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Rye Historical Society (RHS) Little Historians Story Hour
2026-04-11 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-18 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Square House, 1 Purchase St, Rye, 10580, United States
Little Historians Story Hour is an new recurring children’s program at the Square House Museum. This program is designed to spark curiosity, imagination, and a love of history in young learners (Ages 3-7). Through engaging storytelling, hands-on activities, and exploration of the historic house, children are introduced to the people, places, and events that shaped the City of Rye and early America. This program is free, registration is requested.

Tuesdays at 10 Presents “Why Our Brains Need Wildlands” With Dr. Susan Masino
2026-04-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Whitby Castle
Ever wonder why, when you walk through a forest or sit quietly by a mountain stream, you simply feel better?
Protecting our brains and protecting areas for natural processes are both vitally important for our long-term wellbeing. These two goals are mutually reinforcing, and common-sense policies and actions can benefit individual and collective health. On April 14th (10:00 a.m. at Whitby Castle), Susan A. Masino, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Applied Science at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut with a joint appointment in Neuroscience and Psychology, will present to Tuesdays at 10 on “Why Our Brains Need Wildlands” and the benefits of wild places on our mental and physical wellbeing.
There is growing evidence for brain health benefits of nature across all ages – even seniors! These benefits include positive changes in brain activity, improved cognition and emotional regulation, and decreased depression and anxiety. Brain health is the foundation of personal adaptability and good decision-making, and, in parallel, clear policies that designate natural areas, i.e. “wildlands,” can secure long-term benefits within and across our communities.
Come join us on April 14th and see why getting outdoors and preserving wildlands are so essential in an increasingly noisy and hyper-technological world.

Christ's Church Musical Segue: Music Therapy for Dementia
2026-04-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Christ’s Church, Rye, 2 Rectory Street, Rye, NY, 10580, United States
When memory begins to blur, music remains steady, familiar, and deeply human. Musical Segue is a complimentary weekly space where songs become bridges to memories, to peace, and to one another. Through gentle rhythms, familiar melodies, and shared presence, participants are invited into moments of clarity, joy, and connection that words alone can’t always reach.
12 weekly session for 45-60 minutes
10-15 people per group
Virtual (Zoom) or In-person
Contact us at 646-744-2900 or helpline@wearecaringkind.org.
Guided by a professional music therapist and offered in partnership with CaringKind, this program nurtures emotional well-being, eases anxiety, and reminds us that even in uncertainty, something beautiful still sings within us.
While this program is free, registration is required and spaces are limited. Offer yourself or a loved one this quiet, meaningful experience. If someone comes to mind who could benefit, we encourage you to share this opportunity with them.

Rye Youth Council: From Reacting to Responding: Helping Kids Manage Their Emotions
2026-04-16 09:00 - 22:30, 2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Osborn School
Work with Rye Youth Council’s Sangeeta Bansall, Ph.D., Rye Youth Council Director of Wellness and Student Empowerment and Laura Witman, LCSW, RYC Clinical Supervisor to better support your child when they are expereincing big emotions. This strategy-based workshop will use the Zones of Regulation framework to help you support your child’s emotional regulation and help them gain the ability to manage their strong emotions.
Join us on Thursday April 16th for one of two available sessions either 9:15 am in-person, Osborn Hall at Osborn School
or 12:00 pm via Zoom. Registration is open at Ryeyouthcouncil.org

Jay Estate Gardens Reopening
2026-04-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, 10580, United States
The Jay Estate Gardens are open on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. between Thursday, April 16th, and Sunday November 1st, 2026.
Weather depending; closed on holidays
Admission is FREE and there are numerous pop-up horticulture and nature programs planned for adults and families.
JHC offers a FREE school group visit guided by our Horticulture & Education Director Lucia Maestro (contact jayheritagecenter@gmail.com to reserve a date). To volunteer in the garden, email hortdirector.jhc@gmail.com.

Open Door Care Network and Family Services of Westchester Spring Benefit
2026-04-16 18:30 - 21:30 | Brae Burn Country Club, 39 Brae Burn Drive, Purchase, NY, 10577, United States
Join us for an inspiring evening of live music and connections as we come together for health, wellness, and community in support of Open Door Care Network and Family Services of Westchester.
Date: April 16, 2026
Time: 6:30pm–9:30pm
Place: Brae Burn Country Club, Purchase, NY
Let’s celebrate impact, partnership, and connections.

