What To Do: Events Summer 2014

Outdoor Movies, Music, and Munching, Shopping, Strawberries and Shakespeare

May

Bicycle Sundays: 60,000 people a year break out their bikes to “ride the parkway,” a Westchester tradition since 1974. Sponsored by Con Edison and the Friends of Westchester County Parks, a 6.5-mile stretch of the Bronx River Parkway is closed for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers, scooters and strollers. Park your car at the County Center and bike to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers. Round trip 13.1 miles. Sun, 5/11, 18, 6/1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 9/7, 14, 21 & 28: 10am-2pm. www.westchestergov.com)

All Summer Long! Sheffield Island Lighthouse Tours: Board the 45-foot C.J. Toth catamaranfor a cruise to Sheffield Island in the Long Island Sound. There you can tour the lighthouse tour, hike the nature trail through Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, picnic on the beach front and more. On Thursday nights you can ferry over to the Island, tour the lighthouse and enjoy a clambake on the shore. Sat-Sun, 5/2-9/28: 11am, 2 & 3:30pm. Mon-Fri, 6/23-9/1: 11am & 3pm. Clambake Tours: Thurs, 6/19-9/11: 6pm. (Sheffield Island Dock, Washington and Water Streets, South Norwalk, Ct.; www.seaport.org)

Lime Rock Park Season Opener: Stock car racing at its best! The Grand Sport Race has big, loud, fast Camaros, Porsches, Mustangs and Aston Martins. The Street Tuner Race has quick and agile Hondas, VWs, Mazdas and Porsche Boxsters. Plus, the world debut of Electric Vehicle Sports Racers! On Sunday, the Royals Car Show draws 200-400 prime vehicles from rare sports cars to muscle cars from the 60s and 70s. Fri-Sun, 5/23-5: check schedule. (60 White Hollow Rd., Lakeville CT: www.limerock.com)

Pleasantville Farmer’s Market: Returns from its winter location at the Pleasantville Middle School and runs through the last Saturday before Thanksgiving. See our Farmer’s Market Guide for more information. Sat, 5/24-11/21: 8:30am-1pm. ((Memorial Plaza off Manville Rd., Pleasantville; www.pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org)

Bedford Memorial Day Pace and Tag Sale: Horse stuff tag sale: tack, blankets, riding clothes, framed prints. Sat, 5/24: 10am-3pm. BRLA Memorial Day Pace and Luncheon. Mon, 5/26: 7:30-11:30am. Steak and chicken BBQ: 11:30am-1: 30pm. (John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay St., Rt. 22, Katonah; www.bedfordridinglanes.com)

Rocky Hills, The Garden of William and Henriette Suhr: The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Program offers a sneak peek to Rocky Hills, the private gardens of William and Henriette Suhr. There you will find 50 years of plantings across 13 acres of stonewalls, hillside meadows, rock gardens, a natural brook and fern woodlands. Including, mature specimens of black walnut, weeping beech, dawn redwood, stewartia, and an impressive collection of magnolia, tree peonies, rhododendrons and azaleas. May and June highlights are the perfect blue forget-me-nots. Sat, 5/24: 2-6:pm. (95 Old Roaring Brook Rd. 
Mount Kisco; www.gardenconservancy.org)

John Jay Homestead In The Garden: The Friends of John Jay Homestead’s In The Garden event celebrates the Homestead’s remarkable gardens and grounds. Sip cocktails among the peonies and iris, followed by dinner and dancing under a tent in front of the historic house. The Friends will present the Founders Award to Wendy Ross, retiring Executive Director, who has dedicated 25 years to preserving and enhancing the Homestead. Sat, 5/31: 6:30-11pm. (400 Jay Street, Katonah, 914.232.8119; www.johnjayhomestead.org)

Lasdon Commemorates D-Day: This military vehicle show and D-Day exhibit features big band music from the Gerard Carelli orchestra, food from the field kitchen, and military memorabilia presentations and sales to mark the 70th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy, France. Sat, 5/31: 12-7pm. (Lasdon Park Arboretum and Veterans’ Memorial, 2610 Rt. 35, Katonah; www.lasdonpark.org)

