Things to do in and around North Salem the weekend of August 27 – 29

That last weekend of August. While our minds may be already starting to think about fall, our hearts are still determined to milk every last drop out of summer. Fortunately, there are plenty of things happening in our area that will help keep that summer feeling going. Read on for our top picks for maximizing one more summer weekend.

Get jazzy at an outdoor concert

Image via Caramoor

Caramoor Center for Music & The Arts is hosting an outdoor concert featuring Jazz vocalist Shenel Johns, along with an all-star band. The concert is presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center. Tickets required.
Friday, 7:00 p.m.

Celebrate summer’s end
The
Ridgefield Rec Center is hosting an end of summer bash. Free, family-friendly activities include an extreme zipline experience, bungy trampolines, mini golf, a DJ and more.
Saturday, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Achieve peak fitness at Peak Athletics

Peak Athletics, a youth sports training facility in Brewster, is expanding, adding a new gym and turf facilities for both youth and adults. To celebrate, they’re hosting a grand opening on Saturday afternoon and will have clinics, food, drinks, games, vendors and more. Harry the Gym Dog will be there from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and the Peak Crew will be raffling off tickets for a New York Jets game.
Saturday, 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Take an artsy stroll
The Katonah Art Walk, an afternoon of creativity and community, is back this weekend. The walk kicks off at 4 PM at the Katonah Museum of Art with free admission to all. After your museum visit, head to downtown Katonah from 5:00 -8:00 p.m. to see art in or in front of participating open galleries and shops, sometimes get to meet featured artists, listen to live music, and eats at any of the downtown restaurants.
Saturday, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Explore your artistic side
Interested in exploring art lessons, either for yourself or your children? Kinga Wiktor, owner of the Fine Arts Studio in Somers, is hosting an open house. Drop by to find out about lessons for adults, kids and after school care.
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Shop local for your Sunday dinner

The Mount Kisco Farmer’s Market Festival is chock full of local favorites, including fresh produce, sweet treats, music, kids activities and even a free Pure Barre Mt Kisco class at 8:30 a.m.! Pick up everything you need to make a homemade Sunday dinner, using all locally grown ingredients.
Sunday, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.