Out & About Events Calendar

Here's a selection of area events, activities and programs of interest beginning April 17.

Saturday, May 2

Opening Day 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.

Westmoreland’s Family Party. Westmoreland Sanctuary, 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco; westmorelandsanctuary.org. Family-friendly event celebrating nature, meeting the resident animals, crafts, food and more. From 3 to 6 p.m. 

Katonah Spring Clean-up. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahvis.org. Beautify Katonah! Volunteers can pick up garbage bags and gloves at the Katonah Village Library. KVIS provides bags, gloves, and maps. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

WoodFest ’26. Bethany Arts Community, 40 Somerstown Road, Ossining; bethanyarts.org. A family-friendly day of arbor and wood with live music, art, activities, games and more. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Operation Prom. Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave., White Plains; promnationnetwork.org. High school seniors with a valid school ID can select their prom attire including dresses, tuxedos and accessories for free.  From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also held Sunday, May 3. 

Irvington Art Market. Irving Presbyterian Church, 25 North Broadway, Irvington; A curated visual art marketplace built by artists, for artists, celebrating fine art, creative expression, and community connection where visitors can purchase original artwork and meet the artists. From 1 to 5 p.m.

“Young Artists 2026.” Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., Katonah; katonahmuseum.org. An exhibition of high school senior artwork, May 3 through 24.

Now in its 43rd year, the exhibition highlights  high school seniors from schools across the region. Through May 24.

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.

Old Time Music Jam. Hilltop Hanover Farm, 1271 Hanover St., Yorktown Heights; hilltophanoverfarm.org. Come to play or just listen to a gathering of local, acoustic musicians who play traditional Appalachian fiddle music. From 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Brad Garrett. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The actor and comedian performs; 8 p.m.

Pleasantville Repair Café. Emanuel Lutheran Church, 197 Manville Road, Pleasantville; repaircafehv.org. Volunteers will repair small appliances, costume jewelry, clothing, bikes and other items. From noon to 2:30 p.m.

Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst. Lyndhurst Mansion, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown; artrider.com. Crafts, artwork, jewelry, accessories, original fashion and more. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Artist Talk with photographer Helena de Vengoechea Rudd. Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org. The artist will present a talk on her exhibition “Love & Peace: The Museum of Messages.”  From 3 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, May 3

Katonah Spring Clean-up. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahvis.org. Beautify Katonah! Volunteers can pick up garbage bags and gloves at the Katonah Village Library. KVIS provides bags, gloves, and maps. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

Westchester Pollinator Garden Tour: Back Country Modern Habitat. 37 Day Road, Greenwich, CT; healthyyards.org/tour.  A modern property with 5 acres designed with the idea of a “homegrown national park.” From 1 to 3 p.m. 

Westchester Pollinator Garden Tour: The Understory. 24 Schildbach Road, Pound Ridge; healthyyards.org/tour. A variety of understory plantings thrive under a large maple tree, providing spring blooms and a living mulch for the tree roots and less work for the homeowner. From 1 to 4 p.m.

Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst. Lyndhurst Mansion, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown; artrider.com. Crafts, artwork, jewelry, accessories, original fashion and more. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Aging in Place. Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org. Learn about the benefits of aging in place or aging in the community from the experts. From 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Monday, May 4

Meet the BOE Candidates. John Jay High School, 60 North Salem Road, Cross River. The KLSD Parent Council and The Recorder invite you to hear from the five BOE candidates competing for three open seats on key issues; 7 p.m. 

Tuesday, May 5

“The Cradle of Citizenship.” Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. John Jay Homestead Lecture Series with author James Traub; 6:15 p.m.

Thursday, May 7

Plant Patch Fundraiser. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 68 Bedford Road, Katonah; stlukeskatonah.org. A selection of healthy blooming annuals, hanging baskets, perennials, herbs and vegetables. Through Sunday, May 10.

