Community events in Rockland County.

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: Fellowship Hall (DOWNSTAIRS), Pearl River Methodist Church.

Join Rockland Community College in recognizing National Coming Out Day with an interactive celebration in the Cultural Arts Center Atrium. Students are invited to walk through our symbolic “Coming Out” door and proudly step forward with an identity that reflects who they are. Whether you are coming out as LGBTQIA+, celebrating another part of your identity, showing support as an ally, or simply participating in the spirit of authenticity and belonging, all are welcome. This event is designed to celebrate self-expression, visibility, pride, and the courage it can take to live openly as yourself.

See South Orangetown Libraries for full event details. Registration required.

See New City Library for full event details. Registration required.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

Source: West Nyack Free Library. Campus: West Nyack Free Library.

Join us for MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ SESSIONS AT THE TURNING POINT!  8-11PM.  Don’t miss great jazz at the legendary Turning Point in Piermont.  Featuring the John Richmond Quartet with a rotating lineup of top-tier New York City area professionals.  Tickets on sale!  CLICK HERE for details.

Are you a mastermind on all things Italian? Here’s your chance to test your knowledge on Italian history and culture and to win fun prizes. Location: Nelson Mandela Room, Room 3214

See South Orangetown Libraries for full event details. Registration required.

See South Orangetown Libraries for full event details. Registration required.

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: The Learning Lab. Registration required. 0 seats left Wait list: Wait list. Registration required.

See South Orangetown Libraries for full event details. Registration required.

See South Orangetown Libraries for full event details. Registration required.

Details at South Orangetown Libraries

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

See Valley Cottage Library for full event details. Registration required.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

See South Orangetown Libraries for full event details. Registration required.

See South Orangetown Libraries for full event details. Registration required.

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: The Learning Lab.

See South Orangetown Libraries for full event details. Registration required.

Source: Suffern Free Library. Location: Large Meeting Room. Registration required. 24 seats left Registration required.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

See Valley Cottage Library for full event details. Registration required.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

Details at Clarkstown Town Public Calendar

See New City Library for full event details. Registration required.

Details at Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library

Details at Clarkstown Town Public Calendar

Details at Clarkstown Town Public Calendar

See New City Library for full event details. Registration required.

See Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library for full event details. Registration required.

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: Coffee Room (UPSTAIRS), Pearl River Methodist Church. Registration required. 0 seats left Wait list: Wait list. Registration required.

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: The Learning Lab.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

Details at South Orangetown Libraries

Details at Valley Cottage Library

Source: Suffern Free Library. Location: Large Meeting Room. Registration required. 23 seats left Registration required.

Source: West Nyack Free Library. Location: Community Room - Lobby Level. Campus: West Nyack Free Library. Registration required. 8 seats left Registration required.

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: The Learning Lab. Registration required. 0 seats left Wait list: Wait list. Registration required.

Details at Cornell Cooperative Extension Rockland County

See South Orangetown Libraries for full event details. Registration required.

Families with younger children can borrow or purchase a "Would Be Artist" kit at Edward Hopper House and take a self-guided 30- to 45-minute walk through Nyack, sketching places Hopper frequented, observed, and drew. The after-school program is offered October 14–16.

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: The Learning Lab. Registration required. 0 seats left Wait list: Wait list. Registration required.

See South Orangetown Libraries for full event details. Registration required.

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: The Learning Lab. Registration required. 0 seats left Wait list: Wait list. Registration required.

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See South Orangetown Libraries for full event details. Registration required.

See South Orangetown Libraries for full event details. Registration required.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

Source: West Nyack Free Library. Location: Community Room - Lobby Level. Campus: West Nyack Free Library. Registration required. 25 seats left Registration required.

Details at Clarkstown Town Public Calendar

Details at South Orangetown Libraries

At this joyous singing circle, we will explore circlesinging and other vocal improvisation practices to add to your own toolbox of creative expression. Whether you’re a shower singer or virtuoso, or somewhere in between, you are welcome here! This is a safe and fun space to engage in self-discovery through the principles of spontaneous composition, such as form, dynamics, deep listening, and trusting the flow of your imagination. Facilitated by song leader Onome. A monthly Circlesinging gathering continues Sunday November 22.

