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🦈 Jaws Movie Night
Sat., Jul. 25 | Harbor Island Park, Mamaroneck | Family fun 6p, Film 8:30p | Free
 
Spielberg's original summer blockbuster screens on the waterfront. Before the film, there's a shark slip and slide, the Harbor Island spray ground, temporary tattoos, live acoustic music, drinks from The Mariner, and marine science crafts with The STEM Alliance. Free parking from 6p.
Watch a shark movie next to the actual water, if you dare →
 
✌️ Peace and Love
Sat., Jul. 25 | Harvest Moon Farm and Orchard, North Salem | 5p-9p | $15 (3 and under free)
 
A Woodstock-inspired evening on the farm with live music from Back to the Garden 1969 playing the sounds of the 1969 festival. There's a tie-dye station, a kids train ride, wood-fired pizza, craft beer, hard cider, and farm soft serve.
Tie-dye something, grab a pint, and let 1969 come to you →
 
🎭 Gotta Sing ‘80s
Sun., Aug. 2 | Ron Blacks Beer Hall, White Plains | 7p | $22+
 
Gotta Sing returns to Ron Blacks with an 80s sing-along party for GenX-ers, Boomers and beyond. It might sound like karaoke, but it’s not! No one is handed a mic to sing solo, the lyrics are shown to the entire room and everyone sings together.
If you love the hits of the ‘80s, you’ll love the Gotta Sing sing-along →

 
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🦋 Butterfly Walk
Fri., Jul. 24 | Caramoor, Katonah | 11a | $10 adult, free for children under 12
 
A guided walk through Caramoor's Sunken Garden when its native plants are in peak bloom, led by Greenwich Audubon's Ryan MacLean who covers local butterflies, birds, and their migration patterns.
 
🚀 Moonbase: The Next Step
Fri., Jul. 24 | Hudson River Museum Planetarium, Yonkers | 6p | Ticket prices vary, check link for details
 
A planetarium show on the effort to build a permanent scientific outpost on the Moon and the radiation, low gravity, and toxic dust that stand in the way. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
 
🏉 New York Exiles Youth Rugby Clinic
Sat., Jul. 25 | The Stadium at Memorial Field, Mount Vernon | 1p-3p | $50
 
A two-hour clinic run by New York Exiles coaches and players, open to U18 with no experience necessary. Registration includes a game ticket, T-shirt, snacks, and the chance to serve as a Ball Runner or Player Pal at the Exiles vs. Boston Banshees match at 5p.
 
🎈 Balloonapalooza
Sat., Jul. 25 | Whimmsi, Ossining | 4p-5p | $20/child ($5 off second with code Sibling)
 
An hour-long balloon dance party with balloons dropping throughout the room and music the whole time. Best for ages 3-8.
 
🔥 Tales of a Traveller with S'mores
Sat., Jul. 25 | Sleepy Hollow Cemetery North Gate, Sleepy Hollow | 8p | $25
 
Hear Washington Irving's Strange Stories by a Nervous Gentleman read aloud around an open fire, with all the s'mores you can toast. Ages 12 and up.
 
📞 E.T. on the Big Screen
Sun., Jul. 26 | Mamaroneck Cinemas | 10a | $13
 
Video Vault, in collaboration with LMC Media and A-Sides with Jon Chattman, brings the 80s classic back to the big screen at Mamaroneck Cinemas.
 
🐶 Storytime with Mochi
Sun., Jul. 26 | Westchester Children's Museum, Rye | 10:30a-11:30a | Included with admission
 
Storytime with the museum's resident therapy dog this Sunday morning on Rye’s Sound shore.
 
🇮🇹 Italian Heritage Festival
Sun., Jul. 26 | Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla | 12p-6p | Free
 
Italian food, children's games, cultural exhibits, handmade arts and crafts, DJ music, and live performances from Carozza Entertainment. Rain or shine. Bring blankets or chairs; no coolers. Free parking.

🎬 Peekskill Film Festival
Fri.-Sat., Jul. 24-25 | Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, Peekskill | Films from 7p-11p | Ticket prices vary
 
Two days of independent film in its 11th year, with award-winning narrative features, documentaries, shorts, horror, and comedy, filmmaker Q&As, and networking after parties inside a classic movie palace.
 
😂 The Comedy Ward
Fri., Jul. 24 | 18th Ward Brewing, New Rochelle | 8:30p | Free
 
The Comedy Ward returns to New Rochelle’s 18th Ward Brewing with a free night of comedy featuring Rosie Peña, Will Purpura, Lee Syatt, Francesca Maglione, and Andrew Steiner.