NCPL Friday Night Movies: LIU Professor Valerie Franco knows how to find critically acclaimed foreign and independent films you might have missed.Persepolis: This French animated feature was a hit at Cannes. It brings a woman’s perspective to the political and cultural turmoil in Iran. Fri, 5/30: 7pm. (19 Whippoorwill Rd. East, Armonk; www.northcastlelibrary.org)

Stayin’ Alive 5K Fun Run and Walk: This event is organized by the newly formed non-profit Stayin’ Alive whose mission it is to raise funds for North Castle First Responders. It features a 5K run followed by a fun run for kids. Sat, 5/31: 8am. Register here. (The Windmill Club, 10 Maple Way, Armonk)

Sponsored! Family Wellness Fair at Westchester Mixed Martial Arts: Join us at Westchester Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness for our Spring Wellness Fair featuring free Samples from Local Vendors!  We will have Raffles & Door Prizes as well as Free Fitness classes and Fitness Contests for Adults & Kids. Sat, 5/31: 8am -2pm. (Westchester Mixed Martial Arts, 338 Bedford Rd., (Near Grand Prix New York) call  914.244.8888 for more info; www.westchestermmafit.com)

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White Plains Outdoors Arts Festival: The 52nd Annual White Plains Outdoor Arts Festival is a juried arts festival of one-of-a-kind jewelry, crafts and artwork. This free, family event includes an exhibition of student art, food vendors, and a children’s art workshop. All proceeds from the event are used to provide scholarships to White Plains H.S. seniors pursuing a college degree in fine arts. Sat-Sun, 5/31-6/1: 10am-5pm.
(Tibbits Park, 1 North Broadway, White Plains; www.whiteplainsoutdoorartsfestival.com)

Something Wild: The Films of Jonathan Demme: The Jacob Burns Film Center’s tribute to Jonathan Demme includes over 20 films directed by Jonathan Demme. Many of the screenings offer an audience Q&A with the director. The film series includes (among others) screenings of The Silence of the Lambs (Fri, 5/30: 7:15pm), Something Wild (Sat-Sun, 5/31-6/1: 7:30pm), Neil Young: Heart of Gold (Fri, 6/6:  8pm), Jonathan Demme Presents: Mandela (Sat, 6/7: 5:30pm), and Neil Young Trunk Show (Sat, 6/7: 8pm). (Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville: www.burnsfilmcenter.org)

June

The Running Goddess 5K, Lasdon Park: The Running Goddess Scholarship Fund raises money to help female high school graduates in Westchester and Putnam counties who are interested in pursuing a math, science or technology education. The Running Goddess 5K race is a family event that helps support the Scholarship Fund. Sun, 6/1: TBA. (2648 Alawalk Rd., Rt. 35, Katonah; www.therunninggoddess.com)

Christo: Himmel Award & Lecture at KMA: The legendary artist, Christo will speak and accept the Katonah Museum of Art’s 2014 Himmel Award, in honor of his artistic partnership with wife Jeanne-Claude, who passed away in 2009. Their provocative, large-scale artworks (The Gates, Central Park, Wrapped Reichstag in Berlin, and Running Fence in California) redefined environmental public art. Reception, lecture and optional dinner. Sun, 6/1: 5pm (Chappaqua Crossing Auditorium, 480 Bedford Road, Chappaqua; www.katonahmuseum.org)

NCPL Music: Fiddler and Vocalist Stephanie Bettman &Guitarist Luke Halpin: An acoustic concert of joyful harmonies and original songs reminiscent of Emmylou Harris. Sun, 6/1: 4PM. (19 Whippoorwill Rd. East, Armonk; www.northcastlelibrary.org)

Open Days Garden Conservancy: Public viewings of private gardens. Garden of Phillis Warden: 7 acres of perennials, wildflowers, and ferns with 3 water gardens, a marsh garden, a woodland walk, a formal vegetable garden and croquet court. (531 Bedford Center Rd., Bedford Hills) Garden of Barbara and Tom Israel: Historic property with formal box-hedged perennials, antique statuary, a meditation garden, orchard, and rose garden. Sun, 6/1: 10am-4pm. (296 Mount Holly Rd., Katonah; www.gardenconservancy.org)