A frank and hilarious discussion by Phoenix Theatre Ensemble members and special guests about the misadventures and mishaps that can (and have) happened when the lights are up and the audience is watching.

Details at South Orangetown Libraries

Details at New City Library

See New City Library for full event details. Registration required.

See South Orangetown Libraries for full event details. Registration required.

See South Orangetown Libraries for full event details. Registration required.

See South Orangetown Libraries for full event details. Registration required.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

Details at South Orangetown Libraries

Details at South Orangetown Libraries

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: The Learning Lab.

Stop by to pick up a pronoun button, learn more about the importance of respecting and using correct pronouns, and help promote a campus community where everyone’s identity is recognized and respected.

Professor Sugeily Rodriguez will explore Puerto Rico’s rich cultural traditions, complex relationship with the U.S., and the many ways Puerto Rican communities have shaped American arts, civic life, labor, education, public service, and social movements.  Location: Acdemic II, Room 2325

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: Fellowship Hall (DOWNSTAIRS), Pearl River Methodist Church.

See South Orangetown Libraries for full event details. Registration required.

Source: Suffern Free Library. Location: Large Meeting Room. Registration required. Registration required.

See New City Library for full event details. Registration required.

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: The Learning Lab. Registration required. 11 seats left Registration required.

See South Orangetown Libraries for full event details. Registration required.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: The Learning Lab. Registration required. 0 seats left Wait list: Wait list. Registration required.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

Details at South Orangetown Libraries

See South Orangetown Libraries for full event details. Registration required.

See South Orangetown Libraries for full event details. Registration required.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

See Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library for full event details. Registration required.

Details at New City Library

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: Coffee Room (UPSTAIRS), Pearl River Methodist Church. Registration required. 0 seats left Wait list: Wait list. Registration required.

See South Orangetown Libraries for full event details. Registration required.

See South Orangetown Libraries for full event details. Registration required.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

Details at New City Library

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: Outside the Learning Lab.

Source: Suffern Free Library. Location: Half of the Large Meeting Room (1). Registration required. 41 seats left Registration required.

Details at South Orangetown Libraries

Source: Suffern Free Library. Location: Half of the Large Meeting Room (2).

Details at Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

Don’t miss Perry Lawson Fine Arts’ latest exhibition, “Ben Schoenzeit: A World Elsewhere.”  On view September 19-November 8. Featuring paintings and sculptures by Ben Schonzeit, an American painter, sculptor, and multidisciplinary artist based in New York City.  Known as one of the pioneers of the Photorealist movement of the late 1960’s, Shoenzeit is widely recognized for his innovative use of the airbrush as a painting tool  CLICK HERE for more information.

Don’t miss “Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory’s Open House!” October 17th. 10AM-4PM.  Enjoy lab tours, hands-on Earth science activities, and talks on discoveries from top researchers.  Whether you’re an aspiring young scientist or a long-time science enthusiast, you’re sure to enjoy Lamont-Doherty’s Open House. Join us for lab tours, participate in hands-on Earth science activities with our scientists, and learn from world-renowned researchers about their latest discoveries.  CLICK HERE for details.

Calling all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in Suffern Middle School! The Annual Halloween Window Painting will be held on Saturday, October 17th in the Village of Suffern. You can sign up in teams of 1 or 2 participants. There will be prizes! Registration is required at cmills@suffernny.gov

Details at New City Library

Source: West Nyack Free Library.

Join the Town of Clarkstown for a Trunk or Treat at the annual Halloween Festival. Decorate your car and provide treats to all participants. A prize will be given out to the best decorated car. Space is limited to 30 cars. Time: Cars must be set up by 10:30 AM Fee: Free (Cars must pre-register prior to the event). Please call (845) 639-6200 to  pre-register. Rain Date: October 24, 2026

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

Join the Town of Clarkstown for its annual Halloween Festival at Congers Lake Memorial Park. There will be a hayride, costume contest, costume parade, pumpkin decorating, games, refreshments, haunted house, and more! The costume categories are Scariest, Most Original, Funniest, Cutest, Best Superhero or Villain, Best Animal, and Best Movie/TV Character Costume. Costume contest winners given prizes. Registration on site. Town of Clarkstown residents only.  Rain Date: October 24, 2026

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

See South Orangetown Libraries for full event details. Registration required.

