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Things To Do This Weekend

There’s something for everyone to do this weekend in the Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow and Irvington area, from street fairs to movies to tree climbing. Most events are free.

Saturday, June 4

New York State Tree Climbing Championship. See the state’s top tree climbers compete in several events. These knowledgeable arborists will also be demonstrating the latest tree climbing equipment, holding seminars on climbing safety, and fielding questions about trees and arboriculture. Lyndhurst. 635 South Broadway. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: Free.

Irvington Public Library Book Sale and Art Show. Children’s and adult titles, plus an exhibit of watercolors by students of local teacher Virginia Hunt. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Irvington Public Library. 12 South Astor Street. Admission: Free.

Irvington Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Sale. Will feature food, shopping and live entertainment. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. North of the Metro Station. Admission: Free.

Irvington Public Library Outdoor Children’s Street Fair. Games, prizes, carousel, face painting and more. Astor and Main Street, across from the Metro North train station. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: Free.

Irvington Historical Society Exhibit: ‘Things, Etc.’ Collections from Irvington residents, including troll dolls, vintage gems, fishing lures, White House ornaments and Star Wars toys. Docents available to discuss local history with visitors. 131 Main St. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: Free.

Natalie Safir Poetry Reading. Natalie Safir is the author of four collections of poetry: Moving into Seasons, To Face the Inscription, Made Visible, and A Clear Burning: Poems (2004). Her most recent work, Love Like Snow, was released December 2010. Warner Library. 121 North Broadway. 2 p.m. Admission: Free.

Guided Aqueduct Walk. Local guides will provide insider tidbits on the charming village of Irvington and its famous residents, along with historic background of our National Register buildings as we follow the scenic route up from the Hudson River to the Aqueduct and on to Lyndhurst estate and other sites. Meets in front of the Irvington Public Library. 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: Free. RSVP here. Rain date set for June 5.

2:30 pm-4 pm; Irvington (Rain date June 5)

Hot Tuna Concert. Tarrytown Music Hall. 13 Main Street. 8 p.m. Admission: $45 to $75. Find ticket information here.

Film Screening and Panel Discussion: More to Live For. Features legendary saxophonist Michael Brecker. Directed by Noah Hutton and Susan Brecker. Irvington Town Hall Theater. 85 Main Street. 8:30 p.m. Admission: $8. Buy tickets online at http://irvingtontheather.com.

Sunday, June 5

24th Annual Tarrytown Village Fair. Crafts, food, vendors, music and activities for children. Bring your Gold or Silver to North American Refinery Booth at Fair. Fundraiser to help support Washington Irving Middle School Playground. 15 percent of all sales will go towards playground. Two blocks from Metro North Train Station. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: Free.

Rose Day at Lyndhurst. The Gardening Club of Irvington-on-Hudson will be on hand to answer any horticulture questions you might have. Tour our gardens in full bloom and enjoy live music and refreshments. 635 South Broadway. 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: Free.

Irvington Public Library Local Authors Presentation. Four local authors discuss their books. Book sale to take place featuring children’s and adult’s titles. Irvington Public Library. 12 South Astor Street. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: Free.

Ani DiFranco Concert. Tarrytown Music Hall. 13 Main Street. 8 p.m. Admission:$35 to $75. Find ticket information here.

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