⚾ Meet Mariano Rivera at Sleepy Hollow's DeCicco & Sons

Tom Papa plays the Cap Friday, Dr. Katherine Ramsland examines the serial killer code & Art Garfunkel plays Ridgefield Thursday

October 06, 2026

Hello, Westchester!

 
After a surprise summer day last Friday, we’ve now returned to our usual fall weather programming and this week is looking perfect… a forecast ranging from the 60s to low 70s and sunny all week. We’re fall people - and not in the way that has us chasing down every pumpkin spice latte we can find - but in a way that sees the cooler weather recharge our batteries and hit the season with a bit more energy after a long, hot summer.
 
Every season in Westchester has its ups and downs but there’s beauty to be found in all of it if you look in the right place. And if you’re up for a little driving this holiday weekend (Columbus Day is on Monday), there’s definitely fall beauty to be found further north… we caught a glimpse of this shot from Instagram user @dannywild11 from Lake Placid…

Let us know if you’re getting out into nature and if you do, send us a pic! We’d love to feature some of the great outdoors through your eyes in an upcoming edition as we get more color on the local leaves.
 
If you’re sticking around close to home you’ve got some great local events through the week, including a peek inside the mind of serial killers at The Ark, comedian Tom Papa at The Cap, a screening of Hocus Pocus hosted by Larry Bagby who played Ernie / “Ice”, and a meeting with Mariano Rivera at DeCicco’s in Sleepy Hollow.
 
Enjoy the week. Enjoy the weather. See you out there!
 

 
📍 Know Your County… with The Cap!
 

Last week, we asked… The New York Knicks training camp recently opened at the MSG Training Center. Where in Westchester will the Knicks begin their title defense?
 
The answer is… Tarrytown!
 
The Knicks and the Rangers share the MSG Training Center, a 105,000 square foot facility that opened in 2002. Prior to the training center opening, the Knicks practiced at Purchase College with the Rangers getting work in at the Ice Casino at Rye Playland. Congrats to 45% of you who tipped that one in at the September buzzer.

That’s a wrap on the second Know Your County competition! Thank you to everyone who played in September. We’re tallying up the correct answers and will contact the winner over email.
 
We’ve got something really cool for you for October’s contest. We’ve partnered with The Capitol Theatre and this month’s winner will win two tickets to a select show at The Cap later this year. Let’s do it!
 
Here’s your first question…
 
On October 14, 1997, the Rolling Stones were billed to play The Capitol Theatre as part of MTV’s Live From the 10 Spot series but were forced to cancel when Mick Jagger developed laryngitis. But the show went on…
 

Which legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famer filled in for the Stones that night?

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Good luck!
 

 
In today’s edition:

  • Featured events… get inside the mind of a serial killer with Dr. Katherine Ramsland and watch witches hit the Hudson at the SUP Witches Festival

  • Family fun… meet Yankee legend Mariano Rivera at DeCicco & Sons and take in a screening of Hocus Pocus with one of the film’s stars

  • Grown ups & date nights… Five For Fighting plays Tarrytown and Rye Arts Center hosts a night of standup featuring eight local comedians

  • Worth a drive from Ardsley Car Wash… 8x Grammy winner Art Garfunkel comes to Connecticut and Garnerville’s Round Table throws an Oktoberfest bash

  • Where the heart is… over four acres and nearly 5,000 square feet that you could call home at this South Salem retreat

Plus, a message from Laura Vollmer, making your warm weather escapes easier, and QueenBHive, giving you, your business, or brand the visibility and support it needs.

 

Now let’s get to it!

💓 The Pulse

Loving Westchester’s Featured Events!

👻 Cracking the Serial Killer Code with Dr. Katherine Ramsland
Thu., Oct. 8 | Shames JCC on the Hudson, Tarrytown | 7:30p-9:30p | $38+
 
The forensic psychologist who spent three decades communicating directly with serial killers, including BTK's Dennis Rader, takes you inside their methods and minds. Featured on more than 300 crime documentaries, Ramsland draws on real evidence and firsthand interviews, with chilling visuals and a live audience Q&A. Use code LW20 for 20% off at checkout.
Hear the real stories from someone who sat across from the killers →
 
🎸 Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour
Fri., Oct. 9 | The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester | 8p | $35+
 
More than 20 years into one of the most reliable careers in comedy, the Netflix special star, regular Joe Rogan guest, and sourdough-baking author of You're Doing Great! brings his warm, everyman stand-up to The Cap. If you need a night that reminds you life isn't so bad, this is the one.
Two decades of the funniest optimist in comedy, live at the Cap →
 
🧙 SUP Witches Festival
Sat., Oct. 10 | Kingsland Point Park, Sleepy Hollow | 12p-5p | $8 advance, $10 day-of
 
Once a year, dozens of costumed witches and warlocks paddle the Hudson on stand-up boards off Kingsland Point, brooms raised. On shore, "Witches Hollow" fills the park with live music, food, local brews, and vendors. Written up by the New York Times and Smithsonian, it's a festival first and a paddle second.
Watch a coven take to the Hudson, from the best seat on shore →

 
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✈️ Going Somewhere?

