Here's a selection of area events, activities and programs of interest beginning November 14.

FRIDAY, NOV. 14

“Hamlet.” John Jay Middle School, 40 North Salem Road, Cross River; klsdartsalive.org. William Shakespeare’s play presented by JJMS students;  7 p.m., and Nov 15 at 1 and 7 p.m.

Puzzle Palooza. Bedford Hills Community House, 74 Main St., Bedford Hills; befordny.gov. A family-friendly team competition challenge. From 6 to 8 p.m.

Eat, Drink and Decorate. Muscoot Farm, 51 Route 100, Katonah; muscootfarm.org. Join Caitlin of CM Cookies for an evening of seasonal Muscoot mocktails and snacks while learning all of the tips and tricks of cookie decorating. For ages 18 and above. From 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Paul Reiser. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The comedian, actor, author and musician performs; 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, NOV. 15

Marc Black: Growing Up in the Woodstock Generation. North Salem Community Center, 3 Owens Road, Croton Falls; theschoolhousetheater.org. Katonah’s own Marc Black plays the Beatles, Buffalo Springfield, Richie Havens, and more; 7 p.m.

Beth’s Book Tour. The Reading Room, 19 Edgemont Road, Katonah; katonahreadingroom.com. A book talk and signing with Beth Pinsker, author of “My Mother’s Money,” a comprehensive, compassionate guide for navigating end-of-life financial decisions for an aging parent or other loved one; 3 p.m.

“Wicked: Part One” the Movie. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. Everyone is invited to watch “Part One” before “Wicked: For Good” comes to theaters. Snacks and beverages will be provided. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“Good Grief.” Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org. GoJo Clan Productions & Red Monkey Theater, presents a collection of short plays, poems and a monologue from local writers. From 3 to 4:30 p.m.

“The Importance of Being Earnest.” Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court, Westport, CT.; westportplayhouse.org. Oscar Wilde’s timeless satire. 

“Shrek: The Musical.” Yorktown Stage, 1974 Commerce St., Yorktown Heights; yorktownstage.org. Based on the 2001 animated film. Various times through Nov. 29.

Pleasantville Farmers Market. 10 Memorial Plaza,

Pleasantville; pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org. The Market hosts 60 vendors selling a

variety of fresh greens, meats, dairy items, root crops, apples, prepared foods and more. From 9:30 a.m. to noon.

SUNDAY, NOV. 16

Light Up Katonah. The Chamber of Commerce is asking for volunteers to help decorate the meridians in town. Meet near Peppinos’s at 10:30 a.m.

Poiesis Quartet. Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah; caramoor.org. The 2025-26 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence performs; 3 p.m.

Free Community Spaghetti Dinner. First Congregational Church, 210 Orchard Ridge Road, Chappaqua; fcc-chappaqua.org. Families will receive dinner along with a pop-up pantry to bring home food staples. From 4 to 6 p.m.

Jam Session. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. This all-acoustic jam is designed for musicians who play stringed instruments,  i.e. banjo, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, dobro and bass, and who have an interest in playing traditional and recent American fiddle tunes, old-time Appalachian repertoire, bluegrass and bygone country standards. From 1 to 4 p.m.

TUESDAY, NOV. 18

Special Screening of “Sing Sing.” YWCA of White Plains & Central Westchester, 515 North St., White Plains; tinyurl.com/SingSingScreening25. Join Sens. Pete Harckham and Shelley Mayer, and RTA alumnus for a panel discussion of the film. From 6 to 8:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, NOV. 20

Sister & Brother in Hamas Captivity. Chabad of Bedford, 220 South Bedford Road, Bedford Corners; chabadbedford.com. Meet siblings Maya and Itay, featured in the film “Brother & Sister in Captivity,” and their father, Ilan; 6:30 p.m.

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” John Jay High School, 60 North Salem Road, Cross River; klsdartsalive.org. William Shakespeare’s play presented by JJHS students; 7 p.m. Also Nov. 21 at 7 p.m.; and Nov. 22 at 1 and 7 p.m.

Family and Politics Workshop. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. Learn how to survive the holidays without losing friends or family. Walk away with a few tools to lower the temperature; 7 p.m.

“Ratatouille.” Jacob Burns Film Center, Disney Pixar’s 2008 Oscar winner about a humble rat living in the French countryside named Remy who dreams of one day making food in a Paris restaurant. Afterwards enjoy a tasting menu in partnership with Pubstreet; 7 p.m.

Stamp Your Thanks. Bedford Hills Free Library, 26 Main St., Bedford Hills; befordhillsfreelibrary.org. A card-making workshop where you can design your own stamp. From 4 to 5 p.m.

FRIDAY, NOV. 21

Nightclub Concert: Susan Said. Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. A popular local favorite, the band has toured the world and released four albums. This event is a benefit for the Lewisboro Library. From 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Westchester Oratorio Society. Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco, 605 Millwood Road, Mount Kisco; westchesteroratorio.org. “Sure on This Shining Night”; 7:30 p.m.

The Arcadian Wild. Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah; caramoor.org. The Nashville-based ensemble is known for their intricate acoustic sound, blending progressive folk, bluegrass and choral harmonies; 7:30 p.m.

NOVEMBERFEST. Kensico Dam Plaza; parks.westchestergov.com. Holiday market, food, beer, spirits, music and more. From 5 to 9 p.m. Through Nov. 23

SATURDAY, NOV. 22

Author Talk: Danny Goldberg. Katonah Reading Room, 19 Edgemont Road, Katonah; akashicbooks.com. Discussion of his book “Liberals with Attitude”; 3 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOV. 23

Skulls of the Reservation. Trailside Nature Museum, Ward Pound Ridge, 11 Reservation Road, Cross River; friendsoftrailside.org. Learn about some of the local wildlife through this introduction to mammal skull identification. From 1 to 2 p.m.

Holiday Market. Muscoot, 51 Route 100, Katonah; muscootfarm.org. Shop local artisans and vendors offering unique, handcrafted gifts. Hot beverages, holiday music and complimentary gift wrapping. Bring a nonperishable donation for our holiday food drive. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

MONDAY, NOV. 24

“Scent of a Woman.” Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. The 1992 drama with Al Pacino and Chris O’Donnell. From 1 to 3 p.m.

FRIDAY, NOV. 28

Ice Skating. The Harvey School, 260 Jay St., Katonah; bedfordny.gov. Public recreational skating with your own skates. No hockey playing. From 12:45 to 2:45 p.m.

Zumba after the Gobble. Conant Hall, Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; townofpoundridge.com. After Thanksgiving, let’s Zumba. From 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.

School’s Out/Art’s In: Experimental Landscapes. Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., Katonah; katonahmuseum.org. Kids will transform abstract colors, forms and marks into dream-like painted landscapes; 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. 

SUNDAY, NOV. 30

Neil DeGrasse Tyson. New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center St., Newark, NJ; njpac.org. Tyson, the astrophysicist, planetary scientist, author and science communicator will break down the science that your favorite films got wrong, and some of the stuff they got right; 3 p.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 5

Mount Kisco Tree Lighting.  The annual tree lighting at Fountain Park at Village Hall; business.mtkiscochamber.com. Singing, light refreshments, and a visit from Santa. From 6 to 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, DEC. 6

Rosanne Cash. Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah; caramoor.org. A benefit concert with the four-time Grammy winner, bringing her blend of Americana, folk, and country music alongside her husband and musical partner John Leventhal; 8 p.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.