Even though Hurricane Debby is trampling through the area currently, bringing rain and wreaking havoc on everyone’s weekday plans, the sun is waiting in the wings and ready to pop back out this Saturday and Sunday. That means, weekend plans are currently being made in houses all across the Hudson Valley and right here in the City of Peekskill. Here are three events just outside of the City to include in your weekend plans.
Westchester County Family Fun Day at Croton Point Park Beach
On Saturday, August 10th from noon to 4 pm, put your swimsuit on, take the beach towels out, and take the family 10 minutes south to Croton Point Park to enjoy Westchester County Parks Family Fun Day at the Croton Point Park Beach.
Enjoy family fun games like hot potato, hula hoop and gummy bear challenges, how low can you go on the limbo bar and many other fun games that are wholesome and fun at the beach.
Participation in special events are free, however, admission and parking fees apply. Click here for information on beach and parking fees. The rain date for this event will be the following day on Sunday, August 11. If it is postponed it will be announced via Westchester County Parks Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter) social media accounts. Westchester County Parks are also very responsive via social media, where they will be able to help and give more information.
Herb Drying for Beginners at Hilltop Hanover Farms
There is nothing more tasty than taking homegrown freshly picked basil and putting it on pasta with marinara sauce and freshly grated parmesan cheese, or taking some fresh pulled basil and eating it with slices of off the vine tomatoes and mozzarella cheese, or even taking some fresh cilantro and adding it to homemade salsa, guacamole or cilantro lime rice. However, once the winter comes, our fresh garden herbs are no longer readily available. But those herbs, dried, can last all winter to add to your dishes.
On Saturday, August 10th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm the Friends of Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center will host an Herb Drying for Beginners workshop. At this workshop, participants will learn how and why to harvest, dry, store, and use some of the most common herbs. This program will meet in the classroom and is recommended for everyone ages 8+. Pre-registration is required where you can pay what you want. To register for the event via Eventbrite, click here.
Hilltop Hanover Farm is 20 minutes east of Peekskill in the Town of Yorktown and owned by Westchester County Parks. Hilltop Hanover Farm produces diversified vegetables for a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program and retail farm stand. The Friends of Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, offers educational programs including field days, farm tours, and interpretive education. The Friends of Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center is dedicated to the development and advancement of sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, community education, and accessible food systems for all.
Farming Workshop: Microgreens with Tom Deacon of Fable Farms at the Putnam Valley Grange
On Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00 pm join the Putnam Valley Grange located 10 minutes north of Peekskill at 128 Mill Street in Putnam Valley, for a dive into the fascinating world of microgreens. Discover the secrets behind cultivating these miniature powerhouses of nutrition, learning everything from seed selection to watering and harvesting techniques. Tom Deacon of Fable Farms will discuss the health benefits packed into these tiny greens and uncover their potential to elevate your culinary creations. This is a great opportunity to gain insights from an expert and take a step towards a healthier, greener lifestyle. Each guest will have the option to take home one live tray of microgreens. The cost is $25 per participant (individual or family). To register, click here.
From 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, visit the Grange for the live poultry and farm animal swap. The Grange may have: chickens (chicks, pullets, laying hens, and roosters), turkeys, guinea fowl, ducks, geese, pigeons, doves, quail, rabbits & other small animals. You never know what will be brought to the sale. Different vendors with different animals attend each month.
In addition, there are locally produced goods, household items, and crafts. Attendees will find things such as honey, soaps, gemstones, plants/seedlings and much more. This is free admission. So look and shop, and then stay for the microgreens workshop and make it a day at the Grange.
The Putnam Valley Grange was founded in 1897. It is a non-profit all-volunteer family organization serving the local, state, national and world community and has done so since its founding. The Putnam Valley Grange Hall was originally constructed in 1900/1901. Much of the building was destroyed by fire in the 1970s, but the structure was lovingly rebuilt by the membership. Originally a fraternity almost exclusively of farmers, today’s Grange is an organization open to all those with an interest in helping others through community involvement, with a special emphasis on working cooperatively with our environment for the betterment of all. The Putnam Valley Grange serves the community of its members in Putnam Valley, NY and the surrounding area – the only surviving Grange in all of Putnam County, NY. The Grange is a national, non-profit fraternal organization dedicated to the preservation of agriculture and rural life. For more information visit the Putnam Valley Grange website, like and follow on Facebook or or email them at [email protected].
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