Food Bank of Westchester Hunger Heroes Breakfast: Honoring volunteers who have made exceptional efforts fighting hunger in Westchester County. This year’s honorees include Baldwin Mitchell Seventh Day Adventist Church Food Pantry of Yonkers, Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester, Regina High School, Stop & Shop and Shiloh Baptist Church of New Rochelle. Thurs, 6/5: 8:30am. (Tappan Hill Mansion, 81 Highland Ave., Tarrytown: www.foodbankforwestchester.org)

Sponsored! Cheers for Children:  Join the Mount Kisco Child Care Center for an evening of wine tasting, nibbles, jazz and garden views to benefit the MKCCC scholarship program. This event at the beautiful Travelers Rest in Ossining is sponsored by Mount Kisco Wines & Spirits. The Center is a non-profit, non-sectarian child care organization licensed by the NY State Office of Children and Family Services. They care daily for over 160 children from 3 months to 12 years old. Wed, 6/4: 6:30-8:30pm. (Travelers Rest, 25 Saw Mill River Rd. (Rt. 100 Ossining; www.mkccc.org) 

Kensico Burger & Beer Bash: Top chefs fromover 30 Westchester County restaurants gather in the wake of the dam to serve up their take on the better burger. Including: 42 The Restaurant, Crabtree’s Kittle House, X2O’s Xavier’s on the Hudson, Restaurant North, Le Jardin Du Roi, Pony Express, Pow! Burger and more. Chow, quaff and vote for the “Cadillac of Burgers”. With craft beer from Captain Lawrence Brewing Company and Blue Moon, wine from Zachy’s and craft vodka cocktails from Chef Peter Kelly and Slovenia Vodka. Plus music from indie rock/pop/soul band Mary C and The Stellars.Fri, 6/6: 6-10pm. (Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla; www.friendsofwestchesterparks.com)

Sidewalk Sale Days in Bedford Village: Shop locally for special sales, freebies and snacks at the one-of-a-kind stores, boutiques and markets in Bedford Village. You can also visit the Bedford Museum for a look back in time and take a peek into Westchester County’s oldest jail cell. Fri-Sun, 6/6-8.(Old Post Rd., and Court Rd., Bedford Village)

Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester’s Humanitarian Award Dinner: Food music and an online auction. This year’s event will honor Stuart Marwell
 for his years of outstanding service and generosity to all the children of our community, and will be a gala celebration of our BGCNW’s 75th anniversary. Sat, 6/7: 6:3-pm. (Lexus of Mt. Kisco, 275 Kisco Ave., Mt. Kisco; www.bgcnw.com)

Church of St. Mary’s 77th Annual Strawberry Festival: The 77th annual Strawberry Festival at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin features food, games, craft vendors, bluegrass music outside, chamber music inside, and strawberries, strawberries, strawberries. Including, strawberry smoothies, chocolate covered strawberries and St. Mary’s famous strawberry shortcake (fresh berries and cream on shortcake from the Susan Lawrence bakery in Chappaqua.) Sat, 6/7: 11am-4pm. (Church of St, Mary the Virgin, 191 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; www.smtv.org)

Sponsored! Multi-Family Tag Sale & Community Day!:  Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day at Mount Kisco Child Care Center’s Multi-Family Tag Sale on Sunday, June 8th from 10am-3pm! Browse gently used and new items for sale while enjoying entertainment, food and music. There will be a Bounce House, face-painting and lots of other fun – FREE! – activities to keep the kids happy while you shop! Sun, 6/8: 10am-3pm.  Mount Kisco Child Care Center, 95 Radio Circle, Mt Kisco , 914-241-2135: www.mkccc.org)

NYBG Rose Garden Celebration, From Ragtime to Jazz: Two days of live music at peak rose color season in the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden at the New York Botanical Garden. Featuring dance music from Irving Berlin and George Gershwin, the musical vaudeville team of Gelber & Manning and the award-winning vocalist Queen Esther who tours internationally with jazz guitar great James “Blood” Ulmer. Sat-Sun, 6/7-8: 11am-5pm. (2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx; www.nybg.org)

