Advancing Equity awards, which recognize both a non-profit cultural organization and an artist that demonstrate exemplary leadership in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility through and in the arts.

This list of winter break activities, including weekend offerings, will help Westchester parents find those kids’ activities for winter break 2024.

ArtsNews has rounded up some date night ideas in Westchester (or night-out-with-friends ideas!) to fill in Valentine’s Day week…

February kicks off Black History Month (BHM), during which people take time to reflect on Black history and celebrate Black culture.

A cold breeze blowing over fallen leaves ushers in the start of the holiday season in Westchester. Many fun holiday events and markets are already in full swing, yet no holiday event brings in the Christmas cheer in quite the same way as the holiday classic, The Nutcracker set to the music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

‘Tis the season to mark calendars full of holiday events in Westchester. Whether guests are looking to watch It’s a Wonderful Life on the big screen, experience a retelling of A Christmas Carol, make their own candles and menorahs, or sing along to holiday classics, this list covers it. Don’t worry: for those looking to get their holiday shopping started, there’s a list of nine holiday boutiques in Westchester as well.

Holiday boutiques and markets throughout the county offer ways to shop local, support the arts, and give a gift that is truly unique.

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday meant to honor deceased loved ones with a celebration of death and life. Traditionally celebrated on November 1and 2, these days often entail decorating gravesites with marigolds, candles and the favorite foods of deceased relatives.

There’s no more appropriate place than Westchester County for the story of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow to be told. And no better time of year than right now. As “legend” says, it’s when Ichabod Crane and Brom Bones competed for the love of Katrina Van Tassel, all while the Headless Horseman looms in the distance. Arts groups throughout the County are putting their spin on the Legend tale, along with glowing jack o’lanterns, spooky storytimes, bone-chilling films and more. Read on for Halloween events in Westchester that will get people of all ages in the mood for a trick or treat of their own.

The sounds and tastes of Asian night markets arrive in White Plains on September 23 with dance, music, food and karaok.