{"id":67563,"date":"2020-04-11T11:52:34","date_gmt":"2020-04-11T15:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=67563"},"modified":"2025-09-02T00:38:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T04:38:47","slug":"the-best-things-to-do-in-westchester-county-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/67563\/the-best-things-to-do-in-westchester-county-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Things To Do In Westchester County This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Whether it\u2019s an outdoor festival, a free sunset concert, an adrenaline-pumping amusement ride or a cold craft beer at a new beer hall, there are ample reasons to visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitwestchesterny.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Westchester County&nbsp;<\/a>this summer. Set between the Hudson River and serene Long Island Sound, the County is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. Just a few miles north of New York City and easily accessible without a car via Metro-North, there are a range of events and activities just waiting.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Prefer to listen to our post? Just play the video and enjoy it!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-eLOVx-EQ_s\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>Music In The Air<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Summer on the Sound<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Enjoy a free Sunday evening concert series, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.village.mamaroneck.ny.us\/home\/news\/summer-sound-concert-series-2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Summer on the Sound<\/a>, at Harbor Island Park in Mamaroneck. The series runs through Aug. 3.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Get here:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Take Metro-North to the Mamaroneck Station and walk 10 minutes down Mamaroneck Avenue to the park.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Hudson River Museum<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-67566 size-medium lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/HRM-Amphitheater-350x290.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"290\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-67566 size-medium lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/HRM-Amphitheater-350x290.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/HRM-Amphitheater-350x290.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/HRM-Amphitheater-768x635.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/HRM-Amphitheater-1024x847.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/HRM-Amphitheater-696x576.jpg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/HRM-Amphitheater-1392x1151.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/HRM-Amphitheater-1068x883.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/HRM-Amphitheater-508x420.jpg 508w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/HRM-Amphitheater-1016x840.jpg 1016w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/HRM-Amphitheater-1920x1588.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/HRM-Amphitheater-735x608.jpg 735w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/HRM-Amphitheater.jpg 1238w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\r\n<p>In Yonkers, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrm.org\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hudson River Museum<\/a>&nbsp;will host performances in its amphitheater on Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 31. Acts include contemporary dance performances, immersive theatrical presentations of Shakespeare\u2019s finest work, jazz, R&amp;B concerts and tango nights. As an added boost, the museum and shows are free summer Friday and Saturday evenings.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Get here:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Take Metro-North to Glenwood Station. Walk one block east on Glenwood Ave. and turn left onto Ravine Ave. Follow Ravine to Trevor Park and take the path to the museum.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sunset Jazz<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The&nbsp;Sunset Jazz Concert series at <a href=\"http:\/\/lyndhurst.org\/events\/sunset-jazz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lyndhurst Mansion<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/55368\/tarrytown-history-literature-and-craft-beer\/\">Tarrytown<\/a> is a winner. Relax on the great lawn and enjoy cool music by top jazz artists. The concerts continue through Aug. 29.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Get here:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Take Metro-North to Tarrytown and catch a taxi for the quick ride to Lyndhurst.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Jazz Fest White Plains<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/artswestchester.org\/programs\/jazz-fest-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jazz Fest&nbsp;<\/a>White Plains is a celebration of jazz for music lovers of all ages. The event, which takes place from Sept. 11 to 15, has become a signature showcase featuring both free and affordable ticketed performances.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Get here:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Metro-North to White Plains<\/p>\r\n<h3>Sip A Cold Beer&nbsp;<\/h3>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-67605 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/7B08792A-A92E-46ED-8634-03C674850639-1024x544.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"370\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-67605 size-large lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/7B08792A-A92E-46ED-8634-03C674850639-1024x544.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/7B08792A-A92E-46ED-8634-03C674850639-1024x544.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/7B08792A-A92E-46ED-8634-03C674850639-350x186.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/7B08792A-A92E-46ED-8634-03C674850639-768x408.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/7B08792A-A92E-46ED-8634-03C674850639-696x370.jpg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/7B08792A-A92E-46ED-8634-03C674850639-1392x740.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/7B08792A-A92E-46ED-8634-03C674850639-1068x568.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/7B08792A-A92E-46ED-8634-03C674850639-790x420.jpg 790w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/7B08792A-A92E-46ED-8634-03C674850639-1580x840.jpg 1580w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/7B08792A-A92E-46ED-8634-03C674850639-1920x1020.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/7B08792A-A92E-46ED-8634-03C674850639-735x391.jpg 735w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/7B08792A-A92E-46ED-8634-03C674850639.jpg 1927w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>Captain Lawrence Brewing Company&nbsp;in Elmsford unveiled its new beer hall just in time for a visit by ale-loving summertime travelers. They offer 30-minute brewery tours every Saturday and Sunday at 1 and 2 pm. You\u2019ll get an overview of the brewing process, visit the Barrel Room and have the chance to sample a few of their more exotic beers. After, head to the beer hall and sip the thirst-quenching Galactic Fog with notes of juicy pineapple and hops. Pair it with a pizza baked in the wood-fired oven or grilled shrimp tacos with a dab of chili lime sauce.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Get here:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Metro North to White Plains, then hop on the 14 bus to Saw Mill River Road at Executive Boulevard. From there it\u2019s a two-minute walk.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>Festival City<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Yonkers Riverfest<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>More than just a festival,&nbsp;Yonkers Riverfest&nbsp;is a celebration of community. This free event draws more than 15,000 people to Downtown Yonkers each year and will return this summer on Sept. 14. Expect a day filled with music, art, food and culture.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Get here:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Metro-North to Yonkers station.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>Family Fun<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Playland<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-67570 size-medium lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/New-ride-at-Playland-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-67570 size-medium lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/New-ride-at-Playland-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/New-ride-at-Playland-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/New-ride-at-Playland-315x420.jpg 315w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/New-ride-at-Playland.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/noscript>Take a trip to Rye&nbsp;Playland&nbsp;for memorable family fun. Known for its historic rides, beachside setting and Art Deco architecture, the park offers ample thrill rides as well as calmer, little kid options. Its evening fireworks display on Aug. 30 is a sight. Playland hosts a Laser Light Show every Tuesday \u2013 Sunday in season. For the first time in over a decade, visitors will be among the first to experience the park\u2019s newest ride, which officially opens in July.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Get here:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Metro-North to Rye station. The #75 bus meets the train and will get you to Playland in a jiffy.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Check-out Metro-North\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/web.mta.info\/mnr\/html\/getaways\/outbound_rye.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Playland package deal<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>Pedal the Parkway<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Bike, skate, scooter, walk, or jog on this 13.1-mile traffic-free road from White Plains to Yonkers when the Bronx River Parkway closes to cars on Sunday mornings in September.&nbsp;Bicycle Sundays&nbsp;are a beloved Westchester County tradition since 1974.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>Images courtesy of Visit Westchester NY and Captain Lawrence Brewing Company.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it\u2019s an outdoor festival, a free sunset concert, an adrenaline-pumping amusement ride or a cold craft beer at a new beer hall, there are ample reasons to visit&nbsp;Westchester County&nbsp;this summer. Set between the Hudson River and serene Long Island Sound, the County is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. 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