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FWDFit Katonah Family Fun Day 5K & Kids Mile
The first annual FWDFit Katonah Family Fun Day features a 5K run and a kids mile, starting at 8am.
Pleasantville Farmers Market
Year-round Saturday farmers market in downtown Pleasantville.
Seasonal Family Photo Sessions
Caramoor Grounds, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts. See caramoor.org to book a time slot.
Caramoor's own event photographers, Gabe Palacio and Julie Ades Richter, are offering mini family photo sessions set against our grounds at peak fall foliage, giving you an easy, unhurried way to capture the season. Family photos made simple, just in time for holiday cards. Each family mini-session includes a 20-minute session with Julie or Gabe and 5 high-resolution digital images, ready to download (additional digital files and prints available à la carte). Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled time slot. In the event of rain on October 17, sessions will move to the same time slot on Sunday, October 18.
John Jay Homestead Farm Market
Saturday farm market at John Jay Homestead (members get first pick 9–9:30am).
Yoga & Sound Bath, Fall Series
Saturdays 9-10am, September 19 – October 24
Join us Saturday mornings for a continuing wellness collaboration between the Carriage Barn and Diane Nickelberg Barnett and yoga instructor Talita Moss. This Gentle Yoga and Sound Bath series will engage both body and mind to help melt away the stresses of the week and start your weekend right!
After a brief opening meditation, we’ll stretch and loosen up with a gentle yoga practice, accompanied by the soft sounds of Crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, chimes, gongs, drums and more. You’ll then sink into an extended Savasana like no other while you become immersed in the magical sounds of the healing instruments, creating vibrational energy to lull you into a deeply relaxed, meditative state.
Open to all levels; no experience needed. Please bring a mat and any other props for comfort- blanket, bolster, pillow, eye covering, etc.
$40 per class / $210 series of 6 classes
Yankell Fall Open Studio/Gallery weekend
Join for an Open Studio / Gallery Tour
The Yankell Legacy Gallery is a fine art gallery and cultural destination located in the heart of the New York metropolitan area. Our program reflects a commitment to artistic quality, breadth, and legacy, representing established contemporary artists, important estates, and multiple generations of working artists whose careers span decades of exhibition, collecting, and public recognition.
Fall Walk at Taylor Preserve
Acquired in 2017, Taylor Preserve of the Mianus River Gorge is 21 acres of hemlock / oak woodland surrounded on three sides by the Mianus River. This is a relatively short up-and-down hike on a trail built by MRG that showcases the River and views from the top of the ridge. Please wear good footwear.
RSVP to info@mianus.org. Parking lot is located on June Rd., just west of the intersection with Riverbank Rd., Stamford, CT
New Canaan Historic House Tour
Bus tour of historic New Canaan homes with docents, then a reception at the Roger Sherman Inn.
Tea Diplomacy in partnership with International House of Japan
Learn about the remarkable role of tea diplomacy to address humanitarian issues at Grace Farms with one of the world’s leading experts in the field, Kent E. Calder.
Calder joins James Kondo, Chairman of the International House of Japan, for a timely conversation about the way tea ceremonies build community and connection across cultures. They will also explore the inspiration behind Calder’s newest book, Chado Gaiko: Japanese Tea Diplomacy in a Global World. As part of the experience, enjoy Grace Farms Tea & Coffee, which reflects Grace Farms’ foundational commitment to sharing tea as a means of fostering grace and peace in the world.
Calder is the Edwin O. Reischauer Professor and Director of the Edwin O. Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.
Join us earlier in the day for a Grace Farms Tour of the River building and Barns designed by Pritzker Prize-winning firm, SANAA. Explore the River building and its unique glass walls, intended by SANAA to dissolve boundaries between people and the natural world, and explore the many other places on site where tea is a communal part of dialogue and reflection.
This program is developed in collaboration with the International House of Japan and American Friends of the International House of Japan.
The Battle of White Plains: The Revolution Comes Home to Mount Kisco
America 250 history talk.
FIRST LOOK: Intermittent Islands
First look at the Katonah Museum of Art's new exhibition, Intermittent Islands.
My Fair Lady OPENING NIGHT PARTY
Join Connecticut Stage Company on Saturday, October 17th from 5:30-6:30 at the Farmer's Grind in New Canaan Library for a pre-show cocktail party to help raise funds for their fourth season. There will be festive food, drinks, music and a silent auction with tickets to a Broadway show, and tickets to a taping of Watch What Happens Live. Stay after the party for the opening night performance of CSC's My Fair Lady, featuring actors direct from Broadway! (My Fair Lady tickets sold separately). Tickets for the Opening Night Party and My Fair Lady can be purchased at www.connecticutstagecompany.org
MY FAIR LADY
Connecticut Stage Company Opens its Fourth Season with the Beloved classic My Fair Lady, October 17th & 18th
Connecticut Stage Company returns for their 4th season with the beloved classic, My Fair Lady on October 17 & 18 at New Canaan Library. One of the most beloved musicals of all time, My Fair Lady follows the spirited Eliza Doolittle as an unlikely bet transforms her from a Cockney flower seller into the toast of high society—but her greatest transformation comes from discovering her own voice. Featuring iconic songs including “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?,” “The Rain in Spain,” and “I Could Have Danced All Night,” this Tony Award-winning classic continues to captivate audiences of every generation. Elegant, funny, and deeply moving, My Fair Lady is a theatrical masterpiece you’ll fall in love with all over again.
My Fair Lady features a cast of professional actors, many of whom come straight from Broadway!
Tickets available now on our website!
CANCELLED: Caffeine & Carburetors
CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled due to weather.
Car-enthusiast gathering at Waveny Park.
Muscoot Farm Farmers Market
Weekly Sunday farmers market at Muscoot Farm with local produce, baked goods, meats, cheeses and more.
Battle of Ridgefield Bus Tour
Battle of Ridgefield 250th approaches; Bus tour to explore battlefield route and new discoveries
As the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Ridgefield approaches, the Ridgefield Historical Society is offering a rare opportunity to travel the route of the British troops and hear firsthand about archaeological discoveries that have transformed our understanding of the battle.
Battlefield historian and archaeologist Dr. David Naumec, who worked on the Ridgefield Historical Society’s two National Park Service battlefield research projects, will narrate a bus tour following the route taken by British troops from Danbury through Ridgefield on April 27, 1777. Along the way, he will highlight key engagements, archaeological discoveries, and new evidence that has expanded knowledge of how the Battle of Ridgefield unfolded.
The Battle of Ridgefield Bus Tour will take place Sunday, Oct. 18, starting at 10 a.m. from the Scott House, 4 Sunset Lane. Space aboard the bus is very limited, making this a special opportunity to experience the battlefield landscape with one of the historians directly involved in its recent investigation. The tour is expected to last about 90 minutes.
The Scott House itself has a connection to the events of April 27, 1777. In its original location on Main Street, the 1714 saltbox stood near some of the heaviest fighting of the battle. Today, as headquarters of the Ridgefield Historical Society, it sits within another area associated with the battle.
A historian, archaeologist and museum consultant, Dr. Naumec was named Historic New England’s Revolution 250 Research Scholar, studying New England’s Indigenous and African American Revolutionary War veterans. A graduate of UConn, he holds a master’s degree in History and Museum Studies from Tufts University and a PhD in Race and Ethnicity in Early America through the Civil War from Clark University. His research interests include Native American history, colonial North America, Connecticut history and battlefield archaeology. He is museum manager of the Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House and Lighthouse Museum with Historic Stonington.
Tickets are limited, nonrefundable, and are expected to sell out quickly
SM&NC Sunday Farm Market
Weekly farm market with local produce and products from area vendors; free admission.
Members Preview & Breakfast: Intermittent Islands
Members-only preview and breakfast for the new exhibition Intermittent Islands.
Yankell Fall Open Studio/Gallery weekend
Join for an Open Studio / Gallery Tour
The Yankell Legacy Gallery is a fine art gallery and cultural destination located in the heart of the New York metropolitan area. Our program reflects a commitment to artistic quality, breadth, and legacy, representing established contemporary artists, important estates, and multiple generations of working artists whose careers span decades of exhibition, collecting, and public recognition.
Intermittent Islands: Four Caribbean Women Artists
On view October 18, 2026 through January 24, 2027. Artists Belkis Ayón, Yanira Collado, Marielle Plaisir and Lisa C Soto construct stories of identity through multimedia works, using layering and intertwining through collage, sewing and crochet, with the Caribbean as an essential point of reference for all four.
Sonja John: Balikbayan
On view October 18, 2026 through January 24, 2027 in the KMA’s Pollack Family Learning Center. Sonja John’s site-specific installation combines elements of her surroundings in New York City with recollections of her family’s places of origin (Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago and the Philippines), using botanical forms, photographs of place and translucent materials.
Artists in Conversation: Intermittent Islands
Panel discussion with artists from the exhibition Intermittent Islands.