🀄 American Mahjong Open Play
Sat., Jul. 25 | Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla | 10a-12p | Free
 
Bring friends or make new ones over a round of the tile-based game of skill, strategy, and luck.
 
🎷 Jazz Festival
Sat., Jul. 25 | Caramoor, Katonah | 12p | $64+
 
A full day of jazz across Caramoor's 81 acres, presented with Jazz at Lincoln Center and headlined by pianist Emmet Cohen. The lineup runs deep, from Grammy winner Miguel Zenón to a Virgin Islands-rooted band and a family musical storytime.
 
🎶 Sound Shore Songwriter Showcase
Sat., Jul. 25 | The Rye Arts Center, Rye | 7p-8:30p | $20
 
A writers-round showcase modeled on Nashville's Bluebird Cafe, where singer-songwriters perform original music and share the stories behind it. This round features host Paul Jensen of Rye, Janie Barnett, and Erik Rabasca.
 
😂 Comedy From Scratch: Sonya Vai and Ben Frank
Sat., Jul. 25 | The Idea Kitchen, Larchmont | Seating 7:30p, Show 8p | $25 advance, $30 day of
 
The award-winning Comedy From Scratch returns to Larchmont, featuring Sonya Vai and Ben Frank, hosted by Ben Asher. BYOB, no drink minimum, free parking.
 
🕯️ Pressed Flower Candles
Sun., Jul. 26 | Honest Art, Ardsley | 3p-4p | $45
 
Turn a pre-made soy candle into a botanical piece using pressed flowers, with wax tools, supplies, and guided instruction provided. Beginner-friendly; you take the finished candle home the same day.
 
🎭 A Midsummer Night's Dream
Through Sun., Jul. 26 | Lyndhurst Greenhouse, Tarrytown | 7p-8:30p | $59+
 
M&M Performing Arts stages Shakespeare's romantic comedy with a 1960s spin, performed in the open-air Palm Court under the metal frame of an 1880s Gothic greenhouse. Picnicking encouraged beforehand.

Game nights are having a moment in Westchester, and if you've ever wanted to host a poker or casino night without the stress of figuring out the rules or rounding up chips, QueenBPoker is the answer. They come to your home, venue, office, and handle everything you may need from teaching the table to running the night. Casual, corporate, charity. No experience needed, just people who want a good time.
 
Plan your game night →

🎪 Orange County Fair
Through Sun., Aug. 2 | Orange County Fairgrounds, Middletown | Open daily | Combo gate and ride wristband from $31.25
 
New York's oldest fair, in its 186th year, with rides, fair food, tribute bands in a new amphitheater, a petting zoo, and two debuts: a Circus Murcia big-top show and the Wild Wheels Wall of Death motorcycle thrill show.
 
🎡 Putnam County Fair and 4-H Showcase
Sat.-Sun., Jul. 25-26 | Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, Carmel | Sat. 10a-7p, Sun. 11a-5p | Free
 
A country fair with food trucks, vendors, games, demonstrations, magic shows, inflatables, farm animals, and pony rides. Live music, a classic car show, a Revolutionary War reenactor demonstration, and the fair's first Corgi Race. Free parking and admission.
 
🏒 4th Annual Shoulder Check Showcase
Thu., Jul. 30 | Martire Family Arena, Fairfield, CT | Event starts at 4p, puck drop 6:30p
 
This one’s a must for hockey fans. An NHL All-Star caliber event for a great cause in memory of Darien high school hockey player, Hayden Thorsen. We were lucky enough to attend last year and it was as emotionally powerful as it was star-studded. Already confirmed for this year’s event: Chris Kreider, JT Miller, Adam Fox, Matt Rempe, Trevor Zegras, Gabe Perreault, and so many others. Check the above link for tickets and check here to learn more about the Shoulder Check movement.
 
💗 Muddy Puddles Mess Fest
Sat., Aug. 1 | Kiwi Country Day Camp, Carmel | 11a-3p | $45+
 
Muddy Puddles Mess Fest returns to Kiwi Country Day Camp. The annual fundraiser for the Ty Louis Campbell Foundation for childhood cancer research includes swimming, ziplines, a slip-n-slide, pie tosses, splatter paint, bounce houses, and Peppa Pig. It was one of the most memorable days of our summer last year and we can’t wait to go this year. Please consider supporting the cause!