Here is our list of things you don't want to miss! You can also visit our Community Calendar for a full listing of all happenings. Check out our Fall Carnivals and Fall Festivals & Halloween Events articles that feature upcoming seasonal events and attractions. Enjoy!
Carnivals, Fairs, Parades & Festivals
Summary: The Town of Yorktown brings the good vibes of the legendary Feast of San Gennaro to northern Westchester with Italian food, rides, games and nightly entertainment.
Schedule: September 15th - 18th. Thursday & Friday 5 - 11 pm, Saturday & Sunday noon - 11 pm.
Location: Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights, NY.
7th Annual Italian Feast & Carnival
Summary: Festive Italian celebration hosted by the Blauvelt Sons of Italy, Rockland Lodge 2176 will feature plenty of Italian food, live entertainment and rides for all ages.
Schedule: September 15th - 18th. Thursday 5 - 11 pm, Friday 5 pm - midnight, Saturday noon -midnight, Sunday noon - 9 pm.
Location: German Masonic Park, 120 Western Hwy S, Tappan, NY (outside Westchester County)
Tarrytown Third Friday
Summary: Fall fun including bounce house, face painting, music and dance.
Schedule: Friday, September 16th 5 - 9 pm
Location: Main St. & S Washington St., Tarrytown, NY
Our Lady of Shkodra Carnival
Summary: 14th annual carnival and festival including rides, games, food, music, attractions, tournaments and an Albanian dance party.
Schedule: September 16th - 18th. Friday 6 - 11 pm, Saturday 2- 11 pm, Sunday 2 - 10 pm.
Location: Our Lady of Shkodra Church, 361 West Hartsdale Ave, Hartsdale, NY
Festival Weekends at Harvest Moon Orchard
Summary: Weekly fall festival with hayrides, apple and pumpkin picking, live music, face painting, pony rides, bouncy castles, BBQ and more.
Schedule: Saturday, September 17th - Sunday, September 18th 10 am - 5 pm (final weekend is October 30th).
Location: Harvest Moon Orchard, 130 Hardscrabble Rd, North Salem, NY
The New York Renaissance Fair
Summary: Enter the world of 16th Century England and enjoy themed games, rides, arts, crafts, food, music and dance. Dress in costume and be part of the experience! This weekend's theme is Romance Weekend.
Schedule: Saturday, September 17th - Sunday, September 18th 10 am - 7 pm (final weekend is October 1st).
Location: 600 Rt. 17A, Tuxedo Park, NY
FDR Pow Wow & Native American Festival
Summary: Native American Pow Wow featuring, art, singing, dancing, food and items for sale.
Schedule: Saturday, September 17th - Sunday, September 18th 11 am - 7 pm
Location: FDR State Park, 2967 Crompond Rd, Yorktown Heights, NY
BID Market Family Day - Children’s Performer Louie Miranda
Summary: The El Louie! Show returns to the Grand Market. Expect and energy, interactive songs, games, and surprises.
Schedule: Saturday, September 17th 11 am
Location: Ruby Dee Park at Library Green, 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, NY
The Fleur De Lis Parade
Summary: Fifteen fleur-de-lis sculptures -- five-foot- tall fiberglass sculptures, each individually decorated by a local artist -- are installed around downtown New Rochelle , a project which grew out of the city’s 325th anniversary celebration.
Schedule: September 17th - September 18th
Location: New Rochelle, NY
Cider and Donut Festival/Jamie's 5k Run for Love
Summary: Races followed by a good old-fashioned festival and carnival including hot donuts, live music and more. From the Byram Hills Pre-School Association (BHPA). Register for the race in advance.
Schedule: Sunday, September 18th 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Wampus Brook Park, Wampus Brook Park, Armonk, NY
4th Annual New Rochelle Street Fair
Summary: Live DJ & Dance Party, hundreds of vendors, food from local and regional restaurants, and new this year, a Beer & Wine Garden! Rain or shine, and admission is free.
Schedule: Sunday, September 18th 11 am - 5 pm
Location: Main Street between North and Centre Avenues, New Rochelle, NY
Summary: Family friendly activities, amusements, items for sale and events including "The Taste of Ardsley."
Schedule: Sunday, September 18th 12 - 5 pm
Location: Held throughout the downtown Ardsley area on Center Street, in Legion Park and Addyman Square, up to the Village Green and along the 9A corridor and Bicentennial Park.
Honey Harvest Party at Greenburgh Nature Center
Summary: Learn about honeybees, the basics of beekeeping and how honey is harvested from our hives. Activities include honey extraction and tasting, apple cidering, crafts and games. Pre-register online to save on admission.
