Celebrate Memorial Day with a party at the beach or a parade in Chappaqua; enjoy the great outdoors while shopping and dining in Larchmont; learn about early Native American life; celebrate Pride Day
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Patrice’s Picks: This Week’s Three Best Bets
1. The Official Sunday after the Beach Party (5/29)
Kick off the summer season at the Radisson Hotel New Rochelle from 6 to 11 p.m. after a day of fun in the sun. Dance the evening away with DJ Andy “El Mas” Bailable & El Tremendisimo DJ Brian. Make reservations at the NoMa Lounge and enjoy complimentary admission and parking to the event. Radisson Hotel New Rochelle 1 Radisson Plaza New Rochelle For more info and reservations click here.
2. Memorial Day Parade in Chappaqua (5/30)
Join in the Memorial Day events in Chappaqua to honor veterans who gave their lives for American freedom. The event begins with the Monument Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. at Victory Corners and is followed by the traditional parade at 11 a.m. The Parade begins at Ridgewood Terrace. Gather at the Chappaqua Train Station at 11:30 a.m. for the Memorial Plaza ceremony to conclude the event. King Street & Bedford Road Chappaqua For more info click here.
3. Larchmont Sidewalk Sale (6/2)
The three-day sale begins on June 2 with more than 30 vendors along the sidewalks of Larchmont. Dine al fresco, shop local vendors, and listen to live music. Larchmont For more info click here.
Events + Culture Calendar
Friday, May 27
The 3Bs – Blues Night at the Elks (Ossining): The 3Bs feature “a blend of Blues from classics to contemporary, soulful to sinful.” Created in 2021, the 3Bs includes drummer “Big Bad” Bill Votava, bassist Kevin Brail, lead vocalist Elle Randall, second vocalist Alyssa Pic, guitarist David “Diamond Dave” Rinaldi, and keyboardist Erin Weisenfeld. The double set begins at 7:30 p.m. Ossining Elks Lodge 1486 118 Croton Ave Ossining For more info, visit our music content partner HearItThere.
Saturday, May 28
Early Native American Life at Historic Purdy House (White Plains): On May 28, 1830, Congress passed the Indian Removal Act, beginning the forced relocation of thousands of Native Americans in what became known as the Trail of Tears. The event at Purdy House, which is run by the White Plains Historical Society, gives guests a glimpse at daily Native American life before permanent European settlement. See key artifacts, including bark baskets, cups, bowls, stone axes, spoons, bows and arrows, animal pelts, and leather. The event begins at 1 p.m. and is free. Registration is required. Historic Purdy House 60 Park Ave White Plains For more info or to register click here.
Tuesday, May 31
Author Visit with Amalia Hoffman (Tarrytown): Amalia Hoffman will present her new picture book Masha Munching on Zoom, at the Warner Library at 4 p.m. Guests will participate in an interactive presentation and do a related activity in the Children’s Room. A virtual link is also available by emailing warnerjuvprograms@gmail.com. Warner Library 121 N Broadway Tarrytown For more info click here.
Wednesday, June 1
Pride Day at City Hall (New Rochelle): New Rochelle marks Pride Day with a celebration at City Hall from 4 to 8 p.m. The festivities begin with a Flag Raising and include music, LGBTQ-geared vendors, and more. New Rochelle City Hall 515 North Ave New Rochelle For more info click here.
For upcoming community-based events, check out our online Community Calendar by CLICKING HERE.
A media specialist in the education and not-for-profit sectors, Patrice Athanasidy has written in the Hudson Valley for over 25 years. A Bronx native, she loves exploring all the Hudson Valley has to offer from parks to theaters to historic places. Athanasidy is an adjunct professor of communication at Manhattan College and also an alumna. Now a resident of Westchester County, she is a wife and mom of three grown children and has written columns about living family life on the autistic spectrum.
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