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Farmers Market Window Painting Fresh food, fruits, vegetables and plants are on sale to the White Plains Scout Troops are invited to paint the town. We public. also welcome store owners to contribute their windows for Day/Time Wednesdays, September-November, 8am-4pm, Location Court St. between Main St. & Martine Ave. decorating. If you are interested in participating in this program, scout troops must register for window space Dog Days of Summer by September 18. Call 422-1336 to register. Come join us for our “Dog Swim” at Kittrell Pool Age Group Dogs 1 year & older with adult owners Howl-o-Ween Day/Time Thursday, September 10, 5-7:30pm your dog in costume and meet us at the Bark Park for Location Kittrell Pool Fisher Ave an afternoon of fun. Prizes awarded in several categories for Fee Free to White Plains Dogs best costume. Sponsored by Best Friends Pet Care. Day/Time Saturday, October 24, Noon-1pm A Day of Remembrance Location Main St. Day/Time: Friday, September 11, 8am Fee Free Location: Liberty Park. This event pays homage to all who lost their lives. Flag raising, wreath laying and liturgical ceremony. Veteran’s Day White Plains will commemorate Veteran’s Day on Wednesday November 11th with its annual ceremony sponsored by the Mayor’s Memorial and Veteran’s Day Board. We will gather at the White Plains Rural Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. For additional information call 422-1339. Frightfully Fun & Downtown White Plains is transformed into a Halloween Hispanic Day Festival Sunday, September 20 Festival for school age children and their families. Activities includes: pumpkin patch, corn maze, crafts, scary tattoos, Celebrating Hispanic Culture & Heritage storytelling, DJ and magic show. Everyone is invited to Place Eastview Campus showcase their in our parade. Prizes awarded Time Noon-6pm for numerous age groups and categories. Treat bags for all children. Thank You – Sponsors/Contributors Please Note: While most activities are free, there may be a The following businesses and organizations contribute time, talent, minimal charge for some venues. resources and funds to enhance many of our Events and Programs. Age Group Families, pre-schoolers, elementary age children We are very appreciative of their involvement in Recreation and Parks. Day/Time Sunday, October 25, 2-5pm All New York Title Agency Arts Westchester Location Court St. between Main St. & Martine Ave Burke Rehabilitation The Care of Tree’s Danny’s Cycles Dick’s Sporting Goods Domingo’s Deli Famous Famiglia Forme Urgent Care and Lothrop Associates Wellness Center NY Presbyterian MVP Basketball Camp Westchester Division Peckham Industries Rotary of White Plains Stop and Shop Teaches Hoops The Old Guard Trader Joe’s Webster Bank White Plains BID White Plains Bus White Plains Hospital White Plains Public Library White Plains Public Schools White Plains YMCA Whole Foods YWCA of White Plains White Plains Rotary

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Santa’s Mailbox City Lights, Bright Write your special holiday list, place it in an envelope Nights-Tree Lighting addressed to SANTA, NORTH POLE, and place it in the Celebrate the sights and sounds of the as the Mayor special Santa mail box on the steps of City Hall. Remember lights the City’s holiday tree. Carolers, music, refreshments to include your return address! No stamp needed. and visits with Santa will follow. Day/Time November 23-December 18 Day/Time Sunday, November 29, 4-6pm Location City Hall Steps Snow Date, Sunday December 6 Location Tibbits Park

New Year’s Eve Family Spectacular Live Music, Drop, Countdown Day/Time Thursday, December 31, 10:30pm-12:30am Location Main St & Court St

Free Outdoor Movie Screening -- Cinema on Court St. This Autumn, pack some snacks, grab a blanket, and come on down to enjoy a free showing of a Classic movie with your friends, families and neighbors. Date TBD Special Events ​Coming to Renaissance Plaza, White Plains’ First Annual WinterFest In time for the holidays, come on down for the smells, tastes, sights and sounds of the Holidays and shop one of our unique vendors for the perfect gift. The shopping experience will be enhanced with entertainment on the weekends. Keep a look out for more details. JAZZ FEST 2015-September 24-47 Summer sizzles with four day celebration of jazz in downtown White Plains. Culminating with the outdoor White Plains Jazz and . Day/Time Sunday, September 27, 11:30am-5pm Location Mamaroneck Ave. between Main St./ Martine Ave. Fee Free

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