The Osborn Presents Patrick Bringley, Author of “All the Beauty in the World”
2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:30 | The Osborn, 101 Theall Road, Rye, NY, 10580, United States
The Osborn will host Patrick Bringley, author of “All the Beauty in the World,” on Thursday, April 16 at 7:00 pm. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at The Osborn Auditorium (101 Theall Road, Rye, NY).
This acclaimed book tells the story of Patrick Bringley, a former staff member of The New Yorker, who spends a decade as a museum guard in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. When Patrick’s older brother was diagnosed with fatal cancer, he found himself needing to escape the mundane clamor of daily life. So he quit The New Yorker and sought solace in the most beautiful place he knew. As his bonds with his colleagues and the art grow, he comes to understand how fortunate he is to be walled off in this
little world, and how much it resembles the best aspects of the larger world to which he
gradually, gratefully returns.
For more information on this exciting program and other upcoming WellSpring events, see below.

Rye Historical Society (RHS) Member Mornings
2026-04-18 09:30 - 10:30 | Square House, 1 Purchase St, Rye, 10580, United States
Calling all RHS members! Join us for coffee, conversation, and a closer look at history. Come experience the exhibitions at your own pace with our Member Mornings. Enjoy a quiet hour of early access before general admission begins for the day. Member Mornings are every Saturday from 9:30-10:30am. Registration is requested.

Rye Historical Society: Square House Museum Highlights (in Spanish)
2026-04-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Square House, 1 Purchase St, Rye, 10580, United States
Explore the wonders of the Square House Museum in this engaging 30-minute tour offered in Spanish. Discover fascinating historical objects, hear the stories behind them, and see how everyday items from the past help bring history to life. Tours led by Rye High School AP and IB students will commence at 11am and 11:30am – registration is requested.

Rye Historical Society: Third Saturday for Families
2026-04-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Square House, 1 Purchase St, Rye, 10580, United States
Join Rye Historical Society at the Square House on April 18th with support from Rye Garden Club for a free family activity and give a native flower a new home. Pick a seed packet of native New York wildflower seeds, and write a special name for your flower on your adoption card. Then, draw your flower – imagining what it will look like when it blooms. After the program, plant your seeds at home and watch your flowers grow! Registration is requested.

Spring Vinyasa Yoga with Brooke Murphy
2026-04-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Lane, Rye, NY, 10580, United States
Reconnect with your body, breath, and energy in this five-part vinyasa yoga series with Brooke Murphy. Each class blends light-hearted movement with mindful sequencing, including sun salutations and foundational poses to build strength, flexibility, and awareness. All levels are welcome — whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, Brooke’s breath-centered approach creates a supportive and energizing space to move, explore, and connect with yourself.
Brooke began practicing yoga in 2000, inspired by a college course on yoga and meditation. Bringing warmth, intention, and a breath-centered approach, she welcomes all students to cultivate strength, flexibility, awareness, and compassion. Certified through New York Yoga (200-hour RYT) with training in trauma-informed yoga, restorative yoga, yoga nidra, and meditation, Brooke is currently pursuing her 300-hour certification at Kaia Yoga.

Morning Sound Bath
2026-04-21 11:00 - 12:30 | Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Lane, Rye, NY, 10580, United States
Begin your morning with a Sound Bath led by Holly Conetta. Immerse yourself in the calming vibrations of sound healing instruments, allowing stress to melt away and clarity to emerge.

Evening Sound Bath
2026-04-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Lane, Rye, NY, 10580, United States
Unwind and recharge with an Evening Sound Bath led by Holly Conetta. Immerse yourself in the soothing vibrations of sound healing instruments, allowing stress and tension to melt away. A perfect way to reset your mind and body—join us at Wainwright House for this deeply restorative experience.

