What To Do: With the Kids Summer 2016

What To Do: With the Kids Summer:  Wolves, 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.

Memorial Day Weekend

LIGHTSCAPES – Van Cortland Manor Extended through Jun 12: This springtime garden fantasy from the creators of the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze is a nighttime display of sculpture, light, sound and special effects. Recycled elements are building blocks for intergalactic flora and woodland creatures. Otherworldly mushrooms, floating fairies, butterflies, a massive praying mantis, a super-size birdhouse, and a dino-sized egg are among the state of the art illuminations that are set against the natural landscape of Van Cortland Manor. Squiggle through an enormous caterpillar and walk through a giant garden maze. This event runs Thurs-Mon, 5/26-30 and has now been extended on Fri-Sun, 6/3-5 & 6/10-12. (Van Cortland Manor, 525 S Riverside, Croton-on-Hudson; www.hudsonvalley.org)

Bicycle Sundays on the Bronx River Parkway: Friends of Westchester County Parks closes off a six and a half mile stretch of the Bronx River Parkway for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers, scooters and strollers. Park your car at the County Center lot and bike to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers. Round trip 13.1 miles. Bicycle Sundays return on May 1 and run through the last Sunday in June. www.friendsofwestchesterparks.com

Lime Rock Park Memorial Day Season Opener: After a three-year absence the SCAA Pirelli World Challenge returns to Lime Rock Park for their Memorial Day Season Opener. Four big races are scheduled for GTS, GT and GT Cup plus the park’s first-ever races of the all-new United States Formula 4 open-wheel single seat championship. On Sunday, the Royals Car Show draws 200-400 prime vehicles from rare sports cars to muscle cars from the 60s and 70s. Fri-Sun, 5/27-29: check schedule. (60 White Hollow Rd., Lakeville CT: www.limerock.com)

Hilltop Hanover Farm Memorial Day Farm Fest: A family day at Hilltop Hanover celebrating farming in Westchester. With plants for sale, a farm stand, vendors, kids events, tours, hiking, food, and more! Sat, 5/28: 10am-4pm. 1271 Hanover St., Yorktown Heights; www.hilltophanoverfarm.org)

New! Spirit of the Sound Lighthouse Cruises: The Norwalk Aquarium’s Spirit of the Sound catamaran introduces two new Long Island Sound Lighthouse Cruises. Their 4 ½ hour Central Long Island Sound cruise visits five lighthouse listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The cruises depart at 10am on Sat, 3/5, 4/2 and 5/7. Their Western Long Island cruise will make passes at Greens Ledge, Sheffield Island, Stamford Harbor, Great Captain Island, Execution Rocks, Stepping Stones, Sands Point and Eaton Neck. This final season 6-hour cruise departs on Sat, 5/28: 9am. (10 N. Water St., Norwalk, CT; www.maritimeaquarium.org)

Memorial Day Picnic – Bedford: The local American Legion Post 1575 will host a Memorial Day picnic at American Legion Hall next to the Katonah Museum of Art. All town residents are invited. Mon, 5/30: 11am-2pm. (American Legion Hall, 136 Jay St. Katonah; www.bedfordny.gov)

All Summer Long

Afternoon & Sunset Sails on the Schooner Soundwaters: Board the 80’ Tall Ship Soundwaters, the ship that Pete Seeger made famous, for a two-hour journey on the Long Island Sound. The Schooner Soundwaters sails from Boccuzzi Park in Stamford on Saturdays at 3-5pm and Sundays from 2-4pm from June 25 to September 25. Soundwaters also sets sail for the sunset on a varied schedule from Thursday to Sunday, June 23-Septbember 25. Check dates & times. (Bocuzzi Park at Southfield, 166 Southfield Ave., Stamford CT; www.soundwaters.org)

Marine Life Cruises at The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk: The Norwalk Aquarium’s 63 foot research catamaran, Spirit of the Sound runs silently on electric power for its 2½-hour “study cruises” on the Long Island Sound. Study marine biodiversity from the water’s surface to the bottom of the Sound. Cruise guides dredge up fish, crabs, mollusks and more. Sat & Sun in May, June and September and most days June 28 through Labor Day: check times. (10 N. Water St., Norwalk, CT; www.maritimeaquarium.org)

