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💗 Beach Balls, Fire Dancers + Gothic Drama Sweep Westchester

Magical gardens, falcons at dusk, and dance parties by the pool... no such thing as a boring week here.

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Wes+Bec Willetts
July 15, 2025 ‱ Estimated Reading Time: 16 minutes

Hello, Westchester!

 

We found it hard to squeeze in all the events in the last edition. Many of them sold out, and we know a ton of you got involved, so please do send us photos!

 

Ironically, we were out of the county, braving the Long Island Expressway to participate in a 5K fundraiser our extended family put together in honor of the Brotherhood For The Fallen, an organization that supports families of police officers lost in the line of duty. We carried our littlest (who we’re pretty sure placed 1st in the 1-year old female category), while our 8-year-old got his very own police escort so he could leave us in the dust. It was a great success and if you’re into running, or even walking, you’re more than welcome to join us next year when it returns!

 

Summer seems to be flying so we’re wringing every drop out of it where we can
 Embracing each new harvest that the farm delivers to our markets, restaurants and ice cream stores (hi, peach sorbet), and remembering with each interrupted conversation that they, or indeed we, will never be this young again.

 

Have a lovely week, folks!

 

Wes+Bec

 

 

In today’s edition


  • Vampires, mermaids, and Mexican suitcases

  • Summer games, sunset tours and sidewalk sales

  • A night in Tulum or just away from the kids

  • Beach Ball Mini Festival Debuts

Today’s edition was brought to you by QueenBHive and Fallscapers.

 

Let’s go!

💓 The Pulse

Loving Westchester’s Featured Events!

 

From Thu., Jul 17 | The Capa Space, Yorktown Heights | Gallery Open 12-5p | $5 admission (Free for Members)

 

Your last chance to see WITNESS, featuring Gerda Taro, one of the first female war photographers, who documented the Spanish Civil War before dying on the battlefield at 26. Rare negatives from the legendary Mexican Suitcase that vanished for decades are on display, with a curator Q&A Friday and closing reception Sunday.

 

đŸ§›â€â™‚ïž Dark Shadows return to Lyndhurst Mansion

Sat., Jul 19 | Lyndhurst Mansion, Tarrytown | Various Events & Times

 

A little heads up for fans of the cult classic, the Lyndhurst Mansion is set to become Collinwood again with meet & greets, movie nights, cemetery vault tours, and a whole lot of gothic pizazz. Events are ticketed, and there are many, so if vampires, witches, time travel, and drama are your bag, it’s time to get planning.

 

đŸ§œâ€â™€ïž Ariel, eat your heart out!

Sat., Jul 19 | Kingsland Point Park, Sleepy Hollow | 12-4p | FREE

 

If you ‘wanna be where the people are’, then you should plan to head to Sleepy Hollow this Saturday as one of the most imaginative events of the summer, the Mermaid Festival returns with land and sea parades, live music, plays and more. One for your radar - we’ll give it a deeper dive in Friday’s edition!

 

Sat., Jul 19 | Barley Beach House, Rye | From 5p | Tickets from $41.80

 

The first-ever A-Sides Beach ‘Ball’ will pack a punch this Saturday with an array of live performances and vendors amidst the gorgeous Rye beach setting. The mini music festival is all about good times and summer vibes and features music from Kevin Devine, Nine Days, Eager Sails, Shakeout, Summer Fling, and Lauren West of American Pinup! Special Promo: Use code ‘Insta’ for $15 off any ticket now!

 

Thu., Jul 24 | Terry Conners Rink, Stamford, CT | Activities: 4p, Skills Showcase: 6p, Puck Drop: 6.30p | Individual tickets: $100

 

National Hockey League stars gather in Stamford next week for the Shoulder Check Showcase to help raise awareness for mental health initiative, Shoulder Check, from the #HT40 Foundation. Shoulder Check encourages young men and women to take the time to reach out, check in and make contact with one another to support mental health well-being.

 

The event kicks off at 4p with activities, food (CT-legend, Sally’s Apizza), before moving into the rink at 6p for the skills showcase and puck drop at 6.30p. Featured in the festivities: Trevor Zegras, Chris Kreider, Spencer Knight, Adam Fox, Matt Rempe & many others! Sure to be an exciting night in support of a great cause.

 

To learn more: Shoulder Check & #HT40

 

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📆 What’s Happening?

 

Kid-friendly Fun!

 

Wed., Jul 16 | Westchester Children’s Museum, Rye | 10.30a | Included with admission

 

Kids can enjoy an engaging read-aloud with The Arc Westchester followed by a themed hands-on craft in the Makerspace.

 

Wed., Jul 16 | Philipse Manor Hall, Yonkers | 12p-2p | FREE

 

If you’ve ever thought “colonial life must have been hard
 but I bet I would have been amazing at hoop & stick,” this is your chance to prove it. Try your hand at that and other colonial games like: graces, battledore & shuttlecock, shut the box, mancala and jacob's ladder. Open to everyone!

