Summer is still going strong. Soak up all the fun with these August Events in Westchester County (and the surrounding area). Check back often as we continue to update this post. Please email Nancy at NYFoodieFamily@gmail.com with any calendar additions.
As always, please check directly with the venue for the most up-to-date information.
Comedy:
Levity Live (West Nyack – Palisade Center) Enjoy a comedy show at Levity Live. Upcoming shows include Pat McGann (August 4-6), Steve Byrne (August 11-13), Jon Lovitz (August 16-17), Ryan Long (Aug. 18), Adele Givens (August 19-21), Josh Johnson (August 25) Lavell Crawford (August 26-27) *Check the site for the full lineup
August 25: (Peekskill) Bored Teachers Summer Comedy Tour at Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 7:30 PM. Tickets $35-$55.
Date Night/Girls Night Out:
Karaoke Mondays (Rye) Barley Beach House 8 PM – 11 PM. Grab our friends and sing your heart out!
Eat & Drink:
Taste of Westchester Cooking Demo Classes: (restaurants throughout Westchester County) enjoy cooking demos from local chefs and then sample their creations. Remaining August classes include: The 808 Bistro (August 6th), Zwilling J.A. Henckels Cooking Studio (August 8th, August 13th), Saltaire Oyster Bar (August 11th), The Horse & Hound Inn (August 17th), Fatt Root Asian Kitchen (August 20th), El Barrio (August 23rd)
August 6th – (Elmsford) Captain Lawrence Summer Seafood Boil. This is a rain or shine event. Enjoy live music and lots of food!
August 11 – (New Rochelle) Mediterranean Cruise Night at Dubrovnik Restaurant: Explore the flavors of Portugal, Spain, France, Croatia and Italy. 6:30 PM – 10 PM, 5-course dinner, $80/person
August 16 – (Rye) Barley Beach House Reggae Rum Punch Party. 6 PM – 9 PM. Celebrate National Rum Day at The Barley Beach House. Enjoy unlimited tastings of their secret island rum punch cocktails. Dance to live music by Royal Khaoz and eat from the Island Buffet. 21+ to party. Tickets: General admission $55, Group rate (6 tickets for the price of 5): $45.85, Designated Driver $20
Openings:
Freddy’s Restaurant (Pleasantville) had their soft opening this week. This is the newest restaurant from Chef Matthew Safarowic and his wife Christina Drake Safarowic. Check out their menu of modern American tavern fare.
ONGOING:
Tuesday:
Augie’s Prime Cut (Mohegan Lake) has a Tuesday Prime Rib special. From 3 PM to close diners can enjoy a 12 oz. prime rib with choice of potatoes or rice for $19.95.
Taco Tuesday deal at Donjito (Scarsdale) 3 tacos for $12 plus beer and margarita specials.
Wednesday:
Wine Wednesdays at The Bit (Dobbs Ferry). Enjoy 50% off almost all bottles of wine.
Divino Cucina Italiana (Hastings) has Vegan Wednesdays. Every Wednesday they have a special vegan menu.
The Railhouse 10803 (Pelham) has New York Strip Wednesdays. Enjoy a New York Strip steak, roasted potatoes and asparagus with Argentinean Chimichurri for $15! Dine in only.
Friday:
Sunset Beach Dinner at The Barley Beach House (Rye). Fridays 7 PM – 10 PM. $30 food buffet, cash bar. First come first serve.
Fairs & Festivals:
August 2-7: Ulster County Fair (New Paltz) August 4: 10 AM – 10 PM, August 5 & 6: 10 AM – 11 PM, August 7: 10 AM – 8 PM. Free Parking. Pay one price: $20/person or purchase online $18/person includes rides, shows and entertainment
August 5-7 & August 12-14: Barton Orchards Sunflower Festival (Poughquag) Enjoy the five-acre sunflower field filled with 11 different varieties of sunflowers. Enjoy a hay ride up to the field and enjoy live music and the Tap Room during your visit. Guests are encouraged to bring their own small gardening shears to cut their sunflowers, as our supply is very limited due to a shortage from our supplier. Shears will be available for rent during the festival on a first come first serve basis. They are offering LIMITED discounted early bird pricing before the event. Once the Early Bird discounted tickets have sold out, the price will increase. Free Parking. Fridays: 4 PM – 9 PM Saturdays: 11 AM – 9 PM Sundays: 11 AM – 6 PM. Early Bird tickets currently available: $17/adults, $12/children (ages 4-12) + service fees. Includes 2 flowers.
