Calendar

October 13-15
“Plaza Suite” at The Manor Club Theatre
For a night of laughter, love, and delightful chaos, come and see the classic comedy “Plaza Suite” brought to life on the stage. Show dates: Friday, October 13 at 7:30pm; Saturday, October 15 at 7:30pm and Sunday, October 16 – 2:00pm. To reserve your tickets, visit tmcofpelham.org or call 914-738-1528.

Holiday Pie Drive
Hope Community Services
November 7 – 12
Drop off Monday through Friday between 10am and 3pm
50 Washington Avenue, New Rochelle
Make the holidays sweeter for families. Donated pies will be distributed by Hope Community Services at holiday pantry distributions. 

Film Club – Fall 2023 Season
The Picture House Regional Film Center
Wolfs Lane, Pelham
October 4, 11, 18, 24 and November 1 and 8
Several in-advance films are scheduled followed by a discussion with the critic-in-residence Stephen Whitty and special guest speakers from the industry. Subscriptions to the Film Club are open to members of the Picture House. To learn more about Fall Film Club visit https://thepicturehouse.org/tph-film-club/

Spooktacular Oktoberfest
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
Cross River
October 28 at 1pm
All attendees are welcome to wear Halloween costumes; children’s activities include trick-or-treating, the Haunted Sugar Shack, petting zoo, snacks and more. Children’s activities end at 6 p.m. Bring cash for photos and pony rides. The event’s Oktoberfest section will feature live music and food trucks including Captain Lawrence, Bona Bona and more. Event ends at 8:30 p.m. Parking is free; rain date is Sunday, Oct. 29. For more info or questions, call: (914) 864-7322. To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spooktacular-oktoberfest-tickets-722308282517?aff=oddtdtcreator

Pumpkin Picking Fundraiser
Muscoot Farm
October 7 through 9 from 10am to 3:30pm 
Event is free; pumpkins vary in price based on size. Hayrides are $5 per person, ages 3 and under are free; cash only. Cider and doughnuts will also be on sale. Attendees will be able to visit the farm animals. Muscoot Farm’s weekly Farmers Market will be open all three days from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Visit muscootfarm.org for an up-to-date list of vendors.

Senior Cinema
Pelham Picture House
Bronxville and Pelham locations
October 10, 17, 24, 31 
November 7, 14, 21, 28 
Moviegoers 65 and older enjoy a great afternoon of film and friends at the theaters in Bronxville and Pelham on Tuesday afternoons at 2:30pm through June, 2024. For free admission on Tuesdays, Seniors should go the box office before showtime to pick up their ticket.  Annual membership holders ($55 for those 65+) will also enjoy free popcorn every time they visit the theater along with discounted tickets every day of the year.  Senior Cinema is made possible by grants from NY State Assembly member Amy Paulin, Con Edison and the Bronxville Community Foundation.   As a reminder, The Picture House Regional Film Center offers half-priced tickets on Tuesdays for all other movie goers. For more information about The Picture House, visit www.thepicturehouse.org, call (914) 738-7337, or email info@thepicturehouse.org.

ArtsFest 2023
Several locations in New Rochelle and Pelham
October 19 through October 22
ArtsFest 2023 – an exciting weekend-long celebration of the arts — will take place in New Rochelle and surrounding communities from Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 22nd. Organized by the non-profit New Rochelle Council on the Arts (NRCA) ArtsFest spotlights the diversity of arts and artists in our community, with open studios, live music and dance, film screenings, pop-up art exhibits, a classic car show focused on design, an Artisan Market, spoken word events, and interactive activities for all ages. In total ArtsFest will feature more than 40 venues representing the work of some 250 visual and performing artists. Visit newrochellearts.org for a complete list of events.

St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site
October Events
897 South Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon 
914-667-4116  www.nps.gov/sapa
October 7 at 1pm
Author and historian Julie Flavell explores themes from her recent, widely acclaimed book, “The Howe Dynasty: The Untold Story of a Military Family and the Women Behind Britain’s Wars for America”.

October 9 at 1pm 
Indigenous People’s Day. Dr Eugene Boesch, author and archaeologist, explores the history, culture and legacy of the Lenape Indians, original inhabitants of the St. Paul’s area.  

October 14 at 1pm
Professor Matthew Costello of American University, an author and historian, explores George Washington and the Revolutionary War, drawing on themes from his recent, highly regarded book. 

October 18 at 10am
St. Paul’s staff leads a walking, interpretive tour of the Pell’s Point battlefield, exploring the Revolutionary War battle of October 18, 1776, situated at what is today the northern end of Pelham Bay Park, in the Bronx, NY, where visitors will assemble for the tour.  Space is limited, and reservations are required; contact the site for further information and reservations, at 914-667-4116.     

For more events, visit the website above.