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2015 FALL EVENTS GUIDE
Kathleen Palmiotti
Real Estate Associate Broker
(914) 419-0270
[email protected]
kathleen.palmiotti.randrealty.com
FALL E
2015 GUIDE
Westchester, Putnam
and Dutchess
BICYCLE SUNDAYS
Sundays in September, 10AM-2PM
A portion of the parkway is closed to vehicular traffic for the exclusive
use of bikes, joggers, walkers, scooters and strollers from the
Westchester County Center (parking available for a fee) to Scarsdale
Road in Yonkers. Multiple points of entry/exit are along the route.
parks.westchestergov.com/featured-events/bicycle-sundays
CYCLE WITH LRF BICYCLE FUNDRAISER
Sundays in September, Yonkers
A fun-filled non-competitive family bicycle ride that offers
survivors, families, friends, community and corporate teams an
opportunity to cycle in honor and in memory of those whose lives
have been touched by lymphoma. Joggers, walkers, scooters
and strollers welcome. The program runs from Westchester
County Center in White Plains to Scarsdale Rd, Yonkers,
during the month of September. This year, Bicycle Sundays
is celebrating its 40th Season! Registration fee required for
participants 18 years and older. lymphoma.org/CycleWithLRF
YONKERS RIVERFEST
September 12, 12-7PM, Yonkers
The city’s largest outdoor festival! The 23rd Annual Yonkers
Riverfest is a family friendly, all-day music and arts event that
is expected to attract over 25,000 people and is one of the
top events in Westchester County. yonkersriverfest.com.
ANTIQUE TRACTOR AND VEHICLE PARADE
September 12, 12PM, Yorktown
The Antique Tractor and Vehicle Parade is open to all
farm and garden tractors, pre-1973 trucks and cars from
1900-1966. Parade Route from Veterans Rd. to Yorktown
Grange Fairgrounds. yorktownny.org
NEW ROCHELLE 3RD ANNUAL STREET FAIR
September 13, 11AM-5PM, New Rochelle
Featuring food, craers, artists, vendors, games, rides, and
live music for all ages. Experience all this plus local businesses
and a community showcase! Located on Main Street between
Centre and North Avenues. newrochelleny.com/streetfair
FALL CRAFTS AT LYNDHURST
September 18-20, 10AM-5PM, Tarrytown
300 artists fill the grounds of this beautiful estate along with
great food, music and fun for the whole family. 635 S. Broadway.
Admission $12. artrider.com/2015 Shows
ANNUAL MCLEAN AVENUE FALL FESTIVAL
September 19, 11AM-7PM, Yonkers
Family Fun Day includes food, drinks, live music, rides, games,
bouncy castles and more! Merchants discounts along McLean
Avenue too! FREE PARKING/Shuttle Bus at the Empire Casino.
Rain or Shine - come one come all! www.meetmeonmclean.com
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throughout the region. As the air starts to become crisper and leaves change to vibrant
colors there is plenty to do with friends and family to enjoy the autumn season. From
everyone at Rand Realty, we wish you and your family a fun-filled fall season.
THE GREAT WHITE PLAINS CAMPOUT
September 19-20, White Plains
HOUNDS ON THE SOUND DOG WALK & FESTIVAL
September 27, 10AM-3PM, Mamaroneck
Learn everything about camping and even camp at Delfino
Park during our community campout. We are encouraging
families who have never camped or who are seasoned campers
to spend the night outdoors under the stars in White Plains.
One day event includes a campsite, activities, entertainment,
demonstrations, as well as other exciting outdoor family fun.
Limited sites available. Sat., 9/19, 2PM. until Sun., 9/20, 11AM.
Rain date, Saturday, 9/26. $50 per family site (6 person max,
limit one family per site). cityofwhiteplains.com
7th annual fundraising event for the New Rochelle Humane
Society. Enjoy a leisurely stroll with your dog on a path
bordering the Long Island Sound, followed by a fun day at
the park. Food, vendors, music, obedience demonstrations,
games for pets with owners, animals for adoption, and lots of
activities for children, including face painting and cra projects.
Registration at 10AM, Walk at 11:30AM. Harbor Island Park,
123 Mamaroneck Ave, Mamaroneck. Register and more info
visit www.houndsonthesound.org
ARDSLEY DAY
September 30, 6-9PM, White Plains
EAT WELL, DO GOOD
Events are planned throughout the day. Games, vendors,
music, food and lots of fun for the whole family. Free.
ardsleyvillage.com
An evening of fine wine and food sampling to benefit Autism
Speaks and the Rotary Club of White Plains community
service projects and local high school scholarships at
C. V. Rich Mansions. www.rotarywp.org
JAZZ AND FOOD FESTIVAL
THE GREAT JACK O’LANTERN BLAZE
Sept. 24-27, White Plains
September sizzles with a four-day celebration of jazz in
downtown White Plains beginning Thursday, 9/24, culminating
in an outdoor Jazz and Food Festival on Mamaroneck Avenue
with delicious food from area restaurants on Sunday, 9/27.
artswestchester.org for more information.
