8 Must-Do Events in 2017

From music festivals to state-of-the-art light shows, here’s what to mark on your calendar for the coming year

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week 

Offered twice yearly for 14 days in March and November, this is the region’s largest dining event, with more than 200 participating restaurants offering bargain prix-fixe meals to more than 250,000 diners.
www.hudsonvalleyrestaurantweek.com

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Crafts at Lyndhurst  

Taking place in both September and April, this massive event includes 300 artists offering a range of one-of-a-kind gifts and artwork. Live music, kids activities, gourmet food, and craft demonstrations are also on hand.
www.artrider.com

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Lightscapes  

Stare in awe as Croton-on-Hudson’s Van Cortlandt Manor erupts into an incredible nighttime display of sculptures, special effects, sounds, and state-of-the-art illumination. A bevy of spring-themed sweets and organic ice cream are also offered.
www.hudsonvalley.org/events/lightscapes

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Caramoor Summer Music Festival 

Performers of classical, roots, jazz, and other music genres take the stage at this popular family-friendly event at Caramoor in Katonah. Taking place June through August, this festival features some of the nation’s biggest names in classical music. 
www.caramoor.org


Related: 2017 Calendar of Notable Events 


 

Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival

There is something for everyone at Croton Point Park’s massive (its hosted more than 15,000 people) outdoor extravaganza, which includes seven stages of diverse music, dance, and storytelling along with clowns, jugglers, a children’s area, and a farmers’ market. 
www.clearwaterfestival.org

 

American Gold Cup

Olympic-caliber horses and riders compete at this annual North Salem event where show jumping is the main attraction. There’s also boutique shopping and family fun, like pony rides, face-painting, and more.
www.theamericangoldcup.com  

 

Stone Barns Center’s 14th Annual Harvest Fest

A wide-ranging community celebration of life on the farm, this yearly event features festivities for the entire family,  such as live music, hands-on farming and food activities, hayrides, a turkey parade, and much more.
www.stonebarnscenter.org/visit/harvest-fest.html

 

Westchester’s Winter Wonderland

Get in the holiday spirit at Kensico Dam Plaza when this very merry extravaganza comes to town. Kids can meet Santa Claus, enjoy unlimited rides on the Wonderland Express, and experience a musical light show. Refreshments, shopping, and ice-skating are also offered. 
www.wwinterwonderland.com

 

Our CEOs & Business Leaders Golf Outing is August 5!

Our Best of Westchester Party is July 24!

Our Westchester Home Design Awards event is June 26!

Our Wine & Food Festival returns June 4-9!

Our Wunderkinds event takes place on May 23!

Our Best of Business Ballot is open through May 15!

Our Healthcare Heroes Awards event takes place on May 9!

Our Westchester Home Builders Awards take place on April 4!

Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Forum is March 14!

Unveiled: A Boutique Bridal Brunch is February 25!

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