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September 2018
Afternoon Tea
Spend a lovely summer afternoon enjoying Caramoor’s scrumptious Afternoon Tea served in the beautiful setting of the open air Summer Dining Room overlooking the stunning Spanish Courtyard and its bubbly fountain and gardens. Enjoy delightful tea sandwiches, delicious desserts and a variety of fragrant teas. The Tea service is preceded by a tour of the Rosen House. As you explore the estate, the docents invite you to get to know the Rosen family, their much-loved country home, and its art…
Find out more »Play Days @ Jay
Pack a picnic and spend the afternoon at the Homestead; explore our 6 Discovery Centers and visit our chickens. Education staff will lead a short hands-on activity at 1:00pm.
Find out more »Farm Market
Purchase locally produced, healthy food and support local, sustainable agriculture. This weekly market also offers musical entertainment, featured community organizations, demonstrations and workshops. Saturdays through October 27.
Find out more »KVIS 2018 5K Road Races
Save the date for the KVIS 2018 Katonah Road Races! The race will be staged to begin and finish at the junction of Edgemont and The Parkway, in the heart of our historic hamlet. Starting time will be 8am, rain or shine. As usual, we will also feature a kid's one-mile challenge! Details, such as sponsorship and pre-registration information and volunteer opportunities will soon be posted on KVIS's website at katonahvis.org
Find out more »John Jay’s Not-So-Big-City
A Walk Through the History of Old New York Founding Father John Jay was a native son of New York City, but the city he knew was not the metropolis we know today. This tour takes us along many of the same streets John Jay walked as we visit locations where he lived, worked, played and prayed. Along the way, we will be passing 10,000 years of local history, recalling events from the end of the last Ice Age into…
Find out more »In Mo Yang
Our 11:00am Wednesday Morning Concerts include a 45-minute performance in the majestic Music Room followed by a tour of the historic Mediterranean-style Rosen House, an optional seasonally inspired buffet lunch, and freedom to explore the gardens. Come enjoy a day at Caramoor in the fall!
Find out more »Bat Basics for New Yorkers
Bats are amazing creatures and often highly misunderstood. Join us as Bedford Audubon Board Member Dr. J. Alan Clark introduces us to the wonderful world of bats, with a special focus on the nine bat species found here in New York. Dr. Clark will describe bats’ natural history, unique biology, ecology, and conservation status. Dr. Clark will explain recent threats to bats, including wind energy and white-nose syndrome, as well as discuss bats as potential vectors for disease. In addition,…
Find out more »Herb Fair
Sponsored by the NY Unit of the Herb Society of America, this year is the 70th annual event. Plant and craft demonstrations, great food, and herb-related merchandise on the grounds of John Jay Homestead. Free admission, food and wonderful ‘herby’ merchandise available for purchase.
Find out more »Play Days @ Jay
Pack a picnic and spend the afternoon at the Homestead; explore our 6 Discovery Centers and visit our chickens. Education staff will lead a short hands-on activity at 1:00pm.
Find out more »John Patitucci – Jazz, Funk & Blues
Friday, September 14th, 7:30pm (Opening Act @ 6:30) ~ Save the date for a rockin’ night with the John Patitucci electric guitar quartet. Known for their unique blend of jazz, funk and blues — this is a gig that you won’t soon forget. As a performer, John Patitucci has played throughout the world with his own band and with jazz luminaries Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Stan Getz, Pat Metheny, Wynton Marsalis, Joshua Redman, Michael Brecker, McCoy Tyner, Nancy…
Find out more »Farm Market
Purchase locally produced, healthy food and support local, sustainable agriculture. This weekly market also offers musical entertainment, featured community organizations, demonstrations and workshops. Saturdays through October 27.
Find out more »Animation Celebration
September 15 ~ CALLING ALL ARTISTS AND FANS! American animator, graphic designer, cartoonist, and filmmaker Bill Plympton will lead an exciting interactive animation event for artists of all ages — no experience necessary! Bill will discuss his career as an independent animator and sample live drawings of several of his most famous characters. Additionally, he will show highlight clips from several of his films, including Academy Award-nominated Your Face and Guard Dog as well as clips from his work on…
Find out more »Stroll Katonah Art Galleries
Please join us for a fantastic event celebrating the arts! Because ART feeds our souls it should be celebrated and enjoyed by all!! Please meet us in downtown Katonah for an evening art gallery stroll. Learn about local (and not so local) artists, mingle with new people or your neighbors and explore the village of Katonah. Food, drinks and music! Stop at The Whitlock or KR Cafe for a complimentary glass of wine with your entree. In collaboration with Katonah…
Find out more »Barn Dance
A festive fundraiser, the Barn Dance features pig racing, a country barbecue, a pizza truck, music by local bands, a campfire and more. Individual and sponsor packages available for purchase. SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES HOMESTEADER ($2,500) IMPACT: Sponsor 3 Boy & Girls Club families to attend the Barn Dance • A table reserved for your family with table service • Tickets for you and your children • Invitation to a “Meet and Greet” reception with the pigs on Friday, Sept. 14, 5pm-7pm…
Find out more »The Cat’s Table
Join Katonah Village Library's Book Discussion! All are welcome! This month's book selection is The Cat's Table by Michael Ondaatje. In the early 1950s, an eleven-year-old boy in Colombo boards a ship bound for England. At mealtimes he is seated at the “cat’s table” —as far from the Captain’s Table as can be—with a ragtag group of “insignificant” adults and two other boys, Cassius and Ramadhin. As the ship crosses the Indian Ocean, the boys tumble from one adventure to…
Find out more »Afternoon Tea
Spend a lovely summer afternoon enjoying Caramoor’s scrumptious Afternoon Tea served in the beautiful setting of the open air Summer Dining Room overlooking the stunning Spanish Courtyard and its bubbly fountain and gardens. Enjoy delightful tea sandwiches, delicious desserts and a variety of fragrant teas. The Tea service is preceded by a tour of the Rosen House. As you explore the estate, the docents invite you to get to know the Rosen family, their much-loved country home, and its art…
Find out more »2018 Scholarship Golf Outing
Please join us for the 2018 Scholarship Golf Outing at Mohansic Golf Course! 10am registration, 11am start and 3:30pm BBQ Lunch. Prizes and raffles. $150 per individual or $500 a foursome
Find out more »Play Days @ Jay
Pack a picnic and spend the afternoon at the Homestead; explore our 6 Discovery Centers and visit our chickens. Education staff will lead a short hands-on activity at 1:00pm.
Find out more »Farm Market
Purchase locally produced, healthy food and support local, sustainable agriculture. This weekly market also offers musical entertainment, featured community organizations, demonstrations and workshops. Saturdays through October 27.
Find out more »Jay Walking with the Native Plant Center
Learn about native and invasive plant species at the Homestead. Meet at the main parking lot. Registration is recommended. Free admission. Please use the link below to register in advance.
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