Things to do in Yorktown Nov. 1-10

Experience the magic of the wizarding world, connect with the local community, honor veterans and give back through these upcoming Yorktown events.

Blood Drives  

The American Red Cross (ARC) and the New York Blood Center (NYBC) report a critical need for blood donations. Here is an upcoming opportunity:

Jefferson Valley Mall, Lower Level, 650 Lee Blvd., Yorktown Heights: Monday, Nov. 2, noon to 6 p.m.

For additional dates and locations, visit ARC at redcrossblood.org or NYBC at donate.nybc.org.

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience

This experience is underway at FDR State Park in Yorktown Heights through Nov. 29. The nighttime woodland trail features scenes inspired by the “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts” films, with interactive experiences and spell-casting activities. Timed-entry tickets start at $35.90 for adults and $28.90 for children. For dates, tickets and more information, visit hpforbiddenforestexperience.com/westchester.

Fathers 35+ Flag Football

A free flag football event for fathers ages 35 and older will be held Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. at FDR State Park, Field 1. Local social worker Shamar Watson is organizing the event to bring fathers together for football, connection, positive conversation and community building.

The event aims to provide a welcoming space for men to connect, support one another, have fun and build relationships within the local community. For more information, contact Watson at motivate2elevate79@gmail.com or on Instagram at @motivate2elevate79.

Veterans Day Parade

The Veterans Day Parade will form at Lakeland High School at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, with the parade stepping off at 2 p.m. and traveling along East Main Street from LHS to the John C. Hart Memorial Library.

Yorktown Lions Clothing Drive

The Yorktown Lions are collecting new clothing and other items for local veterans. Donations may be dropped off during the Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony in Shrub Oak on Sunday, Nov. 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. A donation table will be located between the John C. Hart Memorial Library and the Lakeland Administration Building. The Lions will distribute hot dogs and water to veterans and parade participants.

Requested items include colored and sports T-shirts in sizes M-XXL; gym shorts in all sizes; hoodies, sweatshirts and sweatpants in sizes M-XL; jeans in all widths and sizes 32-40; sneakers in sizes 9-13; belts in all sizes; duffel bags and suitcases; men’s winter coats in sizes M-XXL; winter hats; scarves; gloves; and socks.