We have rounded up some of the September Events taking place in Westchester County (and the surrounding area). As schedules start filling up with sports, activities and school events, try to plan some family fun or a date night out this month!
Comedy:
Levity Live (Palisade Center – West Nyack) Enjoy a comedy show at Levity Live in September. Upcoming shows include Joe Machi (September 1-3), Bill Bellamy (September 8-10), DeRay Davis: Too Much?! (September 15-17), Guy Torry (September 22-24), Jason Cheny (September 28) and Tony Rock (September 29-October 1). *Check the site for the full lineup
Yonkers Comedy Club (Yonkers) Enjoy a comedy show at the Yonkers Comedy Club. September shows include Jokesters Thursdays (September 7 and 14), Rachel Feinstein (September 8-10), Brunch with Aida and Friends (September 9), Taccara Willllliams (September 15-17), Brown Sugar Thursdays (September 21), Phillip Anthony and Friends (September 21-23), Eric Walton the Magician (September 24) and Dov Davidoff (September 29-October 1).
September 3 (Peekskill) The Hudson River Music & Comedy Fest at the Factoria at Charles Point. 4 PM. Free. Over the course of 6 hours you will be treated to a variety of World Class Musicians & Comics:
Damselle: Damselle celebrates The Women of Rock. Featuring Leigh Evans belting out your favorite female vocals.Professor Louie & the Crowmatix: Nominated for Five Grammy Awards, Professor Louie & the Crowmatix began as the backing band for The Band but have become successful in their own right.
Jay Prince & Friends: If you want funky you’ve come to the right place. Jay Prince & Friends will have you dancing from their first notes. Enjoy side-splitting laughter with the Comedy stylings of John Iavarone, Vinny Mark, Renee DeLoreno & Jeff Norris.
September 16 (Peekskill) Anthony Rodia at the Paramount Hudson Valley. 8 PM. Tickets: $42.50-$59.50. VIP post show meet and greet at 10 PM. Tickets $30. Anthony is a 1st generation Italian-American Comedian born and raised in Westchester NY. He has always had a way of turning any situation into comedy! Using Social Media as his platform, Anthony has exploded onto the Comedy scene out of nowhere. With sold out shows at White Plains Performing Arts Center (4 consecutive times), Levity Live, Carolines on Broadway, Williamson Theatre College of Staten Island, Governors Comedy Club, and Middletown Theater, Rodia is just getting started. He is known for his hilarious skits, song parodies, and his weekly “Road Rage Wednesday” using his popular character “Uncle Vinny.” Anthony is constantly writing new material and challenges himself to be funnier than he was yesterday. He is an energetic, theatrical, off the wall comedian who never holds back and always finds a way to relate to his audience. With his stories, accents and unique delivery, he is sure to have you falling out of your seat with laughter! His videos have been viewed over 10 Million times on Social Media!
September 23 (Larchmont) Comedy from Scratch at The Idea Kitchen. Comedy From Scratch is where you go in Westchester County to hear top comics from TV and NYC’s major clubs performing long sets on an intimate stage. Past performers include comedians from HBO, Netlfix, Colbert, SNL, the Daily Show, Letterman, the Tonight Show, Comedy Central, and more. Every month, Ben Asher’s presents comedy that reaches up into your brain with the force of a fist through the nose. Seating at 7 PM, show begins at 8 PM. $20 admission. Bring your own food and drink. September’s lineup includes Caitlin Reese and Aaron Kominos-Smith.
September 28 (Bedford) Stars of Late Night Comedy at Bedford Playhouse. 8 PM. Tickets: $50 Regular, $65 Premium Members: $42.50 Regular, $55.25 Premium. Back once again by popular demand! Live standup comedy featuring performers from your favorite late night shows and channels. Hosted by Ray Ellin (Comedy Central’s This Week at the Comedy Cellar, NBC, Late Net, new show Trivia Truck) and starring Raanan Hershberg, Erin Jackson and Dan Naturman.
Date Night/Girls Night Out:
September 1 (Briarcliff Manor) Fall Pumpkin Latte Mug at A Maze in Pottery. 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Ages 21+. Tickets: $37.90 +tax. Join us for a fun and creative Pumpkin Latte Pottery Painting Night for adults! BYOB 🍷and enjoy sipping on wine , pumpkin latte, or whatever you choose to bring while you paint pottery in an inviting and social atmosphere. No experience needed- our creative instructor will lead you through the process, so you can relax while painting, sipping wine, and having fun with other painters.
September 3 (North Salem) Sip & Paint at the Farm at Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard. 5 PM – 8 PM. Get in touch with your creative side while trying some of our hard ciders! Harvest Moon and Pauline’s Paint Parties are teaming up to bring you a fun evening at the farm. Come and paint “Sunset on the Farm” while enjoying the sunset at our farm! Tickets are $40 and include 1 FREE Cider Flight from Hardscrabble Cider. Beginners are welcome! This is a 21+ year old event, no children will be permitted to attend.
