, Chappaqua: 200 S. Greeley Ave. Chappaqua-millwoodchamber)

Local! Summer Concert at the Katonah Memorial Park – The Kevin Myers Band: Take a dip in the pool and then check out the Kevin Myers Band playing soul, southern rock and 80s pop at the Katonah Park field. FOR FREE!. Fri, 7/10: 7-8:30pm. (The top of North St., Katonah; Bedford Recreation)

Pleasantville Music Festival: Dubbed New York’s backyard jam, the Pleasantville Music Festival has attracted top folk, roots and Americana festival acts since its inception in 2005. Including Jakob Dylan, Joan Osborne, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, and Dar Williams. This year’s artists include the Gin Blossoms (“Follow You Down”); Marshall Crenshaw (“Someday, Someway”); the alt-hip-hop band G. Love and Special Sauce that famously covered the New Seekers 1971 hit “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing” for a Coca Cola commercial; Lost Leaders, whose members have lineage to the Levon Helm Band and Ollabelle; the rising Hudson Valley act Rebecca Haviland and Whiskey Heart; and the ska band Beebs and Her Honeymakers. With food, crafts, and a kid’s area with face painting, games and food. Free parking and round-trip bus service between Pace University and the Festival site from 11:30 AM through 10:00 PM. Sat, 7/11: (Parkway Field, Village Ln. Pleasantville; www.pleasantvillemusicfestival.com)

Local! Movie Night at the Bedford Memorial Park – Paddington: The Bedford Village Chowder & Marching Club’s annual free movie night is a family event suitable for picnicking. This year’s screening will be Paddington, This January 2015 release received a 98% critic’s rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Here’s the consensus critics review. Paddington brings a beloved children’s character into the 21st century without sacrificing his essential charm, delivering a family-friendly adventure as irresistibly cuddly as its star. Grab a blanket or chair and enjoy the FREE show. Fri, 7/17: 8:30pm. (Bedford Village Memorial Park, 65 Greenwich Rd., Bedford; Bedford recreation)

Caramoor Jazz Festival: This day-long festival is a celebration for jazz enthusiasts of all ages with performances set throughout Caramoor’s gardens and grounds, kids activities, Rosen House tours, and extensive food and beverage options. Day only tickets are just $10 for kids. The afternoon line-up is curated by Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and features an eclectic mix of established jazz legends, future phenoms, big bands, and solo pianists including:  Cécile McLorin Salvant
, Orrin Evans Quartet, 
Joey Alexander Trio, 
Sammy Miller and the Congregation
, Bryan Carter Quintet Plays Ray Charles
, Jazz for Young People on Tour: “Let Freedom Swing” with the Jerome Jennings Quintet
, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Youth Orchestra featuring Joey Alexander 
and more. The evening show headlined by Wynton Marsalis is also an all-ages event. Sat, 7/18: 12pm. (Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah; www.caramoor.org)

Mixed Bag

Local! Challenge Game Night in Bedford: Games and competitions in Stratego, Battleship, Connect Four, Giant Spoons and more. Plus, dinner and snacks from Bedford Recreation. Sat, 6/6: 6-8:30pm. Non-residents welcome. (Bedford Hills Community House, 74 Main St., Bedford Hills; www.bedfordny.gov)

Local! Church of St. Mary’s 77th Annual Strawberry Festival: The 75th annual Strawberry Festival at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin features games and crafts fro kids and teens, music from Annie and the Natural Wonder Band, bounce castles, BBQ and strawberries, strawberries, strawberries. Including, strawberry smoothies, and St. Mary’s famous strawberry shortcake. Plus, craft vendors and treasures from the attic. Sat, 6/6: 11am-4pm. (Church of St, Mary the Virgin, 191 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; churchofstmary’s)

Boscobel, Snapping Turtle Walk: Bring your camera to Boscobel’s Belvedere, overlooking the Hudson River and Highlands, for an up-close snapping turtle presentation. These prehistoric creatures climb up the banks from Constitution Marsh to Boscobel every spring to lay their eggs. After the presentation guests can search the grounds to look for egg-laying females. Complimentary donuts, coffee and juice included. Sat, 6/13: 7:30-9:00 am. 1601 (Route 9D (Bear Mountain Highway) in Garrison; www.boscobel.org)

Goowins Baloowins in Snow White and the Eight Dwarfs: Madcap balloon artist Allynn Gooen fills the stage with balloon creations as he leads the story of Snow White and the Eight Dwarfs. (And you thought there were only seven.) Children from the audience will join Gooen on stage as he turns them into his balloon creations. For kids ages 4 and up. Sat, 6/20: 11am. (White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Place, 3^rd Floor, White Plains; www.wppac.com)

Imagine It! Days – Katonah Museum of Art: Families build structures together, draw in the galleries, work with special materials, go on “treasure” hunts, pose for and post pictures, play games, and work on thinking challenges. Tues-Fri, 6/23-26: 12-4pm. (Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., Rt. 22, Katonah; www.katonahmuseum.org)