MY FAIR LADY
Connecticut Stage Company Opens its Fourth Season with the Beloved classic My Fair Lady, October 17th & 18th
Connecticut Stage Company returns for their 4th season with the beloved classic, My Fair Lady on October 17 & 18 at New Canaan Library. One of the most beloved musicals of all time, My Fair Lady follows the spirited Eliza Doolittle as an unlikely bet transforms her from a Cockney flower seller into the toast of high society—but her greatest transformation comes from discovering her own voice. Featuring iconic songs including “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?,” “The Rain in Spain,” and “I Could Have Danced All Night,” this Tony Award-winning classic continues to captivate audiences of every generation. Elegant, funny, and deeply moving, My Fair Lady is a theatrical masterpiece you’ll fall in love with all over again.
My Fair Lady features a cast of professional actors, many of whom come straight from Broadway!
Tickets available now on our website!
Walk & Talk: 49th Annual Juried Exhibition
Gallery walk-and-talk on the exhibition's closing day.
Iestyn Davies, countertenor & Oliver Wass, harp
Rosen House Music Room, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts. Tickets from $55.
Celebrated British countertenor Iestyn Davies is known for his vocal beauty and technical dexterity. An esteemed Handelian, he is a Grammy winner and recipient of multiple Gramophone awards, with appearances at the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala and Carnegie Hall. He earned an Olivier Award nomination for his performance in the play Farinelli and the King in London and New York. In 2022, Davies appeared with lutenist Thomas Dunford in the Music Room, and now he returns with Oliver Wass, the first harpist ever to win the prestigious Guildhall Gold Medal, for a recital of works by Dowland, Purcell, Handel, Gluck, Monteverdi and more. Part of the Rosen House Concert Series.
Unzipped
A special screening of Unzipped, the 1995 documentary following designer Isaac Mizrahi as he creates his fall 1994 collection.
Hear Me Out: Storytelling Series
Host Peter Bachmann's live true-story series returns for the season, with local storytellers sharing real-life moments onstage.
2026 Scarecrow Festival: Heroes & Legends
Inclusive Together's annual New Canaan Scarecrow Festival returns with the theme "Heroes & Legends." Families, kids, businesses and nonprofits decorate scarecrow frames and compete for prizes, with the scarecrows displayed on lampposts along Elm Street and Main Street. On display through November 2.
Friends of Karen Italian Dinner Party (time TBA)
Benefit dinner for Friends of Karen. Time TBA; check the link.
"Our Wild Community: Wolves, Wildlife, and You" Exhibition Opening
Wolf Conservation Center exhibition opening in the library's Lightburn Gallery.
Preppy Kitchen Everyday Baking: An Evening with John Kanell
An evening with Preppy Kitchen's John Kanell.
BGCNW 2026 Golf Tournament
A day of golf and friendly competition to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester.
Ridgefield History Club: Ridgefield Then and Now Part II
The Ridgefield History Club meets at the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Scott House, 4 Sunset Lane, for "Ridgefield Then and Now Part II," a look at how the town has changed over the years.
Ridgefield Historical Society 2026 Annual Members Meeting
Current members of the Ridgefield Historical Society are invited to hear President Steven Meyers' annual report, learn about current and future projects and programs, and elect a slate of officers and directors. Registration is required.
Armonk Chamber Ladies Night 2026
Evening of shopping and socializing benefiting breast cancer care bags. Members free / $35.
An Evening with Walter Mosley, Author of Hanging and Burning
Crime-fiction great Walter Mosley discusses his new novel in a Friends Author Series conversation moderated by Greg Wands; doors 5:45pm, reception 6pm, books by Elm Street Books. Tickets $10–$15, registration required.
Mario
A Q&A with the filmmakers follows the film. Set against the backdrop of Ronald Reagan's America, Mario traces Mario Cuomo's journey from the son of Italian immigrants to the New York governor who championed government as a force for compassion. Weaved together through archival footage, reflections from his family, and excerpts from his personal diaries, the film portrays a leader shaped by humility, intellect, and the struggles of his parents' generation. His early legal battles defending working-class families against powerful interests became the foundation for his belief that politics should serve those without privilege. That conviction would guide him through decades of leadership defined by empathy, eloquence, and an unwavering sense of moral duty.
Novel Tea featuring Author of "Buckeye" Patrick Ryan
Darien Library welcomes the bestselling author of "Buckeye," Patrick Ryan, to the 11th Annual Novel Tea fundraiser. He'll discuss his craft, his personal story, and answer audience questions in a luncheon setting.
Ryan's latest book "Buckeye" was described as one of the Best Books of 2025 by The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, People, Minnesota Star Tribune, New York Post, and Darien Library. It was also a finalist for the Ohio Book Award and longlisted for the Joyce Carol Oates Prize and the Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award.
Join Darien Library for a celebration of books, community, and conversation. Tickets will be available soon on the Library's website.
Sandwich Generation: Planning Ahead
Free talk on financial and legal planning for caregivers.
Mario + Q&A with George and Teddy Kunhardt
Documentary on Mario Cuomo, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
EWC Luncheon: Cultivating Your Circle of Influence with Mia Schipani
Luncheon talk ($25–50).
From Beethoven to Bartók: The Expanding World of Chamber Music
A part of the Juilliard Extension program at Caramoor. Rosen House Music Room, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts. Tickets: $85.
Across more than a century, chamber music transformed from an elegant form of domestic entertainment into one of the most powerful vehicles for personal expression in Western art. This lecture follows that evolution through the works of Beethoven, Brahms, and Bartók, three composers who reimagined what could be said through a small ensemble of instruments. Beginning with Beethoven's bold reworking of Classical forms, moving through the warmth and grandeur of Brahms's late Romantic voice, and culminating in the haunting introspection of Bartók's final string quartet, participants will explore how chamber music became a laboratory for innovation and artistic risk. Along the way, we will examine the changing social and cultural worlds that shaped these works and consider why the string quartet remains one of music's most enduring genres.
Featured Concert Repertoire to be explored: Beethoven: Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 16; Bartók: String Quartet No. 6; Brahms: String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111.
Taught by Juilliard faculty member Sam Nester.
About the Juilliard Extension Series: Caramoor is teaming up with Juilliard to offer a series of six Extension classes, open to all, offering audiences the opportunity to dive deeper into the themes presented on stage throughout the Rosen House Concert Series. Participants will learn from some of the most acclaimed professors and lecturers and engage in thoughtful discussion with fellow music lovers. Classes can be taken individually or as an entire series.
Jimmy: Premiere Screening + Q&A
Premiere screening followed by a Q&A with cast including KJ Apa and Jason Alexander.
Bonnie Garmus at Wilton Library
The Lessons in Chemistry author talks with Debby Applegate about her forthcoming second novel, Peck & Peck; books by Elm Street Books.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with “Tapestry”, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical takes you back to where it all began — and takes you on the ride of a lifetime.
Beautiful is the inspiring tale about a girl who became King with a stirring book by the late Oscar and Tony-nominated Douglas McGrath and the music and lyrics of icons Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. Featuring such unforgettable classics as "You've Got a Friend", "One Fine Day", "So Far Away", "Take Good Care of My Baby", "Up on the Roof", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling", "Will You Love Me Tomorrow", and "Natural Woman", this Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with the songs you remember and a story you'll never forget.
Rated PG: Recommended for audiences ages 8 and up
Performances: Wednesday and Thursdays at 7pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2 & 8pm, Sundays at 2pm, running October 24 - November 22.
Sensory Friendly Performance: Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 2pm (please email boxoffice@actofct.org for more information)
The Real Thing
Katonah Classic Stage (KCS), Westchester’s premier professional theatre dedicated to classic plays, will give Northern Westchester a big dose of Broadway talent this Fall. Starting in October, audiences will be treated to Tom Stoppard’s classic comedy, The Real Thing.
KCS will return to Whippoorwill Hall in Armonk with the (multiple)Tony-Award winning play The Real Thing, the 1982 comedy-drama play by British playwright Tom Stoppard that explores the nature of romantic love, fidelity, emotional honesty, and the illusion of reality. According to The New York Times, “The Real Thing is so densely and entertainingly packed with wit, ideas and feelings that one visit just won’t do.”
Directed by Jonathan Fielding (Broadway’s "Noises Off", "Pygmalion", "The Seagull"), The Real Thing cast is led by Broadway veteran and 3-time Emmy Nominee Trent Dawson and includes Katie Fabel (Broadway’s "Hangmen"), star of stage and screen Jeremiah Wiggins, and returning KCS favorite Brenda Withers, among others.
Author Talk: Sophie von Oertzen Williamson, The Art of the Clash
Darien Library and Barrett Bookstore welcome local designer Sophie von Oertzen Williamson to discuss her interiors book, The Art of the Clash.
Salant Lecture: Steve Inskeep of NPR
NPR host Steve Inskeep delivers the library's Salant Lecture.
Chef Ashley Eliyahu comes to Bedford
Cooking demo and tasting with Instagram favorite Israeli chef, Ashley Eliyahu. A night of cooking and connections!
A-Sides Songwriter Mixtape
Live singer-songwriters perform in Take 3, presented by A-Sides with Jon Chattman.
Ghosts of Ridgefield
Keeler Tavern's spooky history program, Friday–Sunday October 23–25.
