Fall Events 2013

Fall Events 2013: A mixed bag of fall events from harvest festivals and crafts fairs to family events in the great outdoors and where to celebrate Halloween. Including The Armonk Outdoor Art Show, Swimming Pig Races & Hoa Bang Ya Dragon … 

Where To Go: Country Fairs and Fall Festivals

Apple Picking: Apple picking season is here. Check out our Fall Survival Checklist to find out where to pick apples and when. Fall Survival Checklist: Apple Picking.

Yorktown Grange Fair: Westchester’s only true country fair since 1923. Here’s what you will find: Antique tractor and animal parades, livestock exhibits, baby chicks, horse competitions, hay rides, rubber chicken competitions, watermelon, pie eating, and karaoke competitions, (the stuff memories are mad of) bicycle stunt show, magic show, music, carnival rides, funnel cakes, and food, food, food. Thurs, 9/5: 5-9pm; Fri-Sat, 9/6-7: 10am-11pm; Sun, 9/8: 10am-9pm.  www.yorktowngrangefair.org

Armonk Cider and Donut Festival: Apple pie eating contest, apple juggling, children’s apple art, apple bobbing, bouncy castle, children’s apple picking, donut fishing. Plus, music from The Bandolins and donuts from Beascakes Bakery. Sponsored by the Armonk Chamber of Commerce. Sat, 9/21: 11am-2pm. (Wampus Park, Maple Ave., Armonk; www.armonkchamberofcommerce.org)

John Jay Barn Dance: Barbecue, ice cream sundaes, and music by local bands (The Celenza Boys, Locke Ness, 52 Pick Up, and the ever popular Bad Dog). Don’t miss the pig races (one of our area’s absolute must sees.) They will be held at 5:30 and 7:15 P.M. sharp.  New this year, racing dachshunds! Sponsored by Friends of John Jay Homestead. Sat, 9/21: 5-9pm. (John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay St., Katonah; www.johnjayhomestead.org)

Hawkwatch Festival and Green Bazaar: Greenwich Audubon Live animal shows, guided hikes, nature themed games, environmental exhibits, music, food and eco-friendly vendors help celebrate the annual hawk migration passing over Greenwich Audubon’s “Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch.”  Sat-Sun: 9/28-9: 11am-5pm. (613 Riversville Rd., Greenwich; www.greenwich.audubon.org)

Stone Barns Harvest Fest, 10^th annual celebration and fundraiser is a hot ticket so order tickets early. Hayrides, live music, farm and food demonstrations, farmer’s market and a square dance.  Sat, 10/5: 10am-3pm. (630 Bedford Rd., Pocantico Hills; www.stonebarnscenter.org)

Pumpkin Picking: Muscoot Farm: Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch or walk to their vegetable garden to pick your pumpkin. Plus, farmer’s market, farm animals, (check out the pygmy goats and miniature donkeys) 12 historic buildings, (we love the ice house and blacksmith shop) and seven miles of hiking trails from easy to moderately strenuous. Sun-Mon: 10/13-14. (Muscoot Farm, Rt. 100, Somers; www.muscootfarm.org)

Fall Festival: Teatown Lake Reservation: Pumpkin carving, birds of prey, local musicians, zipline, food, local vendors, animals, festivities and more. Plus 3 lakes, waterfalls, forests, meadows, and 15 miles of hiking trails that connect to the Teatown Kitchawan Preserve, the Briarcliff Peekskill Trailway and the Croton Aqueduct trail. Sat 10/15: 11am-4:30pm. (1600 Spring Valley Rd., Ossining; www.teatown.org)

Pound Ridge Harvest Festival: Contests, games and activities for kids and families. A beer garden for adults, a root beer garden for kids, and bbq for all. Music by The Smithereens, (that’s right, Pound Ridge rocks!) the High and Mighty Brass Band and the Fox Lane Rock Ensemble. Park & shuttle from P.R. Town Park. Sat, 10/19: 2-6pm.(Westchester Ave., at Scotts Corners; www.poundridgeharvestfestival.com)

Autumn Celebration at Muscoot Farm: Hayrides, farm games, origami, decorate a sugar pumpkin, antique cars, blacksmithing demonstrations, music, and a farmer’s market. Sun, 10/20:  (Muscoot Farm, Rt. 100, Somers; www.muscootfarm.org)

