Elmwood Playhouse Presents I Hate Hamlet
Friday, September 18 through Saturday, October 10, 10 Park St, Nyack
A hilarious comedy with a supernatural twist! TV star Andrew Rally has come to NYC to play Hamlet in Central Park. He moves into an apartment once inhabited—and now haunted—by the legendary actor John Barrymore. Comedy and chaos ensue as they battle over questions of fame, romance, ambition, and art.
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Second Annual Rockland YogaFest
Saturday, September 19, 9 a.m., Memorial Park, 4 Depew Ave, Nyack
Rockland YogaFest is a free, daylong community wellness event that brings together yoga studios, instructors, families and residents from Rockland County and beyond for a day of movement, mindfulness and connection along the Hudson River.
Hosted by Playful Yogi Space, in partnership with District Hot Yoga, Jamie Surya Yoga Studio and Peace in Piermont, YogaFest was created to make yoga and wellness more accessible to everyone, regardless of age, ability or previous yoga experience. The festival offers a variety of yoga and mindfulness experiences, including programming for beginners, children and families, while creating opportunities for local studios,wellness practitioners and community members to come together in one shared public space.
Secondhand Shop Hop
Saturday, September 19, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Downtown Nyack
There’s no better way to spend a Fall day than scoring amazing secondhand clothing finds at multiple stores all over Nyack! And all while enjoying food and beverage discounts at many eateries and experiencing the beauty of Nyack and the mighty Hudson!
Honor and Blume: 23 N Bway
Lemmonade: 5 S Bway
Trilogy Consignment: 5 S Bway
Main Street Beat: 95 Main St
Abigail Rose and Lily Too: 71 S Bway
Long Path Outfitters: 75 S Bway
By Land and Sea: 77 S Bway
Salonniere: 79 S Bway
Details available on IG @nyackvintage
EcoTones @ River Hook: Guardians of the Shoreline
Saturday, September 19, 2 p.m., Rain Date: Sunday, September 20, 2 p.m.,
River Hook Preserve, 626 N Broadway, Nyack
EcoTones @ River Hook: Guardians of the Shoreline celebrates River Hook Preserve’s perch above the Hudson River and Rocklanders’ roles as Guardians of the Shoreline, on watch for what flows into the river, both positive and negative for its nonhuman inhabitants. Come walk the EcoTones Music Trail through the preserve, with musicians tucked onto trailside stages beckoning audience members to discover the preserve’s flora and fauna, followed by a large ensemble performance at the preserve’s central Haring House featuring the Hudson Valley EcoTones Ensemble, Collective Accord Vocal Ensemble directed by Dru Pluhowski, the Nyack High School Chamber Orchestra directed by Andy Bhasin, original art by Nyack High School Art Students led by Danielle McDonald, audience artmaking led by Strawtown Studio, and the premiere of new songs by composer/lyricist team Lily Greenberg & Jody Redhage Ferber centering our roles as guardians of this precious shoreline ecosystem. This event is made possible by the generous support of an ArtsAlive Grant through ArtsWestchester, the Village of Upper Nyack, ArtsRock, Greenbush Construction, Long Path Outfitters, the Bakehouse at the Tarrytown Train Station and the Friends of River Hook.
BYO-Everything: camp chair, snacks, water, and good walking shoes
ABBA Candlelight Experience
Saturday, September 19, 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 8:30 p.m., The Angel Nyack, 18 S Broadway, Nyack
Lumos brings you enchanting concert experiences with ABBA Candlelight Experience. The string trio will perform your favorite ABBA songs in an evocative setting, lit by candle light.
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Staged Reading: The Exonerated
Thursday, September 24, 7:30-9:30 p.m., The Angel Nyack, 18 S Broadway, Nyack
Culled from interviews, letters, transcripts, case files and the public record, The Exonerated tells the true stories of six wrongfully convicted survivors of death row. Moving between first-person monologues and scenes set in courtrooms and prisons, six interwoven stories show an American criminal justice system gone horribly wrong.
Featuring:
Danny Burstein, Tony Winner (Moulin Rouge, Follies, Fiddler on the Roof)
Adam Goldberg (Dazed and Confused, Saving Private Ryan)
Frankie Faison (The Wire)
Stephen Tyrone Williams (The Knick, Elementary)
James Udom (Joel Cohen’s The Tragedy of McBeth)
… more to be announced
Rockland Repair Café
Sunday, September 27, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., The Nyack Center, 58 Depew Ave, Nyack
Bring your tired, broken household items yearning for a fix to work with volunteer Repair Coaches who will evaluate and repair them when materials are available.
Lamps, clothing, small appliances, wooden items, furniture, toys, and electronics are welcome; gas-powered equipment cannot be accepted.
The Nyack Red Bandana Memorial Tour
Sunday, September 27, 12-3 p.m., The Historical Society of the Nyacks, 50 Piermont Ave, Nyack
Join the Historical Society of the Nyacks in commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11th with a self-guided tour exploring the Nyack places and people connected to extraordinary lives of service, courage, and community.
DISCOVER THE STORIES OF
Welles Crowther
Harry Wanamaker Jr.
