Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct

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Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct is a private, non profit volunteer organization formed to protect and preserve the Old Croton Aqueduct and Trail that runs from Manhattan up to Croton, NY.

Next weekend! Children's Book Nook at the Keeper's House! Saturday and Sunday, June 27th and June 28th.Please come and...
06/20/2026

Next weekend!

Children's Book Nook at the Keeper's House! Saturday and Sunday, June 27th and June 28th.

Please come and visit the Childrens' Book Nook on the last weekend of every month.

https://aqueduct.org/blog/visit-the-new-childrens-book-nook-at-the-keepers-house/

Families with children can see the exhibits and then settle in for book reading in a comfortable space. There will be a selection of books relating to water and STEM topics, geared for children 0-10 years of age.

Enjoy the Keeper's House as a family, explore adult and children friendly exhibits and read together!

Keeper's House, 15 Walnut Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY

Reminder: Fri June 26 - 8:30 pm: Movies on the Trail: A Minecraft Moviehttps://aqueduct.org/event/?id=436Movies on the...
06/20/2026

Reminder: Fri June 26 - 8:30 pm: Movies on the Trail: A Minecraft Movie

https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=436

Movies on the Trail kicks off the summer with every tweens favorite, A Minecraft Movie! 4 very different people from Idaho are plunged into a fantasy cube world where imagination takes over! With the help of a strange builder named Steve who has learned to manipulate the world around him, will they be able to figure out a way to get back to the real world?

All movies are shown on the east lawn of the Keeper’s house and are free of charge! Patrons are encouraged to bring their own refreshments and a chair or blanket to lay on.

Keeper's House, 15 Walnut Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY

Reminder: Sun June 21 - 10am: Croton Dam Hikehttps://aqueduct.org/event/?id=441Walk leader: Sara KelseyNote: $10 parki...
06/14/2026

Reminder: Sun June 21 - 10am: Croton Dam Hike

https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=441

Walk leader: Sara Kelsey

Note: $10 parking fee/car (cash only) from May – Labor Day.
As part of Path through History, enjoy a free, easy, 2 miles/2 hours (total) loop hike north along the Aqueduct and atop the beautiful Croton Dam. Meet near the restrooms at the rear (south end) of the parking lot at Croton Gorge Park, 35 Yorktown Road, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520, GPS Coordinates: 41°13′ 20.46” N -73°51′12.59” W. The leader of the hike will discuss the history and construction of the Old Croton Aqueduct and the features of the Croton Dam, the trailhead of the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail. The Aqueduct was completed in 1842 to supply fresh water to a thirsty New York City. (From Metro-North Hudson Line Croton-Harmon Train Station: 15-minute taxi.)

Required: preregistration. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate.

Sat June 6 - 11am - 11th Annual RiverArts Music Tourhttps://aqueduct.org/event/?id=437To find performers at the Keeper's...
06/02/2026

Sat June 6 - 11am - 11th Annual RiverArts Music Tour

https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=437

To find performers at the Keeper's House in Dobbs Ferry go to:

https://2026musictour.riverarts.org/map/

From Yonkers to Sleepy Hollow, over 75 shows from various genres will fill backyards, gardens, village businesses, churches, community centers and open green spaces on the banks of the Hudson River for the 11th annual RiverArts Music Tour!

Stop by the Keeper’s House for hourly performances starting at 12:00PM before heading to the waterfront for the final performances at 6!

Open to the p***c. All ages.

Keeper's House: 15 Walnut Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY

Fri July 31 - 8:30pm: Movies on the Trail: Moana (2016) https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=449Movies on the Trail finishes o...
06/01/2026

Fri July 31 - 8:30pm: Movies on the Trail: Moana (2016)

https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=449

Movies on the Trail finishes off its beach vibes set with a visit to Montunui and another favorite rebellious kid in, Moana! The daughter of the village chief, Moana constantly sought to explore the vast oceans, but her dad and her duty to her island always kept her landbound. Famine and food shortage would change everything as once seen as a problem, now all hope rests in Moana’s ability to restore balance for her people out in the ocean. First step, finding the demi-god, Maui who started the problem in the first place! Strap along as pirates, monsters and gods all await her on her quest!

All movies are shown on the east lawn of the Keeper’s house and are free of charge! Patrons are encouraged to bring their own refreshments and a chair or blanket to lay on.