What To Do: Antiques, Arts & Craft Fairs

Crafts at Lyndhurst is among the best-known outdoor craft festivals in the country. Set on the grounds of the historic Lyndhurst estate, the festival offers over 275 leading artists and crafts people displaying one-of-a-kind and limited edition jewelry, fashion & accessories, furniture & home decor, and functional and sculptural work in ceramics, glass, metal painting, photography, wood and mixed media. Plus, a food court, kids’ activities and music by Tribes Hill. Fri-Sun, 9/20-22: 10am-5pm. (Lyndhurst Estate, 635 S. Broadway, Tarrytown; http://www.artrider.com/lyndf2013.html)

Armonk Outdoor Art Show Consistently ranked one of the country’s top art shows by Sunshine Artist Magazine, the 52^nd annual Armonk Outdoor Art Show features over 185 juried artists in a broad spectrum of media, docent tours, personal shoppers, and a children’s treasure hunt. The art show, sponsored by Friends of the North Castle Public Library, has become a weekend long series of events with a 5K race, a free movie and a free music concert at the library. Sat-Sun, 9/28-29: 10am-5pm. (205 Business Park Dr., Armonk; www.armonkoutdoorartshow.org)

Hudson Valley Arts Festival at Rhinebeck Produced by ArtRider, the producers of Crafts at Lyndhurst, the Hudson Valley Arts Festival offers 215 vendors displaying a variety of media: clay, glass, painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, furniture, metal jewelry, wearable art and specialty foods. With music, children’s activities, demos, wine and food. Fri-Sun: 10/4-6: 10am-6pm. (Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6550 Spring Brook Ave., Rhinebeck; www.artrider.com)

Profiles in Preservation: Bedford Historical Society Annual presentation and cocktail party under the grand tent on Village Green. With Robert A.M. Stern, architect, author, and Dean of the Yale School of Architecture. Proceeds benefit the society’s preservation fund. Sat, 10/19: TBA. (Village Green, Bedford Village; www.bedfordhistoricalsociety.org)

Chappaqua Antiques Show: New Castle Historical Society The 45^th annual Chappaqua Antiques Show offers extraordinary merchandise from over 50 dealers, an on-site appraiser, design consultant, gourmet café, homemade desserts, and raffles. This event raises funds to support the Horace Greeley House Museum and its events for students, adults and researchers. Sat-Sun, 11/2-3: 10am-5pm. (West Orchard Elementary School, 25 Granite Rd., Chappaqua; www.newcastlehs.org)

Crafts at Purchase for Performing Arts Center Crafts at Purchase is a re-envisioned version of what was formerly Crafts on Stage. The show has been expanded, enlarged and redesigned by ArtRider Productions, creators of Crafts at Lyndhurst. This show is a benefit for the Performing Arts Center. Admission is $10. Parking is free. Fri, 11/2: 3-8pm; Sat, 11/3: 10am-6pm & Sun, 11/4: 11am-5pm. (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

Chappaqua Craft Fair 29^th annual craft fair featuringover 85 vendors presentinghandcrafted clothing,designer clothing, handbags and accessories, original artwork, tableware and furniture, bath and beauty products, floral designs, gourmet foods and more. Sat, 11/9: 10am-4pm. (Robert E. Bell Middle School, 50 Senter St., Chappaqua; www.chappaquacraftfair.com)

What To Do: With the Kids

Hao Bang Ya Dragon: Hammond Museum Mid-Autumn Festival: traditional Chinese hand puppet show written and directed by Kuang-Yu Fong and Stephen Kaplan featuring “Monkey vs. the Dragon King”, “Dragon and Lion Dance”, and “Dragonspeak”. With Chinese Opera character face painting, decorate a Chinese lantern and Chinese snacks. (Sat, 9/28: 1-3pm. (Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden, 28 Deveau Rd., N. Salem; www.hammondmuseum.org)

Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival & The Great Chappaqua Bake Sale for No Kid Hungry Over 70 popular children’s books authors are expected to participate in the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival. Most will be signing their books and reading excerpts to the kids. Plus, food, entertainment, activities, and of course, books!  (www.chappaquachildrensbookfestival.com) The Great Chappaqua Bake Sale will offer baked goods and almost $20,000 of raffle prizes donated by families, restaurants, bakeries and merchants in the Chappaqua area. With a book reading by Pinkalicious author Victoria Kann at 1pm. Funds are raised for No Kids Hungry at this event. To donate a raffle prize or to purchase raffle tix click here. Sat, 10/5: 10am-4pm. (Robert Bell Middle School, 50 Senter St., Chappaqua)

