Featured Events in Yonkers in June, 2025 (June Updated)

Experience the rare and magical time between the end of the day and the beginning of night, while the garden is closed to the public. Enjoy a guided evening stroll from golden hour to dusk, beginning in the Walled Garden, then taking in the view from the Vista, and ending at the Temple of Love. You'll notice changes in the light, lengthening shadows, and plants that look their best in the evening. There will be time for photographs and relaxation. Special thanks to Henry Cohen for the use of his photos taken during the sunset tour on August 29, 2024. Information Source: Untermyer Gardens Conservancy | eventbrite

Experience the rare and magical time between the end of the day and the beginning of night, while the garden is closed to the public. Enjoy a guided evening stroll from golden hour to dusk, beginning in the Walled Garden, then taking in the view from the Vista, and ending at the Temple of Love. You'll notice changes in the light, lengthening shadows, and plants that look their best in the evening. There will be time for photographs and relaxation. Special thanks to Henry Cohen for the use of his photos taken during the sunset tour on August 29, 2024. Information Source: Untermyer Gardens Conservancy | eventbrite

Saturday, June 7 at 5:00 PM, RAIN DATE Sunday, June 8 at 5:00 PM. This year's Minnie Untermyer Concert Series opens with Behesht - a performance of Persian classical music. "Behesht" (بهشت) in Persian means "paradise" or "heaven" and what could be more appropriate in this Persian paradise garden! Featuring Moslem Alipour , master of the kamancheh, Roxana Sarrafi on vocals, Alireza Parhizkar and Miead Nik Farjam on daf, and Ali Ahmad Khostovan on dayereh. The audience will be transported to a world of intricate melodies and rhythms, where the timeless beauty of Persian music will be on full display. During the intermission, patrons can indulge in the flavors of Persia with delicious treats available for purchase (pre-purchase or cash sales only). Asrooneh plate (watermelon, feta cheese, herbs, bread, & walnuts) with a drink $10; Scoop of Persian ice cream $6 ***RAIN DATE Sunday, June 8 at 5:00 PM*** All sales are final. ​ Please purchase your tickets in advance . This performance, as well as the asrooneh plate and ice cream, will sell out . Information Source: Untermyer Gardens Conservancy | eventbrite

Catch the spring migration! Join Nelson Rodriguez for a morning of birdwatching at Untermyer Gardens on this 90-minute bird walk: Sunday, June 8 at 8:30 a.m. beginning before the garden is open to the public, when the birds are likely to be very active. In addition to our year-round residents, we will encounter birds on their spring migration. We may see finches, sparrows, warblers, and others. This walk is appropriate for beginners and experienced birdwatchers. Bring your own binoculars (8 x 42 are the best for birding but others can work). Dress appropriately for the weather. We will be walking on uneven ground, flights of stairs, grass, gravel, and woodchip paths, so WEAR STURDY SHOES. Consider wearing a hat and sunscreen and bringing water with you. Your guide, Nelson A. Rodriguez, has been birding since he was a student at Montclair State University and continues to practice bird photography, which can be seen on his Instagram page @birdnerd1001 and the eastern bluebird pictured here. Information Source: Untermyer Gardens Conservancy | eventbrite

The Center for Careers in Government (CCG) presents workshops across the State where you can learn about careers in public service with New York State! All positions in New York State come with competetive salaries, health benefits, time off, a retirement package, and more! Join us for an in-person workshop Information Source: Department of Civil Service | eventbrite

Join Sylvia Samilton-Baker in the Gardens on Wednesday, June 11, from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. for an all-levels Yoga class in the peaceful lower terrace of the Walled Garden. Class will begin after the garden is closed, so this is your chance to have a calm and relaxing experience in the stunning setting of the Walled Garden at sunset. Please plan to arrive by 6:45 p.m. to allow time to park and walk to the Lower Terrace. About Sylvia Samilton-Baker: Sylvia has been teaching yoga since 2000 when she received her 200 hour certification from Yoga Haven, owned and directed by Betsy Kase. She studied and was certified in Vinyasa Yoga by Shiva Rea in 2002. Sylvia has studied with master yoga teachers such as Rodney Yee; Erich Schiffman; Jeff Migdow and Seane Corn and a host of other teachers of note. She has delved deeper into anatomy, alignment, myofascial and connective tissue work while pivoting during the pandemic to teach classes which would incorporate classic yoga. Sylvia blends this with her training in trauma informed and trauma conscious yoga. * ** Please plan to arrive at 6:45 p.m. to allow time to park and walk to the Walled Garden Lower Terrace by 7:00*** Information Source: Untermyer Gardens Conservancy | eventbrite

This leisurely 60-minute walking tour led by one of our expert volunteer guides will cover the Walled Garden and Lower Terrace, including the newly-restored Persian Pool with its intricate sea creature mosaics and Temple of the Sky with its restored Medusa mosaic. All the paths are flat stone dust, and there are two short flights of steps. There are no hills to climb. Throughout the tour, you will learn about the rich history of Untermyer Gardens, beginning with its origin in 1862. The tour will take you through the estate's three owners, emphasizing its world-famous heyday during the Untermyer years, its decline after 1940, and the remarkable restoration efforts that have been ongoing since 2011 to the present day. The tour will also highlight the remarkable architecture of the gardens, with an emphasis on Samuel Untermyer and his wife Minnie, and their place in early 20th century history. You will learn about their contributions to the gardens, which are regarded as some of the most beautiful and intricate in the world. There will be some limited discussion of the horticulture but the magnificent plantings will mostly speak for themselves. Information Source: Untermyer Gardens Conservancy | eventbrite

Catch the spring migration! Join Nelson Rodriguez for a morning of birdwatching at Untermyer Gardens on this 90-minute bird walk: Sunday, June 22 at 8:30 a.m. beginning before the garden is open to the public, when the birds are likely to be very active. In addition to our year-round residents, we will encounter birds on their spring migration. We may see finches, sparrows, warblers, and others. This walk is appropriate for beginners and experienced birdwatchers. Bring your own binoculars (8 x 42 are the best for birding but others can work). Dress appropriately for the weather. We will be walking on uneven ground, flights of stairs, grass, gravel, and woodchip paths, so WEAR STURDY SHOES. Consider wearing a hat and sunscreen and bringing water with you. Your guide, Nelson A. Rodriguez, has been birding since he was a student at Montclair State University and continues to practice bird photography, which can be seen on his Instagram page @birdnerd1001 and the eastern bluebird pictured here. Information Source: Untermyer Gardens Conservancy | eventbrite