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Dr. Davies Farm Celebrates Legacy and Community with 4th Annual Halloween Fun Day on November 1

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The historic Dr. Davies Farm — Rockland County’s last family-run farm and a fixture of Congers since 1891 — will host its 4th Annual Halloween Fun Day on Friday, November 1, inviting the community to enjoy fall festivities and celebrate over 130 years of local farming heritage.

Founded by Dr. Lucy Virginia Meriwether Davies, one of the first female physicians in the U.S., and her husband, artist Arthur B. Davies, the farm has been passed down through five generations. The 1836 farmhouse and orchards still reflect the same blend of hard work, creativity, and community spirit that began more than a century ago.

The Halloween Fun Day event will feature family-friendly activities, hayrides, apple picking, pumpkin decorating, and seasonal treats from the farm stand. Visitors can also explore the historic grounds that have appeared in films and television shows including Saturday Night Live, Network, The Manhattan Project, and The Blacklist.

“Davies Farm has always been about bringing people together,” said a member of the Davies family. “This event is our way of celebrating the season while sharing our history with the community.”

Dr. Lucy Davies, known locally as “Dockie,” not only established the farm but also delivered more than 6,000 babies in the Congers area while running a medical practice from her farmhouse. Her descendants continue her legacy of care — now through stewardship of the land and connection to the community.

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Free Nyack Urban Sketchers Meetup Set for Sept. 8

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August 26, 2026

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The Nyack Urban Sketchers will hold their monthly meetup on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Nyack Library’s Creative Lab.

The free gathering will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. and offers participants an opportunity to come together and practice urban sketching in a creative, community setting.

The meetup is open to those interested in sketching and drawing, whether they are longtime urban sketchers or simply looking for a creative activity.

Event Details
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 8
Time: 2–5 p.m.
Location: Nyack Library, Creative Lab
Cost: Free

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Italian Feast & Carnival Returns to Tappan Sept. 10–13, 2026

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August 7, 2026

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One of the Hudson Valley’s largest celebrations of Italian heritage is set to return this September as the annual Italian Feast & Carnival takes over Masonic Park Fairgrounds in Tappan.

The four-day event will be held September 10–13, 2026, at Masonic Park Fairgrounds, 89 Western Highway, Tappan, conveniently located near the Palisades Parkway, Exit 5 South.

Organizers describe the festival as the largest cultural event in Rockland and Westchester counties, featuring authentic Italian food, carnival rides, games, family-friendly activities, and free live entertainment throughout the weekend.

The festival schedule includes:

  • Thursday, Sept. 10: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Friday, Sept. 11: 5 p.m. to Midnight
  • Saturday, Sept. 12: Noon to Midnight
  • Sunday, Sept. 13: Noon to 9 p.m., with an Outdoor Mass at 10 a.m.

Guests can also enjoy a casino, a Super 50/50 Grand Prize Raffle, and a variety of attractions for all ages.

Admission is $10 per person, and free parking will be available on-site.

Festival organizers remind attendees that outside food and beverages, coolers, backpacks, and pets are not permitted on the grounds.

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