Ahhhh, we made it, it’s summer! A magical time of longer days, big skies, and the magical twinkling of lightning bugs.

Westchester County offers a tremendous amount of choices to relax and recharge. And SO.MUCH.FREE.STUFF!!  But where to go, what to do??

As with the 1000-cable-channels-but-there’s-nothing-to-watch phenomenon, where do you start? In our area, there’s no shortage of specific lists, I just wanted to assemble them for you!

So not an exhaustive list, but a broad one with links that’ll let you quickly get specific with whatever you want to pursue, without having to wade through pop-ups and other annoying non-relevant content.

So keep this handy, share at will. Send pics Marie@TheRefreshedHome.com  for a ‘What I did on my summer vacation’ post in September. And have a wonderful, restorative, and rejuvenating summer!!

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ArtsWestchester’s  Online Calendar is hands down the best overall listing of Westchester Art and Cultural Events. Make it a favorite, or click here to subscribe for weekly newsletter. 

Whether you’re an armchair traveler or planning for the real thing, check out Thrillist for the best, the quirkiest, and the most under-appreciated places to eat, drink and have a good time globally.

Farmers Markets

Big here in Westchester County. How big you ask?? SO BIG they’re listed two ways:

• Farmer market locations listed by days of the week, thank you to VisitWestchesterNY.com.
• Next, Westchester Magazine created a list alphabetized by town.

Live Entertainment Venues                   

• The Capitol Theater, Port Chester
• Caramoor, Katonah
• Emlin Theater, Mamaroneck
• Hudson River Museum Amphitheater, Yonkers
• Palace Theater, Stamford
• Paramount Hudson Valley, Peekskill
• Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown
• White Plains Performing Arts Center, White Plains

Libraries

I cannot say enough about the riches that await WC residents in their public libraries.  Westchester Library System is the network of our 44 public libraries. Powerhouses all, their free programs entertain, inform, and support residents. while enhancing the community experience.

But if that wasn’t enough, they have free Day Passes to many Westchester and NYC museums. Click here to find your local museum, and see their programs. SO.MUCH.FREE STUFF.

Museums

Beyond the individual exhibits,  Westchester’s museums are very big on reciprocal programs for members:

• Fairfield Westchester Museum Alliance and North American Reciprocal Museum Programs offer FREE admission to all if you are a member to one.

Outdoor Music 

• Thanks to Westchester Magazine for its comprehensive list of outdoor music events!

Westchester County Parks 

• Big-picture, online calendar of arts, concerts, cultural festivals, movies, and many sports-y type of events held within Westchester County’s park system
•  What’s Hot is a more succinct list of singular events within County parks. 
• Links to info on County golf courses and Rye Playland