Live Music: Michael Wolff
Michael Wolff is a renowned jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader whose five-decade career has included performances and recordings with legends including Sonny Rollins, Cannonball Adderley, Tony Williams, Christian McBride, Ray Charles, and Herbie Hancock. A former musical director of The Arsenio Hall Show, Wolff has also performed with orchestras around the world and composed music for film and television. He is also the father of actors and musicians Nat and Alex Wolff, who rose to fame alongside him through the hit Nickelodeon series The Naked Brothers Band. Join Wolff and acclaimed bassist Kenny Davis in the Playhouse Café for an intimate evening of live jazz, featuring Wolff’s virtuosic playing and innovative style. Show begins at 6:30 PM; admission is free and no reservation is required.
Learning from Oslo: The New Life of Eero Saarinen’s Former US Embassy
Thomas Liu of Atelier Oslo and Jorge Otero-Pailos give a presentation and conversation on the award-winning transformation of Eero Saarinen’s former US Embassy in Oslo, and how contemporary design and preservation came together to give the landmark a new life. Part of the Onera Foundation Speaker Series, presented in partnership with the Norwegian Consulate General in New York. Space is limited; registration required.
The Real Thing
”The Real Thing is so densely and entertainingly packed with wit, ideas and feelings that one visit just won’t do” – The NY Times
Katonah Classic Stage, Westchester's premier professional theatre dedicated to classic plays, presents THE REAL THING. Late last year the world lost Tom Stoppard, celebrated as one of the most significant dramatists of the modern era. Known for his dazzling verbal wit, philosophical depth, and complex structural layers, his unique writing style earned the entry “Stoppardian” in the Oxford English Dictionary. Over a career spanning more than six decades, Stoppard received five Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, and an Academy Award.
The Real Thing is widely considered one of Stoppard’s most enduring and personal comedies, trading some of his epic, multi-generational themes for a deeply intimate look at romantic relationships. It is also a love letter to words, and explores how language can mask genuine emotion, while simultaneously analyzing how political activism can sometimes value abstract ideology over individual human relationships.
It’s also very funny.
Tickets
Pleasantville Farmers Market
Year-round Saturday farmers market in downtown Pleasantville.
The Harvey School Open House
Prospective families can tour the school, meet faculty, explore academics and ask questions at The Harvey School admissions open house.
Yoga & Sound Bath, Fall Series
Saturdays 9-10am, September 19 – October 24
Join us Saturday mornings for a continuing wellness collaboration between the Carriage Barn and Diane Nickelberg Barnett and yoga instructor Talita Moss. This Gentle Yoga and Sound Bath series will engage both body and mind to help melt away the stresses of the week and start your weekend right!
After a brief opening meditation, we’ll stretch and loosen up with a gentle yoga practice, accompanied by the soft sounds of Crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, chimes, gongs, drums and more. You’ll then sink into an extended Savasana like no other while you become immersed in the magical sounds of the healing instruments, creating vibrational energy to lull you into a deeply relaxed, meditative state.
Open to all levels; no experience needed. Please bring a mat and any other props for comfort- blanket, bolster, pillow, eye covering, etc.
$40 per class / $210 series of 6 classes
John Jay Homestead Farm Market
Saturday farm market at John Jay Homestead (members get first pick 9–9:30am).
SOLD OUT: Art and Architecture Tour at Grace Farms
Chelsea Thatcher, Grace Farms' Chief Strategic Officer and Founding Creative Director, leads a walking tour of the indoor and outdoor artworks, with stops at the River building, the Barns and North Field, followed by a tea tasting in the Plaza. Part of October4Design and Archtober. This tour is sold out.
Halloween Dessert Decorating & Magic Potion-Making
Rosen House, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts. Tickets: $55.
Presented in collaboration with Feeding Young Foodies. Join us for a cozy, creative morning with Feeding Young Foodies, a local gourmet kids' food caterer and creator. Taking inspiration from the Rosen House, kids will decorate a small selection of desserts inspired by Halloween decorations and themes. Before settling into the class, stroll through the Rosen House to wonder at its collection of beautiful things and get ideas for your own creations. Desserts and decorations will be provided, and each child will be able to bring home their mischievous morsel. Parents or guardians are required to stay for the duration of the class and must complete a waiver before the class.
REV FEST 250
Get ready for an unforgettable journey back in time as Westchester County, in cooperation with Revolutionary Westchester 250, proudly presents REV FEST 250 — a FREE, two-day immersive event marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution! Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2026, and Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the stunning Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, located in Pound Ridge, NY.
REV FEST 250 will transform Ward Pound Ridge Reservation into an epic, large-scale reenactment of the Battle of White Plains brought vividly to life by talented reenactors. Explore the sights, sounds, and stories of Revolutionary-era Westchester as you encounter patriots, loyalists, spies, tenant farmers, enslaved and free Black soldiers, and civilians.
Experience the clash of ideals, the courage of ordinary people, and the complexity of a nation being born through family-friendly activities and educational exhibits for all ages, which will include hands-on demonstrations, dramatic and musical performances on stage, interactive encampments and reenactments, crafts, food, exhibitors, and more!
Whether you’re a history buff, a curious kid, or just looking for a one-of-a-kind weekend adventure, REV FEST 250 promises a powerful blend of entertainment and enlightenment for everyone!
For more information about Rooted in Westchester: REV FEST 250, please visit https://www.visitwestchesterny.com/250/.
Mather Homestead Fall Festival
The Mather Homestead's Fall Harvest Festival is fun for the whole family! There will be pony rides, hay rides, face painting, crafts, treats, live music, and yes, lots of pumpkins. This annual celebration is a beloved tradition and great way to support The Homestead! Kids under one year old free.
Book Signing: Marsha Temlock
Meet author Marsha Temlock and get a signed copy of her novel Monday's Mah Jongg Is a Mystery.
Founders Architecture Talk: Creative Visions Inspired by the Landscape
This ‘Archtober’, four founders — Francine Houben (Mecanoo), Dorte Mandrup (Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter), Sharon Prince (Grace Farms, Grace Farms Tea & Coffee), and Julia Gamolina (Madame Architect) share dynamic perspectives to inspire greater connection with our irreplaceable planet and people through architecture. Moderated by Julia Gamolina, Editor-in-Chief at Madame Architect, the panel will explore visual examples of materiality, sustainability, and the diverse beauty of our global landscape, set at peak fall foliage at Grace Farms.
Hear Dorte Mandrup describe the way she designed the Ilulissat Icefjord Centre, a climate visitor center on Greenland’s rugged coastal landscape, with a lightweight form akin to “a snowy owl’s flight through the landscape,” with spaces beneath the building for wildlife habitat.
Learn about Francine Houben‘s approach to designing Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi in the Saadiyat Cultural District, which resonates with natural rock formations, reflecting the museum’s goal of improving understanding of and engagement with the natural world.
And hear Sharon Prince describe how Grace Farms becomes part of the landscape and her approach to creating a building that becomes part of a local and global context for 100 years and more. Learn about projects Prince is spearheading through Design for Freedom research and Pilot Projects that embed values of human dignity into space.
At Grace Farms, this dialogue about the way space communicates continues year-round through architecture programming that invites deeper engagement, including an upcoming documentary film, weekly Architecture Tours of the River building and Barns, school tours by our Education Team, and the annual Design for Freedom Summit, which brings together industry leaders to address forced labor in the building materials supply chain, next held on March 31, 2027.
Approved for 1 AIA LU | HSW and 1 SARA CEU.
The Real Thing
Katonah Classic Stage presents Tom Stoppard's comedy about love, ideals and language, directed by Jonathan Fielding. Matinee followed by a talkback with the cast.
Indian Classical Music Lecture-Demonstration and Concert
A free lecture-demonstration and student performance followed by a concert ($15, also livestreamed), with Indian food for purchase and the autumn stroll garden open.
Trunk or Treat
The Bedford Hills Business Association and Town of Bedford Recreation and Parks present a free Trunk or Treat at the Bedford Hills Train Station, with candy, costumes, games, music, prizes and raffles.
Boo! At the Club!
The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester hosts its trunk-or-treat and Halloween bash, with decorated trunks, games, face painting and complimentary cider and donuts from 4 to 6pm. The teen-run Liberty Keystone Haunted Hallway runs 5 to 7pm ($5 per person). Costumes encouraged; RSVP to cbeaudreault@bgcnw.com.
Carrie (50th Anniversary) + Q&A with Amy Irving
A 50th-anniversary screening of Brian De Palma’s Carrie with an in-person Q&A with Amy Irving, kicking off the Jacob Burns Film Center’s tenth annual Halloween Movie Marathon. Part of the series Starring Amy Irving.
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: An Evening with Brahms
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center at The PAC.
Ghosts of Ridgefield
Guided after-dark ghost tours of Keeler Tavern's four-acre campus and historic museum; slightly spooky, recommended ages 7+. $30 adults, $15 kids; tours often sell out.
Women's Wolf Pack 4th Annual Howl-O-Ween Dance Party
The fourth annual Howl-O-Ween Dance Party benefits the Wolf Conservation Center, with costumes, a catered dinner buffet, an open bar, prizes and dancing. Held at a private residence in Ridgefield.
The Real Thing
Katonah Classic Stage (KCS), Westchester’s premier professional theatre dedicated to classic plays, will give Northern Westchester a big dose of Broadway talent this Fall. Starting in October, audiences will be treated to Tom Stoppard’s classic comedy, The Real Thing.
