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📻 John Cusack Announces Westchester Date & Easter Fun Takes Over

Pro soccer, secret comedy & cinematic strings round out the holiday weekend

April 03, 2026

Happy Friday, Westchester!

 

A really great, larger than normal sized bar of chocolate, or maybe a few of those fancy little ones with the salty sprinkles on top, a hot cup of something, a quiet house, and a good book… Dreaming? Yes. Yes, I am. The books will keep taunting us from the shelf as Easter is definitely one for the kids! Which egg, what will the bunny bring, how to avoid never-ending screentime while seamlessly getting things done, and making sure everyone is fed, entertained and happy. We know it because we live it.

 

One thing is for sure… if you can get out and about in Westchester (and a few easy drives beyond), there are some really lovely springtime and Easter activities happening. We hope that in all the juggling, you’re able to open this, reach in, and scoop out a plan with a small sigh of relief. Something that makes everyone else happy… and reminds you to switch off and play, too.

 

This weekend we have an eggstra special edition (sorry), filled with readings, poetry, sport, art, comedy, nature, and plenty of Easter activities for the family (some with good bunnies, some with bad IYKYK). And because you told us you love them, we have some tried and true ‘Worth A Drive’ recommendations there also.

 

Traditions at this time of year are varied (with a fairly clear common denominator… sugar), so whatever you do, may it be sweet… in all the best ways.

 

Happy Easter, friends!

 

Bec+Wes

 

 

In today’s edition:

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Let’s go!

💓 The Pulse

Loving Westchester’s Featured Events!

Sat., Apr. 4 | The Stadium at Memorial Field, Mount Vernon | 7p | Ticket prices vary

 

Fresh off of a second round win in US Open Cup play, Westchester Soccer Club returns home to host Corpus Christi FC this Saturday at Memorial Field. Doors open at 5:30p, kickoff at 7p.

 

Sat.-Sun. in Apr. (except Apr. 11) | Hudson River Museum, Yonkers | 12-4p

 

Children ages 4 and up craft blooms using cupcake liners in this drop-in workshop at the Hudson River Museum. Families experiment with layering, shape, and color to create flowers that are entirely their own.

 

Fri., Sep. 18 | Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, Peekskill | 8p | $64+

 

Recently announced! Actor John Cusack brings his touring conversation series to the Paramount for a screening of the 1989 classic Say Anything, followed by an onstage Q&A where he reflects on the film, the iconic boombox scene, and his career.

Thanks to our partner, QueenBPoker!

 

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📆 What’s Happening?

Easter Excitement!

Fri.-Sat., Apr. 3-4 | Harvest Moon Farm and Orchard, North Salem | Timed sessions | $26.65

 

Children ages 9 and under hunt for prize-redemption eggs this Friday and Saturday, with toddlers in a fenced area and older kids exploring the orchard. Every child receives a basket, bunny ears, and a visit with the Easter Bunny.

 

Sat., Apr. 4 | The Barley Beach House, Rye | 8a-1p

 

Barley Beach House transforms its beachfront for an Easter morning of pancakes, sand egg hunts, a bounce castle, a magic show, and Easter Bunny photos. The noon egg hunt is followed by a live KPop performance by Dylan & Cherie's KPop Demon Hunters.

 

Sat., Apr. 4 | War Memorial Field and Coyne Park, Yonkers | Starting 10a | Free

 

The Yonkers Parks Department holds its annual egg hunt for children ages 4 to 10 at two locations simultaneously, with kids divided into three age-based waves starting at 10a, 10:30a, and 11a.

 

Sat., Apr. 4 | Rochambeau Farm, Mount Kisco | 10a-12p | $23.18

 

Rochambeau Farm hosts its annual Easter egg hunt with age-divided timed sessions, an Easter Bunny appearance, and food from Pizza Girls on-site. Timed slots are available for different age groups so kids hunt with peers at their own pace.