See more than 7,000 individually hand-carved, illuminated jack
o’ lanterns in this elaborate walkthrough experience. Meander
through a historic, 18th-century riverside landscape and
discover a breathtaking display — all made of jack o’ lanterns!
Van Cortlandt Manor. 525 S. Riverside Ave, Croton-On-Hudson,
NY. http://www.hudsonvalley.org/events/blaze.
THE LARCHMONT ARTS FESTIVAL
RYE PLAYLAND’S “SCARED BY THE SOUND”
September 20, 12-5PM, Ardsley
September 26, 1-5PM, Larchmont
“Where Art Comes To Life” Celebrating it’s 13th year of creativity
that offers a unique opportunity to experience, collect and
learn about fine art and cras by connecting the community
with emerging and established artists and artisans. A great
family event, with something for everyone and great gis at
affordable prices. Rain date 9/27. Held at Constitution Park
on Larchmont Avenue. [email protected]
for more information.
DOBBS FERRY FESTA
Weekends from October 2–November 15, Croton-On-Hudson
October 3-November 1, Rye
Playland’s haunted attraction is back this October with more
thrills and chills! Weekends starting 10/3 at Playland Park.
1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY. ryeplayland.org/entertainment
MAHOPAC-CARMEL ANNUAL STREET FAIR
October 4, 11AM- 6PM, Mahopac
Exhibit booths abound with displays of everything from trinkets
to major appliances. There will be games and rides for the
children, two bands and a DJ, a car show featuring both classic
and new cars, and food from a variety of our local restaurants
and delis. Visit mahopaccarmelonline.com for more information.
September 26, 1-8PM, Dobbs Ferry
Main Street and Cedar Street provide the stage for a block
party. Music, food, games and events. Fun for the whole
family. Free. www.ferryfesta.com
HUDSON VALLEY IRISH FEST
September 26, Peekskill
On the majestic banks of the Hudson River at Peekskill’s Riverfront
Green Park, the seventh annual Hudson Valley Irish Fest will be
celebrating the rich Irish American culture and heritage alive
in the Hudson Valley today. Performances by several top Irish
recording artists, bands and dancers. With a backdrop of the
Hudson Highlands, kayakers, swans and occasional barges,
this is an ideal spot to river watch, enjoy a picnic or bring the
kids to a playground. hudsonvalleyirishfest.com
HOUNDS ON THE SOUND DOG WALK & FESTIVAL
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YORKTOWN FESTIVAL AND STREET FAIR
WHAT DOES THE GREAT GOBLIN LOOK LIKE?
GENERAL MONTGOMERY DAY
Sponsored by the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce, this is an
exciting, diverse array of entertainment for the whole family. Hot
dog eating contest, rides, costumed dog parade and contest,
motorcycle display and much more! Parade starts behind
7-Eleven at 2PM and winners will be announced on the main
stage at 4PM. yorktownfestival.com
The Yorktown Parks and Recreation Department would like
to know what you think the Halloween Great Goblin looks
like. The first place drawing will be used on the 2016 Great
Goblin Call Program T-Shirts. All entries must be on an
8½” x 11” white sheet of paper. Drawings must be submitted
to the Recreation Department by Thursday, 10/29. This
program is available to Yorktown residents, grades K to 5.
yorktownny.org/parksandrecreation
This year’s 24th celebration is sure to please! This day is known
for its fun events, a terrific parade, the General Montgomery
Day 8K, soapbox derby, and an evening of fireworks.
villageofmontgomery.com
October 11, 11AM-5PM, Yorktown Heights
FALL FOLIAGE FESTIVAL
October 17, 11AM-3PM, Hawthorne
Enjoy this great community celebration with your family. Includes
pumpkin decorating, face painting, rides, games, music, food,
and refreshments. At the Broadway Field, Hawthorne. Rain date
10/18. For more information contact the recreation office at
(914) 742-2310 or visit www.mtpleasantny.com
THE RAG-A-MUFFIN PARADE
October 17, 1PM, Larchmont
For the little ones (and not so little), it is wonderful time to
strut one’s stuff! Line-up at 12:30PM at the corner of Palmer
and Larchmont Avenues. Parade starts at 1PM. Refreshments
and music will be provided at the end of the parade. Rain Date
10/24. For more information, visit villageoflarchmont.org
SHELDRAKE’S FALL FESTIVAL
October 18, 1-4 PM, Larchmont
The Sheldrake Environmental Center is hosting a day of fun
for the entire family. Join in the fun with pumpkin painting,
live animals, music, arts and crafts and much more.
