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Sleepy Hollow's Summer Concert Series returns with three free evenings of live music at Horan's Landing Park. Enjoy regional bands while watching the sun set over the Hudson River! Pack a picnic dinner, chairs or a blanket. Local favorite food trucks and ice cream trucks are usually on hand to serve up delicious fare, and …
Enjoy eight free Friday evenings of Jazz at Tarrytown's waterfront Pierson Park. Bring a picnic dinner or enjoy local food truck fare while watching the sun set over the Hudson River. 2022 Schedule: Fridays, July 8 through August 26. July 8: Yaacov Mayman - Organ Quartet July 15 – Sheryl Bailey & The SBQ July …
Among the hottest young next-generation jazz pianists, Emmet Cohen can do it all. From stride and bop to Latin and modal styles, he’s a gifted in-demand performer and bandleader who is also recording a series of albums with legendary artists, while hosting and producing a highly-acclaimed weekly jazz livestream, “Live From Emmet’s Place.” He’s already …
Among the hottest young next-generation jazz pianists, Emmet Cohen can do it all. From stride and bop to Latin and modal styles, he’s a gifted in-demand performer and bandleader who is also recording a series of albums with legendary artists, while hosting and producing a highly-acclaimed weekly jazz livestream, “Live From Emmet’s Place.” He’s already …
Among the hottest young next-generation jazz pianists, Emmet Cohen can do it all. From stride and bop to Latin and modal styles, he’s a gifted in-demand performer and bandleader who is also recording a series of albums with legendary artists, while hosting and producing a highly-acclaimed weekly jazz livestream, “Live From Emmet’s Place.” He’s already …
Fresh Hudson Valley produce, meat, bread, honey, specialty foods, cut flowers, dairy products, beer and wine. There is live music and sometimes demonstrations of traditional crafts. Route 9 (Broadway) next to the Warner Library. Free parking across the street at John Paulding School. Saturdays, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm rain or shine. Well behaved dogs …
A charming, romantic Hudson River landscape. America’s “Founding Father of Literature” created a romantic, picturesque estate nestled along the Hudson riverbank. The enchanted landscape of Washington Irving’s much-loved Sunnyside has been charming guests for generations. Visitors today hear about Washington Irving’s storied past and how he came to be America’s first internationally famous author. His …
The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, a registered National Historic Landmark, was created as a summer retreat by tea-importer Joseph Stiner. Its shape was based on the theories of Orson Squire Fowler, a phrenologist, who believed octagonal houses enclosed more space, allowed the sun in at all times, and permitted more views into the landscape. The tour …
Built between 1906 and 1913, Kykuit was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family. In 2022 the site will be open for guided tours Saturday-Sunday from May 21-October 2; and Wednesday-Monday between October 5-November 13. There are three distinct Kykuit tours available: Classic Tour: Great for first-time visitors. Your visit will include the main floor of …
Journey to Colonial America! Wander along a woodland path and enter the year 1750, when Philipsburg Manor was a thriving milling and trading complex that was home to several hundred tenant farmers and twenty three enslaved individuals of African descent. Step into the gristmill and learn about the work of Caesar, the enslaved African miller. Tour …
The Union Church of Pocantico Hills is a repository of awe-inspiring art by Matisse & Chagall. Stained-glass windows by European masters, commissioned by the Rockefeller family, adorn this unassuming country church. Henri Matisse’s last work, the Rose Window, and nine windows by Marc Chagall create a dramatic combination of light and color, art and spirituality. …
The Old Croton Aqueduct, New York City's original water supply, runs from, Croton-on-Hudson into the Bronx and Manhattan, passing through Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown. For most of its length, the Aqueduct is a horseshoe-shaped brick tunnel 8.5 feet high by 7.5 feet wide, set on a stone foundation and protected with an earthen cover and stone …
Join botanist Patty Butter for a leisurely walk and learn about the identification of wildflowers in Rockefeller State Park Preserve. Contribute as a citizen scientist to increase the knowledge of the ecology of the Preserve by logging your observations in the iNaturalist app. Bring a camera or cell phone to take pictures and add the …