Stacey Sennas McGowan
Joseph Stach Jr.
Jon Albert
Ross Dailey
At the start of the tour, visitors will receive a commemorative map and red bandanna before exploring six meaningful locations throughout Nyack. At each stop, volunteers, firefighters, and local historians will share personal stories and memories that illuminate their extraordinary lives.
The event begins with sign-in at the Historical Society of the Nyacks Museum. The tour is self-guided and is primarily accessible by car. Attendees are encouraged to explore the six locations in the order in which they appear on the map provided. Please spend as much time as you wish at each stop.
The tour runs from 12-3 p.m. Sign-in begins at 11:45 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. Public parking is available at each location; attendees are asked to park only in legal parking spaces.
The event is free, but space is limited. Registration is required and closes Saturday, September 26 at 6 p.m. Register here.
The tour will conclude at 3 p.m. with a special memorial and commemoration at Empire Hook & Ladder Company #1 in Upper Nyack.
Tour locations include: Nyack High School, Empire Hook & Ladder Co. #1, Grace Church, Oak Hill Cemetery, Memorial Park, and the Depew House.
Nyack Arts & Crafts Walk
Saturday, October 3 & Sunday, October 4, Nyack
A free outdoor event across the village of Nyack, NY. Supporting the Center for Safety & Change. Two Pop-up Markets— Discover 30+ curated handmade and small-batch brands featuring one-of-a-kind creations.
Sketch Mob — Watch 15+ local artists paint live throughout the village on Saturday, then catch their finished pieces exhibited in shop windows around town on Sunday.
Live Music— Enjoy talented local musicians performing throughout the weekend.
Village Takeover — Local shops, galleries, bars, and restaurants join the celebration with special events and exclusive offers.
Pumpkin Patch— Fall is officially here! Wander the patch, pick your favorite pumpkin, and take a little piece of the season home with you.
Free Shuttle Buses — Hop on and off to move easily between both markets.
Visit Trade + Prosper for more info.
Hopper’s Nyack Flash Sketch Mob
Saturday, October 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Edward Hopper House, 82 N Broadway, Nyack
Led by Bill Batson, participants will create dynamic and interpretive new views of Nyack. Centered around the locations from the Edward Hopper House’s Walking Tour, artists of all skill levels will create artworks en masse that capture the streetscape, places, sights and people of the village. This project is rooted in the idea that Edward Hopper artistically responded to his environment capturing both the history and contemporary experience of what he saw – so we encourage you to capture the environment through your own creative contemporary lens, too!
Participants must first PRE-REGISTER online, then check in at 10 a.m. in the Garden at the Edward Hopper House Museum to receive a location assignment. They will then disperse with their own art-making materials to sketch in downtown Nyack and around Hopper’s neighborhood. Participants will return to the Museum between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to scan and share artwork.
Rivetown Film’s Inspired 2026
Saturday, October 10, 7:30 p.m., The Nyack Center, 58 Depew Ave, Nyack
People who create are inspirations to us all. But what inspires them? Find out at Rivertown Film’s INSPIRED. Local artists who work in film and video share the sources of their inspiration, each using ten slides and 20 seconds per slide to explain them.
This year, in honor of Rivertown Film’s 25 anniversary, the artists are all involved in the art of motion pictures.
Join us for a fast-paced night of creativity and enjoy the many ways that artists find inspiration. Doors open at 7:00 PM. The program begins at 7:30 PM. Arrive early for a complimentary dessert buffet and to give yourself time to bid on our silent auction and raffle items. Stay afterward and mingle with the artists.
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MCs will be actress and comedian EDY MODICA and her mother, actress and comedian wannabe MARSHA LUSTIG.
The 2026 Inspired Honorees:
Shar Adrias: Filmmaker, dance educator
Pascal Akesson: Lens-based storyteller
Nick Behson: Director, cinematographer, musician
Louis Cancelmi: Actor
Predrag Dubravcic: Photographer, cinematographer
Charles Caster-Dudzick: Artist, filmmaker, production designer
Gina Duncan: CEO of The Moth
Anthony Geathers: Filmmaker, musician, podcast producer
Leni Hanley: Video-maker
Shaunqui Harris: Actor, filmmaker
Mort Korn: Key grip
Beverly Miller: Scenic Artist
Paul Schwartz: Musician, filmmaker
Caitlyn VanderMaas: Filmmaker, educator
The Dip
Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Check out their DJ Lineup!) Rain date: October 18, 1A Spear Street, Nyack
This Dip is a full day of food trucks, live DJs, and roller skating. Bring your own skates or rent them there. Whether you’re learning, showing off, or just rollin’ easy—there’s a place for you at The Dip. As the sun goes down, we close it all out with a night skate and a special DJ showcase you won’t want to miss!
Watch, roll, vibe, and be in community!
$13 Admission
$7 Skate Rental
*Cost should never be a barrier to community. The Dip uses a pay-what-you-can model with suggested pricing when you pay with cash on the day of the event. Pay what feels right, cover someone who can’t, and we’ll see you all on the floor!