Get out your calendars now because there is a LOT going on this month and you will want to plan ahead! Check out these September events taking place in Westchester County:
Live Music:
Bethel Woods (Bethel) Although Bethel Woods is a bit of a drive, there are some great concerts and entertainment taking place this month: Pitbull with Iggy Azalea (September 3), Lynyrd Skynyrd (September 19), Chris Stapleton (September 23), The Black Crowes (September 25), ZZ Top (September 26)
Tunes & Brews (Yorktown Heights) – September 3, 10, 17, 24. PB Pizza & Beer and the Jefferson Valley Mall bring live music, craft beer and food trucks every Friday night from 7-10 PM.
The Capitol Theatre (Port Chester) – Music is back at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester. Upcoming concerts in September include a free re-opening party with the Stella Blue’s Band (9/10), The Struts: Strange Days Are Over Tour (9/11), Sheryl Crow (9/14, 9/15), Billy Idol (9/22), Jessie’s Girl (9/25).
2021 JazzFest White Plains (White Plains) September 9-12: celebrating its 10th year, JazzFest White Plains will have both in-person and virtual events. Check the site for the schedule of events. There are a mix of free and ticketed shows.
Toonerville Music Festival (Pelham) September 18: 12 PM check-in. Enjoy two stages of live music all day from bands including The Verve Pipe, Fast Ball, Spring Heeled Jack and more. Check the site for the entire lineup. Bring a chair or blanket. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Taking place in Municipal Lot 7 behind Rockwell’s. Tickets: $50/adult, $30/youth (12-18), $30/senior (65+), Free/under 12
Comedy:
Levity Live (Palisade Center – West Nyack) There is plenty of comedy to be seen at Levity Live in September. Upcoming shows include Cocoa Brown (9/2-9/5), DeRay Davis (9/10-9/11), Colin Kane (9/12), Paul Virzi (9/16-9/18), The Christi Show (9/21), Funny Women of a Certain Age: Funny Never Gets Old (9/23). Ticket prices vary by comedian.
Date Night/Girls Night Out:
Boundless Adventures Glow In The Park: EDM/Rave Night (Purchase) September 4: 6-11 PM. $50 for a 2 hour climb. Adults only!
Imagine VR Studios Karaoke Night (Yorktown Heights) September 4: free entry, 8-11 PM, enjoy a night of karaoke at Imagine VR Studios inside the Jefferson Valley mall
Imagine VR Studios After Dark Dance Party(Yorktown Heights) September 11 and September 25: 9 PM – close, dance to hip hop, EDM, Latin, Reggae and more. Tickets: $25 includes 1 hour of VR, $10 without VR
Sips & Succulents Party (Yorktown Heights) September 23: Enjoy a DIY succulent planting party while enjoying wine/sparking cider, sweet treats and a cocktail infusion demo. Hosted by Auntie Liana’s Kitchen and Vintage & Vine at the Jefferson Valley Mall. 6:30 – 8:00 PM $30/person Under 21+ welcome, but will not be served alcohol
Paint-N-Sip Night (Yorktown Heights) September 25: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM, Imagine VR Studios at the Jefferson Valley Mall is hosting a paint-n-sip night. Your ticket price includes painting supplies, one alcoholic drink, appetizers and finger foods, music entertainment, free ticket to after dark dance party.
Eat & Drink:
Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest (Rhinebeck) September 11 & 12: Enjoy sampling wine, beer and cider. Purchase food from one of many food trucks. 11 AM – 6 PM, Sunday 11 AM – 5 PM. Tickets: $45/person, $80/weekend, $15/designated driver ticket, $27/weekend designated driver ticket
Brew at the Zoo (Bronx) September 17: Enjoy a retro arcade, live band, DJ, animal trivia and more. 6 PM beer and wine pouring begins. Select animal exhibits open 5 PM -6:30 PM. Ages 21+ Tickets: VIP/$109.99, General admission/$69.99, designated driver/$39.99,
Farm Tasting Tour at Hilltop Hanover Farm (Yorktown Heights) September 18: 11 AM – 12 PM
Hudson River Craft Beer Festival (Beacon) September 18: Sample over 180 craft beers from 90 different craft breweries. Enjoy live music, local vendors and food. 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM (VIP) or 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM (general admission) Riverfront Park in Beacon. Tickets: VIP/$85, General Admission/$55, Designated Driver/$10. Ages 21+
Westchester Wine Walk (Rye) September 18: 1 PM – 5 PM, Rye Town Park, enjoy wine tastings, small bites, live music, giveaways and a buffet. $65/person
Yonkers Wine and Food Fest (Yonkers) September 18: 12 PM – 6 PM, sample wine, spirits, ciders and more, enjoy food and shop at 35 vendors, DJ and live music. $50/ticket
Flavors of Haverstraw Food Crawl (Haverstraw) September 19: 1-5 PM, rain or shine, celebrate the diverse culinary options of downtown Haverstraw with this food sampling walking tour. The Cross-Hudson Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry will be running during the food crawl
