Westchester Festivals and Carnivals October 2024
Looking for some amazing community events to enjoy with your family? Carnivals and festivals bring people together, creating a wonderful sense of community. Families can bond while celebrating and making joyful memories. Explore the following list of festivals, and carnivals for an unforgettable family outing!
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The Harvest Mess and Music Fest
Atria Field, 1025 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor
Saturday, Oct. 5, 12 – 4 pm
Sensory Sensitive hour from 11 am – 12 pm
All ages
Free
Advanced registration for Sensory Sensitive hour
The Harvest Mess and Music Fest is a messy play and music day for all children! The event includes animals, vendors, messy art, sensory play, food trucks and more..
Bethany Arts Community, 40 Somerstown Road, Ossining
Saturday, Oct. 5, 11 am – 4 pm
All ages
$15 parking pass
Featuring visual artists, live musicians, food, and crafts for all, this festival is a great experience for all ages. ARToberfest will illuminate arts spanning a variety of styles and mediums and celebrate the unique culture of the Hudson Valley region.
Peekskill Rotary Fall Festival
Peekskill Riverfront Green Park, 50 Hudson Ave., Peekskill
Saturday, Oct. 5, 11 am – 5 pm
All ages
Free admission
This annual event will feature live music, a DJ, food trucks, craft and art vendors, raffles, and children’s activities including pumpkin painting, a kids’ maze and inflatables. This year’s event will include a chili cookoff and a craft beer & wine garden!
The Barley Beach House, 95 Dearborn Ave., Rye
Oct. 5-27, Saturdays and Sundays, 12 – 6 pm
All ages
$35; free for adults
Bring the family out for a fun filled day with over 2,000 pumpkins for you to choose from, cider donuts, live music, face painting, hayrides, ax throwing, food, and shopping vendors.
Eastchester Columbus Day Carnival
Lake Isle Country Club, 660 White Plains Road, Eastchester
Oct. 11-14, Friday, 6 – 11 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 1 – 11 pm; Monday, 12 – 6 pm.
All ages
Free admission; $35 wristband; $1.50 single ticket
The Eastchester Columbus Day Carnival offers families a spectacular carnival complete with rides, games, food, and fun.
Jefferson Valley Mall, 650 Lee Blvd., Yorktown Heights
Sunday, Oct. 13, 11 am – 5 pm
All ages
Free admission
Food trucks, live music, kids rides, Car Show, Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, dance performances, vendors, and more.
Mamaroneck Ave. between East Post Road and Maple Ave., White Plains
Sunday, Oct. 13, 1 – 6 pm
All ages
$11 in advance; $15 at the door
Bring your Lederhosen and Dirndls and celebrate White Plains OktoberFest with German beers, seasonal food, and live music from an authentic Oompah band, Melina & the Oompahs. There will be fun competitions, games, and family activities.
The Westchester, 125 Westchester Ave., White Plains
Saturday, Oct. 19, 12 – 3 pm
All ages
Free
Enjoy entertainment, pumpkin decorating, face painting, trick-or-treating & more. Costumes optional but highly encouraged.
Ridge Hill, 1 Ridge Hill Blvd., Yonkers
Saturday, Oct. 19, 2 – 6 pm
All ages
Free
Kick off the fall season and enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly activities, culinary delights, beer, live music, pumpkin carving and more!
