Here's a selection of area events, activities and programs of interest beginning April 17.

Saturday, April 25

An Eco Afternoon. Pound Ridge Square, 55 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgepartnership.org. In honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day, learn about earth-friendly initiatives and enjoy family-friendly activities. From noon to 3:30 p.m.

Annual Native Plant Sale. SUNY Westchester, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla;sunywcc.edu. Over 100 plant species: perennials, grasses, ferns, vines, shrubs and trees. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Pleasantville Farmers Market. Memorial Plaza, Lot 10, Pleasantville; pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org. Year-round farmers market that runs on Saturday mornings and includes cheese and bake stands. From 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“My Name is Bill W.” Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. Stepping Stones presents the inspirational 1989 drama that depicts the story of longtime Katonah residents, Bill Wilson, Alcoholics Anonymous cofounder and Lois Wilson, Al-Anon Family Groups cofounder and other 12-Step recovery pioneers. Remarks and Q&A with Larry Borchert, Sally Corbett-Turco and others. From 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Historical Miniatures: “The Battle of Ridgefield.” Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St.  South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. Learn history while recreating the battle with miniatures 2 p.m.

Indie Bookstore Day. Bedford Books,13 Court Road, Bedford; bedfordbooks.shop. Celebrate all day with books, prizes, refreshments and more. From 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Indie Bookstore Day. Booksy Galore, 67 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; booksygalore.com. Celebrate all day with discounts and giveaways. From 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Indie Bookstore Day. Katonah Reading Room, 19 Edgemont Road, Katonah; katonahreadingroom.com. Author signing, book sale and more. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Stephen Schwartz with Paul Shaffer. Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org. An evening of conversation and song with the Broadway legend and special guest Shaffer; 7:30 p.m.

My Favorite Poem Day. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. Celebrate National Poetry Month with readings at the library. From 1 to 3 p.m.

Furniture Donations for KPC Rummage Sale. Katonah Presbyterian Church, 31 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahpresbyterian.org. From noon to 4 p.m.

Earth Day at Grace Farms. Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT; gracefarms.org. An all-day celebration of Earth Day with bird watching, crafts, animals, nature talks and more. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Blackout Poetry. Bedford Hills Free Library, 26 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordhillsfreelibrary.org. Adults and seniors will celebrate National Poetry Month to “write” a Blackout Poem, a form of found poetry that uses an existing text and a black marker. From 11 a.m. to noon.

Sunday, April 26

Bedford 2030 Earth Day Festival. Bedford Village Memorial Park, 65 Greenwich Road, Bedford; bedford2030.org. Local food, craft beer, kids crafts and games, EV car show, sustainability experts and more. From noon to 4 p.m.

Community Donations for KPC Rummage Sale. Katonah Presbyterian Church, 31 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahpresbyterian.org. From noon to 5 p.m.

An Evening with Temple Grandin. Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St., Peekskill; paramounthudsonvalley.com. Temple Grandin is one of the world’s most respected voices on autism and neurodiversity. Diagnosed with autism as a child, she has dedicated her life to helping others better understand the autistic mind and the importance of embracing different ways of thinking; 5 p.m.

“The Pout Pout Fish.” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldplayhouse.org. A children’s musical puppet show; 11 a.m. Also Sunday, April 26 at 2 p.m.

Autism Acceptance Walk. Westchester Independent Living, Tilly Foster Farm, 100 Route 312, Brewster; wilc.org. Family-friendly event with community resources, food and refreshments. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Monday, April 27

KPC Rummage Sale. Katonah Presbyterian Church, 31 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahpresbyterian.org. The annual sale: clothing, jewelry, toys, furniture and more. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Through Saturday, May 2, various times.

“Song Sung Blue.” Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. A biographical film based on the lives of Mike and Claire Sardina, who performed as the Neil Diamond tribute band. Starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson. From 1 to 3 p.m.

Rock ‘n’ Rascalz. Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org. An interactive music program designed for babies up to 12 months. From 10:15 to 11 a.m.