Angelina The Ballerina: Tarrytown Music Hall Based on the CG-animated series Angelina Ballerina The Next Steps on PBS Kids, this is a family friendly show with lots of dancing. Angelina and friends show off their steps to a special friend coming to visit Camembert Academy, including hip-hop, modern dance, the Irish jig and ballet. Sat, 10/5: 11am. (13 Main St., Tarrytown;  www.tarrytownmusichall.org)

Sesame Street Live: Westchester County Center Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Street friends welcome Chamki, Grover’s friend from India, to Sesame Street. Together, they sing, dance and share cookies! Get a Sunny Seat package to add on a pre-show photo-op with 2 Sesame Street characters. Fri-Sun, 10/18-20: check times. (198 Central Ave., White Plains; www.countycenter.biz)

New York Botanical Garden’s Train Show The New York Botanical Garden’s Holiday Train Show in the Enid A Haupt Conservatory features more than a dozen large scale model trains (some measuring over 2 feet long) zipping across nearly a quarter mile of track across a landscape of 140 scaled replicas of iconic New York City buildings made of bark, twigs, fruit, seeds and pine cones. Including, the original Penn Station and Yankee Stadium, Radio City Music Hall, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and the Brooklyn Bridge. A WTD Fave Rave. Sat-Sun, 11/16-1/12/14. (2900 Southern Blvd. Bronx; www.nybg.org)

The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Ridgefield Playhouse Kids Entertainment presents (for just $15) a triple bill of the Eric Carle children’s book classics The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Little Cloud, and The Mixed Up Chameleon. Plus, cast book signings after the show. Sat, 11/23: 11am & 2pm. (8o East Ridge, Ricgefield, CT; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

What To Do: The Great Outdoors

Westmoreland Sanctuary Orienteering Meet  Westmoreland Sanctuary’s annual Orienteering Meet is a sport for navigators who use maps and compass to find their way through a woodland course of checkpoints. Choose from a variety of levels of difficulty depending on your skills. Hands-on instruction for beginners. Sat, 9/7: 10am-3pm. (Westmoreland Sanctuary, 260 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Mt. Kisco) www.westmorelandsanctuary.org

Katonah 5K Road & Trail Race Take a rolling, scenic run through the trails of Katonah’s Memorial Park and into town. Plus a one mile race, tots races and awards. Sat, 9/7: 8am. Pre-register at Cross Sport Woman, 194 Katonah Ave., Katonah, 914.401.9200. Race starts at (Katonah Elementary School, 106 Huntville Rd., Katonah) www.crosssportwoman.com

Bicycle Sundays A six and a half mile stretch of the Bronx River Parkway will be closed for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers, scooters and strollers every Sunday in September. Park at the County Center for $5 and bike to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers. The round trip 13.1 miles. Sun, 9/8, 15, 22, 29: 10am-2pm. www.westchestergov.com

Schooner Soundwaters The Schooner SoundWaters sails through September from Stamford’s Harbor Park Marina. The Schooner’s 2 hour 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 a sunset sail. Sun 9/8, Sat, 9/14, 21 & 28. (Stamford Harbor Park Marina, 333 Ludlow St., Stamford) Check times: www.soundwaters.org

Jamie’s Race for the Library: NCPL Part of the Armonk Outdoor Art Show’s weekend of activities sponsored by Friends of the North Castle Public Library. Includes, Petite Picassos 100 yd. dash (ages 2-8 at 10am), the Monet Mile (10:15am) and Jamie’s 5K Run/Walk (11am.) Sun, 9/22: 9:45am. (Wampus Brook Park, 28 Maple Ave., Armonk; www.armonkoutdoorartshow.org)

The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days invites you to Rocky Hills, the garden of William and Henriette Suhr. The garden features 50 years of plantings among stone walls featuring mature specimens of black walnut and ash, weeping beech, dawn redwood, stewartia, dogwood, and a collection of magnolia and conifers. Sat, 10/19: 12-4pm. (Old Roaring Brook Rd, Rocky Hills #95, Mt. Kisco; www.gardenconservancy.org)