685 Weaver Street, Larchmont. www.sheldrakecenter.org.
YONKERS MARATHON
October 18, Yonkers
The historic Yonkers Marathon turns 90 and kicks off a brand
new era with new courses, an expanded post race party, and
world class amenities, as the rechristened City of Yonkers
Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K. The post-race festival
will be an epic party! 6AM packet pickup begins; race starts
8AM at Van Der Donck Street. theyonkersmarathon.com
3RD ANNUAL YOFI (YONKERS) FILM FESTIVAL
October 22-25, Yonkers
The Yonkers Film Festival is cinema for the sixth borough!
3 festival days in which audiences and filmmakers get
to watch, think and talk (just not during the movies).
Yonkers Riverfront Library Theater, 1 Larkin Plaza. For
tickets and details, featured films, festivities etc. visit
yofifest.wix.com/yofifest
GREAT GOBLIN CALL
October 28, 6:30-7:30PM, Yorktown
If the Great Goblin calls, will you be home to answer the
call? Open to all Yorktown youngsters ages 3 to grade 2.
Complimentary candy prizes and a Great Goblin T-shirt
will be given to all participants at the “spooky” recreation
office on Thursday, 10/29, between 9AM and 4PM.
Pre-register at the Yorktown Parks and Recreation Office.
yorktownny.org/parksandrecreation
OCTOBER 29, YORKTOWN
HALLOWEEN PARADE AND CARNIVAL
October 31, 2-4PM, Yorktown
Co-sponsored with the Yorktown Lions Club, Halloween parade
will begin at the Yorktown Plaza Park (Rexall’s). Participants
will march to the Yorktown Community and Cultural Center
for outdoor Halloween activities, costume showcase, hayrides
and a pumpkin patch. Free to all Yorktown residents. No
registration required. Rain date is Sunday, 11/1 (carnival only).
yorktownny.org/parksandrecreation/halloween-paradecarnival
HALLOWEEN IN DOBBS FERRY
October 31, 4-6PM, Dobbs Ferry
September 12, 9AM-7PM, Montgomery
MONROE COMMUNITY DAY
September 12, 10AM-5PM, Monroe
Monroe Community Day will feature music, food, and fun for
all! Downtown Monroe. For more info, call (845) 774-1727 or
visit www.monroecheesefestival.com
NYACK ANNUAL SEPTEMBERFEST STREET FAIR
September 13, 10AM-5PM, Nyack
Main Street and Broadway overflows with 300+ street vendors
of art, jewelry, clothing, gi ideas, home decor, and a kid’s
carnival offers families endless fun! International food stands,
live music and entertainment, and outdoor dining by local
restaurants in downtown Nyack. nyackchamber.org
TASTE OF WARWICK
September 15, 6-9PM, Warwick
Trick or Treat on Main Street and Cedar Street, which will
be closed off to cars allowing children to walk from store
to store for a safe trick or treating experience. For more
information call (914) 231-8500 or visit www.dobbsferry.com
Meet under the stars for an event featuring live music and the
best of the Warwick Valley’s restaurants, wineries, breweries,
and caterers. Hosted by Warwick Valley Winery, 114 Little
York Rd. For reservations, email [email protected] or call
(845) 986-2720. www.warwickcc.org
39TH ANNUAL TURKEY RUN
HARVEST FESTIVAL AND GRAPE STOMP
Adults with young children are encouraged to participate in the
non-competitive 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk at 9:30AM. Runners,
joggers and walkers, casual and competitive alike, compete in
the 3.1 mile or 5.2 mile races at 10AM. Deadline to pre-register
online is 11/24 or on-site registration the day of race is required
to participate. www.ryeny.gov/recreation.cfm.
Vendors of all kinds, hay rides, pumpkin painting, apple
pie contest with prizes, face painting, grape stomp, and
more! Admission at the gate. Call (845) 928-5384 or visit
www.palaiavineyards.com
MISTLETOE MAGIC - A FAMILY FESTIVAL
Calling all Rib cooks - You must enter the Amateur RIB Competition!
Tickets include admission, food, drinks, dra beer and live music!
Online tickets are $35 for Adults, $25 if under 21 and Children
under 10 are FREE. All proceeds benefit UHR. James H. Anderson
American Legion, Post 119, 61 Hunt Road, Orangeburg. For more
details and to buy tickets, visit charitybbqfestival.com
November 28, 9:30AM, Rye
November 29, 12PM-3PM, Rye
Festivities include a gingerbread bouncy house, horse
drawn carriage rides, train rides, Santa, holiday cras,
farmer’s market, musical performances, food, fun and
much, much, more! Bring the whole family! Purchase Street
in Rye, NY. Sponsored by the Rye Chamber of Commerce.
ryechamberofcommerce.com/chamber-programs.html
Rockland, Orange
and Ulster
NYACK’S MONTHLY ART FESTIVAL
September 19, 12PM-6PM, Highland Mills
CHARITY BBQ FESTIVAL
September19, 12-6PM, Orangeburg
17TH ANNUAL HAMPTONBURGH COUNTRY FESTIVAL
September 19, 10AM-4PM, Campbell Hall
Family Fun Day! Games for the kids, food and product
vendors, pumpkin painting, animals, music, and much more!
