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 hundreds of larger-than-life Chinese lanterns made of modern LED lights combined with traditional hand-crafted lantern frames made from small pieces of Chinese silk cloth and steel wire. Each unique, handmade artisan piece holds a story of its own with depictions of Chinese legends and lore, as well as the beauty of nature. Dates & Times: Fridays-Sundays, Sept. 11, 2026-Nov. 1, 2026 For tickets and more information, visit: https://autumnglowfestival.com/new-rochelle/
musicFREEWestchester Children’s Museum · Rye
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. Held at Westchester Children’s Museum, this free music session is designed for young children to explore rhythm and sound through guided play.
From $14Westchester Children’s Museum · Rye
Interactive class featuring scarves, shakers, puppets, and more. Drop-in / 20 minutes at Westchester Children’s Museum.
From $14Westchester Children’s Museum · Rye
Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud. Drop-in / 15 minutes at Westchester Children’s Museum.
From $24Van Cortlandt Manor · Croton-on-Hudson
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze returns to Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson. The gourd-geous event features more than 7,000 hand-carved, illuminated jack o’lanterns arranged in jaw-dropping shapes, including dinosaurs and a carousel. Guests take a self-guided walk through the display and can stop at the Gourd & Goblet Tavern or the Headless Horseman Hideaway for spooky sips and haunting visits from the Horseman himself. The event takes place nightly from Sept. 18-Nov. 8, 2026. For tickets and additional information, visit: https://hudsonvalley.org/events/blaze/
artFREENew Rochelle Public Library · New Rochelle
Fridays, September 18 - December 11 (except Fri., Nov. 27); for ages 18 mos. through 3 yrs. Build literacy, motor & social skills through stories, songs & movement. Space is limited; all programs are first come, first served due to limited space &/or supplies.
yogaFREENew Rochelle Public Library — Huguenot Children's Library · New Rochelle
Fridays, September 18 - December 11 (except Nov. 27); for children ages 2 yrs. through 4 yrs. Taught by Budding Buddhas instructors, children learn calmness and mindfulness while having fun practicing yoga. Space is limited, and a ticket is required to attend. Pick up one ticket per child at the first floor desk the morning of the program. Hand the ticket in at the patio gate for admittance. Choose one session only please.
FREENew Rochelle Public Library · New Rochelle
See what bargain treasures you can find in the Friends Book Store! You can always browse and purchase gently-used hardcover and paperback books of every genre - including best sellers, children's books, gift-quality books, and more the at the Friends of the NRPL Bookstore. Click here to learn more about the Friends of NRPL!
FREENew Rochelle Public Library · New Rochelle
Can you crack the code on New Rochelle’s air? Air of Truth: Escape the T.R.A.P. is a free, self-guided, escape-room-style experience in the Lumen Winter Gallery presented by the Energy Justice Law & Policy Center and Hour to Exit. In about 15 minutes, visitors complete four hands-on missions: Traffic, Respiratory, Air Monitoring and Prevention. Follow clues, explore real local air quality information, fill in an Air Quality Field Report and escape the T.R.A.P.! The experience is designed for all ages, with materials available in English and Spanish.