Here's a selection of area events, activities and programs of interest beginning November 15.

FRIDAY, NOV. 15

Town of Bedford Leaf Pick Up. You may now rake loose leaves to the side of the road for pick up by the Department of Public Works Highway division. Visit town website for schedule; bedfordny.gov.   

Full Moon Walk: Beaver Supermoon. Old Field Preserve, on the east side of Mead Street, Waccabuc and Schoolhouse Road; lewisborolandtrust.org. Guided hike through the preserve. Bring a flashlight or headlamp. From 5 to 6 p.m.

Full Moon Hike Series. Teatown, 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining; teatown.org. Join to mark the monthly passage for this full moon with Caroline Erb. Wear hiking footwear and bug spray and bring water, a flashlight, and a snack. From 4:30 to 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, NOV. 16

“The Dining Room.” John Jay Theater Workshop, John Jay High School, 60 North Salem Road, Cross River; jjhs.klschols.org. The drama by A. R. Gurney stars 14 actors playing more than 50 roles. Performances at 1  and 7 p.m.

Mobile Shredder. 343 Railroad, Ave., Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov. The company can shred paper, paper clips, rubber bands, staples, and black clips. No three-ring binders or nonpaper items (CDs, tapes, DVDs, hard drives, etc.). From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Blacksmith Workshop. Muscoot, 51 Route 100, Katonah; muscootfarm.org. A workshop with master blacksmith, Bill Fitzgerald, to make your own items in our blacksmith shop. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“Mary Poppins.” Yorktown Stage, 1974 Commerce St., Yorktown Heights; yorktownstage.org. The Broadway musical, various dates and times through Dec. 1.

Medical Career Expo. Northern Westchester Hospital, 400 Main St., Mount Kisco; nwh.northwell.edu. For students in grades eight to 12, college, and on gap year. Learn about both clinical and nonclinical paths and connect with professionals. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Celebrate Native American Heritage. Bedford Hills Free Library, 26 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordhillsfreelibrary.org. In this bilingual workshop for kids and families, you will be introduced to Lenape culture and history through interactive storytelling and art activities; 11 a.m. 

“Art is All.” Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org. The artist Ricky Silbersher will at the opening for this new exhibit in the Schaffner Room. Through Jan. 4.

Memoir Workshop with Bonni Brodnick. Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org. A workshop that will discuss memoir writing, writing in class, and constructive feedback. From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Also Nov. 23.

Holiday Wreath Workshop. Lasdon Park, 2610 Amawalk Road, Katonah; lasdonpark.org. Make your own holiday wreath using pine cones, berries and other seasonal decorations. From 10 a.m. to noon.

Holiday Train Show. New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx; nybg.org. Opening of the annual train show. Through Jan. 20.

SUNDAY, NOV. 17

Lewisboro Voices from the Past. Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. Come meet residents of Lewisboro past, through readings taken from their letters, diaries, sermons and poems, with town historian Maureen Koehl; 2 p.m.

Terra String Quartet. Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah; caaramoor.org. The Terra String Quartet launches its year-long residency with three chamber music masterpieces; 3 p.m.

Piano, Cello & Art. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. A concert of classical music featuring Margarita Nuller on piano and Adam Grabois on cello. From 3 to 4 p.m.

Holiday Fairy Houses. Lasdon Park, 2610 Amawalk Road, Katonah; lasdonpark.org. Children will decorate pre-made houses to create their own holiday fairy house. From 1 to 2 p.m.

Winterize Your Garden. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 68 Bedford Road, Katonah; bedford2030.org. Learn how to maintain your garden for the winter. From 1 to 3 p.m.

Junior Animal Care Program. Westmoreland Sanctuary, 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco; westmorelandsanctuary.org. A hands-on program where kids become animal caretakers for a day. From 10 a.m. to noon. Also Nov. 24.

MONDAY, NOV. 18

STEM Fun with Physics. Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. Teens in middle and high school will make their own Newton’s Cradle. From 4 to 5:30 p.m

TUESDAY, NOV. 19

On Being Jewish Now. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. A collection of meaningful, smart, funny, sad, emotional, and inspiring essays from today’s authors and advocates explores what it means to be Jewish, and how life has changed since the attacks on Oct. 7; 7 p.m.

Share the Warmth Drive. Community Center of Northern Westchester, 84 Bedford Road, Katonah; communitycenternw.org. Seeking donations of new hats, gloves, and warm blankets for the Center’s children, infant through 18. Distribution begins Dec. 1.

