Erin E. Meagher

Putnam County

New York City Metropolitan Area

Southeast-Brewster

New York

Fairfield County

Hayleigh Evans

Danbury

Connecticut

Rich Kirby

Ridgefield

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Bethel

Brookfield

Westchester County

Jeff Edwards

Yorktown-Somers

Bedford-Katonah

Litchfield County

New Milford

Newtown

Weston-Redding-Easton

Wilton

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...

Danbury Town Park

9th annual Pets in the Park Danbury!
NEW&nbsp;DATE! Sunday, October 18th 11:00am to 4:00pm Danbury Town Park (AKA Candlewood Town Park) 35 Hayestown Rd, Danbury, CT 06811 
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Come PAW-ty with us! ADOPT your FURever friend!
Shop for pet products, Chat with pet services, Support&nbsp;rescues, Adoptions, Bless your pet, Dress your pet for the HOWL-o-ween costume parade,&nbsp; and more!
BRING YOUR PET to the event!
 Animal Blessing at 1:30PM with Pet Pastor Pat! Sponsored by Caraluzzi's Markets.
DRESS YOUR PET for our super fun HOWL-o-ween Pet Parade Costume Contest at 3PM! Amazing prizes!
FREE Face Painting with Happy Cheeks Face Painting!
Sponsored by:
CareVet of Bethel Village Square and&nbsp;
Green Home Solutions of Western CT
Jesse's Ice Cream will be there!
Streetside Hot Dogs will be there!

Admission is $3.00 per person.&nbsp;Free admission for children under 12!
A portion going directly to local area animal rescue!
FREE parking! 
Contact Karin@crazyforeventsct.com for more information. 203-894-6455
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Local Event: 9th annual Pets in the Park Danbury 

9th annual Pets in the Park Danbury 

9th annual Pets in the Park Danbury!
NEW DATE! Sunday, October 18th 11:00am to 4:00pm Danbury Town Park (AKA Candlewood Town...

The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College

The Sum of All ThingsSunday, October 18, 3:00 pm


<a href="https://www.benjaminhochman.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Benjamin Hochman</a>, piano and conductorMusic of Beethoven, Brahms, Arvo Pärt, and MozartRenowned pianist Benjamin Hochman plays and leads the orchestra with four pieces of music that add up to the totality of the human spirit. Beethoven's joy and playfulness (yes,&nbsp;that Beethoven). Brahms' pure mastery of sound, shape and emotion. Arvo Pärt summarizing the nature of the universe in five minutes with 22 string players. And Chef Amadeus cooking up a three course repast to thoroughly thrill all your senses.

Local Event: Westchester Philharmonic Presents "The Sum of All Things"

White Plains

Westchester Philharmonic Presents "The Sum of...

The Sum of All ThingsSunday, October 18, 3:00 pm


Benjamin Hochman, piano and conductorMusic of Beethoven, Brahms, Arvo Pärt,...

Westchester Philharmonic Presents "The Sum of All Things"

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>
<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Revisit-the-Rev-300x300.jpg">
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

Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone!...

<a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0000651396109D61" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Bring The Whole Family!</a>Get ready to laugh, Hudson Valley!
Comedian Candice Guardino brings her hit theatrical comedy ITALIAN BRED to the historic Bardavon Opera House in Poughkeepsie on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 3 PM!
As seen on Amazon Prime Video, Italian Bred is a hilarious, heartfelt theatrical comedy packed with unforgettable family characters, outrageous childhood stories, and the kind of Italian-American family chaos everyone can relate to &mdash; whether you're Italian or just wish you were!
From growing up in a larger-than-life Brooklyn family to navigating the madness of everyday life, Candice brings her stories to life in a one-woman theatrical experience filled with laughter, nostalgia, and heart.
Bring your mother, your cousins, your girlfriends &mdash; and anyone who loves a great laugh!
Sunday, December 6 | 3 PM Bardavon Opera House | Poughkeepsie, NY
Tickets available through the Bardavon box office.
One family. A thousand stories. Endless laughs.

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