Off-Site Activity Suggestions
If you have any questions or would like more information, contact Debi Guida @ dagcdg@aol.com.
1. Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow Tours - Palmer Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
Free tours. Generally available on weekend days (10am, 11am, and 12am). Tickets go fast. Check the website for availability. Registration required.
A 45-minute curator-led tour of the Tarrytown Lighthouse.
Parking fees may apply: https://www.sleepyhollowny.gov/277/Recreation-Parks.
The Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow is located at Kingsland Point Park off Palmer Avenue. Parking with nearby restrooms is available. The lighthouse is accessed by a 10 minute stroll south along the Riverwalk path. The five story structure includes four stairways.
2. New York Botanical Garden - Bronx 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx , NY
Registration online and in person.
- Van Gogh’s Flowers- May 24th–October 26th Members-Free, Non Member Adults-$39, Seniors $35
https://www.nybg.org/event/van-goghs-flowers/
Botanical displays and large-scale art, with monumental sunflowers and masterpieces made of living flowers
- Van Gogh’s Starry Nights May 23rd - September 13th m. to 10 p.m. Members – $39 Non-Members – $49
https://www.nybg.org/event/van-goghs-flowers/starry-nights/
On select Friday and Saturday evenings, a Starry Nights drone show along with live music and performances
Drone show at 9:30 p.m., conditions permitting
3. Sing Sing Walking Tour - Louis Engel Waterfront Park, Ossining, NY
$15 pp/adult, Tours are available throughout the year. Registration online
https://www.singsingprisonmuseum.org/calendar.html
“Learn about the building of the 1825 original cell block, quarrying of the Sing Sing marble, origin of the US penal philosophy and design, labor used, products developed there, innovative examples of reform and rehabilitation.” Tours take place rain or shine.
4. 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)
https://www.pepsico.com/sculpture-gardens
5. Untermyer Gardens – 945 No Broadway, Yonkers, NY
Free parking and admission to walk the grounds every day throughout the year, No registration required.
Seasonal Highlights Garden Tour $15 per person. Online registration required. June 15 11am to 12pm
https://www.untermyergardens.org/tours.html
1 hour tour throughout the gardens with a discussion of Untermyer Gardens, the architecture, garden design, plants in bloom, plant combinations, etc. During the tour, you will walk up and down stairs and along uneven paths, so sturdy shoes are recommended.
Note: Other tours, performances, classes, workshops are available throughout the year: https://www.untermyergardens.org/?srsltid=AfmBOorTeMgOajezpKDXaXSv70OhyEI2pNOg94YuG8gmHlrKMKDChX0p
6. Caramoor Open House & Gardens – Katonah, NY
Sunday June 1st - 12:00pm – House and Grounds open; 4:00pm – Caramoor closes for the day
Enjoy a free afternoon at Caramoor. Onsite parking is free. Registration online
Purchase your free ticket here ---> Summer! Open House & Grounds at Caramoor | Katonah, NY
https://caramoor.org/event/welcome-summe r-open-house-grounds/
Walk the grounds, listen to the Sonic Innovations pieces, and visit the Rosen House for a tour! Concessions and restrooms open and available throughout the afternoon. Note: Other tours are available throughout the year.
7. The Armour-Stiner Octagon House - Irvington, NY
“Victorian Springtime” Tour - Thurs through Mon, June 1st through June 23rd
$29 per person tour fee. Parking is free. Online registration required.
https://armourstiner.com/guided-tours
On this seasonal one-hour tour, visitors explore the beautiful octagon house, restored to its 1870s appearance, and the greenhouse, garden and landscape.
Note: Other tours are available throughout the year.
8. Grace Farms – New Canaan, CT
Admission 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 on the surrounding nature preserve, and enjoy snacks, beverages, and light fare in the Commons.
Note: Tours are available throughout the year.
For children & families:
https://gracefarms.org/events/month/2025-06
- Amazing Butterflies $8/Ticket - Navigate through an interactive maze and traveling exhibit created by The Natural History Museum in London in collaboration with Minotaur Mazes. For children & families
- Imagination Playground –Free - Children use large-scale, lightweight blocks designed to encourage fun and learning through curiosity-driven play. For ages 8 and under with adult caregivers.
9. L.Beam Discovery Kayaking Course - Five Islands Park, 99 Le Fevres Ln, New Rochelle, NY
$34.95 per person. Parking is free. 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
The 1 ½ hour course includes a brief introduction and safety talk from paddling instructors. They'll outfit you with a personal flotation device (PFD), kayak and paddling equipment. Instruction on a variety of paddling techniques will be provided. You’ll be guided on a tour of the ecosystem and history of the area with your group. If you have your own PFD, feel free to bring your own. First timers are welcome. Instructors are great! Afterwards, take a nature walk and explore the 15 acre park.
10. The CT Art Trail Passport - $35 Purchase online or at any of the Art Trail member museums.
https://ctarttrail.org/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. Member Museums include the Bruce Museum, Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Weir Farm National Historic Park, etc.
Photo by Chad David Kraus Photography