Spring Arts & Crafts Festivals 2026

Local spring arts and crafts festivals highlight the breadth of regional creative work. Set in parks, historic estates and downtown centers, these events bring together artists and artisans who present fine art and handmade crafts, from ceramics and textiles to painting and jewelry.

May 1–3, 2026
Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst
presented by Artrider

Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst brings more than 200 American makers and artists to the grounds of Lyndhurst Mansion. The festival features handcrafted goods, including jewelry, fashion, furniture and fine art, along with gourmet food, craft demonstrations and family activities. Visitors can also explore the estate’s expansive grounds that overlook the Hudson River, offering a scenic setting for the work on view. (635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, New York 10591)

May 2, 2026
WoodFest 2026
presented by Bethany Arts Community

WoodFest returns for its fifth year with a full day of wood-focused craft, demonstrations and hands-on activities. The festival features a local artisan market, woodcraft demonstrations and workshops, including birdhouse painting and jewelry making, alongside live music throughout the day. The program highlights wood as both a material and a creative practice, spanning fine art, design and community-based making. Rain date: Sunday, May 3. (40 Somerstown Road, Ossining, New York 10562)

May 9–10, 2026
Hudson River Spring Arts & Crafts Festival
presented by Croton Council on the Arts

The Hudson River Spring Arts & Crafts Festival brings approximately 70 artists and artisans to Windrose on Hudson for a weekend of indoor and outdoor programming. The event features fine art, handmade goods and photography, along with children’s activities and walking access to the surrounding grounds. Held over Mother’s Day weekend, the festival offers a range of creative work in a Hudson River setting. (1 Shady Lane Farm Road, Ossining, New York)

May 15–17, 2026
Yonkers Arts Weekend
presented by the City of Yonkers

The 12^th annual Yonkers Arts Weekend returns with exhibitions, open studios and hands-on art workshops across multiple venues throughout the city. Programming takes place at locations including Untermyer Park and Gardens, Hudson River Museum and Blue Door Art Center, highlighting local and emerging artists through gallery shows and community-based installations. A broader schedule of music, performances and cultural events runs alongside the visual arts programming. At various locations throughout Yonkers.

May 16, 2026
Greenburgh Artists & Crafters Market
presented by Greenburgh Arts and Culture Committee

The Greenburgh Artists & Crafters Market brings local artisans to Presser Park for a day of outdoor shopping and community engagement. The market features handmade goods across a range of mediums, highlighting regional artists and craftspeople. Set in a park environment, the event offers a casual setting for browsing and connecting with local creative work. Rain date: Sunday, May 17. (218 North Central Avenue, Hartsdale, New York)

June 6–7, 2026
The White Plains Outdoor Arts Festival

The White Plains Outdoor Arts Festival brings a wide range of fine art and craft to Tibbits Park, featuring painting, photography, ceramics, glasswork, jewelry and textiles. The long-running festival also includes work by emerging artists and student scholarship recipients, along with a children’s art workshop and food vendors, offering a broad view of contemporary and community-based artistic practice. (North Broadway at Main Street, White Plains)

From Our Neighbors in Rockland

May 16–17, 2026
GARNER Arts Festival
presented by GARNER Arts Center

The GARNER Arts Festival marks its 25th year with a weekend of exhibitions, installations and open artist studios across a historic industrial arts campus. The program includes an affordable art market, demonstrations of traditional and contemporary craft and large-scale interactive projects. Visitors can explore multiple buildings and outdoor spaces throughout the district, offering a wide-ranging view of regional artistic practice. (GARNER Historic District, Bridge Street Entrance, Garnerville, New York 10923)

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_{Photos: Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst (photo courtesy of Artrider); Woodfest 2026 (photo courtey of Bethany Arts Community); Works by (l to r) Jolanta Michalska, Howard Robinson, David Lovegreen (photo courtesy of Croton Council on the Arts); White Plains Outdoor Arts Festival (photo source: facebook.com)}