Examiner Plus

What to Do This Weekend (and Beyond): Your Best Bets

News Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.

We are part of The Trust Project

A very cool winter carnival; cross country skiing; jazz in Ossining; celebrating Washington’s birthday; laughs with Marlon Wayans; and more

Good morning! Today is Thursday, February 17, and you are reading today’s section of Examiner+, a digital newsmagazine serving Westchester, Putnam, and the surrounding Hudson Valley.

Need to subscribe — or upgrade your Examiner+ subscription? Details here.


Nancy’s Picks: This week’s three best bets

1. Greenwood Lake Winter Carnival (2/18)

No photo description available.

Take a ride over to Greenwood Lake for their annual President’s Weekend Winter Carnival. Beginning at 5 p.m. with live entertainment, vendors, food trucks, kids ‘activities, and outdoor attractions. The annual lakeside event spans the weekend and because of its popularity offers offsite parking and shuttle service to the venue. The Carnival runs throughout the weekend and the full schedule of activities can be found on the Greenwood Lake Winter Carnival Facebook page. Included in the festivities are the polar plunge, snowball cannons, axe throwing, character interactions, including with Rascal, the Hudson Valley Renegades mascot, hot chocolate & s’mores bar, fireworks on Saturday night, and a mechanical ride daily. Event starts at 5 p.m. on Friday. Tickets available onsite or through www.eventbrite.com for $5-$400/pp.
Greenwood Lake Winter Carnival
Thomas P. Morahan Waterfront Park
7 Windermere Ave
Greenwood Lake
www.facebook.com/Gwlwintercarnival


2. Cross Country Skiing at Wethersfield Gardens

May be an image of road, snow, tree, nature and text that says 'CROSS COUNTRY SKIING'

Cross country ski and enjoy the beauty and vistas along the trails at Wethersfield Gardens. If the snow melts, the trails are available for hiking and horseback riding. Day passes and season passes are available and must be placed in the window of your car. The Main House, stables, and horse pastures are not available in the winter so visitors must remain on designated paths that are clearly marked. Cross country skiing or hiking is a wonderful way to discover…

EDITOR’S NOTE: As a free subscriber, you are receiving this exclusive preview of a story delivered only to our paid members.

To read the rest of this story, and receive and enjoy all of our premium content, upgrade your subscription and join Examiner+ as a paid member today.

For the price of a coffee a month, you can support professional, independent local journalism.


We'd love for you to support our work by joining as a free, partial access subscriber, or by registering as a full access member. Members get full access to all of our content, and receive a variety of bonus perks like free show tickets. Learn more here.