KCS will return to Whippoorwill Hall in Armonk with the (multiple)Tony-Award winning play The Real Thing, the 1982 comedy-drama play by British playwright Tom Stoppard that explores the nature of romantic love, fidelity, emotional honesty, and the illusion of reality. According to The New York Times, “The Real Thing is so densely and entertainingly packed with wit, ideas and feelings that one visit just won’t do.”
Directed by Jonathan Fielding (Broadway’s "Noises Off", "Pygmalion", "The Seagull"), The Real Thing cast is led by Broadway veteran and 3-time Emmy Nominee Trent Dawson and includes Katie Fabel (Broadway’s "Hangmen"), star of stage and screen Jeremiah Wiggins, and returning KCS favorite Brenda Withers, among others.
Garba Celebration
An evening of garba, the traditional Gujarati folk dance, at the Hammond Museum ($10 per person).
Halloween Movie Marathon X
The Jacob Burns Film Center’s 10th annual overnight Halloween Movie Marathon: seven horror films, curated by filmmaker Alex Ross Perry. Two titles are announced: Brian De Palma’s The Fury on 35mm, introduced by Amy Irving, and the 1987 slasher Hell High, whose interiors were shot at Scarsdale High School. The other five stay a surprise until the night.
Tickets $50 members, $60 nonmembers; $10 off before Oct 15 at noon.
Birds & Bagels -- A Bird Walk + Breakfast!
Enjoy a guided bird walk along one of Bedford Riding Lanes Association’s beautiful trails. Bedford Audubon’s expert Naturalist, Tait Johansson will lead us during the early morning feeding hours. Event includes bagels & coffee.
Golden's Bridge Hounds Rombout/Halloween Hunter Pace
Golden's Bridge Hounds' fall hunter pace, open to all riding disciplines, with go-arounds at every jump. Held in Salt Point, NY (Dutchess County). Rides usually start at 8:30am; confirm the start time and location when you register. Negative Coggins and ASTM-approved helmets required.
Muscoot Farm Farmers Market
Weekly Sunday farmers market at Muscoot Farm with local produce, baked goods, meats, cheeses and more.
Memoir Writing Workshop with Julietta Appleton
Mount Kisco Arts Council memoir workshop (new date).
SM&NC Sunday Farm Market
Weekly farm market with local produce and products from area vendors; free admission.
New Canaan Halloween Block Party
2026 Halloween Block Party on Elm Street
Show off your costumes!
Museum of Darien Annual Meeting & Curator's Talk
Members' brunch and talk with Al Miller on "War Comes to Middlesex."
Halloween at the Schoolhouse
The Peter Parley/West Lane District Schoolhouse, a small museum of early Ridgefield education maintained by the Ridgefield Historical Society, holds its final Sunday open house of the 2026 season, with treats and visitors invited to come in costume. Admission is free.
Katonahween Halloween Parade
KVIS's annual costume parade up and down Katonah Avenue, with live music, cider and donuts; gather between Tazza and The Community Shop at 1pm. Costumed dogs welcome.
The Real Thing
Katonah Classic Stage (KCS), Westchester’s premier professional theatre dedicated to classic plays, will give Northern Westchester a big dose of Broadway talent this Fall. Starting in October, audiences will be treated to Tom Stoppard’s classic comedy, The Real Thing.
KCS will return to Whippoorwill Hall in Armonk with the (multiple)Tony-Award winning play The Real Thing, the 1982 comedy-drama play by British playwright Tom Stoppard that explores the nature of romantic love, fidelity, emotional honesty, and the illusion of reality. According to The New York Times, “The Real Thing is so densely and entertainingly packed with wit, ideas and feelings that one visit just won’t do.”
Directed by Jonathan Fielding (Broadway’s "Noises Off", "Pygmalion", "The Seagull"), The Real Thing cast is led by Broadway veteran and 3-time Emmy Nominee Trent Dawson and includes Katie Fabel (Broadway’s "Hangmen"), star of stage and screen Jeremiah Wiggins, and returning KCS favorite Brenda Withers, among others.
123 Andrés: ¡No Tengo Miedo! Bilingual Halloween Concert
Family concert at The Ridgefield Playhouse.
Jonathan Biss, piano
Rosen House Music Room, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts. Tickets from $70.
Pianist Jonathan Biss is recognized globally for his impeccable taste and formidable technique. He has appeared as a soloist with the foremost ensembles of the world, including the Los Angeles and New York Philharmonics, the Boston Symphony, and the Royal Concertgebouw. Biss is particularly renowned for his deep engagement with the music of Beethoven; he has recorded the composer's complete piano sonatas and is the author of the acclaimed book Unquiet: My Life with Beethoven. He serves as Co-Artistic Director of the Marlboro Music School and Festival. His Caramoor program, Words Fail!, includes works by Mendelssohn, Janáček, Kurtág, Amy Beth Kirsten, and Schumann. Part of the Rosen House Concert Series.
Irreplaceable: The Mianus River Gorge Story
Join us for a memorable afternoon benefiting Mianus River Gorge and a special screening of Irreplaceable – The Mianus River Gorge Story, narrated by Glenn Close. The film takes us deep into the Gorge—beneath old-growth hemlocks and alongside the river—and introduces us to the passionate neighbors whose determination saved this extraordinary place, which became The Nature Conservancy’s first land project. More than 70 years later, scientists, students, conservationists, and visitors are still exploring, studying, and discovering its secrets. Above all, Irreplaceable is a testament to what people can accomplish when they come together to save a place they love—and a call to each of us to protect what matters before it is gone.
Ghosts of Ridgefield
Guided after-dark ghost tours of Keeler Tavern's four-acre campus and historic museum; slightly spooky, recommended ages 7+. $30 adults, $15 kids; tours often sell out.
Story BOO-k Walk with Miss Dajana
Halloween story walk with New Canaan Library's Miss Dajana.
Saving the Beech Forest: New Canaan Land Trust at the Library
The New Canaan Land Trust looks at Beech Leaf Disease and the treatments being tested at its Colhoun Preserve, with Yale forestry student and NCLT intern Chris Rizzo and U.S. Forest Service plant pathologist Dr. Cameron McIntire. Free; not recorded.
Senior Lunch & Movie: A League of Their Own
The monthly Senior Lunch & Movie series pairs a buffet lunch in the cafe with a screening of A League of Their Own. Doors open at 11:30am; the film begins at 12:15pm.
New Canaan Thrift Store Pop-Up Sip & Shop at The Inn at Waveny
Shop a curated selection of clothing, accessories and finds from the New Canaan Thrift Store, with wine, light bites and live music, in support of Waveny’s charitable care program. Free; RSVP to Kerry at kfilippone@waveny.org or (203) 594-5334.
Tiger Shark Tank 5
Ridgefield's Economic & Community Development Commission hosts its fifth annual live business pitch competition celebrating local entrepreneurs.
An Evening with Mark Bittman and Kathleen Finlay, featuring Minari
Screening of Minari and conversation with food writer Mark Bittman and Glynwood's Kathleen Finlay.
Classic Tuesday: Hangmen Also Die! (1943)
Beautifully shot by James Wong Howe and tightly scripted by Bertolt Brecht and Fritz Lang, this Noir-like espionage thriller is set in occupied Czechoslovakia and revolves around the successful plot by the Czech resistance to assassinate Deputy Reich-Protector of Bohemia and Moravia “Hangman” Reinhard Heydrich, and the hunt by the Gestapo to track down the killers. Part of our Classic Tuesday series, introduced by Artistic Director, Dan Friedman.
Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Navigating Divorce for Parents of Special Education Students
A free Zoom webinar, co-hosted with the Stamford JCC, on the challenges facing divorcing parents of children with special needs, including parenting plans, educational planning and the role of the courts. Speakers are attorney Lawrence Berliner, Jane Faherty of the Stamford JCC, and family law attorneys Carole Orland and Laurie Markus.
Bruce Museum Tour & Lunch: Sargent to O'Keeffe
Carriage Barn trip to the Bruce Museum exhibition, with lunch.
The Bedford Blaze: Bring Your Own Pumpkin
Bring your carved pumpkins to the Village Green for the Chowder & Marching Club's Bedford Blaze. The pumpkins will be lit and lined up through Halloween, with friendly judging and prizes for the best ones. Recommended donation of $10 per pumpkin; all proceeds fund programs for the youth of Bedford.
Educator Preview with Artist Sonja John
Educators are invited to preview the KMA’s fall exhibitions with a guided tour, followed by a discussion and creative stencil workshop with artist Sonja John, whose installation Balikbayan is on view in the Learning Center.
Guided Tours of the Onera Foundation - Featuring current exhibition AMERICA ABROAD: Art, Architecture, and Diplomacy; Works from the FAPE Collection
Space is limited and advance registration via Eventbrite is required. Join a 45-minute guided visit to the Foundation and its current exhibition.
The tour introduces visitors to Onera Foundation, its historic New Canaan home—an 1836 landmark once home to legendary editor Maxwell Perkins and listed on the National Register of Historic Places—and its mission and programs.