September 20 (Bedford) Trivia Night at Bedford Playhouse. 7 PM. Tickets $20. Trivia Night returns to the Bedford Playhouse Cafe, hosted by Kristen and Rachel from Rock Paper Scissors Custom Events. Play solo or as a team and test your knowledge on a wide range of topics, including movies, music, history, geography and more. *Max 6 players per team, please
Fairs and Festivals:
September 1 – 3 (Union Vale) 32nd Annual Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival at Tymor Park. We will welcome hot-air balloonists from all over the country at this festival. We have scheduled over 100 hot-air balloon ascensions throughout the weekend. The festival’s history has evolved into a Hudson Valley tradition and has grown into a full weekend of activities, drawing thousands of visitors from all over the world. Some of the festival favorites are the evening Majestic Hot-Air Balloon Illumination Moon Glow, tethered hot-air balloon rides, full hot-air balloon flights, helicopter rides, live music and entertainment, food trucks, family activities and more. Tickets: $16.50/one afternoon/evening admission on Friday OR Saturday OR Sunday – Required Donation, $8.50/one morning admission on either Saturday OR Sunday Morning – Required Donation, $27.95/Weekend all-access pass- admission to the festival for all 2023 dates and times, September 1, 2 AND 3, morning and evening – Required Donation, Free/children under 3, Free parking, hot air balloon rides additional fees
September 2 (White Plains) Westchester Reggae Festival at the Westchester County Center. Doors open at 7 PM. $15 parking fee. Westchester Reggae Festival (WRF) showcases trendy authentic live Reggae music north of NYC. Featuring; Third World, Luciano, Derrick Barnett and the Statement Band. Ticket Pricing: $196, $186, $176, $69 +fees The first 200 tickets sold qualify for special early bird pricing of only $69.
September 6-10 (White Plains) JazzFest White Plains. JazzFest White Plains returns brighter than ever with more than 15 live performances over five days. Enjoy music by emerging talent and world-class artists including four Grammy Award winners. Check out the website for the full schedule of events and performers.
September 8-10 (Yorktown) Yorktown Grange Fair at the Yorktown Grange Fair Grounds. Friday: 4 PM – 11 PM, Saturday: 10 AM – 11 PM, Sunday: 10 AM – 7 PM. Admission: $10/car. Ride tickets sold separately. This year’s theme, “Your Hometown Fair” celebrates the special bonds each of us enjoys with our hometown. Home is truly where the heart is, and our goal for the 99th Annual fair is to highlight the wonderful bonds of home and community. Check out the website for the schedule and list of events.
September 9-10 (Peekskill) ONETWOHEARTU’s Summer Shakedown on Esther Street (downtown Peekskill). 1 PM – 10 PM. Free, donations accepted. All Ages, Accessible Food, Shopping, and Fun! ONETWOHEARTU is a nonprofit party machine, sworn to support artists on both sides of the stage, build community, and showcase new music.
September 9-10 (Patterson) Patterson Rotary Blues and Barbecue Festival at the Patterson Fire House. Saturday: Noon – 7 PM, Sunday: Noon – 6 PM. Two fun-filled days for the whole family with great music by top-notch entertainers, great food and lots more.
September 9 (Peekskill) Nashkill Music Festival at River Outpost Brewing. Free admission, ages 21+. No outside food or beverages. Lineup includes Shane Scarazzini & Eightfingers, Raquel & the Wildflowers, Alex Cano, Western Skies, Six-String Country and Jacob Joliff. VIP Package available. $125 includes access to upstairs, food buffet, free beer, wine and soda, seat yourself, a t-shirt.
September 13-17 (Yorktown) Yorktown Feast of San Gennaro at Commerce Street. Wednesday – Friday: 5 PM – 11 PM, Saturday: 12 PM – 11 PM, Sunday: 12 PM – 10 PM. Get ready to celebrate the rich Italian culture, delicious food and fantastic entertainment. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable festival.
September 14 (Bedford) Glass Ceiling Breakers Festival Best of the Fest 2023 at Bedford Playhouse. 7 PM. Tickets: $20 Regular, $30 Premium Members: $17 Regular, $25.50 Premium Theatre Revolution and Bedford Playhouse present the best films from the 3rd Glass Ceiling Breakers Festival, a festival of female identifying filmmakers.
September 16-17 (Port Jervis) 8th Annual Moon Festival at New Century. Saturday: 11 AM – 9 PM, Sunday: 10 AM – 7 PM. The Moon Festival in Orange County is the largest multi-cultural event in the Tri-state region, celebrating one of Asia’s most revered holidays. Generations, young and old, will connect with each other and the local community through soaring music of the erhu, pipa, and other traditional Chinese instruments, tasting moon cakes and authentic cuisine from different regions in China, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Taiwan, and fun kids activities, such as crafting lanterns and lucky moon rabbits, as well as hopping in the moon bounce. It’s a time of great celebration, family reunion, and gratitude for the blessings and gifts given by Heaven above.
September 16-17 (Poughkeepsie) Mid-Hudson Comic Con at the Civic Center Plaza. Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM, Sunday: 10 AM – 4 PM. 9:30 AM VIP early access. Cosplay contest, celebrities and guest artists, panels, exhibitors and more. VIP Ticket $120: This VIP pass includes the weekend pass which gets you in both days! Mid-Hudson Comic Con Sept. 16-17, 2023! 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: Table #5] where you pick up your t-shirt size), and 6 exclusive prints for the show by Robert Bruno, Kevin Kobasic, Jay Mooers, & Ryan Brown! 2 random comic books from Marvel or DC, which one will you get?! Posters, swag donated by Netflix, and more! VERY VERY VERY limited amount of these tickets to behold! Saturday day pass: $24, Sunday day pass: $22, Kid tickets (ages 7-15): $17 each day, Student/military/senior pricing (must present ID) $18, Free/ages 6 and under.
