The Judy Black Memorial Park & Gardens / Seasonal Farmers Market

Free Play Reading: "The Monthly Nut: Loving Your Lifestyle + Hating Your Life" by James Braly
Saturday, Oct. 17 at 6 pm Sunday, Oct. 18 at 3 pm

This is a darkly comic true story about an unmotivated motivational speechwriter trying to motivate himself to write one more motivational speech, work he finds so embarrassing, he won’t tell his illiterate young children what the words say. But a man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do to pay for a lifestyle he can't afford, to live a life that makes him miserable, to be happy.
Produced by <a href="https://cttheatrex.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Connecticut Theatre Exchange</a> Sponsored by the <a href="https://judyblackpark.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Judy Black Park</a>

<a href="https://forms.gle/W1a9hwdQUE9DrK6x6" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Registration</a> for this free event is required.

Local Event: Free Play Reading: "The Monthly Nut: Loving Your Lifestyle + Hating Your Life"

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Free Play Reading: "The Monthly Nut: Loving...

Free Play Reading: "The Monthly Nut: Loving Your Lifestyle + Hating Your Life" by James Braly
Saturday, Oct. 17 at 6 pm Sunday,...

Free Play Reading: "The Monthly Nut: Loving Your Lifestyle + Hating Your Life"

<a href="https://judyblackpark.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens</a> welcomes artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/butchflorence/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Donald Florence</a> and his exhibition, “Making Faces,” on view at the park beginning Friday, Oct. 23. The show features Florence’s witty, vivid and deeply personal collage works—satiric, silly and occasionally unsettling creatures assembled from torn oil pastel portraits, each one bursting with its own unique personality.
An opening reception will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 3 to 5 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
This show will remain on view until Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026. Check our social media for weekly open hours: @judyblackpark on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/judyblackpark/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/judyblackpark" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.

Local Event: Don Florence Art Show Opening Reception

Don Florence Art Show Opening Reception

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens welcomes artist Donald Florence and his exhibition, “Making Faces,” on view at the...

Jack-O-Lantern Contest
Kids and adults alike are invited to bring their most boo-tiful jack-o-lanterns to <a href="https://to The Judy Black Park in Washington Depot, CT" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens</a> in Washington Depot, CT on Saturday, October 31 for a contest during the farmers market! 
Here's How It Works:
Drop off: Bring your pre-carved or pre-painted pumpkins to the park by 10 am Voting: 10 am–12 pm; the public is invited to cast their ballot! Winners Announced: 2:30 pm—1st, 2nd &amp; 3rd place in both kid (12 and under) and adult categories

Local Event: Jack-O-Lantern Contest

Jack-O-Lantern Contest

Jack-O-Lantern Contest
Kids and adults alike are invited to bring their most boo-tiful jack-o-lanterns to The Judy Black...

<a href="https://judyblackpark.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens</a> is pleased to welcome acclaimed artist and illustrator <a href="https://www.minorart.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Wendell Minor</a> and his exhibition, “A Sense of Place,” on view at the park beginning Friday, Nov. 20. This show presents Minor’s evocative paintings that have defined American visual storytelling for more than five decades, rooted in a lifelong love of landscape, literature and the natural world.
An opening reception will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
This show will remain on view until Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026. Check our social media for weekly open hours: @judyblackpark on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/judyblackpark/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/judyblackpark" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.

Local Event: Wendell Minor Art Show Reception

Wendell Minor Art Show Reception

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to welcome acclaimed artist and illustrator Wendell Minor and his...

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Hayleigh Evans

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Southeast-Brewster

New York

Jay Kenney

Oxford

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Warren Woods-Town Park

Warren's fall tradition returns for year three! OctoberFest grew out of the beloved Warren Fall Festival and brings neighbors together at beautiful Warren Woods. Start the day with the Cider Run/Walk 5K at 10:30am, then enjoy tastings of local beer, wine, spirits, cider and NA drinks, food trucks, live music from the Jet City cover band, and family fun including a bounce house, face painting and pumpkin painting. Local artisans and Warren community organizations will be on site.
All proceeds benefit the Warren Volunteer Fire Company and Warren Social Services. Tickets are available online or at the gate: <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/warren-octoberfest-2026-3rd-annual" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://events.humanitix.com/warren-octoberfest-2026-3rd-annual</a>

Local Event: Warren OctoberFest - 3rd Annual

Warren

Warren OctoberFest - 3rd Annual

Warren's fall tradition returns for year three! OctoberFest grew out of the beloved Warren Fall Festival and brings neighbors...

Friends of the Great Swamp will host a weekend celebrating the awesome beauty, incalculable value, and prominent benefits of The Great Swamp of New York.The event will feature educational exhibits as well as many hands-on activities for children, who will receive a Game Pack booklet and a “Passport to Fun” to document their travels through the event. Activities will include Master Falconer James Eyring’s popular “Birds of Prey” demonstration (both days).Exhibits include a hands-on watershed demonstration table, live animals, a macro-invertebrate display, insects by Great Hollow Nature Preserve, birds by Deer Pond Farm Audubon, and a clay animal sculpting table. A drawing for a Kayak Raffle and other prizes will occur Sunday afternoon.
A highlight of the Celebration is a prestigious juried Art Show and sale. Works of painting, drawing, collage, and photography from local artists will compete for cash prizes. Colorful and inventive interpretations of the plants and animals of The Great Swamp created by students from local schools will also greatly enliven the show. There will also be a vendor section with local arts and crafts for sale, including pottery, silk and woven scarves, jewelry, and wooden bird houses.