Run the Farm: Muscoot Farm 4^th annual run the farm races include a tough (but scenic) 5 mile course through the woods. Plus, a 1.1 mile race for kids (7-12) and a .6 mile race for kids under 6. Runners receive farm bucks to use at the Farmer’s Market. Races start at 8:30, 8:45 & 9:15am. Sun, 10/27. (Rt. 100, Somers; www.muscootfarm.org)

Fall Forest Weekends: New York Botanical Garden Explore the Thain Family Forest, the largest remaining tract of old-growth forest in New York City, and immerse yourself in the magnificent colors of fall foliage. Tree-climbing demonstrations, guided tours, and more make for an unforgettable autumn experience. Sat-Sun, 11/2-3 & 11/9-10. (2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx; www.nybg.org)

The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days presents the garden of Judy and Michael Steinhardt where landscape designer Jerome Rocherolle has incorporated 2,000 species of trees, shrubs, and perennials into a natural-looking setting on their  fifty-five-acre Mt. Kisco estate. With a Japanese maple garden, a hillside with unusual conifers, a “secret garden” of yellow flowers, an alpine garden, fruit orchards, ornamental grasses, and an installation of tall slender stones, looking like a forest from another planet. Sat, 11/2: 10am-3pm. (Click here for directions.)

Bedford Turkey Trot: “New York’s toughest 5K.”  The 7^th annual Bedford 5K run and 2 mile walk raises funds for the Bedford Community Table/Pantry. Pre-registration required. Sat, 11/30: 7:30-8:15am for check in. Race begins at 9am. (Bedford Village Memorial Park, 51 Greenwich St., Bedford; www.bedfordturkeytrot.org)

What To Do: Mixed Bag

65th Annual Herb Fair Shop for herbs, herb baskets, bulbs, plants and more to raise funds to maintain the Herb Garden at John Jay Homestead. Lunch is offered including the traditional lovage soup. The Herb of the Year, elderberry, will be featured. Plus gourmet foods, baked goods, gift items, desserts, herb demonstrations and folk harpist Emily Hoile. Thurs, 9/19: 11am-2pm. (John Jay Homestead, 400 Route 22, Katonah; www.johnjayhomestead.org)

New Castle Community Day The Rotary Club of Chappaqua’s annual meet and greet features over 70 exhibitors presenting information about their organization including the Chappaqua Library, the New Castle Historical Society and The Chappaqua Orchestra. With rides, food, entertainment, and family activities such as the Historical Society’s geo-caching History Hunt 2.0.  Sat, 9/21: 11am-4pm. (Downtown Chappaqua)

Mt. Kisco Sidewalk Sales Days Mt. Kisco Chamber of Commerce’s sales days is a family friendly event offering live music, rides, contests with prizes, food court, and samples and special sales from over 150 local merchants.Sat: 9/21: 10am-5pm & Sun: 9/22: 12-4pm. (Mt. Kisco; www.mt.kiscochamber.com)

Bonfire Night: Boscobel BYOB, dinner, snacks, blankets & chairs. Boscobel provides the bonfires, marshmallows and roasting sticks. Museum Educator Lisa DiMarzo will assist you with stargazing. Glow sticks and other luminescent items on sale. Kids under 10 are free. Sun 10/13: 6-9pm (no school the next day.) (Boscobel, 1601 Rt. 9D, Garrison; www.boscobel.org

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week: Foodies of the world unite! During HVRW you can lunch for just $20.95 or dinner for $29.95 at 83 Westchester restaurants. Local participants include: Beehive, Moderne Barn, Opus 465, Marc Charles Steakhouse, Restaurant North and Rice (Armonk); Barn at Bedford Post Inn (Bedford); Le Jardin du Roi and Crabtree’s Kittlehouse (Chappaqua); Cafe of Love, Myong Gourmet, Village Social KB, and the Lexington Square Cafe (Mt. Kisco).  Worth the trip restaurants (that do not have annoying black-out dates) include: 42 The Restaurant (White Plains), The Farmer and the Fish (North Salem),  X2O Xavier’s on the Hudson (Yonkers), Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse (Tarrytown), Il Cenácolo (Newburgh), Ristorante Caterina de Medici and American Bounty (Hyde Park), and Restaurant X & The Bully Boy Bar (Congers). Mon. 11/4-Sun 11/17. www.hudsonvalleyreestaurantweek.com)