 
A few weeks ago we asked where you'd escape to this fall or winter. Warm weather won, and as the season changes, it's no surprise... 35% of you are ready to swap Westchester for the Caribbean, Florida or Mexico. Which means a lot of you have a trip sitting in the "we should really book that" pile. So here’s something cool that might help…
 
We recently met Laura Vollmer, a local travel advisor with Fora, and were surprised to learn that for most trips, working with her is free.
 
We've had our share of trips that we roughly planned out just to find there were no hotels available. That's a true story. It happened in Boston. We ended up staying an hour away near Plymouth Rock! That won't happen with Laura... you tell her what you're thinking, she does the research, builds the itinerary, finds the right hotels and recommends the experiences worth having. You hand her the Googling. She gives you a trip worth taking.
 
Laura doesn't even need to know all the details. "Somewhere warm in December, five days, two kids, here's my budget." That's more than enough to start.
 
And because she's part of Fora's network, Laura has access to over 5,000 hotels worldwide, plus potential perks at participating properties including complimentary breakfast, upgrades and resort credits.
 
You have enough to be thinking about. Let Laura handle the travel planning.

 

📆 What’s Happening?

Family Fun!

⚾ Mariano Rivera at DeCicco & Sons
Wed., Oct. 7 | DeCicco & Sons, Sleepy Hollow | 2p-4p | Purchase required
 
Meet the Yankees legend and taste his new hot sauce, Mo's Heat. Buy a 3-pack in-store to secure your spot in the photo line and get up close and personal with the Hall of Famer.
 
🎃 Hocus Pocus at Muscoot Farm
Fri., Oct. 9 | Muscoot Farm, Katonah | 7p-9:30p | $10 ($60 VIP)
 
An outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus, introduced by actor Larry Bagby, who played Ernie "Ice." The $60 VIP experience adds a photo, autograph, and small-group Q&A with Bagby starting at 5p. Bring blankets or chairs; costumes encouraged.
 
🚒 Katonah Fire Department Open House
Sat., Oct. 10 | Katonah Firehouse, Katonah | 11a-2p | Free
 
A Fire Prevention Week open house with live demonstrations, hands-on activities, fire truck rides, donuts and cider, and fire safety tips.
 
🍺 Hops on the Hudson Festival of Makers
Sat., Oct. 10 | Cortlandt Waterfront Park, Verplanck | 11a-5p | Free admission
 
The 2nd annual makers festival on the Hudson, with designers, food trucks, and live music, five minutes south of Peekskill. Dog friendly, free admission and parking.
 
🎃 Trick-or-Treating at Hilltop Hanover Farm
Sat., Oct. 10 | Hilltop Hanover Farm, Yorktown Heights | 12p-3p | Free
 
Visit the animals and historic sites while trick-or-treating at the barn doors. Treats while supplies last, costumes encouraged.
 
🍺 Downtown White Plains Oktoberfest
Sun., Oct. 11 | Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains | 1p-6p | Wristband $12 advance, $16 day-of
 
Beers, seasonal Bavarian food, games, and live music from Oompah band Melina and the Oompahs on Mamaroneck Avenue. A new family Alpine Village runs 1p-5p with free kids' crafts, mini golf, and an all-ages DJ. 21+; wear your lederhosen.
 
🍎 Fall Season at Outhouse Orchards
Through Oct. 31 | Outhouse Orchards, North Salem | Daytime and Friday nights | Ticket prices vary
 
Apple and pumpkin picking, scenic hayrides, bounce houses, a 5-acre corn maze, and hundreds of photo spots. Add-ons include cider donuts, craft beer, gem mining, and a nighttime flashlight corn maze.
 
🏮 Autumn Glow Festival
Evenings, dates via ticket selector | Glen Island Park, New Rochelle | 6:30p-10p | $18.99+
 
A nighttime walk through hundreds of hand-crafted Chinese lanterns lit by LED, each telling a story, with local food, drink, and photo ops throughout. All ages, children 3 and under free. Arrive after sunset for the best light-trail experience.
 
🌙 Mystic Moon at Harvest Moon
Select evenings through Nov. 1 | Harvest Moon Farm and Orchard, North Salem | Evenings | $39+
 
An enchanting nighttime trail through the orchard woods, dramatically lit with mystical characters, interesting scenes, and fun photo ops. Kid friendly… whimsical rather than scary. Twilight Hour slots are softer-lit for young children.
 