Local Event: Great Swamp Celebration and Art Ahow

Dutchess County

Pawling

Great Swamp Celebration and Art Ahow

Friends of the Great Swamp will host a weekend celebrating the awesome beauty, incalculable value, and prominent benefits of...

Jay Estate

<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Balloon-300x200.jpg">Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone! Join us on Sunday, October 25 from 11am - 3pm. New this year in honor of the Montgolfier Brothers invention of the hot-air balloon in 1783 - you guessed it - learn all about the thermodynamics of these beautiful aircrafts from <a href="https://www.libertyballoon.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Liberty Balloon Company</a>. Enjoy outdoor activities and old-fashioned entertainment as we commemorate America 250 with a very special chance to see authentic centuries-old artifacts of the Revolutionary War at the historic first home of patriot and peacemaker John Jay. <a href="https://youtu.be/1-5rBwbfv08?si=7Y61Jf0fiNcaNAr2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Watch a video from last year's festival here.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/b5a7d988-48ca-4a56-bb9b-28da36e2bc0e" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE TO AVOID THE LINES.</a>
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES
* Silhouette artist <a href="https://www.sweet-silhouette.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Varin Acevado</a> will create heirloom portraits. * Stilt walkers &amp; jugglers ensure super photo ops for the whole family! * Professional facepainters from <a href="https://www.jamesdaniel.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">James Daniel Entertainment </a>will create butterflies and dragons with deft dabs of paint and glitter! * Join the <a href="https://www.ryetroop2.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rye Boy Scouts Troop 2</a> for boat racing in the reflecting pool * Create your own take-home origami animals with talented volunteers from our Japanese community partners in Harrison. * Try your hand at special geocaching activities in honor of America at 250 highlighting John Jay's role as spymaster during the Revolutionary War. * Make a self-portrait with artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenjingxu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jing (Ellen) Xu </a>and ColorWorld. * Learn about robotics and STEAM with <a href="https://www.makeinspires.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MakeInspires.</a> * Don't miss the rocket show with <a href="https://newyorkcity.madscience.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mad Science!</a> * Pony rides and the petting zoo are family favorites!

ALL AGES
* Self-guided tours of<a href="https://parks.ny.gov/history/rev-war?utm_campaign=NYSOGS+Parks-RevWar250&amp;utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=Search&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23972741403&amp;gbraid=0AAAABD-CRbX_77SLGE4f5AlYAwtMckwIS&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwlsfWBhD4ARIsACL7p1GnNW59-3sZb1eG8wDrPXmniU0OpY52GakfKQTDy-DZfXtRno0_JBwaAnZYEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Revisit the Revolution Exhibit</a> at the Jay Mansion. * Self-guided tours of the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens (2022 NYS Nonprofit Excellence, 2023 ICAA Landscape Design, 2026 GCA Historic Preservation). * Nibble on savories from food trucks and local favorites like Cousins Lobster Roll, Jimmy's Soft Serve, Crazy Taco Mex, Food Truck Refinery, Westchester Burger and Mangones Market. * LIVE Music from <a href="https://www.brooklynbluegrass.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective</a>. * Horse-drawn Carriage Rides by Pelham Bit Carriages. * Shop for the holidays early or for any occasion - explore gorgeous jewelry, sweaters, fine art photographs, handcrafted Japanese pottery from <a href="https://nslifestyles.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">NS Lifestyles</a>, <a href="https://shopthebeehive.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Beehive</a>, <a href="https://www.crichlowfineart.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Crichlow Fine Art</a>, <a href="https://hirokosceramics.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hiroko's Ceramics</a> and many more bespoke offerings from our vendors * Learn about 10,000 years of archaeology beneath our feet with Dr. Eugene Boesch.
More activities being added every day! Admission is $50 per family and $20 individual.
Thank you to our Jay Day Co-Chairs Lindsay Bello Martin, Claire Weschler, Jennifer Soliman and Julia Thalhammer and 2026 RCDS Community Engagement Fellow Ellora Shah.&nbsp;
More volunteers welcome! Contact us at <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a> to sign up for a shift.
The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is a dynamic nonprofit which manages the Jay Estate in Rye, New York. The 23-acre park that they have preserved and interpreted since 1992 is an award-winning culture hub and wildlife refuge on Long Island Sound. Located in the heart of Westchester’s only National Historic Landmark District, the site welcomes visitors April through November to learn about our nation’s flawed yet precious democracy through indoor and outdoor public programs. Offerings about American History feature prominent writers and educators. Free horticulture and birding workshops teach guests about native plants and wildlife. Family-friendly concerts draw hundreds for old-fashioned fun and unplugged enjoyment. The site is a member of NY State's Path Through History and Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail. Sign up to volunteer or access all they offer at <a href="https://jayheritagecenter.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.jayheritagecenter.org</a>
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Local Event: Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Westchester County

Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

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