Out & About — Oct. 2, 2026

“New York, I Love You,” an exhibition by 14 women artists is ongoing at Yellow Studio Arts Center, 792 Route 35, Cross River.

Friday, Oct. 2

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

KMA Fall Fete. Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., Katonah; katonahmuseum.org. Live music, light bites, cocktails and activities for the family. From 5 to 7 p.m.

Nobuntu. Caramoor. 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah; caramoor.org. The internationally acclaimed female a cappella quartet from Zimbabwe perform traditional Zimbabwean songs, Afro jazz and gospel, along with traditional dance and percussion; 7:30 p.m.

In Concert: Jay Prince & Friends. Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. Local favorite Jay Prince & Friends are coming back to the Lewisboro Library for another concert in the stacks; 7:30 p.m.

First Fridays: Grandpa Moses. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. The band performs classic rock, indie, and covers from the ’60s through today; 6:30 p.m.

“The Last Five Years.” Arc Stages, 147 Wheeler Ave., Pleasantville; arcstages.org. An intimate musical that chronicles a five-year relationship in two parallel timelines between a rising writer and an aspiring actress. Check the website for showtimes. Through Oct. 4.

Italian American Festival. Village Hall, 104 East Main St., Mount Kisco; mountkiscony.gov. Carnival, food, live music and more. From 4 to 11 p.m. Through Sunday, Oct. 4.

Saturday, Oct. 3

“What’s It Like For You To Be An American?” Chroma Fine Art Gallery, 194 Katonah Ave., Katonah; chromafineartgallery.com. Photographer Robert Kalman, following the events of Jan. 6, 2021, began traveling across the country asking people that question. Through Oct. 11.

Orienteering. Westmoreland Sanctuary, 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco; westmorelandsanctuary.org. Family-friendly outdoor treasure hunt with a map and compass, with participants using a detailed map to find a series of checkpoints. From 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

Hispanic Heritage Festival. Village Hall, 104 East Main St., Mount Kisco; mountkiscony.gov. Cultural dance and music, kids’ activities, food and more. From noon to 6 p.m.

ArtoberFest. Bethany Arts Community, 40 Somerstown Road, Ossining; bethanyarts.org. Music, crafts, art, food and more. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pound Ridge Family Camp Out. Pound Ridge Town Park, 199 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; townofpoundridge.gov. Sponsored by Pound Ridge Troop 1 & Cub Scout Pack 170. Open to all Pound Ridge and Bedford families. Bring your own tent, food and drinks; 5 p.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday.

First Taste, Author Talk. Reading Room, 19 Edgemont Road, Katonah; katonahreadingroom.com. Four Korean American writers on food, books, and memory; 2 p.m.

Demystifying Medicare and Healthcare for Seniors. Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. Topics include original Medicare, Medicare advantage plans, drug plans and more. From 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Sensory-Friendly Film: “Friendly Island.” Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. Presented for the neurodivergent community.

Meet the New Director. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. Meet-and-greet with Catherine Riedel, the new director of KVL. Everyone is welcome. From 10 a.m. to noon.

“New York, I Love You.” Yellow Studio Arts Center, 792 Route 35, Cross River; yellowstudiony.com. Exhibition by 14 women and nonbinary artists. Painting, works on paper, textiles, and photography. Through Nov. 15.

Harpist Lisa Tannebaum. Pound Ridge Community Church, 3 Pound Ridge Road, Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org. Tannebaum has performed solo, chamber and orchestral repertoire at major venues and festivals throughout Europe and the U.S. From 4 to 5 p.m.

The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze. Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 South Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson; pumpkinblaze.org. Hand-carved pumpkins “blaze” along with light effects, interactive projections, soundscapes and more. Open select evenings by timed admission only, through Nov. 8. 

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

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, Oct. 4

BRLA Fall Hunter Pace. John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay St., Katonah; bedfordridinglanes.org. New course, new jumps; 8:30 a.m.

Theatre Revolution! Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. An afternoon celebrating a decade of theatre, film, music, and connection throughout the Hudson Valley; 2 p.m.

Mount Kisco Farmers & Makers 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.

Monday, Oct. 5

Community Matters: Evening of Civic Inspiration. Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville; burnsfilmcenter.org. A screening of “9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero” that portrays the massive “Listening to the City” town hall that shaped the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site, followed by a discussion and reception. From 7 to 10 p.m.

Line Dancing. Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org. Everyone is welcome. From 7 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 7

Barbara Kingsolver. Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown; tickets.tarrytownmusichall.org. The author will discuss her new novel, “Partita.” Tickets include a copy of the book; 8 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 8

“The History of Purple.” Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. Professor Christine Axen will discuss how purple has appeared in art and fashion as a hallmark of power; 3 p.m. 

Friday, Oct. 9

Ikebana Flower Arranging. Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org. Japanese flower arranging. Flowers will be provided. From 1 to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 10

Fire Department Open House. Katonah Fire Department, 65 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahfd.org. Truck rides, live demonstrations, fire education, refreshments and kid activities. From 10 a.m. to noon. 

South Salem Fire Department. Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. Family-friendly Saturday at the library with members reading a firefighter-related storytime, followed by a look at a fire engine; 11 a.m.