Open Days Garden Conservancy: Keeler Hill Farm: Maple trees, a horse paddock and converted dairy barn, lots of animals, lilacs, farm fields, vegetable gardens and an orchard. Duck Hill: 19^th century farmhouse with herb garden, a white garden, crabapple courtyard, a flowered woodland walk, and a lap pool with rose pergola. (23 Baxter Rd., North Salem)  Perrin Garden: English country house with formal gardens, stonewalls, lots of perennials, native grasses and blueberry bushes. Sun, 6/8: 10am-6pm. (676 Titicus Rd., North Salem; www.gardenconservancy.org)

Caramoor @ KMA music series: The second annual Caramoor @ KMA series presents three nights of (incredible) music in the KMA Sculpture Garden. The summer lineup presents cutting edge groups from Caramoor’s eclectic programming repertoire including American roots (Cricket Tell the Weather) classical (PROJECT Trio) and jazz (Alexis Cole Quintet). See our music guide for more detail. Wed, 6/11, 7/16 & 7/30: 6:30pm. (Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., Rt. 22, Katonah: www.katonahmuseum.org)

Katonah Chamber of Commerce Golf Day: The Katonah Chamber revives this popular event. It’s a Scramble event with a shotgun start at Mohansic Golf Course in Yorktown Heights. Wed, 6/11: 8am registration; 9am start; 2pm awards and luncheon. Register at www.katonahchamber.org)

NCPL Friday Night Movies: Assassination Tango: Starring Robert Duvall in a romantic thriller about a hit man who discovers the passion and culture of tango. LIU Professor Valerie Franco knows how to find critically acclaimed foreign and independent films you might have missed. Fri., 6/13: 7pm. (19 Whippoorwill Rd. East, Armonk; www.northcastlelibrary.org)

Father’s Day! NYBG Big Backyard BBQ & Music Fest: Music, BBQ, a putting green, and more on Daffodil Hill at the New York Botanical Garden. Offers a selection of BBQ styles from New York specialty purveyors, local craft beers, a full slate of top Americana musical acts (The Lone Bellow, The Defibulators, Roosevelt Dime, Miss Tess and the Talk Backs), cooking demonstrations and Edible Academy tours. Plus, Three Billy Goats Bluff, a new adaptation of the Norwegian fairy tale with a dose of Saturday Night Fever. Sat-Sun, 6/14-15: 11am-5pm. (2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx; www.nybg.org)

A Tribute to Jonathan Demme with Meryl Streep and Neil Young: Meryl Streep will present the JBFC Vision Award to Jonathan in recognition of his outstanding career as a director, producer, and screenwriter, as well as his significant involvement in the JBFC. Neil Young will also participate in the program, along with a number of other special guests. The evening will include a cocktail reception, a seated dinner film, music, and great entertainment. This special JBFC Anniversary celebration benefits their film, education and outreach programs. Sat, 6/14: 5:30pm. (For more info please contact Kim Turner, 914, 773. 7663, kturner@burnsfilmcenter.org; www.burnsfilmcenter.org)

John Jay Homestead Farm Market: Opens on Sat, 6/14 and runs each Saturday through 11/22: 9am-1pm. See our Farmers Market Guide for more information. (400 Jay St., Katonah; www.johnjayhomestead.org)

Father’s Day! Around the World in 14 Wineries: A two-day ticket allows you to spend a full weekend soaking up the flavor of 14 different countries and 14 different wineries along the Shawangunk Wine Trail. Sample tapas size portions of foods from paired with regional handcrafted wines. Or buy a Sunday only Father’s Day ticket. Sat-Sun, 6/14-15: 10am-6pm. For trail map and addresses of member wineries go to www.shawangunkwinetrail.com)

Swing for the Arts Golf Tournament: This annual event raises funds to support ArtsWestchester, a not for profit organization that supports hundreds of arts organizations throughout Westchester. The event includes a barbecue lunch before and a reception and awards dinner after the links. Mon, 6/16: 10:30am. (Wykagyl Country Club, New Rochelle; www.artswestchester.org)

NCPL Friday Night Movies: The Motorcycle Diaries: The 1952 road trip of a young Ernesto Guevara follows his transformative journey and evolution into the revolutionary leader known as Che. Subtitles. LIU Professor Valerie Franco knows how to find critically acclaimed foreign and independent films you might have missed. Fri, 6/20: 7pm. (19 Whippoorwill Rd. East, Armonk; www.northcastlelibrary.org)