Sleeping with Wolves – Wolf Conservation Center: Camp out overnight with the 20+ wolves that call the WCC home! It’s cheaper than a trip to Yellowstone – and you’ll leave a much smaller carbon footprint. The evening includes a pizza party with Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa, Nikai and Xephyr, movies under the stars at Zephyr, Alawa and Nikai’s enclosure, tents for all campers, fireside snacks and a light breakfast. Friday nights and select Saturdays June through October: 6pm-8:30am. Pre-registration is required at www.nywolf.com)

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, hike through Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, picnic and beach front activities. Sat-Sun, 5/28-9/5: 11am, 2 & 3:30pm. Mon, Thurs & Fri, 6/27-9/2: 11am & 3pm. Tues-Wed, 6/30-9/2: 11am. Check holiday weekend times. Acoustic Wednesday Cruises: Wed, 6/22-8/31: 6:30-8:30pm. Clambake Tours: Thurs, 6/9-9/29: 6-9:30pm. Lighthouse BBQ: Sat, 7/16 & 8/13: 5-9:30pm. (Sheffield Island Dock, Washington & Water Streets, South Norwalk, Ct.; www.seaport.org)

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome: This “living” museum of antique aviation, offers one of the largest collections of early aero planes (1909 to 1939) in the world 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. Museum & bi-plane rides: June-October. Air shows: mid-June- mid-October. (9 Norton Rd, Red Hook; www.oldrhinebeck.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 and bike from there to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers. Round trip 13.1 miles. Sun, 5/1-6/26: 10am-2pm.

Pride of the Hudson River Cruise: See the majestic beauty of the Hudson River on this narrated river adventure that begins in Newburgh and travels down to West Point taking in the sights of Washington’s Headquarters, World’s End, Mt. Beacon, Bannerman Island, Storm King Mountain, Breakneck Mountain, the Catskill Aqueduct and Cold Spring along the way. 5/1-10/31: check times. (120 Front St., Newburgh; www.prideofthehudson.com)

Renaissance Faire: 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. Check for theme weekends & special events. Sat, Sun, & Labor Day: 8/6-10/2: 10am-7pm. (600 Rt. 17A, Tuxedo Park; www.renfair.com)

Rye Playland: There’s 42 carnival rides, entertainment in Kiddyland and the Music Tower Stage every day from Memorial Day to Labor Day at Rye Playland – except Mondays! Plus a beach nearby. There are kiddy rides like the Kiddy Coaster, Carousel and Whip to family rides like the Gondola Wheel, Family Flyer and Bumper Cars to thrill rides like the Sky Flyer, Dragon Coaster and the Playland Plunge. And fireworks every Friday night at 9:15 beginning on July 1. Gotta go once … www.ryeplayland.org)

Carnivals and Circuses

Local! Katonah Fire Department Carnival: The 2016 Katonah Fire Department Carnival offers four nights (and one day) of carnival rides, games, cotton candy and food. Wed-Sat, 6/8-11. (Katonah Fire Department, 65 Bedford Rd., Katonah; www.katonahfd.org)

Local! 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, prizes, entertainment and music. There’s even a Crafts Fair for adults whose Ripcord days have passed them by. The Armonk Lions sell raffle tickets to support charities such as guiding eyes for the blind and diabetes camps. Thurs-Sun, 6/9-12: check times. (Wampus Park, 28 Maple Ave., Armonk; www.armonklions.org)

Zerbini Family Circus – Ridgefield Playhouse: This traveling circus features aerialists, jugglers, acrobats, clowns, and camel rides. Presented by the Ridgefield Playhouse, the Zerbini Family Circus will be presented under the big top at East Ridge Middle School Parking lot in Ridgefield, CT. Wed, 7/13: 2 & 5pm. (10 East Ridge, Ridgefield; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

Dutchess County Fair: 144 acres of bucolic fairgrounds in Rhinebeck plays host to half a million patrons and thousands of farm animals, agricultural exhibits and horticultural displays at New York’s second largest county fair. Plus, carnival rides, racing pigs, diving dogs, a horse show, petting zoo, pony rides, 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. Tues-Sun: 8/23-26: 10am-10pm. (6550 Springbrook Ave, Rhinebeck; www.dutchessfair.com)

Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival: Featuring Nerveless Nocks Motorcycle Thrill Show, 65 foot Ferris Wheel, Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, Arts & Crafts Show with 100 vendors, New England Seaport Village, Kids’ Cove with games, rides & activities under a circus tent, an International Food Court, Headline Entertainers (Smash Mouth on Sunday), harbor tour cruises, vessel tours, and … OYSTERS, OYSTERS, OYSTERS – including their famous Celebrity Oyster Slurpoff. Sat-Sun: (910-11: 11am-8pm (Norwalk Veterans Park, 42 Seaview Ave., Norwalk; www.seaport.org)