The visit includes a walk-through of AMERICA ABROAD: Art, Architecture, and Diplomacy, featuring rarely seen works from the Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies (FAPE) Collection by Carmen Herrera, Jasper Johns, Ellsworth Kelly, and many others. The exhibition also explores the evolution of American embassy architecture from the Cold War to today, including New Canaan’s connections to this architectural history.
The Real Thing
Katonah Classic Stage is celebrating the genius of Tom Stoppard, author of ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD, ARCADIA, LEOPOLDSTADT, and SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, with his classic comedy about love, ideals, and the power of language.
OCTOBER 22nd through NOVEMBER 1st
at Whippoorwill Hall
North Castle Library
”The Real Thing is so densely and entertainingly packed with wit, ideas and feelings that one visit just won’t do” – The NY Times
Late last year the world lost Tom Stoppard, celebrated as one of the most significant dramatists of the modern era. Known for his dazzling verbal wit, philosophical depth, and complex structural layers, his unique writing style earned the entry “Stoppardian” in the Oxford English Dictionary. Over a career spanning more than six decades, Stoppard received five Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, and an Academy Award.
The Real Thing is widely considered one of Stoppard’s most enduring and personal comedies, trading some of his epic, multi-generational themes for a deeply intimate look at romantic relationships. It is also a love letter to words, and explores how language can mask genuine emotion, while simultaneously analyzing how political activism can sometimes value abstract ideology over individual human relationships.
It’s also very funny.
https://katonahclassicstage.com/events/real/
Keynote Speaker Chuck Sams and the official unveiling of the Stephen Mather Plaque
Join us as we honor Stephen Mather's legacy and welcome former – and most recent – National Park Service Director Charles F. "Chuck" Sams. Sams will preside over the unveiling of our very own Stephen Mather plaque and share reflections on the stewardship of our nation's public lands.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Skylark in Bedford Village
GRAMMY-nominated vocal ensemble Skylark, narrator Tynan Davis and cellist Thomas Barth perform a musical retelling of Washington Irving’s tale at Historical Hall at 7pm, followed by a walk through the Old Burying Ground and a reception at the 1787 Court House. A 6pm conversation at the School House with Skylark’s Matthew Guard and The Atlantic’s John Swansburg is limited to 30 guests. $90 performance and reception; $130 full evening.
Carrie (1976) with Amy Irving
A Q&A with Amy Irving follows the film, celebrating its 50th anniversary! Based on the best-selling Stephen King novel, this "absolutely spellbinding horror movie" (Roger Ebert) stars Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie in Oscar-nominated performances. This ultimate revenge fantasy has become one of the all-time great horror classics! At the center of the terror is Carrie (Spacek), a high school loner with no confidence, no friends ... and no idea about the extent of her secret powers of telekinesis. But when her psychotic mother and sadistic classmates finally go too far, the once-shy teen becomes an unrestrained, vengeance-seeking powerhouse who, with the help of her "special gift," causes all hell to break loose in a famed cinematic frenzy of blood, fire and brimstone! This classic also stars John Travolta, Amy Irving, William Katt and P.J. Soles.
Author Talk: Catherine Cliff
Catherine Cliff visits Bedford Books for a conversation with bestselling author Karen Dukess about her debut novel Miss Bates: Emma Revisited, a reimagining of the world of Jane Austen's Emma. Books will be available for sale and signing, with light refreshments; the ticket price includes a $20 shopping credit to use at the event.
An Evening with Christian Siriano: Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead
Fashion designer Christian Siriano shares one of his all-time favorite films, the cult comedy Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead, followed by a Q&A moderated by Leslie Ziff.
Bartlett Lecture on Moral Courage: Georgette Bennett
Georgette Bennett delivers the Bartlett Lecture, with Elm Street Books.
Halloween on Main
Trick-or-treating on Main Street for kids ages 2–6, with a costume parade at 1:30pm.
Afternoon Tea at Grace Farms
Gather with friends in the glass-enclosed Pavilion for an inviting and immersive afternoon tea experience. Choose your favorite blend of Grace Farms Tea and enjoy a freshly brewed pot, alongside an eye-catching assortment of seasonal bites. Inspired by the elegance of English tea service, this joyful and indulgent afternoon offers the perfect blend of conversation, connection, and exceptional flavor.
Hosted by Pastry Chef and Educator Leah Jones and Tea Expert and Educator Frank Kwei, this unique Grace Farms experience fills quickly — reserve your seat today.
Halloween Hike & Meet the "Creepy" Critters
A guided hike through the late-fall woods at Westmoreland Sanctuary, followed by a chance to meet the sanctuary's animal ambassadors, including snakes, bugs and other misunderstood "creepy" critters. Costumes are encouraged, with a costume contest and prizes.
Fall Family Fun at Waveny Park
Postponed from Oct. 16. NC Parks & Rec's fall family evening: pumpkin patch, hayride, corn maze, petting zoo, illusionist David Garrity and a Great Pumpkin movie ($15; register).
The Beatles: A Magical Musical History Tour Vol. 1 with Eliot Goldberg
Beatles history evening presented by the historical society.
The Real Thing
Katonah Classic Stage presents Tom Stoppard's comedy about love, ideals and language, directed by Jonathan Fielding. Evening performance followed by a talkback with the cast.
Costumes & Cocktails: 2026 Halloween Party
A Halloween party at the Playhouse hosted by Gianna and Chazz Palminteri, with cocktails, music, lite bites, beer, wine and punch. Come in costume.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with “Tapestry”, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical takes you back to where it all began — and takes you on the ride of a lifetime.
Beautiful is the inspiring tale about a girl who became King with a stirring book by the late Oscar and Tony-nominated Douglas McGrath and the music and lyrics of icons Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. Featuring such unforgettable classics as "You've Got a Friend", "One Fine Day", "So Far Away", "Take Good Care of My Baby", "Up on the Roof", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling", "Will You Love Me Tomorrow", and "Natural Woman", this Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with the songs you remember and a story you'll never forget.
Rated PG: Recommended for audiences ages 8 and up
Performances: Wednesday and Thursdays at 7pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2 & 8pm, Sundays at 2pm, running October 24 - November 22.
Sensory Friendly Performance: Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 2pm (please email boxoffice@actofct.org for more information)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live Shadow Cast
Halloween screening with a live shadow cast.
Better Bird Shots: Photography Workshop with Dr. Loren Merrill
Bird photography workshop (rescheduled date).
Pleasantville Farmers Market
Year-round Saturday farmers market in downtown Pleasantville.
John Jay Homestead Farm Market
Saturday farm market at John Jay Homestead (members get first pick 9–9:30am).
Ridgefield Halloween Walk
The Town of Ridgefield’s annual Halloween Walk brings costumed trick-or-treaters to Main Street from 10am to noon.
Katonah CandyLand Walk
Pick up a CandyLand bag and map at Petite Art Studio, then stroll downtown Katonah collecting candy and a map sticker at each participating business. Includes a creepy storytime at Katonah Reading Room. Bag and map are $5. Hosted by the Katonah Chamber of Commerce and Petite Art Studio.
The Real Thing
Katonah Classic Stage presents Tom Stoppard's comedy about love, ideals and language, directed by Jonathan Fielding. Matinee followed by a talkback with the cast.
Evnin Rising Stars (Concert I)
Rosen House Music Room, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts. Tickets from $35 / Free for ages 12 and under.
Young artists from Caramoor's Evnin Rising Stars mentoring program perform in a pair of afternoon concerts for which the program's Artistic Director, cellist Marcy Rosen, is joined by distinguished artists Soovin Kim, violin, and Dimitri Murrath, viola. These concerts are the capstone of a weeklong residency at Caramoor in which these young musicians participate in workshops, reading sessions, and ensemble rehearsals, culminating in live performances with their mentors. Since 1992, this program has identified some of the finest musicians of the next generation and helped them cross the threshold from their student years into the early stages of a professional career. Tickets are free for ages 18 and under. Part of the Rosen House Concert Series. Program: Mozart String Quintet in C Major, K. 515; Janáček String Quartet No. 2 "Intimate Letters"; Franck Piano Quintet in F Minor.
Inclusive Trick-or-Treat
Team Nikhil and the Town of Bedford host an accessible, all-abilities trick-or-treat on a flat neighborhood street in The Farms, where participating neighbors hand out candy and non-edible treats from their driveways. Picture icons and voice-output switches are provided so every child can say "Trick-or-Treat." Parking is at Bedford Village Memorial Park, with accessible parking on Jefferson Lane with a placard. Free; pre-registration is required.
Bedford Fire Department Halloween Parade
The Bedford Fire Department hosts its annual Halloween Parade, starting at the firehouse. No tricks and all treats!
The Real Thing
Katonah Classic Stage presents Tom Stoppard's comedy about love, ideals and language, directed by Jonathan Fielding. Evening performance followed by a talkback with the cast.
Muscoot Farm Farmers Market
Weekly Sunday farmers market at Muscoot Farm with local produce, baked goods, meats, cheeses and more.
SM&NC Sunday Farm Market
Weekly farm market with local produce and products from area vendors; free admission.
Halloween Family Trail Walk!
Work out all the sugar from the night before with a family hike on the trails! Keep that costume ON and join us for some Halloween fun....Register today and join other families in our community for a spirited morning trail walk on the BRLA .... including a few surprise treats!
