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Sleepy Hollow Mermaid Festival Returns July 18 with Parade, Live Music and Family Fun

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The Sleepy Hollow Mermaid Festival returns to Kingsland Point Park on Saturday, July 18, bringing an afternoon of whimsical entertainment, live performances, local vendors, and family-friendly activities along the Hudson River.

The festival runs from 1 to 5 p.m. at Kingsland Point Park, 299 Palmer Ave., Sleepy Hollow, and features a Mermaid Parade, art activities, a Mermaid Costume Contest, live music, marketplace vendors, and a variety of food trucks.

Visitors traveling from Rockland County can turn the event into a day trip by taking the Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry across the Hudson River and connecting with Metro-North’s Hudson Line to Philipse Manor Station. The station is just a short walk from the festival grounds.

Admission is $10 for adults, free for children under 10, or $35 for a family four-pack. In the event of rain, the festival will be held on Sunday, July 19.

The Sleepy Hollow Mermaid Festival celebrates the Hudson River’s maritime heritage while offering a unique summer experience filled with creativity, costumes, music, and waterfront fun for all ages.

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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.

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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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