Politics & Government
Weekend Planner: Oct. 26-28
Don't just sit around and waste your weekend! There are tons of free and inexpensive events happening this weekend in the Hudson Valley.

It's almost the weekend! Here is our weekend planner, and don't forget to sign up for our newsletter, and check out the events calendar to make sure you don't miss a thing happening this weekend in the Hudson Valley.
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Bad Art Plays at Bubba’s Grill for Charity
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- Where/When: Bubba’s Grill and Tavern, 468 Ashford Ave. in Ardsley; Friday, Oct. 26 at 9 p.m.
- Why go: Rock out to local cover band Bad Art and raise money for the Ardsley Education Foundation to support technology in the Ardsley School District.
- Price: $10 cover
South County’s Halloween Hoedown
- Where/When: The Purple Crayon, 52 Main St. in Hastings-on-Hudson; Saturday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m
- Why go: It’s your favorite local folkabilly group’s third annual Halloween Hoedown where they’ll play their classic tracks along with frightful hits from Rob Zombie, The Talking Heads and more.
- Price: $15
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Jen Chapin Group
- Where/When: First Unitarian Society of Westchester, 25 Old Jackson Ave. in Hastings-on-Hudson; Saturday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m.
- Why go: Enjoy urban folk artist, activist, educator and mother for an intimate concert. Click here for details.
- Price: $18
- Where/When: Village of Irvington Town Hall Theater, 85 Main St. in Irvington.
- Why go: The dance moves, harmonies and your favorite classics. Five Broadway veterans have it all for Saturday’s tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
- Price: $29-50, click here for details
Dobbs Ferry Library Sunday Movie: The Architect
- Where/When: Enjoy a free movie with your neighbors about a man’s search to know the hidden heart of his father. Click on the YouTube video to watch the trailer.
- Price: Free
Mount Pleasant Public Library Book Sale
- Where/When: Mount Pleasant Public Library on Friday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 28 from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
- Why go: The Friends of the Mount Pleasant Public Library are sponsoring the fall book sale, which includes thousands of itmes for kids and adults alike. In addition to books of all types, there will be CDs and DVDs. There will be a preview for members on Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and on Monday, all leftover books are free (10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.).
- Pricing: Free to browse
Haunted House
- Where/When: Little Village Playhouse and Saturday, Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
- Why go: Check out a haunted mansion with scares for the whole family presented by ARC Stages this weekend.
- Pricing: $5 suggested donation
Tina Gambino 5K Run/Walk
- Where/When: Pleasantville High School on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 9 a.m. (registration from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m.)
- Why go: The second annual run in memory of Tina Shaina Gambino has been again organized by Pleasantville's Michael Bloom. The You can register online at www.areep.com through the end of today. All runners will be chipped for official times and awards will be presented in numerous age categories. There will be t-shirts for the first 150 registered runners/walkers. The race will be held rain or shine.
- Pricing: $25; $15 for students 18 and younger
Cat Squad Halloween Fundraiser
- Where/When: 106 Dalmeny Rd. Briarcliff Manor on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 1 to 5 p.m.
- Why go: Local rescue organization The Cat Squad is hosting a fundraiser with raffle prizes from local businesses with Halloween and refreshments and snacks will be offered. Call 843-9099 for more information.
- Pricing: Free
Rocky's 5K Trail Race
- Where/When: Rockefeller State Preserve on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 9 to 11 a.m.
- Why go: Enjoy the scenic Rockefeller State Park Preserve in a 5K race that benefits the trail maintenance. There will be refreshments, t-shirts and more for all participants. Sign up onlinehere. There will be awards for the top three male/female teams, team categories and various age groups.
- Pricing: $35
Halloween Hoedown
- Where/When: St. Theresa School on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 4 to 7 p.m.
- Why go: Enjoy Halloween-themed food, pumpkin-deocrating, trick-or-treating and holiday music.
- Pricing: $10/person or $40/family
Doggie Ragamuffin Parade
- Where/When: Pleasantville Dog Park (Castleton Street) on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 3 p.m.
- Why go: The Community Scholarship Fund of Pleasantville is hosting its first-ever ragamuffin parade...for dogs. Bring your canine companion decked out in his or her Halloween best—prizes will be handed out for best costume, best owner-dog costume combo and more. Sunday is the rain date.
- Pricing: $10
Sleepy Hollow Haunted Hayride & Block Party
- Where/When: Beekman Avenue Firehouse in Sleepy Hollow on Friday, Oct. 26 and Saturday, Oct. 27 from 7 to 11 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 28 from 7 to 10 p.m.
- Why go: Sleepy Hollow's annual Haunted Hayride is going all weekend long. Tickets purchased in advance are good for any night. Rides occur on a first-come, first-serve basis. Note: Patch is a sponsor of the hayride.
- Pricing: $20
Beech Hill Farm Anniversary
- Where/When: Beech Hill Farm (20 Beech Hill Rd., Pleasantville) on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m.
- Why go: The equestrian center is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a day of food, games, costumes and more on Saturday. There will be pony rides at 3 p.m., face painting and live music. No pets or balloons.
- Pricing: Free
Great Pumpkin Costume Parade and Family Dance
- When/Where: Saturday, Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Mohegan Lake
- Why Go: The parade steps off from George Washington Elementary School at 3 p.m. and proceeds on West/Clover/Lakeland Streets to St. Mary's Church. It will include antique Fire Trucks from the Mohegan Lake Fire Department and the Auxiliary Police of Yorktown. The parade is followed by a family Harvest Dance played by Henry and Betsy Chapin, and a pie baking contest judged by Laurie Aielo of Dream Cakes Bakery. Snacks, drinks and pumpkins will be for sale. Everyone is invited to attend in costume.
- Price: Free
Yorktown Halloween Parade and Carnival
- When/Where: Saturday, Oct. 27 beginning at 2 p.m. at the Rexall Drug store
- Why Go: The Yorktown Halloween Parade of Costumes and Carnival, sponsored by the Yorktown Lions Club, was snowed out last year. This year the parade will begin at the Rexall Drug store and finish at the Jack DeVito Gazebo and the carnival will follow at immediately after with free games, prizes and attractions.
- Price: Free
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