Social Committee & Garden Club

1. Information regarding things to do, history, arts, culture, and outdoor activities across Westchester County:Visit Westchester County
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2. Venues that you, your family and friends might enjoy:

Museums

Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, NY

This local museum showcases their art collection, revolving exhibitions, planetarium and tours of the Glenview Historic home. Subscribe to their newsletter via email for upcoming exhibits and events.

 

Neuberger Museum, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY

Located at SUNY Purchase, this museum’s galleries contain a permanent collection of art as well as special exhibitions. Tours, lectures and programs are provided. For their calendar of events, click here.

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The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT
Located on Main Street in historic downtown Ridgefield, CT, the campus includes the museum and a two-acre Sculpture Garden.  Subscribe to their newsletter via email for upcoming exhibits and events.

 

The Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT

This local museum offers art galleries, events, and 2 annual outdoor arts festivals.  Subscribe to their newsletter via email for upcoming exhibits and events.

 

Music Halls

 The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Avenue, Port Chester, NY

This 100-year-old, original rock music venue continues to provide live music and unforgettable performances. Subscribe to their newsletter via email for upcoming events.

 

Theaters

Armonk Players Group, 19 Whippoorwill Road East, Armonk, NY

This 186-seat community theatre offers high quality productions. Performances are held at the Whippoorwill Theatre Hall at the North Castle Public Library.  Subscribe to their newsletter via email for upcoming events.

 

Westchester Performing Arts Center, 11 City Place, 3rd Floor (City Center) White Plains, NY

At this 410-seat, state-of-the-art theatre you will find professionally produced productions featuring actors from Broadway, national tours and regional theatre across the country. Subscribe to their newsletter via email for upcoming events.

 

Multi Venue Theatres

 A.C.T. (A Contemporary Theatre) of Connecticut , 36 Old Quarry Road, Ridgefield, CT

This 184-seat regional theatre provides musical productions and concerts.  Known for its intimate, immersive environment, this venue provides a uniquely personal theatrical experience.

 

Arts Westchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, NY

https://artswestchester.org/

This venue supports public art and provides special events, classes, workshops and exhibitions, including folk art programs and a yearly jazz festival.  Subscribe to their newsletter via email for upcoming events.

 

Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Rd, Bedford, NY

This venue provides events and performances including films, author talks, lectures, and live music.  Subscribe to their newsletter via email for upcoming events.

 

Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah, NY

This venue provides Rosen House tours and showcases events in the Rosen House’s Music Room, a fully covered outdoor Venetian Theater, the Spanish Courtyard, Friends Field, and Sunken Garden. Subscribe to their newsletter via email for tours and upcoming events.

 

Chappaqua Performing Arts Center, 480 Bedford Road, Chappaqua, NY

Located on the former Reader’s Digest campus, this 425-seat venue provides a variety of arts and cultural events.

 

Grace Farms Foundation, 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT

Enjoy the architecture and landscape of Grace Farms.  View art installations, dine in the Commons, attend a pop-up talk, walk the trails, visit Cattail Pond, register for a tour, enjoy tea in the Pavilion and Commons, and attend a scheduled program. Subscribe to their newsletter via email for upcoming events and tours.

 

Paramount Hudson Valley, 1008 Brown Street, Peekskill, NY

This restored 1,000-seat venue offers music, dance, theatre, film and cultural programs. Subscribe to their newsletter via email for upcoming events.

 

Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY

This 4-theatre complex, located at SUNY Purchase, offers a broad range of programs including dance, music and cultural events such as the Chinese New Year Festival.  Subscribe to their newsletter via email for upcoming events.

 

Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield, CT

This 500-seat regional venue provides a wonderful schedule of live theatre and musical performances. Retractable draperies allow the stage to adapt for film screenings. A newly renovated lobby provides concessions, comfortable seating, memorabilia, artwork and photography.  Subscribe to their newsletter via email for upcoming events.

 

Rockefeller Brothers Fund, The Pocantico Center, 200 Lake Road, Tarrytown, NY

This venue provides public events and performances such as the Kykuit open house, music and dance performances as well as seasonal tours. Subscribe to their newsletter via email for upcoming events.

 

Stamford Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford, CT

This 1,600-seat theatre offers a full season of cultural and entertainment events. Subscribe to their newsletter via email for upcoming events.

 

Tarrytown Music Hall,  13 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY

This oldest theater in Westchester County, offers live music, theater, dance, and film programs. Subscribe to their newsletter via email for upcoming events.

 

Westchester County Center, 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY

A 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena hosts concerts, sporting events such as the Royal Hannaford Circus, Annual Westchester Spring Home Show, and Dancing With The Stars.   Subscribe to their newsletter via email for upcoming events.

 

Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court, Westport, CT

This venue provides theatrical productions and special events as well as a free backstage tour filled with theatre history.  Subscribe to their newsletter via email for upcoming events.

 

Historic Locations

Historic Hudson Valley, Sleepy Hollow, NY

Enjoy historic tours at locations such as Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, Philipsburg Manor, Union Church of Pocantico Hills, and Van Cortlandt Manor. Enjoy events such as The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze and Dickens Christmas Carol.  Subscribe to their newsletter via email for upcoming events.

 

Muscoot Farm, 51 Route 100, Katonah, NY

At this 777-acre Muscoot Farm, you can visit animals, view historic buildings, stroll through the farm, hike scenic trails, and attend special events, educational programs and camps. Click here to view special events and educational programs.