On the Farm

Muscoot Farm Mushroom Walk and Butterfly 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. Mushroom Walk: 6/25 & Sun, 7/24: 10:30am-12pm. Butterfly Walk: Sun, 7/10: 10am-12pm. (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 a pet dog show, mini-horse demonstrations, horse jumping, educational and environmental exhibits, games, crafts, food, music, a country auction and Muscoot Farm animals. Fri, 7/29: 12-6pm, Sat, 7/30: 10am-7pm & Sun, 7/31: 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, 7/31: 10am-12pm. (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, 8/28: 1-3pm. (Route 100, Somers; www.muscootfarm.org)

Independence Day

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 Bocuzzi Park in Stamford. Limited supplies so order tickets now! Sat, 7/2 & Mon, 7/4: 7-10:30pm. (166 Southfield Ave., Stamford, CT; www.soundwaters.org)

Local! Pops, Patriots & Fireworks – Caramoor: Curt Ebersole leads the 60-piece Westchester Symphonic Winds in a celebration of the music of Frank Sinatra. They will be joined by Broadway heart-throb Ryan Silverman and there will be plenty of Sousa and Caramoor’s traditional performance of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. This  “most civilized way to see 4th of July Fireworks” features stilt walkers, picnic options and no stress parking. (Photo by Gabe Palacio)  Sat, 7/2: 8pm. (Venetian Theatre, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah; www.caramoor.org)

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. Sun, 7/3: 6pm. (1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla; www.westchestergov.com)

Walkway Over the Hudson Fireworks: Grab a rail on the Walkway Over the Hudson for their Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular over the river. Reserve a pre-fireworks table at Crave Restaurant & Lounge, Poughkeepsie’s finest or at one of the Culinary Institute of America’s eateries just five miles away. Sat. 7/2; 6:30-9:30pm. (61 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie; www.walkway.org)

Fireworks! Playland
 Park: Fireworks displays, computer-fired and choreographed to a musical soundtrack, Sun-Mon, 7/3-4: 9:15pm, Plus every Friday evening 7/1-9/2: 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. Mon, 7/4: 11am-4pm. (400 Jay St./Rt. 22, Katonah; www.friendsofjohnjay.org)

Music and Movies

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Hollywood IMAX at the Maritime Aquarium: See the supersized Hollywood movie experience only IMAX 70mmm film projection can offer. Fri, 5/20: 7pm & Thurs-Fri: 7pm & Sat-Sun: 6pm 5/21-6/16. (Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St., Norwalk, CT; www.maritimeaquarium.org)

National Parks Adventure (IMAX) at the Maritime Aquarium: This new movie, narrated by Robert Redford provides the ultimate off-trail adventure into awe-inspiring parks and the great untamed wilderness of Yosemite, Yellowstone, the Arches, Everglades, the Redwoods and Canyonlands on this giant- IMAX screen. Fri, 5/27- Wed, 11/23: check times. (Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St., Norwalk, CT; www.maritimeaquarium.org)

Local! Free Concert for Kids – Taiko Drums at The Harvey School: The Harvey School will host a free concert by an award-winning group of young taiko drummers visiting from Japan. The 18 drummers, ranging in age from nine to 17-years-old, will perform a show aimed at entertaining children and their families. The taiko concert will be presented in the Lasdon Theater of Harvey’s Walker Center for the Arts. This one-hour show is open to the public. Sun, 6/12: 1pm. (The Harvey School, 260 Jay Street, Katonah; www.harveyschool.org)

Local! Summer Concert– Bedford Village Memorial Park: The Mulligans perform classic rock hits from the Stones, Springsteen, U2, Talking Heads and The Red Hot Chili Peppers at the C&M Gazebo. Sat, 6/18: 7-8:30pm. (12 Greenwich Rd., Bedford: www.bedfordny.gov)

Matilda – Jacob Burns: In anticipation of Steven Spielberg’s The BFG, JBFC is screening, Matilda, another beloved Roald Dahl adaptation. Based on the book of the same name, the film follows Matilda Wormwood (Mara Wilson, Mrs. Doubtfire), a curious little girl, with telekinetic powers, who is very different from her crass, obnoxious parents (Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman), who cruelly ignore her. Look for Paul Reubens (aka Pee-wee Herman) in a small part as an FBI agent investigating Matilda’s father. Sat-Sun, 6/18-19: 12pm. (364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville; www.burnsfilmcenter.org)

