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10/01/2026

Our biggest shoot of the year just wrapped: the 2026 Connect to Northern Westchester Holiday Gift Guide! 🛍️

We are so excited to share all the amazing gifts we have put together this year. Every item in our guide comes from a local Westchester business, so you can shop small and find the perfect gifts close to home.

Here's a sneak peek of the items that it'll be featured in our Nov/Dec issue (coming soon!).

09/28/2026

It’s spooky season! Here’s what’s happening this weekend:

🎃 Experience the region’s famous ghost stories
Historic Hudson Valley
October weekends at Philipsburg Manor & The Library at Historic Hudson Valley and Washington Irving’s Sunnyside
Tour Washington Irving’s Sunnyside. Watch the classic ghost story brought to life with dramatic storytelling and live music at Irving’s ‘Legend.’ Encounter the Headless Horseman at Twilight Village. Hear Poe’s most chilling tales. And be amazed by the illusions of the Spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country.

❤️ Help your neighbors while celebrating with friends
Community Center of Northern Westchester
Oct. 2, 6:30–9:30 p.m at St. Matthew’s Church
Come celebrate, connect and make a difference at CCNW’s annual benefit. Enjoy delicious grazing fare from Exit 4 catering, fabulous raffle prizes and a fun-filled evening with friends and neighbors.

🍎 Run, play and enjoy delicious donuts
Manhattanville University
Oct. 4, 9 a.m.–2 p.m at Wampus Brook Park
Begin the day with the 50-yard Donut Dash (ages 2-8), a one-mile race or Jamie’s 5K Run for Love, benefiting Stayin’ Alive. Then stick around for the BHPA kids’ carnival, arts & crafts booths, a live band, food trucks, a pie eating contest and donut fishing games. Plus, don’t miss Beascakes Bakery’s freshly made donuts, paired with pressed cider.

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09/26/2026

This summer, we welcomed our Gen Z interns behind the scenes of magazine publishing 📖

We asked them everything from their dream interview (dead or alive 👀) to their favorite northern Westchester town (spoiler: one town swept the vote 😉).

Give it a like and let us know what your answers would be in the comments!

09/25/2026

At least 60% of students are using AI for homework, but only 13% of teachers feel confident navigating it. So how do local schools handle the new frontier?

We gathered five local educators for dinner at the Bedford Post Inn Tavern to discuss what happens when artificial intelligence enters the classroom. From "lockdown" policies to creative AI integrations, read how Northern Westchester and Fairfield County educators are adapting.

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09/21/2026

Fall has officially arrived! Here’s what’s happening this week:

🍂 Get outside enjoy nature Westchester County Parks Sept. 22–Dec. 21 at Westchester Parks With more than 18,000 acres and 50+ parks, Westchester County Parks has something for everyone, and fall is especially magical.

🐍 20th Anniversary of “Snakes on a Plane” Bedford Playhouse Sept. 24, 7 p.m. at Bedford Playhouse Relive beloved classics and cult favorites on the big screen. “Snakes on a Plane” is turning 20 (feel old yet?)

🎷 Jazz at Reid Castle Manhattanville University Sept. 24, 7 p.m at Reid Castle Hear jazz in an intimate, historic setting on Manhattanville’s campus, featuring Mark Morganelli & The Jazz Forum All-Stars. Up next: “Holiday Jazz Celebration” on Dec. 10.

😂 Hard Headed Comedy Captain Lawrence Mount Kisco
Sept. 25 doors at 5 p.m., show at 7 p.m. (reservations encouraged) All headliners, no fillers. Founded by comedian & producer Luz Michelle, these shows bring top-tier talent and diverse voices together for unforgettable nights. Side effects may include happiness.

🔮 Psychic & Wellness Fair Anne H Bentzen Sept. 26, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Balancing 4 Life Explore Reiki, Qigong and BEMER therapy, oracle card and astrology readings + trunk shows featuring crystal-wrapped jewelry and wellness products. Prebook 30- or 60-minute appointments online.

📚 Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival Sept. 26, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Metro-North Station, Chappaqua Meet 170+ children’s book authors and illustrators, including Jay Cooper, Nick Bruel, Dashka Slater and Greg Pizzoli. Enjoy the fun zone, food trucks and book signings.

