On October 20, Fall Festival I will take place along with ArtsFest, beginning at 10:00 am with Window Painting and Mask Making. Families are invited to paint seasonal scenes for Halloween and Thanksgiving on the windows of downtown businesses. At the same time, a mask-making workshop geared for younger children will take place in Library Green at the Grand Market. From 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, an ArtsFest rock painting activity will be led by members of the New Rochelle Art Association. On October 27, the Fall Festival II will be the grand finale of the Grand Market's 2018 season. At 9:45 am, children (accompanied by an adult), are invited to start lining-up at New Street, New Roc City (in front of Regal Cinema), for the annual Merchant's Urchins Parade. The parade ends in Ruby Dee Park at Library Green, where participants each get a pumpkin to paint and bring home. Free treat bags are given to all those in costume.
Window Paining: In the event of inclement weather, a makeup date will be available by calling (914) 654-2116. Families must pre-register in order to paint a window: email [email protected]. Costume Parade: In the event of inclement weather, the parade is cancelled and pumpkin painting will take place in the library's meeting room.
New Rochelle & Pelham ArtsFest 2018
Friday, October 19 - Sunday, October 21
ArtsFest returns to New Rochelle and Pelham with a full calendar of art events and activities. The Libraries are hosting events to suit all ages! On Saturday, October 20, ArchForKids workshops will be taking place at HCL from 12 to 4 pm, while the Ajkun Ballet Company performs
The Sleeping Beauty at NRPL at 3 pm. The New Rochelle Art Association Exhibit Reception follows at 5:30 pm, with music by The Brazilwood Quartet. On Sunday, October 21, at 3 pm,
Read650: Where Writers Read returns to the Ossie Davis Theater.
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