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History Comes Alive in Yorktown Through Revolutionary War Concert
Local history and original music will converge in Yorktown as musicians Carla Lynne Hall and Jim Keyes perform This Man’s A Spy! The free concert on September 20 tells the dramatic story of the American Revolution’s most notorious betrayal: the treasonous plot between British spy…

CELEBRATE LABOR DAY WEEKEND AT PLAYLAND PARK WITH THREE NIGHTS OF FIREWORKS
Visit Playland Park for the rides and stay for the fireworks Playland Park is ending summer with three nights of fireworks during Labor Day Weekend on Friday, Saturday and Monday, September 4, 5, and 7, with all displays beginning at 9 p.m. Come early on Friday night for a 7 p.m.…

ARAB-AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL IS AT RIDGE ROAD PARK, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Enjoy a day of connection and community! The Arab-American Heritage Festival will returns to Ridge Road Park in Hartsdale, Sunday, September 13 from noon to 6 p.m., wrapping up a the 2026 season of Westchester County Parks’ Cultural Heritage Festivals. Festivalgoers can enjoy an…

Philipse Manor Hall-Revolutionary Harvest Festival-Sept. 19
Saturday, September 19, 2026 Revolutionary Harvest Festival 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM 29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY Step back in time to the American Revolution! This free family-friendly outdoor festival will feature costumed reenactors, living history demonstrations, and hands-on…
September 11th Memorial Event & Monarch Butterfly Release
By Rockefeller State Park Preserve Rockefeller State Park Preserve Pleasantville, NY Friday, September 11 • 12 PM – 1 PM Join us for this 25th Anniversary Commemoration Did you know that Rockefeller State Park Preserve’s Japanese tree peonies serve as a memorial to the September…
Reminiscences of a Rough Rider with Historian and Actor Patrick Falci-Sept. 5-Lincoln Depot Museum-Peekskill
Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 2:00 pm (museum doors open at 1:00 pm) Special Program Admission: $10 – Free Admission for Museum Members Reminiscences of a Rough Rider The History Behind & The Making of the 1997 Television Mini-Series with Historian and Actor Patrick…
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Please join us for a morning of peaceful remembrance as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Truck Day - September 19
Mark your calendar to motor over to Truck Day on Saturday, September 19. This annual free event is always popular for kids and the young at heart. Come climb aboard to learn about the trucks that keep White Plains moving.
Shop the Court Street Market every Wednesday from 8:30 am - 3 pm
Discover the Court Street Downtown Market every Wednesday! Fresh-picked fruits & vegetables, artisan breads, sweet treats, and more await in the heart of downtown. Shop fresh, support local, and enjoy the midweek market vibe!
9/11 Tribute, Table Tennis Talent, Saturday Night
FROM THE GROUND UP By Adam Stone You need an Examiner membership to read this post in full. Click here to support local journalism now. Or you can login here if you already have subscriber access. The post 9/11 Tribute, Table Tennis Talent, Saturday Night first appeared on The…
Rock the Block is one of White Plains’ favorite summer traditions.
Join us August 19 for great food, the music of the Band Memo and Brass Queens, and an unforgettable downtown atmosphere with restaurants expanding into the street, families enjoying games and activities, and Mamaroneck Avenue filled with energy.