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Weekend Fun: Fairy Festival, Fol-de-Rol, Poughkeepsie Pride

Look for evidence of magical creatures at the Fairy Festival at the Orange County Arboretum. Photo courtesy of Orange County Park
Look for evidence of magical creatures at the Fairy Festival at the Orange County Arboretum. Photo courtesy of Orange County Park
6/6/19 - By Susan Miele

If it feels like there’s a fair, festival, or carnival every week in June, that’s because there is—in fact, often two or three! Summer fun has begun for Westchester and Hudson Valley families, so brace yourself for another happening weekend.

Soak up assorted fun at the Annual Fol-de-Rol County Fair, or be a marine biologist at STEM Sails. If you haven't had enough fair fun, add the Katonah Fire Department Carnival to your list—or mingle with pixies at the Fairy Festival, and wear your favorite wings. Or wear your brightest rainbow to celebrate Pride Month at the three-day, multi-faceted Pride Weekend.

This is just a sampling of the varied events we’ve rustled up for you on our Event Calendar—check them all out! Consult our June GoList for highlights for the rest of the month, and view our hot-off-the-press roundup of summer festivals to plan through Labor Day. And if you haven't done so already, sign up for our weekly newsletter. 

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Have fun with rides, games, food, and more at the Fol-de-Rol County Fair. Photo by Susan Miele
Have fun with rides, games, food, and more at the Fol-de-Rol County Fair. Photo by Susan Miele

All Weekend

Fol de Rol County Fair

Armonk
Now in its 47th year, this county fair, hosted by the Armonk Lions Club, features games, carnival rides, food, craft vendors, a pet parade, a car parade, music and more. Proceeds support the Lions' charitable endeavors. New in 2023: hot air balloon rides from 6-10pm on Thursday and Friday, 6/8 and 6/9.  READ MORE

Festa Italiana in West Harrison

West Harrison
Celebrate Italian heritage all weekend long at Saint Anthony of Padua Church's annual festival. Enjoy Italian food, children's activities, games, and more.  READ MORE

Poughkeepsie PKGO Pride Parade and Festival

Poughkeepsie – FREE
Celebrate Pride Month with a colorful parade and a festival featuring local food vendors, local queer-owned businesses, and activities for children and families. DJ Dolce will be spinning the tunes to keep everyone dancing the whole afternoon! READ MORE
Get ready for some thrills at the annual Katonah Fire Department Carnival. Photo courtesy of Gabe Palacio
Get ready for some thrills at the annual Katonah Fire Department Carnival. Photo courtesy of Gabe Palacio

Saturday, June 8

Katonah Fire Department Parade and Carnival

Katonah
The annual, four-day Katonah Fire Department Carnival takes place in back of the fire house. A town parade kicks things off the first day starting at 7pm.  READ MORE

STEM Sails

Mamaroneck
Join STEM Alliance and SoundWaters on a sailing classroom to study the ecosystems of Long Island Sound, ​animal adaptations, properties of water, nautical engineering, stewardship, and human impact. Raise the sails and examine macro and microscopic organisms. READ MORE

Tree-Climbing Championship

Tarrytown
For an unusual spectator sport, watch 25 members of the New York State Arborists compete in scaling tall trees on the grounds of Lyndhurst Mansion. Learn about the art of professional tree-climbing as an arborist discusses the sport. READ MORE
Grab your wings and head to the Fairy Festival at the Orange County Arboretum. Photo courtesy of Orang County Parks
Grab your wings and head to the Fairy Festival at the Orange County Arboretum. Photo courtesy of Orang County Parks

Sunday, June 9

Fairy Festival

Montgomery
Fairy friends unite! Learn about the Woodland Garden, make a fairy house, play games, and more at the third-annual Fairy Festival. Wings encouraged! READ MORE

Jr. Chef Experience

White Plains
At this hands-on event, kids learn basic cooking techniques from working chefs. Your little culinary artists will also practice cupcake decorating, pizza making and many other fun activities. Characters from Nickelodeon’s kids shows will be on-hand for meet-and-greets.   READ MORE
Celebrate the Hudson River at the Riverdale Riverfest in the Bronx. Photo courtesy of the festival
Celebrate the Hudson River at the Riverdale Riverfest in the Bronx. Photo courtesy of the festival

Beyond Westchester

Puerto Rican Day Parade

Manhattan – FREE
Celebrate un pueblo, muchas voces (one nation, many voices) at the Children’s Museum, recognizing the creativity and diversity of Puerto Rico and the National Puerto Rican Day Parade. READ MORE

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