August 6-7: Bear Mountain Native American Powwow (Harriman State Park) Presented by the RedHawk Native American Arts Council. From the website: “Bear Mountain Pow Wow is a full contest Pow Wow attracting over 500 Native American artists, educators, singers, dancers and performing groups from across the Americas. Over 40 artist booths selling crafts, jewelry, food and more. Other highlights of the event include authentic cuisine: buffalo burgers, venison stew and corn soup. Visitors can interact with representatives from tribes of the Lakota, Navajo, Mohawk, Seneca, Cherokee, Aztec, Mayan, Samoan, Hawaiian and many more. There is a tipi raising.” 11 AM – 7 PM. This is a rain or shine event. Tickets: $15/adults and teens (13+), $10/senior citizens, students with ID, children 6-12, $45/family 4-pack for 2 adults, 2 children ages 6-12, Free/children 5 and under. Tickets purchased online have service fees. Tickets can be purchased at the gate – cash only. Free parking, Rain or shine.
August 6–7: Putnam County Wine & Food Fest (Mayor’s Park – Cold Spring) August 6: 11 AM – 6 PM, August 7: 11 AM – 5 PM. From the website, the two-day event, “features hard cider, spirts, wineries, arts and crafts, food vendors, cooking and mixologist demonstrations, children activities and live music.”Tickets in advance: $30/person, $12/designated drver. Tickets day of: $40/person, Free/children under 12. Rain or Shine. Parking at Haldane High School w/free shuttle to event.
August 7: India Cultural Celebration (Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla) 12 PM – 6 PM, Festivals will be held rain or shine. Seating is informal; bring blankets or folding chairs for seating on the lawn.
August 16-18: Hudson Valley Filmfest (Warwick) Enjoy a three-night program of curated short films at the legendary Warwick Drive-in Movie Theater. Receptions held each night at Pennings Farm & Cidery
with live music, food & drinks, and the presentation of awards.
August 20-21: Mid-Hudson Comic Con (Poughkeepsie) August 20: 10 AM – 6 PM, August 21: 10 AM – 4 PM. Cosplay contest, celebs and guest artists, tabletop gaming, exhibitors, panels and more. Tickets: VIP/$100 (This VIP pass includes the weekend pass which gets you in both days! Mid-Hudson Comic Con August 20-21, 2022! EXCLUSIVES: Mid-Hudson Comic Con special wearable lanyard badge with double sided artwork, posters, T-SHIRT (card in your bag needs to brought to MHCC official shirt table [location: TBA] where you pick up your t-shirt size), and 5 exclusive prints for the show by Robert Bruno, Jay Mooers & Morgan Rouche! 2 random comic books from Marvel or DC, which one will you get?! Posters, swag donated by Netflix, Dreamworks, and more! VERY VERY VERY limited amount of these tickets to behold!), Saturday Day Pass/$23, Sunday Day Pass/$20, Kids Ticket (ages 7-15)/$15 each day, Kids 6 and under/Free.
August 21: Jewish American Festival (Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla) 12 PM – 6 PM, Festivals will be held rain or shine. Seating is informal; bring blankets or folding chairs for seating on the lawn.
August 23 – 28: Dutchess County Fair (Rhinebeck) Visit the 176th Dutchess County Fair. Enjoy entertainment, animals, rides, music and more. Daily Fair Hours: Tues-Sat 10:00 AM-10:00 PM | Sun 10:00AM-8:00PM Rides Run Daily: Tues-Sat 10:00 AM-10:00 PM | Sun 10:00AM-8:00PM, Online Presale Tickets: Adult Admission: $13.50 + $1.50 convenience fee online, Ride All Day Wristbands: $25 + $1.50 convenience fee. Day of/At the Gate Tickets: Adult Admission: $18, Ride All Day Wristbands: $30 Children under 11 free. Parking Free.