September 16-17 (Yonkers) Oktoberfest with Captain Lawrence Brewing Company at Cross County Center. Live music, dancing, food, and fun for all ages. The Beer Garden will be located on The Green, in the center of the mall, and open on Saturday from 1pm to 7pm and Sunday from 1pm to 5pm. Come dressed in your best Lederhosen and Dirndl Dresses for a true Oktoberfest experience! Enjoy local beers from Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, grilled brats, pretzels with mustard, and more for purchase. Free live music from Ron Susman Band (Saturday, September 16th from 1-5pm) and FDR Band (Sunday, September 17th from 1-5pm). * No entrance fee. Must be 21 or older to enjoy alcoholic beverages with a wristband, families are welcome. Guests may not take beer outside of the beer garden.
September 17 (Peekskill) Oktoberfest at Peekskill Brewery. 12 PM – 5 PM. Our annual Oktoberfest is back on September 17th! We’ll have Live Polka Music by The Brass Rascals, Oktoberfest Beer, German Inspired Food Specials and many (21+) Stein Holding Contests with giveaways and more! Prost! 2 heats of Stein Holding Competitions will happen at 1PM, 2PM, 3PM and a Winner’s Round at 4PM. Sign up as you arrive!
September 23 (Pelham) Toonerville Music Festival at 195 Sparks Avenue. 18 acts across two stages featuring Spin Doctors, Illiterate Light, Brandi and the Alexanders, Coyle Girelli and more. Family fun, food trucks, craft beer and wine. 12 PM – 9:50 PM. $55/adult general admission, $30/student and senior general admission. T-shirt pre-order: $25.
September 23 (Yonkers) Yonkers Riverfest at 1 Larkin Plaza (downtown Yonkers). 12 PM – 7 PM. Free admission. Riverfest, presented by the Yonkers Downtown BID, the largest one-day festival in Westchester County.The promoter of Riverfest, Yonkers Downtown BID is an agent for businesses within its specific geographic bounds encompassing the areas known in downtown Yonkers as Getty Square, Larkin Plaza, Chicken Island and the Downtown/Waterfront areas. It serves to formulate, promote and implement the economic revitalization and general welfare of the District and the City of Yonkers. This local festival brings together more than 15, 000 people with its broad appeal as it celebrates community. The festival, held just as summer turns into autumn, is a great time to gather with friends and family to listen to music from every era and to sample delicious foods. Enjoy inspired performances from jazz and soul to hip-hop, rock and more.
September 30 (Elmsford) Oktoberfest at Captain Lawrence Brewery. More details to come.
September 30 (LaGrangeville) 3rd Annual Dutchess County Irish Festival at 8 Tymor Park Road. 12 PM – 9 PM. The Festival will kick off, rain or shine, at 12pm with a Pipe Band parade led by our mighty Gaelic Football players. Free children’s activities along with a free face painter & free cotton candy will take place between 12-4pm. Live music throughout the entire day will include the T McCann Band, The Narrowbacks & The Mighty Ploughboys! Irish step dancers from The Irish Dance Company will be performing sets in between. There will be an array of foodtrucks available including Mahoney’s Irish Steakhouse, Brothers Maine Lobster, The Waffle Wagon & Dessert trucks. Stay tuned for more trucks as they come on board! Choose from beers or wine at our adult only pavilion and then head on back to peruse the many vendors who will be joining us for the first time this year! Bring your lawn chairs and set up for the day because there is something for everyone! Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Free/under 18. This is a cash event.
September 30 (Peekskill) Peekskill Rotary Club Fall Festival at the Peekskill Riverfront. 10 AM – 6 PM. In keeping with the same goal of offering the community a fun-filled day while raising funds for good causes, you will see many Rotarians and student volunteers working the children’s activities, pumpkin decorating, raffle area, as well as making sure the many food trucks and vendor booths are accessible to all. This year, there will be live music all day on the main stage, a pumpkin carving design contest with viewing and judging under the gazebo, and a bike rodeo for children.
September 30 & October 1 (Armonk) Armonk Outdoor Art Show at 205 Business Park Drive. 10 AM – 5 PM, rain or shine. Spend the day enjoying the work of exceptional artists within our beautiful tree-lined venue. A variety of food vendors are on-hand to offer a large selection of food and drink, including beer and wine. Our Family Activities tent provides free children’s activities including art lessons and projects throughout both days of the show. Explore the fabulous work of 140 juried artists in a broad range of mediums, including Mixed Media, Painting, Printmaking/Drawing/Pastels, Sculpture, Photography/Digital Art, Fine Crafts, and Wearable Art. Great Food, Drinks, and Family Fun – Enjoy a large variety of food vendors and beverages, including beer, wine and canned cocktails. The Family Activities tent offers free art-based activities for kids including clay sculpting, painting, puppet making, musical performers and much more. Kids activities are offered through the entire show! No dogs. Tickets: $15 +fees/adults, $13+fees/seniors, Free/age 18 and under. Tickets are valid for both days.
Eat & Drink:
Taste of Westchester Cooking Demo Classes: (restaurants throughout Westchester County) Enjoy cooking demos from local chefs and then sample their creations. September classes include: La Catena Italian Restaurant (September 26) and Fortina (#1) (September 27).
September 2-3 (Tarrytown) BBQ At the Lawn at Goosefeather. 12 PM – 8 PM. Enjoy music, food, lawn games and the Oval Bar with Happy Hour Half Off Rose by the bottle. No tickets required.
September 6 (Tarrytown) Tasting with Dale at Goosefeather. 6:00 PM. Be part of an exclusive dinner where each dish is Chef Dale’s choice. Dinner includes an 8-course of Chef’s Choice and a sake and wine pairing. Gratuity included in ticket price. Additional beverages available for purchase. Tickets: $300. Dinner is outside in the garden. Tickets are required.
