Westchester County Fairs And Festivals September 2011

Dobbs Ferry Community Service Fair

Where/When: Dobbs Ferry High School, 505 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry on Saturday, September 10 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Why go: Explore opportunities for seniors, parents and students.Snacks, face painting and babysitting available too.

Pricing: Free

Family Fun Day

Where/When: Little Village Playhouse, 42 Memorial Plaza, Pleasantville on Saturday, September 10 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Why go: Stop by to learn about programs offered and enjoy theater games and art projects.

Pricing: Free

Sleepy Hollow 14th Annual Street Fair

Where/When: Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow on Saturday, September 10 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Why go: A great day outdoors. Live music by HogJowl, vendors, shopping, food and fun!

Pricing: Free to attend.

NYSC Family Fun Fest

Where/When: New York Sports Club, 50 Livingstone Ave., Dobbs Ferry on Saturday, September 10 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Why go: Check out this local gym by trying a free class—kids and adults, too! Kids can try swimming classes and older kids can test out a basketball clinic. Check with the club for other offerings.

Pricing: Free. Please RSVP here.

Yonkers Riverfest

Where/When: Downtown Yonkers, Saturday, September 10, 12 p.m.- dusk

Why go: Live music, free kayaking, petting zoo and activities with Beczak Environmental Center.

Pricing: Admission is free

Take Me To The River Music and Art Festival

Where/When: Draper Park at Washington Avenue, Hastings, Saturday, September 10 from 12 p.m. - 9: 30 p.m.

Why go: As a friend of mine and I described it recently, it is like "Woodstock in our own backyard." Come with your picnic blanket, chairs and a cooler and be ready for a day to remember. Great music, activities including yoga and arts for kids and lots of fun.

Pricing: In advance, $15 and $20 at the door. $5 for kids 10-17 and 9 and under are free. Purchase here.

Jurrasic Park

Where/When: Jacob Burns Film Center, 405 Manville Rd., Pleasantville on Saturday, September 10 and Sunday, September 11 at 12 p.m. Film runs 127 minutes.

Why go: You saw it when it came out in 1993, now take your kids with you and watch the dinosaurs come to life on the big screen.

Pricing: Tickets for kids are $1 and for adults $11. Purchase here.

Briarcliff Manor Community Day

Where/When: Law Memorial Park, Briarcliff Manor, on Saturday, September 10 from 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Why go: Join your friends and come out to get one more swim in, games and activities for kids starting at 4 p.m., enjoy a magic show at 6:45 p.m., fireworks at 8:30 p.m. followed by dance party.

Pricing: Free

Day of Chesed (Kindness), Service and Remembrance

Where/When: JCC of Mid-Westchester 999 Wilmot Rd., Scarsdale on Sunday, September 11 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Why go: It is hard to believe it has been ten years since 9/11. This event brings together the community for service projects to help commemorate this tragic day in our nation's history. Projects for young children, too.

Pricing: Free