Schedule: Sunday, September 18th 2 pm
Location: Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd, Scarsdale, NY
Peter C. Alderman Walk & Family Carnival
Summary: A modest walk followed by a picnic lunch with music and games for children. Entertainment includes a bounce castle, games and a DJ.
Schedule: Sunday, September 18th, 3 pm
Location: Fenway Golf Club, Scarsdale, NY
More Fun Events
Summary: Watch Captain America: Civil War for free outdoors.
Schedule: Friday, September 16th. Pre-show entertainment begins at 6pm and the movie will start at sundown (around 7pm).
Location: Cross County Shopping Center, 8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers, NY
Crafts at Lyndhurst
Summary: Features 300 different artists at each show, offering exceptional one-of-a-kind objects, as well as craft demonstrations, gourmet specialty foods, delicious concessions and live music. There are also children’s activities such as a stilt walker, balloon animals, face painting and storytelling. Rain or shine.
Schedule: Friday, September 16th - Sunday, September 18th starting at 10 am
Location: Lyndhurst, 635 S Broadway, Tarrytown, NY
Sweet Repeats Fall and Winter Consignment Sale
Summary: Seasonal children's consignment sale with sizes ranging from newborn to teen. Includes clothing, baby/nursery equipment, sports equipment, books, toys, and more.
Schedule: September 17th 8 am - 4 pm and September 8 am - 1 pm 18th
Location: 47 Dayton Lane, Peekskill, NY
KidToons Special Sneak Peek of Blinky Bill in White Plains and Ridge Hill, Yonkers
Summary: Special sneak-peek limited engagement of the highly anticipated animated feature Blinky Bill: The Movie.
Schedule: Saturday, September 17th and Sunday, September 18th at 10:30 am.
Locations: City Center 15 Cinema De Lux, 19 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, NY and Showcase De Lux Ridge Hill, 59 Fitzgerald Street, Yonkers, NY
Horses! Dining! Shopping! & Family Fun! at the American Gold Cup
Summary: The American Gold Cup is an equestrian show jumping event with a boutique vendor village and family fun activities. On Saturday and Sunday, younger fans can enjoy face painting, a petting zoo and pony rides.
Schedule: Saturday, September 17th and Sunday, September 18th. Kids activities are at 11 am.
Location: Old Salem Farm, 190 June Rd, North Salem, NY
Maria Regina High School's "COLOR ME A TIGER RUN"
Summary: Walk, dance or crawl your way through the Tiger Trail. Proceeds will go towards Maria Regina High School.
Schedule: Saturday, September 17th 1 pm
Location: 500 W Hartsdale Ave, Hartsdale, NY
Curiosity Day! 75 years of Curious George
Summary: Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Curious George with games, stories, and crafts! Special George cookies and cupcakes will be available along with photo ops galore.
Schedule: Saturday, September 17th 3 - 3:30 pm
Location: The Voracious Reader, 1997 Palmer Ave, Larchmont, NY
Kids Snapper Fishing Derby
Summary: Fushing, food, and fun for kids age 6 to 16. Bring your own fishing gear to the wall at Hudson Park. Please contact the New Rochelle Municipal Marina office for information or to sign up at 914-235-6930.
Schedule: Sunday, September 18th 8 am - 12 pm
Location: Hudson Park & Beach, 1 Hudson Park Rd, New Rochelle, NY
Bicycle Sundays on the Bronx River Parkway
Summary: During Bicycle Sundays, a portion of the Bronx River Parkway is closed to cars for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers, walkers, scooters and strollers.
Schedule: Sunday, September 18th 10 am - 2 pm.
Location: Bronx River Parkway from Westchester County Center in White Plains, south to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers.
SoulCycle Charity Ride with The Food Bank for Westchester
Summary: SoulCycle Charity Ride, with all the proceeds benefiting the Food Bank for Westchester.
Schedule: Sunday, September 18th 2 pm - 3:30 pm, the ride will begin at 2:00pm sharp, arrive by 1:30 to check in.
Location: SoulCycle Bronxville, 94 Kraft Ave, Bronxville, NY
Kisco 5k and Kids Mad Dash
Summary: Kids 10 and under can race the distance of the Kirby Plaza parking lot (roughly 100 yards). The event is free but registration is required.
Schedule: Sunday, September 18th 8:30 am - 10 am
Location: Kirby Plaza, Mt Kisco, NY
Glorious Day o' Pirates
Summary: In honor of "Talk like a Pirate Day" celebrate all things piratical with stories, songs and more! Arrive in costume and get 10% off any of our fine selection of pirate-themed books. Ages 4-8.
Schedule: Sunday, September 18th 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: The Voracious Reader, 1997 Palmer Ave, Larchmont, NY