Photo by Augusto Menezes

Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival: This world-class outdoor music festival lives on after the recent death of its founder Pete Seeger. The festival attracts top roots musical talent each year to its seven stages. But it’s more than a music fest. There’s a host of river, field and educational activities for kids and families, including sloop and schooner rides, food, art, crafts, jugglers, clowns, a puppet show, and a petting zoo. There are more than 70 musical acts including Lucinda Williams, Norah Jones, Rufus Wainwright, The Mavericks, moe.Acoustic, Richard Thompson, Martin Sexton, David Bromberg, Josh Ritter, Dar Williams, Buckwheat Zydeco, Jake Shimabakura, Bettye Lavetta, Tom Paxton, Tom Chapin, Holly Near, Tony Trischka, and The Klezmatics. Sat-Sun, 6/21-22: 9am. (Croton Point Park, 1A Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson; www.clearwaterfestival.org)

Schooner Soundwaters: The Schooner Soundwaters offers Family Sails and Sunset Sails from Stamford’s Harbor Park Marina. The Schooner’s family-sails offer a hands-on educational experience for kids 5 & up. Or pack dinner and a chilled summer quaff and watch the sun set on the horizon on one of their sunset-sails. Family-sails: Sat-Sun: 6/26-9/28: 3-5pm. Sunset-sails: Thurs-Sun: 6/26-9/28: 6:30-8:30pm. Plus two special fireworks sails on Thurs, 7/3 & Sat, 7/5: 7-11pm. (Stamford Harbor Park Marina, 333 Ludlow St., Stamford www.soundwaters.org)

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Caramoor Summer Festival: The Caramoor Summer Festival is so cool that on weekends they bus culture vultures up from Manhattan on The Caramoor Caravan. So what are you waiting for? Twenty-nine nights of music under the stars in the Spanish Courtyard or the big tent in the Venetian Theatre! And the party starts hours before the show on their picnic/Sauvignon Blanc friendly, Friends Field. There’s a jazz festival, an American roots festival, a renowned opera program, plenty of chamber music and they even have their own house band, the St. Luke’s Chamber Orchestra. Now it’s time to drop some names: Joshua Bell, Patti LuPone, Roseanne Cash and Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra. Plus, next wave stars like The Lone Bellow, Cecile McLorin Salvant and the chamber ensemble Sybarite5, who have been compared to Mumford & Sons, Billie Holiday and Radiohead. Just saying … We have their full festival schedule right here. Wed & Fri-Sun, 6/21-8/6. (149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah)

Summer Solstice White Party at Timberline in the Treetops: Celebrate summer above the treetops at Timberline for an evening of appetizers, solstice cocktails and music under the stars. All proceeds benefit the Bedford Historical Society’s Building’s Preservation Fund. Sat, 6/21: 6:30 pm (Timberline is a private home in Bedford –BHS will give you the address when you call for tickets: 914.234.9751 or buy online at www.bedfordhistoricalsociety.org)

Menus in the Movies: Food author and film buff, Carol Durst, presents I Like Killing Flies, a documentary on the oddball Greenwich Village eatery, Shopsin’s – a longtime cultural and culinary fixture of downtown New York. This critically acclaimed doc was screened at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival and received a 95% rating on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer. Homemade desserts and discussion to follow film. Fri, 6/27: 7pm. (Chappaqua Library, 195 S. Greeley Ave., www.chappaqualibary.com)

NCPL Friday Night Movies: The Tango Lesson: The clash between native and English cultures in Argentina comes alive through the relationships formed by the experiences and passions of learning to dance the tango. LIU Professor Valerie Franco knows how to find critically acclaimed foreign and independent films you might have missed. Fri, 6/27: 7pm. (19 Whippoorwill Rd. East, Armonk; www.northcastlelibrary.org)

Hilltop Hanover Farm, Vegan Fare Cooking with Rinku Bhattacharya: Join Chef Rinku Bhattacharya, author of the award-winning cookbook, The Bengali Five Spice Chronicles, for an afternoon of culinary adventure. Using spices from around the world and Hilltop’s fresh produce, Chef Rinku will teach you how to add that special flare to your meal, and leave your guests amazed by how tasty vegan cooking can be. Registration required. Sat, 6/28: 1-4pm. (1271 Hanover St., Yorktown heights; www.hilltophanoverfarm.org)