Tuesday, April 28

Helping Adolescents Make Healthy Choices. John Jay High School, 60 North Salem Road, Cross River; jjhs.klschools.org. THRIVE Bedford-Lewisboro-Pound Ridge presents a program focusing on helping adolescents make healthy choices, with insight into teen challenges, mental health, communication and community support; 6:30 p.m.

Digital Smarts: Taking Pictures and Editing Photos. Bedford Hills Free Library, 26 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordhillsfreelibrary.org. Adults and seniors will learn tricks and tips on using your smartphone to take photographs. From 4 to 5 p.m.

Thursday, April 30

Stars of Late Night Comedy. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. Live standup comedy featuring performers from Last Comic Standing, The Tonight Show, America's Got Talent and Comedy Central; 8 p.m.

Friday, May 1

37^th Annual Ham Night. Bedford Hills Fire Department, 332 Bedford Road, Bedford Hills; bedfordhillsfd.org. The annual fundraiser with food, drinks, raffles and more; 7 p.m.

Katonah Spring Clean-up. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahvis.org. Beautify Katonah! Volunteers can pick up garbage bags and gloves at the Katonah Village Library. KVIS provides bags, gloves, and maps. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

First Fridays: Kayla Rae. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. Kayla Rae is a dark-pop singer/songwriter who has competed on both “The Voice” and “American Idol”; 6:30 p.m. 

Saturday, May 2

Opening Day John Jay Farm Market. Held in downtown Katonah, Lot 2, entrance at Coldwell Banker. Fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, seafood, breads, specialty items and more. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Westmoreland’s Family Party. Westmoreland Sanctuary, 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco; westmorelandsanctuary.org. Family-friendly event celebrating nature, meeting the resident animals, crafts, food and more. From 3 to 6 p.m. 

Katonah Spring Clean-up. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahvis.org. Beautify Katonah! Volunteers can pick up garbage bags and gloves at the Katonah Village Library. KVIS provides bags, gloves, and maps. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

WoodFest ’26. Bethany Arts Community, 40 Somerstown Road, Ossining; bethanyarts.org. A family-friendly day of arbor and wood with live music, art, activities, games and more. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Operation Prom. Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave., White Plains; promnationnetwork.org. High school seniors with a valid school ID can select their prom attire including dresses, tuxedos and accessories for free.  From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also held Sunday, May 3. 

“Young Artists 2026.” Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., Katonah; katonahmuseum.org.

exhibition of high school senior artwork, May 3 through 24.

Now in its 43rd year, the exhibition highlights  high school seniors from schools across the region. Through May 24.

Brad Garrett. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The actor and comedian performs; 8 p.m.

Pleasantville Repair Café. Emanuel Lutheran Church, 197 Manville Road, Pleasantville; repaircafehv.org. Volunteers will repair small appliances, costume jewelry, clothing, bikes and other items. From noon to 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 3

Katonah Spring Clean-up. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahvis.org. Beautify Katonah! Volunteers can pick up garbage bags and gloves at the Katonah Village Library. KVIS provides bags, gloves, and maps. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

Tuesday, May 5

“The Cradle of Citizenship.” Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. John Jay Homestead Lecture Series with author James Traub; 6:15 p.m.

Thursday, May 7

Plant Patch Fundraiser. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 68 Bedford Road, Katonah; stlukeskatonah.org. A selection of healthy blooming annuals, hanging baskets, perennials, herbs and vegetables. Through Sunday, May 10.

Climate Wayfinding & Human Nature. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. The Women’s Wolfpack presents an evening with two climate communicators, Katharine Wilkinson and Kate Marvel who will discuss how we can meet this moment; 6:30 p.m. 

Saturday, May 9

BluePath Walkathon. Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, 2957 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights; bluepathservicedogs.org. This family-friendly event raises funds in support of BluePath’s mission to provide autism service dogs; dog-friendly activities, food and more. From 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Friday, May 15

Food Truck Fridays. Scotts Corners, 56 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgepartnership.org. Join with neighbors for food, music, games and more. From 5 to 9 p.m.