Local! John Jay Homestead – Outdoor Summer Movie: Pack a picnic for this new family classic movie series on the front lawn of John Jay Homestead. The schedule features: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971 with Gene Wilder): Fri, 6/24: 8:30pm; The Muppet Movie: Fri. 7/15: 8:30pm; and a third screening TBD: Fri, 8/12: 8:30pm. (400 Jay St./Rt. 22, Katonah; www.friendsofjohnjay.org)

Local! Mario the Magician – Bedford Hills Memorial Park: Part retro, part rock ‘n’ roll, Mario the Magician Marchese has appeared on Sesame Street and at Lincoln. Fri, 6/24: 7pm. (Sammarco Soccer Field, (60 Haines Rd., Bedford Hills; www.bedfordny.gov)

Local! Caramoor American Roots Music Festival: Over a dozen Americana artists perform at Caramoor’s Sunken Garden, Friends Field and the Venetian Theatre at this all-day family/picnic friendly event. Daytime artists include High Plains Jamboree (Austin country), Man About a Horse (folk/bluegrass), Dennis Stroughmatt et L’Esprit Creole, the banjo-centric The Lowest Pair, Deadgrass artist Matt Turk, the six piece amped-up Americana band Spuyten Duyvil and Sara Watkins from Nickel Creek and The Decembrists. The evening show presents Hurray for the Riff Raff featuring the charismatic Alynda Segura (with the “morning after alto”) and John Fullbright. Sat, 6/25: 12pm. (149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah; www.caramoor.org)

Local! 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. Tahiti & Hawaii: Wed, 6/29: 5pm; Columbian Cumbia: Wed, 7/6: 5pm; Filipino Music & Dance: Wed, 7/13: 5pm; Chinese Dance & Music: Wed, 7/27: 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: The Risko Band (U2, Lorde, Lady Gaga): Wed, 7/6: 7pm; Tramps Like Us (Springsteen Tribute) 7/13: 7pm; Don Dupont Big Band (Swing, Jive, Latin Ballroom): Wed, 7/20: 7pm. Chappaqua Orchestra (Classical): Wed, 7/27: 7pm: (Recreation Field, Chappaqua: 200 S. Greeley Ave. Chappaqua-millwoodchamber)

Local! Summer Concerts – Katonah Memorial Park – The Trashcan Poets: Take a dip in the pool and then check out this local tribute band serving up alternative rock you can dance to at the Katonah Park field. Fri, 7/8: 6:30-8:30-m. Island Soul: Reggae, Calypso, Soca and American Funk & Rock. Fri, 8/5: 6:30-8:30pm. (The top of North St., Katonah; Bedford Recreation)

Pleasantville Music Festival: “New York’s backyard jam” returns with top folk and Americana festival acts including: headliner Guster; KT Tunstall (Grammy-nominated for “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree”); The Rivivalists (Rolling Stone’s 2015 Bands You Need to Know); The Smithereens (“A Girl Like You”, “Only A Memory”) Aztec Two Step (the legendary No Hit Wonders); Annie Minogue, Morning Joe Music, Wild Adriatic, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Side Saddle, Don Dilego and Drew Bordeaux. With food, crafts, and a kid’s area with face painting, games and food. Photo by Marina Piedade. Free parking and round-trip bus service from Pace University: 11:30am-10pm. Sat, 7/9: (Parkway Field, Village Ln. Pleasantville; www.pleasantvillemusicfestival.com)

Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure – Jacob Burns: Co-written by Paul Reubens and Phil Hartman (SNL), Pee-wee’s Big Adventure marks the feature debut of director Tim Burton (Batman), who stamps the entire film with his quirky trademark style. In the film, Pee-wee Herman embarks on an epic cross-country search to find his stolen fire engine-red customized bicycle. Sat-Sun, 7/16-17: 12pm. (364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville; www.burnsfilmcenter.org)

