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FALL
JazzFest White Plains (Sept) Enjoy the sweet sounds of jazz floating across White Plains at this multi-day celebration of all things jazz. Both top-tier artists and rising stars perform at a variety of venues, giving music lovers of all ages a chance to experience this beloved musical genre. Stone Barns Center’s Annual Harvest Feast (Sept) Please your palate at this one-of-a-kind, multicourse dining experience — an important event for the renowned agricultural center. Learn about
Left: The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze; below: Westchester Magazine’s Wine & Food Festival
WINTER
Holiday Lane @ American Christmas (Nov-Dec)
Head to American Christmas in Mount Vernon for a spectacular holiday treat: a tour of the illuminated Santa’s Village, where the company puts together its iconic seasonal displays, plus a chance
to shop The Outlet for one-of-a-kind and vintage Christmas decorations. Winter Wonderland (Nov-Jan)
Drive through 1.2 miles
of illuminated displays including a 40-foot Christmas tree, a 50-foot dove, and a 100-foot light tunnel at this immersive holiday extravaganza taking place each year at the Kensico Dam Plaza.
White Plains Holiday Market (Dec)
Find gifts for everyone on your list from more than 50 artisan vendors that gather each year for this festive outdoor shopping experience in downtown White Plains. Food stalls and dining igloos complete the fun.
Teatown Hudson River EagleFest (Feb)
Welcome the bald eagles back to town with this exciting outdoor event at Ossining’s Teatown Lake Reservation. Bird enthusiasts can also enjoy snacks and hot beverages as they celebrate the return of the eagles.
SPRING
White Plains St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March)
Don your green attire and revel in the celebration as marching bands, floats,
and numerous community groups and organizations make their way down Mamaroneck Avenue to hail the luck of the Irish. The parade, which draws attendees from across Westchester, celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (March/April)
Sample the vibrant and diverse dining scene in the Hudson Valley each spring (and fall) as participating restaurants offer special prix-fixe menus.
Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst (April)
Shop for artisanal goods including jewelry, ceramics, textiles, woodwork, glassware, and more during this twice-annual event on the grounds of the majestic Lyndhurst estate. Stay for food trucks and tastings from local distilleries
and cideries.
SUMMER
Westchester Magazine
Wine & Food Festival (June) Sip and savor your way through a multiday extravaganza of wine, food, chefs, restaurants, beer, and spirits. Held
at multiple locations across the County, expect tastings, parties, a burger contest, cooking exhibitions, and more! Westchester Pride (June) Celebrate Pride Month
at this full-day parade
and event in downtown White Plains, featuring live musical performances, a drag show, pet parade, and speaker sessions. Caramoor Summer Music Festival (Jun-Aug) Experience an exceptional roster of world-class musicians and ensembles performing at various indoor and outdoor venues at the stunning Caramoor estate in Katonah. The beloved festival offers a rich program of culturally significant classical, jazz, opera, and American Roots music performances. Pleasantville Music Festival (July)
Get ready to rock at this yearly bash showcasing national and local music acts as well as food vendors, a beer garden, and fun activities for kids. Big- name headliners like Blues
Stone Barns’ growing spaces and what it’s like behind the scenes
Readers
Rejoice!
The littlest bookworms in your family will love the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival, celebrating its 10th anniversary. The annual event, held at the Chappaqua train station, features books for sale, plus author appearances, crafts, food trucks, and more!
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The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze (Sept-Nov)
Marvel at the nearly 7,000 hand-carved, illuminated jack-o’lanterns during this quintessential Fall event at Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson.
With synchronized lighting and a spooky soundtrack, you’ll spot a dizzying
array of pumpkin forms, including giant spiders
and a re-creation of the NYC skyline. •
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THE GREAT JACK O’LANTERN BLAZE PHOTO BY TOM NYCZ; WINE & FOOD PHOTO BY TOSHI TASAKI