Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Upcoming events in the Rivertowns, updated as of 4/4/24
Hastings-on-Hudson
Thursday, April 4 — 7:30 PM-9:30 PM
and Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 7:30 PM-9:30 PM
Drink & Draw with RiverArts
Cost: $20
Bring your own supplies
Location: Hastings-on-Hudson Library (7 Maple Avenue), Orr Room (lower level)
Friday, April 5 — 4 PM-6 PM
Introverts Book Club
BYOB (Bring your own book)
Cost: Free
Location: The Good Witch Coffee Bar (134 Southside Avenue)
Friday, April 5 — 6-9 PM
Kids’ Night Out
Drop off your kids (ages 5-12) for a fun night out while supporting the Hastings Youth Council Emergency Fund for Citizens (a confidential program allowing residents to ask for emergency help in times of crisis, i.e. paying for unexpected healthcare, heating bills, etc.)
Suggested Donation: $60 per family plus $5 per child for pizza
Location: James Harmon Community Center (44 Main Street)
Friday, April 5 — 7:30 PM
All-female comedy lineup at Purpl
Cost: $30
Ages 16+
Location: Purpl (52 Main Street)
Saturday, April 6 — 8:30 AM-9:30 AM
Little League Parade and Opening Day Festivities
Watch Little League participants parade through downtown Hastings followed by an an opening ceremony. The parade starts at the Zinsser Commuter Parking Lot (across from the train station), continues up Spring and Warburton Streets, and concludes at Zinsser Field (Edgars Lane and Broadway). Mayor Armacost and others will attend, along with Police and Fire escorts for the parade.
Saturday, April 6 — 6:30 PM (lesson), 7:30 PM (dance)
Swing Dance Night with Amanda Kupillas Dance
Cost: $35; $45 with dance lesson
Location: Purpl (52 Main Street)
Sunday, April 7 — 1 PM
Hastings Mothers’ Club Prize Social
Location: James Harmon Community Center (44 Main Street)
UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to transportation issues
Sunday, April 7 — 2 PM
The Gamut (a series of talks presented by the Friends of the Hastings Library):
Don Chen of the Surdna Foundation
Light refreshments will be served.
Cost: Free
Location: Hastings-on-Hudson Library (7 Maple Avenue)
Monday, April 8 — 3-4 PM
Solar Eclipse Community Viewing
The Hastings-on-Hudson Library is hosting an eclipse viewing at Draper Park. Attendees may want to consider bringing a blanket or lawn chair. The library no longer has any additional eclipse glasses for attendees to use. Please email amanning@hastingslibrary.org with any questions.
Cost: Free
Location: Draper Park (80 Washington Ave.)
Friday, April 12 — 6 PM-9 PM
Words-on-Hudson
Poetry Circle, Readings, 6-9 PM, Location: James Harmon Community Center (44 Main Street)
5-7 PM, Bookbinding workshop (ages 10+), Location: Maker Hive (416 Warburton Ave.)
Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13 at 7 PM and April 14 at 2 PM
Hastings-on-Hudson Theatre Program Production of Urinetown, the Musical
To purchase tickets: https://www.onthestage.tickets/hastings-theatre-program
Cost: Adults - $12, Seniors - $7, Students - $7
Location: Hastings High School Auditorium (1 Mt. Hope Boulevard)
Saturday, April 13, 2024 - 10 AM
League of Women Voters of the Rivertowns meeting
To participate by Zoom, email info@lwv-rivertowns.org for the link.
Location: Hastings-on-Hudson Library (7 Maple Avenue)
Saturday, April 13, 2024 - 8 PM (doors open at 7)-9:30 PM
Channels, a new music series featuring Steph Davis
Presented by RiverArts
Ages 12+
Cost: $30
Location: Purpl (52 Main Street)
Saturday, April 20, 8 AM-1 PM
Queer Market
Featuring art, homemade soap, puppets, vegan chocolate, books, draq queen story hour, dance music and more
Location: The Good Witch Coffee Bar (134 Southside Avenue)
Sunday, April 14 —10 AM - 4 PM
Hastings Flea
Location: Zinsser Commuter Lot (131 Southside Ave.)
Sunday, April 14 — 2 PM
Screening of Documentary Carmen & Geoffrey and Discussion with Filmmakers and Carmen De Lavallade
Cost: Free
Location: Hastings-on-Hudson Library (7 Maple Avenue)
Sunday, April 14 — 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
We the Spirits - Artist Conversation with photographer Jason Gardner
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Visit https://riverarts.org/event/we-the-spirits/ for more information
Location: Ted & Nune Studio, 45 Main St., Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
Saturday, April 20, 12-3 PM (Rain date: April 27)
Sixth Annual Hastings-on-Hudson Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival)
Featuring live music performances, craft activities, haiku
Cost: Free (lunch and treats will be for sale)
Location: Villard Pocket Park (Villard Avenue and Broadway)
Sunday, April 28 — 12 PM-4 PM
(Rain Date: Sunday, May 5)
Spring Thing with live music, fire dept. cookout, more
Location: Downtown Hastings
Sunday, April 28, 2024 —10 AM-3 PM (donations accepted from 10 AM-12 PM only)
Rivertown Thrift Pop-up
Donate and purchase gently-used, in-season adult, teen, and kids’ clothes and accessories
Price range is $1-$9 per item
Cash/Venmo only
All proceeds benefit the Hastings Food Pantry
Location: James Harmon Community Center, 44 Main Street, Hastings-on-Hudson (lower level)
Dobbs Ferry
Saturday, April 6, 2024 — 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Dance For A Difference for Music Conservatory of Westchester
Join Dance For A Difference for a Zumba fitness class in support of programs at the Music Conservatory of Westchester. This event welcomes participants of all levels, and children are welcome with adults.