 

Sat., Apr. 4 | Westchester Children's Museum, Rye | 10:30a-4p | Regular admission

 

Westchester Children's Museum celebrates Easter with a day of seasonal activities and crafts woven throughout its exhibits, set along the boardwalk on the Long Island Sound.

 

Sat., Apr. 4 | Rye Recreation Park, Rye | Hunt starts 11a | Free

 

Rye residents can join in the annual egg hunt, divided across ages 2 through Grade 5, on the Rye Rec field. No registration required for residents, lineup begins at 10:30a on the basketball courts.

 

 

Grown Ups & Date Nights

Fri., Apr. 3 | ???, Ardsley | 8p | $27

 

Don't Tell Comedy brings its signature mystery format to Ardsley for a night of stand-up from a curated lineup of comics whose names stay secret until they hit the stage. The venue address is emailed to ticketholders on the morning of the show.

 

Sat., Apr. 4 | Hudson Valley Writers Center, Sleepy Hollow | 4-5p | Pay what you wish

 

Award-winning writers Sandra Simonds and Monica Ferrell join Hudson Valley Writers Center this Saturday for an in-person poetry reading in a kickoff celebration of National Poetry Month.

 

Sat., Apr. 4 | Emelin Theatre, Mamaroneck | 6p | $52+

 

The Highline String Quartet performs a 60-minute candlelit tribute to Hans Zimmer, moving through scores from Inception, Gladiator, Interstellar, Pirates of the Caribbean, and more.

 

Sun., Apr. 5 | Run & Hide Brewing Co., Port Chester | 5p

 

TriStateStandup and Baker’s Dozen Production hosts a free comedy show at Port Chester’s Run & Hide Brewing, featuring Walter Deptuch, Mansa Musa, Eva Sabine, Brandon J, and Zach McMahon.

 

 

The Beat… Westchester’s Live Music Scene

 

Featured Gig

 

Sat., Apr. 4 | Garcia's at The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester | 12p | $17.50+

 

The Rock and Roll Playhouse brings Bad Bunny's music to the youngest fans through movement, stories, and games designed for children 10 and under. This low-volume, all-ages concert at Garcia's is built for families to experience live music together.

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🚗 Worth a Drive

Through Apr. 26 | New York Botanical Garden, Bronx | 10a-6p

 

Queens-born floral artist Mr. Flower Fantastic reimagines New York City through thousands of blooming orchids at the NYBG's annual Orchid Show. We just checked this installation out and loved it! Get down to NYBG if you haven’t seen it yet.

 

Sat., Apr. 4 | Heritage Financial Park, Fishkill | Doors open at 5p | $11.83

 

The Hudson Valley Renegades host an Easter-themed family event at Heritage Financial Park featuring an on-field egg hunt, a screening of the 2011 film Hop, and a watch party for the Renegades' season-opening road game in Brooklyn.

🏡 Where the Heart Is

Incredible homes are listed in Westchester every week. Here’s one that caught our eye

 

6 Walbrooke Circle is a 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 2,416 square foot Tudor from 1925 on an 8,712 square foot lot in the highly sought-after Edgemont School District. This home has that classic storybook Tudor look with steeply pitched gables and textured stucco with timber detailing. Inside, you'll find a bright entry foyer with hardwood floors and high ceilings. The living room has beautiful architectural details including large windows, custom built-ins, and a wood-burning fireplace. Just beyond is a charming sunroom that's perfect for working from home or just relaxing with a book. The formal dining room flows into the eat-in kitchen, and there's a mudroom and powder room on the main level. Upstairs, the second floor offers a generously sized primary bedroom and four additional bedrooms, plus two full bathrooms.

 

Walking distance to Scarsdale Metro-North (about 33 minutes to Grand Central). Close to Il Sorrento, Sapori, and One Rare Steakhouse. Seely Place School (rated 10/10) and Edgemont Junior Senior High School (rated 10/10) nearby.

 

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Until next time,