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Parks Update (1/2)

The Wightman Mansion parking lot at Lenoir Preserve is closed through the afternoon today, Thursday, Aug. 13.

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Parks Updates (2/2)

The section of walkway between Virginia Rd. and Fisher Lane. will be closed through Sunday, Aug. 16, due to the Bronx River Pathway Restoration project.

    Celebrate a Variety of Cultures

    Cultural Festival
    Experience a multitude of cultures this summer without ever leaving the country. Gather your family and friends, leave your passport at home and enjoy traditions from around the world.

    All festivals are from 12 noon to 6 p.m. and will be held rain or shine. Seating is informal; bring blankets or folding chairs for seating on the lawn. No coolers will be allowed. Admission and parking are free.*

    All events, dates, times and locations are subject to change. 

    2026 Cultural Heritage Festivals
    Cultural CelebrationDate and TimeLocation
    Polish Sunday, May 31 Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
    Asian-American Saturday, June 6 Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
    Albanian Sunday, June 7 Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
    Irish-American Saturday, June 27
    (General admission is $10, seniors/children admission is $5, children 13 and under are free. Parking is free.)
    Ridge Road Park, Hartsdale
    African-American Sunday, June 28 Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
    Hispanic Sunday, July 12 Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
    Italian Sunday, July 26 Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
    Heritage of India Sunday, Aug. 2 Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
    Jewish Sunday, Aug. 16 Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
    Muslim Heritage Sunday, Aug. 23 Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
    Arab-American Sunday, Sept. 13 Ridge Road Park, Hartsdale

    Kensico Dam Plaza is located at the north end of the Bronx River Parkway, in Valhalla.
    Ridge Road Park is located at 287 Ridge Road, Hartsdale. 

    Please be advised that on May 31, the Bronx River Parkway will be closed for Bicycle Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 7 and 8, July 12 and 26 the parkway will be closed 8 a.m. to noon. On Sept. 13 the parkway will be closed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The park can be accessed via Route 22, from the north or south.

    For more information, call (914) 231-4500.