September 7 (Tarrytown) Bourbon ‘N BBQ at Goosefeather. 6 PM-9 PM. Bourbon tasting table by Stellum Bourbons. All-you-can-eat BBQ and accompaniments. Table service available. Your first 3 drinks are on us with your purchase of an entry wristband. Music provided by our resident DJ. Lawn games available for your entertainment. This event is on the front lawn. Cash bar available. $95/ticket.
September 7 (New Rochelle) 10 Year Anniversary Buffet Dinner at Dubrovnik Restaurant. Join us as we commemorate our 10 year Anniversary with a buffet dinner and live music entertainment from Klapa Astoria in the main dining room and Ema Jusic in the garden. Tickets Are $85 and includes food and entertainment. The buffet will include dishes like cuttlefish, risotto, grilled sardines, carpaccio, mussels “buzara”, seafood salad, clams on a half shell, suckling pig, “fish brodet,” branzino and more.
September 7 (Ossining) – Anniversary Dinner at Brothers Fish & Chips. 7 PM. Enjoy a 13-course tasting menu with wine pairings. $300/person. Reservations required.
September 8-10 (Dobbs Ferry) End of Summer Clam Bake at Half Moon. Available during dinner hours only. Reservations recommended. $90/person for a three course dinner plus tax and 20% gratuity.
September 14 (Poughkeepsie) Sunset Sensations at Locus Grove. 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Enjoy delicious culinary samples from a local star caterer, paired with three fine tastes of wine and a wine presentation by Boutique Wines, Spirits, and Ciders of Fishkill, NY! Round out the gorgeous evening with a tour of our heirloom kitchen garden that inspires our celebrated local chef! Find out why we are the Hudson Valley’s favorite Thursday night tradition! Sponsored by Hudson Valley Wine and Food Festival AND Hudson Valley Credit Union! $35/person.
September 24 (Haverstraw) 9th Annual Flavors of Haverstraw Food Crawl in downtown Haverstraw. Haverstraw Riverwide Arts and the Village of Haverstraw, NY are celebrating the diverse culinary options Downtown with the 9th annual “Flavors of Haverstraw Food Crawl” – a small plates or tapas-focused food sampling. The Crawl begins in the Webster Bank lot: 38 New Main St. Over 20 restaurants are participating. Tastings are $5-$10 per plate. New Main, Broadway, Main St. and West St. will be closed to vehicular traffic. Tents, tables and chairs will be set up for patrons on New Main and Main St. if they choose not to eat indoors. Free live music on Broadway @ Main Street in the Beverage Garden. Stop at the NY craft beer garden on Broadway and Main. This outdoor garden will feature local craft beer by Sing Sing Kill Brewery, Stony Point Brewing Co., Stone Yard Brewing and Two Ladders Brewing. 21 and up to enter. NO ID? No entry. The kids corner includes Joshy the Magician and Lali the clown.
Classes & Workshops:
September 3 (Katonah) Morning Farm Chores: For Adults at Muscoot Farm. 8:30 AM – 10 AM. Become a farmer for a day and join our staff as you feed, clean, and care for our animals! Pre-registration is required; $25 for a group of two; available to everyone ages 15+. Participants will meet at Muscoot’s Reception Center with sturdy, closed-toe footwear.
September 9 (Katonah) Fantastical Folktales of Flowers at Lasdon Park & Arboretum. 7 PM – 8 PM. Tickets: $25
Join us for a unique and enchanting evening. Adults will enjoy sipping on a glass of wine and nibble on light snacks under a blanket of twinkling lights. You will be transported to a magical world courtesy of the talents of Ms. Edgecomb and Chamberlain. From the dramatic to the sublime to the wildly humorous, world stories about flowers are deeply entertaining. Retold in a dramatic storytelling by award-winning storyteller and theatre artist, Diane Edgecomb, this evocative tapestry of story and song conjures a magical world bringing new meaning to favorite garden flowers. Accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain the one hour performance event is woven through with songs and music completing the storytelling magic.
Fitness:
September 6, 13, 20, 27 (Yonkers) Yoga On the Hill at Ridge Hill. Take your yoga routine outdoors and enjoy a complimentary, weekly session on the Town Square lawn. Experience yoga every Wednesday from May to September. Event Information: No reservations and/or ticketing required. Guests must provide their own yoga mat. Check-in starts 15 minutes prior to the event start. This event is subject to cancellation due to weather. Cancellation notices will be posted on our social media (@shopridgehill) and website. Loyalty Program: Don’t forget to receive a stamp at each class. Attend 5 classes to complete your loyalty card and redeem for a Ridge Hill swag item.
September 10, 17, 24 (Westchester County) Bicycle Sundays on the Bronx River Parkway. 10 AM – 2 PM. During Bicycle Sundays, the parkway is open exclusively for bicyclists, in-line skaters, scooters, walkers and joggers from Exit 22 at the Westchester County Center to Exit 4 at Scarsdale Road in Yonkers. The round-trip distance is 13 miles. The road is closed to automobiles in that stretch of parkway. Admission is free and free parking will be available in the East Lot at the Westchester County Center.
September 12, 26 (Valhalla) Westchester County Parks Zumba Class at Kensico Dam Plaza. 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Free admission and parking. Led by Steve Jones.
