Weekend Planner: The Royal Hanneford Circus, Galumpha, Black History Month

The Royal Hanneford Circus

When/Where:  Saturday, Feb.18-Monday, Feb. 20, 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at 

Why Go: For 37 consecutive years, The Royal Hanneford Circus has been entertaining generations of area families. The all-new 2012 show will feature international circus stars performing daring and exciting acts in and above three rings—including high flying daredevils, motorcycle thrill riders, elephants, tigers and more.

Price: Adults & Children, 2 years and over: $28.50 or $22.50, depending on the seat location

Winter Farm Tour at Stone Barns

When/Where:  Saturdays and Sundays through March 18, 1:00-2:00 p.m. at 

Why Go: Get face-to-face with Stone Barns Center`s livestock in their winter shelters and learn about what’s growing in the four-season greenhouse and main production field. This tour will focus on winter growing techniques and how the animals are managed and vegetables are cultivated through the cold winter months.

Price: $10 for adults, $7 for children and youth (2 – 14)

Black History Month Interactive Read Aloud/Spike Lee’s Story Walk

When/Where:  Sunday, Feb. 19, 1 p.m. at 

Why Go: Celebrate Black History Month by joining the library for an interactive reading of the book "This is the Dream" by Diane Z. Shore & Jessica Alexander and illustrated by James Ransome.

Be part of the experience as the story follows the students, passengers and leaders who stood up and spoke out against segregation in America. Refreshments to follow.  Also, learn about heroes of our time who stood up for what they believed in as seen in the Story Walk which is based on the book "Giant Steps to Change the World" written by Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee and illustrated by Sean Quall, on display until March 31.

Price:  Free

Galumpha

When/Where: Saturday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the in Mamaroneck

Why Go: This is a show for audiences of all ages. It combines stunning acrobatics, striking visual effects, physical comedy and inventive choreography.

Price: $18 adults; $13 children

Sugaring Season Begins at Ward Pound Ridge

When/Where: Saturday, Feb 18, 11 a.m. at 

Why Go: Kick off the sugaring season by helping Ward Pound Ridge staff tap the trees and learn where real maple syrup is made.

Price:  Free

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party

When/Where: Saturday, Feb.18, 2 p.m. at Ruth Keeler Memorial Library in North Salem

Why Go: If you have got a kid who loves Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, come to a celebration of the release of Cabin Fever (#6 in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series). Try to answer trivia, play games, and win prizes. Do you have what it takes to avoid the cheese touch?

Price:  Free; no registration. Ages 8 and older.

Kids Farm Craft: Birds, Seeds and Feeders

When/Where: Saturday, Feb.18, 2 p.m. at 

Why Go: Kids 4 years old and up can learn about native birds and the food they love. Children will also craft their own bird feeder to bring home.

Price:  $5, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Free Puppy Class in Cortlandt Manor

When/Where: Saturday, Feb. 18, 10-11 a.m. at

Why Go: Bring your puppy for a free socialization and owner education class.  Just bring proof of current vaccine history and proof of a negative stool exam (for parasites) and show up. This is an ongoing drop-in class.

Price:  Free

Concert: “From Jazz to Soul”  

When/Where:  Saturday Feb. 18, 2 p.m. at the Greenburgh Public Library

Why Go: Enjoy a concert featuring a collection of jazz standards and soul classics from the 30s through the 60s that will spark memories and inspire across generations. Vocalist Rhonda Denét performs this 60-minute showcase of nonstop entertainment featuring songs made popular by great artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight and more.

Price:  Free

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Great Backyard Bird Count—Workshops for Families

When/Where:  Saturday, Feb 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at  in Mount Kisco

Why Go:  Celebrate the Great Backyard Bird Count with any of the following workshops:

10 a.m.: Decorate recycled Christmas trees with edible ornaments for the birds. 11 a.m.: Count feeder birds from the observation window to submit to the Great Backyard Bird Count. 12 noon:  Build your birding IQ by learning tips and techniques for identifying common winter bird species,   1 p.m.: Take a winter bird walk with a naturalist and collect sightings to submit to the Great Backyard Bird Count

Price:  Non-members: $5/person (includes access to all workshops).  Participants must register by Feb 16th