Source: Suffern Free Library. Location: Suffern Room.

A fast-paced solo comedy adventure packed with ancient mystery, cartoon-style action, sharp humour, and a touch of feminism. Clara Francesca delivers a hilarious spoof inspired by the iconic adventure game franchise. Recommended for ages 12+.

Holly lays out her brilliant and not at all wild plan to solve our problems here in the States. Of course, as a true democracy does, there will be a vote at the end.  A sharp, satirical interactive comedy in which audiences participate in an evening of debate and outrageous humor.

Rockland Green offers free secure paper shredding for county residents, with a three-box limit per car and a requested nonperishable food donation for local pantries. Service is first-come, first-served until the trucks are full.

https://www.piermont-ny.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=834

Details at South Orangetown Libraries

Details at South Orangetown Libraries

Details at Cornell Cooperative Extension Rockland County

https://www.piermont-ny.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=829

Source: Suffern Free Library. Location: Suffern Room.

Source: Suffern Free Library. Location: Large Meeting Room.

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: Fellowship Hall (DOWNSTAIRS), Pearl River Methodist Church.

Details at Valley Cottage Library

Source: Suffern Free Library. Registration required. 45 seats left Registration required.

See New City Library for full event details. Registration required.

See New City Library for full event details. Registration required.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

Source: West Nyack Free Library.

See Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library for full event details. Registration required.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

Join us for MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ SESSIONS AT THE TURNING POINT!  8-11PM.  Don’t miss great jazz at the legendary Turning Point in Piermont.  Featuring the John Richmond Quartet with a rotating lineup of top-tier New York City area professionals.  Tickets on sale!  CLICK HERE for details.

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: The Learning Lab. Registration required. 8 seats left Registration required.

See Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library for full event details. Registration required.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

See Valley Cottage Library for full event details. Registration required.

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: Coffee Room (UPSTAIRS), Pearl River Methodist Church.

Queer Conversations is a discussion series that brings students, faculty, staff, and community members together to explore LGBTQIA+ topics, experiences, and issues. Each conversation offers an opportunity to learn, ask questions, share perspectives, and build greater understanding in a welcoming and respectful environment. Learn more about the Connection Center

Join us for a Queer Conversation focused on Understanding Gender-Based Violence in LGBTQIA+ Communities, facilitated by the Center for Safety & Change. This discussion will explore how gender-based violence can uniquely impact LGBTQIA+ individuals, while highlighting resources, support, prevention, and ways to foster safer and more inclusive communities. Connection Center, Room 8372 Learn more about the Connection Center

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: The Learning Lab.

Source: Suffern Free Library. Location: Large Meeting Room. Registration required. 33 seats left Registration required.

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: Coffee Room (UPSTAIRS), Pearl River Methodist Church. Registration required. 0 seats left Wait list: Wait list. Registration required.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

Details at Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library

Source: Suffern Free Library. Location: Suffern Room.

See New City Library for full event details. Registration required.

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: The Learning Lab.

See Valley Cottage Library for full event details. Registration required.

Details at Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library

Details at Clarkstown Town Public Calendar

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: Coffee Room (UPSTAIRS), Pearl River Methodist Church. Registration required. 2 seats left Registration required.

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: The Learning Lab.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

Details at Valley Cottage Library

Source: Suffern Free Library. Location: Large Meeting Room. Registration required. 3 seats left Registration required.

Source: West Nyack Free Library. Location: Community Room - Lobby Level. Campus: West Nyack Free Library.

Source: Suffern Free Library. Location: Suffern Room. Registration required. 5 seats left Registration required.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: The Learning Lab. Registration required. 0 seats left Wait list: Wait list. Registration required.

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: Large Classroom, Pearl River Methodist Church. Registration required. 13 seats left Registration required.

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: The Learning Lab.

Details at Valley Cottage Library

Details at New City Library

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: The Learning Lab.

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: Fellowship Hall (DOWNSTAIRS), Pearl River Methodist Church.

See New City Library for full event details. Registration required.