🎨 Armonk Outdoor Art Show Armonk Outdoor Art Show  Sept. 26–27: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at 205 Business Park Dr., Armonk Consistently ranked among the nation’s top fine art shows, this juried event features exceptional artists across all media and price points, plus food, drinks and free kids’ activities.
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09/20/2026

We had a wonderful time visiting the talented vendors and artists at this year’s Herb Fair at Caramoor. Thanks to Herb Society of America New York Unit for a fun event.

09/14/2026

It’s that time again! 👀 Here’s what’s happening this week.

😂 Hard Headed Comedy
Sept. 18: Hard Headed Comedy x Backstage at Otto's Full Service doors at 6 p.m., show at 8 p.m. (reservations encouraged); 505 Piermont Ave., Piermont
Hard Headed Comedy delivers comedy the way it should be: all headliners, no fillers. Founded by comedian & producer Luz Michelle, these shows feature top-tier talent, diverse voices and unforgettable nights that bring communities together through laughter. Side effects may include happiness. Get tickets at hardheadedcomedy.com.

🍹 Live Music & Margaritas at Barconah Taconah Cantina
Sept. 17 John Praino, 7–9 p.m.; 108 N. County Shopping Ctr., Goldens Bridge
From the folks who brought you Taconah Cantina, meet the new neighbor, Barconah — catch sports with friends or live music while digging into scratch-made Mexican food and craft cocktails. This fall, local singer/guitarist John Praino plays throughout the season, with a set from sibling duo The Golds coming soon (dates TBD).

🎡 SeptemberFest: The Region’s Biggest Block Party
Sept. 18: 5–11 p.m.; Sept. 19: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sept. 19–20: 12–11 p.m.; S. Moger Ave., Mount Kisco
Three days of live music, food trucks and a full-sized carnival hit downtown Mount Kisco, plus the Saturday Street Fair and Sunday Football FunDay. New this year: a sensory tent for guests who need a quiet break from the action. Come eat, shop and celebrate everything that makes this town special.

🎃 The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze
Sept. 18–Nov. 8 (select evenings); 525 S. Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson
Stroll through 7,000 hand-carved pumpkins reimagined as glowing sculptures, alongside larger-than-life displays and dazzling special effects. This nighttime trail at Van Cortlandt Manor pairs an all-original soundtrack with remarkable artistry and can’t-miss photo ops — one of the top-rated Halloween experiences in the country.

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09/11/2026

Submissions are OPEN for our 2026 holiday gift guide! 🎁

Flip through last year’s guide for a sneak peek of what we’re looking for, then head to the link to submit. Spots fill up fast, so don’t wait until the last minute.

Submissions end on September 14.

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09/09/2026

Who’s got weekend plans? You do! 👀
Here’s what’s happening this week.

🌻 Cut-Your-Own-Flowers Honeybee Grove ~ U-Pick Flower Farm
Until early Oct. on Sat. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. & Sun. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Snip your way through rows of zinnias, snapdragons, sunflowers, cosmos and more. We provide scissors, know-how and a jug of water. No reservation, tools or green thumb needed. Grab a fall pumpkin too.

🎭 “Private Lives” The Schoolhouse Theater
Sept. 4–20: addt’l performances for “Classic Farce: Private Lives”; 3 Owens Rd., Croton Falls

Schoolhouse Theater kicks off its fall season with Noel Coward’s “Private Lives,” a scandalously funny tale of divorced exes who reunite on twin honeymoons in adjacent rooms. Directed by the award-winning Owen Thompson, this show is half sold out, so grab your tickets now!

🍿 “Practical Magic 2” & midnight margaritas Jacob Burns Film Center _pville
Sept. 10, Pleasantville

This fall, head to Jacob Burns for new releases, documentaries & signature events. Start with “Practical Magic 2” paired with midnight margaritas at their Take 3 W**e Bar & Café.

🐐 102nd Yorktown Grange Fair Yorktown Grange Fair
Sept. 11: 4–11 p.m.; Sept. 12: 10 a.m.–11 p.m.; Sept. 13: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Bring the whole family to the 102nd annual Yorktown Grange Fair for “Goats, Games and Good Times!” There’s something for everyone: live music, a tractor parade, midway rides, a horse show and livestock you can see up close. Ride the mechanical bull, join audience participation contests and go for the blue ribbon. Then wind down with hayrides, great food and craft b**r. $15 per carload admission.

🍺 Oktoberfest Cross County Center
Sept. 12, Yonkers

Cross County Center’s favorite fall events are back. In September, dress in your best lederhosen and dirndl for a true Oktoberfest experience, featuring games, a DJ and the Yonkers Brewing Co. b**r garden.

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