Free First Sunday at Keeler Tavern Museum
Free admission on the first Sunday of the month, including a tour of the historic museum, current exhibits and free activities for all ages in the Garden House. No registration needed.
Meet the Orchestra ft. Western CT Youth Orchestra
Family concert at The Ridgefield Playhouse.
The Real Thing
Katonah Classic Stage presents Tom Stoppard's comedy about love, ideals and language, directed by Jonathan Fielding. Closing performance.
Evnin Rising Stars (Concert II)
Rosen House Music Room, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts. Tickets from $35 / Free for ages 12 and under.
Young artists from Caramoor's Evnin Rising Stars mentoring program perform in a pair of afternoon concerts for which the program's Artistic Director, cellist Marcy Rosen, is joined by distinguished artists Soovin Kim, violin, and Dimitri Murrath, viola. These concerts are the capstone of a weeklong residency at Caramoor in which these young musicians participate in workshops, reading sessions, and ensemble rehearsals, culminating in live performances with their mentors. Since 1992, this program has identified some of the finest musicians of the next generation and helped them cross the threshold from their student years into the early stages of a professional career. Tickets are free for ages 18 and under. Part of the Rosen House Concert Series. Program: Beethoven Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 16; Bartók String Quartet No. 6; Brahms String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111
The Beatles: Music That Shaped Art, Style & Culture with Eliot Goldberg
Beatles expert Eliot Goldberg (Volume 2 of the NCMHS Beatles series).
Opening Reception: Life Still at The Gallery at Yellow Studio
The Gallery at Yellow Studio presents Life Still, a group exhibition featuring Noa Charuvi, Allison Green, Marie McNicholas, Lily Morgan, Sophie Reisz, and Lindsey Cherek Waller, on view October 24 through November 29, 2026.
Bringing together painting, sculpture, and installation, the exhibition approaches objects and interiors, some of art history's most enduring subject matter, from a distinctly contemporary viewpoint, nodding to the traditional format while asking what we notice and what we value. The artists turn their attention to things that are easily passed by or dismissed, from household wares and garments to a single radish or a wedge of blue cheese.
Join us for an opening reception on Sunday, November 1, from 4 to 6pm, at Yellow Monkey Village in Cross River, NY.
Midnight Family + Q&A with Director Luke Lorentzen
Screening and Q&A with the director and healthcare professionals from White Plains Hospital.
Make-Modern Election Day Camp at The Mather Homestead
A day camp for students in kindergarten through 5th grade, creating art inspired by the original WPA National Parks posters. Children go home with four projects and learn about the National Parks, the WPA and the Mather Homestead. Registration required.
Armonk Outdoor Art Show x Atelier Modern: A Curated Selection
On view November 3 through November 7. The Armonk Outdoor Art Show partners with Atelier Modern for a pop-up exhibition featuring a curated selection of works by Art Show artists, with artwork available to purchase in support of the North Castle Public Library.
Special gallery reception: Thursday, November 5, 4–6pm.
Participating artists include Stephen Anglim, Tricia Caracappa, Kimberley Charbonneau, Matt Gabel, Bob Gherardi, Pepa Gonzalez, Liz Green, Natalie Katz, Alissa Leigh, Evan Lorberbaum, Carol Luz, Phillip Michaels, Michael Patterson, Jessica Porter, Anita Rundles, Kamilla Tatka, Sharon Strine and Stuart Yankell.
School’s Out / Art’s In at KMA
Make a mess with us! The KMA’s school vacation workshops for kids introduce mixed-media art creations inspired by the artworks on view, from weaving wire and printmaking to image layering and multimedia collage. Workshops at 10:00am, 11:30am and 1:00pm; registration required.
Rosen House Studio Nights: Art and Aperitifs
Rosen House, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts. Tickets: $45.
Unwind with a creative evening at Caramoor in this art class for adults led by Kristen Lowe, professional ceramicist and painter. Each session explores a different medium, including drawing, painting, and sculpting, with projects inspired by curated works from the Rosen House. Open to all experience levels and perfect for date night, a girls' night, or a fun way to meet fellow art lovers, guests are invited to bring their favorite beverage for a relaxed and social evening. All materials and glassware are provided, and no prior experience is necessary.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with “Tapestry”, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical takes you back to where it all began — and takes you on the ride of a lifetime.
Beautiful is the inspiring tale about a girl who became King with a stirring book by the late Oscar and Tony-nominated Douglas McGrath and the music and lyrics of icons Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. Featuring such unforgettable classics as "You've Got a Friend", "One Fine Day", "So Far Away", "Take Good Care of My Baby", "Up on the Roof", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling", "Will You Love Me Tomorrow", and "Natural Woman", this Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with the songs you remember and a story you'll never forget.
Rated PG: Recommended for audiences ages 8 and up
Performances: Wednesday and Thursdays at 7pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2 & 8pm, Sundays at 2pm, running October 24 - November 22.
Sensory Friendly Performance: Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 2pm (please email boxoffice@actofct.org for more information)
Food Is My Language: A Conversation with Author Jenna Helwig
Author and food editor Jenna Helwig launches the library's new food-centered conversation series and talks about her mystery novel The Foreign Correspondent's Wife. Registration requested.
The Inner Shift: A Monthly Wellness Circle
A monthly wellness circle led by Dr. Kousouli, a chiropractor and hypnotist, introducing relaxation, personal growth and mind-body wellness, with a new topic each month.
New Canaan Chamber Music: Romance in the Air
New Canaan Chamber Music presents “Romance in the Air,” with flutist Demarre McGill, Elizabeth Koch Tiscione on oboe and English horn, clarinetist Yoonah Kim, bassoonist Harrison Hollingsworth, hornist David Byrd-Marrow, organist Terence J. Flanagan and pianist Andrew Armstrong. Performances are Thursday, November 5 at 3pm and Friday, November 6 at 7pm.
The program includes Chaminade’s Flute Concertino, Sibelius’s The Swan of Tuonela, Jessie Montgomery’s Peace, Saint-Saëns’s Bassoon Sonata, Piazzolla’s Oblivion, Poulenc’s Sextet and Françaix’s L’Heure du Berger.
Ridgefield Sip 'n' Shop
Sip & Shop returns to downtown Ridgefield: holiday shopping with sips and treats at participating shops, music at Town Hall and specials at local restaurants.
Ladies' Night Out at KMA
An evening of art, shopping and socializing at the Katonah Museum of Art.
Endeavor at Caramoor: The American Soldier Performance
A special evening with Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship at Caramoor: cocktails and light bites at 6pm, followed by a performance at 7pm in the Music Room of the Rosen House.
The Pantry Giving Gallery
The Giving Gallery is a special auction event showcasing the work of local artists to raise funds for The Pantry, a weekly choice food pantry serving the communities of Northern Westchester.
Lecture: “War Comes to Middlesex: 250 Years On”
Historian Thomas Balcerski, Professor of History at Eastern Connecticut State University and Director of the Center for Connecticut Studies, speaks at the Museum of Darien.
Hard Headed Comedy
Hard Headed Comedy presents a jam-packed show with an exclusive line-up of performers. Starring Jane Condon, Charles McBee, Gastor Almonte and Luz Michelle.
Drop-in Friday at The William Louis-Dreyfus Foundation
View The William Louis-Dreyfus Foundation’s art collection in its galleries anytime between 11am and 5pm, with brief curator highlights at 11:30 and 3:30.
Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience
Live at The Ridgefield Playhouse. Shows at 5pm and 8pm.
Nights Out: Whiskey & Woodfire
A whiskey tasting with brand ambassadors, paired with Sally's Apizza New Haven-style pies ($75–$85).
New Canaan Chamber Music: Romance in the Air
New Canaan Chamber Music presents “Romance in the Air,” with flutist Demarre McGill, Elizabeth Koch Tiscione on oboe and English horn, clarinetist Yoonah Kim, bassoonist Harrison Hollingsworth, hornist David Byrd-Marrow, organist Terence J. Flanagan and pianist Andrew Armstrong. Performances are Thursday, November 5 at 3pm and Friday, November 6 at 7pm.
The program includes Chaminade’s Flute Concertino, Sibelius’s The Swan of Tuonela, Jessie Montgomery’s Peace, Saint-Saëns’s Bassoon Sonata, Piazzolla’s Oblivion, Poulenc’s Sextet and Françaix’s L’Heure du Berger.
Aaron Diehl, piano
Rosen House Music Room, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts. Tickets from $55.
Presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center. Pianist Aaron Diehl has quietly re-defined the lines between jazz and classical, and built a global career around his nuanced, understated approach to music-making. He has collaborated with musical giants such as Wynton Marsalis, Cécile McLorin Salvant, and Philip Glass. Diehl serves as the Artistic Director of the Jazz in July Festival at 92NY and frequently performs as a soloist with the New York Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Cleveland Orchestra. A familiar presence at Caramoor, Diehl recorded his debut solo album, Live at Caramoor, at the venue in 2008. Part of the Rosen House Concert Series.
Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience (8pm show)
The Long Island Medium brings her live show to Ridgefield; second performance of the day.
Pleasantville Farmers Market
Year-round Saturday farmers market in downtown Pleasantville.
John Jay Homestead Farm Market
Saturday farm market at John Jay Homestead (members get first pick 9–9:30am).