Resource & Transition Fair. Brewster High School, 50 Foggintown, Brewster; 845-228-7457. Supports and resources for families and students with an IEP or 504 Plan. From 4 to 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20

Native Americans in Film. Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org. In observance of Native American Heritage Month, the library presents a two-part film discussion series online presented by Professor William Costanzo; 7 p.m. 

Open Mic Night. Bedford Hills train station, 46 Depot Plaza, Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov. Seasonal and first-timers welcome. All talents welcome, including singing, dramatic reading, dancing, comedy, pottery, etc.; 7 p.m.

Bedford Audubon: HawkWatch 2024. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. Bedford Audubon will present data and insight of our raptor populations; 6:30 p.m.

COMING SOON

FRIDAY, NOV. 22

An Evening of Jazz. Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. Featuring the Keith Gurland Trio with Lewisboro resident Matt Rocchio; 7:30 p.m.

Pound Ridge Garden Club Wreath/Swag Workshop. Conant Hall; poundridgegardenclub.com; 10 a.m.

Fourth Fridays. Peekskill Neighborhood Hub, 4 Nelson Ave., Peekskill; peekskillpride.org. A social group for LGBTQIA and their allies, grades nine to 12. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, NOV. 23

“Unconventional Tradition: Inside the Score of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’.” Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org. Musicologist Gil Harel will discuss the show’s history, with an emphasis on composer Jerry Bock’s score. From 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Wreath Decorating. Bedford Hills train Station, 46 Depot Plaza, Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov. The art of wreath crafting, led by Dee Dee from Romancing The Ordinary. Included is a 24” wreath, decoration materials, and a choice of a handcrafted bow. You can also bring items from home. Snacks included. From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Memoir Workshop with Bonni Brodnick. Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org. A workshop that will discuss memoir writing, writing in class, and constructive feedback. From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Smithereens. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, Conn.; ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Smithereens’ unique sound reflects their Garden State roots, resonating with fans worldwide over the course of 17 albums. 

SUNDAY, NOV. 24

Swingin’ into the Holidays. Chappaqua PAC, 480 Bedford Road, Chappaqua; chappaquapac.org. An evening of big band and jazz with Frank Shiner and his 30-piece orchestra. From 5 to 7 p.m.

MONDAY, NOV. 25

The New Yorker Documentary Shorts. Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville; burnsfilmcenter.org. A selection of stories from around the world with this program of award-winning short films from The New Yorker, followed by Q&A with the filmmakers; 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, NOV. 29

Ice Skating at the Harvey School. The Harvey School, 260 Jay St., Katonah; bedfordny.gov. Public recreational skating for all ages. You must supply your own skates. No hockey playing permitted. From 12:45 to 2:45 p.m.

School’s Out/Art’s In. Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., Katonah; katonahmuseum.org. . Children will create a scrapbook inspired by the current exhibition, “Jonathan Becker: Lost Time.” Workshops at 10 and 11:30 a.m., and 1 p.m.

SATURDAY, NOV. 30

Christmas Trees. Pound Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, 80 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgefire.com. Weekends until all trees are sold. All trees are $70, with proceeds going to a local organization. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Holiday Market. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. Westchester Etsy artisans and makers selling handcrafted goods. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wreath Decorating on the Farm. Muscoot, 51 Route 100, Katonah; muscootfarm.org. Volunteer in a wreath-decorating event at Muscoot Farm, arranging wreaths, swags and garlands. From 9 a.m. to noon.

MONDAY, DEC. 2

Neurodiversity Training. Bedford Hills Community House, 74 Main St., Bedford Hills; inclusiveinitiative.com. The objective is to spread neurodiversity awareness and acceptance. Learn how to support and respond to friends and neighbors who are a little bit different. From 6 to 8 p.m.

Christmas Tree Lighting. Lewisboro Town Park, lewisbororecreation.com. singing and refreshments. Bring a nonperishable food item for donation. From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, DEC. 3

Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion. Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville; burnsfilmcenter.org. Q&A with Bob Mackie moderated by Sara Gore, followed by screening; 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, DEC. 5

Adult Cooking Class: Cookies for the Holidays. Bedford Hills Community House, 74 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov. Bake cookie brittle, ube crinkles, cherry bakewell,  Italian Christmas (ricotta), and espresso cookies. From 6:30 to 8 p.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 6

First Fridays: Breakwater. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. Former Bedford resident and sailboat captain Jon Flaks leads this combo of smooth, soft rock; 6:45 p.m.