Free donations are appreciated. Hamptonburgh Town Park,
18 Bull Road (behind Town Hall). For more information call
(845)294-9016 or visit heyevent.com/event/g2jhqucxq3qqsa/
hamptonburgh-country-festival-2015
First Friday, Monthly, 5-8PM, Nyack
PINE BUSH HARVEST FESTIVAL
Downtown Nyack hosts its monthly art festival, with shops and
businesses uniting with local artists for an evening of art openings,
music, and poetry. This event, and every first Friday of every
month, is presented by the Nyack Art Collective (NAC), a memberowned and managed non-profit organization comprised of visual
artists in the greater Nyack, NY area. www.visitnyack.org/event
Entertainment for all ages! There will be live music, food, local
vendors, children’s activities, arts and cras, a farmers market,
health service groups and community service groups. The
festival is held on Main Street between Routes 302 and 52.
Rain date 9/21. www.pinebushhavestfestival.i8.com
September 19, 9AM-3PM, Pine Bush
STONY POINT LIGHTHOUSE DAY
September 19, 12-4PM, Stony Point
Celebrate the history of lighthouses on the Hudson River. Tours
of the lighthouse will be given throughout the day, and the event
will also include 19th-century music, storytelling, a tea party, and
more! Stony Point Battlefield State Park. For more information
call (845)786-2521 or visit www.nysparks.com/historic-sites
SUFFERN STREET FAIR
September 20, Suffern
A variety of merchandise for sale, including cras, clothing,
accessories, gifts, antiques, furniture, health activities,
and continuous entertainment. Food is available both on
the street and in Suffern’s many eating establishments. A
petting zoo and pony rides will also be included in the day’s
activities. Free parking in municipal lots. Rain or shine.
eventcrazy.com/Suffern-NY/events/details/292459Suffern-Street-Fair
NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY
September 26, 9AM-3PM, Congers
SUGAR LOAF FALL FESTIVAL
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A free, fun-filled, educational day devoted to learning about the
outdoors, fishing, hunting, trapping, wilderness survival, and
much more. Fishing equipment supplied by the NYS Dept. of
Environmental Conservation. Try your hand at archery and fly
fishing. This will be a “free fishing” day, so no fishing license
will be needed to fish on the lake. Congers Lake Memorial Park,
Gilchrest Road (off Route 303). www.nhfday.org
2015 FALL EVENTS GUIDE
FAMILY FUN DAY AND FALL FESTIVAL
9TH ANNUAL “PEARL RIVER DAY” FESTIVAL
HORROR ON KWIECINSKI STREET
September 26, 11AM-5PM, Stony Point
October 10, 11AM-6PM, Pearl River
Activities include a mobile zip line, bouncy house and slide,
child fingerprinting, car-seat check, farmers market, live music,
food, “penny” sale, raffle prizes, and much more! Kirkbride Hall,
5 Patriot Hills Drive. Rain Date 9/27. Sponsored by Stony Point
Police Athletic League. www.stonypointpal.org
Showcasing Pearl River’s retail shops, restaurants, and
businesses! Fun-filled events and activities include food,
music, entertainment, demonstrations, shopping specials,
face painting, pumpkin painting, balloon twisting, bouncy
attractions, and more. pearlriverny.org
Feel the fear! Enjoy the Horror on Kwiecinski Street , a great
haunted house! 16 Kwiecinski Street, West Haverstraw. Hours
are on 10/29 and 10/30 from 8-11PM and 10/31 from 5:3011PM. All donations go to United Hospice of Rockland. For
more details, visit horroronkwiecinskist.net
SUFFERN DAY
SMOKE AND FIRE FEST
I SPY HALLOWEEN TRAIL
September 26, 11AM-3PM, Suffern
Experience the best that Suffern has to offer! A day of hay
rides, face painting, inflatables, characters, emergency service
vehicles, food sampling, performers, displays, and fireworks.
Suffern Ballfields off Chestnut Street. For more info, call
(845) 357-7943 or visit www.suffernvillage.com
HUDSON VALLEY GARLIC FESTIVAL
September 26-27, 10AM, Saugerties
A fun celebration of the harvest of what garlic aficionados
lovingly refer to as the “stinking rose.” Get your bulbs,
braids, arts, cras, music, food souvenirs, and cooking tips.