Fine Day Holiday Fair
The Fine Day Holiday Fair returns to the Bedford Post Inn on November 7 and 8 with 50 vendors. First Arrivals tickets (9 to 11am) include guaranteed on-site parking.
2nd Annual Westchester Book Festival
Celebrate stories and the people who tell them at the Westchester Book Festival. Meet authors, hear lively conversations, discover your next favorite read, and connect with fellow book lovers. This year’s program features Malcolm Gladwell, Hernan Diaz, Maria Semple, David Pogue and more. Whether you come for one discussion or make a day of it, the festival offers a welcoming place to explore new ideas and share a love of books. Presented by KVIS.
Ridgefield's Great Estates Bus Tour
Town Historian Jack Sanders, author of Ridgefield's Great Estates, leads a 25-mile mini-bus tour of more than 20 grand estates that covered much of Ridgefield a century ago, presented by the Ridgefield Historical Society. The tour begins and ends at Jesse Lee Church, involves no walking, and is limited to 16 people.
The Competition (on 35mm) + Q&A with Amy Irving
A 35mm screening of The Competition, the romance set in the world of a high-stakes piano competition starring Richard Dreyfuss and Amy Irving, followed by a Q&A with Amy Irving. Part of the series Starring Amy Irving.
Puptacular Snickerdoodle & Pinkalicious 20th Anniversary
Children's book celebration with Elm Street Books.
Westchester Book Fest at KMA: Phylisha Villanueva
KMA's session of the Westchester Book Festival, featuring Phylisha Villanueva.
Yentl + Q&A with Amy Irving
A screening of Barbra Streisand’s Yentl followed by a Q&A with Amy Irving. Part of the series Starring Amy Irving.
2026 MONOTHON Auction & Party
Join the Center for Contemporary Printmaking for our annual MONOTHON Auction & Party!
Come see all the incredible monotypes created during Monothon Print Week and bid on your favorites, along with an exciting selection of live auction items featuring works by renowned artists!
This year’s Live Auction will include prints by Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, Tom Huck, Xylor Jane, Lisa Breslow, and more. With an incredible lineup of artwork, there will be plenty to discover and bid on throughout the evening.
We are pleased to host this year’s event at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan, a beautiful venue that we have all enjoyed in years past!
The party is a fundraising ticketed event and will include a silent auction, live auction, heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine, and other beverages.
Silent Auction begins at 5:00 PM.
Live Auction begins promptly at 7:00 PM.
See you there!
LMF/BELDEN HOUSE MAHJONG RETREAT
We are delighted to invite you to our first La Maison Fête Signature Retreat, November 8-10, 2026 in Litchfield, Ct.. A three-day gathering blending gracious hospitality, artful exploration, and a splash of Mahjong LMF style! Limited to 40 guests.
What’s Included:
Two nights accommodations at the Belden House and Mews
Welcome cocktails and canapés
Private four-course wine tasting dinner with Belden House chef Tyler Heckman
Breakfast Monday & Tuesday morning
Morning yoga offered Monday & Tuesday
Three Mahjong guided play sessions and open play at your own leisure. Cocktails and / or canapés during each session
Lunch Monday afternoon at Belden House
Signature La Maison Fete gift bag
And us! Brett and Deanna, behind the scenes and front and center every day hosting you!!
Fine Day Holiday Fair
The Fine Day Holiday Fair returns to the Bedford Post Inn on November 7 and 8 with 50 vendors. First Arrivals tickets (9 to 11am) include guaranteed on-site parking.
Muscoot Farm Farmers Market
Weekly Sunday farmers market at Muscoot Farm with local produce, baked goods, meats, cheeses and more.
Tavern Culture Series: Western Expansion in the Early Republic
Talk in the Garden House.
25th Anniversary: A Knight's Tale (2001)
Celebrating its 25th anniversary! The 14th century takes a rocking new twist in A KNIGHT'S TALE - a stylish, exciting, action-packed adventure starring Heath Ledger from acclaimed director Brian Helgeland. Featuring heroic performances from Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell and Alan Tudyk. Heath Ledger stars as William Thatcher, a peasant squire who breaks all the rules when he passes himself off as a nobleman and takes the jousting world by storm. The only thing standing between William and his dream of becoming the World Champion is bad boy Count Adhemar. When the two rivals go lance to lance at the world finals to determine who will be named the ultimate champion, you'd better hang on tight for the ride of your life!
Conversations at Caramoor: Anthony Roth Costanzo on Countertenor
Rosen House Music Room, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts. Tickets: $25.
Join us at Caramoor for a talk with Anthony Roth Costanzo, one of today's leading opera singers, celebrating his debut book, Countertenor. Part memoir, part cultural history, the book traces the countertenor voice from its origins in the castrati of the baroque era to its singular place in opera today, exploring how this extraordinary range continues to challenge our ideas of gender, identity, and sound itself. With the same wit and vitality that define his performances, Costanzo reflects on his own path as a singer, producer, and curator shaping the future of the art form. Copies of Countertenor will be available for purchase, with a book signing to follow the talk.
Curators in Conversation: Edward J. Sullivan
Curator talk with art historian Edward J. Sullivan.
Historical Fiction Authors Discuss Bringing the Past to Life
Novelists Suzanne Nelson, Diana Giovinazzo and Weina Dai Randel discuss the craft of writing historical fiction. Registration requested.
Being Heumann
Siân Heder’s film, based on true events, about Judy Heumann and the 1977 occupation of a federal building, starring Ruth Madeley and Mark Ruffalo.
In-Person Meditation
A guided meditation gathering for beginners and experienced meditators alike, with shared learning and a chance to slow down with neighbors.
Tai Chi for Balance & Coordination
A free beginner Tai Chi and Qi Gong class focused on balance and coordination. All ages and levels of mobility are welcome.
Let's Talk: Base Camp Parenting with Susan Bauerfeld & Chris Parrott
Relentless worry is currently the norm for parents. While concern about important issues is certainly beneficial, worrying about them is not. But, worrying can be a hard habit to break, even though it often causes added stress and anxiety in the home. In Base Camp Parenting: Worry Less to Help Your Kids More, Susan Bauerfeld and Chris Parrott give parents the tools necessary to shift away from worrying. They discuss the adverse impact of parental worrying on “Base Camp”--the environment in which children are raised--and show how shifting attention away from worried thinking is crucial to overall health and well-being. In addition, they provide parents with an easy-to-implement four-step process that leaves families calmer, more connected, and better prepared to handle situations as they arise. By following this process, parents model how best to cope with the stress and anxiety of everyday life, leading their children to become more resilient, capable, and healthy. In a culture where worry is often worn like a badge of honor, Base Camp Parenting is a rallying cry for change, delivering a clear, compassionate roadmap for breaking the worry cycle and building a happier, healthier home.
School’s Out / Art’s In at KMA
Make a mess with us! The KMA’s school vacation workshops for kids introduce mixed-media art creations inspired by the artworks on view, from weaving wire and printmaking to image layering and multimedia collage. Workshops at 10:00am, 11:30am and 1:00pm; registration required.
Armonk Veterans Day Memorial Service
Veterans Day memorial service at American Legion Post 1097.
Journey Into the World of Tea: Herbal Infusions
Tea tasting and talk on herbal infusions.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with “Tapestry”, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical takes you back to where it all began — and takes you on the ride of a lifetime.
Beautiful is the inspiring tale about a girl who became King with a stirring book by the late Oscar and Tony-nominated Douglas McGrath and the music and lyrics of icons Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. Featuring such unforgettable classics as "You've Got a Friend", "One Fine Day", "So Far Away", "Take Good Care of My Baby", "Up on the Roof", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling", "Will You Love Me Tomorrow", and "Natural Woman", this Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with the songs you remember and a story you'll never forget.
Rated PG: Recommended for audiences ages 8 and up
Performances: Wednesday and Thursdays at 7pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2 & 8pm, Sundays at 2pm, running October 24 - November 22.
Sensory Friendly Performance: Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 2pm (please email boxoffice@actofct.org for more information)
Mather Homestead Field Trip to Hamilton Grange National Memorial
Group trip to Alexander Hamilton's home in Manhattan.
Darien Chamber Holiday Networking Mixer & Annual Awards
The Darien Chamber's holiday mixer and annual awards.
Eat, Drink and Decorate! at Muscoot Farm
Adult evening of food, drinks and holiday decorating.
The Art of Painting with Jan Dilenschneider
The Nature Aglow artist demonstrates her approach live, then guides guests through their own acrylic painting ($75–$85).
Darien Land Trust Annual Meeting with Ethan Tapper
The Darien Land Trust’s annual meeting features forester, ecologist and author Ethan Tapper, who will share insights from his new book, The Forest Year: Finding Hope in a World Worth Saving.
Local Author Talk with Elizabeth Bracken-Thompson
Elizabeth Bracken-Thompson, a former Miss New Jersey who became one of the youngest vice presidents at Gannett and later a partner at Thompson & Bender, discusses her debut memoir.