“Faith Healer.” North Salem Community Center, 3 Owens road, Croton Falls; theschoolhousetheater.org. The Irish playwright Brian Friel’s drama of faith and redemption. Through Dec. 22.

SATURDAY, DEC. 7

Holiday Market. Bedford Hills train station, 46 Depot Plaza, Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov. Holiday, items, jewelry, pottery, plants, foods and live music. From 1 to 6 p.m.

Bonny Light Horseman. Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah; caaramoor.org. The folk group takes the stage at Caramoor for an evening of contemporary folk music; 8 p.m.

Indian Classical Music Workshop and Concert. Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden, 28 Deveau Road, North Salem. Workshop conducted by sitar artist Pandit Indrajit Banerjee and tabla maestro Nitin Mitta. Concert features Pandit Indrajit Banderjee playing the sitar, Nitin Mitta on tabla, Stefan Dutta on the Sarod, and Raj Kumar Chattopadhyay on tabla.

SUNDAY, DEC. 8

Westchester Chordsmen Holiday Concert. Rye Presbyterian Church, 882 Boston Post Road, Rye; chordsmen.org; 3 p.m.

LIBRARIES

Bedford Free Library. 32 Village Green, Bedford; bedfordfreelibrary.org.

Bedford Hills Free Library. 26 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordhillsfreelibrary.org.

Katonah Village Library. 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org.

Pound Ridge Library. 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org.

MUSEUMS

Bruce. 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, Conn.; brucemuseum.org. The Bruce Museum is a community-based, world-class institution highlighting art, science and natural history in more than a dozen changing exhibitions annually. 

Dia Beacon. 3 Beekman St., Beacon; diaart.org. Located in a former Nabisco box-printing factory, presenting a collection of art from the 1960s to the present.

Hudson River Museum. 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers; hrm.org. The largest cultural institution in Westchester County with galleries, planetarium, amphitheater and ducational spaces.

Katonah Museum of Art. 134 Jay St., Katonah; katonahmuseum.org. “Jonathan Becker: Lost Time.” The exhibition commemorates 40 years of the artist’s vision, spanning Becker’s ormative period in Paris as a protégé of Brassaï through his career working with the most iconic figures across contemporary culture, this exhibition provides intimate access to one of the leading figures in contemporary photography.

Lyndhurst Mansion. 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown; lyndhurst.org. Lyndhurst, also known as the Jay Gould estate, is a gothic revival house that sits in its own 67-acre park beside the Hudson River. 

Neuberger Museum of Art. 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase; neuberger.org. Ongoing exhibits.

Westchester Children’s Museum. 100 Playland Ave., Rye, discoverwcm.org. Interactive, with places to build, create, explore and discover. STEAM-based exhibits offer opportunities for playful learning for children of every age group and learning style.

FARM MARKETS

Gossett Brothers Nursery. 1202 Route 35, South Salem; gossettbrothers.com. Vendors offer farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, fish, meat, butter, baked goods, local honey, and prepared food on Saturdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., outdoors rain or shine.

Muscoot Farm Market. 51 Route 100, Katonah; muscootfarm.org. Local vendors selling produce, baked goods, pasta, meats, cheeses, craft goods and more. Sundays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Pleasantville Farmers Market. 10 Memorial Plaza, Pleasantville; pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org. The Market hosts 60 vendors selling a variety of fresh greens, meats, dairy items, root crops, apples, prepared foods and more.

PARKS

Croton Gorge Park. 35 Yorktown Road, Croton-on-Hudson; parks.westchestergov.com. The 97-acre park at the base of the New Croton Dam is open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Croton Point Park. 1 Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson; parks.westchestergov.com. The 508-acre park situated on a peninsula on the east shore of the Hudson River is open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

John Jay Homestead. 400 Jay St., Katonah; johnjayhomestead.org. Visitors may explore the 62-acre park and seven gardens. Open daily, sunrise to sunset.

Teatown Lake Reservation. 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining; teatown.org. The trails on the 1,000-acre nature preserve and education center are open daily, dawn to dusk. Dogs on leash are allowed.

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. 6 Reservation Road, Cross River; friendsoftrailside.org. The 4,315-acre park has varied terrain with miles of wooded trails. The Trailside Nature Museum is open, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays.

Westmoreland Sanctuary. 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco; westmorelandsanctuary.org. A 640-acre nature preserve with 7.5 miles of hiking trails. The preserve and Nature Center are free and open to the public seven days a week. The Nature Center has live animals, educational exhibits, with a variety of outdoor environmental education programs for all ages.