September 15 (Katonah) Yoga in the Park at Lasdon Park. 9:30 AM – 11 AM. Single ticket: $20, Bring a Friend: $30
Find your flow in our “Intro to Yoga” session at Lasdon Park. Led by Kat Sabath (RYT 200), this all-levels class offers gentle movement, breath-work, and grounding poses (asanas) amidst a beautiful garden setting. Unwind, reconnect, and find balance in the harmony of mind, body, and nature. Embark on a journey of self-discovery, mindfulness, and transformation, right here in your community. For further details, I would add: No experience necessary, please dress in clothing that is comfortable for movement and bring your own mat or blanket and reusable water bottle. Note that the class will take place outdoors so please wear layers, sun protection, and/or bug spray according to your comfort level! This is an adult program.
Meet at the Lasdon Welcome Center (old Shop building) on the Conservatory Plaza.
Family Fun:
Saturdays and Sundays in September (Yonkers) Family Science Workshop: Hudson River Food Web at the Hudson River Museum. 1 PM – 4 PM. The vast and complex food web of the Hudson River includes everything from ospreys and oysters, to nematodes and nudibranchs, to duckweed and ducks. Make a dreamcatcher-like fragment of this vast and intricate network, including creatures familiar and unknown. Recommended for ages 6+. Free with general admission.
Saturdays and Sundays in September (Yonkers) Family Art Workshop: Threading Connections at the Hudson River Museum. 1 PM – 4 PM. The pathways of life are what connect us all, and as we make more connections, our pathways continue to intersect and form patterns. Use thread, representing the connections in your life, to weave an artwork on a circular loom. Recommended for ages 5+. Free with general admission.
September 1 (New Rochelle) White Plains Hospital Screenings Under the Stars at Glen Island Park. See a screening of The Bad Guys (rated PG). Westchester residency required. Admission and parking free. Movies begin at sundown. Event is rain or shine. Moviegoers should bring blankets, folding chairs and a picnic. Refreshments will be available for sale. Movies may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
September 2 (Katonah) Morning Farm Chores at Muscoot Farm. 8:30 AM – 10 AM. Become a farmer for a day and join our staff as you feed, clean, and care for our animals! Pre-registration is required; $25 for a group of two; available to children ages 6 – 14. Participants will meet at Muscoot’s Reception Center with sturdy, closed-toe footwear.
September 8 & 9 (White Plains) Impact Wrestling Live! at Westchester County Center.
Back to back nights of action packed, high energy Pro Wrestling. All of the IMPACT stars will be in New York for the two shows, including World Champion Steve Maclin, as well as Frankie Kazarian, Tommy Dreamer, Bully Ray, Nick Aldis, Brian Myers, Eddie Edwards, Chris Sabin, Alex Shelley, Moose, PCO, Trey Miguel, Deonna Purrazzo and Gisele Shaw, among others. (Subject to change).
Victory Road
Friday, Sept. 8 at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $34.75-$50.25
1000th Episode
Saturday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $34.75-$50.25
Combo Tickets: $48.25-$84.75
September 9 (Katonah) Animal Interactions at Muscoot Farm. 10-11 AM. Enter one of Muscoot Farm’s enclosures where you will see, touch, and learn more about an animal of the farmer’s choice! Pre-registration is required; tickets are $25 per person; for ages 8+. Please meet at the Reception Center upon arrival with sturdy, closed-toe footwear.
September 8, 15, 22 (Scarsdale) Movie Nights at the Greenburgh Nature Center. This summer we will be hosting a series of movie screenings on our Great Lawn. Sit amongst the stars and watch some of our favorite Pixar movies with your family. Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on and snack on a wide selection of concessions offered for sale. These family friendly events are free to the public, however, we appreciate your donations in support of the Nature Center.
September 10 (Scarsdale) Archery Tournament at the Greenburgh Nature Center.
A family fun tournament with every archer being guaranteed at least 3 competitive rounds. New to target archery or never used a bow before – no worries as we will start the day with instructional and warm up rounds. Depending on age and experience archers will be shooting from various distances. We have everything needed including bows, arrows, targets and prizes. Of course you can bring your own bows-compound or recurve (non-sighted bows only). Only Nature Center arrows will be used. Two sessions: 9 AM – 12 PM and 1 PM – 4 PM. $30/archer. Ages 10+. Adults are encouraged to participate. Pre-registration is required.
September 16,17, 23, 24, 30 (Yonkers) Family Art Workshop: Hudson River Molas at Hudson River Museum. Mola is a form of textile art that traditionally forms parts of women’s clothing among the Guna, the indigenous people of Panama and Colombia. Oftentimes, animals would be depicted on molas. In this workshop celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, create your own mola using construction paper and glue in place of cloth and thread, and decorate it with animals that can be found in the Hudson River Valley. Recommended for ages 4+. Free with general admission.
September 16 (Ossining) Painting with Plants at Teatown. 10 AM – 11 AM or 1 PM – 2 PM. Tickets: $10/members, $15/nonmembers
Let’s put the final summer harvest to creative use. Join our Early Childhood Art Educator Caroline Erb in exploring your creativity using paints made from seasonal plants. Learn about plant parts and the purpose of pigment in the natural world while making your own paint. Be sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy. Registration includes materials fee. Limited to 20 participants. This program will take place outside. Please meet at the Nature Center.
