Out & About Events Calendar

Here's a selection of area events, activities and programs of interest beginning November 28.

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. 

SATURDAY, NOV. 29

Small Business Saturday Katonah. Support Katonah’s small businesses for the holidays; katonahchamber.org.

KMA Public Tour. Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., Katonah; katonahmuseum.org. Take an in-depth tour of “Shen Wei: Still Moving” guided by KMA docents. From 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Volunteer: Wreath Decoration at the Farm. Muscoot, 51 Route 100, Katonah; muscootfarm.org. Volunteers will help decorate the farm with wreaths, swags and garlands. From 9 a.m. to noon., various shifts.

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. 30

Katonah Holiday Lights. St. Luke’s Church, 68 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahchamber.org. The annual tree and menorah lighting; 6 p.m.

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.

MONDAY, DEC. 1

Community Crafters. Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. Craft and assemble a gift bag of holiday-themed goodies, gifts and a candy wreath, to be delivered to local homebound seniors; 1 p.m.

Lewisboro Christmas Tree Lighting. Lewisboro Town Park, 1079 Route 35, South Salem; lewisborony.gov. Everyone is invited to take photos with Santa, Mickey and Minnie, hot chocolate, music and more. From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, DEC. 2

Luminary Bags. Bedford Free Library, 32 Village Green, Bedford; bedfordfreelibrary.org. Drop-in family craft. Bags, stickers, crayons and markers will be provided. Finished bags will be placed outside for the “Shine Bright Bedford” event. All day. Also Dec. 3 and Dec. 4.

Artist Reception: Art & Other Creatures by Dan Cohen. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. An artist reception featuring Bedford resident Dan Cohen, who blends humor, nostalgia and play to reimagine everyday imagery in unexpected ways; 5:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, DEC. 4

“Letters From Anne and Martin.” Chappaqua Performing Arts Center, 480 North Bedford Road, Chappaqua; chappaquapac.org. A theatrical performance examining the words of Anne Frank and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The program shares their experiences living in the shadow of hatred and prejudice in different decades, on different sides of the globe. From 7 to 9 p.m.

Cookies! Cookies! Cookies! Bedford Hills Community House, 74 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov. Kids in grades 2 to 5 will bake holiday cookies. From 4:15 to 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 5

KMA Senior Social. Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., Katonah; katonahmusuem.org.  A guided exhibition tour of “Shen Wei: STILL/MOVING,” art demonstrations by the Westchester Division of the NYC Urban Sketchers, and light refreshments. From 1 to 3 p.m.

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.

Allman Betts Family Revival. The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester; thecapitolthetre.com. The ninth annual Allman Betts Family Revival hosted by Devon Allman and Duane Betts; 8 p.m. 

SATURDAY, DEC. 6

Winter Family Musical Concert. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. A family-friendly concert performed by the a cappella group the Treble Makers from John Jay High School. From 3 to 4 p.m.

Broadway, Through a Jazz Lens. Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org. Artists Janis Siegel and Pete Malinverni will bring a program of Broadway favorites, with a jazz tinge. From 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Sensory friendly “Zootopia 2.” Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are on the trail of a mysterious reptile who turns the mammal metropolis of Zootopia upside down; 12:30 p.m.

Holiday Market. Bedford Hills train station, 46 Depot Plaza, Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov. Holiday items, artisan goods, jewelry, pottery, live music, food, and more. From 1 to 6 p.m.

Mistletoe Mart. Bedford Presbyterian Church, 44 Village Green; bedfordny.gov. Holiday shopping, kids crafts, chili, and a visit from Santa. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Katonah Peppermint Parade. Katonah Avenue; bedfordny.gov. Santa arrives in town on a firetruck; 11 a.m.

Kitten Corner with Rock n’ Rescue. Bedford Hills Free Library, 26 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordhillsfreelibrary.org. Adults and seniors can enjoy “cat therapy.” From 11 a.m. to noon.

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.

SUNDAY. DEC. 7

An Amarcord Christmas. Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah; caramoor.org.  Amarcord, the acclaimed vocal ensemble from Leipzig, Germany, is renowned for their interpretations of classical and contemporary choral works; 3 p.m. 

Isle of Klezbos. Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck; emelin.org. The all-women’s klezmer band sextet blends traditional Yiddish tunes with jazz, Latin grooves and global rhythms; 2 p.m.

The Irish Tenors. Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St., Peekskill; paramounthudsonvalley.com. Known for breathing new life into traditional Irish favorites, the Irish Tenors also surprise audiences with contemporary classics and crossover hits; 7 p.m.

SPCA Holiday Open House. SPCA, 590 North State Road, Briarcliff; spcawestchester.org. Pet photos, treats, puppy snuggle station. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

TUESDAY, DEC. 9

“Magic Flute.” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield, Conn.; ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Met opera special encore in HD, brought to life by Julie Taymor’s sets and puppetry: 12:55 p.m.

Holiday Centerpiece Workshop. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. Create a unique design for your holiday table. Bring your own vase, all other supplies will be provided. From 6 to 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10

“The Nature of Nature: Biodiversity in the Hudson Valley.” Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; bedford2030.org. After the 30 minute screening, attend a panel discussion on nature in and around Bedford. Local environmentalists will share insights into ongoing conservation work. Hosted by the Bedford Conservation Board.

SATURDAY, DEC. 13

Mount Kisco Holiday Fest. South Moger Ave., Mount Kisco; mtkiscochamber.com. Giant snow globes for photos, Santa, Olaf, holiday market, music, holiday light parade, and more. From 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Breakfast With Frosty. Bedford Hills Community House, 74 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov. Frosty the Snowman is stopping by the Bedford Hills Community House for a visit, photos, and breakfast. Ages 8 and under. From 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Pound Ridge Candy Cane Drive-by. Santa, Mrs. Claus and Frosty will travel around town handing out candy canes: 2 p.m. at Pound Ridge Elementary School; 2:30 p.m. at Deerfield Road and Buck Hill Lane; 3 p.m. at Town Park; 3:30 p.m. at London and Pheasant roads; and 4 p.m. at the Green, with food and music; townofpoundridge.com.

SUNDAY, DEC. 14

Hanukkah in Bedford. Bedford Village Green; chabadbedford.com. The community is invited to celebrate the Festival of Lights with the lighting of the menorah, latkes and doughnuts; 4 p.m.

MONDAY, DEC. 15

Menorah Lighting in Pound Ridge. Pound Ridge Village Green, Pound Ridge; chabadbedford.com. The community is invited to celebrate the Festival of Lights with traditional songs, latkes, doughnuts and music; 5 p.m. 

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17

Senior Adult Holiday Luncheon. Bedford Hills Community House, 74 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov. Celebrate the holiday season with friends, food and music. From 11:30 a.m. to 2 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.