Events: Northern Westchester

Hudson River EagleFest
Headquartered at Croton Point Park, this Teatown-sponsored yearly event takes advantage of the winter arrival of the bald eagle population to the lower Hudson Valley to celebrate this amazing raptor with shows, activities, children’s programs, and, of course, one-of-a-kind eagle viewing! Satellite sites joining in the celebration include Riverfront Green Park in Peekskill and The New Croton Dam.
Teatown.org/eaglefest

Peekskill Celebration
The town of Peekskill throws a huge party every year by the river featuring fireworks, food, entertainment, artisans, hot air balloon rides, dragon boat races, and more. Events take place over a weekend at Riverfront Green Park and Peekskill Landing.
Peekskillcelebration.com

The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze
Every October, over 4,000 hand-carved pumpkins take roost on the grounds of Historic Hudson Valley’s Van Cortlandt Manor. The intricate designs carved into the pumpkins have to be seen to be believed! Tickets sell out for this incredible evening activity every year, so get yours early.
Hudsonvalley.org/events/blaze

Peekskill Jazz and Blues Fest
The streets of Peekskill come alive with some of the best jazz and blues music in the state during this late-July festival. Over 3,000 were on hand in 2011 and 2012 is shaping up to be even bigger.
Cityofpeekskill.com/

Yorktown Heights Fireman’s Carnival & Parade
This five-day annual tradition brings old-time carnival rides and games to the streets of Yorktown. It’s fun for the whole family!
Yorktownny.org

Caramoor International Music Festival
This year marks the 67th year for this incredible series of concerts. Sponsored by the Caramoor Center for Music and Art and located at a variety of locations on the lush grounds of Caramoor, the festival runs for seven weeks from late June to early August.
Caramoor.org/festival

Peekskill Open Studios
Each year, over 100 artists and entertainers open their doors to the public with special exhibitions in galleries, museums, and other venues all over the town. Visitors can meet the artists in their studios during the day and enjoy live music at night. Open Studios 2012 is being held on June 2- 3.
Peekskillartists.org