Events for the Weekend in the Nanuet Area

It will be a little drier on Saturday and Sunday, which means that it is a good chance to get out an about. This pre-Christmas weekend gives you plenty of opportunity with many events going on, some seasonal and some not. Here are some things to do:

“Will Dance for Food” fundraiser in Bedford: Several dance companies are joining forces for “Will Dance for Food,” a fundraiser to benefit the Food Bank for Westchester. The dance showcase is at 7 p.m. at the Mary Lou Meese Theatre at Fox Lane High School on Route 172. You can find out more and buy tickets at https://www.dancersforfood.com/.

“Harry and Snowman” Fundraiser: Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship will present a special screening of the documentary “Harry and Snowman” at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Bow Tie Cinemas in Mount Kisco. The film is about a man who bought a broken-down horse off a slaughter truck and transformed him into a world-class show jumper. All proceeds go to Endeavor’s programs and services. Visit www.harryandsnowman.com to learn more about the film and watch the trailer, and go to www.endeavorth.org to purchase tickets. Bow Tie Cinema is at 144 Main Street in Mount Kisco.

Holiday Concert at West Point: There will be two free concerts at the United States Military Academy at West Point at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The West Point Holiday show features the Concert Band, the Benny Havens Band, and the Hellcats. The concerts are at Eisenhower Hall on Pitcher road at West Point. For more information, click here.

Charity Warehouse Sale in Elmsford: Two’s Company will hold the last day of its warehouse sale for charity at their facility in Elmsford on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The company sells home décor, fashion accessories, and gifts. Fifty percent of the proceeds for the sale will go to The Innocence Project and Volunteer New York. The warehouse is located at 275 Clearbrook Road in Elmsford. For further information, click here.

Indoor Farmers market in Pleasantville: The Pleasantville Farmers Market will be open indoors on Saturday at the Pleasantville Middle School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market is the largest year-round farmers market in Westchester. The school is at 40 Romer Avenue. For more information, please visit: pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org.

Holiday Craft Bazaar in Palisades: The Palisades Community Center will hold its Holiday Craft Bazaar on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring artisans from the Hudson Valley. There will be jewelry, pottery, hats, scarves, lampwork beads with a demonstration, candy, and foods for sale. The center is at 675 Oak Tree Road in Palisades.

“Crocks, Bottles and Jugs” in Nyack: The Historical Society of the Nyacks will open a new exhibit, “Crocks, Bottles, and Jugs,” on Saturday at 1 p.m. The Historical Society of the Nyacks Museum is located in the lower level of the Depew House, behind the Nyack Library, at 50 Piermont Avenue.

“Get the Last Word In” in Peekskill: The Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art will present a panel discussion on how to promote your art from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Then, from 4 to 6 p.m. Writing the Walls II, a collaboration between poets and artists, will be presented, with a reception to follow. General admission is $10, or $5 for seniors, educators, children, and students. The center is at 1701 Main Street in Peekskill. For further information, click here.

Music Festival and Holiday Boutique: The Friends of the Hoff-Barthelson Music School will hold its annual Holiday Music Festival and holiday boutique on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the festival will include vendors selling their wares, raffles, and music by the school’s ensembles. Proceeds from the Holiday Music Festival benefit programs at the School and financial aid. For additional information, contact 914-723-1169, hb@hbms.org, www.hbms.org.

Choral Holiday Concert: The Westchester Choral Society will present a Holiday Concert featuring Bach’s Advent Cantata, along with carols and songs of the season. The concert will be at 3 p.m. at Rye Presbyterian Church at 882 Boston Post Road in Rye. General admission is $25, Student admission is $10. For further information, click here.

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