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4 Fantastic FREE Activities

So, you think nothing is free? Think again. Just when you need a summer activity to keep the kids occupied, here comes this list of four outings that can tame the boredom monster.

Play Days at Jay

On Fridays through October, families can pack a picnic and spend the afternoon at the John Jay Homestead. Kids can explore the Discovery Centers and help volunteers collect eggs from the chicken coop. The Education staff also leads a short hands-on activity. It’s a fun afternoon, from noon to 2 p.m., for all ages in a beautiful setting.

John Jay Homestead

400 Jay St., Katonah

232-5651

johnjayhomestead.org

Art at PepsiCo

The meticulously maintained gardens on the grounds of the PepsiCo campus house 45 large and important outdoor sculptures by major 20th century artists. It is now open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. after being closed for renovations. Take a picnic, stroll the grounds and let the children work off some steam.

Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens

700 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase

253-3150

pepsico.com/sculpture-gardens

Fresh Air and Views

Visit this old railway 1.2-mile steel cantilever bridge that spans the Hudson River between Poughkeepsie and Highland, N.Y. for great 360 degree views and a sense of adventure. Strollers, bikes, dogs on leash, roller-skating and picnicking are all permitted. The Walkway is open from 7 a.m. to sunset. Walk or bike the additional Walkway loops to extend the experience.

Walkway Over the Hudson

61 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie

845-454-9649

walkway.org

Summer Entertainment

Stop by the Hudson River Museum and partake in the many free activities and events offered this month. There’s free admission on Friday and Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. through Sept. 2, a visit then also includes a free planetarium show at 7 p.m. What’s more, their Summer Amphitheater also offers free performances on select dates at 8 p.m.

Hudson River Museum

511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers

963-4550

hrm.org

– Jean Sheff

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