September 21 – October 1 (Central Valley) Cirque Italia: Water Circus Gold at Woodbury Common Outlets. Cirque Italia presents “Aquatic Spectacular.” The name reflects a unique attribute under the tent, as the show features a custom designed water stage that travels from city to city. The stage holds 35,000 gallons of water that performers dazzle over while thrilling the audience with every move. With this “unique feature” under the tent, guests will be surprised, for it’s a show of its own! Started in 2012, Cirque Italia is an Italian entertainment company that brings a performance of European style. It is described as a “vivid, dramatic, and moving experience under a customized traveling tent.” Tickets: $15-$60
September 23, 24, 30 (Poughkeepsie) Harvest Hunt Family Program at Locust Grove Estate.
Join us for “A Day in the Life of Locust Grove!” an educational and entertaining scavenger hunt for 25 decorated pumpkins that celebrate the people who lived AND worked at the historic estate in the years 1895 – 1905. Learn about the Young Family, William and Martha and their children, Annette and Innis. What was a typical day like at Locust Grove? What did the children do for fun in the year 1901 when there were no cars, computers, or cell phones? Who washed the clothes? Who fed the chickens? What was tea time like? Who cooked the food? Who drove them to town in the carriage? Did the children go to school? Come on a scavenger hunt outdoors among the historic trees and flowers and let the decorated pumpkins tell the whole story! Don your costumes and enjoy this original story walk scavenger hunt. Harvest Hunt is sponsored by Ulster Savings! $10/Person, Children under 4 are FREE
September 23 (Brewster) Green Chimneys Family Volunteer Day. 9 AM – Noon. Family Fun Alert: Get your hands dirty while giving back at Green Chimneys! Whether you’re looking to introduce your child* to volunteerism or are seeking a community-minded way to honor Earth Day, our Family Volunteer Day will be both fun and meaningful. We have different tasks for different ages and abilities – everyone will be able to do something. This is a great weekend activity for families. Come dressed for the weather and be prepared for a fun and interesting morning of hands-on work. Each family will be assigned to a project at one of the following locations: Farm & Wildlife Center, Children’s Garden or Boni-Bel Organic Farm. *All participants must be 7 years of age or older. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
September 23 (Katonah) Farming & Folklore at Muscoot Farm. 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Join us for an afternoon of farm folktales and rituals as we discover the magical beings that may loom around the barns. Then, head over to the Fairy Walk happening the next day on 9/24 to try and spot these mythical creatures!
September 23 (White Plains) Mooncake Night Market at ArtsWestchester Gallery. 5 PM – 9 PM. $10 admission. Celebrate the mid-autumn festival with an evening of arts from Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Japanese cultures. The event will include music, dance, food and craft activities, including Chinese calligraphy and knotting workshops, origami, Kimono tying, mooncake sculpture making, karaoke, Chinese folk dance and more.
September 24 (Katonah) Muscoot Farm’s Annual Fairy Walk at Muscoot Farm. 12 PM – 3 PM. Explore the wonders of the forest during Muscoot Farm’s annual Fairy Walk! Don your best pair of wings and discover the many dwellings of Muscoot’s own fairies, then participate in a fairy-themed craft! Guests of the fairies may come anytime from 12pm to 3pm.
September 24 (Yonkers) Eric Walton the Magician at Yonkers Comedy Club. 4 PM. Tickets: $20-$30
Have I Got A Trick For You! is a family-friendly, comedy magic show that combines sleight-of-hand, stage magic, mentalism, showmanship, and Eric’s keen sense of humor into one unforgettable hour of fun, laughter, and mystery. Eric has performed this show hundreds of times at comedy clubs and other venues in and around New York City. From 2018 to the present, Have I Got A Trick For You! has been the resident magic show at Times Square Magic in the heart of New York City, where it has been seen by thousands of people from all over the world and has received rave reviews on TripAdvisor and elsewhere. In addition to its long tenure in New York City, Have I Got A Trick For You! was also presented at the Roundabout Theatre Festival at the Theatre Royal Stratford East in London in 2019.
September 26 (Yonkers) Ridge Kids at Ridge Hill. Parents, mark your calendars for this monthly playdate experience designed to help kids expand their imaginations while engaging in themed games & more! Ridge Kids will take place the last Tuesday of each month from May to September and tickets will be required for each event.
Events take place 10 AM -12 PM.
Schedule and ticket information:
September 26th: HAPIK
Enjoy Ridge Kids with 2 hours of rock climbing, an indoor aerial course and more!
September 28 (Yonkers) Movie Night: Ghostbusters: After Life at Ridge Hill. Kick back, relax and enjoy a movie night in the Town Square lawn! Film classics will be shown on our jumbo screen starting at sunset on the last Thursdays of the month from May to September. Seating is first come, first serve. Lawn chairs are prohibited on the Town Square grass area but attendees are encouraged to bring additional blankets for seating. This event is subject to cancellation due to weather. Cancellation notices will be posted on our social media (@shopridgehill) and website.
September 30 (Chappaqua) Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival at the Chappaqua Train Station. 10 AM – 4 PM. Our annual children’s book festival is always a spectacular day in Westchester. There is real magic in meeting the people behind the stories your family loves and learns from. Meet authors and illustrators, enjoy live storytimes with authors, learn from author talks, and have a ton of fun at the Family Fun Zone! Free admission.
September 30 (Katonah) Click & Stitch: Embroidered Photography at Muscoot Farm. 2 PM – 3:30 PM.
In this class, participants will learn basic embroidery stiches to make and take home embroidered prints of our farm animals. Recommended for ages 8+; $10 per person.
September 30 & October 1 (Scarsdale) Run Wild at the Greenburgh Nature Center.