How did the Byzantines, Muslims, and Normans shape Sicily? Explore Sicily’s Islamic and Norman heritage through the architectural remnants of Palermo, Messina, and beyond. * Co-sponsored by the Antisemitism & Islamophobia Task Force Location: Academic I, Room 1106

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: The Learning Lab. Registration required. 0 seats left Wait list: Wait list. Registration required.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

School counselors of Rockland County in association with Rockland Community College sponsor the 51st Annual College Night. On-site Counseling Financial Aid Information Representatives from Branches of the Armed Forces Representatives of over 150 universities, colleges and schools. Click here to see the full list.

Town of Stony Point Halloween Trunk or Treat community event.

Source: Suffern Free Library. Location: Large Meeting Room.

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: Coffee Room (UPSTAIRS), Pearl River Methodist Church. Registration required. 0 seats left Wait list: Wait list. Registration required.

Details at New City Library

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

Details at Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library

Source: West Nyack Free Library. Location: Community Room - Lobby Level. Campus: West Nyack Free Library. Registration required. 36 seats left Registration required.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

Don’t miss Perry Lawson Fine Arts’ latest exhibition, “Ben Schoenzeit: A World Elsewhere.”  On view September 19-November 8. Featuring paintings and sculptures by Ben Schonzeit, an American painter, sculptor, and multidisciplinary artist based in New York City.  Known as one of the pioneers of the Photorealist movement of the late 1960’s, Shoenzeit is widely recognized for his innovative use of the airbrush as a painting tool  CLICK HERE for more information.

Rockland Green offers free secure paper shredding for county residents, with a three-box limit per car and a requested nonperishable food donation for local pantries. Service is first-come, first-served until the trucks are full.

Step Up for The Arc Rockland Walk on Saturday, October 24th at Clover Stadium, home of The New York Boulders, while supporting The Arc Rockland and our work to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) live life to the fullest! E V E N T H I G H L I G H T S • FREE t-shirt and goodie bag included with paid registered walkers (while supplies last) • Ages 5 and under FREE (does not include t-shirt or goodie bag) • Pre-walk warm-up and stretching • Snacks and drinks

You’re invited to join us for a fundraising event this Fall! Montefiore Nyack Foundation will host its 5th annual Rides & Strides on Saturday, October 24th at Rockland Lake State Park in Congers, NY. This event benefitting The Breast Center at Montefiore Nyack will offer participants from the Rockland County community and beyond the opportunity to come together for a great cause while enjoying exclusive access to a family run/walk and cycling event in one of the most beautiful areas of the Hudson Valley. Proceeds from Rides & Strides will ensure that more women have access to the screening services they need on an annual basis. Our goal is to raise enough funds to provide screening services for 400 additional women next year. We hope we can count on you to support this important effort.

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Source: Suffern Free Library. Location: Large Meeting Room.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

Source: Suffern Free Library. Location: Ramapo Room.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

Source: Suffern Free Library. Location: Ramapo Room.

A trailblazer in the realm of performing arts, the company is recognized as the premier Black-led physical theatre company in America. Driven by a passion for storytelling through movement, Emotions Physical Theatre weaves together the threads of emotion, culture, and history to create powerful and transformative performances.

Source: Suffern Free Library. Location: Large Meeting Room. Registration required. Registration required.

Join us on Sunday, October 25th at 2pm for the Annual Halloween Parade up Lafayette Avenue, followed by Trunk or Treat!! Dress up in your best Halloween costume, come and meet your friends and neighbors, and enjoy a great day in the Village of Suffern. Halloween Parade starts at the beginning of Lafayette Avenue, across from Curley’s Corner. For more information – contact Suffern Recreation at cmills@suffernny.gov

The Drilling Company returns to Phoenix Festival with The Very True Chronicles, a new play by P. Seth Bauer. A mythic Homeric tale of one man’s journey across the Hudson and his connection to the land, history, past and present of New York.

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: Fellowship Hall (DOWNSTAIRS), Pearl River Methodist Church.

Details at Valley Cottage Library

See New City Library for full event details. Registration required.

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: The Learning Lab. Registration required. 4 seats left Registration required.

Upcoming program listed by Nyack Library. See the official library calendar for full details.

Source: West Nyack Free Library.

Source: West Nyack Free Library. Registration required. 8 seats left Registration required.

See New City Library for full event details. Registration required.

Source: Pearl River Public Library. Location: The Learning Lab.

Details at Clarkstown Town Public Calendar