Minding Your Memory: How to Stay Sharp for Life
2026-04-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Lane, Rye, NY, 10580, United States
Do you struggle with your memory from time to time? Are you concerned about Alzheimer’s disease or cognitive decline as you age?
Join us for an engaging and informative evening exploring the underlying causes of memory loss, current research and testing, and—most importantly—the steps you can take now to support brain health and stay sharp for life. Board-certified Health and Wellness Coaches Lisa Feiner and Nancy Weiser will share practical, science-backed strategies for maintaining cognitive health over the long term. This interactive presentation will include opportunities for questions and discussion.
Lisa Feiner is the founder of the Westchester-based nonprofit Sharp Again and the co-editor (with Steve Ledvina) of the book Minding Your Memory: What You Can Do Now to Prevent Dementia and Stay Sharp for Life, which will be available for purchase at the event.
Presenter Bios
Lisa Feiner, MBA, M.Ed., NBC-HWC
Lisa is a board-certified Health and Wellness Coach, Brain Longevity Specialist, and co-founder of the nonprofit Sharp Again. She is also trained ReCODE 2.0 coach, working with individuals to prevent and treat Alzheimer’s. Her knowledge and volunteer experience with elders in the local community led her to appreciate that memory loss and Alzheimer’s was not random but had specific causes.
Over the past 25 years, Lisa has worked with clients on the lifestyle issues that impact brain health and overall wellbeing, resulting in a more balanced and fulfilling life. She speaks locally and nationally to diverse audiences so that individuals, family members and caregivers know how to keep their brains healthy. Lisa writes on a variety of topics and is interviewed on podcasts, radio and TV.
Nancy Weiser, MBA, NBC-HWC
Nancy is a board-certified health and wellness coach, and a has recently become certified as a ReCODE 2.0 Coach specializing in cognitive health and Alzheimer’s prevention. For more than 20 years, Nancy’s holistic approach to health and chronic disease prevention combines practical, life-changing nutritional practices with guidance and support relating to exercise, stress management, and lifestyle. Nancy is passionate about understanding our individual, modifiable causes of Alzheimer’s disease and how addressing each cause can mean a healthy brain for the long term. Nancy has been featured in The New York Times, has made multiple appearances on Martha Stewart Living Radio, and is a featured speaker in the documentary Bought. She speaks to varied audiences including corporate, medical, parent, philanthropic, community and senior groups.

Town of Rye Spring Community Clean Up
2026-04-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Crawford Park, 122 North Ridge Street, Rye Brook, NY, 11375, United States
Spring is here, let’s meet up and clean up our beautiful communities.
GET YOUR COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS!
Locations:
Port Chester – Downtown Port Chester
Rye Brook – Anthony J. Posillipo Community Center
Rye Neck – TBD
Rye Town – Crawford Park
Participation Details:
Register and sign the waiver online by the night before each event. Walk-ins are welcome but must register at the check-in desk.
Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your own trash grabbers, gloves, etc.
Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, bug spray, and sunscreen.
Please feel free to bring your own reusable hydration bottle or flask.

The Native Plant Center Annual Native Plant Sale
2026-04-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Westchester Community College in Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Arrive early: The In-Person sale opens to the public at 10 a.m., but Native Plant Center members can enter at 9 a.m. Yoou are encouraged you to bring your own shopping wagon, as there are a limited number.
Know the layout: The 100+ plant species are organized alphabetically within categories: perennials, grasses/ferns, vines/shrubs/trees. Perennials ring the inside of the fence beginning to the right of the entrance and are followed by grasses and ferns. Woody plants are grouped in a floating “L” just beyond the entrance. Special plants—those few in quantity or of a delicate nature—are located at a circle of tables within the center of the sale area. New plants are moved to this table throughout the day as species are bought up and numbers dwindle, so check regularly.
Find help: Descriptions and photos of the plants are posted on signs in front of each species. You can also get personalized information from the knowledgeable “Ask Me” staff and volunteers. If your shopping cart overflows, place your plants in the Holding Area so that you can continue making choices unencumbered.

Opening Reception: Finding the Center & Jon Townley: Made in Earnest
2026-04-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Clay Art Center, 40 Beech Street, Port Chester, NY, 10573, United States
Clay Art Center invites you to join us for the Opening Reception of concurrent exhibitions:
Finding The Center: The Clay Art Center Historic Collection & Made in Earnest: Ceramic Work by Jon Townley
This Opening Reception celebrates the historic past and contemporary present of Clay Art Center. Grounded in the objects on display, Finding the Center will tell the story of the artists who came through Clay Art Center and developed their creative voice there, and how they also impacted the world of ceramics. The exhibition will include ceramics from our historic collection, and a variety of supporting materials from our rarely-seen paper archives. Works by artists on display will include pieces from Viola Frey, Tashiko Takaezu, Makoto Yabe, F. Carlton Ball, Harding Black, Trude Petri-Raben, Ted Randall, Jeff Schlanger, and more.
Concurrently, Clay Art Center will celebrate the ceramic work of artist and Clay Art Center instructor Jon Townley with a solo exhibition. Made in Earnest presents a body of functional and sculptural work that has evolved into a perfect synthesis of form, technique, and mastery of ceramic materials. The work resonates with the Mid-Century aesthetics of Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore, Ruth Duckworth, Brancusi, and others, where form comes first. Jon’s contemporary artistic voice speaks to the same forces that compelled artists in the earliest days of Clay Art Center to make, and to pursue a line of creative enquiry that can only be answered in clay.
Enjoy a Curator’s Talk, Artist Talk, light refreshments and Free Guided Tours of Artist Studios and Facilities.