Sat. 10AM–6PM, Sun. 10AM–5PM. hvgf.org
NEWBURGH OPEN STUDIOS TOUR
September 26-27, 11AM-5PM, Newburgh
The studios are located in some amazing historic buildings,
most of which are rarely open to the public. This will be a
self-guided tour, a good part of which will be walkable. Maps
will be available at Newburgh Art Supply, 5 Grand Street.
newburghopenstudios.org
WALKING TOUR OF DOWNTOWN NYACK
September 27, 2PM, Nyack
Trace Nyack’s growth from a small river village to a major
commercial and manufacturing center during the Gilded
Age when Nyack was called the “Gem of the Hudson.” See
many of the same buildings that were present at the turn of
the century when Nyack was the center of Rockland. This
tour meets at 2PM at the foot of Main Street by the river. The
donation is $5 per person, payable at the start of the tour.
friendsohenyacks.org/walking-tour-downtown-nyack
CONGERS VALLEY COTTAGE ROTARY
ITALIAN FESTIVAL
October 10, 11AM–6PM, Pomona
The Hudson Valley’s annual Smoke and Fire Fest features a
full roster of sizzling-smoked and fiery foods from spice-loving
regions around the Hudson Valley, as well as amazing live music
and a chili contest to knock your socks off. Feel the burn with
thousands of others as you sample award-winning hot sauces,
spicy chocolates, and specialty foods. Taste a pepper or two,
revel in face painting, and delight in red-hot family entertainment
for all ages. Provident Bank Park. 1 Provident Bank Park Rd.,
Pomona, NY. nyfoodfest.com
SUGAR LOAF FALL FESTIVAL
October 10-12, 10AM-6PM, Sugar Loaf
Spend the weekend watching the leaves change colors, getting
a breath of fresh air, and enjoying a festival filled with delicious
food and dozens of visiting craers from the tri-state region.
Listen to some of the best local musical talent in the Hudson
Valley with a great line-up of live music, which will include a range
of styles, such as blues, classic rock, folk, and more. FREE. For
more info, call (845) 469-4878 or visit sugarloafnewyork.com
NYACK’S FAMOUS STREET FAIR
October 11, 10AM-5PM, Nyack
Quality handmade cras, art, unique gis and accessories,
home decor, antiques, children’s area, great food, and much
more! Free admission. Rain or shine. No pets allowed. Downtown
Nyack on Main Street and Broadway. www.nyack-ny.gov
October 2-25, Stony Point
The Penguin Rep Theater presents the world premiere of the
artfully funny comedy “Priceless” by David Robson, about an
art caper gone awry! Evening and matinee performances. For
ticket info, call (845) 786-2873 or visit penguinrep.org
OCTOBERFEST STREET FAIR
October 4, 10AM-5PM, New City
Featuring approximately 20 vendors from all over the area with
original pottery, paintings, art, glass, sculpture, photography,
clothes, wood items, knives, jewelry, hand cras, and much
more! newcitychamber.com/octoberfest-street-fair
WALKING TOUR OF SOUTH NYACK
October 4, 2-3:30PM, Nyack
A fun-filled aernoon of activities for adults and children of
all ages! The day features a children’s bouncy house, cras,
pumpkin painting for all, a judged pumpkin-painting contest,
activities, prizes, and refreshments. Pine Island Park. For more
info, call (845) 258-1469 or visit pineislandny.com
October 18, 9AM, Central Valley
Walk starts at 9AM. Walkers will be given a program containing
a site map, discount coupon book, and additional “Day-Of”
offers from stores. Registration begins at 7:30AM. Woodbury
Commons Premium Outlets located in Central Valley, NY.
HALLOWEEN HOWL — A MASQUERADE BALL
TO BENEFIT HOSPICE
October 24, Pomona
Another great costume party at Krucker’s Picnic Grove and
Catering in Pomona! Start planning your award-winning costume
now. Call MJ Bray at (845) 634-4974 for more information or
to book your tables.
November 14, 12:30PM-3:30PM, West Point
Army Black Knights vs Tulane. Michie Stadium. For more info,
call (845) 446-4994 or visit goarmysports.com
PUBLIC SPACE MISSION:
RENDEZVOUS WITH A COMET
November 15, Suffern
Reserve a seat on the flight deck – we’re going to fly to a comet!
On this public mission, you will learn much more about these
mysterious objects made of rock, ice, and dust. Just like the
real astronauts, attend a briefing session and perform mission
tasks that feel real and challenging, but simple enough for
kids to do, and fun! Age suitability is 9 years old. Admission.
To reserve a place in a public mission or have a question, call
(845) 357-3416 or e-mail [email protected]. Ramapo Challenger
Center, Suffern. www.lhvcc.com
NEW JERSEY
FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE
Tuesdays in September, 1pm, Rochelle Park
Join the fun at the family movie matinee starting at 1PM at the
Rochelle Park Library. For more information and to see what
movie will be featured please go to http://rplibrary.org/movies/
PUMPKIN PICKING AT ABMA’S FARM
Weekends, Late September & October, Wyckoff
Get into the spirit of Halloween and pick your own Pumpkin at
Abma’s Farm! This 30 Acre farm dates back to the late 1700’s
and features a 200 year old Dutch style barn. Pumpkins may
be picked on weekends only. Abma Farm also offers tours,
pony rides, hayrides and a petting zoo. 700 Lawlins Avenue,
Wyckoff, NJ 07481. For more info, call (201) 891-0278 or visit
www.abmasfarm.com
October 24, 5PM, Stony Point
Dare to attend the Halloween “Boo” Event! FREE activities for
kids include a haunted hayride, a haunted basement, trick-ortreating, face painting, and more at Kirkbride Hall (Patriot Hills
Golf Course). 5 Patriot Hills Drive. Sponsored by the Stony
Point Recreation Dept. townofstonypoint.org
NYACK’S HALLOWEEN PARADE
WARWICK APPLEFEST
NO SCARE HALLOWEEN AT MUSEUM VILLAGE
One of the Hudson Valley’s premier family fun festivals celebrating
the harvest. Hundreds of food and cra vendors, amusements,
and entertainment. FREE admission. warwickapplefest.com
ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS FOOTBALL
HALLOWEEN “BOO” EVENT
Visit the homes of Carson McCullers (author of “Member of
the Wedding”), Hudson River school painter Julian O. Davidson,
versatile artist Mortimer Borne, and others. See four Victorian
homes in a row on South Broadway and many others with their
floral-stained glass entries, Palladian windows, mansard roofs,
patterned shingles, and elaborate roof-supporting brackets.