We are thrilled to announce the return of Run Wild this summer at the Greenburgh Nature Center. Sign up with your friends or with a group of runners and see who can conquer the track the fastest. Run Wild is back with a bang, offering another exciting 1.25-mile forest run and obstacle course through our stunning preserve. During the run you’ll get to navigate the breathtaking forest trails, surrounded by nature’s wonders, as you push your limits and conquer thrilling obstacles. From climbing walls and balance beams to rope challenges and belly crawls, get ready to unleash your inner wild side at the Greenburgh Nature Center! Best for ages 5-15 but parents are highly encouraged to run too. This is a rain or shine event! $25/members, $30/nonmembers
Live Music & Performances:
The Capitol Theatre: (Port Chester) September’s lineup includes: ZZ Top (September 6), Get the Led Out (September 9), Ray Montague (September 12), The Australian Pink Floyd (September 21), Let’s Sing Taylor – A Live Band Experience Celebrating Taylor Swift (September 22), Oteil & Friends (September 23), Jessie’s Girl (September 29). *Check the site for the full lineup.
Paramount Hudson Valley: (Peekskill) September’s lineup includes: Geoff Tate’s Big Rock Show Hits Tour! (September 9), Tommy Emmanuel, CGP w/ Special Guest Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams (September 15), Top of the World – A Carpenters Tribute (September 23) and Orleans- Still the One, Dance with Me, Love Takes Time , Dancin’ in the Moonlight and Much More! (September 29). *Check the site for the full lineup
Tarrytown Music Hall: (Tarrytown) The September lineup includes: Paul Mitchell Systems Presents: An Evening the Kingston Trio (September 7), 5th Annual Rock the Hall (September 8), Beth Orton with special guest Pneumatic Tubes (September 9), Ani DiFranco with special guest Kristen Ford (September 22), Michael Franks (September 23), An Evening with Peter Yarrow & Noel Paul Stookey (September 29) and The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes (9/30). *Check the site for the full lineup
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (Yonkers) Music on the Hill at Ridge Hill. Start your weekends unwinding with live musical performances in the Fountain Plaza every Friday from May to September. Seating is first come, first served. Guests are encouraged to bring additional chairs. This event is subject to cancellation due to weather. Cancellation notices will be posted on our social media (@shopridgehill) and website.
September Schedule:
September 1st: Yacht Lobsters
September 8th: Seeing Red Band NY
September 15th: The Westchester Center for Jazz
September 22nd: Aja Moye Music
September 29th: Gina Soto Cuban Jazz Experience
September 1 (Mahopac) The Fast Lane: Tribute to the Eagles at Putnam Golf Course. 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM. On this night we honor teachers! If you’re a teacher, please purchase the “teacher appreciation” ticket at checkout. Must show ID at the door. The Fast Lane has been heralded by the International Press Association. “If you didn’t know better, you’d swear you were really at an Eagles concert!” The Fast Lane has gained the reputation of being the truest sounding Eagles Tribute Band in the world. Their renditions of Eagles’ classics have been recognized by many in the industry, the band has received praises throughout North America and Europe. Performing flawless reproductions of songs by Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh, the experience of hearing the band in concert is matched only by seeing it! The band has quickly risen through the ranks of the tribute scene, and gone from opening act to headliner almost overnight. One listen to The Fast Lane is all it will take to make even the most die-hard Eagles lover a fan for life. While listening to music, enjoy our delicious all you can eat BBQ! Ticket includes buffet dinner and the show. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Dinner is served until 8 PM. Show starts at 8:00 PM. This is an outdoor event. Please bring blankets and chairs. Tickets: $34 plus tax, $40 at door (cash). Children 12 and under 1/2 price at the door.
September 8 (Bedford) First Fridays: superNeutral at the Bedford Playhouse. 6:30 PM. Free Event. superNeutral return to the Playhouse Cafe with their signature acoustic two-part harmonies.
September 10 (Yonkers) Traditional and Contemporary Japanese Music at the Hudson River Museum. 2 PM. Free with general admission.
Join Masayo Ishigue and Miyabi Koto Shamisen Ensemble for an immersive experience of Japanese traditional and contemporary music in the exhibition galleries, surrounded by Kengo Kito: Unity on the Hudson. The four musicians will play the koto, a plucked half-tube stringed zither, and the shamisen, a 3-string instrument that resembles a banjo. The koto, the national instrument of Japan, first came to Japan from China and Korea in the seventh century. Initially found only in the Imperial Court Ensemble (gagaku), the koto later took on a life of its own both in and out of court society. Today the koto is one of the most popular Japanese instruments, despite its tradition of being limited to art and chamber music. The shamisen originated in China and came to Japan through Okinawa. The exact date of its arrival is unknown, but reference to the shamisen’s presence in mainland Japan is found in early Buddhist scriptures. Masayo Ishigure began playing the koto and jiuta shamisen at the age of five in Gifu, Japan, and has created an extensive multi-faceted career that continues to stretch the limits of the koto while maintaining a strong grasp of the tradition. After initial studies with Tadao and Kazue Sawai, Masayo became a special research student in 1986 at the Sawai Koto Academy of Music. The academy incorporates many influences from classical to jazz and aims to change the perception of the koto from solely as a traditional Japanese instrument to an instrument of universal expressiveness.
