Halloween activities, line dancing, crafts, music and much more are on the calendar in Mount Kisco-Bedford Times territory this week.
Donna and Catherine will lead a line-dancing session Monday, Oct. 26, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave. Registration is required. Visit poundridgelibrary.org.
Bedford Hills Free Library, 26 Main St., invites young children and their families to wear costumes for stories and a trick-or-treating walk through downtown businesses Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 4 to 5 p.m. Registration is encouraged. Visit bedfordhillsfreelibrary.org.
Bedford Free Library, 32 Village Green, will host a gathering for people working on knitting, crocheting and other needlework projects Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Participants should bring their own projects. Visit bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Bedford Hills Free Library, 26 Main St., will host a graphic novel discussion for students in grades 4-8 Thursday, Oct. 29, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration is encouraged. Visit bedfordhillsfreelibrary.org.
Children and teens can play tabletop role-playing games, board games, card games and video games Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave. Visit poundridgelibrary.org.
Westmoreland Sanctuary, 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco, will host a guided Halloween hike and an encounter with its animal ambassadors Friday, Oct. 30, from 4 to 6 p.m. The program is for ages 6 and older and includes a costume contest. Admission is $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit westmorelandsanctuary.org for details.
Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, will host a Halloween party Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m., featuring music, refreshments and costumes. Gianna and Chazz Palminteri will host. Visit bedfordplayhouse.org for tickets.
Redline Music Stage, 333 N. Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, will host a Halloween costume party with live-band karaoke and prizes Friday, Oct. 30, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. The event is for ages 14 and older. Visit mkartscal.com.
Westmoreland Sanctuary, 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco, will host its Young Birders Club Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9 to 11 a.m. The program is free, takes place rain or shine and is not a drop-off event. Visit westmorelandsanctuary.org.
Children can follow clues, solve riddles and search for a hidden monster Saturday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. to noon at Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave. Registration is required. Visit poundridgelibrary.org.
Team Nikhil and the town of Bedford will host an inclusive trick-or-treating event for people of all abilities Saturday, Oct. 31, at 3:30 p.m. at The Farms on Jefferson Lane in Bedford. To sign up, visit teamnikhil.org.
The Bedford Village Fire Department will host its Halloween parade Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 5 p.m. at 550 Old Post Road, Bedford. Visit bedfordny.gov.
Halloween activities Saturday, Oct. 31, include trick-or-treating in the Scotts Corners business district from 4 to 6 p.m., the Recreation Department’s trunk-or-treat and costume parade at Town Park from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and a fire department drive-in movie at Town Park from 6 to 9 p.m. Visit townofpoundridge.gov.
The Kati Sol Quartet will present “A Bewitching Night of Jazz Around the World” Saturday, Oct. 31, at 7 p.m. at Jazz on Main, 37 S. Moger Ave., Mount Kisco. The Halloween concert features vocal jazz and international melodies. Costumes are optional. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door, with a $25 food and beverage minimum. Visit jazzonmain.com/kati-sol-quartet.html.
Oboist Ralph Kimser and pianist Kyong Hee Cho will perform Sunday, Nov. 1, from 3 to 4 p.m. at Pound Ridge Community Church, 3 Pound Ridge Road. Presented with Pound Ridge Library. Registration is required. Visit poundridgelibrary.org.
Bedford Free Library offers Westchester Breathes, a session featuring gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises, Monday, Nov. 2, from noon to 1 p.m. Visit bedfordfreelibrary.org for registration information.
Redline Swing will host an evening of live music and dancing featuring the Paumanok Stompers Traditional Jazz Band on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Redline Music Stage inside K1 Speed in Mount Kisco. Doors open at 7 p.m. with a beginner dance lesson, followed by live music and dancing from 8 to 10 p.m. No partner or experience is required. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Food and drinks will be available, and parking is free.
Speeders Car Wash will offer free car washes to veterans, active-duty military personnel and first responders Nov. 9-11 in honor of Veterans Day. The company said the initiative is a way to express appreciation to those who have served and continue to serve the country and their communities. The offer is available during regular operating hours at participating locations, including 527 N. Bedford Road in Bedford Hills. Military or first responder identification is required. For more information, visit speeders.com.
The Pound Ridge Library will present “Family Matters,” an exhibit featuring original artwork by husband-and-wife artists Michele Braun and Norman Bernstein, both Pound Ridge residents, from Nov. 21 through Jan. 15. An opening reception will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, 3-5 p.m., in the Schaffner Room.
Chris Jordan’s “Midway: Message from the Gyre” explores the impact of plastic pollution on albatross colonies on Midway Atoll. His photographs show chicks whose parents mistakenly feed them plastic collected from the Pacific Ocean. The exhibition opened Sept. 19 and remains on view through Nov. 29 at The Capa Space, 2467 Quaker Church Road, Yorktown. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Visit thecapaspace.org.
Mahjong Intermediate Group Play — Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. Intermediate players can join the library’s regular group.
Affordable Health Care Navigator — Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., by appointment, with help enrolling through the NY State of Health Marketplace.
Visit the calendar tab at mountkiscolibrary.org for more events and registration information.
The Mt. Kisco Farmers & Makers Market at Kirby Plaza Park near the Mt. Kisco train station runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday through Nov. 22, featuring fresh produce, prepared foods, local artisans, live music and family-friendly activities. Expanded this year by WMN Unite, the market now includes a broader mix of makers, entrepreneurs, wellness offerings and community programming alongside traditional farm vendors. Learn more at mkfarmersmarket.com.
Pound Ridge Farmers Market: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Pound Ridge Elementary School parking lot, 7 Pound Ridge Road. The market continues through early November and features local produce and other goods. Visit poundridgeny.org.
Pound Ridge Organics: The year-round indoor farmers market at 22 Westchester Ave. is open Thursdays through Sundays, with hours varying by date. For Oct. 29-Nov. 1, hours are Thursday, 3-6 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Visit poundridgeorganics.com for updated hours and schedule changes.
The Pantry, based at the United Methodist Church of Mount Kisco, provides nutritious, culturally relevant food to an average of 700 families from 21 local communities each week. The volunteer-led “choice pantry” offers fresh produce, dairy, grains and protein, allowing guests to select foods they know how to prepare and enjoy. The Pantry also provides home deliveries and relies on volunteers, donors and community support to keep its shelves stocked. Food donations may be dropped off Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon at 300 E. Main St., Mount Kisco.
Tuesday nights from 7 p.m.: For over a decade, The Legendary Tuesday Night Jam has been the event for musicians and music lovers alike. Now, with a new and improved format, it’s bigger and better than ever. Taking place at the Redline Music Stage at K1 Speed (333 N. Bedford Road, Mt. Kisco) each Tuesday from 7-10 p.m. Admission is free and a full backline is provided. Just bring your voice, instrument and passion for music. Presented by risingtidemusicny.com.
The Bedford Hills Senior Center offers a variety of activities, classes and social opportunities throughout the week. Upcoming activities include drop-in Game Day most Mondays from 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Morning Movers most Tuesdays at 9 a.m., local shopping trips to ShopRite on most Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m.–noon, and chair yoga most Wednesdays from 10:30–11:30 a.m. Fees and registration requirements vary. Visit bedfordny.gov or call 914-666-7203 for the current schedule and details.
All events at the Bedford Hills Community House, 74 Main St. (enter on Church Street), Bedford Hills.
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