Westchester is ready to rock this year. Newcomers, local favorites, and well-known recording artists are converging on the county during the next few months, bringing hundreds of tunes and tons of fun for families and music lovers alike. Make a note to attend these musical events to enjoy every beat of the bass drum and chord on the guitar while you dance the day away.
During the RiverArts Music Tour, tunes from every genre fill community centers, backyards, businesses, waterfront parks, and the heart of each Rivertown along the banks of the Hudson River. It’s the largest family-friendly, free event for music lovers in lower Westchester County and truly offers something for everyone — from classical and jazz to folk, rock, alternative, urban and world music. Finish the day with a sunset picnic and performances under the stars at the Dobbs Ferry Waterfront. Food and beverage trucks will be available.
Location: Rivertown villages including Hastings-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Irvington and Tarrytown. Time: 11:00am - 9:00pm Free.
Celebrate community, music and nature in the spirit of Pete and Toshi Seeger on June 21 at the Hudson River Music Festival. With plenty of children's activities and delicious food, craft beverages and specialty drinks, there's something for everyone at this riverside event.
Location: Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson Time: 11:00am - 9:00pm
New York's backyard jam returns for its 20th year. Grab the chairs and blankets and don your dancing shoes to rock with world-class headliners, emerging stars and local artists. Enjoy the warm, positive, zero-waste backyard vibe as you savor delicious food and beverages, and enjoy the beer and wine garden for the adults. There's also plenty of activities for the kids, ways for you to learn about local charities and treat yourself to some festival merch.
Spend the day along the shores of the Hudson River listening to music from national, international, and Hudson Valley-based Blues artists, along with a tasty selection of food trucks, a craft beer garden and vendors.
Location: Louis Engel Waterfront Park, 1 Westerly Rd. Ossining Time: Music begins at 12:00pm Free.
The Sleepy Hollow Music Festival returns with a Halloween theme and plenty of music and entertainment. Featuring world-class acts on two different stages, dozens of food trucks, a robust marketplace and endless children's activities.
Location: Kingsland Point Park, Palmer Ave., Sleepy Hollow Time: 12:00pm - 9:00pm Note: Children under 12 are free with a paying adult (2 children per adult).