The Especially Everyone Fall Experience. The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester; thecapitoltheatre.com. A celebration of neurodiversity, live music, and connection; 7:30 p.m.

Bruce Museum Arts Festival. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT; Regional and national artists presenting paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, printmaking and mixed media. artist demonstrations, art activities, food and more. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also Sunday, Oct. 11.

Sunday, Oct. 11

St. Mary’s Oktoberfest. Parish Center, 99 Valley Road, Katonah; stmarykatonah.com. Family-friendly event with live music, food, dancers, pony rides and more. From noon to 3 p.m.

Art Opening: Paul Krause. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. Architect, sculptor and Katonah resident, Krause transforms sketches into works of steel and wood. From 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 16

Alex Edelman. New York City Center, 131 West 55th St., New York City; nycitycenter.org. Known for his critically celebrated stand-up, Edelman performs his unique blend of observational humor and insightful commentary; 7:30 p.m. Also Oct. 17 and 18.

Benefit Concert for Rural & Migrant Ministry. St. Matthew’s Church, 382 Cantitoe St., Bedford; ruralmigrantministry.org. The concert will feature pianist Cynthia Peterson, soprano Sasha Gutiérrez, harpist Liann Cline, violinists David Fiedler and Dave Restivo, violist Sarah Adams and cellist Seth Jacobs, and will include chamber and solo works. From 7 to 9 p.m.

“You Had To Be There.” Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. Documentary of the 1972 Toronto production of “Godspell” starring then-unknowns Martin Short, Gilda Radner, Eugene Levy and others; interviews with all the surviving members of the cast. Showtimes to be announced.

Saturday, Oct. 17

Backyard Blaze. Katonah Fire Department, 65 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahfd.org. Firehouse chili, food trucks, beer & wine; 4 p.m.

250th Anniversary Fall Bus Tour. Town Park, 1079 Route 35, South Salem; lewisbororecreation.com. Visit Revolutionary War-era places and people of interest from Vista to Goldens Bridge. From 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Also Sunday, Oct. 18.

Oktoberfest Spooktacular. Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Playland Parkway, Rye; friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org. Halloween crafts, haunted house, s’mores, activities and more. From 1 to 5:30 p.m. Also Sunday, Oct. 18. 

Howl-O-Ween. Lewisboro Town Park, 1079 Route 35, South Salem; lewisbororecreation.com. For pups and their people: pet parade, costume contest, treats and more. From 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Pound Ridge Repair Café. Conant Hall, 279 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; townofpoundridge.gov. Bring your household items — lamps, jewelry, electronics, clocks, knitted items, bicycles and more — for repair from volunteers. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sheep & Wool Festival. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6550 Spring Brook Ave., Rhinebeck; sheepandwool.com. Fleece show and sale, workshops, demonstrations, food, craft vendors and more. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also Sunday, Oct. 18.

Sunday, Oct. 18

Las Guaracheras. Jazz on Main, 37 South Moger Ave., Mount Kisco; jazzonmain.com. The Latin jazz sextet performs for Colombian earthquake relief. Their repertoire spans Afro-Caribbean rhythms, as well as music from Colombia’s Pacific region; noon.

Wednesday, Oct. 21

“Mario.” Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville; burnsfilmcenter.org.  Set against the backdrop of Ronald Reagan’s America, the film traces Cuomo’s journey from the son of Italian immigrants to the New York governor who championed government as a force for compassion. Q&A with filmmakers George and Teddy Kunhardt; 7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 22

“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.” A.C.T. Theatre, 26 Old Quarry Road, Ridgefield, CT.; actofct.org. The story of the hit-maker. Through Nov. 22.

Friday, Oct. 23

Michael Wolff. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. The renowned jazz pianist, composer, bandleader and writer; 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 24

Rev Fest 250: Battle of White Plains. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation; rw250.org/revolution-on-the-sound. Battle reenactment, living history, Revolutionary heroes and live performances. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also Sunday, Oct. 25.

Katonah Art Walk. Katonah Avenue. Live music, art galleries and shops host special events, pop-ups and food trucks. From 3 to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 27

Lewisboro Shredder Truck. Lewisboro Town Park, 1079 Route 35, South Salem; lewisborony.gov. Residents are asked to remove all metal clips, fasteners, binders, folders and hard covers and place the papers loosely in a box. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 31

Kati Sol Quartet. Jazz on Main, 37 South Moger Ave., Mount Kisco; jazzonmain.com. A “bewitching” night of jazz; 7 p.m.

COMING SOON

Friday, Nov. 6

Muscoot Owl Prowl. Muscoot Farm, 51 Route 100, Katonah; sawmillriveraudubon.org. A short talk followed by a walk through Muscoot’s fields to listen and look for owls; 6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 7

Westchester Book Festival. The 2nd annual festival celebrates books, writers and readers. Events will take place at the Katonah Village Library, The Reading Room and venues around Katonah Avenue. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets now on sale at westchesterbookfest.org. 

Thursday, Nov. 19

Stevie Wonder. Madison Square Garden, 4 Pennsylvania, Plaza, NYC, NY; msg.com. The legend will perform from “Songs in the Key of Life; 8 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. 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., Tuesday through Saturday.

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.