🌞 A Sunny Westchester Weekend After the Washout

Wild animals at Tarrytown Music Hall, 23 bulldogs loose in Irvington & a Saturday Soirée in Larchmont

May 29, 2026

Happy Friday, Westchester!

 

This is more like it…

…and before you get flashbacks to last weekend’s washout, that Saturday rainy symbol is doing a lot of heavy lifting. Like, “a little rain at 1am” heavy lifting. Looks like we’ll be in the clear these next few days.

 

If your Memorial Day Weekend plans included Playland Park, unfortunately the rain put out the dragon fire and opening hours were either limited or cancelled altogether. You’ll get another shot this weekend with Saturday hours of 12-9p and Sunday 12-8p. Our crew is looking forward to making a day of it very soon. With more rides operational and a genuinely friendlier staff than years past, it’s hard to beat on a sunny day on the Sound. You can check out ride availability here.

 

Now for a Loving Westchester reader public service announcement…

 

Between beach sand, stinky sports gear, snack explosions, wrappers, mystery smells, and the things living under family car seats, we know some Westchester cars are going through tough times right now.

 

We’re teaming up with our friends at Ardsley Car Wash for some amazing contests and giveaways for the Loving Westchester community this summer. We’re talking free washes, gift cards to local favorites, and… ahem… tickets to massive sold out gigs?! The fun starts next week. For now, follow Ardsley Car Wash on Instagram to keep up-to-date on the giveaway news.

 

Loving Westchester will always be free for readers. Partnerships with local businesses like Ardsley Car Wash help us keep it that way… and when those partnerships come with giveaways for you, everyone wins. We've also just added a support button below the edition contents for anyone who gets value from the newsletter or our Instagram each week. It genuinely means a lot.

 

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In today’s edition:

Plus, a message from our partners, WingWoman by QueenBHive, giving you, your business, or brand the visibility and support it needs, and QueenBPoker, hosting your epic game night.

 

Loving Westchester is written by a real-life husband and wife team (Wes & Bec, hi!), completely free, and in your inbox every Tuesday and Friday. If it adds something to your week, you can support us here…

 

Now let’s get to it!

💓 The Pulse

Loving Westchester’s Featured Events!

Sat., May 30 | Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Katonah | 10a-4p | Free

 

Caramoor opens its 81-acre estate for an ‘open grounds’ afternoon with guided tours, samplings of this season’s Afternoon Tea offerings, kids scavenger hunts & crafts, and trials of program offerings: yoga, bird & butterfly walks, and mindful meditation.

 

Sat., May 30 | Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown | 2p | $40.50

 

Wildlife educator Grant Kemmerer brings over a dozen live animals to the Music Hall stage, from wolves and monkeys to critically endangered red ruffed lemurs, for his high-profile, nationally touring show.

 

Sun., May 31 | Rye Village Green, Rye | 10a-2p | $30 per child / $75 family pass

 

Families can come down to enjoy fire trucks, bulldozers, a Tumble Bus, the Rye Nature Center bus, bounce houses, face painting, food trucks, the ArtsMobile, and a live Golden performance on the Village Green, all benefiting the Rye Free Reading Room.

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📆 What’s Happening?

Family Fun!

Sat., May 30 | Westchester Children's Museum, Rye | 10:30a-12:30p & 2-4p | Included with admission

 

Kids explore two drop-in craft sessions packed with free-choice art materials, textures, and supplies to create whatever they imagine. Fun prompts and themed stations keep the creative energy going all day long.

 

Sat., May 30 | Lasdon Public Gardens, Katonah | 11a-12:30p | $10

 

Kids celebrate National Dinosaur Day by baking dino sugar cookies, crafting a Paleo pouch for fossil treasures, and taking a hands-on trail tour that includes touching real dinosaur poo. For ages 5 and up; registration limited.

 

Sat., May 30 | Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla | 11a-3p | Free

 

914PopUps brings a free outdoor community market to the iconic Kensico Dam Plaza, with local vendors, food trucks, live music, and new merchandise at one of Westchester's most scenic public spaces. Free parking for attendees.