August 27-28: Hudson River Seafood Festival (Beacon) Riverfront Park in Beacon. 1 PM – 6 PM. From the website: “Expect a day of lobster rolls, baked clams, and/or raw seafood bar with oysters, clams and delicious seafood salads. Check out our fried seafood bar with choices like fried shrimp, scallops, and fried clams! Not a seafood lover? Check out our awesome array of barbecue, taco and a large variety of food trucks and restaurants also catering to the vegan and gluten-free clientele. There will also be some of the best craft beers, local wines of the Hudson Valley as well as ciders and seltzers, and a variety of soft drinks. Make sure to get your Tickets it could possibly sell out early. Be sure you leave room for dessert because we will have cupcakes, cheesecakes, ice cream, Italian ices, and huge selection of sweet treats!” General admission $20, 4-pack General admission $70, Craft Brew ticket $55, King of the Sea VIP $109
August 28: Muslim Heritage Festival (Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla) 12 PM – 6 PM, Festivals will be held rain or shine. Seating is informal; bring blankets or folding chairs for seating on the lawn.
Kids & Family Fun:
All Month long: 2nd Annual Putnam County History Hunt (Putnam County) Travel around Putnam County and get introduced to the historical sites and buildings located throughout the county. Upon completion, participants will be entered into a random drawing to win the grand prize, which will be awarded on September 1st, 2022. Children 18 and under will receive a participation prize.
August 5, 12, 19: Summer Fridays at the Hudson River Museum (Yonkers) Enjoy pay-what-you-wish admission from 5 PM – 7 PM. Free planetarium show at 6 PM.
August 6: Ozland Festival (Peekskill) Presented by Antonia Arts, this event celebrates all things Wizard of Oz. The day will include art, poetry, a performance by the Wiz Kids, the “Wizard of Oz” films and more. 12 PM – 6 PM, South Street in Peekskill.
August 6: Sand Art Competition (Glen Island Beach, New Rochelle), 11 AM – 4 PM, participation free. Parking and admission fees apply.
August 13 (Mount Vernon) DJ Day at Wilson’s Woods Pool. 12 PM – 4 PM.
August 14 (Yonkers) DJ Day at Sprain Ridge Pool. 12 PM – 4 PM.
August 13 (Cross County Center, Yonkers) Kid’s Rock & Roll on the Green with Rock & Roll Playhouse. Hip hop show, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
August 17 (Valhalla) Westchester County Parks Screening Under the Stars. Boss Baby: Family Business, 2021 (PG) Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla.Movies begin at sundown. Refreshments for sale. Bring blanket or chairs. Parking and admission free.
August 20 (White Plains) DJ Day at Saxon Woods Pool 12 PM – 4 PM.
August 21 (Ossining) Discover Teatown Monthly Hike. Enjoy a guided hike as you discover Teatown. 10 AM – 12 PM. This experience is perfect for everyone aged 5 and older, and anyone who wants to start learning about the magic of Teatown. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Bring water, light snacks, and wear supportive, comfortable shoes such as sneakers. No flip flops. This event will be lead in English and Spanish. This event is free to attend, although parking is $7, which helps with reservation maintenance.
August 21 (Yonkers) DJ Day at The Brook at Tibbett 12 PM – 4 PM.
August 22-26 & August 29-31 (Pizzazzles at the Jefferson Valley Mall, Yorktown Heights) Pizzazzles Palooza – your kids will enjoy lots of fun from water slides, painting, games, ice cream and more. 9 AM – 5 PM daily. Ages 4ish -10ish. Drop off only. $400/child for entire Palooza or $90 per day. Advance registration required.
August 23 (Bethel, NY) Encanto: The Family Sing Along Film Concert at Bethel Woods. 7:30 PM. Tickets: $25-$75
August 27 (New Rochelle) DJ Day at Glen Island Beach 12 PM – 4 PM.
August 27-28 (Montgomery, NY) 2022 New York Air Show at the Orange County Airport. See the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the F-16 Viper Demo Team, the West Point Parachute Team and more during this two day weekend event. Tickets: $35 – $189. Opening ceremonies begin at 11 AM.
August 28 (Mount Vernon) DJ Day at Wilson’s Woods Pool 12 PM – 4 PM.
