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Weekly Rec: African American Day, Toy Drive, Tea Time, and more…

Our roundup of events this week includes an African American Day parade and festival, a memorial toy drive, tea time at the new Savanna & Steep pop-up, and more …

15th Annual African-American Day Parade & Festival

Saturday, August 23, 12:00 noon, Memorial Park, 51 Piermont Ave, Nyack

Celebrating Unity, Peace & Harmony! Featuring live entertainment, music, food, arts & crafts vendors, kids’ activities and more!  All welcome!  Parade begins at 12:00pm with festival to follow in park!  Click here for details.

Rona’s Rockin’ Memorial Toy Drive

Sunday, August 24, 9:30 – 11:30am, Marydell Faith and Life Center, 640 N Midland Ave, Upper Nyack

Bring a new, unwrapped toy, grab some birthday cake, and enjoy the outdoors. Not local to NY? Consider donating to your local children’s hospital and send a note afterwards here!

Savanna & Steep: Pop-Up Bistro 

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays Through September 6, 18 S Broadway, Nyack

Savanna & Steep’s is a place where good karma is served with every cup, where we blend history, art, and community support. By attending this pop-up event, you are helping preserve a historic building, foster the arts, and support Soup Angels in their mission to serve meals to those in need for 20 years. Let’s create positive change together!

Afternoon tea is a cozy, relaxing way to enjoy good company over small bites and a pot of tea. It usually includes a mix of sweet and savory treats—like finger sandwiches, scones with jam and cream, and little cakes—served on a tiered tray. It’s not about rushing or a full meal, but about slowing down, sipping tea, and savoring the moment.

Check out our tea totaler photographer Andrea Swenson’s photos of the lively and relaxing scene here.

Jazz in the Garden at the Edward Hopper House

Thursday, August 28, 7:00pm, 82 N Broadway, Nyack

The series founded by Bert Hughes and Ray Wright turns 45!

🌿 2025 Jazz in the Garden Lineup:⁣⁣

August 28 – 45th Anniversary All-Star Concert⁣⁣

🎟️ $15 Members / $20 Public⁣⁣

♬ Season tickets available until opening night, July 10!⁣⁣

📍 Edward Hopper House Garden, Nyack⁣⁣

👉 Tickets & info here.

🌧️ In case of inclement weather, concerts will be moved to The Nyack Center, 58 Depew Ave, Nyack

🪑 Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket for seating.

8 Decades of Art: A Retrospective of the Work of Jayne Feinberg Stuecklen

Wednesday, September 3 – Sunday, September 7, 11:00am – 7:00 pm, 1 Closter Rd, Palisades

Jayne Feinberg Stuecklen – 8 Decades of Art.  On view at the new iO Arts Center Center for Performing Arts, Gallery & Museum in Palisades, NY.  Featuring artworks in oil, watercolor, assemblage and collage, this visual memoir invites others to trace their own inner evolutions alongside those of artist Jayne Feinberg Stuecklen.

Rockland Photography Club Membership Meeting

Thursday, September 4, 6:30 pm, Clarkstown Community Center, 31 Zukor Rd, New City

Rockland has a photography club. Photo enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.

Click here for more information.

Voice on the Hudson at The Angel Nyack

Sunday, September 7, 4:00pm, The Angel Nyack, 18 S Broadway, Nyack

Voices on the Hudson features Jeremy Aaron & Kirsten Maxwell. Aaron is a Nyack native who creates intimate songs exploring modern society, love, and universal challenges. His poetic style blends jazz, soul, pop, and folk with rich guitar and fiddle work. Aaron has performed solo and with bands Spuyten Duyvil and Gangstagrass at venues and festivals nationwide.

Kirsten Maxwell is a dynamic acoustic singer-songwriter known for powerful vocals and expertly crafted songs. She has toured with Judy Collins and opened for Melissa Etheridge, Tanya Tucker, and The Bacon Brothers. Presented by Voices in the Heights in collaboration with ArtsRock and The Angel Nyack.

Click here for tickets

Flotsam 2025! Erie Canal & Hudson River Tour!

Sunday, September 7, 6:00pm, Memorial Park, 51 Piermont Ave, Nyack

FLOTSAM! is a troupe of musicians, circus performers and puppeteers traveling on a ramshackle raft, giving free performances in waterfront towns along the way. Since 2019, FLOTSAM!  has performed for tens of thousands of people across thirteen states and has travelled over two thousand river miles. From the Willamette River in Oregon to the Mississsippi, and the entire Ohio River from Pittsburgh to Paducah.  This year’s tour is celebrating the Bicentennial of the Erie Canal by traveling from Buffalo To New York City.  FREE performance!  All ages welcome!  

CLICK HERE for details.

SeptemberFest Street Fair

Sunday, September 7, 10:00am – 5:00pm, Broadway and Main St, Nyack

Families and fun-seekers shouldn’t miss this special event, featuring 200 vendors with something for everyone. Jewelry, art, photography, collectibles, antiques, quality handmade crafts, unique gifts, and much more. The fair features live entertainment, plus great food, and outdoor dining. Fairgoers can also enjoy Nyack’s many shops, pubs and restaurants offering SeptemberFest specials.

Parking is free throughout the village on Sundays, both on the street and in our five municipal parking lots. Directions to Nyack and parking info are available on the Visit Nyack webpage

Penguin Rep Theatre presents the world premiere of Castling

Now Through Sunday, September 7, 7 Crickettown Rd, Stony Point, NY

In this heartwarming new comedy, workers at a local tire shop play chess as part of their daily morning ritual. But when their longstanding workplace becomes the target of a business takeover, they must scramble to avoid being put in the ultimate checkmate.    

Click here for tickets and details.

Greetings From Nyack, Vintage Postcards

Saturdays Through September, 1:00 – 4:00pm, The Historical Society of the Nyack’s Museum, 50 Piermont Ave, Nyack

The Historical Society of the Nyacks sends postcards from the past – a collection of colorful post office carried correspondences that offer profound insight of our history.

Editor’s note: This article is sponsored by Wright Bros. Real Estate where Experience meets Excellence at Nyack’s Longest Operating Brokerage.


Nyack People & Places, a weekly series that features photos and profiles of citizens and scenes near Nyack, NY, is sponsored by Sun River Health.


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