Boscobel 1800s Cocktail Party: How did our early 19th-century ancestors “belly up to the bar”? Find out at Boscobel’s picturesque West Meadow with this history laden cocktail demonstration and sampling event from The Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery. They will be mix and share a variety of liquors and brandies popular in the 1800s. And we can all assume they knew how to drink back then. Period pub songs performed live by Thaddeus Macgregor. Sat, 6/28: 4-7pm.  (1601 Route 9D, Bear Mountain Highway, Garrison; www.boscobel.org)

Open Days Garden Conservancy: Garden of Phillis Warden: 7 acres of perennials, wildflowers, and ferns with 3 water gardens, a marsh garden, a woodland walk and a formal vegetable garden and croquet court. Fish/Marquez Garden: several garden rooms on different elevations, boxwoods, broadleaf evergreens, mountain laurel, water elements, stone work and a view of Ward Pound Ridge Reservation (74 Hemlock Rd., S. Salem) The Hen and the Hive: Four acres of flowerscapes, wildflower meadow paths and woodlands. Sun, 6/29: 10am-4pm. (9 June Rd., N. Salem; www.gardenconservancy.org)

July

Kensico Fireworks & Music Fest: Pre-concert entertainment begins at 6 p.m. The Bensen-Scott Big Band performs at 8 p.m. A fireworks display in front of the dam follows at 9:15 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Carpooling is suggested. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Thurs, 7/3: 6pm. (1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla: www.westchestergov.com)

Fireworks at Caramoor Photo by Gabe Palacio

Pops, Patriots and Fireworks: A WTD Fave Rave for most civilized way to celebrate the 4^th. Broadway star Ryan Silverman (Wicked, Chicago, Phantom) joins Conductor Curt Ebersole and the Westchester Symphonic Winds in a program that ranges from John Phillip Sousa’s The Stars & Stripes Forever and Jule Styne’s Overture from Funny Girl to Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. Plus vocal selections from the Great White Way and Ryan Silverman. Picnic on the lawn before the show – return to your soccer chairs and coolers (right where you left them) for fireworks after the concert. It’s a beautiful thing. Fri, 7/4: 8pm. (Venetian Theatre, Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah; www.caramoor.org)

Fireworks Sail on the Schooner Soundwaters: Pack a dinner and a chilled summer quaff and watch the sun set and the fireworks over the Long Island Sound on these two special fireworks sails on the Schooner Soundwaters from Stanford’s Harbor Park Marina. Thurs, 7/3 & Sat, 7/5: 7-11pm. (Stamford Harbor Park Marina, 333 Ludlow St., Stamford www.soundwaters.org)

Playland
Park Fireworks: Fireworks displays, computer-fired and choreographed to a musical soundtrack, Fri, -Sat, 7/4-5: 9:15pm, Plus every Wednesday and Friday evening through 8/31: 9:15 p.m. (100 Playland Parkway, Rye; www.ryeplayland.org)

Chappaqua Sidewalk Sale and Taste of Chappaqua: This three day town-wide sales event, produced by The Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber of Commerce,  offers steep discounts, samples and bargains to die for up and down Greeley Avenue and beyond on Thurs-Sat, 7/24-26. Participating retailers will offer sales inside their stores and on the street. It all gets rather tasty on Sat, 7/26 when the restaurants kick in with their own promotions in Taste of Chappaqua. (Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; www.chappquamillwoodchamber)

Breezemont Day Camp’s Summer Concerts: Breezemont Day Camp and the Chappaqua Millwood Chamber of Commerce presents four summer concerts on Wednesday nights at 7pm at The Gazebo on Recreation Field. Check back for concert details. Wed, 7/9, 16, 23 & 20: 7pm. (Recreation Field, Chappaqua: 200 S. Greeley Ave.; www.chappaqua-millwoodchamber)

