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Weekly Rec: Famous Nyack Street Fair, Remembering Betty Perry, Women’s Chamber Choir

Nyack Street Fairs are back. (Courtesy Nyack Chamber of Commerce; Photo by Nina Skow)

Famous Nyack Street Fair

Sunday, October 13, downtown from 10:00am to 5:00pm. A perfect way to spend a fall day in historic Nyack located on the Hudson River. A great opportunity to start on your holiday shopping list. The fair highlights over 300 exhibitors, from 4 states, with a diverse array of arts & crafts, new retail items, home decor & unique gifts lining downtown.

Music will be playing at the gazebo. Don’t forget to stop by Nyack’s many shops and interesting boutiques.

The fair is sponsored by ACADA of Nyack for over 50 years. Held rain or shine. No Pets Please. The fair is organized by P.J.’s Promotions and for more information go to www.pjspromotions.com

Spirit of SoBro

Friday, October 18, 5:00-9:00pm

A fun family event in the heart of Nyack’s SoBro (South Broadway) shopping and dining district, featuring 35 vendors, psychic readings, henna and face paintings, crafts, caricatures, and live music. A really great way to spend Friday night!

Betty Perry Memorial

A memorial gathering to celebrate the life of Betty Perry will be held on Saturday, October 19 at 1:00pm at the Nyack Center, South Broadway and Depew Avenue, Nyack. Light Refreshments — Informal Dress

Angelica Women’s Chamber Choir will open GraceMusic’s Season

The Angelica Women’s Chamber Choir will open GraceMusic’s  first full season since the pandemic shut down our 50th season back in early 2020.   On Sunday, October 20 at 4:00pm, Angelica will present  vocal music from the 12th century to our own,  at Grace Church (130 First Ave, Nyack, NY).   Tickets available at the door: General admission: $30; seniors $25, students $15;  children under 12 are free. Reception follows the performance.

35th Annual Halloween Parade

Saturday, October 26, 5:30pm Kickoff.

One of the biggest Halloween parades in the state, organized by the local Chamber of Commerce and funded in part by the Village of Nyack — a takeover of the downtown Nyack streets for a parade from Memorial Park through both Broadway and Main Streets leading to the center of the Village. Thousands of dollars of prizes in contests for both float, couple, group, kids and even pets costume. Come to Nyack for lunch and shopping, watch the parade, stay for dinner!

Seeking Thriller Zombie Dancers! It is time to resurrect the Thriller Zombie Dance. Please contact Dana DiTrani Goldberg at (323) 251-7736/danaditrani@yahoo.com Rehearsals: Mondays and Wednesdays 7:00pm @YMCA Nyack (join anytime)

Rides and Strides

Celebrating three years in making a difference in the lives of patients at the Breast Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital on Saturday, October 26 from 9:00am – noon at
Rockland Lake State Park | Congers, NY

Register here for an inspirational rain or shine day for all ages with live entertainment, kids activities, complimentary refreshments, awards and much more. 

One in eight women in the United States will have breast cancer in their lifetime. Unfortunately, we all know someone who has been affected by this disease. When detected early, breast cancer survival rates are very high, but not every woman has access to important mammogram screening services.

Proceeds from Rides & Strides will ensure that those who are underinsured, uninsured and medically underserved receive the screening services they need on an annual basis.

Their goal is to raise enough funds to provide screening services for 400 women next year.

Register at 9:00am. The bike ride for families & cyclists start at 9:45am, 5K (Run/Walkers) starts at 10:00am a kids fun run starts at 11:00am, an awards program, starts at 11:30am


Nyack Farmer's Market


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