Share fascinating history that goes back over 300 years! This
tour meets at the northwest corner of South Broadway and
Cedar Hill Avenue, South Nyack. $5 per person. Reservations
are not required. nyacknewsandviews.com/nnavcalendar
October 4, 10AM-5PM, Warwick
Have some spook-tacular family-friendly fun at the Hudson
Highlands Nature Museum’s Outdoor Discovery Center. Find
all of the objects cleverly hidden along the Halloween trail,
sharpen your observation skills as you search for animal
artifacts, like bones and skulls, visit snakes and spiders in
the creepy-crawlers room, and do a Halloween cra or two.
Admission charged. www.hhnaturemuseum.org
October 12, 10AM-2PM, Pine Island
MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST
Featuring live entertainment and Italian specialties from popular CANCER WALK AT WOODBURY COMMONS
“PRICELESS” AT THE PENGUIN REP THEATER
October 31 and November 1, 11AM-3PM, Cornwall
PINE ISLAND PUMPKIN FEST
September 27, 11AM-6PM, Congers
local restaurants, such as pizza, sausage and peppers, pasta,
meatballs, hero sandwiches, cannoli’s, zeppoles, biscotti, Italian
ices, and so much more. Arts and cras and specialty vendors.
Free parking and admission. congersitalianfestival.com
October 29-31, West Haverstraw
October 24, 3PM-7:30PM, Nyack
Since 1988, this is the largest parade of its kind outside NYC.
Building on a history of record-breaking crowds, over 20,000
spectators are expected to line the streets of Main and Broadway
for this fun-filled, family-friendly event. Participants and floats
assemble at 3PM in Memorial Park. The costume parade steps
off at 5:30PM and ends at the Main Street parking lot where the
cash-prize winners are announced! Memorial Park, Piermont
Ave, Nyack. nyackchamber.org/category/events/2015-events
October 24-25, 11AM-4PM Monroe
The museum’s gentler approach to Halloween with a parade,
face paintings, apples, hot chocolate, and prizes for best outfits.
For more info, call (845) 782-8248 or visit museumvillage.org
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2015 FALL EVENTS GUIDE
HOBOKEN ITALIAN FESTIVAL
IN SAINT ANN’S SQUARE
50TH ANNUAL COUNTRY FAIR
September 26, 10AM-4:30PM, Wyckoff
WEST MILFORD AUTUMN LIGHTS FESTIVAL
October 10, 10AM-5PM, West Milford
The Annual Hoboken tradition offers visitors days of festival fun and
nightly headline entertainment. International flavor offers all types
of food, music, cras, and art vendors. Celebrate with the whole
family! For an event schedule, visit hobokenitalianfestival.com
To be held at the Wyckoff Municipal Field. Thousands of people
attend the fair every year to benefit The Eastern Christian
Children’s Retreat, a non profit organization providing residential
programs and services for individuals with developmental
disabilities. eccretreat.org/49th-annual-country-fair
GRAN FONDO NJ
HAWTHORNE DAY
MORRISTOWN CRAFTMARKET
More than just a bike ride It is a full weekend of festivals, expos and
other activities offering entertainment for the entire family culminating
in the ride and post-ride celebrations on Sunday. Starting in Morristown,
NJ, visit www.granfondonj.com for info and registration.
Food, activities and vendors! Make it a great day with family
and friends! Held on the grounds of the Municipal Pool located
at the corner of Wagaraw Road and May Street. For more info,
visit hawthornenj.org/hawthorneday.cfm
CORNUCOPIA QUINTET
FEATURING STEVE BADALAMENTI
Annual show of artistic, yet functional, cra items invites you
to stroll and purchase from thousands of cra artists invited
to display their talents each year. Fri. 5-9pm, Sat. 10am-6pm
and Sun. 10am-5pm. National Guard Armory, Morristown.
(973) 442-2840 or www.morristowncramarket.org.