Pleasantville Music Festival: This family-friendly “Woodstock in Westchester” event has attracted top folk, roots and Americana festival acts since its inception in 2005. Including: Jakob Dylan, Joan Osborne, Marc Cohn, Scars on 45, Sonny Landreth, Red Wanting Blue, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Rusted Root, Dar Williams, and Sloan Wainwright. This year’s artists TBA. With food, crafts, and a kid’s area with face painting, games and food. Free parking and round-trip bus service between Pace University and the Festival site will be provided from 11:30 AM through 10:00 PM. Sat, 7/12: 11:30-10pm. (Parkway Field, Village Ln. Pleasantville; www.pleasantvillemusicfestival.com)

Summer Concerts at Wampus Brook Park: The Small Town Theatre Company’s summer concert series presents: Dynamite Di and Destruction: Blues and rock band covering Ruth Brown, Imelda May, Amy Winehouse and originals. Sat, 7/12: 8pm. (Wampus Brook Park, 28 Maple Ave., Armonk; www.smalltowntheatre.com)

Foodie Alert! A Taste of Westchester: Westchester Community College of Continuing Education’s A Taste of Westchester series offers cooking classes (and tastings) with top chefs at local restaurants. DeCicco’s Family Market: In this hands-on demonstration you will help make Shish Kebab, get some inside marinade tips and nosh with some summer brews. To register call: 914.606.6830 x1. For more information: A Taste of Westchester. Thurs, 7/24: 5:30-7:30pm. (17 Maple Way, Armonk)

Daddy Bands for Music Therapy:  Featured daddy bands The Shaves, Ask Your Mom and ONL are joined by Paul Shaffer of The Late Show With David Letterman and legendary jazz trumpeter from Blood Sweat and Tears Lew Soloff in a musical evening to support the Music Therapy program at Northern Westchester Hospital. With MC Ray Ellin – host of Gong Show Live at LateNet, The Comic Strip and The Comedy Cellar. Sat, 7/26: 7-10pm. (The Harvey School Walker Center for the Arts, 260 Jay St., Katonah, 914. 242.8352, aserrano@nwhc.net)

Summer Concerts at Wampus Brook Park: The Small Town Theatre Company’s summer concert series presents: The Hager Trio: Broadway and opera vets perform Broadway favorites accompanied by piano. Sat, 7/26: 8pm. (Wampus Brook Park, 28 Maple Ave., Armonk; www.smalltowntheatre.com)

19th Annual Bounty of the Hudson: Head up toBrotherhood, America’s Oldest Winery, as they celebrate their 175th Anniversary and the Bounty of the Hudson Valley. There you will taste wines from the finest Hudson Valley Wineries, local cheese makers and enjoy the live music. Sat-Sun, 7/26-27: 12-5pm. (Brotherhood Winery, 100 Brotherhood Plaza Drive, Washingtonville; www.shawangunkwinetrail.com)

Katonah Sidewalk Sale: Special bargains and sidewalk sale prices on merchandise from the chain store free network of independent stores in this charming walking town with lots of Victorian gingerbread on Katonah Avenue and the surrounding residential area. Grab a bite at Blue Dolphin, NoKa Joe’s, Peppino’s, Willie Nicks or Pizza Station. Parking in the commuter lots is free after 12 on Friday and all day Saturday.  Fri-Sat, 7/26-7: 10am-5pm. (Katonah Ave., Katonah; www.katonahchamber.org)

Open Days Garden Conservancy: Garden of Phillis Warden: 7 acres of perennials, wildflowers, and ferns with 3 water gardens, a marsh garden, a woodland walk and a formal vegetable garden and croquet court. Sun, 7/27: 10am-4pm. (531 Bedford Center Rd., Bedford Hills) Sara Stein Garden: 5.5 acre ecological restoration from native plant pioneer Sara Stein includes upland and wetland meadows and thickets. Sun, 7/27: 10am-4pm. (6 Fox hill Rd., Pound Ridge) The Native Plant Center: The Lady Bird Johnson demonstration garden features plants native to the northeast that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Sun, 7/27: 12-4pm. (Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla; www.gardenconservancy.org)

Foodie Alert! A Taste of Westchester: The Westchester Community College of Continuing Education’s A Taste of Westchester series offers cooking classes (and tastings) with top chefs at at local restaurants. Peter Pratt’s Inn: Join master chef Jonathon Pratt in an outdoor pig roast prepared in the La Caja China (Chinese box) and a dessert tutorial. To register call: 914.606.6830 x1.  For more information: A Taste of Westchester. Thurs, 7/31: 6-8pm. (673 Croton Heights Rd., Yorktown Heights)

