Westchester County, New York, 450 square miles located north of New York City bordering the Hudson River on the west and Long Island Sound on the southeast, is a rural setting close to an urban area. As such, the close to 1 million residents enjoy many activities and events commensurate with both the rural and urban environment.
The Pelham Rotary Club presents its annual Tastings fundraiser in late fall each year. Proceeds from the event benefit children from third world countries in need of cardiac surgery. The event features gourmet food from local restaurants, wines, live music and a silent auction. Attendees have the opportunity to sample some of the finest foods in the area while supporting a good cause.
Rotary Club of the Pelhams
P.O. Box 8073
Pelham, NY 10803-8073
PelhamRotary.tripod.com
White Plains hosts the Westchester Craft Show in the fall. This event features a show and sale with works from some of the best artists in the region. Over 100 have attended in the past, featuring glassware, porcelain, hand crafted furniture and many other items.
Westchester County Center
198 Central Ave.
White Plains, New York 10606
203-254-0486
craftsamericashows.com
The Chappaqua Antique Show, held in the late fall, features over 60 dealers with a wide range of furniture, silver, china, jewelry and many other items. The show also has a gourmet cafe showcasing homemade desserts.
Westorchard Elementary School
25 Granite Road
Chappaqua, New York 10514
914-238-4666
newcastlehs.org
Hayrides, pumpkin carvings, live music a petting farm and much more are in store at the annual fall festival at Teatown Lake Reservation, with the proceeds benefitting Teatown's environmental education programs.
Teatown Lake Reservation
1600 Spring Valley Road
Ossining, New York 10562
914-762-2912
teatown.org