 

The Glass House, New Canaan, CT

The Glass House is a National Trust Historic Site. The 49-acre landscape comprises fourteen structures, including the Glass House, Brick House, Studio, Painting Gallery, Pavilion in the pond, and Sculpture Gallery. All tours originate from the Visitor Center/Design Store at 199 Elm Street, New Canaan CT, 06840. Subscribe to their newsletter via email for upcoming events.

 

Kykuit Estate, Sleepy Hollow, NY

The home to 4 generations of Rockefeller family members features a mansion, gardens, art and beautiful views of the Hudson River. Note: The site is accessible by tours only. Note: Tours are on hiatus for the 2026 season and will resume and be hosted by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund in 2027.

 

Weir Farm National Historical Park, 735 Nod Hill Road, Wilton, CT

This 60-acre National Historical Park preserves the homes, studios and farm of the American Impressionist Painter J. Alden Weir.  Enjoy the museum at the Visitor Center, go on a self-guided or Park Ranger guided tour, explore exhibits and walk the farm, enjoying the landscape. Click here for their calendar of events.

 

Gardens

 New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY

This 250-acre National Historic Landmark site showcases a spectacular botanical garden with shuttles, a children’s adventure garden, uncut wooded forest, diverse gardens, horticulture programs and special events such as the annual spring orchid show and winter train show. Subscribe to their newsletter via email for upcoming events.

 

The Garden Conservancy

The open days seasonal program allows visitors to visit local private gardens, beautiful estate gardens and sweeping landscapes. Tickets are released online about two months in advance of an Open Day, around the first of the month.  Click here for participating gardens and the events calendar. Subscribe to their newsletter via email for upcoming events.

 

Untermyer Gardens Conservancy, 945 North Broadway, Yonkers, NY

This 43-acre public garden, created in 1917 by Samuel & Minnie Untermyer, is a tiered location with beautiful gardens, monumental architecture, and majestic views of the Hudson River.  Subscribe to their newsletter via email for upcoming events.

 

Wave Hill, 4900 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY

At this 28-acre site, you can walk the grounds, gardens & woodlands while enjoying majestic views of the Hudson River and Palisades. Guided walks, lectures, and workshops are offered year-round. Subscribe to their newsletter via email for upcoming events.

 

Parks, Nature Preserves, Hiking Trails

Cranberry Lake Preserve, 1609 Old Orchard Street, North White Plains, NY

This 190-acre park includes a Nature Center, which offers programs and educational displays. Pick up a trail map and hike on the History Trail, which contains remnants of a farmhouse and stone mining operations. Trek through a variety of habitats including a 4-acre lake, cliffs, hardwood forest, vernal pools, and a swamp.

 

Croton Gorge Park, Route 129, Cortlandt, NY

This 97-acre property at the base of the Croton Dam allows for fishing, picnicking, hiking and awesome views of Croton Dam and the spillway. To access the top of the dam, park in the parking lot and take a foot path up the side of the dam.

 

Croton Landing Park, Cortlandt, NY

This park stretches a mile along the Hudson River, allowing for a delightful, peaceful walk along the waterfront. The paved walking pathway extends along the river and is a delight to walk at the golden hour and for views of sunsets.

 

Croton Point Park, 1A Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY

This 508-acre park is situated on a peninsula on the east shore of the Hudson River. Offered are year-round events and activities with facilities for camping, hiking and swimming.

 

Lasdon Park and Arboretum, 2610 Route 35, Katonah, NY

This venue provides gardens, trails, and events. It also has an onsite Westchester County Veterans Museum. Subscribe to their newsletter via email for upcoming events.

 

Marshland Conservancy, 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY

This 147 acre wildlife conservancy includes a Nature Center, which offers birding and animal programs, and 3 miles of hiking trails. It’s comprised of several distinct natural areas: forest, meadow, tidal salt marsh, marine shoreline and ponds.

 

Rockefeller State Park Preserve, 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY

The property includes the former Pocantico Hills and Rockwood Hall country estates of John D. Rockefeller and William Rockefeller. The preserve allows for walks of all lengths through forests on crushed stone carriage roads that were laid out by John D Rockefeller.  Trail maps are available at the onsite main office. Subscribe to their newsletter via email for upcoming events:  https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/LTZkT3Z

 

Tarrytown River Walk, Tarrytown, NY
This 2.1 mile out and back easy scenic walk along the Hudson River allows for beautiful views of the Hudson River, Tarrytown lighthouse, Mario Cuomo Bridge and NYC skyline. A popular trail for walking and running, the trail starts at Pierson Park in Tarrytown and extends to Kingsland Point Park.

 

Teatown Lake Reservation , 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

This 1,000-acre nature preserve and education center provides 15 miles of hiking trails, a 2-acre island refuge for over 230 species of native wildflowers, year-round programming, and wildlife exhibits. A popular program is the seasonal Teatown Hudson River EagleFest® at Croton Point Park where you can observe bald eagles and other birds of prey, enjoy live shows, and view educational exhibits.  Subscribe to their newsletter via email for upcoming events.

 

Other

Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY

These 265 acres of hardwood forest contains 11,000 animals and 640 species, offers a butterfly garden, children’s zoo, wild Asia monorail, zoo shuttle, bug carousel, Congo gorilla forest, nature trek and jungle world.

 

Kayak Hudson

This Hudson River recreation company provides kayak and stand up paddleboard tours, rentals, and lessons at the Croton Point Park, Tarrytown Lakes, Rye Beach, and Croton River.

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New York Adventure Club

This club allows you to experience in person and virtual events across Westchester/ Hudson Valley, Brooklyn, Long Island, Manhattan, New Jersey, Queens and Staten Island. Subscribe to their newsletter via email for upcoming events.