August

Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden, Norm Hathaway Swing Band: Norm Hathaway plays it like it was at this annual dancing and music event at the Hammond Museum. His twelve-piece band plays all the favorite tunes from the 30s and 40s. Brush up on your waltz, lindy and rhumba. Buffet dinner available from Lesley Lampert Affairs (Café of Love.) Fri, 8/1: 8-11pm. (Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden, 28 Deveau Rd., N. Salem: www.hammondmuseum.org)

Foodie Alert! A Taste of Westchester: The Westchester Community College of Continuing Education’s A Taste of Westchester offers cooking classes (and tastings) with top chefs at local restaurants. Crabtree’s Kittle House: Executive Chef Jay Lippin discusses grilling techniques and prepares grilled pineapple salsa, diver sea scallops and Gulf shrimp ceviche, espresso and ancho rubbed grilled prime skirt steak, watermelon and corn relish, and his shortbread magic bar blondies, made with chocolate, coconut, and pecans. To register call: 914.606.6830 x1. For more information: A Taste of Westchester. Wed, 8/6: 6-8pm. (11 Kittle Rd., Chappaqua)

48th Annual Moonviewing Concert, picnic and tea ceremony:  The annual Moonviewing concert is a tradition that was begun by Natalie Hays Hammond in 1966. The Japanese Stroll Garden, lit by paper lanterns, is a magical setting for this ancient custom, which every August brings together people and traditions of the East and West. Traditional Japanese music will be played. Sat, 8/9: 6-10pm. (Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden, 28 Deveau Rd., N. Salem: www.hammondmuseum.org)

Summer Concerts at Wampus Brook Park: The Small Town Theatre Company’s summer concert series presents:  “Our Town” and “Chances Are” Quartets: Two award-winning a cappella groups perform standards by American writers and jazz ensemble arrangements. Sat, 8/9: 8pm. (Wampus Brook Park, 28 Maple Ave., Armonk; www.smalltowntheatre.com)

Summer Concerts at Wampus Brook Park: The Small Town Theatre Company’s summer concert series presents:  The Swingaroos: NYC jazz group play Swing inspired originals and the real golden oldies from Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller and Artie Shaw. Sat, 8/23: 8pm. (Wampus Brook Park, 28 Maple Ave., Armonk; www.smalltowntheatre.com)

September

Lasdon Labor Day Antiques Fair: The 29th Labor Day Antiques Fair at Lasdon Park features up to 60 vendors showing furniture, sports collectibles, European advertising posters, folk art, Depression glass, Lalique, enamelware, Persian rugs, fine antique and vintage costume jewelry, Majolica, quilts, Shaker boxes and more. Plus verbal appraisals, a plant sale by Friends of Lasdon, kettle corn, food and music. Mon, 9/1: 10am-5pm. (Lasdon Park, 2610 Amawalk Rd., Rt. 35, Katonah)

Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival: Carnival rides, a zip line, BMX acrobatic bike show, Pirates Coast Adventure, a New England Village, circus and puppet shows, music, arts & crafts (for the kids), craft beer (for the adults), oyster shucking contests, celebrity oyster slurping contests and … OYSTERS, OYSTERS, OYSTERS. How did we miss this all these years? Fri, 9/5: 6-11pm, Sat, 9/6: 11am-11pm, Sun, 9/7:11am-8pm. Sunday is family day. Kids 5-12 are free with an adult. Yowza! (Norwalk Veterans Park, 42 Seaview Ave., Norwalk; www.seaport.org)

Boscobel Big Band Concert & Sunset Picnic: Celebrate the last days of summer on Boscobel’s great lawn overlooking the Hudson River. Enjoy a picnic supper – purchase food on site or BYO – and listen/dance to the swinging sounds of the 20-piece Big Band Sound orchestra as the take on Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington and more. Swing dance/jitterbug demonstrations by the Fred Astaire Dance Studio. Sun, 9/7: 6-8pm. (1601 Route 9D, Bear Mountain Highway, Garrison; www.boscobel.org) What To Do: With the Kids Summer 2014 What To Do Email Newsletter