Weekly Rye Farmers Market
2026-04-26 08:30 - 13:00 | Down to Earth Rye Farmers Market, 44 Theodore Fremd Ave, Rye, 10580, United States
Down to Earth’s Rye Farmers Market is held in parking lot off Theodore Fremd behind the Purchase Street (Car Park 2) stores every Sunday through November 22, 2026.
Support regional agriculture by buying fresh groceries directly from small, local farms and food makers.
(PHOTO: The Down to Earth Rye farmers market is held on Sundays in Car Park 2.)

Rye Historical Society (RHS) RR250: Descendants of the Dispossessed: Family, Freedom, and the Unfinished Revolution
2026-04-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Rye Library
Teresa Vega, genealogist, historian and former Rye Historical Society Trustee will present an illustrated talk exploring the global networks that shaped the American Revolution and the deep local histories connected to Rye and the surrounding Hudson Valley. Drawing on genealogical research, archival documents, and recent scholarship on the Atlantic world, her slideshow traces the intertwined stories of Indigenous, Afro-Indigenous, and African-descended ancestors and their kinship networks. This free program is presented by Rye Historical Society and Revolutionary Rye 250 – registration is requested.

Soul Pause: Yoga, Sound, and Stillness for the Heart and Mind
2026-04-26 16:00 - 17:30 | Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Lane, Rye, NY, 10580, United States
Soul Pause is a 90-minute experience created to soften the nervous system, realign the body, and reconnect you with yourself — while gently shooing away the Sunday Scaries before they have a chance to settle in.
Through a nourishing interplay of yoga, live sound, and intentional stillness, this immersive offering invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and arrive fully in the present moment. Movement and sound weave together — sometimes distinct, sometimes combined — creating a spacious, grounding rhythm that supports rest, release, and renewal.
Think of this as a weekly exhale: a pause before the pace picks up again. A place to reset your nervous system, quiet the mind, and step into the week ahead feeling steadier, clearer, and more at ease.
Expect a soulful, grounding experience that leaves you feeling restored, supported, and gently fortified for whatever comes next.
About the Guides
Fiona Jalinoos
Fiona is a certified Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist with over 30 years of personal practice across a wide range of yoga traditions worldwide. She teaches group classes — including pelvic floor-focused work — and works one-on-one with clients, offering thoughtful, therapeutic, and deeply embodied instruction. Learn more at: https://fionajalinoosyoga.com/
Priscilla Warner
Priscilla Warner is a NYT bestselling author whose books and workshops have been inspired by her own healing from trauma through somatic and mindfulness practices. As a certified sound healer and meditation instructor, Priscilla creates grounding sound and movement experiences for individuals and groups. Learn more at: https://priscillawarnerbooks.com
Please Note: Registration is required and closes 24 hours before the event start time. A minimum of six participants is needed for the class to run. If we don’t reach that number, we’ll contact you about rescheduling or issuing a refund. If you’d like to register after the window has closed, please reach out to check availability and confirm if the class is still running. info@wainwright.org

Rye Youth Council: The Inside Scoop to the Middle School Transition
2026-04-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Rye High School Media Center, 3 Parsons Street, Rye, NY, 10580, United States
Rising 6th grade families and students, join us on Tuesday, April 28th from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Rye High School Media Center to hear from a panel of current RMS 6th, 7th, and 8th graders and THEIR PARENTS talk about common experiences during the transition to middle school. Free registration is available.

Saw Mill River Audubon Small Group Birding: Sat, May 2, 7:00 am Marshlands Conservancy
2026-05-02 07:00 - 09:30 | Marshlands Conservacy, 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, 10580, United States
Saw Mill River Audubon Small Group Birding Walk –by registration.
Audubon-guided free bird walk welcoming both experienced and brand new birders. Beginners very welcome! Walks are for adults and youth age 8 or older. Let us know in advance if you want to borrow binoculars by emailing us at: office@sawmillriveraudubon.org. Free binocular loans available with notice.
Registration required.

Member Mornings (Rye Historical Society)
2026-05-02 09:30 - 10:30 | Square House, 1 Purchase St, Rye, 10580, United States
Calling all RHS members! Join us for coffee, conversation, and a closer look at history. Come experience the exhibitions at your own pace with our Member Mornings. Enjoy a quiet hour of early access before general admission begins for the day. Member Mornings are every Saturday from 9:30-10:30am.