Local! Summer Concerts at Wampus Brook Park: The Small Town Theatre Company presents: The Swingaroos, NYC’s blues and swing group performs original 30s/40s inspired originals and forgotten goodies from Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller and Artie Shaw. Sat, 7/9: 8pm. Charlie Lagond: Co-founder of the Lagond Music School Charlie has performed with Chet Baker, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Chuck Mangione, The Temptations and Kid Creole & The Coconuts. Sat, 7/23: 8pm. New Rochelle Opera: Opera classics. Sat, 8/6: 8pm. Broadway Classics: Musical theatre vets from Broadway, Off-Broadway and Regional Theatres sing the best of Broadway. Sat, 8/20: 8pm. (28 Maple Ave., Armonk; www.smalltowntheatre.com)

Local! Movie Night at the Bedford Memorial Park: The Bedford Village Chowder & Marching Club’s annual free movie night is a family event suitable for picnicking. Grab a blanket or soccer chair and enjoy the FREE show. Fri, 7/15: 8:30pm. (Bedford Village Memorial Park, 65 Greenwich Rd., Bedford; Bedford recreation)

Local! Summer Concert– Bedford Hills Memorial Park: Blonde Ambition plays well-known pop, rock and Motown at Sammarco Soccer Field. Fri, 7/22: 7-8:30pm. (60 Haines Rd., Bedford Hills; www.bedfordny.gov)

Local! Caramoor’s Jazz at Lincoln Center Festival with the Chick Corea Trio: The Chick Corea Trio with Christian McBride and Brian Blade headlines this all day fest featuring a dozen acts at the Sunken Garden, Friends Field and the Venetian Theatre. Daytime performers include Harlem Stride Piano Hour, Etienne Charles & Creole Soul, Gotham Kings: Riley Mulherkar and Alphonso Horne, Eddie Barbash Band, Jonathan Barber Quartet: “Jones, Jones, Jones’ and Ladies Sing the Blues. (Photo by Gabe Palacio) Sat, 7/23: 12pm. (149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah; www.caramoor.org)

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 at 8:30pm. Check back for this year’s movie titles. Last year’s lineup included Big Hero, Mighty Ducks, Tangled, and Jungle Book. (200 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; chappaqua-millwoodchamber)

Farmland – Muscoot Movies: “Farming is hard work. But it’s cool again” – CNBC Visit the farm after hours for Academy Award-winning Director James Moll’s movie about “the next generation of farmers.” Fri, 8/12: 7:30-9:30pm. (Route 100, Somers; www.muscootfarm.org)

The Muppets – Jacob Burns: Walter (Peter Linz), the world’s biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary (Jason Segel, The End of the Tour) and Mary (Amy Adams, Enchanted) from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper, Adaptation) to demolish the Muppet Theater and drill for oil. Walter, Mary, and Gary reunite the Muppets to stage “The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever” and raise the money to save the theater. Sat-Sun, 8/20-21: 12pm. (364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville; www.burnsfilmcenter.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 for grades 3-7 from Bedford Recreation. Sat, 6/4: 6-8:30pm. Non-residents welcome. (Bedford Hills Community House, 74 Main St., Bedford Hills; www.bedfordny.gov)

Local! Church of St. Mary’s 79th Annual Strawberry Festival: There’s games, prizes, bounce castles and more for toddlers to teens and a wide variety of craft vendors, attic treasures, raffles and bake sales. Plus, BBQ on the lawn and food & drinks in the Strawberry Cafe, including the Festival’s famed strawberry shortcake. Music acts include HGHS’s a capella acts, The Enchords and The Quaker Notes, and Al Frankel and the Blues Dog Band. Sat, 6/4: 11am-4pm. (Church of St, Mary the Virgin, 191 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; churchofstmary’s)

Snapping Turtle Walk – Boscobel: 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, 6/4: 7:30-9:00 am. (1601 Route 9D (Bear Mountain Highway) in Garrison; www.boscobel.org)

Charlotte’s Web – Emelin Theatre: Charlotte and Wilbur are unlikely friends, but when Wilbur faces the troubling prospect of becoming pork dinner, it’s Charlotte to the rescue. Spinning words into her web, Charlotte weaves a solution that not only makes Wilbur a prize pig, but also ensures his place on the farm forever. A Theatreworks USA production based on E.B. White’s treasured tale. Ages 4+ Sat, 6/4: 11am & 1:30pm. (Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck; www.emelin.org)

Local! Clambake in Greeley Garden: Family friendly party to benefit the New Castle Historical Society offers summertime music, garden karaoke, seasonal games, raffles and a silent auction. Lobster or chicken plus clams, mussels, corn on the cob and watermelon for the adults; hamburgers and hot dogs for the kids. Sat, 6/11: 5pm to sunset. RSVP by June 3. (Horace Greeley House, 100 King St., Chappaqua; www.newcastlehs.org)

