Off-Site Activity Suggestions

A few activities and events you, your family and friends might enjoy. If you have any questions, contact Debi Guida @ dagcdg@aol.com . Please type “Social Committee” in the subject line.

  1. The 19th Annual Pleasantville Music Festival - Parkway Field, Pleasantville
    Saturday, July 12, 2025   Gates open at 12:30pm   Festival from 1pm to 9pm

  2. Pleasantville Concert Series - Pleasantville’s new Civic Space - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMEnjoy live music, great food, and drinks from local SOUL Brewery with friends and family. Each night there will be a different band and food truck.
  • Saturday, June 28, 2025 Band: GForce                   Food Truck: Cousins Maine Lobster
  • Saturday, July 26, 2025 Band: Heard Immunity     Food Truck: Fork in the Road
  • Saturday, August 23, 2025 Band: Dan Zlotnick Band   Food Truck: Gyro Uno
  1. Island Beach/Great Captains Island - Ferry Terminal, Arch Street, Greenwich CT
  • Island Beach - A 3.9-acre island where visitors enjoy picnic areas, beach, playground, a concession area, picnic tables, changing areas, showers. Go for just the ferry ride or for lounging in your own beach chair and/or swimming. Note: Being the more popular island, the larger ferry provides transport.
  • Great Captain Island - A 17.2 acre island with a historic lighthouse built in 1868. Visitors can stroll to the lighthouse. Go for just the ferry ride or lounging in your own beach chair and/or swimming.Transportation to the islands, owned by the Town of Greenwich and managed by the Parks & Recreation Department, is available to all; not just Greenwich residents.  Located in Long Island Sound roughly two miles off the coast of Greenwich, visitors ride a ferry from the Ferry Terminal.
  • Online Ticket Sales are available Monday-Friday from 9AM to 5PM except holidays or until sold out for the day.
  • Tickets valid for the date/season in which they were purchased; no refunds issued. Tickets must be presented at the ferry terminal ticket office where they will be scanned. Transportation: Ferry Schedule
  • Parking can be purchased at the kiosk in the Parking Lot across from the ferry terminal. Map – Fees
     
  1. Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts - Music & July 4th Fireworks, July 4th, 8PM
    149 Girdle Ridge Road · Katonah, NYThe Westchester Symphonic Winds, joined by soprano Carami Hilaire, perform patriotic works that pay tribute to America’s independence including Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and Stars and Stripes Forever. The evening concludes with a fireworks display over the Caramoor grounds. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held on Thursday, July 4 and the fireworks will take place at 9:00pm on Friday, July 5. Tickets can be purchased hereNote: If you wish to pay less than a tier ticket, an option is Garden Listening. This is for those who prefer a more casual concert environment for less.  Garden Listening tickets for adults are $33   When ordering a ticket, click on the small box to the left of the orange text box containing the word "STAGE".
  1. Wildflower Island Open Gate Day – Free – Sunday July 13, Sunday September 7th
    Teatown, 1600 Spring Valley Rd OssiningWildflower Island gates will be open from 11 am to 1 pm. Stroll winding paths and enjoy the beauty of Teatown Lake’s Wildflower Island. Guides will be stationed in the Gatehouse and along the trails to answer questions about flowers in bloom. Adults only. No children under 10. No dogs.  Stop in at the Visitor Center where you can get a trail map, view the exhibits, and shop at the Nature Store.  $7 non-members parking fee. Members park free.Note: This unique sanctuary is also available to the public through guided tours. The Visitor Center is open 7 days a week, 9am – 5pm. Trails are open every day, dawn to dusk
  1. Free Westport Country Playhouse Theatre Tours - July 18 & 19, August 16 & 22 at 10:30AM
    25 Powers Court · Westport, CTSee and learn how the Playhouse puts shows together. See set models and costumes. Peek into the shop and dressing rooms. Stand on stage. Tours are free, but reservations are required. The 90 minute tour ticket can be obtained here.Note: If a nice day, after the tour, head  to Sherwood Island State Park for a picnic, walk or afternoon at the beach. This park is a short 10 minute drive from the Westport Playhouse.   The park map can be found here.  In season fees apply:FREE – In-State Registered Vehicles, $22 – Out-of-State (OOF) Vehicles (Weekends/Holidays),   $15 – OOF Vehicles (Weekdays, in-season), $7 – OOF Vehicles (After 4:00 p.m., in-season)
  1. Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts – See and hear Yo-Yo Ma on the cello July 30th 7PM-9PM
    149 Girdle Ridge Road · Katonah, NYSuperstar cellist Yo-Yo Ma joins forces with his dear friends, violinist Leonidas Kavakos and pianist Emanuel Ax, to bring the latest installment of their “Beethoven for Three” project to Caramoor.  Tickets can be purchased hereNote: If you wish to pay less than a tier ticket and prefer a more casual concert environment, an option is Garden Listening. Garden Listening tickets for adults are $20. When ordering a ticket, click on the small box to the left of the orange text box containing the word "STAGE".

 

  1. Roundout Lighthouse Tour - mid-May through the end of October
    50 Rondout Landing in Kingston, NYCruise on the Solaris, a solar-powered boat. Cruises operate Thursday through Sunday at 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, 6pm, and 7:30pm, with an additional cruise on Sundays at 10am. ​ Hudson River Maritime Museum summer hours are Wednesday-Sunday, 11am to 5 pm.  Tickets can be purchased here .  Tickets include boat ride, guided tour inside the lighthouse, general admission to the Hudson River Maritime Museum. Climb to the observation deck for panoramic Hudson River views.  Adults $35, Children $25, Seniors $30
  1. New York Botanical Garden - Bronx 2900 Southern Blvd,  Bronx , NY     Registration online and in person.

 

  1. Sing Sing Walking Tour - Louis Engel Waterfront Park, Ossining, NY
    $15 pp/adult, Tours are available throughout the year. Registration online
  1. The Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens -  PepsiCo Global Headquarters, Purchase, NY
    Free parking and admission to walk the grounds.  No registration required.
    Open to the public from 10am to 4pm on weekends (March 30 – November 16)
  1. Untermyer Gardens - 945 No Broadway, Yonkers, NY
    Free parking and admission to walk the grounds every day throughout the year, No registration required.
    Tours, performances, classes, workshops available throughout the year can be found here.
  1. The Armour-Stiner Octagon House - Irvington, NY
    Tours are available throughout the year.  Parking is free. Online registration required.
  1. Grace Farms - New Canaan, CTAdmission and parking are free. Register online or in person.  Open to the public  Tues - Sat  10 am – 5 pm, Sun  12 pm – 5 pm. Visit the beautiful River building, walk the trails, and enjoy snacks, beverages, and light fare in the Commons.   Tours available throughout the year.  Events Calendar can be found here
  1. L.Bean Discovery Kayaking  Course  - Five Islands Park, 99 Le Fevres Ln, New Rochelle, NY$34.95 per person. Free parking.  Online registration required. Select dates and times, May through October.  For ages 8 and above (14 & under with parent/guardian) https://www.llbeanoutdoors.com/activity/kayaking-discovery-course-new-rochelle
     
  1. The CT Art Trail Passport - $35 Purchase online or at any of the Art Trail member museums.This Passport-Journal provides free admission to each holder to 30 Art Trail member museums and several affiliate museums. Membership is valid for one year after purchase.
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