Westchester Magazine’s Wine & Food Festival (throughout Westchester County) September 21-25: enjoy 5 days of eating and drinking. Westchester Magazine is hosting 5 different food events this year in various locations throughout Westchester. Ticket prices vary per event. Check the website for all of the details. Ages 21+
Hoppfest XL (Bedford) September 25: Visit the Bedford Historical Society’s Hoppfest XL. 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM at the Bedford Village Green. Enjoy a variety of brews, wines, food trucks, live music and more. Tickets: $100/members, $125/non-members, other more expensive ticket options available – please check site for more details
Pour the Core: Hard Cider Festival (Cortlandt Manor) September 25: at the Cortlandt Waterfront Park in Verplanck. 1:30 – 5:00 PM, sample over 30 different ciders, participate in or watch the apple pie eating contest, enjoy eats from local food trucks and more. 21+ only, tickets: $45 + tax and fees, in advance, $55 + tax and fees at event, $12 + tax and fees designated driver ticket
Craft Draft Craft Beer & Cider Fest (Newburgh) September 26: Enjoy a day at the Newburgh waterfront (Front Street). Sample beer and cider, watch brewing demos, enjoy live music and activities. Tickets: $30 until Sept. 10, $40 after Sept. 10, $50 at event
Fairs & Festivals:
New York Renaissance Faire (Tuxedo) Weekends September: Travel back in time and join Queen Elizabeth I in a 16th century village. Enjoy shows, food, entertainment, games and more. Tickets: $29.95/adult, $13/child (ages 5-12), $25.95/seniors & military, discount tickets available online, general parking free
Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival (Union Vale) September 3-5: rain or shine, 75 balloon launches will take place throughout the weekend. Check the site for the schedule. Fireworks each night. Enjoy vendors, food trucks, live music, family activities, tethered balloon rides and more. Tickets sold in advance only, $14/person evening admission, $7/person morning admission, $23.95/person all weekend pass
Wakanda4Ever Celebration (Mount Vernon) September 4: 10 AM – 8 PM at the Luangisa African Gallery. Celebrate African American culture with music, art, children’s crafts, a fashion show and more, Free
Yorktown Grange Fair (Yorktown Heights) September 10-12: Enjoy rides, food, music and other family fun. $10/carload or $5/single admission Friday: 4 PM – 11 PM, Saturday: 10 AM – 11 PM, Sunday: 10 AM – 7 PM
Yorktown Feast of San Gennaro (Yorktown Heights) September 15-19: a 5 day festival celebrating Italian heritage and culture with food, rides and more. Statue procession Wednesday, Sept. 15th at 6 PM.
Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst (Tarrytown) September 17-19: Shop from over 200 crafts people and makers. Enjoy food trucks, tastings from local distilleries, family activities and more. Tickets: $12/adults, $11/seniors, $4/kids (6-16), Free/under 6
Yonkers 28th Annual Riverfest (Yonkers) September 18: 12 PM – 7 PM, enjoy food, art, music and more in downtown Yonkers at the waterfront (1 Larkin Plaza)
Oktoberfest at Barton Orchards (Poughquag) September 18 & 19: 10 AM – 8 PM, Details coming soon
Armonk Outdoor Art Show (Armonk) September 25-26: 10 AM – 5 PM, rain or shine. View artwork from over 160 juried artists across all mediums including prints, photography, sculpture and more that can be purchased. Enjoy family activities and a selection of food and beverages. Tickets $13/advance, $15/at event
For Kids:
Westchester County Parks Screening Under the Stars: (Croton-on-Hudson) September 10: Watch the movie Soul at Croton Point Park. $25/car, movie starts after dark
Westchester County Parks Screening Under the Stars: (Yonkers) September 24: Watch the movie Mulan at Tibbett’s Park. $25/car, movie starts after dark
Run Wild (Scarsdale) September 25 & 26: Kids can participate in a forest run and obstacle course at the Greenburgh Nature Center. Recommended ages 5-15, 9 AM – 2 PM, runs begin every 30 minutes. Tickets: $25 each
Shopping:
What’s Poppin’ Westchester Sip & Shop Event (Mount Vernon) September 19: Enjoy a brunch-themed shopping pop-up. Over 20 vendors, complimentary sangria or mimosas 2 PM – 6 PM
Other Fun:
Lighted Boat Parade (New Rochelle) September 4: Beginning at 8:30 PM, watch the lighted boat parade in New Rochelle Harbor. Beginning at 8:30 PM the boats will travel from Hudson Park to Neptune Park.
Westchester Park Bicycle Sundays: (Bronx River Parkway) September 12, 19 and 26 10 AM – 2 PM, Bronx River Parkway
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze (Croton-on-Hudson) September 17-November 21: The Historic Hudson Valley’s famous fall event is back. 18th century Van Cortlandt Manor is decorated with 7,000 hand carved jack o’lanterns. Entry is by pre-purchased timed tickets only. No tickets are sold at the event. Tickets: $40/adult, seniors (65+) and students (18-25 w/ID), $32/children (ages 3-17)