Location: The Masters School - Middle School Building (49 Clinton Ave., Dobbs Ferry)
Cost: Donate what you wish!
For more information, visit www.danceforadifference.org
Saturday, April 6, 2024 — 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Windows of our World
Join us for "Windows of our World" at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library. Explore various cultural experiences including ancestry sharing, identity flag making, clay art, author readings, dance workshops, and more. This inclusive event is open to all ages and backgrounds.
Cost: Free
Location: Dobbs Ferry Public Library (55 Main Street)
Monday, April 8, 2024, and every Monday until July — 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Weight Training for Bone Health
Cost: $35 (per session)
Weekly drop-in weight lifting class aimed at building bone and muscle strength. Perfect for individuals looking to improve their overall health and wellness.
For more information, contact Ronit Sukenick at info@foundations-pt.com
Location: Foundations Physical Therapy, 145 Palisade Street Suite 145, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Monday, April 8, 2024 —11:30 AM-4:30 PM,
Solar Eclipse Viewing
Call 914-693-6614 to register
Cost: Free
Location: Dobbs Ferry Library (55 Main Street)
Saturday, March 30, 2024 — 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Dance For a Difference for My Sister's Place
Join Dance For a Difference for a Zumba fitness class in support of My Sister's Place. This event welcomes participants of all levels, and children are welcome with adults.
Location: The Masters School - Middle School Building (49 Clinton Ave., Dobbs Ferry)
Cost: Donate what you wish!
For more information, visit www.danceforadifference.org
Satuday, April 13, 2024 — 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Dance For a Difference for Midnight Run
Join Dance For a Difference for a Zumba fitness class in support of Midnight Run. This event welcomes participants of all levels, and children are welcome with adults.
Location: The Masters School - Middle School Building (49 Clinton Ave., Dobbs Ferry)
Cost: Donate what you wish!
For more information, visit www.danceforadifference.org
Saturday, April 20, 2024 — 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Dance For a Difference for Impact100 Westchester
Join Dance For a Difference for a Zumba fitness class in support of Impact100 Westchester. This event welcomes participants of all levels, and children are welcome with adults.
Cost: Donate what you wish!
For more information, visit www.danceforadifference.org
Satuday, April 27, 2024 — 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Dance for a Difference for Paws Crossed
Join Dance For a Difference for a Zumba fitness class in support of Paws Crossed. This event welcomes participants of all levels, and children are welcome with adults.
Cost: Donate what you wish!
For more information, visit www.danceforadifference.org
Irvington
Saturday, April 13, 2024 — 1 PM - 01:45 PM
and every 2nd Saturday of the month
Accessible Theater Workshop
Join us for a theater games workshop where we learn acting techniques in a fun and accessible way! Family, Friends, and Caretakers included!
Free registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/accessible-acting-workshop-tickets-866907031267?aff=oddtdtcreator
Location: Rivertowns Playhouse, 25 N Broadway, Irvington, NY, 10533
Saturday, June 1 — 11 AM-3 PM
Rivertowns Repair Cafe
Cost: Free
Location: Irvington Public Library (12 S. Astor St.)
Ardsley
Monday, April 8, 2024 — 2:30 PM
Solar Eclipse Viewing
To register, email peggym@ardsleylibrary.org or call 914-693-6636
Cost: Free
Location: Ardsley Library (9 American Legion Drive)
Friday, April 19 — 8:30-11:30 PM
Live music with Push for Heat
Cost: Free (no cover)
Location: Saw Mill Tavern (925 Saw Mill River Rd, Ardsley)
Sunday, May 12 —10:30 AM
Ardsley United Methodist’s Fifth Annual Baby Shower
For the babies in Bedford Hills Correctional Facility Nursery
Drop off needed items Sunday, May 12, 10:30 AM or at Food Drives on Saturday, March 16 or Sunday, April 20 (10 AM - 2 PM) or call 914-473-3910 to arrange a pickup.
Items needed: Summer and winter clothing (sizes newborn through toddler 2), blankets, hats, socks, baby bottles (without BPA), pacifiers, cribsheets, and diaper bags. Only new items can be accepted.
Location: Ardsley United Methodist Church (525 Ashford Avenue, Ardsley)
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