 

Sat., May 30 | Garcia's at The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester | 12p | $17.50+

 

The Rock and Roll Playhouse introduces the next generation to the Beatles catalog through games, movement, stories, and live music, with a full set of classic songs reimagined for young audiences. Children under 1 are free.

 

Sun., May 31 | Downtown Irvington | 1-4p | Free

 

The Irvington Arts & Culture Committee kicks off the 4th Annual Bulldog Gallery with a street festival featuring 23 artist-designed bulldog sculptures throughout the village, a scavenger hunt, kids' activities, face painting, live music from The SKAM, and local food.

 

Through May 30 | Palmer Ave. & throughout Larchmont | 10a-6p | Free to attend

 

Dozens of Larchmont businesses bring their sales to the sidewalk for three days of shopping, food, and live music along Palmer Avenue. Musical performances run across Friday and Saturday. The Saturday Soirée runs 2-5p.

 

Fri.-Sun., May 29-31 | Westchester County Center, White Plains | Fri. 3-7p, Sat. 10a-5p, Sun. 10a-4p | $15 per day (kids under 12 free)

 

Westchester County Center will be packed full of trading cards, collectibles, and memorabilia this weekend, featuring 500 vendor tables and autograph sessions from 19 MLB and NFL stars.

 

 

Grown Ups & Date Nights

Fri., May 29 | Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, Elmsford | 7p | $65

 

Sourdough Sweetie Bakery leads a hands-on baking class at Captain Lawrence, covering starter care, folding and shaping dough, and sourdough basics from scratch, with brewery pours and a light sourdough tasting throughout.

 

Fri., May 29 | Emelin Theatre, Mamaroneck | 8p | $25

 

Carmen Lynch, whose dry delivery the New York Times has compared to Steven Wright and Mitch Hedberg, headlines this all-female stand-up night at the Emelin alongside Carie Karavas (Comedy Central, Montreal Comedy Festival) and Ann Stengel.

 

Sat., May 30 | Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard, New Salem | 5-9p | $15

 

Rock It Man Dueling Pianos take requests and turn the evening into an interactive sing-along show on the farm, with wood-fired pizza, hard cider, and craft beer on site. Ticket includes one token redeemable for a drink or kids' train ride.

 

Sat., May 30 | Untermyer Gardens, Yonkers | 6p | $55

 

Persian classical music fills the open-air amphitheater at Untermyer Gardens for the first concert of the 2026 Minnie Untermyer Series. One of the most scenic outdoor concert settings in the region. Tickets include a Persian snack plate and drink.

 

Sat., May 30 | Paramount Hudson Valley, Peekskill | 8p | $79+

 

Emmy and Golden Globe winner Darren Criss performs an intimate concert spanning his full career: Glee, StarKid, Broadway, and his own recordings, moving between pop, rock, musical theater, and storytelling.

 

Sun., May 31 | The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester | 7p | $29.50+

 

A New York Times-praised stand-up comedian who has headlined everywhere from Netflix specials to a three-month run at Cirque du Soleil's Las Vegas theater, Brad Williams brings his Tall Tales Tour to The Cap.

 

 

The Beat… Westchester’s Live Music Scene

 

Fri., May 29 | Paramount Hudson Valley, Peekskill | 8p | $78+

 

Bill Medley and vocal partner Bucky Heard bring the Righteous Brothers catalog to the Paramount for a farewell tour performance spanning six decades of soul, with You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin', Unchained Melody, and Soul and Inspiration among the hits.

Thanks to our partner, QueenBPoker!

 

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No experience or equipment needed; we’ll teach, host, and handle every detail.

 

Through Sep. 7 | Bronx Zoo, Bronx | Zoo hours | Included with admission

 

An immersive Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood experience takes to the Bronx Zoo, featuring a life-sized Trolley, interactive music wall, live character shows at 11a, 12p, 2p & 3p daily, and a daily Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat meet-and-greet at 4p.

 

Fri., May 29 | MJN Convention Center, Poughkeepsie | 6p | Ticket prices vary

 

Blippi and Meekah take the stage live in a high-energy interactive show featuring fan favorites like The Excavator Song, Monster Truck, and Dino Dance, with music, movement, and surprises throughout.

 

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