Your Awesome Westchester Weekend: September 16-18
This weekend is all about outdoor festivals! From the San Gennaro Feast of Yorktown to Septemberfest in Mount Kisco to the Lewisboro Library Fair, there are tons of fun ways to soak in the beauty of this season and have fun with your kids. This weekend also kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month where you can celebrate at the Westchester Children’s Museum and enjoy different cultures at the Sleepy Hollow Culture Festival.
Wednesday, September 14th-Sunday, September 18th, various times
San Gennaro Feast of Yorktown
Enjoy a delicious feast, live music, and a statue procession (on Wednesday, September 14th) at the San Gennaro Feast of Yorktown. The event also includes rides, games, wine, and beer. Commerce Street and Railroad Park, Yorktown, NY.
Sunday, September 17th from 10:00am-4:00pm
Lewisboro Library Fair
The annual Lewisboro Library Fair is back! The Library Fair is the largest community event in Lewisboro. The fair featuring attic treasures, book sales, food trucks, games, a car show, shopping from local vendors, live music, silent auction, beer garden, the return of the dunk tank, and much more. Admission and parking are free. Onatru Farm Park, 99 Elmwood Road, South Salem, NY 10590
Friday, September 16th-Sunday, September 18th from 10:00am – 5:00pm, entry on the half-hour.
Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst
Enjoy a weekend of fall crafts at Lyndhurst where you can discover unique items from over 200 craftspeople and artisans. This includes original fashions, accessories, and jewelry, ceramics, fine art painting, printmaking, drawing, and photography. The festival also has food trucks and tastings from local distilleries, wineries, and cider houses. Tickets are $12 for adults; $11 for seniors; $4 for kids 6-16 and free for kids under six. 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591.
Saturday, September 17th from 11:00am-4:00pm
Bee Day
Develop a better understanding of bees at Bee Day. At this free event, you and your kids can meet a beekeeper at the Homestead’s apiary. The day includes an 11:00 am Introduction to Beekeeping; 1:00 pm Westchester Beekeepers Network monthly meeting, and 3:00 pm Gardening for Bees. John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay Street (Route 22), Katonah, NY 10536.
Saturday, September 17th from 11:00am – 12:00pm
Pico-Pico Papel Picado
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Westchester Children’s Museum. Your kids will have the opportunity to learn about the art of papel picodo, a traditional Mexican folk art with elaborate designs. The program is designed for kids ages 4-7 and you have to register in advance. Westchester Children’s Museum,
Saturday, September 17th from 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Early Fall Equinox Kids’ Hike and Crafts
Get out in nature and enjoy a guided hike of Cranberry Lake and fun crafting session. Cranberry Lake Preserve, Old Orchard Street, North White Plains, NY.
Saturday, September 17th from 11:00am-7:00pm
Sleepy Hollow Culture Festival
Enjoy a beautiful celebration of numerous cultures at the Sleepy Hollow Culture Festival. The event will include traditional dances, live music, food and craft vendors, and an arts exhibition. Children’s activities include clowns, magicians, bouncy castle, face painting, and much more! The event is free. Kingsland Point Park, 299 Palmer Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591.
Saturday, September 17th-18th, various times
Mount Kisco SeptemberFest
Mount Kisco’s three-day block party/carnival offers fun and activities for the whole family. Enjoy food trucks, live entertainment, a street fair, beer garden, and much more! Downtown Mount Kisco, South Moger Avenue, Mount Kisco, NY 10549.
Saturday, September 17th-18th, various times
The First Annual SeptemberFest: Beer, Food, & Fun
Calling all foodies! Check out the First Annual SeptemberFest: Beer, Food, & Fun with shopping, live music, and food. There will be games on-hand for the kids and brews for the adults. Pound Ridge Nursery & Garden Center, 6 Pound Ridge Road, Pound Ridge, NY 10576.
Saturday, September 17th from 12-10pm
Toonerville Music Festival 2022
The 2nd Annual Toonerville Music Festival features Living Colour, Strand of Oaks, Eliza & The Delusionals, and 12 other great acts performing on two-stages, all to raise money for Pelham Civic Association. The event is $55 per person; $30 for seniors 65 and older and students ages 12-18. Admission is free admission for children younger than 12. Pelham Municipal Lot 7, 195 Sparks Avenue, Pelham, NY.
Saturday, September 17th at 7:00pm
Movie Night at Lasdon Park
Wind down your day with a fun, family movie at Lasdon Park to see “Bee Movie.” Tickets are $10 per adults and $5 for children ages five and under. Lasdon Park, 2610 NY-35, Katonah, NY 10536.
Sunday, September 18th from 11:30am-2:00pm
Go The Distance Walk and Family Fun Day
Participate in a family, fun race in support of the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. The Go The Distance Walk and Family Fun Day, includes family activities, face painting, crafts, carnival games, characters, and more. The event is free. 100 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY 10595.
Sunday, September 18th from 11:00am-5:00pm
2022 New Rochelle Street Fair
Enjoy a full day of live music, crafts, food, and shopping from 200 local vendors. There will also be a Touch-A-Truck section, inflatables, and the Beer Garden. North Avenue between Winthrop and Fifth Avenues, with an expanded area on Hamilton Avenue to Beaufort Place. New Rochelle, NY.
Sunday, September 18th from 2:00pm-3:00pm
Family Adventure Tour – Walled Garden
Learn more about the incredible Walled Garden at the Untermyer Gardens. This stroller-friendly tour will teach your kids about plants, mythology, architecture, sculpture and ruins. This tour is best for kids from 7-12 and costs $12 per child, accompanying adults and children under two are free. 945 North Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701.
Have a great Westchester weekend!
