NEW ROCHELLE, NY (September 25, 2025) — The New Rochelle Parks & Recreation department is set to host “Scarecrows on the Sound” on Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to noon at Davenport Park. The event, which is free to the public, offers a fun morning of creating scarecrows, with a rain date scheduled for October 12. Pre-registration is recommended for attendees.
Participants can join in to create a scarecrow on the sound, with the option to take it home or donate it for display at the upcoming Fall-O-Ween event on October 17. The Parks & Recreation department will provide stakes, twine, and hay bales to assist in the building process. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own homemade scarecrow heads, clothes, and accessories to personalize their creations.
The event will also feature fall games and apple cider for enjoyment.
To reserve a spot, interested individuals can email lflowers@newrochelleny.gov. For more information, call 914-654-2085. Registered groups will have a reserved space, while all other spots will be designated upon check-in on a first-come, first-served basis.
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