Outdoor Education
Edith Read Fall Fest
Edith Read invites visitors to celebrate fall on October 11, 12-5 p.m. Nestled behind Playland between the Long Island Sound and Playland Lake, this 179-acre Westchester County park offers wooded trails, glorious views, and a visitor center. The festival lineup includes a birds of prey demonstration and hands-on animal programs along with live music, food trucks, pumpkin patch, edible bug bar, face painting, storytelling, scavenger hunt, cowboy cooking, and unique DIY crafts.
Cost: Free
History Highlights
Whiskey Bash
The Rye Historical Society will host its annual favorite fall party with good food, delicious drinks, and great company on Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m. In addition to the popular bourbon tasting, they will serve curated cocktails made with Square House Bourbon, plus beer, wine, and mocktails. Food is provided by Antonio’s Italian Deli & Market with desserts from Nothing Bundt Cakes. This evening event will be held outside the historic Knapp House under a festive tent with fire pits, plenty of seating, and live music by Mike Braun. Tickets are on sale now.
Cost: $200
Celebrate the Arts
Art for Purchase
From Sept. 13-Oct. 11, Downtown Rye’s Purchase Street will be transformed into a vibrant, open-air art experience — where creativity meets commerce and community. “Art for Purchase” is a month-long installation that places original artwork by local and regional artists directly into the storefronts of Rye’s retail district. “Art for Purchase” highlights the essential role that creativity plays in local culture — and in the local economy. It’s more than an exhibition; it’s a movement to celebrate art where we live, work, and shop. Visit ryeartscenter.org for more information, including a list of participating artists and locations.
Cost: Free to visit
Community Events
Wainwright Benefit 2025
The Wainwright House invites guests to enjoy sunset cocktails and appetizers at its annual benefit on Oct. 9, 6-8:30 p.m. The gathering celebrates the remarkable individuals who nurture and sustain the heart of the community, creating lasting impact. This event is held in the Wainwright tent and features soulful music and food from Bartleby & Sage. This year’s honorees are Catherine Parker, Tracy Stora, Dr. David Orlarsch, Susan Romeo-Riordan, Tammy Newell, and Ben Laschever.
Cost: $150+
Stress Reduction and Health Improvement Seminar
Learn how detrimental stress is to both physical and emotional health at the Rye Recreation Center on Oct. 9 at 6:45 p.m. Coaches Virginia Rodriguez Perlado and Samantha Sidari will teach how to reduce stress and positively increase health-span through food, mindfulness, and movement.
Cost: Free
Tuesdays at 10 – Mark Mulvoy
On Oct. 14, 10 a.m. at Whitby Castle, Tuesdays at 10 will host sports journalist and writer, Mark Mulvoy. Mark is a great storyteller who will share his adventures covering sports part-time for The Boston Globe while attending Boston College, then full-time after graduating. Initially hired by Sports Illustrated to cover baseball, Mark eventually became the ghostwriter for Jack Nicklaus’s golf column. Reporting on ice hockey beginning with the 1967 National Hockey League expansion, Mark was the first American journalist to cover ice hockey in the Soviet Union. He has published numerous books on sports, including basketball, curling, football, golf, and ice hockey.
Cost: $20 donation at door