Cult Classic: Snowpiercer (2013)
After a failed climate experiment triggers a global Ice Age, the last survivors of humanity live aboard the Snowpiercer, a train endlessly circling the globe. As a rigid class system divides its passengers, a rebellion begins in the train’s tail section, setting off a thrilling journey toward the powerful figure who controls it all. Directed by Bong Joon Ho and starring Chris Evans, Tilda Swinton, Octavia Spencer, and Ed Harris, this visionary sci-fi thriller has become a modern cult classic. Part of our Cult Classic series, introduced by Programming Associate Eliana Choi.
Nina Sankovitch: "Universal Friend: Forgotten Hero of the American Revolution"
Author talk in the Garden House.
Annette Gordon-Reed Presents "The Founding of Our Nation"
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed.
Festive Home 2026 Opening Preview Party
Preview party for RGOA's holiday shopping exhibit ($25/$30).
Pleasantville Farmers Market
Year-round Saturday farmers market in downtown Pleasantville.
John Jay Homestead Farm Market
Saturday farm market at John Jay Homestead (members get first pick 9–9:30am).
Native American Stone Structures of the Lower Hudson Valley
Talk and walk on local stone structures.
Bandits on the Run
Bandits on the Run is an indie-folk-pop-americana outfit consisting of three lead singers who also play guitar, cello, suitcase drum, accordion, and various toy instruments. They hail from Brooklyn, NY and are known for their vivacious performance style, genre-defying sound, soaring harmonies, and ability to make music-magic happen everywhere from subway platforms to concert halls. Their three-part harmonies have been heard filling iconic venues while opening for The Wood Brothers’ 2025 East Coast tour, on the main stages at Colorado’s Rocky Mount Folks Fest and Michigan’s Blissfest, and in a sold out residency at Manhattan’s Bowery Electric.
Stand-Up Comedy at Take 3
An evening of live stand-up comedy in the JBFC's Take 3 Wine Bar & Café.
The Breath Between: Shiri Zorn Trio
Vocalist Shiri Zorn brings her acclaimed project, The Breath Between, to the Bedford Playhouse this October. DownBeat Magazine has praised her voice as "cool, calm, and cerebral," noting its "pure tone and scalpel-like precision," the perfect instrument for a concert where, as Zorn puts it, the unexpected is to be expected. The evening finds American Songbook classics reimagined through the lens of Middle Eastern influence and Brazilian rhythm, with Zorn's intercultural phrasing guiding the trio into new territory on familiar ground. Joining her are two extraordinary collaborators: pianist Matt King, winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition and a Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition semi-finalist, whose own recordings have fused the music of Monk with the pulse of Brazilian rhythm, and percussionist Brian Melick, an Eddies Hall of Fame inductee with over 450 recording credits, whose hand-crafted instruments bring texture and depth to every performance. Together, this trio builds a space for deep listening and unexpected connection. Come find stillness in the music, lose track of time, and lean into the profound.
Free admission. Event info
Rippowam Cisqua School Fall Open House
We can’t wait to welcome you to Rippowam Cisqua School!
RCS is an independent school in Bedford, NY, serving students from Junior PreK through Grade 8. Our immersive, hands-on curriculum empowers children to grow as independent thinkers, confident communicators, and engaged leaders.
Join us for our Fall Admissions Open House
Friday, October 16 | 9:15 a.m.
Rippowam Cisqua School | 439 Cantitoe Street, Bedford, NY 10506
We’d love to introduce you to our community, share what makes RCS special, and get to know your family.
Let's Talk: No Country for Mothers
No Country for Mothers is a documentary investigation into the lies used throughout history to distract and divide American mothers. The film opens on a simple truth: motherhood in America is impossible by design. Work ends at 6, but school pickup is at 3. Child care costs more than a paycheck. Some moms are back at work two weeks after giving birth. Moms aren't broken. The system is. So why hasn't it changed? Because every time mothers get close to fixing it, someone hands them a culture war instead. Tradwife versus girlboss. Working mom versus stay-at-home mom. It's the same fight on repeat since the 1950s, just in new costumes. And it works, because the worst thing you can accuse a woman of is being a bad mother. So moms take the bait. They spend their energy defending their choices instead of demanding better ones. And while they fight each other, nothing changes. No Country for Mothers traces that struggle through American history and travels the country to hear from the moms actually living it. Most don't want to milk a cow or hustle past their kids' bedtimes. They're just trying to get through the week without a sick kid or a broken car blowing up the budget.
Dueling for the Den
The Foundation for Bedford Central Schools' largest fundraiser of the year is a dueling-piano-style evening, with BCSD music teachers Bryan Filetto, Michelle Landerer, Matt Vanacoro and Jess Vanacoro taking audience requests and Fox Lane High School's FoxTones opening the night. The evening includes food and drinks and will recognize Christy Bekkelund for her work with the AVID program.
Permission to Speak: A Creative Woman's Guide to Public Speaking with Shelley Molad
Shelley Molad leads a workshop at Yellow Studio Arts Center on easing nerves and connecting with an audience, using breathing exercises and voice work. Participants practice pacing, diction and delivery with material they bring, improvise or write during the session.
Second Chance Foods | Imagine More: Annual Benefit & Celebration
Our Fifth Annual Benefit is an opportunity to celebrate the people, partnerships, and pivotal moments that made this first decade possible, and to look ahead with excitement and hope to everything still to come. Join us for a festive, inspiring evening filled with:
An immersive visual celebration of our past, present, and future through photography, lighting, and storytelling.
An incredible silent auction.
A multicourse meal inspired by the Second Chance Foods Kitchen.
Growing Up in a Changing World: A Conversation About Puberty and Health Education
Rippowam Cisqua School's Future of Education lecture series hosts Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett, co-founders of Less Awkward, hosts of the podcast This Is So Awkward and co-authors of This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained. They are also the authors of That Health Class, the health and wellness curriculum launching at RCS this year.
NCMHS Third Annual Wine Tasting with Francos Wine Merchants
Wine tasting benefiting the historical society.
Wicker: Preview Screening + Q&A with Filmmakers
Preview of the Olivia Colman/Peter Dinklage comedy Wicker before it opens Oct. 30, followed by a Q&A with filmmakers Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson.
Cultivating Hope: A Wellness Luncheon
Pause, re-center and connect with community at a restorative day of wellness, works and lunch, benefitting Hope’s Door’s mission to protect and empower.
*Luncheon only tickets
onecau.se/hopewell
Sense and Sensibility: Early Access Movie Party
An early preview screening of the new Sense and Sensibility, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles. Come in your comfiest pajamas; tickets include a welcome drink and a dessert treat before the film.
Artist Talk & Curator Tour: Jan Dilenschneider, Nature Aglow
Artist Jan Dilenschneider and curator Roanne Wilcox lead a free tour of the exhibition Nature Aglow.
Journey into the World of Tea | Black Teas
Explore the rich history behind the major black teas of the world. Taste the differences between samples from famous regions in India like Darjeeling and Assam, including the Full Moon Darjeeling, to black teas from the lowlands of Ceylon (now known as Sri Lanka) and classics from China like Keemun and Yunnan, widely believed to be the birthplace of tea.
Journey Into the World of Tea offers a tranquil, in-depth exploration of tea traditions through guided tastings, demonstrations, and engaging conversation. This six-part series takes place in the glass-enclosed Tea Pavilion, and is led by Grace Farms Tea Expert and Educator Frank Kwei, who brings decades of knowledge to each session.
Max Mara Pop-up at the Bedford Post Inn
Join Max Mara for an exclusive fall shopping experience in celebration of their 75th anniversary, at Bedford Post Inn. Discover the Fall/Winter 2026 collection and signature Icon Coats, complemented by exclusive seasonal moments and luxury brand experiences.
The Bedford Post Inn
954 Old Post Road, Bedford, NY
Create & Gild: Decorative Tray Workshop
In this four hour workshop led by an instructor from the Isabel O'Neil studio, students are guided through the process of gilding using variegated metallic leaf.
Participants will created customized monogrammed trays to take home the same day.
All supplies will be provided.
$225 per person / Please register here: https://carriagebarn.org/event/decorative-tray-workshop/
Class will be limited to ten participants.
SOLD OUT: An Evening with Andrew McMahon and His Piano
Live at The Ridgefield Playhouse.
The Disappearance of My Mother + Q&A
Q&A with JBFC Artists in Residence director Beniamino Barrese and editor Valentina Cicogna.
Literary Evening: The Poetry of Wendell Berry
An evening exploring the poetry of Wendell Berry.
Wine Pairing for the People with Cha McCoy & Layla Schlack
Authors Cha McCoy and Layla Schlack talk wine pairing.
Author Talk: The Living Declaration with Ted Widmer
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. 250 years after they were written, these words remain at once familiar and startling. What do they mean to us today? Do we understand them in the same way the Founders did? Historian and former presidential speechwriter Ted Widmer seeks to answer these questions by returning to where the nation’s story began, the Declaration of Independence, to trace the remarkable history of how it came to be and how it has shaped the democratic aspirations of Americans and other peoples for more than two centuries. Weaving together more than sixty fascinating original texts, in The Living Declaration, Widmer finds in the words of succeeding generations of Americans—radicals and conservatives, revolutionary insurgents and civil rights leaders, presidents and philosophers—the key to understanding the extraordinary durability of America’s founding ideas. Moderated by Playhouse Founder John Farr.