Live Music & Performances:
Bethel Woods: (Bethel, NY) A little further to travel but some great musicians worth checking out play here. In August you can see: Foreigner w/special guest star Don Felder (August 7), Outlaw Music Festival featuring Willie Nelson & Family, ZZ Top, Zach Bryan, Charley Crockett, The War and Treaty, and Particle Kid (August 13), Brandi Carlile (August 19), Santana with Earth, Wind & Fire (August 21), The Beach Boys w/The Temptations (August 25), Gavin DeGraw (August 31). *Check the site for the full lineup
Capitol Theatre: (Port Chester) August’s lineup includes: Steely Dan (August 10-13), The Avett Brothers (August 27-28), Ben Folds (August 31). *Check the site for the full lineup
Paramount Hudson Valley Theater: (Peekskill) August’s lineup includes: The Felice Brothers with Skullcrusher and The Dan Zlotnick Band (August 6). *Check the site for the full lineup
August 5 (Yonkers) Summer Amphitheater Series at the Hudson River Museum. The Afro-Peruvian Ensemble performs at 8 PM. Admission is free.
August 6 (White Plains) BRAATA Folk Singers 2 PM, Court Street (between Main St. & Martine Ave.) Join us for an afternoon performance with The Braata Folk Singers, including dance, and call-and-response singing. The group is a proud ambassador of, and the foremost authority on, Jamaican and Caribbean folk music performance in the United States. Co-presented by ArtsWestchester and the Thomas H. Slater Center as part of the “188th Year of Jamaican Emancipation and 60th Anniversary Independence Day Celebration”
August 6 (Yonkers) Summer Amphitheater Series at the Hudson River Museum. Trombonist and jazz performer Clifton Anderson performs at 8 PM. Admission is free.
August 7 (Yonkers) The Athenians at Untermyer Gardens perform the best of opera and Broadway. Performance takes place in the Walled Garden Amphitheater. 5 PM – 6 PM. Tickets $40.
August 9 (Mount Vernon) City of Mount Vernon: Summer Breeze featuring WUZA-WUZA African Music & Dance Ensemble. 6:30 PM at City Hall Plaza (1 Roosevelt Square North). New York’s leading Ghanaian dance and drum ensemble, WUZA-WUZA, is known for its representations of Ghana’s many different ethnic traditions, including the rich diversity of West African music, dance and culture. The ensemble features leading Ghanaian drummers and dancers living in the United States, including world-renowned choreographer Yawuza Alhassan, former Ghana National Dance Ensemble members Mariama Gariba and Esther D. Angel, and master drummers Horla Kutte, Baba Buhari and Kofi Kuube Saeed. Co-presented by ArtsWestchester and the City of Mount Vernon in conjunction with the “Mt. Vernon Summer Breeze Series” (Rain Date: August 11)
August 12 (Yonkers) Summer Amphitheater Series at the Hudson River Museum. Cherish the Ladies: An Evening of Irish Music performs at 8 PM. Admission is free.
August 13: (Yonkers) Summer Amphitheater Series at the Hudson River Museum. Getting to Know You: Mind Reading Under the Stars with magician Andy Gershenzon at 8 PM. Admission is free.
August 13 (Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla) The Robison Summer Concert Series: David Clark’s ALL ABOUT JOEL at Kensico Dam Plaza. Gates open at 6 PM, tickets $10/person
August 17: (Harbor Island Park, Mamaroneck) Concert in the Park featuring Hollis Brown. Free, 7 PM. Food trucks on-site. Bring chairs/blankets. Free parking at Harbor Island Park after 4:30 PM. Rain Date: Thursday, August 18 at 7 PM.
August 19: (Yonkers) Summer Amphitheater Series at the Hudson River Museum. Natyamudra Classical Indian Dance performs at 8 PM. Admission is free.
August 20: (Sleepy Hollow) Dia De La Cultura Ecuatoriana / Day of Ecuadorian Culture. 3-8 PM at Barnhart Park. Join us for an afternoon of Ecuadorian music, dance, food and craft, along with family-friendly presentations that feature traditional Ecuadorian costumes and the indigenous Kitchwa language. Guests are welcome to bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket to enjoy the performance. Co-presented by ArtsWestchester and the Village of Sleepy Hollow. (Rain Date: August 21)
August 26 (Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla) The Robison Summer Concert Series: 45 Riots and SAGE at Kensico Dam Plaza. Gates open at 6 PM, tickets $10/person.
Fitness:
Tuesdays: (Cross County Center, Yonkers) Zumba Classes on the Green with Guillermo Ruiz, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, Free.
August 17, 24 and 31 (Eastchester) YogaSix is hosting three Outdoor Yoga: Sip and Flow classes in August with Cece and Elyse. $20 each class with a free frosé drink after class.
