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.
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 $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/
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.
storytimeFREERye Free Reading Room · Rye
Reading to a therapy dog is a proven and effective way to help children improve their literacy and communication skills. Reading aloud to specially trained, calm, and nonjudgmental animal companions creates a relaxed and welcoming environment where children feel comfortable and uninhibited, leading to increased confidence and reduced stress. These positive effects support stronger reading development and communication abilities. Therapy Dog Brigade’s specially trained and certified therapy dogs, volunteering alongside their owner-handlers, visit schools, libraries, and other community settings to provide a safe and supportive space for young readers, inspiring them to enjoy reading and grow into lifelong learners. This program is for kids in Kindergarten-5th grade. Each child will sign up for a 10 minute slot to read with the dog. Registration will open one week before the event. Please call (914) 231-3162 to reserve a time slot.
Rye YMCA · Rye
First Family Fridays at Rye YMCA offers a drop-in session for families to engage in activities together. This indoor program is open to all ages, with no registration required.
FREERye Free Reading Room · Rye
IRL is joining forces with Rye Youth Council, (dis)connect, Rye Free Reading Room and other community organizations and taking over the Village Green for a Phone-Free Afternoon. Lawn games. Crafts. Board games. Reading. Treats. Hanging out. Nothing revolutionary. That's kind of the point. Come for ten minutes or stay all afternoon. Bring the kids, bring a friend - and yes, you can bring your phone. We'll provide a secure spot to stash it while you enjoy some time IRL. ; )
FREERye Free Reading Room · Rye
Susan Deshkensky is a fiber and fabric artist. Her designs and quilts have been published in thirty magazines. Susan is an award winning quilter on both a national and regional level. Susan is a Certified instructor for Quiltworx and an Alumni Ambassador for Lumin Fabrics/Island Batik. She loves to make t-shirt and memory quilts for customers. Susan's new found passion is long arm quilting. It is a joy to design, create and longarm your individual works without outside assistance. Art For Purchase This fall, The Rye Arts Center once again transforms Purchase Street in Downtown Rye into an open-air art experience. This year's edition runs longer than ever before, stretching from September 17th through October 29th, with a special opening reception planned for the evening of the 17th. Residents and visitors alike are invited to experience art woven seamlessly into the fabric of everyday life, all autumn long. This year’s event is thoughtfully timed to coincide with beloved local happenings—such as the annual October window painting— creating exceptionally vibrant opportunities to celebrate local creativity while amplifying visibility for both artists and local merchants. Art for Purchase is a public art project that reimagines storefronts as intimate stages for local and regional artists, cultivating a rich dialogue between creativity, commerce, and community. As you browse shop windows or linger along the sidewalk, you'll discover unexpected moments of inspiration—artworks that spark reflection and delight amid the hum of daily routines. These works don't just beautify; they invite conversation, connection, and a deeper appreciation for the role art, and local artists, play in shaping cultural identity and supporting local vitality. By showcasing original art in the heart of Rye's commercial district, the initiative brings together artists, business owners, and the broader community in a shared celebration of creativity and local enterprise.