🎃 The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze
Select evenings through Nov. 8 | Van Cortlandt Manor, Croton-on-Hudson | Evenings | Ticket prices vary
 
Illuminated hand-carved jack o'lanterns across an 18th-century landscape, with themed displays, special effects, and an original soundtrack. New for 2026: an expanded Creature Feature Forest and a fairy-tale Little Literary Lane.

 

 

Grown Ups & Date Nights

📚 Author Talk: Jane Green
Wed., Oct. 7 | Bedford Books, Bedford | 6:30p-8p | Ticket includes $20 shopping credit
 
The New York Times bestselling author of Jemima J. discusses her new novel The Many Private Lives of Missy Cooke and her memoir Rewilding, in conversation with Michelle Garside. Books for sale and signing, light refreshments.
 
🎸 Sasha Dobson at The Grand
Wed., Oct. 7 | The Grand, Croton-on-Hudson | 8p-10p | $20+
 
Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter, Sasha Dobson, who has opened for Willie Nelson and Neil Young plays Croton’s The Grand supported by Jeff Hill & Brian Chase.
 
🎸 Five For Fighting with String Quartet
Thu., Oct. 8 | Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown | 8p | $47.50+
 
The platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated John Ondrasik performs his hits "Superman (It's Not Easy)," "100 Years," and more backed by a string quartet, with special guest Lace and Lee.

🎬 Trainspotting: Listen to the Movie
Fri., Oct. 9 | Bedford Playhouse, Bedford | 7p | $25
 
Danny Boyle's 1996 classic on the big screen, followed by a Q&A with local musician Rob Cavenagh exploring the film's legendary soundtrack. Rated R, 94 minutes.
 
🛍️ Coach Grand Opening at Cross County Center
Sat., Oct. 10 | Coach at Cross County Center, Yonkers | 1p-6p | Free
 
Celebrate the new Coach store with sweet treats, shopping, and an artist-customized gift with purchase by Sarah Goone of The Radiant Eye Studio.
 
😂 Rye Arts Center Live Standup Comedy
Sat., Oct. 10 | The Rye Arts Center, Rye | 8p | Free (suggested donation $10)
 
A night of standup comedy in Rye featuring Drew Marrymore, Frankie Maglione, Jacob Brady, Andrew Alfredo, Henrick Urena, Murf, Peter Khoo, and Walter Deptuch. Presented by Tristate Standup with refreshments provided by Winfield Coffee.
 
🔮 An Evening of Spirit Connection with Mediums Daisy and Arlene
Sun., Oct. 11 | Shames JCC on the Hudson, Tarrytown | 5p-7p | $35+
 
Two mediums connect with loved ones in spirit and share messages in an intimate group setting as part of The Ark’s Spooky Season programming. Doors at 4:30p with a cash bar; tickets are limited. Use code “LW20” for 20% off at checkout. 
 
👻 Scared by the Sound
Select nights beginning Fri., Oct. 9 | Rye Playland, Rye | Evenings | $29+
 
Westchester's seaside haunted house returns for its 25th season with over 12,000 square feet of Hollywood-style sets, live actors, and waterfront horror along the Long Island Sound. Not recommended for under 12. Parking $10.

 

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🎤 Art Garfunkel: What a Wonderful World
Thu., Oct. 8 | Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield, CT | 7:30p | $196+
 
The eight-time Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, the voice behind "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "The Sound of Silence," brings his new world tour to Ridgefield with his full band.
 
😂 Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour
Fri., Oct. 9 | Palace Theatre, Stamford, CT | 7p | $29.50+
 
The stand-up and actor behind Showtime's Fun Size and Netflix's The Degenerates, with appearances on The Tonight Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live, brings his tour to Stamford.
 
🍺 Oktoberfest at Round Table Brewery
Sun., Oct. 11 | Round Table Brewery, Garnerville | 11a-7p | $45, 3-hour open bar
 
A full day of beer, food, music, and games, with pretzel-bun chopped cheese sandwiches, warm pretzels, beer pong, and a stein-holding contest. Oktoberfest attire encouraged, kid- and dog-friendly.

 

🏡 Where the Heart Is

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

 

The Key Details: 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 4,952 square feet on 4.42 acres ($342 / square foot)
 
What We Love About It: A cedar contemporary on 4.42 private acres is a refreshing break from the usual Westchester colonial. Walls of glass wrap the kitchen and great room, and the primary suite adds vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, and two walk-in closets. The real bonus is the roughly 1,300 square foot guest quarters above the garage, with its own entrance, kitchen, living room, and two bedrooms. Think in-laws, a work-from-home setup, or potential rental income (buyer to verify permits and approvals). Outside, a rolling lawn, a charming barn, and room for a future pool round out the grounds.
 

We love to hear from you! Give us a shout at [email protected] or find us on Instagram @lovingwestchester. And don't forget to forward this to a friend who's always asking "what's going on this week?"
 
See you out there!