Annual Mt. Kisco Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast Sat, 11/9: 8-11am. (Holiday Inn Mt. Kisco, 1 Holiday Inn Dr., Mt. Kisco; www.mountkiscorotary.org)

Where To Celebrate: Halloween

Sunset time for Trick or Treaters: Thurs, 10/31: 5:53pm

The Haunted Pumpkin Garden: New York Botanical Garden Pumpkin sculptures of spooky scarecrows, spiders, snakes, and more await you at every turn in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden. The display includes 500 intricately carved pumpkins that are sure to capture your youngster’s imagination. Sat-Thur, 9/21-10/31. (2900 Southern Blvd. Bronx; www.nybg.org)

The Haunt at Rocky Ledge Spooky adventures including 2 haunted houses, a haunted trail in the woods, a chilling corn field, multiple hair-raising walk-throughs and a snack bar. One mile up the road from the Stop & Shop in N. White Plains. Fri-Sun, 10/11,18 & 25: 8-11pm; Sat 10/12,19,26: 7-11pm & Sun, 10/13,20,27: 7-10pm. (Rocky Ledge Swim Club, 1402 Old Orchard St., North White Plains; www.hauntatrockyledge.com)

Halloween Train Show at Lasdon Park Lasdon’s Halloween themed train show is one of the park’s most popular events for children and adults, and a unique fundraiser in our area. It features a Lionel train display snaking around Hogwarts Castle and a Forbidden Forest tribute to Harry Potter. Sat-Sun, 10/12-13, 19-20 & 26-27: TBA. (2610 Amawalk Rd. Rt. 35, Katonah; www.lasdonpark.org)

Enchanted Forest at Westmoreland Sanctuary Fairies, gnomes and magical creatures in the Bedford woods. A special weekend with craft projects, food, entertainment and evening walks, with an extra “Spooky Loop” for the brave. Fri-Sat: 10/18-19: TBA (Westmoreland Sanctuary, 260 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Mt. Kisco; www.westmorelandsanctuary.org)

Halloween Carnival & Ragamuffin Parade, New Castle Recreation Games, rides, entertainment and amusements (including the Friendly Witches and the Pirates Den) prior to and after the parade. Parade with the Blue Crew Marching Band and the Dixie Dandies Band. Come in costume. Sun, 10/20: 12pm carnival; 3:30pm parade. (Chappaqua Train Station; newcastlerecreation)

Spooktacular Halloween Event: North Castle Recreation Entertainment, games, prizes and candy for grades k-5. Come in costume. Fri, 10/25: 7pm. (North Castle Community Center, 10 Clove Rd., N.W. Plains; northcastlerecreation)

House on Haunted Hill Adult Costume Party for Lasdon Park The area’s only adult costume party and fundraiser. Stroll the grounds, visit the Chinese Garden in your costumes. All proceeds of Lasdon’s House on Haunted Hill event go to support the Glass House Conservatory. Tickets go on sale on September 13. Fri, 10/25: TBA (Lasdon Park, 2610 Amawalk Rd. Rt. 35, Katonah; www.lasdonpark.org)

Pumpkin Carving & Haunted Graveyard at Lake Compounce: Bedford Recreation Rides, attractions and a haunted graveyard for grades 6-9. Sat, 10/26: 4-11pm. (Lake Compounce, 822 Lake Ave., Bristol, CT) Pumpkin carving, pizza and ghoulish goodies for grades 4-8. Wed, 10/30: 6pm. (Bedford Hills Community House, 7 Church St., Bedford Hills; bedfordrecreation)

Boo Walk at Muscoot Farm A scavenger hunt for Halloween objects for children of all ages. Plus, farmer’s market. Sun, 10/27. (Muscoot Farm, Rt. 100, Somers; www.muscootfarm.org)

The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze: Van Cortland Manor 5,000 individually hand-carved, illuminated jack o’ lanterns set against an historic, 18th-century riverside landscape. Complete with sound effects, synchronized lighting and original, atmospheric music. Advance tickets required. A WTD Fave Rave. Sat-Sun, 10/5-6: 7-10pm & Fri-Mon, 10/11-14, Thurs-Thurs, 10/24-31, Fri-Sun, 11/1-3, Fri-Mon, 11/8-11: 6:30-10pm. (525 S. Riverside Ave., Croton on Hudson; www.hudsonvalley.org)

