Out & About

Farmers markets are in full swing. FILE PHOTO

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Friday, May 22 Memorial Day Service. Lasdon Public Gardens & Veterans Memorial. 2610 Route 35, Katonah; Westchester County executives honor our veterans; 11 a.m.

PRIDE Sign Pop-Up. Lewisboro Town House, 11 Main St., South Salem; lewisborony.gov. Get your signs to celebrate Pride month. From 4 to 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 23 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.

Opening Day Town of Bedford pools. All pool members must bring their pool membership ID card on every visit and present it to the gate attendant on duty at check-in to gain entrance into the pool facility. Check your local pool for hours; bedfordny.gov.

“Young Artists 2026.” Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., Katonah; katonahmuseumorg.Now in its 43rd year, the exhibition highlights high school seniors from schools across the region. Through May 24.

“Dear Evan Hansen.” A.C.T. of Connecticut, 36 Old Quarry Road, Ridgefield, CT; actofct.org. The groundbreaking Broadway musical that explores the power of connection, identity and the search for belonging in the digital age. Various show times. Through June 21. 

PRIDE Sign Pop-Up. Lewisboro Town House, 11 Main St., South Salem; lewisborony.gov. Get your signs to celebrate Pride month. From 4 to 6 p.m.

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

Pleasantville Farmers Market. Memorial Plaza, Lot 10, Pleasantville; pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org. Runs every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday, May 24 Horse Grooming. Muscoot Farm, 51 Route 100, Katonah; muscoot.org. This hands-on program gives kids 12 and older the opportunity to help care for Haley the horse through brushing and grooming. From 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

“Jaws.” Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. See the original summer blockbuster on the big screen; 7 p.m.

Bicycle Sunday. Westchester County Parks sponsors 6.5 miles of car-free and traffic-free Bronx River Parkway for cyclists, joggers and walkers. The route runs between Scarsdale Road in Yonkers and the Westchester County Center in White Plains; thewpf.org/bicycle. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Muscoot Farm Farmers Market. 51 Route 100, Katonah; muscootfarm.org. Featuring over 25 local vendors every Sunday until Nov. 15.

Mount Kisco Farmers & Makers Market. Kirby Plaza at the Mount Kisco train station. Local produce, artisanal bread, prepared foods, baked goods, local artisan crafts and wellness items. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Through Nov. 2.

Monday, May 25 Explore the Pond. Westmoreland Sanctuary, 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco; westmorelandsanctuary.org. A family-friendly event for participants to explore habitats and learn what makes healthy ecosystems thrive. From 1 to 3 p.m.

Bedford Hills Memorial Day Parade. Parade route Babbitt Road to Church and Main streets; 9 a.m.

Katonah Memorial Day Parade. The parade begins at the Katonah Fire Department and stops at Lawrence Circle where the memorial will take place; 10 a.m.

Lewisboro Memorial Day Parade. Parade starts on Main Street at 12:15 p.m. Services will be held at the Town House following the parade.

Pound Ridge Memorial Day Parade. The parade begins at Pound Ridge Elementary School and finishes at the Pound Ridge Cemetery with memorial services; townofpoundridge.gov; noon.

Tuesday, May 26 Rock n’ Rescue Drive & Kitten Therapy for Teens. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. Students in grades 6-12 can take a study break with kitty cuddles. Donations  welcome of kitten food, toys and more. From 4 to 5 p.m.

Angel Card Readings. Katonah Reading Room, 19 Edgemont Road, Katonah; katonahreadingroom.com. Learn how to get into card reading. Appointments from 4 to 8 p.m.

Thursday, May 28 Still Life Drawing Class. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. Draw from a selection of natural materials or bring your own items for this all-levels class. From 6 to 8 p.m. 

Friday, May 29 Jason Mraz. Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester; thecapitoltheatre.com. The two-time Grammy winner performs; 8 p.m.

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, beverages and more. From 2 to 5 p.m.

Welcome Summer & Open Grounds. Caramoor, 149 Girdles Ridge Road, Katonah; caramor.org. Explore the grounds and preview the summer season. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Photography Show and Opening Reception. Pound Ridge Library, 7 Pound Ridge Road, Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org. The Pound Ridge Photography Club will hold its first exhibition featuring the work of six local photographers. From  3 to 5 p.m. The show continues through July 11. 