September 10 (Katonah) Dan Zlotnick Concert at Lasdon Park. 2 PM -4 PM. $10/person. Dan performs tirelessly around New York’s Hudson Valley and beyond, taking the stage at the 2018 Pleasantville Music Festival, the Paramount Hudson Valley (opening for Grammy winner Marc Cohn twice), the Towne Crier (opening for Patty Larkin), Garica’s at The Capitol Theater, and more. With a contemporary Americana flair, Dan’s music reflects his love of classic rock and blues. His evocative lyrics, captivating melodies, and energetic performances exude Dan’s passion for creating and sharing his music with everyone around him. The American Soft Serve Ice Cream truck will be on hand for visitors to indulge their sweet tooth in flavorful creamy delights! Don’t forget your blanket or lawn chairs and grab a good spot on the lawn to kick back and listen to the music. Carry in, carry out! Please take all of your trash with you when you leave the park and place it in a trash receptacle on your way out.
September 15 (Mahopac) Oktoberfest at Putnam County Golf Course with the Amish Outlaws. 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM. Join us for an Oktoberfest Celebration! Feast on a traditional Oktoberfest menu of bangers, knockwurst, and kielbasa along with our regular BBQ staples. A cash Bar & Beer Tent will be available throughout the evening. Be sure to stop by the Beer Tent and sample some seasonal brews! Celebrate the start of Fall with Oktoberfest at Putnam County Golf Course while singing and dancing with the Amish Outlaws! Doors open at 6:30 PM. Dinner is served until 8 PM. Show starts at 8:00 PM. This is an outdoor event. Please bring blankets and chairs. Tickets: $34 plus tax, $40 at door (cash).
September 17 (Katonah) Deni Bonet & Chris Flynn Concert at Lasdon Park. 2 PM -4 PM. $10/person. “The whole is greater than the sum of the parts”. So it is with Deni Bonet & Chris Flynn. As individual artists, they have more than made their mark in music. As a duo, they have created something extra, engaging and extremely entertaining. Bonet’s voice and violin, and Flynn’s guitar and voice, have echoed through the United Nations and the White House, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Mountain Stage, and have performed their original music as soloists with several full symphony orchestras. They have shared stages with REM, Cyndi Lauper, Warren Zevon, Sarah McLachlan, and many others. Their audiences have ranged from festivalgoers, to Presidents and the FBI. For the last five years, they have melded that skill, experience and musicality on stages across Europe and America, from festivals to house concerts, libraries to radio stations. Their lively and humorous shows are full of self-penned songs and instrumentals, and the warm banter of two people completely at one on the stage. The new album, ‘Off The Record’ is due out in January 2024. The American Soft Serve Ice Cream truck will be on hand for visitors to indulge their sweet tooth in flavorful creamy delights! Don’t forget your blanket or lawn chairs and grab a good spot on the lawn to kick back and listen to the music. Carry in, carry out! Please take all of your trash with you when you leave the park and place it in a trash receptacle on your way out.
September 22 (Mahopac) DJ Serg Dance Party at Putnam County Golf Course. 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM. Sergio Michilli is known to thousands in the Tri-State area as DJ Serg. Born and raised in an Italian neighborhood in the Bronx, he learned to mix records at a young age. Serg received his degree in engineering and producing at the Institute of Audio Research, and in the past few years his career as a DJ has brought him to an expert level of producing and remixing. He’s had a #1 Hit on the Billboard music charts with the song “L’italiano” in 2002, and appeared numerous times on Fox 5 Good Day New York with Rosanna Scotto and Mike Woods. Westchester Magazine awarded him “BEST DJ” in Westchester and the Bronx. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Dinner is served until 8 PM. Show starts at 8:00 PM. This is an outdoor event. Please bring blankets and chairs. Tickets: $34 plus tax, $40 at door (cash).
September 24 (Katonah) Back to the Garden 1969 at Lasdon Park. 2 PM -4 PM. $10/person. The band recreates the classic sounds associated with Woodstock. The musical performances are a tribute to the artists who made Woodstock great, including Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Jimi Hendrix, Sly &The Family Stone, Jefferson Airplane, Santana, Joe Cocker, Janis Joplin, The Band, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Canned Heat, Ten Years After, The Who, Mountain, Richie Havens, Melanie, Arlo Guthrie, Blood, Sweat & Tears, The Grateful Dead, Country Joe & The Fish,…and more! DeCicco & Sons will be serving wine, craft beers and cider for purchase throughout the concert.
September 29 (Mahopac) Freestyle Fall Fest with TKA at Putnam County Golf Course. 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM. Featuring TKA and & DJ Whiteboy KYS! Hosted by Fever Records own Sal Abbatiello. Dance and sing the night away! Doors open at 6:30 PM. Dinner is served until 8 PM. Show starts at 9:00 PM. This is an outdoor event. Please bring blankets and chairs. Tickets: $44 plus tax, $50 at door (cash).
SHOP:
September 3 10, 17, 24 (Katonah) Muscoot Farm’s Farmers Market – 9:30 AM -2:30 PM Muscoot’s weekly Farmers Market supports farmers and sustainable efforts in our area, featuring over 20 local vendors each week. Every Sunday until November 19th.
September 10, 24 (Hastings) Hastings Flea at the Hastings-on-Hudson Metro North Commuter Lot. 10 AM – 4 PM. Rain date: September 17. Vintage finds, home goods, collectibles, clothing, jewelry, crafts, records and more.
September 23 (Yonkers) Saxon Woods Garage Sale at Saxon Woods Park. 9 AM to 3 PM. Browse second-hand treasures like clothing, household items, furniture, toys, sports equipment, books and more.
Admission is free. Rain date: Sunday, Sept. 24.