Horseman’s Hollow: Philipsburg Manor Walk a haunted trail. Meet the undead, the evil and the insane denizens of a town driven mad by the Headless Horseman. Negotiate a twisted maze of horrors to get to the lair of the Horseman where a party is being thrown in his honor. With elaborate costumes from award-wining feature-film makeup artists and unsettling special effects this popular event has gained great media attention but is not suitable for small children. Sat-Sun, 10/5-6; Fri-Sun, 10/11-13, 18-20, 25-27 & Fri-Sat, 11/1-2: 7-9:30pm. (381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow; www.hudsonvalley.org)

Irving’s ‘Legend’: Old Dutch Church Master storyteller Jonathan Kruk offers a dramatic performance of Washington Irving’s classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Featuring The Headless Horseman, Ichabod Crane, Brom Bones, and Katrina Van Tassel. With live spooky organ music by Jim Keyes. Sat-Sun, 10/5-6; Fri-Sun, 10/11-13, 18-20, 25-27 & Fri-Sat, 11/1-2: 5, 6:15 & 7:30pm. (Park at Philipsburg Manor 381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow; www.hudsonvalley.org)

The Legend Behind the ‘Legend’: Washington Irving’s Sunnyside Visit Irving’s fascinating home showcasing numerous objects related to his famous story. On Saturday and Sunday, enjoy a shadow puppet performance of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and experience one of Irving’s spooky tales on a walk through the woods. Wed-Sun plus Columbus Day in Oct. Sat-Sun timed entries every half hour: 10:30am-3:30pm. (3 W. Sunnyside Ln., Irvington; www.hudsonvalley.org)

Jay Ghoul’s House of Curiosities: Lyndhurst The 1970 feature film House of Dark Shadows was shot on location at Lyndhurst Estate (the home of Jay Gould) making it the perfect location for a Halloween fright night. Tour Lyndhurst decked out for Halloween. Watch the film before hand and see how many rooms and objects you can identify.Timed sentries: Fri-Sun 10/18-20 & 25-27: 6-9pm & /6-8pm on Sun. Thurs-Sun 10/31-11/2: 6-10pm & 6-8pm on Sun. (635 S. Broadway, Tarrytown; www.lyndhurst.org)

Phil Lesh & Friends: The Capitol Theatre Here’s a good old fashioned Halloween treat for Dead Heads. Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh brings his American Jubilee collective to the Capitol Theatre for four consecutive nights beginning on Halloween! The band performs a mix of rearranged traditional Americana music and originals in the same vein.  American Jubilee tries to walk the same path first blazed by the likes of Levon Helm and Gram Parsons, and furthered by musicians such as Ryan Adams and the Avett Brothers. Thurs-Sun, 10/31-11/3: 7pm. (Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester; www.thecapitoltheatre.com)

Halloween with Edgar Allen Poe: Boscobel In this Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival production, Edgar Allan Poe visits the Boscobel mansion to read excerpts from his spine-chilling tales and answer questions about his life. Ticket includes performance plus wine and cheese reception with Mr. Poe. Conceived and directed by Terence O’Brien. A great way to celebrate the spooky Halloween season! Wed-Sun, 10-/30-11/3: 7pm. (1601 Rt. 9D, Garrison; www.boscobel.org)

Where To Celebrate: Thanksgiving

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Accept no substitute: Thurs, 11/28: 9am on NBC only!

Game times for football fans: Thurs, 11/28 Packers vs. Lions: 12:30pm; Raiders vs. Cowboys: 4:30pm; Steelers vs. Ravens: 8:30pm.

UBS Parade Spectacular Skip the Macy’s Day Parade and stay local with one of the largest helium balloon parades in the country.  When we were there we saw the Pink Panther, Popeye,  Underdog, (anyone remember Underdog?) Nemo, Mighty Mouse, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Miss Piggy, Spiderman and Kermit the Frog. Plus, award winning marching bands, floats and street food. Sun, 11/24: 12pm. (Stamford Downtown)

Bedford Turkey Trot 7^th annual 5K run and 2 mile walk. It’s billed as the hardest 5K in New York. Raises funds for Bedford Community Table/Pantry. Pre-registration required. Thurs, 11/28: 7am for sign-in.Walkers start at 8am. Runners at 8:20 am.(Bedford Village Elementary School, Court St., Bedford; www.bedfordturkeytrot.org)

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