The nationally accredited Westchester County Parks system spans more than 18,000 acres, with 50 parks including 6 golf courses, 5 pools, 3 beaches and a first-rate amusement park complex. www.westchestergov.com/par
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- Mount Kisco, NY, 10549
- Phone:
- (914) 864-PARK
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- The Westchester Ballet Company...
Westchester County Center
Friday, December 18 at 10:00am
Westchester County Parks
The Westchester Ballet Company presents a performance of the classic ballet The Nutcracker.
The performance opens on Friday, December 18 at 10 a.m.
Encore performances are as follows:
Saturday, December 19 at 12:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 20 at 2 p.m.
Group sales for 10 or more visitors are available in advance by calling (914) 864-7077
Time:10:00AM Friday, December 18th
Location:Westchester County Center
Westchester County Parks
Support local agriculture at the 2009-2010 Indoor Farmers Market at the Westchester County Center!
Locally grown fresh produce, baked breads, cheese, maple syrup, honey and jams,
meat, wine and dairy products will all be for sale.
This event will run Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. November 22, December 20, January 3, February 7 and March 28.
Time:10:00AM Sunday, November 22nd
Location:Westchester County Center
Westchester County Parks Yankees great "Mick the Quick" Rivers made a special appearance as Bike and Skate Sundays resumed Sunday, September 13th. Signing autographs and meeting fans, this legend of the diamond made an otherwise great day out even better!
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Westchester County Parks
Collective Soul rocks Playland Wedneday August 26 at 8pm.
The concert is FREE with Paid Park Admission.
Visit www.ryeplayland.org for more info.
Guests are invited to stick around for a free fireworks show after the concert.
Time:8:00PM Wednesday, August 26th
Location:Playland Park
Westchester County Parks
Big news! The screening of Ironman at Tibbetts Brook has been re-scheduled!
Even though the previous party was cancelled because of rain, residents will still have the opportunity to enjoy an after-hours barbecue and showing of the hit film Ironman (2009, PG-13) on Thursday, August 13.
Party starts at 7 p.m.; bbq runs ti...l 8:30 p.m.; movie at sundown. Bring blankets/chairs.
Admission is $10 per person for age 3 and up. Wristbands go on sale at the pool on the day of the party. No Park Pass required.
Movie and BBQ have been re-scheduled!
Time:7:00PM Thursday, August 13th
Location:Tibbetts Brook Park
Westchester County Parks
Wednesday, August 5th, young people ages 13 to 15 are invited to a Teen Pool Party from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Teens can enjoy swimming until dusk and dancing to DJ music.
Admission is $5 per person, payable at the door the night of the event.
A Park Pass is not required for entry, but visitors must show proof of residenc...y and age with a school ID, report card, or Park Pass.
For more information, call (914) 995-4480
Westchester County Parks
Sunday, August 2nd, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saxon Woods hosts DJ & Barbecue Day, where visitors can dance or swim to the latests hits played by a DJ on the pool deck.
Throughout the afternoon, the snack bar will feature a barbecue special with a chicken and ribs plate for $7 per person.
Admission to the party is include...d with entrance to the pool.
Westchester County Pass Required.
For more info, call (914) 995-4480.
Westchester County Parks
The Lunch at Lasdon free jazz concert series continues at Westchester County’s largest publicly owned arboretum, Lasdon Park, Arboretum & Veteran’s Memorial on Fridays, July 31 and August 7, from 12 noon to 2 p.m.
This Friday, July 31, features and encore performance by the Gerard Carelli Orchestra.
Snacks and beverages ...will be available for purchase.
Admission and parking are free.
For more information, call (914) 864-7268.
Westchester County Parks
The Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra will perform music that spans the decades, from 18th century opera to 20th century pop, as they conclude this season’s “Midsummer Night Music” concert series on Saturday, August 1, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial in Somers.
The orchestra will perform a ...program of “Light Classics,” with something for everyone to enjoy. Selections will range from a rousing performance of popular classics like Mozart’s “Eine kleine Nachtmusik,” and Strauss’ lilting “Blue Danube Waltz, to more contemporary 20th century favorites like Glenn Miller’s romantic “Moonlight Serenade” and Frank Sinatra’s famous mantra “My Way.”
A highlight of the night’s program will be a performance by cellist Madeleine Bouissou, winner of the Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra concerto competition, during the orchestra’s performance of David Popper’s “Hungarian Rhapsody.”
Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for children 6-12 and seniors.
Admission is free for children under age 6.
Tickets will be sold at the gate on the evening of the performance.
The gates open at 5 p.m. for picnicking; the music begins at 6 p.m.
In the case of rain, concerts will be cancelled.
For more information, call (914) 864-7268.
Westchester County Parks
Bring a picnic lunch and listen to the sounds of cool jazz during the free Lunch at Lasdon concert series at Westchester County’s largest publicly owned arboretum, Lasdon Park, Arboretum & Veteran’s Memorial on Fridays, July 24 and 31, and August 7, from 12 noon to 2 p.m.
This Friday, July 24, guests can enjoy a perform...ance by the ABCs of Jazz.
Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.
Admission and parking are free.
For more information, call (914) 864-7268.
Time:12:00PM Friday, July 24th
Location:Lasdon Parks and Arboretum
Westchester County Parks
A salute to the brass and percussion section, with works that highlight these two dramatic aspects of the orchestra.
Tickets will be sold at the gate on the evening of the performance.
The gates open at 5 p.m. for picnicking; the music begins at 6 p.m.
In the case of rain, concerts will be cancelled.
“Midsummer Nigh Music"... concludes on Saturday, August 1, with “Light Classics.”
The evening kicks off with “Fanfare for the Common Man” by renowned American composer Aaron Copland, followed by Joan Tower’s Copland-inspired “Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman,” and a rousing rendition of John Williams’ theme from the Superman film series. The program continues with Three Mexican Songs (traditional; Chavez), followed by Bach’s Cantata No. 119, “Preise, ....Jerusalem...., den Herrn” in a special arrangement for percussion. French composer Paul Dukas’ “Fanfare from La Peri” impressionistic ballet follows, with several selections from Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story bringing the evening’s program to a dramatic climax.
Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for children 6-12 and seniors.
Admission is free for children under age 6.
For more information, call (914) 864-7268.
Time:5:00PM Saturday, July 25th
Location:Lasdon Park and Arboretum
Westchester County Parks
A host of crowd-pleasing popular songs will be the featured fare when the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra performs “Broadway and Hollywood Favorites,” featuring Tony Award-winning soloist Debbie Gravitte, on Saturday evening, July 18, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial in Somers.
Debbie Grav...itte will take the stage with a spirited performance of a variety of songs from shows including Cats, ....Chicago.... and The Sound of Music.
Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for children 6-12 and seniors.
Admission is free for children under age 6.
Tickets will be sold at the gate on the evening of the performance.
The gates open at 5 p.m. for picnicking; the music begins at 6 p.m.
In the case of rain, concerts will be cancelled.
“Midsummer Night Music” continues on Saturday, July 25, with a “Festival of Brass and Percussion” and concludes on Saturday, August 1, with “Light Classics.”
For more information, call (914) 864-7268.
Time:5:00PM Saturday, July 18th
Location:Lasdon Park and Arboretum
Westchester County Parks
Bring a picnic lunch and listen to the sounds of cool jazz during the free Lunch at Lasdon concert series at Westchester County’s largest publicly owned arboretum, Lasdon Park, Arboretum & Veteran’s Memorial on Fridays, July 17, 24 and 31, and August 7, from 12 noon to 2 p.m.
This Friday, July 17, guests can enjoy a per...formance by Lasdon Park Veterans the Kevin Callaghan Group. They will be returning to the park to play again on Friday, August 7.
For more information, call (914) 864-7268.
Time:12:00PM Friday, July 17th
Location:Lasdon Park and Arboretum
Westchester County Parks
UPDATE: This event has been reschedule to Tuesday, July 28th.
Six of the best young bands from the metro area are preparing for battle as Playland Park in Rye hosts the Sixth Annual "Battle of the Bands"
The concert is free with your paid Playland admission; parking is $4 on weekdays.
Time:7:00PM Thursday, July 23rd
Location:Playland Park, Water Tower Theatre
Westchester County Parks BBQ til 8:30 p.m.; movie at sundown. No swimming allowed after dark. Bring blankets/chairs. No Park Pass required. Admission $10 per person age 3 and up. Tix on sale at pool day of event. Cancelled if rain.
Summer Movie Madness BBQ & Movie
Time:7:00PM Tuesday, August 11th
Location:Saxon Woods Pool
