Weekend Events

Activities and things to do this weekend in Northern Westchester:

Origami Workshop Kids can learn the ancient paper craft. Saturday, 1:00. Hammond Museum and Japanses Stroll Garden

Farming in a Changing Climate The New York Times writer, and author of The North Pole Was Here: Puzzles and Perils at the Top of the World, Andrew Revkin discusses the impact of climate change on farmers and consumers. Saturday, 2:00. Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture

Children's Hike All ages are welcome on this hike to four different habitats. We'll search for tracks, buck rubs, bird nests and natural treasures such as deer bones and owl pellets. Saturday, 10:00. Westmoreland Sanctuary

Turtle Power Meet some turtles and enjoy making a craft to take home. Saturday, 1:00. Teatown Lake Reservation

Artifacts for Kids We will study different Native American time periods and do a dig to find and record artifacts. Saturday, 1:00. Croton Point Park

Ariel String Quartet As part of the Caramoor Classics series, the Ariel String Quartet will perform. Saturday, 7:30. Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts

Rufus Wainwright Singer and songwriter Rufus Wainwright (above) performs. Saturday, 8:00. Paramount Center for the Arts

Michael Franks Over the course of 33 years and 16 albums, Michael Franks has entertained fans with his witty lyrics and music. Saturday, 8:00. Tarytown Music Hall

Bennett Harris Enjoy the Delta blues and fingerpicking guitar style of of Bennett Harris. Saturday, 9:30 to 12:30. 12 Grapes Music and Wine Bar

Susan Kane Songwriter and singer Susan Kane sings some of her original tunes. Sunday, 1:00. Peekskill Coffee House

Let's Talk Turkey Learn about the farm’s turkeys and have fun making Thanksgiving crafts. Sunday, 1:00 to 3:00. Muscoot Farm

Poetry Reading Two poets read some of their verse. Philip Miller's six books include Cats in the House and Branches Snapping. Robert Minhinnick has written eight volumes of poetry, most recently King Driftwood. Sunday, 4:30. Hudson Valley Writer's Center