Climate Wayfinding & Human Nature. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. The Women’s Wolfpack presents an evening with two climate communicators, Katharine Wilkinson and Kate Marvel who will discuss how we can meet this moment; 6:30 p.m. 

“A Still Small Voice.” Jacob Burn Film Center, 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville; burnsfilmcenter.org. A chaplain completing a year-long hospital residency, learns to provide spiritual care to people confronting profound life changes. Followed by a Q&A with the director and health care professionals from White Planes Hospital; 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 9

BluePath Walkathon. Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, 2957 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights; bluepathservicedogs.org. This family-friendly event raises funds in support of BluePath’s mission to provide autism service dogs; dog-friendly activities, food and more. From 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

“Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus! The Musical!” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefiedlplayhouse.org. A musical based on the children’s books of Mo Willems; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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.

Monday, May 11

Mount Kisco Art Walk Week.  A weeklong community celebration of creativity, presented by MKESA in partnership with the Mount Kisco Arts Council and the Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce. View artwork at local businesses from May 11-15, concluding with a Family Art Night at St. Mark’s Church Parish Hall on May 16; mountkiscoartscouncil.com.

Tuesday, May 12

“The Hormone Loop.” Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. Author talk with endocrinologist Dr. Gillian Goddard offers a clear, accessible guide to hormonal health across every stage of a woman’s life; 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 13

Cookbook Author Anna Francese Gass; Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. The author is known for her ingenious takes on traditional Italian dishes. From 6 to 7 p.m. 

Thursday, May 14

May Trivia Night at the Horse & Hound. 94 Spring St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org.

A pop-up Trivia Night to benefit the Lewisboro Library. From 7 to 9 p.m. 

Endeavor Spring Celebration. Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship, 556 Croton Lake Road, Bedford Corners; endeavorth.org. Celebrating the Year of the Horse and honoring the farm, the herd and the Endeavor community. From 6 to 8:30 p.m.

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

Friday, May 15

Food Truck Fridays. Scotts Corners, 56 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgepartnership.org. Join with neighbors for food, music, games and more. From 5 to 9 p.m.

An Evening of Harmony! Lewisboro Library,15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. A community concert showcasing John Jay High School singers and musicians; 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 16

Opening Day 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.

The 3 Sisters Garden. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. Everyone is welcome to meet outside on the Parkway side of the library for a demonstration of the strategy and design for a 3 Sisters Garden. Bring home seeds and starters for planting this colonial garden at your home. From noon to 3 p.m.

Pinkster Jubilee. Philipse Manor Hall, 29 Warburton Ave., Yonkers; philipsemanorhall.com. Celebrate the Afro-Dutch holiday of Pinkster, a festival of spring, family, culture, and resistance with live music, dance, games, crafts, food, vendors, history, and more. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SPCA Dog Walk and Pet Fair. FDR State Park, 2957 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights; spcawestchester.org. This family-friendly event has something for both two-and-four legged friends. Shop in the Woof and Meowtown Vendor Village, music, food trucks, a doggy lure course and agility playground, kids activities, demos, and adoptable dogs and cats on-site. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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.

Northern Westchester Flute Ensemble. Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org. The NWFE is composed of 15 flutists from the area. From 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 17

OUTWalking. Kitchawan Preserve, Route 134, Ossining; theloftcenter.org. Everyone is invited to hike the preserve with a beginner-to-moderate skill level. From 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Katonah Poetry Series: Suzanne Cleary. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. Cleary is the author of five books of poetry and many awards. From 4 to 6 p.m.

Mount Kisco Farmers 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.

Sunday, May 24

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

Monday, May 25

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. Pound Ridge Elementary School; townofpoundridge.gov; noon.

Thursday, May 28

Alex Edelman. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefiedlplayhouse.org. The comedian is known for stand-up comedy and narrative-driven storytelling; 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, drinks and more. From 2 to 5 p.m.

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.

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.

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.