🌟 Restaurant of the Week 🌟

Fortina (Armonk)
Fortina in Armonk was a top recommendation this week from fellow reader Michael E., and it didn’t disappoint. The vibe is lively and warm—perfect for an easy date night or casual dinner with friends. With its open kitchen, glowing wood-fired ovens, and upbeat playlist, the whole place hums with energy. The Tenderoni pizza and Sunday Rigatoni are fantastic.

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🧺 Family-Friendly Fun

🌸 Peekskill Cherry Blossom Festival
Riverfront Green Park | Peekskill | May 3 | More
Join the Rotary Club of Peekskill for the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival to celebrate the arrival of spring. Enjoy a plant sale, food vendors, live music, and the beauty of the 100 cherry trees blooming along the riverfront.

🎨 Stenciled Style: Create Your Own Tote Art
KinoSaito Art Center | Verplanck | May 3 | More
Kids 6–12 can design and decorate their own wearable art in this hands-on stencil-printing workshop guided by professional teaching artists.

🎉 Family Arts Bash
ArtsWestchester | White Plains | May 3 | More
Face painting, artmaking, a bounce house, food trucks, and more — it’s a day of creative fun inside Westchester’s largest art gallery!

🎨 Holi Fest 2025
Indian Cultural Center | Greenwich | May 3 | More
Celebrate Holi, the festival of colors, with music, dance, food, and traditional color throws – family-friendly but adults will love the lively energy too!

🚌 Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical!
Emelin Theatre | Mamaroneck | May 3 | More
Based on Mo Willems’ beloved book, this lively musical introduces kids to teamwork, responsibility, and of course, some hilarious pigeon antics!

📚 Hudson Children’s Book Festival
Hudson Junior/Senior High School | Hudson | May 3 | More
Foster a love of reading at this free, public event where families can meet world-class authors and illustrators, and celebrate literacy with interactive activities for children of all ages!

🎣 Kids Fishing Day
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum | Cornwall | May 4 | More
Bait your hooks and cast a line! Young anglers can learn fishing basics, meet wildlife educators, and enjoy the great outdoors.

🍻 Activities for Adults

🏇 Kentucky Derby Watch Party
Red Horse by David Burke | White Plains | May 3 | More
Don your finest Derby hat and watch the Kentucky Derby with a mint julep (or two) in hand at one of the finest restaurants in all of Westchester!

🛍️ Spring Crafts Fair at Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst Mansion | Tarrytown | May 2-4 | More
Shop handcrafted goods from over 200 artisans at this beloved riverside festival – plus gourmet foods, live demos, and more.

🎭 ArtsRock Gala: John Turturro in Conversation
The Angel Nyack | Nyack | May 2 | More
Join Emmy-winning actor John Turturro (Severance, The Big Lebowski) for an intimate conversation about his life and career, hosted by Elliott Forrest. The evening continues with a gala reception featuring top Nyack restaurants and exclusive auction items.

🎻 Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence
Tarrytown Music Hall | Tarrytown | May 3 | More
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center performs Tchaikovsky’s beloved string sextet in a can’t-miss concert.

🌼 Mother's Day Market Hosted by Button Design Co.
Melita’s Home | Ossining | May 3 | More
Celebrate mom early with an all-day outdoor artisan market featuring florals, gifts, crafts, and cozy home finds at Melita’s Home.

🎷 Sofija Knezevic Jazz Night
Jazz on Main | Mount Kisco | May 3 | More
Spend an evening with internationally renowned jazz vocalist Sofija Knezevic at one of Westchester’s premier jazz spots.

🎉 Derby Party at Golfzon Social
Golfzon Social | Scarsdale | May 3 | More
Want to watch the ponies while getting a few practice swing in? Watch the derby at Golfzon and fill your afternoon with sports galore.

🎭 Monstrous Gaia: New Theater Premiere
Village Hall at St. James | North Salem | May 2 | More
Explore myth and modernity in this bold new stage work blending classical storytelling with environmental themes.

🎶 American Tune: A Paul Simon Tribute
Shames JCC | Tarrytown | May 3 | More
Celebrate the iconic music of Paul Simon with an evening of heartfelt live performances from acclaimed local musicians.

🎥 AAPI Month Film: Baseball Behind Barbed Wire
White Plains Public Library | White Plains | May 3 | More
During WWII, 120,000 Japanese Americans were incarcerated across the U.S. This powerful documentary shows how playing baseball offered resilience and hope behind barbed wire. The viewing will be followed by a panel with activists Takeshi Furumoto and Suki Terada Ports!

👗 Runway & Retail Rendezvous
Cross County Center | Yonkers | May 3-4 | More
Enjoy a stylish spring outing with live music, pop-up shops, giveaways, and a fashion show featuring looks from top retailers and local designers.

🌳 Outdoor Adventures

🏛️ Explore Kykuit: The Rockefeller Estate
Kykuit Estate | Sleepy Hollow | May 2-November 9 | More
Tour the grand Rockefeller family mansion, sculpture gardens, and art collections perched atop stunning Hudson Valley views.

🌈 Hastings Color Run 5K
Hillside Elementary School | Hastings-on-Hudson | May 4 | More
Join this vibrant 5K fun run where you’ll start in white clothing and finish covered in a rainbow of eco-friendly, plant-based powdered dye.

🧗 Community Climbing Night: Pay What You Want
Movement Valhalla | Valhalla | May 2 | More
Try bouldering or top-roping during this casual community night at Valhalla’s premier rock-climbing gym – no experience necessary, and you choose the price!

🐶 Puppy Yoga in the Park
Ridge Road Park | Hartsdale | May 3 | More
Unwind with gentle yoga – and a whole lot of wagging tails! This outdoor session features adoptable puppies and is beginner-friendly.

🏠 Step Back in Time at Philipsburg Manor
Philipsburg Manor | Sleepy Hollow | May 2-September 28 | More
Experience colonial life firsthand with costumed interpreters, historic trades, and lively storytelling at this preserved 18th-century farm.

🏡 Washington Irving's Sunnyside Tours
Sunnyside | Tarrytown | May 3–5 | More
Visit the whimsical riverside home of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow author – complete with charming gardens and guided tours.

🌿 The Indigenous Roots of Organic Agriculture
Bruce Museum Seaside Center | Greenwich | May 4 | More
Learn how Indigenous knowledge systems shaped today’s organic farming practices in this First Sunday Science talk at the scenic Bruce Park waterfront center.

🌸 Wildflower Walk at Rockefeller Preserve
Rockefeller State Park Preserve | Pleasantville | May 4 | More
Join an expert-led walk through blooming spring meadows and learn to identify native wildflowers in one of the region’s most serene natural preserves.