HoehmTown Happenings

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

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.

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.