Sunday, September 27, 10AM-5PM, Westfield
September 10-13, Hoboken
September 26, 12-8pm Hawthorne
September 11-13, Morristown
Sunday September 13, 2PM, Mahwah
Cornucopia Quintet featuring Steve Badalamenti plays American standards
in the Big Band style including “My Funny Valentine,” “Moonlight in
Vermont,” “Trumpeter’s Lullaby,” “Bye, Bye Blackbird” and “It’s a
Wonderful World.” Mahwah Public Library. Free. www.bergen.com
2015 DOG RUN AND WALK
Saturday, September 19, 9AM, Ridgewood
Bring your Pets and Family out for a fun day and help support
the ASPCA! Featuring Giveaway Prizes, Face Painting and DJ.
100% of donations go to the ASPCA. Saddle River County Park,
1133 E. Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. For details, go
to https://www.aspca.org/team/2015dogwalkrun
THE ENGLEWOOD HISPANIC HERITAGE
FESTIVAL AT BERGENPAC
Saturday, September 19, 11AM-4PM
Join the entire Englewood community in celebration of Hispanic
Heritage Month for a free Hispanic Heritage Festival from
11AM–4PM on Van Brunt Street. The festival is free and open to
the public. Features include live music, cooking demonstrations,
local vendors and restaurants, dance exhibitions, artists, family fun
activities and more! http://www.co.bergen.nj.us/calendar.aspx
24TH ANNUAL EDGEWATER ARTS AND
MUSIC FESTIVAL
September 20, 11AM-6PM, Edgewater
Fun for the whole family! Stroll leisurely among the exhibits, visit
with the many artists, shop, listen to music and enjoy the food
and drinks available from local vendors. Easy parking at the
Edgewater Commons; then take the free shuttle service buses
running continually between the Edgewater Commons and the
Arts and Music Festival. festivalnet.com/50709/Edgewater-NewJersey/Music-and-Art-Festivals/Edgewater-Arts-Music-Festival
FASHIONS OF THE CIVIL WAR
HISTORIC FASHION SHOW
September 20, 1-4PM, Morristown
Step back in time and enjoy 100 years of historic fashions.
Models wear clothing from before, during, and aer the war to
demonstrate how “The War Between the States” influenced attire.
Held at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum. 353 East Hanover Avenue,
Morristown. Pre-registration is required. Call (973) 285-6550 or
visit morrisparks.net
26TH ANNUAL FESTIFALL
Celebrate Fall in downtown Westfield with scores of vendors,
fantastic food, nonstop entertainment, and kidzone with amusements
and games. Fun times for the entire family. For more information
www.westfieldareachamber.com/uncategorised/spring-flingfestifall
MUSIC AT THE BARN
September 27, 1-3:30PM, Park Ridge
A free music series that features “The Detours”, a killer blues
band, making you chase your blues away–and you don’t have
to pay! Bring your family and friends. Bring chairs/blankets/
picnic. Limited Chairs available. Wortendyke Barn Museum,
13 Pascack Rd., Park Ridge, NJ 07656. www.co.bergen.nj.us
HOBOKEN FALL ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
September 27, 11AM- 6PM, Hoboken
Featuring over 300 artists, craers, photographers, local
businesses, restaurants and food vendors offering culinary
delights. Rides, games, activities, face painting and live music
performances! Free Admission. For more info, call (201) 420-2207.
MORRISTOWN FESTIVAL ON THE GREEN
September 27, 1-5pm, Morristown
Delight in samples of the area’s finest restaurants, shop at local
stores, browse the interesting displays, plus music, children’s
entertainment, musical entertainment and more. Morristown
Partnership, Morristown (973) 455-1133, morristown-nj.org.
BERGEN COUNTY 51ST ANNUAL
ART IN THE PARK SHOW AND CONCERT
October 3, 11AM-3:30PM, Paramus
100 Visual artists exhibit 2-dimensional work at this juried show
with prize awards. Held in Parking Lot 4 (Area F), Van Saun
County Park. 216 Forest Ave, Paramus, NJ. www.co.bergen.nj.us
BOTTLE HILL DAY/CUSTOM CAR SHOW
October 3, 10AM-5PM, Madison
Madison’s annual town festival and street fair. Live music from
local bands, family activities and food court with tasty samplings
from Madison’s best eateries. Enjoy the sparkle, shine and
spectacle of The Car Show featuring many unique automobiles.
For info, call (973)593-8496 or visit www.rosenet.org/gov/ddc
ALLENDALE FESTIVAL DAY AND CAR SHOW
October 3, 10AM-4PM, Allendale
Street vendors, live entertainment, clowns, petting zoo, pony rides,
games for children, food, pet parade and pie baking contest. Antique
and classic cars too! For more info, visit www.allendalechamber.com.
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BEACON FARMERS MARKET
Sundays 10AM-3PM, through November
Scenic Hudson Center. beaconfarmersmarket.org
LARCHMONT FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays 8:30AM-1PM, through December
Parking Lot off Chatsworth Ave–
Enter Myrtle Blvd, Larchmont.