The Amazing Max: PBS Kids calls The Amazing Max “an awesome & hilarious live magic show” and the Huffington Post says, “his ability to astound is something to see!” The show is loaded with striking visual magic, comedy and loads of audience participation. Magician Max Darwin makes objects appear out of thin air, defies the laws of physics and performs miracles inches from spectators’ faces! Sat, 6/18: 2pm. (White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Place, 3rd Floor, White Plains; www.wppac.com)

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, 7/1: 8:30pm, Sat, 7/2: 8 & 9:30pm, Sun, 7/3: 8pm. (381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow: www.hudsonvalley.org)

Cultural Folk Arts Day – Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden: Celebrate international culture with Taiko Crums, Korean music and dance, Chinese, Japanese and Mexican paper crafts, learn how to put on a Japanese kimono and a Korean hanbok. Plus a sushi demonstration with Yoshimi Arai of Magokoro New York. Sat, 7/16: 1-4pm. (Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden, 28 Deveau Rd., N. Salem: www.hammondmuseum.org)

Local! The Wizard of Oz – Theatre in the Sanctuary at Westmoreland Sanctuary: Director Denise Simon presents a magical interactive production of The Wizard Of Oz that takes audiences on the yellow brick road in the Sanctuary’s woods as they meet Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, Toto, Glinda, the Wicked Witch, the Munchkins and more. Auditions are May 18-19. Fri-Sun, 7/22-24 & 7/29-31: 6:30pm, 2onm on Sunday. (Westmoreland Sanctuary, 260 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Mt. Kisco; www.westmorelandsanctuary.org)

Sheffield Island Haunted Lighthouse: Ghosts, ghouls and goblins greet visitors to the historic Sheffield Island Lighthouse decorated to provide thrills and chills for youngsters of all ages (only two rooms are kept dark). This fun-filled, child-friendly haunted attraction includes activities for young visitors. Sat-Sun: 8/13-14: 11am, 12:30, 2 & 3pm. (Sheffield Island Dock, Washington and Water Streets, South Norwalk, Ct.; www.seaport.org)

So Please You – Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival: This family-friendly comedy tells the story of a servant named Dennis who appears only once in Shakespeare’s As You Like It, to announce that, “so please you,” there is a wrestler at the door! Zachary Fine and HVSF’s Conservatory Company’s original creation, a “tragical-comical, comical-tragical” tale revels in the classic art of clowning and showcases text from many of Shakespeare plays. Mon, 8/15: 7:30pm, Tues, 8/15: 2pm & Mon, 8/29: 7:30pm. (Boscobel, 1601 Rt. 9D, Garrison; www.hvshakespeare.org)

County Center Baseball Card Show: 300 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. Thurs, 8/18: 4-8pm, Fri, 8/19: 11am-7pm, Sat, 8/20: 10am-5pm & Sun, 8/21: 10am-4pm. (198 Central Ave., White Plains; www.countycenter.biz)

Living History: Military Reenactment Day at Boscobel: 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 three wars 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, 8/28: 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 presents three days of on-track racing. Including 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, 9/1-5: 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. 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, 9/3-5: 10am-5pm. (381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow; www.hudsonvalley.org)

Local! Community Family Camp Out at Katonah Memorial Park: Bedford Recreation 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 bagels, donuts, and beverages, clean rest rooms, supervision, and a Sunday morning swim at the Katonah pool. Campsite registration begins May 2. Sat-Sun, 9/17-18: 4:30pm – 11am. Contact the recreation office at 666.7004 or www.bedfordny.gov)

Tongue in Cheek: The Inflatable Art of Jimmy Kuehnle – Hudson River Museum: Bright, bouncing, inflatable sculptures that are an exciting art form and a witty commentary on our interests and enthusiasms. Made from vinyl-coated polyester fabric, Kuehnle’s creations inflate and deflate, pulsing and “breathing” like an organism, with intriguing names like You Lick Me, I Lick You (shaped like tongues), Hot Polyester Bladder Lung, You Wear What I Wear and Hello Bye. Massively scaled, the site-specific works are put in your way so that you ask yourself, “Is this space mine, or does it belong this extremely large creature blocking me?”(Pictured here: Jimmy Kuehnle, Punch Bubbles, 2016.) Wed-Sun: 12-5pm. Through 9/18. (511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers; www.hrm.org

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