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22 Sunday
eclectic repertoire as well as new works, these evenings are sure to delight dance aficionados, casual fans and those new to the art, revealing the brilliance of truly original choreography performed by spirited dancers. 7pm. $25. For all ages. Reservations required. Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Ln. Mamaroneck. 914-698-0098. emelin.org.
20 Friday
✪ Winter Astronomy Nights. Observe the winter skies from the Farmhouse. Using portable telescopes, astronomers share the best happenings in the sky with visitors. Rain cancels program. 8-9:30pm. For all ages. $5 adults, $3 children. Reservations not required. Stamford Museum and Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Rd. Stamford, Conn. 203-3221646. stamfordmuseum.org.
21 Saturday
✪ Celebrate Spring Hike. As the snow melts and days get longer, trees bud out and wildflowers begin adding a glimmer of color to the forest landscape. Enjoy a naturalist guided hike to uncover signs of spring as plants and animals begin to wake up from the winter. 10am. For all ages. $7 adults, $5 children. Reservations not required. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Outdoor Discovery Center, Muser Dr. across from 174 Angola Rd. Cornwall. 845-534-5506. hhnm.org. ● ● Family Free Night. Enjoy a night with your family. MHCM is open late and admission is free. 5pm. Ages
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Visit festive parades on St. Patrick’s Day. Can you spot a leprechaun?
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✪ Third Thursday Program. Visit KMA on the third Thursday with free admission to the Museum. 10am-5pm. For all ages. Reservations not required. Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St. Katonah. 914-232-9555. katonahmuseum.org.
✪ Family Art Project: Protective Powers of Animal Armor. See Animal Fun in Winter page 41.
✪ Northern Westchester Putnam Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. Watch the 44th annual Northern Westchester Putnam Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Mahopac. Parade begins with the Pledge of Allegiance at 1:30pm. Grand Marshal is Elizabeth “Liz” Flannery. Rain or shine. 2pm. March 8. For all ages. Reservations not required. Mahopac, Corner of Route 6 and Croton Falls Road Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department 741 US Route 6, Mahopac. ✪ St. Patrick’s Day White Plains. Listen to bagpipes, live music and entertainment. Watch the local community march at the 23rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Noon. March 14. For all ages. Reservations not required. White Plains, Mamaroneck Avenue - Old Mamaroneck Road intersection - ending at City Hall, White Plains. whiteplainssaintpatricksday.com/parade-info. ✪ Yonkers St. Patrick’s Parade. Enjoy a sea of green and a ton of marching bands at the Yonkers St. Patrick’s Parade. Mass is at 11:15am at St. Barnabas. 1pm. Mar 21. For all ages. Reservations required. McClean Avenue, McClean Ave. Yonkers. yonkersstpatricksparade.org.
6 and under. Reservations not required. Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum, 75 North Water St. Poughkeepsie. 845-471-0589. mhcm.org.
✪ Maple Sugaring & Pancake Breakfast. Enjoy a pancake breakfast then take a short walk to the Sugar House to see first-hand the maple sugaring process. After, stay for a campus
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tour, and crafts and activities for children. 9am-1pm. For all ages. $8 adults, $5 children under 10. Reservations required. Green Chimneys Clearpool Campus, 33 Clearpool Rd. Carmel. 845-2258226. greenchimneys.org.
✪ Yonkers St. Patrick’s Parade. See #StPatrick’sDay page 42.
✪ Treehouse Shakers: The Boy Who Grew Flowers. Adapted from the picture book by Mara McEwin, this new dance-theatre piece from Treehouse Shakers tells the story young Rink Bowagon, who lives on top of Lonesome Mountain with his unusual family of rattlesnake tamers and shape-shifters. Whenever the moon is full, Rink sprouts beautiful flowers all over his body. When a new girl, Angelina, moves to town, Rink’s life truly begins to grow. Incorporating shadow puppetry, original music, and movement, The Boy Who Grew Flowers is a thoughtful story that lends itself to themes of diversity, creating empathy, and celebrating individualism. 3pm. Ages 4 and up. $6.25 - $27.50. Reservations required. The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd. Purchase. 914251-6200. artscenter.org.
23 Monday
● ● Mommy & Me. Stop by this fun-filled hour with your little one and make crafts, meet animals, and learn about the natural world on a short hike. 9:45am. Today and March 30. Ages 1.5-4. $15/family. Reservations not required. Friend’s of Rye Nature Center. 873 Boston Post Rd. Rye. 914-9675150. ryenaturecenter.org. ● ● ● Discovery Play. Have fun playing with your child while building early literacy skills. 10-11am. Today and March 30. Ages 5 and under. Reservations not required. Harrison Public Library, 2 Bruce Ave. Harrison. 914-835-0324. harrisonpl.org.