WHITE PLAINS OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET
Wednesdays 8AM-4PM; September–November 25
Court Street, between Main and Martine.
www.cityofwhiteplains.org
YONKERS FARMERS MARKET
Thursdays 9AM-4PM, through November 13
Outside St. John’s Episcopal Church in Getty
Square. groundworkhv.org/get-fresh-yonkers
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TOWN OF CORNWALL OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET
Wednesdays 12-6PM, Saturdays 10AM-2PM
through October
Located at Town Hall front lawn.
cornwall.newwindsor-ny.gov/Farmers-Market
This celebration of West Milford attracts over 15,000 people
every year with 250+ vendors, amazing food, four entertainment
stages, contests and rides which make this festival an enjoyable
day for all ages! www.autumnlightsfestival.com
October 16-18, Morristown
CLIFTON STREET FAIR
October 17, 10AM-5PM, Paterson
Clion Avenue will be transformed into an open air pedestrian
marketplace with non-stop entertainment, festival foods and
a variety of family activities. Businesses and restaurants will
showcase their specialties. For more info, call (201) 998-1144
or email [email protected].
APPLE CIDERING
October 18, 12:30-1:30 PM/2-3 PM, Tenafly
Experience the taste of fresh crisp apple cider. Participants
will use an apple press, help to make cider and learn about the
history of apple cultivation and cider making. The Tenafly Nature
Center will provide the apples, but more apples means more
apple ciders! Help by bringing three or more apples per person.
All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Address: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly, NJ.
For more info, call (201) 568-6093 or visit tenaflynaturecenter.org
SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES
NJ SHAKESPEARE THEATRE
October 26, 7:30PM, Madison
The wildly popular “Something Wicked This Way Comes”
features something new this season! The quintessence of the
classic horror canon, Bram Stoker’s Dracula has terrified and
thrilled generations of readers and audiences. The story’s
chilling suspense, decadence, and Gothic humor will come to
life as a staged reading when the theatre’s esteemed company
of artists re-imagine Count Dracula’s quest for blood. Theatre
of New Jersey, Madison. For more info, call (973) 408-3278 or
visit www.shakespearenj.org
OPEN COCKPIT WEEKEND AT THE AVIATION
HALL OF FAME OF NJ
November 14-15, 10AM-4PM, Teterboro
The cockpits will be open of the Lockheed Bush Master plane,
Cobra attack helicopter, Martin 202 airliner, a Walter Aircra
Rescue and Fire Fighting truck and a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter.
The staff includes veteran pilots and aviation history experts
on hand to answer any questions. Aviation Hall of Fame of NJ,
Teterboro Airport, 400 Fred Wehran Drive, Teterboro. For more
info, call (201) 288-6344 or visit www.njahof.org
FLORIDA FARMERS MARKET
Tuesdays 11:30AM-5:30PM; through October 27
Intersection of Routes 94 & 17A, Village
of Florida. www.warwickinfo.net/
floridafarmersmarket
NYACK’S OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET
Thursdays 8AM-2PM, through November 23
Rain or shine! Main Street parking lot.
www.nyack-ny.gov/nyack-farmers-market
PINE BUSH FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays 9AM-2PM, through October 17
Behind the Crawford Cultural Center, corner of
Main and New Street.
www.pinebushfarmersmarket.com
RAMAPO FARMERS MARKET
Sundays 9AM-4PM, through October 26
Eugene Levy Memorial Park. Rt 45, Pomona.
Facebook.com/Ramapo-Farmers-Market
SUFFERN FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays 8:30AM-1PM; through October 25
Corner of Orange and Lafayette Avenues.
845-598-1473. www.rocktourism.com/
farmers_markets
WARWICK VALLEY FARMERS MARKET
Sundays 9AM-2PM, through November 22
South Street parking lot.
www.warwickvalleyfarmersmarket.org
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ALLENDALE FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays 9:30AM-2:30PM, through October 24
Allendale Borough Hall on W. Cescent Ave.
www.allendalechamber.com
DENVILLE FARMERS MARKET
Sundays 8:30AM-1PM, through November 22
Bloomfield Ave. parking lot in downtown
Denville. www.denvillefarmersmarket.com
ENGELWOOD FARMERS MARKET
Fridays 11AM-6PM, through October 30
N. Van Brunt St. & Demarest Ave.
Email [email protected]
FORT LEE FARMERS MARKET
Sundays, 8AM- 2PM.; through November 23
Fort Lee Community Center, 1355 Inwood
Terrace. www.fortleenj.org
HOBOKEN FARMERS MARKET
Tuesdays– Downtown 3-7:30PM
Washington and Newark Streets
Thursdays– Uptown 2-7PM
Hudson and 13th Streets
www.hobokenfarmersmarket.com
RAMSEY FARMERS MARKET
Sundays 9AM-2PM, through November 29
Ramsey Main Street Train Station at Erie Plaza
www.ramseyfarmersmarket.org