8:30pm-10:30pm | Location: Keepers House, Dobbs Ferry | Free | Ages: All Ages

Fri July 24 - 8:30pm: Movies on the Trail: Muppet Treasure Island https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=448Movies on the Trail ...
06/01/2026

Fri July 24 - 8:30pm: Movies on the Trail: Muppet Treasure Island

https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=448

Movies on the Trail heads into the Caribbean with a return of Kermit, Fozzy and the rest of the Muppets in, Muppet Treasure Island! A retelling of a classic tale in the way only the Muppets can, travel with the crew as they search for buried treasure along with a motley crew, but not without challenges, danger and song along the way! Beware the one-legged pirate, a man among Muppets!!

All movies are shown on the east lawn of the Keeper’s house and are free of charge! Patrons are encouraged to bring their own refreshments and a chair or blanket to lay on.

8:30pm-10:30pm | Location: Keepers House, Dobbs Ferry | Free | Ages: All Ages

Sun July 19 - 1pm: Lenoir Nature Preserve to Untermyer Gardens Walk https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=453Walk Leader: Sara ...
06/01/2026

Sun July 19 - 1pm: Lenoir Nature Preserve to Untermyer Gardens Walk

https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=453

Walk Leader: Sara Kelsey

Free, easy, 3 mile/hour walk.

Meet at the Lenoir Nature Preserve at 19 Dudley Street in Yonkers, off of Broadway (parking available). Explore the Nature Preserve before heading south from the Preserve for one mile along the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail to Untermyer Gardens. Learn the history of the Old Croton Aqueduct along the way. Tour the exquisitely restored Untermyer Gardens, once among the most famous gardens in the world. Return to the Lenoir Nature Preserve.

Sat July 18 - 10am: Weir Tour https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=452Walk Leader: Sara KelseyFree, easy, 2-hour tour. Meet at...
06/01/2026

Sat July 18 - 10am: Weir Tour

https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=452

Walk Leader: Sara Kelsey

Free, easy, 2-hour tour. Meet at the front (upper level/south side) of the Joseph Caputo Center, which is located at 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY 10562, just west of Rte. 9/Highland Ave. at the junction of Croton Ave. (Rte. 133 (from Metro-North Ossining Train Station by taxi or 15-minute uphill walk/parking lots nearby). After a brief walk, descend into the Weir in Ossining and explore the original 1842 brick water tunnel and learn its history. This tour is designed to be an engaging, story-driven experience and is not suitable for children under 10. We ask that all guests—regardless of age—are able to remain attentive and respectful, as disruptions can affect the experience for the group.

Required: pre-registration. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate.

Fri July 17 - 8:30pm: Movies on the trail: Lilo and Stitch (2025) https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=447Movies on the Trail ...
06/01/2026

Fri July 17 - 8:30pm: Movies on the trail: Lilo and Stitch (2025)

https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=447

Movies on the Trail shifts towards the other side of the Pacific this week with one of our favorite alien/human friendships in, Lilo and Stitch (2025)! Follow Lilo, a lonely Hawaiian girl who lives with her older sister and has trouble fitting in. After befriending a fugitive alien created for destruction, Lilo and Stitch help teach each other the deeper meaning of life, friendship and the importance of family, all while evading Stitch’s captors and the threat of being taken by child protective services!

All movies are shown on the east lawn of the Keeper’s house and are free of charge! Patrons are encouraged to bring their own refreshments and a chair or blanket to lay on.

8:30pm-10:30pm | Location: Keepers House, Dobbs Ferry | Free | Ages: All Ages

Sun July 12 - 11am: Weir Tour https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=451Walk Leader: Mario MediciFree, easy, 2-hour tour. Meet a...
06/01/2026

Sun July 12 - 11am: Weir Tour

https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=451

Walk Leader: Mario Medici

Free, easy, 2-hour tour. Meet at the front (upper level/south side) of the Joseph Caputo Center, which is located at 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY 10562, just west of Rte. 9/Highland Ave. at the junction of Croton Ave. (Rte. 133 (from Metro-North Ossining Train Station by taxi or 15-minute uphill walk/parking lots nearby). After a brief walk, descend into the Weir in Ossining and explore the original 1842 brick water tunnel and learn its history. This tour is designed to be an engaging, story-driven experience and is not suitable for children under 10. We ask that all guests—regardless of age—are able to remain attentive and respectful, as disruptions can affect the experience for the group.

Required: pre-registration. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate.

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15 Walnut Street
Dobbs Ferry, NY
10522

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