Great fall activities in YOUR neighborhood!

Happy fall! There’s so much going on this fall in Westchester County, Long Island, southern Connecticut and northern New Jersey, from festivals and fairs to family activities and shows. 

See you there! 


WESTCHESTER COUNTY

Larchmont: The annual Larchmont Arts Festival happens Saturday, September 28^th at Constitution Park. Experience, collect and learn about fine arts and crafts directly from the new and established artists exhibiting. www.villageoflarchmont.org  

Armonk: The annual Armonk Outdoor Art Show at Armonk Community Park is ranked among the premier fine art and design shows in the area. This year the event will be held on Sunday, September 29^th from 10AM-3PM. www.armonkoutdoorartshow.org/  

White Plains: One of the most popular farmers markets in the area, the City of White Plains Downtown Farmers Market, is back and runs on Wednesdays through November 20^th, from 8AM-4PM. http://tinyurl.com/kqajmnx

New Rochelle: On Saturday, October 5^th join hundreds of residents and visitors for the town’s Mini Italian Festival at Grand Market. There will be plenty of children’s activities and shows, as well as a wide range of produce, fruits and specialty foods. http://www.newrochelledowntown.com/events/

Sleepy Hollow: Weekends from October 5^th –November 2^nd Phillipsburg Manor will play host to a 13-night interactive haunted attraction celebrating Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. https://www.hudsonvalley.org/events/horsemans-hollow

Croton-on-Hudson: The Great Jack-o-Lantern Blaze runs from October 5^th – November 11^th and includes 5,000 professionally-carved pumpkins and pumpkin sculptures including life-size dinosaurs and much more. http://www.hudsonvalley.org/events/blaze

Harrison: The 36th Annual “It’s Great to Live in Harrison” Parade and Festival will be Monday, October 14th from 10AM-1PM starting at Riis Park. http://tinyurl.com/mpqyo2k

LONG ISLAND

Roslyn Harbor: The Nassau County Museum of Art is presenting a Craft & Fine Arts Fair on September 28^th – 29^th, in partnership with the renowned American Concern for Art and Craftsmanship. The event will feature pottery, leather goods, jewelry, glass work, furniture and more. www.nassaumuseum.org  

Old Westbury: This ever-popular fall event—Rise of the Jack O’ Lantern—is returning to Old Westbury Gardens for 17 nights beginning October 4^th. More than 5,000 professionally-carved pumpkins will light up the estate, plus unique walk-through experiences and sculptures. Advanced tickets are required. www.therise.org/   

Port Jefferson: The 6^th Annual Taste of Port Jefferson is happening on Saturday, October 5^th from 12PM-4PM. The event will feature more than 35 local restaurants, desserts, wine, beer and much more. Tickets are available now for $45. www.atasteofportjefferson.com/

Plainview: One of the leading craft shows in Nassau County, Plainview’s own craft show and family shopping event is Sunday, October 6^th on Old Country Road. The event features new and established artists and countless items including jewelry, hand-blown glass, home décor, clothing and more. www.nassaucountycraftshows.com

Port Washington: Foreigner’s Lou Gramm will be performing an intimate showcase at Landmark on Main Street on October 11^th. This acoustic night will feature some of the band’s biggest hits plus some of Gramm’s newer works. www.landmarkonmainstreet.org

Oyster Bay: Part of the acclaimed Music at the Mansion series, on October 11^th Planting Fields will welcome Matt Marsharks for an evening of diverse music drawing on jazz, blues, pop, rock and even down home boogie. www.plantingfields.org  

CONNECTICUT

Ridgefield: The 36^th Annual Ridgefield Guild of Artists Juried Show will be September 28^th – October 26^th. The event will feature more than 1,500 artists, displays and demonstrations from a variety of unique artisans from around the Tri-State Area. www.rgoa.org/

Westport: The Westport Historical Society is hosting a family fun day themed “Something to Crow About” on Saturday, September 28^th. Gather up old clothes and get ready to make your own scarecrow at this fun afternoon party. Tickets are $25 per family. www.westporthistory.org 

Bridgeport: A Wild Family Event is returning to the Beardsley Zoo! Tickets include private access on September 29^th, plus carousel rides and access to delicious food trucks brought in special for the event. Sales benefit The Tiny Miracles Foundation. www.ttmf.org 

Madison: Join thousands of area residents and guests on October 5^th for an exciting all-new event, the Madison New American Market on the town’s Green. Vendors will include a mix of vintage and repurposed goods, arts and crafts, recycled items and more. www.mamasmarkets.com/

Norwalk: KidzFest 2013 is happening on Saturday, October 5^th at Taylor Farm Park. This unique family event includes the always-popular “touch-a-truck” exhibit featuring construction vehicles usually off-limits to the public, plus hay rides, face painting, dancing, music, food and games. www.hscct.org/

Groton: Be part of this favorite festival, the Groton Fall Festival! The event is Saturday, October 12^th at Poquonnock Plains Park and will feature 110+ area businesses, artists, chefs, drinks, entertainment and family-friendly activities. www.grotonbiz.com/sec/6/31

Greenwich: The celebrated Outdoor Arts Festival of the Bruce Museum is returning on October 12^th-13^th. The event will feature nearly 100 exhibitors, original high-end art, plus live music and kids entertainment and countless activities. www.brucemuseum.org/site/events_detail/festivals


NEW JERSEY

Tenafly: Every Sunday this fall, the Tenafly Nature Center will host hands-on apple cider making—and tastings!—for families. Participants will press their own juice and can drink it on the spot or bring it home for later. www.tenaflynaturecenter.org/

Chestnut Ridge: This annual fall tradition, the Waldorf Fall Fair, is back again on October 12^th and, this year, features new children’s activities, cider pressing, pumpkin carving, live music, food and more. The event is free and activities are just $1. www.gmws.org/fallfair 

Englewood: The Flat Rock Brook Nature Center is hosting a nighttime hike for ages 5 and up on October 15^th. Bring a flashlight and test your after-dark senses while you search for nocturnal wildlife. Then warm up with some yummy hot chocolate! www.flatrockbrook.org

Franklin Lakes: Franklin Lakes’ Annual Ciderfest is October 20^th from 10AM-3PM. The event celebrates the wonders of autumn and features nature hikes, arts and crafts, apple games and plenty of cider! www.community.njaudubon.org/

Lyndhurst: The Meadowlands staff will lead families on a spooky walk and hayride on October 24^th. This event includes plenty of crafts, foods, drinks, music and great activities. www.mec.rst2.edu/environment

Glen Rock: Porch Light Productions is re-mounting Stage Fright, a Halloween Musical, from October 25^th-27^th. This family-friendly comedy was nominated for Best Original Musical in 2010 by the NJ Association of Community Theatres. www.porchlightproductions.org/season/detail.php?eid=166

Verona: Verona’s annual Turkey Trot is happening on Saturday, November 30^th at 9:30AM. The 5K run/walk from Verona Park raises money for Progeria research. www.teamzoey.com