Mt. Kisco, NY - Enjoy locally grown fresh produce at a genuine farmers market and old-fashioned “summer fair,” celebrate a Victorian July Fourth, learn all about gardening, lend a hand with farm chores and bring the kids so they can learn how to make candy all this and more during July at Muscoot Farm in Somers.

Artist Gallery – Saturdays and Sundays in July, noon to 4 p.m.
Local Artist Jo-Ellen C. Bosson displays her work in the Main House. 

Victorian Fourth of July – Friday, July 4, 1 p.m.  to 4 p.m.
Bring a picnic lunch for an afternoon of fun. Play old-fashioned games and try your hand at churning ice cream.

Garden Work – Sunday, July 6, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Learn from master gardener Charlotte how to care for the Muscoot herb garden by cultivating, watering and composting.

Summer Fair – Sunday, July 13, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Come and enjoy the music, crafts, demonstrations, hayrides and meet the 4-H clubs from the local area. 

Morning Farm Chores – Saturday, July 19, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Join the farm staff as we feed and take care of the animals. Space is limited. Pre-registration required; fee $5 per person.

Candy Making for Kids – Sunday, July 20, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Children will have an opportunity to learn how to make old-fashioned candy and treats.

Many Muscoot programs are part of Be Fit Westchester, a county-wide effort to get people to eat smarter and play harder every day. To join Be Fit, log on to www.westchestergov.com/fitness.

Muscoot is a Westchester County Park located on Route 100 in Somers and can be reached via I-684, exit 6. Go west on Route 35 to Route 100 and turn left; the farm is a mile and a half ahead on the right. The farm is accessible to the disabled with assistance.

For more information or to register for a program, call Muscoot at (914) 864-7282.

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