A Mixed Bag of Fall Events 2016

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A Mixed Bag of Fall Events 2016

Local! Bedford Riding Lanes Association Fall Pace & Luncheon, Katonah – Sun, 9/11: 7am-2pm: Horseback riding pace and luncheon. Advance reservations required for participation; call 914-234-BRLA to register. Only want to watch or just do lunch? Admission to the John Jay Homestead grounds, Carriage Barn Education & Visitor Center, and four Discovery Centers is free. Luncheon tickets may be purchased onsite. Luncheon: 11:30am-1:30pm. (John Jay Homestead, 400 Route 22, Katonah; www.bedfordridinglanes.com)

ArtsWestchester Jazz Fest – Tues-Sun, 9/20-25: This six-day celebration of jazz in downtown White Plains culminates with the free, outdoor White Plains Jazz & Food Festival featuring five sets of jazz from New Orleans to Mt. Vernon to Mali on Sun, 9/25: 12-5:30pm in downtown White Plains. Tues-Sat there is free jazz from the likes of Gary Smulyan, Mark Morganelli and the Westchester Conservatory of Music Faculty Jazz Ensemble in multiple venues such as Gaucho Grill, Copper Face Jacks and Ron Blacks Beer Hall. Check for details here. www.artswestchester.org

Local! Square Dancing Fun Nights in Katonah – Wed, 9/21 & 28: 7:30pm: Singles, couples and families are welcome for two nights of free square dancing at the Katonah Methodist Church Parish Hall. Check your Bedford Recreation Fall Brochure. (44 Edgemont Rd., Katonah, 914.433.2919)

American Gold Cup, Old Salem Farm – Wed-Sun, 9/14-18: One of North America’s premier show jumping events and the North America Rider’s Groups’ highest ranked horse show, the American Gold Cup returns again to the scenic Old Salem Farm in North Salem. This prestigious show jumping classic is scheduled to run September. 14-18 with the main events on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Check for a complete schedule of events and ticket information. (Old Salem Farm, 190 June Rd., North Salem; www.theamericagoldcup.com)

Local! Herb Fair at John Jay Homestead – Thurs, 9/15: 11am-2pm: Sponsored by the New York Unit of the Herb Society of America. Plant and craft demonstrations, great food, and herb-related merchandise on the grounds of John Jay Homestead. Free admission; food and merchandise available for purchase. For info email herbsocietyny@gmail.com. (John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay St., Rt. 22, Katonah; www.johnjayhomestead.org,)

Local! Mt. Kisco Sidewalk Sales Days, Sat-Sun – 9/17-18 This Mt. Kisco Chamber of Commerce’s family friendly event offers live music, rides, contests, a food court, and samples and special sales from over 150 Mt. Kisco local merchants. www.mt.kiscochamber.com)

Local! New Castle Community Day – Sat, 9/17: 10am: The Rotary Club of Chappaqua 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. This event also features rides, food, entertainment, and family activities. Sat, 9/17: 10am-2pm. (Chappaqua Train Station)

Puttin’ on the Dog Adoptions and Pet Festival – Sun, 9/18: 10am-4:30pm: This annual event features a showcase of the dogs and cats that are available for adoption from Adopt-A-Dog Armonk. Plus competition classes for your dog, food, entertainment, vendors and a silent auction. CATS TOO! (Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, Greenwich, CT; www.adoptadog.org)

Bonfire Night at Boscobel – Sun, 10/9: 6pm: BYOB & lawn chairs. Boscobel provides the bonfires, marshmallows and roasting sticks. Bratwurst and burgers are available from Phil’s Grills food truck. Museum Educator Lisa DiMarzo offers stargazing assistance and Tenbrooks Molly provides the rockabilly sounds. Glow sticks on sale. (no school the next day.) (Boscobel, 1601 Rt. 9D, Garrison; www.boscobel.org)

Local! Bedford Hills Lions Club Car Show & Pancake Breakfast – Sun, 10/23 & 10/30: The 18th annual Bedford Hills Lions Club Car Show will be held on unt, 10/23: 10am-4pm in the Katonah Commuter Parking lot. Their annual Pancake Spooky Pancake Breakfast will be held on Sun, 10/30: 8am-1pm at the Bedford Hills Community House on the corner of Main & Church Streets. www.befordhillslions.org

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week – Tues-Sun, 11/1-13: Foodies of the world unite! During HVRW you can lunch for just $20.95 or dinner for $29.95 at many local restaurants in & around Armonk, Bedford & Chappaqua and beyond. This year HVRW will run from Tues, 11/1 to Sun, 11/13. Okay, that’s two weeks but who’s counting. Check back for updates when the participating restaurants are announced. We’ll give you all the locals, HVRW’s best menus and some carefully selected eateries that are worth the trip. www.hudsonvalleyrestaurantweek.com