Join us!

After an 8-year hiatus and for the first time since the opening of the Keeper’s House in Dobbs Ferry, the Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct are ecstatic to bring back their favorite community party, Aquefest! Come out to the Keeper’s House to celebrate the 100th anniversary of New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation with puppets, a petting farm, bluegrass music, art adventures and more! Full schedule below!

The Keeper's House is at 15 Walnut Street, Dobbs Ferry. Free and for all ages! Bring a blanket and water bottle. Walnut Street will be Closed. Street Parking is Limited. We encourage walking, jogging, strolling, biking, dog walking...it’s all on the trail!

AQUEFEST PROGRAM & HIGHLIGHTS!

11:00 Subomi, the African Storyteller, opens Aquefest with Water (Omi) is the Soul of LIFE

11:30 Indie Kids Music with Jess & Aaron!

12:00 Goat on a Boat Puppet Truck presents “The Doubtful Sprout.” Tunnel down with Worm and Sprout as they discover the mysterious life underground.

12-2 Barnyard Petting Farm! Visit with goats, sheep, bunnies and more.

1:00 Happy 100th Birthday New York State Parks! Singalong and cake.

1:30 The Rivertown Ramblers bluegrass hootananny!

3:00 Greetings from Anywhere, Dobbs Ferry’s own roots rock band.

All Day

Visit our OCA-Partners for updates on our waterways, trails, pollinator gardens, cycling, running, bricks, oysters and more!

Ages: All Ages

Cost: Free