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Pumpkin Picking Weekend at Muscoot Farm-Oct. 10-12
Pumpkin Picking Weekend is almost here! Get ready for three days of nonstop fun! What to expect: Saturday through Monday(10/10-10/12) – Pumpkin patch will be open and pumpkins available for purchase from 10:30AM-3:30PM – Hayrides will be running each day from 10:30AM-3:00PM,…

Save the Date! Chili Hilly 5k Run-Oct 17-Yonkers
The annual North Yonkers Community Fund Chili Hilly 5k Run / Walk is on Saturday, October 17th at 10AM. This is always a fun day with tasty Chili and beverages after the event. The event directly benefits the moderization of the Sacred Heart High School gym, so bring your family…

Playland Has a Good 2026 Summer Season
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins Statement on 2026 Summer Season at Playland Park “For the 2026 season total attendance, at Playland Park is calculated to be 320,708 and that includes 171,677 wristbands sold – this compares to 235,210 total Attendance in 2025 2026 •…

Rockland County Libraries Announce 5K Run/Walk at Rockland Lake State Park
The Library Association of Rockland County (LARC) invites the community to once again lace up for Rockland’s libraries at its second annual LARC in the Park 5K Run/Walk, to be held on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at scenic Rockland Lake State Park, located at 299 Rockland Lake Rd.,…

Haunted Red Mill opens for 35th year in Hunterdon County with scares, family events
CLINTON, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — The Haunted Red Mill is back for its 35th year, bringing its annual Halloween attraction and family-friendly events to the Red Mill Museum Village in …

Cult of Personality highlights First Friday (VIDEO)
POUGHKEEPSIE –First Friday, the monthly celebration on Main Street in Poughkeepsie on the first Friday of each month between June and November, continues to draw larger crowds. On the first Friday of each month, Main Street between Market and Academy Streets closes to traffic at…

Putnam County’s Columbus Day Parade is back
MAHOPAC – The 33rd annual Putnam Columbus Day Parade, sponsored by the Italian American Club of Mahopac, steps off at 2:30 p.m. Sunday on Route 6 north of Croton Falls Road and continues into the Mahopac business district on Route 6N, where a street fair will be underway. The…

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Farmingdale State College announces Fall 2026 Inspiring leadership President’s Lecture Series
Farmingdale State College announced the launch of the Inspiring Leadership President’s Lecture Series, featuring thought-provoking discussions that explore timely issues at the intersection of science, technology, ethics, public policy, and social sciences. The Inspiring…

Hoboken Art Month Returns From 10/1 to 11/8 With Free Events + Workshops
craftyyyThe Hoboken Business Alliance (HBA) and the City of Hoboken have announced that Hoboken Art Month, an annual city celebration of local…

A Career, a Community, a Cause: Three Long Island stories meeting at this year’s gala
The 24th Annual Gala | Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 6:30 pm | The Bourne Mansion, Oakdale, NY THE 2026 HONOREES: CONTEMPORARY OF THE YEAR John P. Giordano, CPA Market Managing Partner for Long Island and National Co-Leader of the Manufacturing and Distribution Practice at Citrin…

Dogs, cats, and even a rabbit; check out these pets available for adoption
Looking for a new best friend with four paws, a big heart, and plenty of personality? This week’s lovable lineup is packed with playful pups, charming cats, and even a wascilly wabbit! Upcoming Event: North Shore Animal League America will host ADOPT-A-FEST on Saturday, October…