The summer season of 2024 officially ended on Sunday, September 22nd. The recent weather has been so nice that the onset of Autumn hasn’t really hit home yet, but rest assured that the invasion of all things pumpkin-spiced is upon us. As much as I enjoy summer, one of the great aspects of living here in the northeast is getting the full experience that each of the four seasons has to offer. And, for me and many others, the fall season is one I really look forward to each year. It’s a great time to get outdoors when it’s not too hot or too cold, to enjoy the vivid colors of changing leaves, and spend quality time with friends and family.
Clarkstown, located in the heart of Rockland County, sits in close proximity to a number of fantastic hiking trails. The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference website is a great reference for those looking to go on an adventure. If you’re looking to keep it laid back and local, you can always enjoy the Congers Lake Walkway or the Bear Swamp Nature Trail and Preserve (access on Mountainview Ave.). After working up an appetite, you may be tempted to grab some cider or pick some apples for a homemade apple pie at Dr. Davies’ Farm in Congers.
Fall also means football, so if you’re looking to support our local youth, I suggest attending a game at Clarkstown North, Clarkstown South, Nanuet, Nyack, and Albertus Magnus High Schools.
As always, Clarkstown offers a host of programs and events during the fall. Listed below are just a few of the upcoming events that provide an opportunity to get outside and enjoy some family fun. If you haven’t signed up for our weekly E-newsletter, make sure to do so at www.clarkstown.gov and keep an eye on the Town’s Facebook page to make sure you’re in the know for the other great events that are coming.
National Hunting and Fishing Day
Saturday, September 28, 2024
9am-3pm
Congers Lake Memorial Park
Activities include: Fishing for Fun, Fly Fishing Demonstrations and Instruction, Archery Demonstrations and Instruction, Wilderness Survival, Make your own Cane Fishing Pole and other fun activities!
Congers Rotary Festival
Sunday, September 29, 2024
11am – 5pm
Congers Train Station
Live music, food & beer (for purchase), games, cornhole tournament, and pumpkin painting for the kids.
Cornell Cooperative Extension and Veolia – Sustainability Walk
Sunday, September 29, 2024
10am-2pm
Congers Lake Memorial Park
Discover Congers Lake with a scavenger hunt to learn about birds, bugs, and biodiversity at educational stops along the walk. Learn how to protect the environment and save money with green living ideas.
New City Chamber of Commerce Street Fair
Sunday, October 6, 2024
10am-5pm
Main St., New City
The Annual Street Fair with live music, food, vendors, arts & crafts, jewelry, rides, face painting, and more!
Happy Jack 5k Race
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Germonds Park
Kids Race 8:30am, Race 9am
Happy Jack Fund provides annual scholarships to HS students who have lost a sister/brother as well as provide families with support who are suffering through the loss of a child. The Happy Jack 5k is an annual, family friendly 5k walk/run that honors the life of their son, John Thomas “Happy Jack” Doyle.
Town of Clarkstown Halloween Festival
Saturday, Oct 19, 2024
Congers Lake Memorial Park
11am-2pm
Clarkstown residents.
There will be a hayride, costume contest, costume parade, pumpkin decorating, games, refreshments, haunted house, and more! Also, join us for our Trunk or Treat. Decorate your car and provide treats to the participants of the Halloween Festival. Prize will be given out to the best decorated car. Cars set up by 10:30 AM. Free, but pre-registration is required.
Heritage of West Nyack Fall Festival
Sunday, October 20, 2024
12pm-4pm
Historic Traphagen property adjacent to Germonds Park
Militia reenactments, horse drawn wagon ride, pumpkin picking, historic house tours and more.
Nanuet Chamber of Commerce, Nanuet Civic Association and Nanuet/West Nyack Rotary – Fall Festival
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Lake Nanuet
11am-5pm
Music, food, drinks, pumpkin decorating, face painting, trunk or treat (costumes optional) and more family friendly activities.
