Friday, May 23, 2008

Weekend Events

Activies and things to do in Northern Westchester this holiday weekend:

Animals and Acrobats
A weekend of continuous performances (right), including raptor demonstrations, giant puppets, jugglers, mimes, horse-drawn wagon rides, and live music. Saturday, Sunday, Monday, 10:00 to 5:00. Van Cortland Manor

Microcosmos
Part of the Movies for Kids series, this masterpiece of thrills, slapstick, and romance in the insect world features ladybugs, spiders, endless lines of caterpillars and two amorous snails. Saturday, 12:00. Jacob Burns Flm Center

Campfire Cooking Learn how to prepare simple, tasty food over an open campfire, such as stews, breads, desserts, vegetables and more. Registration required. Saturday, 12:00. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

Jam Making Workshop Join a master gardener as she demonstrates the process of making jams. Registration required. Saturday, 1:00. Muscoot Farm

100 Years of Broadway This lavish and lively show recreates some of the biggest moments from the best known Broadway musicals of the century. Stars from shows such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables and Jekyll and Hyde light up the stage with the most popular songs from the hit shows they starred in. Saturday, 8:00. Tarrytown Music Hall

Expressions of Impressions
The Croton Cortlandt Center for the Arts spring exhibit includes works by more than 50 local artists, from beginner to professional. Through May 31st. Croton Cortlandt Center for the Arts, Hendrick Hudson Free Library

Muscoot Farmers' Market
Support local farmers and enjoy a day at the farm. Fresh produce, meats, cheese, soaps and candles, honey, maple syrup, flowers, fish, chutney and delicious baked goods are all available. Sunday, 11:00 to 3:00. Muscoot Farm

Farm to Table: Chicken & Eggs Harvest greens and vegetables in the greenhouse, collect the eggs, and then cook everything up into a simple snack for a true farm-to-table experience. Sunday, 11:00. Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture

Lasdon Memorial Day Antiques Fair The 23rd annual fair features a large variety of treasures. Monday, 10:00 to 5:00. Lasdon Park, Arboretum & Veterans Memorial

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