Spring has sprung! With the cold winter *almost* behind us, what better way to get into the spirit than with spring-inspired craft fairs and festivals? Grab your family, soak in the vitamin D, and get your craft on at these fairs and festivals in Westchester.
Spring Artisan Market
Somers Public Library, Somers
April 6-7
Join the Northeast Etsy Artist Collective on April 6 and 7 at the Somers Public Library. Those who attend the market will be able to shop unique handmade goods and celebrate National Library Week. A portion of the proceeds made at the event will go to the Friends of Somers Library.
Mother’s Day Artisans Market
The Ossining Public Library, Ossining
April 20
The Northeast Etsy Artists Collective and The Friends of OPL will be presenting their Mother’s Day Artisans Market. The market will feature around 12 vendors who will offer beautiful handmade jewelry, knitwear, candles, and more. This is the perfect place to grab a gift for Mother’s Day, graduations, or any occasion, really.
Hudson River Potters Spring Show & Sale
Bethany Arts Community, Ossining
April 20-21
Join the Hudson River Potters on April 20 and 21 for their Spring Show & Sale at the Bethany Arts Community in Ossining. This two-day event will feature the works of 14 local potters. You can choose from a plethora of options and designs ranging from mugs to vases. The event is free; visit the website for more information.
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Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst Greenhouse Grounds, Tarrytown
May 3-5
The Spring Craft Show by Artrider at Lyndhurst returns from May 3 to May 5 with over 200 craftspeople and makers. The fair will consist of handmade clothing, jewelry, sculptures, photography, and much more. On top of that, enjoy food trucks and tastings from local distilleries. There will even be a mobile beer and wine truck this year! The event is rain or shine, and tickets must be purchased for entry. For tickets, visit the website.
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Westchester Craft Crawl
Croton-on-Hudson & Ossining
June 1-2
The Westchester Craft Crawl is a free outdoor studio tour featuring local, professional craft artists specializing in clay, wood, jewelry, glass, and more. Ossining-based clay artist Leigh Taylor Mickelson, who started the event, brings in over 50 craft artists including four stops in Croton-on-Hudson and Ossining. There will be sponsors along the way so you can stop to grab refreshments. Be sure to pick up your passport at your first stop to get it stamped at all four spots for a chance to win a prize.
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The White Plains Outdoor Arts Festival
Tibbits Park, White Plains
June 1-2
For over 50 years, the WPOAF has brought a diverse display of fine arts and crafts to Tibbits Park in White Plains. The organization will be doing it once again on June 1 and 2 with this end-of-season spring craft fair. Paintings, ceramics, jewelry, and more artwork will be on display and for sale. Here you will also find amazing gifts and home décor made by emerging artists and scholarship winners. The event will feature a free children’s art workshop and unique food vendors as well.
Tarrytown Street Fair
Main Street, Tarrytown
June 1, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Visit Tarrytown’s annual street fair brought to life by the Sleepy Hollow Tarrytown Chamber of Commerce. The fair will feature live music, bites, arts and crafts, and souvenirs shops, along with local retailers. This event is free, so be sure to stop on by. The rain date is June 2.Â
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