Out & About — August -September

Note to Readers: For expanded Out & About listings, visit therecorder.org.

Friday, Aug. 14

Family Nighttime Exploration. Mianus River Gorge, 167 Mianus River Road, Bedford; bedfordny.gov. Family-friendly event exploring the creatures of the night. From 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Norm Hathaway Moonlight Swing Band. Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden; hammondmuseum.org. This 18-piece band performs music from the Big Band era; 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 15

Last Call School Supply Drive. Pound Ridge Community Church, 3 Pound Ridge Road, Pound Ridge; poundridgecommunitychurch.org. Notebooks, pens, pencils, backpacks, crayons and folders will all be collected for Lifting Up Westchester. Drop off at the box inside the front entrance. 

Town of Bedford Mobile Shredder. 343 Railroad Ave., Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov. Proshred can shred paper, paper clips, rubber bands, staples and black clips; no 3-ring binders or anything that is non-paper (CDs, tapes, DVDs, hard drives, etc.). From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Family Garden Party. Lasdon Public Gardens, 2610 Route 35, Katonah; Family-friendly day of adventures and creativity. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Ari Hest. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter performs; 7 p.m.

Daryl Mosley. Lake Purdys Clubhouse, 33 Lake Way, Purdys; westchesterbluegrassclub.com. Mosley performs; 7 p.m.

Andrew Dice Clay. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Dice Man performs his (adult) standup comedy; 8 p.m.

The Festival. Hutton Brickyards, 132 Lindsley Ave., Kingston; broadwayfest.com. Outdoor “Broadway blowout” with multiple stages and performances by Audra McDonald, Kelli O’Hara, Christopher Jackson and more. Festival opens at 11 a.m. Also Sunday starting at 11 a.m. 

New York Renaissance Faire features costumed performances, food, drink, vendors and more. Saturdays, Sundays & Labor Day through Oct. 4. PHOTO COURTESY NEW YORK RENAISSANCE FAIRE

New York Renaissance Faire. 600 Route 17A, Tuxedo Park; renfair.com. Costumed performances, food, drink, vendors and more. Through Oct. 4. Check website for schedule.

Hudson Valley Shakespeare. HVS, 2015 Route 9, Garrison; hvshakespeare.org. Now showing “As You Like It” and “King Lear” through September. “Les Misérables” begins Aug. 12.

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.

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.

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.

Sunday, Aug. 16

Jewish Cultural Festival. 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.

Monday, Aug. 17

“Wild Inside.” Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville; burnsfilmcenter.org. The documentary follows a Eurasian Eagle-Owl named Flaco as he escapes from the Central Park Zoo and sets off through Manhattan. Q&A with the filmmaker; 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 18

What to Expect in Middle School: For Girls. Bedford Free Library, 32 Village Green, Bedford; bedfordfreelibrary.org. A panel of Fox Lane Middle School students will share their experiences, followed by a Q&A. From 5 to 6 p.m.

Children’s Book Fair. The Reading Room, 19 Edgemont Road, Katonah; katonahreadingroom.com. An afternoon of visiting children’s authors. From 2 to 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 19

What to Expect in Middle School: For Boys. Bedford Free Library, 32 Village Green, Bedford; bedfordfreelibrary.org. A panel of Fox Lane Middle School students will share their experiences, followed by a Q&A. From 5 to 6 p.m.

“Seven Generations of Hope.” Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. When Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican youth return to their ancestral homeland, an unexpected partnership with Catholic sisters transforms both groups. Followed by a discussion and reception; 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 20

Café Thursdays. Yellow Monkey Village, 792 Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River; cafeatyellowmonkey.com. Live performances featuring modern pop, guitar, and piano. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 22

Sensory-Friendly “PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie.” Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. The PAW Patrol pups crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs; 4 p.m.

“Cinderella.” Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville; burnsfilmcenter.org. Disney’s 1950 classic animated film; 11 a.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m.

Sunday, Aug. 23

Wilderness Walk. Muscoot Farm, 2851 Route 35, Katonah; A guided outdoor experience on the hiking trails at Muscoot Farm. From 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Muslim Heritage Festival. 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.

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

Mount Kisco Farmers & Maker’s Market. Kirby Plaza, Mount Kisco; mkfarmersmarket.com. Food from local farms, baked goods, prepared foods, live music and more. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Every Sunday through November.

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. 

Friday, Aug. 28

Lewisboro Food Truck Friday. Town Park, 1079 Route 35, South Salem; lewisborony.gov. Food and music. From 5 to 8 p.m.

Breakwater. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. Former Bedford resident and sailboat captain Jon Flaks leads this combo of smooth, soft rock known as “yacht rock”; 6:30 p.m.

Full Moon Hike: Sturgeon Moon. Lewisboro Land Trust. Old Field Preserve, 35 Mead St., Waccabuc; lewisborolandtrust.org. A family-friendly evening walk. From 8:30 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 29

Peanuts Day at Citi Field. Mets Stadium, 41 Seaver Way, Flushing; mlb.com/mets/tickets/specials/peanuts. Peanuts-themed activations, character appearances, and the first 15,000 fans will receive an exclusive Mets Snoopy plushie. Game begins at 4 p.m.

COMING SOON

Saturday, Sept. 3

“When News Breaks” with Carol Lin. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. CNN anchor Lin discusses her life as a reporter; 7 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 6. 

Bedford Music Festival. Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah; caramoor.org. A full day of live music.

Sunday, Sept. 13

Endeavor Family BBQ. Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship, 556 Croton Lake Road, Bedford Corners; endeavorth.org. Family-friendly event. Food, crafts and horses. From 4 to 7 p.m.

“Pinkalicious: The Musical.” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldplayhouse.org. Based on the children’s books by Victoria Kann; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Big Ocean. Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah; caramoor.org. The world’s first K-pop group composed of artists who are hard of hearing, gaining international recognition for incorporating Korean Sign Language and American Sign Language into their performances; 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 18

Josh Johnson. The Bushnell Performing Arts Center, 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT; bushnell.org. The stand-up comedian; 7 p.m. 

Saturday, Sept. 19

Lewisboro Library Fair. Onatru Farm Park, 99 Elmwood Road, South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. Books, attic treasures, vendors, car show, kid zone and more. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Katonah Art Walk. Katonah Avenue; katonahchamber.org. Events and vendors up and down Katonah Avenue, the library and the Katonah Museum of Art. From 3 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 26

Leslie Odom Jr. Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT; gracefarms.org. The award-winning artist performs an evening of music that features selections from the American Songbook, pop favorites, musical theater classics and songs from “Hamilton”; 5 p.m. 

Sunday, Sept. 27

Dessert Picnic. Bedford Hills Memorial Park Pavilion, 60 Haines Road, Bedford Hills; therecorder.org/about-us/dessertpicnic. The Recorder will host its first Dessert Picnic, a community event for home bakers to share their favorite desserts. Family-friendly with activities, beverages and entertainment. From 1 to 4 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 2

Community Center of Northern Westchester Benefit. St. Matthew’s Church, 382 Cantitoe St., Bedford; communitycenternw.org. More information coming soon.

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. 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.