The Original Knickerbocker: Washington Irving & “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Meet the father of the American short story on this one-hour tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery! Learn all about Washington Irving, his impact on American Literature and the enduring appeal of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", which recently celebrated its Bicentennial. Best of all, …
The Original Knickerbocker: Washington Irving & “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Meet the father of the American short story on this one-hour tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery! Learn all about Washington Irving, his impact on American Literature and the enduring appeal of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", which recently celebrated its Bicentennial. Best of all, …
Soak up the history of this famous cemetery by the light of kerosene lanterns! It’s like stepping back in time as you visit some of the most impressive residents, including William Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, John Dustin Archbold and others resting in peace in the cemetery's north end. As this is only a one-hour tour, you’ll …
Among the hottest young next-generation jazz pianists, Emmet Cohen can do it all. From stride and bop to Latin and modal styles, he’s a gifted in-demand performer and bandleader who is also recording a series of albums with legendary artists, while hosting and producing a highly-acclaimed weekly jazz livestream, “Live From Emmet’s Place.” He’s already …
Enjoy live music, river views and a laid-back setting at this small-town Sunday market showcasing the best of what the Hudson Valley has to offer. In season, there is fresh local produce, seafood and meats, cheese, pickles, prepared foods and baked goods. Sundays, 9 am to 1:30 pm rain or shine. Well behaved dogs are …
Have you ever thought about going camping but weren't sure where to start? Join Stephen Sciame of Blue Campfire Experiences, LLC and learn the basics to get you started! We’ll cover equipment, fire building, and some of the best places to camp in our area. Please wear sun protection, bring water to drink, and wear …
A charming, romantic Hudson River landscape. America’s “Founding Father of Literature” created a romantic, picturesque estate nestled along the Hudson riverbank. The enchanted landscape of Washington Irving’s much-loved Sunnyside has been charming guests for generations. Visitors today hear about Washington Irving’s storied past and how he came to be America’s first internationally famous author. His …
The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, a registered National Historic Landmark, was created as a summer retreat by tea-importer Joseph Stiner. Its shape was based on the theories of Orson Squire Fowler, a phrenologist, who believed octagonal houses enclosed more space, allowed the sun in at all times, and permitted more views into the landscape. The tour …
Built between 1906 and 1913, Kykuit was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family. In 2022 the site will be open for guided tours Saturday-Sunday from May 21-October 2; and Wednesday-Monday between October 5-November 13. There are three distinct Kykuit tours available: Classic Tour: Great for first-time visitors. Your visit will include the main floor of …
Journey to Colonial America! Wander along a woodland path and enter the year 1750, when Philipsburg Manor was a thriving milling and trading complex that was home to several hundred tenant farmers and twenty three enslaved individuals of African descent. Step into the gristmill and learn about the work of Caesar, the enslaved African miller. Tour …
The Old Croton Aqueduct, New York City's original water supply, runs from, Croton-on-Hudson into the Bronx and Manhattan, passing through Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown. For most of its length, the Aqueduct is a horseshoe-shaped brick tunnel 8.5 feet high by 7.5 feet wide, set on a stone foundation and protected with an earthen cover and stone …
The Original Knickerbocker: Washington Irving & “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Meet the father of the American short story on this one-hour tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery! Learn all about Washington Irving, his impact on American Literature and the enduring appeal of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", which recently celebrated its Bicentennial. Best of all, …
There's something for everyone in Sleepy Hollow Country—farmers markets, live music, street fairs, historic homes, hiking trails, kayaking and boating on the Hudson River. Halloween season brings even more for the whole family—haunted hayrides, blazing pumpkins, costumed 10K run, Halloween parade, and of course, the Headless Horseman! For the latest on Fall events, visit our guide to Halloween in Sleepy Hollow.