October community events: Photo galleries

Collections of photos from community events and happenings in October taking place in Bedford, Lewisboro, Pound Ridge and Mount Kisco. This page will be updated throughout the month as new photo galleries are added.

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Happy Halloween!

Photos by

Rob Cummings (Truesdale Lake, Spooktacular)

Jim MacLean (Katonahween)

and Greg Kaplowitz (KES)

Recent fall festivities in the area included the Westchester County Parks annual Halloween Spooktacular at the Trailside Museum and Pell Hill area of Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, a Truesdale Lake Halloween and Beach Party, the Katonah Halloween Parade and a Halloween Fair at Katonah Elementary School.

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Run the Farm

Photos by Rob Cummings

The 16th running of "Run the Farm," a 5-mile race, and "KIDS Run the Farm," were held at Muscoot Farm Sunday, Oct. 19. Total race finishers were  570 including  287 kids that ran in the two kids races.  Top, the cows are the pacers that guide the kids races out into the trails at the start of the Kids Run the Farm first race. Next row, track team members make playful signs, and first racers of the day line up at the starting line. Bottom row, overall winner of the men's 5-mile race Eamonn Sullivan of Cold Spring. Overall winner of the women's 5-mile race Joelle Reeves of Brooklyn.

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Backyard Blaze

Photos by Gabe Palacio

Above, Reese Whalen, 4, with Fire Chief John Whalen.; A Katonah firefighter manages the large bon fire at the annual Backyard Blaze on Oct.18. A large crowd gathered warmth, food and music. Katonah residents Rob Siegel, Cynthia Braun, Brenden McCormick, Judy McCormick, and Lynn Siegel, enjoying the event. 

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Pound Ridge Harvest Festival's lucky 13

Contributed photos

The Pound Ridge Harvest Festival returned for its 13th year on Oct. 4 The event drew thousands to the Town Park for an afternoon of live music, Oktoberfest-inspired food and drink and family-friendly activities. This year’s headliner was The Record Company, a Grammy-nominated rock trio. Proceeds from the festival, presented by the Pound Ridge Partnership, help fund improvements in the Scotts Corners area.

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Katonah Fire Department Open House

Photos by Gabe Palacio

The Katonah Fire Department open house on Oct. 11 drew visitors of all ages. Children got to see the apparatus, use fire hoses and take part in a scavenger hunt. A fire suppression demonstration was hard to miss.

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Boo Walk at Muscoot Farm

Photos by Rob Cummings

Families and farmers market fans had a sunny and warm Sunday at Muscoot Farm. Coming this weekend, Oct. 10-12, is pumpkin picking, followed by the Run the Farm races Oct. 19.

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Vista Fire Department Pizza Night

Contributed Photos

Pizza party is fire

The Vista Volunteer Fire Department hosted its annual Pizza Night & Open House Oct. 4.Members of the community and neighboring emergency agencies enjoyed homemade pizza, toured fire apparatus, and learned fire-prevention tips. The event also showcased the many ways to get involved — whether as a firefighter, emergency medical technician or apparatus driver. For more information, email Info@VistaFD.org or visit vistafd.org