Friday, September 14, 2007

Event Round-Up

There's so much going on this weekend, I had a very hard time picking my favorites.
Hudson River Valley Ramble This weekend kicks off the more than 160 events throughout the Hudson Valley. There's hiking, biking, walking, and paddling at a variety of locations, many in our area. Hudson River Valley Ramble
Explore the Hudson by Sail Join the Ossining Sailing Club for a 2 hour sail. Non-sailors are welcome. Saturday, 10:00 and 2:00, meet next to the Ossining Boat and canoe Club, (914) 523-4230
Native American Festival The 11th annual festival in Ridgefield's Ballard Park features tradtional music, dance, and food by members of local tribes. There will be teepees, too. Saturday, 10:00-6:00
Ferry-Go-Round Free ferry service between Ossining, Harverstraw, and Peekskill. Each village has bus service from the ferries to various events, including street fairs and a tour of Peekskill's art museum. See the website for details. Sunday, 11:00-6:00 Ferry-Go-Round
Size Matters The opening of the HVCCA's newest show, featuring 31 artists from 9 different countries. The show, XXL, focuses on monumental art. As part of Ferry-Go-Round, there will also be fun for kids, including workshops on spin art and "zine" making. Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art
Homestead Country Fair The John Jay Homestead's 15th annual fair includes "swimming pig races, hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, magician, blacksmith and henna tattoos." Can't miss that. Katonah, Sunday, 11:00-4:00 John Jay Homestead
Macro Invertebrate Mania Kids can grab a net and see what tiny creatures live in the mud. Sunday, 1:00 Teatown Lake Reservation

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