 

Wed., Jul 16 | The Stadium at Memorial Field, Mount Vernon | 7p | Tickets: $16

 

Westchester SC face the toughest in-league test of their inaugural season, hosting USL1-leading Spokane. Come down and cheer on the boys and grab some slices from Pizza Fenice before you do
 it’s only a 5 minute drive from the stadium and then you’re winning either way!

 

Wed., Jul 16 | Mamaroneck Ave., Downtown White Plains | 5.30-8.30p | FREE

 

Rock the Block returns with a fun evening of line dancing. Don some boots or comfy shoes and have a pre-dinner hoedown to the folk-inspired beats of The Wildmans. Led by a professional instructor, no experience is needed.

 

Thu., Jul 17 | Untermyer Gardens, Yonkers | 7.15p | Tickets: $25

 

Experience Untermyer, originally built to be the finest garden in America, during golden hour when the setting sun casts dramatic shadows across the grounds. This guided tour takes place when the gardens are closed to the public with time built in to fill your phone’s photo app.

 

Thu., Jul 17 | Hudson River Museum Planetarium, Yonkers | 3.30p | Adult: $20, Youth (3-18): $13, Senior: $15, Under 3: Free

 

Explore the roots of astronomy, with a look at how 19th-century scientists viewed the cosmos. This original, 45-minute show (plus a Q&A) is perfect for curious minds. Ages 12+.

 

đŸ›ïž Rye Sidewalk Sale

Thu-Sat., Jul 17-19 | Purchase St. and side streets, Rye | 10-4p

 

Stroll through the beautiful town of Rye and indulge in some sales from a heap of the town’s most popular small businesses. Grab an ice cream sandwich from The Snackery
 trust us. Also, see Eats-Chester below for another hot spot recco!

 

Fri., Jul 18 | Shake It Off, 365 Central Park Ave., Scarsdale | 5.30-8.30p | $35 per child / $25 per sibling / Pizza add-on $5 / 3 hours of peace = priceless

 

You ever hear about an event and think “wow, how have I never seen anything like this before?” Shake It Off just introduced a monthly date-night drop off party for your little ones so you can get much needed time away for dinner, a walk, a nap
 anything, really, while they’re occupied with dance parties, games, pizza and crafts. Genius.

 

Fri., Jul 18 | Hudson River Museum Amphitheater | Doors 7.30p Show 8p | Free

 

Watch majestic birds of prey take flight over the HRM amphitheater as master falconer Brian Bradley introduces live owls, hawks, and falcons from around the world.

 

Grown Ups & Date Nights

 

Wed., July 16 | WildFig Floral, Katonah | 6-8p

 

Have you ever been inside WildFig Floral shop in Katonah? Like a whimsical, Alice in Wonderland-esque dream, it completely outdates the concept of ‘flower shop’. So, if you’ve ever wanted to take a stab at floral design, WildFig would be an epic start. This Wednesday, they will guide newbies and enthusiasts alike through a nature inspired centerpiece using locally sourced flowers. Classes are $195. Two spaces remain at time of writing!

 

đŸ€Ł Big Laughs in Rye
Thu., Jul 17 | Rye Grill & Bar | 6p Seating, 7p Show | $25 Cover, $20 Food & Drink Minimum

 

Westchester Comedy Club has a brand-new lineup this week in Rye including talent such as Maureen Langan (America’s Got Talent), Rachael Parenta (Lifetime), Paul Ollinger (The NY Comedy Festival), Eddie Morrison (The Washington Post) and Ben Rosenfeld (Amazon Prime).

 

Fri., Jul 18 | Gigante Restaurant & Bar, Eastchester | 8p-12a | Presale Tickets $15, Door $25

 

Mezcal pours. Fire dancers. Poolside beats. Sounds like an episode of Love Island? Well, you too could get a taste of Casa Amor. Westchester turns Tulum for one wild night soundtracked by NYC’s DJ Shortkutz. Tickets and tables available for purchase. Book dinner inside and enjoy the vibe with GA ticket included. Go summer vacation style and bring some friends for VIP Table action.

 

Fri., Jul 18 | The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester | Doors 6.30p / Show 8p | Tickets: $45-99.50

 

He’s over here now. Controversial stand-up comedian turned actor (A Star Is Born), Andrew Dice Clay, takes his nursery rhyme-laden bits to Port Chester on Friday, supported by Jon Lovitz (A League Of Their Own). This one is definitely not for the kids!

