Summer
June
Westchester Magazine’s 8th Annual Wine & Food Festival
With seven events over seven days, Westchester Magazine’s 8th Annual Wine & Food Festival is a celebration of gourmet food, exceptional wines, beer, spirits, mouth-watering burgers, and award-winning chefs. Join the more than 7,000 guests who will sip and savor, enjoy the county’s finest plates and pours, mingle with Westchester’s top chefs, sommeliers, and specialty food purveyors, and attend exclusive dinners, tastings, and demos. Wine & Food Festival is a not-to-be missed experience celebrating the culinary spirit of Westchester County.
Path Through History
Experience a Revolutionary War battle, discover some of our state's and nation's greatest natural wonders or relive some of sports greatest moments. From U.S. presidents to leaders of the suffragette movement to innovators in industry, technology and art, it all happened in New York State. You can visit over 500 destinations across our great state. Choose from 13 themes to create your own Path Through History for an experience you and your family will always remember.
The White Plains Outdoor Arts Festival
The WPOAF has brought diverse displays of fine arts and crafts to tree-lined Tibbits Park in the heart of bustling downtown White Plains for 55 years! Paintings, photography, ceramics, glasswork, jewelry, textiles, and much more are all on display. The festival is a great place to experience art and shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home décor. The event also features emerging artists, the artwork of our scholarship winners, a free children’s art workshop, and unique food vendors.
White Plains Juneteenth Festival
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free.
Caramoor 2018 Summer Music Season
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is a destination for exceptional music, captivating programs, spectacular gardens and grounds, and wonderful moments with friends and family.
ArtsWestchester's Music In The Air
Every summer, the county comes alive with hundreds of outdoor concerts and performances. Use this “Music in the Air” destination guide to fill your summer with affordable ($20 or under – many are free!) outdoor arts events taking place in Westchester County throughout the summer. Residents and visitors can enjoy a wide variety of music – from rock to classical and everything in between – as well as movie screenings, family-friendly activities and theatrical performances. Choose a town near home or work (or explore a new area of the County) and start marking your calendar with summer fun!
July
A Night on Fire
A Night on Fire brings fire juggling and comedy troupe extraordinaire A Different Spin, provided by Boston Circus Guild, to Sleepy Hollow for a fully choreographed, live display of fire arts features flame-wielding, fire-eating performers twisting and turning, juggling and dancing, spinning and sword fighting, and much more. Perfect for audiences of all ages, A Night on Fire features jaw-dropping stunts, knee-slapping humor, and just enough danger to create a spectacle guaranteed to have you talking about it long after the fire’s extinguished.
Pleasantville Music Festival
Saturday, July 14, the Pleasantville Music Festival will once again rock. Thousands of friends, families and lovers of live, world-class rock, setting out their chairs, blankets and tents, going up to the stage and dancing. Food and drink, a beer & wine garden for the adults, fun activities to keep the kids happy, and a zero-waste program to keep the Earth happy. Plus stuff to buy, charities to learn about, and a warm, positive backyard vibe.
August
Moon Viewing Concert
The 52nd Annual Moon Viewing Concert at the Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden, dinner and tea Demonstrations. Live traditional Japanese music in the garden.