Hot Ticket Alert! A Night on Fire at Philipsburg Manor: The fire juggling comedy troupe, A Different Spin returns to Sleepy Hollow for a fully choreographed display of fire arts featuring flame-wielding, juggling, dancing, spinning, sword fighting, and fire-eating performers. A Night On Fire promises jaw-dropping stunts, knee-slapping humor, and a touch of danger for audiences of all ages. Very limited availability. Purchase tickets must in advance. Fri, 6/26: 8:30pm, Sat, 6/27: 8 & 9:30pm, Sun, 6/28: 8pm. 381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow: www.hudsonvalley.org)

The Great Library Sleepover: Chappaqua’s best slumber party for kids (with an adult) in grades k-5. Pre-registration required. Space is limited. Sat, 6/27-28: 7pm-9am. (Chappaqua Library, 195 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua: www.chappaqualibrary.org)

Pirates of the Hudson at Philipsburg Manor: This year’s Pirates of the Hudson festival features a rollicking show fresh from Off-Broadway. The Greatest Story Never Told, a swashbuckling pirate musical in which the audience helps write and perform the tale, takes the stage at Tarrytown Music Hall. The show begins with a crew of misfit pirates flung into the future by a bumbling sea witch, with only one chance of returning home: performing the greatest pirate epic ever seen on stage. But when their script is torn asunder, these pirates-turned-actors are forced to improvise based on audience suggestions. Sat, 7/11: 1, 3 & 7pm. (Tarrytown Music Hall and Philipsburg Manor; www.historichudsonvalley.org)

Local! Westmoreland’s Theatre in the Sanctuary presents Into the Woods Jr.: Westmoreland Sanctuary presents Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim, directed by Denise Simon. This approximately hour-long family-friendly adaptation is set in the beautiful natural setting of the preserve—literally in the woods! Grounds open 90 minutes prior for picnicking and there will be a half-hour ‘preshow’ featuring members of the cast before the main performance. Fri, 7/24: 6:30 pm, Sat, 7/25: 2 & 6:30 pm, Sun, 7/26: 3 pm. (260 Chestnut Ridge, Rd., Mt. Kisco; www.westmorelandsanctuary.org)

The Science of Magic with Mr. Fish and Lisa Lou: Mr. Fish and Lisa Lou reveal the scientific secrets of magic during this interactive and exciting show! 
Watch as the pair conducts astonishing feats of magic that make learning about science fun. Audiences will discover how to use magnetism, light, air, condensation and optical illusions to create magic.  Tues, 7/28: 10am. 
(Stamford Center for the Arts, The Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford; www.stamfordcenterforthearts.org)

County Center Baseball Card Show: 450 tables, thousands of autographed memorabilia, modern and vintage sports cards, autographed baseballs, on-site authentication, hobby and wax boxes, and on site autographs from the stars like Dwight Gooden, Mookie Wilson, Pete Rose, Johnny Bench and more. Thurs, 8/13: 4-8pm, Fri, 8/14: 11am-7pm, Sat, 8/15: 10am-5pm & Sun, 8/16: 10am-4pm. (198 Central Ave., White Plains; www.countycenter.biz)

Living History: Military Reenactment Day at Boscobel: Since 1804, Boscobel House, its founder loyalist Morris Dyckman, and his descendants have played a role in the American Revolution, the War of 1812 and the Civil War.  To honor its historic ties, Boscobel presents, “The Dyckman Family at War: An Encampment of Soldiers from the American Revolution through the Civil War”.  Re-enactors from the three wars will demonstrate military camp life including tactical weapon demonstrations, inspections, formations, musket firings, artillery demonstrations and drills, all which take place on the grounds of Boscobel House & Gardens, overlooking the majestic Hudson River and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Sun, 8/30: 11am-4pm. (Boscobel, 1601 Route 9D (Bear Mountain Highway) in Garrison; www.boscobel.org)

Lime Rock Park Historic Festival: The east coast’s premier vintage racing and concours event. Three days of on-track racing. More than 300 cars and drivers, racing everything from pre-WWI racers to the best competition machines from the 1920s to the 1970s. How cool is that? Thurs-Mon, 9/3-7: check schedule. (60 White Hollow Rd., Lakeville CT: www.limerock.com)

CORNucopia at Philipsburg Manor: This novel corn festival offers an inspired bounty of corn-centric delicacies, demonstrations and hands-on, corn-related activities. Kids play games like Konk-a-Crow and Ring-a Cob in the CORNival area. There are corn-shucking races, a mini maize-maze, and crafts – make a cornhusk doll. Plus house tours, cooking, barrel making and corn grinding demonstrations, bluegrass and folk music and English country dancing in the barn. For those with the corn munchies there’s cornbread, corn salsa and chips, corn chili, popcorn and sweet corn ice cream. Sat-Mon, 9/5-7: 10am-5pm. (381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow: www.hudsonvalley.org)

Local! Community Family Camp Out at Katonah Memorial Park: Bedford Recreation, together with community organizations, serves up this first family camp out event. They provide tent set-up assistance, a large campfire, 2 large grills for cooking, picnic tables, S’mores, hot chocolate, coffee and tea, ghost stories, breakfast bagles, donuts, and beverages, clean rest rooms, supervision, and a Sunday morning swim at the Katonah pool. Campsite registration begins June 1. Sat, 9/12: 5pm. Contact the recreation office at 666.7004 or Recreation@Bedfordny.gov)

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