 

Live Music Scene

 

 Tuesday, July 15th

  • The Leo Belsky Trio | Uncle Lefty’s, Hastings-on-Hudson | 7-9p | FREE

  • Scott Wenzel | Rye Town Park, Under the Pavilion, Rye | 7.30p | FREE

Wednesday, July 16th

  • Cross County Center Summer Fest Concerts: Ras Droppa | Cross County Center, Yonkers | 6.30-8p | FREE

  • Robison Summer Concert Series: Silver Arrow Band | Glen Island Park, New Rochelle | 7p | FREE

  • 107.1 The Peak Summer Sessions: Josh Ritter, Melody Federer | Barley Beach House, Rye | 7p | FREE

  • Pete Francis (of Dispatch) | Garcia’s, Port Chester | Doors 7p / Show 8p | Advance Tickets: $20, Day Of: $25

  • Peekskill Summer Concert Series: Marc Berger & Ride | Riverfront, Peekskill | 7-9p | FREE

  • Harrison Summer Concert Series: British Rock Show | Oakland Avenue, Harrison | 7-9p | Tickets

  • New Castle Summer Concerts: Station Agents | 198 South Greeley Ave., Chappaqua | 7p | FREE

  • New Rochelle Summer Sounds: Ladies of the 80s | Hudson Park, New Rochelle | 7.30p | FREE

  • Music in the Park: Kickin’ Nash | Pine Ridge Park, Rye Brook | 6.45p | FREE

Thursday, July 17th

  • Daryl Hall w/ Glenn Tilbrook | Capitol Theatre, Port Chester | Doors 6p / Show 7.30p | Tickets: $79.50-$185

  • Music in Armonk Square: Metro Music feat. Joe Tribuzio | Armonk Square, Armonk | 6-8p | FREE

  • Larchmont Summer Concert in the Park: School of Rock / That Guy Larry | Constitution Park, Larchmont | 6-10p | FREE

  • Sunset Jazz at Lyndhurst Concert Series: Marcus McLaurine Quartet | Lyndhurst Mansion, Tarrytown | Grounds 4p / Show 6.30p | Tickets: $10 / Children Under 10 Free

  • Ben Simmons Quintet | Jazz on Main, Mount Kisco | 7p | Tickets $25

  • Tarrytown Summer Concert Series: Tangled Vine | Pierson Park, Tarrytown | 7-9p | FREE

  • Music from the Sole | Caramoor, Katonah | 7p | Tickets: $43

  • TRASNA | Rory Dolan’s Restaurant, Yonkers | 7.30-10p | Tickets from $33.85

Friday, July 18th

  • Robison Summer Concert Series: The Jersey Tenors | Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla | 7p | FREE

  • Sarah Jane Cion Trio & Jam | Jazz on Main, Mount Kisco | 7p | Tickets $25-$94

  • New Rochelle Summer Sounds: Widely Grown | Hudson Park, New Rochelle | 7.30p | FREE

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☕ Eats-chester

 

Winfield Street Coffee has very recently found a home in Rye and so far, we’ve only great things to say about it! Their coffee is great (the iced flash brew really hits the spot), their menu is varied and thoughtful, it’s not all the same drink with different flavored sweeteners, but tastefully curated items like organic crimson iced tea, whipped coffee and peanut butter mochas.

 

But the real surprise? The food. Think beyond-the-usual breakfast and lunch: their Feel The Love bowl with rotisserie chicken, avo, garlic aioli and sriracha aioli was a total delight. And the burritos, BECs, sandwiches, wraps, and sides (that don’t feel like afterthoughts) made us mentally start building our “next time” order.

 

There’s something exciting about Rye’s newest caffeine haven - now living inside the beautifully revamped train station ticket booth - as it clearly doesn’t confine itself to the norms. It now has a bar and is releasing a cocktail menu, so you could potentially start and end your day there
 or just skip the commute & work entirely. With lots of handy parking, fun pop-up events (they recently held a coffee ‘rave’), and excellent service, we have very high hopes for this one!

 

We always end up falling in love with one particular coffee place wherever we live, and it’s usually the moment when you’re given the feeling that a friend knows just what you need when you walk in, and you don’t even have to try and summon up a brain cell to think of it. The original Winfield Delicatessen opened in Norwalk, Connecticut in 1925, with its current owners taking it over in 2015 on a mission to serve excellent coffee, creative food, and a smile. They wanted Winfield to be somewhere to connect, belong and make people’s days brighter. Although Winfield has expanded greatly since its original mission, it appears that it still holds.

 

We think they’re well on their way to becoming a beloved Rye staple.

 

Thanks for reading Loving Westchester!

 

We’re really enjoying putting this together twice a week and hope you enjoy reading it. If you’d like to let us know your favorite spots across the county, must-know events or to just say ‘hi’, we’d love to hear from you! You can reach us at [email protected].

 

Check us out on Instagram for additional event details outside of our normal Tuesday & Friday e-mails and, as always, please send this along to a friend who’s always asking “what’s going on this weekend?”

 

Until next time,