Free Pro Soccer Tickets & more!

Plus: Tons of fun ways for the whole family to get their art groove on!

Welcome to Issue #17 of the Westchester Weekly:

We’ve heard from a bunch of you recently and are so excited that you’re enjoying the newsletter!

From the start, it’s been our goal to make all the best stuff that’s happening in Westchester more accessible.

Our team spends a ton of time each week figuring that out, but if you know of something super awesome coming up, let us know by replying to any of our newsletters!

Now, before we get to this week’s edition, make sure you keep reading to check out the awesome exclusive giveaway we have for all you Westchester Weekly faithful!

In Today’s Weekly:

  • 🌸 Training with Floral Arrangement Masters

  • 🐺 A Sleepover with Wolves (Seriously)

  • 🎨 Bubbly Art, Duck Derbies & Summer Picnics for the Kids

  • 🎷 Late-Summer Jazz and Comedy for the Grown-Ups

🏡 Real Estate Deal of the Week 🏡 

150 Mountain Ave., New Rochelle

New week, new favorite.

Tucked into Forest Knolls’ Larchmont Woods enclave, this storybook 1925 Colonial blends pre-war charm — crown moldings, French doors, wood-burning fireplace — with modern perks like a stone-counter kitchen and a renovated bath.

The 1,248-sq-ft home sits behind a landscaped front lawn and long stone drive, offering a screened porch that overlooks a bluestone-and-gravel backyard.

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

  • 1,248 sq ft

Asking Price: $875,000

Click here to view the full listing.

🧺 Family-Friendly Fun

Celebrate creativity at the Nanuet Summer Arts Fest with live music, artisan booths, chalk art, and fun for the whole family!

🦆 Duck Derby 2
Tibbetts Brook Park | Mt. Kisco | July 31 | More
Ready, set, splash! Thousands of rubber duckies will race down the brook in this quacky competition that benefits local nonprofits. Fun, games, food, and plenty of giggles await!

🎬 Back to the 90’s: The Sandlot
Keepers House | Dobbs Ferry | August 1 | More
You're killin' me, Smalls! Head to the riverfront for a throwback movie night under the stars featuring this beloved ‘90s classic – popcorn, nostalgia, and summer vibes guaranteed.

Opening Day Baseball GIF by Wisconsin Sportscenter

🫧 Family Art Workshop: Bubble Blossoms
Hudson River Museum | Yonkers | August 2-3 | More
Let creativity bloom – kids can craft colorful bubble-inspired blossoms using paint, paper, and imagination at this hands-on workshop perfect for little artists.

🌞 NewFriends: Summer Picnic
Matthiessen Park | Irvington | August 3 | More
New friends, old games, and classic summer vibes! Families can mix, mingle, and play during this inclusive picnic full of activities, snacks, and feel-good community fun.

Bugs Bunny Walk GIF by Looney Tunes

Howdy neighbor!

Now’s a good time in the newsletter to tell you about our favorite upcoming event this weekend – a pro soccer match in Mount Vernon between Westchester SC and Chattanooga Red Wolves SC.

And guess what?

We’ve teamed up with Westchester SC to give away up to 4 free tickets to any Westchester Weekly subscriber who wants them.

That’s right. Totally free. No strings attached.

Pro soccer for the whole family. Friday Night. 7pm. Mount Vernon.

We’re going to be in the stands cheering on the hometown squad and want to see you there too!

Grab your free tickets before they’re gone at this link or by clicking the banner below:

🍻 Activities for Adults

Enjoy the sights and sounds of some of Westchester’s finest jazz musicians with a brunch cocktail or two!

🎶 First Fridays: Russell De Luca
Bedford Playhouse | Bedford | August 1 | More
Ease into the weekend with smooth jazz, stunning art, and summer cocktails. This month’s First Fridays brings a laid-back groove and gallery vibes courtesy of saxophonist Russell De Luca.

😂 Comedy: Dan Laitman & Michelle Hammer
Jazz on Main | Mt. Kisco | August 1 | More
Quirky, clever, and delightfully neurodiverse – Dan and Michelle bring their sharp comedic chops and fresh perspectives to this one-night stand-up showcase.

🎸 KJ Denhert at the WCT
Westchester Collaborative Theater | Ossining | August 2 | More
Soulful and smoky, KJ Denhert returns with her signature blend of jazz, pop, and storytelling. An intimate set that feels like a conversation set to music.

🎹 The David Janeway Quartet
VFW Plaza | Hastings-On-Hudson | August 3 | More
Cool jazz by the Hudson! Don’t miss pianist David Janeway and his powerhouse quartet as they light up Hastings with a night of improvisation and rhythm.

🍳 Sunday Jazz Brunch Hosted by Ron Drotos
Jazz on Main | Mt. Kisco | August 3 | More
Benedicts meet bebop! Ron Drotos sets the perfect Sunday mood with piano-led jazz classics while you sip mimosas and savor brunch with a side of swing.

🌳 Outdoor Adventures

Learn the art of flower arrangement within the confines of the Staatsburgh mansion!

🌿 Sensory Stroll: Awaken Your Senses
Rockefeller State Park Preserve | Pleasantville | August 1 | More
Breathe it in, feel it out. This guided stroll is all about slowing down and tuning into nature’s sounds, scents, and textures—perfect for those looking to reset and reconnect.

🐺 Sleeping with Wolves
Wolf Conservation Center | South Salem | August 1-2 | More
Howl under the stars! Camp out beside the WCC’s wolf pack and experience the wild side of Westchester overnight, complete with a fireside chat and evening wolf howls.

🌎 Connecting with Our Landscape: A Community Circling with Táhila Moss
Hudson River Museum | Yonkers | August 2 | More
Step into deeper reflection. Join artist Táhila Moss in a guided circle to explore our personal and collective connections to land, identity, and community.

🌸 Floral Design Workshop at Staatsburgh
Staatsburgh State Historic Site | Staatsburg | August 2 | More
Bloom like it’s the Gilded Age. Learn flower arranging with a historic twist in this elegant, hands-on workshop inspired by 19th-century design and decadence.

🐦 Bird Call Workshop
KinoSaito | Verplanck | August 3 | More
Whistle while you workshop! This interactive session helps aspiring, young birders master the calls of local species through sound play and natural listening techniques.

Thanks for reading!

If you know of anything interesting going on in Westchester, reply to this email and let us know.

— Ethan & The Westchester Weekly team

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