An Evening of Harmony! Lewisboro Library,15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. A community concert showcasing John Jay High School singers and musicians; 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 16

Opening Day Take It Or Leave It Shed. Bedford Hills train station, Lot 8, Bedford Hills’ bedford2030.org. Recycle and reuse. From 10 a.m. to noon.

Mount Kisco Farmers Market. Kirby Plaza at the Mount Kisco train station. Local food and handmade goods. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Through Nov. 2.

Saturday, May 30

Lewisboro Pride in the Park. Town Park, 1079 Route 35, South Salem; lewisborony.gov. The sixth annual Pride in the Park Celebration will include community favorites Drag Queen Story Hour, Pet Pride Parade, tabling from over 30 community organizations, a kid's zone, DJ dance party, food, drinks and more. From 2 to 5 p.m.

Sunday, May 31

Pound Ridge Color Run. Pound Ridge Elementary School, 7 Pound Ridge Road, Pound Ridge; poundridgepartnership.org. Hosted by the PRP in collaboration with the Human Rights Advisory Committee, the Color Run is dedicated to celebrating Pride Month, with a splash of Holi-inspired color. From 9 to 11 a.m.

LIBRARIES

Bedford Free Library. 32 Village Green, Bedford; bedfordfreelibrary.org.

Bedford Hills Free Library. 26 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordhillsfreelibrary.org.

Katonah Village Library. 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org.

Lewisboro Library. Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org.

Pound Ridge Library. 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org.

Mount Kisco Public Library. 100 East Main St., Mount Kisco; mountkiscolibrary.org.

PARKS

Croton Gorge Park. 35 Yorktown Road, Croton-on-Hudson; parks.westchestergov.com.

The 97-acre park at the base of the New Croton Dam is open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 7

p.m.

Croton Point Park. 1 Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson; parks.westchestergov.com.

The 508-acre park situated on a peninsula on the east shore of the Hudson River is open

seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

John Jay Homestead. 400 Jay St., Katonah; johnjayhomestead.org. Visitors may explore the

62-acre park and seven gardens. Open daily, sunrise to sunset.

Teatown Lake Reservation. 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining; teatown.org. The trails on

the 1,000-acre nature preserve and education center are open daily, dawn to dusk. Dogs on

leash are allowed.

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. 6 Reservation Road, Cross River; friendsoftrailside.org.

The 4,315-acre park has varied terrain with miles of wooded trails. The Trailside Nature

Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays.

Westmoreland Sanctuary. 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco;

westmorelandsanctuary.org. A 640-acre nature preserve with 7.5 miles of hiking trails. The

preserve and Nature Center are free and open to the public seven days a week. 

LIBRARIES

Bedford Free Library. 32 Village Green, Bedford; bedfordfreelibrary.org.

Bedford Hills Free Library. 26 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordhillsfreelibrary.org.

Katonah Village Library. 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org.

Lewisboro Library. Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org.

Pound Ridge Library. 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org.

Mount Kisco Public Library. 100 East Main St., Mount Kisco; mountkiscolibrary.org.

PARKS

Croton Gorge Park. 35 Yorktown Road, Croton-on-Hudson; parks.westchestergov.com. The 97-acre park at the base of the New Croton Dam is open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Croton Point Park. 1 Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson; parks.westchestergov.com. The 508-acre park situated on a peninsula on the east shore of the Hudson River is open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

John Jay Homestead. 400 Jay St., Katonah; johnjayhomestead.org. Visitors may explore the 62-acre park and seven gardens. Open daily, sunrise to sunset.

Teatown Lake Reservation. 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining; teatown.org. The trails on the 1,000-acre nature preserve and education center are open daily, dawn to dusk. Dogs on leash are allowed.

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. 6 Reservation Road, Cross River; friendsoftrailside.org. The 4,315-acre park has varied terrain with miles of wooded trails. The Trailside Nature Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays.

Westmoreland Sanctuary. 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco; westmorelandsanctuary.org. A 640-acre nature preserve with 7.5 miles of hiking trails. The preserve and Nature Center are free and open to the public seven days a week.