Sensory-Friendly “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.” Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. A screening of the new “Star Wars” franchise, presented for the neurodivergent community. Everyone is welcome; 3 p.m.

Lucky’s Sports Cards & Memorabilia. Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave., White Plains; countycenter.biz. Featuring 500 tables of vendors, with on-site authentication and grading. From 3 to 7 p.m. Also held Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Grow Together Inclusive Gardening. Hilltop Hanover Farm Garden, 1271 Hanover St., Yorktown Heights; hilltophanover.org. Enjoy an inclusive planting experience designed for children of all abilities. Each child will be paired with a buddy. From 10 a.m. to noon.

Mount Kisco Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade. Mount Kisco Village Hall, 100 East Main St., Mount Kisco; mountkiscony.gov; 11 a.m.

Darren Criss. Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St., Peekskill; paramounthudsonvalley.com. Criss tells stories and performs songs from “Glee,” Broadway shows and more; 8 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.

Polish Cultural Celebration. Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla; parks.westchestercounty.gov/heritage-festivals. Family-friendly event with music, food, crafts and more. From noon to 6 p.m.

Author Talk with David Pogue. Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. Pogue will discuss his latest book “Apple: The First Fifty Years.” From 3 to 4 p.m.

Monday, June 1 “The Celluloid Closet.” Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. Harvey Fierstein and Rob Epstein will discuss the film; 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 2 PRIDE Flag Raising & Ally Promise. Bedford Town House, 321 Bedford Road, Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov. From 5 to 6 p.m.

“Happiness Included: Jan Brady and Beyond.” Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. Join Eve Plumb to discuss her memoir; 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 3 Katonah Fire Department Parade & Carnival. KFD 65 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahfd.org. Through Saturday, 6. 

Thursday, June 4 Pride Craft Party. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. Celebrate Pride Month with pin making, bracelet making and rock painting. Plus, rainbow themed snacks. Open to teens in grades 6 and up. Everyone is welcome.

“Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage.” Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. Author Belle Burden recounts the sudden end of her 20-year marriage during the early days of the pandemic; 6:30 p.m.

“Bill & Lois Wilson: In Their Own Words.” Bedford Hills Community House, 76 Main St., Bedford Hills; steppingstones.org. Staged readings; 7 p.m. Also Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday, June 7 at 1 p.m.

Friday, June 5 Lauren Acampora Book Launch. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. Join award-winning local author Lauren Acampora in conversation with Ann Leary, to celebrate the “The Animal Room.” From 6 to 7 p.m.

Bedford Village Sidewalk Sale. On the Bedford Green. Shopping, music and more. From noon to 4 p.m. Through Sunday, June 7.

First Fridays: Inside the Song. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. An evening with three songwriters and musicians; 6:30 p.m.

“The Spitfire Grill.” Whippoorwill Theatre, 19 Whippoorwill Road East, Armonk; armonkplayers.org. The story of Percy Talbott, a young woman newly released from prison who seeks a fresh start in the rural town of Gilead, Wisconsin, presented by the Armonk Players. Various dates and times through June 13.

Tig Notaro. Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St., Peekskill; paramounthudsonvalley.com. The stand-up performs; 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 6 Asian American Celebration. Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla; parks.westchestercounty.gov/heritage-festivals. Family-friendly event with music, food, crafts and more. From noon to 6 p.m.

Tuesday, June 9 DEVO. Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester; thecapitoltheatre.com. The band’s original fusion of electronics and punk made them a singular influence throughout the ‘80s and into the ‘90s; 8 p.m.

Friday, June 12 Friday Night Food Trucks. Bedford Hills Memorial Park, 60 Hines Road, Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov. Family-friendly event with food, beverages, music and more. From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

USA World Cup Watch Party. Bedford Hills Memorial Park, 60 Hines Road, Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov. Watch the USA’s first game of the World Cup on a massive screen and gather with fellow soccer fans; 9 p.m.

Saturday, June 20 Town of Bedford Shredder. 343 Railroad Ave., Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov. The mobile shredder can shred paper, paper clips, rubber bands, staples and black clips. I will not accept non-paper items (CDs, tapes, DVDs, hard drives, etc.). Proof of residency required. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Friday, June 26 Isaac Mizrahi. Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ride Road, Katonah; caramoor.org. The entertainment and fashion icon, accompanied by his jazz band will perform tunes interspersed with unfiltered storytelling for Pride Month; 7:30 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.