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.
Hudson River Potters Spring Show & Sale
Bethany Arts Community, Ossining
April 26-27
Join the Hudson River Potters on April 26-27 for their Spring Show & Sale at the Bethany Arts Community in Ossining. This two-day event will feature the works of 11 local potters. You can choose from a plethora of 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 2, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; May 3, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; May 4, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Spring Craft Show by Artrider at Lyndhurst returns from May 2-4 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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Mother’s Day Artisans Market
The Ossining Public Library, Ossining
May 10, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Northeast Etsy Artists Collective and The Friends of Ossining Public Library present their Mother’s Day Artisans Market this May. 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. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Friends of OPL.
Westchester Craft Crawl
Croton-on-Hudson and Ossining
May 17-18
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 40 craft artists including three stops in Croton-on-Hudson and Ossining. There will be sponsors along the way so you can stop to grab refreshments.
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The White Plains Outdoor Arts Festival
Tibbits Park, White Plains
May 31 – June 1, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For over 50 years, the White Plains Outdoor Arts Festival 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 May 31 and June 1 with this end-of-season spring craft fair. Paintings, ceramics, jewelry, and other artwork will be on display and for sale. Here you will also find 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.
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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 by with the family.
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