Walk into the depths of a dark forest and discover Fantastic Beasts™ and illuminated wizarding world moments at Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience, returning to Westchester Oct. 16, in the awe-inspiring woods of Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park in Yorktown Heights. This nighttime trail experience is designed for the whole family and books quickly, […]
Step into a realm where haunted history and storytelling intertwine, and be immersed in a ghost story unique to the Octagon House. As you traverse its storied halls, you’ll find yourself drawn into the poignant tale of the Lady in White, who lost her love when their steamboat went down on the Hudson River. Her […]
Artists Belkis Ayón, Yanira Collado, Marielle Plaisir, and Lisa C Soto construct stories of identity through their multimedia works. Ayón and Plaisir’s work is figurative; Collado and Soto’s is abstract. Practices of layering and intertwining—through collage, sewing, and crochet—feature significantly in their respective work. The Caribbean is an essential point of reference for all four […]
A glowing Glen Island Park is coming to the Westchester waterfront this fall as the Autumn Glow Festival transforms New Rochelle into a brightly lit waterfront wonderland. The limited-time evening event merges traditional Chinese lantern artistry with modern LED displays along the shores of Long Island Sound. Visitors will step into a dazzling escape with […]
Originally built in the 1860s, The Octagon House is an eight-sided, domed home in the shape of a classic Roman temple. Venture onto the Myths & Mysteries tour to hear about uncanny experiences in the home, uncover the story of the residents’ unusual lives and explore the architectural connections to 19th-century spiritualism. At the conclusion […]
Sunnyside celebrates its connection to Washington Irving’s classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, at this family-friendly daytime event. Visitors can tour the cottage, see an original short shadow puppet film, and enjoy a Legend-themed exhibit. The program runs from Sept. 18-Nov. 8, 2026. For tickets and more information, visit: https://tickets.hudsonvalley.org/events?view=calendar&k=legend_tour&startDate=2026-09-01