THE ROCKLAND EDIT CALENDAR
Things to do, places to go, and dates worth knowing—curated with the same care as the rest of the paper.
Listings rechecked September 10, 2026. Plans change; use the organizer link before leaving home.
01 — START HERE
Five useful dates to start with.
September 10–13 · Thu 5–11 · Fri 5–midnight · Sat noon–midnight · Sun noon–9
The Rockland Sons of Italy Lodge hosts food, music, vendors and children’s activities across four days. This is an outdoor event; check the organizer before traveling if conditions change.
German Masonic Park
89 Western Highway South, Tappan
Sunday, September 13 · 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Nyack Chamber’s fall street fair brings vendors, live entertainment, food and children’s activities downtown. Sunday street and municipal-lot parking is free; check the organizer before traveling because rain or a thunderstorm is possible.
Downtown Nyack
Main Street and Broadway, Nyack
Tuesday, September 22 · 4:30 p.m.
The first of four training sessions tied to a limited free-glasses program for eligible visually impaired U.S. military veterans. Advance registration is required; use the library link for eligibility and availability.
Suffern Free Library
210 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern
Sunday, September 27 · 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Volunteer Repair Coaches will evaluate and try to fix household items for free when the right coach and necessary materials are available. No gas-powered equipment; call before bringing a bulky or unusual item.
The Nyack Center
58 Depew Avenue, Nyack
Sunday, September 27 · 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Craft vendors, food trucks, a beer garden, live music, rides, amusements, face painting, and pumpkin painting.
Downtown Congers
Congers
02 — WORTH PLANNING FOR
Late-September through mid-October dates for the group chat, family calendar, or a day out.
Wednesday, September 30 · 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
A free weekly movement class for people with Parkinson’s and their care partners. Participants may sit or stand; no dance experience is needed. Registration is through the presenter.
Valley Cottage Library
110 Route 303, Valley Cottage
October 3–4 · 10 a.m.–3 p.m. each day
A two-day showcase of BIPOC-owned businesses and supporting organizations, presented jointly by the two libraries for children, teens and adults.
Valley Cottage and Nyack libraries
Valley Cottage Saturday · Nyack Sunday
Saturday, October 3 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Stony Point PAL’s annual community day brings local vendors, family activities, refreshments and a costume contest to Kirkbride Hall and the surrounding grounds.
Kirkbride Hall
5 Patriot Hills Drive, Stony Point
Sunday, October 4 · 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
A rain-or-shine street fair with more than 160 exhibitors, arts and crafts, children’s zones and a music stage.
Downtown New City
Main Street, New City
Tuesday, October 6 · 5:30–7 p.m.
A Hispanic Heritage Month panel from 100 Hispanic Women’s Rockland County program focused on Latina leadership and the value of diverse local voices.
Dominican University New York
470 Western Highway, Orangeburg
October 8–25 · Multiple performances
The fifth annual festival presents theatre, dance, comedy and music at several Nyack venues. Prices and weather exposure vary by performance, so check the individual show before booking.
Venues across Nyack
See the performance schedule for each location
Saturday, October 10 · 8 a.m.–noon
Rockland residents may bring up to three banker-size boxes of paper for secure shredding. The drive-through service is first come, first served until trucks fill; businesses and nonprofits are not eligible.
Orangetown Town Hall
26 Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg
Saturday, October 10 · 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
A limited fall opening of the museum documenting the World War II embarkation camp known as “Last Stop USA” and the postwar Shanks Village community.
Camp Shanks Museum
20 Greenbush Road, Orangeburg
Sunday, October 11 · 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
A rain-or-shine fall fair with artists, crafters, retailers, festival food and children’s activities, produced by P.J.’s Promotions and sponsored by ACADA.
Downtown Nyack
Main, Broadway and Cedar streets, Nyack
Sunday, October 11 · 1 p.m.
Historian Alex Prizgintas examines five little-seen Hudson Valley estates linked to industrial wealth and power. Seating is limited and prepaid reservations are required.
Historical Society of Rockland County
20 Zukor Road, New City
Sunday, October 18 · 8 a.m.–noon
Rockland residents may bring up to three banker-size boxes of paper for secure shredding. The drive-through service is first come, first served until trucks fill; businesses and nonprofits are not eligible.
Spook Rock Pool parking area
171 Spook Rock Road, Suffern
Sunday, October 18 · 9:30 a.m. kids’ dash · 10 a.m. 5K
A stroller-friendly 5K and free children’s dash supporting Rockland’s public-library association. Online registration is required; the park charges $10 per vehicle after 8 a.m.
Rockland Lake State Park
North entrance · Parking Lot 1, Valley Cottage
Sunday, October 18 · 2–4 p.m.
An all-ages community open house with a petting zoo, concert, ropes course, face painting, crafts, tours and program information. The organizer says it will run rain or shine.
Lewis JCC
450 West Nyack Road, West Nyack
A SMALL BUT IMPORTANT NOTE
Confirmed listings have a published organizer or official source. Weather-sensitive events are labeled. Save-the-dates without final details will appear separately rather than being dressed up as settled plans.
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