The inaugural Harvest Mess and Music Fest is coming to Briarcliff Manor’s Atria Field on Saturday, October 5th. This FREE children’s event is planned with families in mind - a sensory sensitive hour kicks off the day from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. to ensure accessibility for a wider range of children’s needs, and General Admission runs from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
In lieu of an entry fee, families are encouraged to bring a new and unwrapped toy to benefit area toy drives ahead of the holiday season. To bring the community this first-of-its-kind event, Macaroni KID editions serving Northern Westchester and the Rivertowns have once again teamed up with Rivertowns Music Group. A shared goal of these organizations remains to provide endless opportunities for live music experiences that are truly enjoyable for parents and children alike. With the Briarcliff Recreation Department and Briarcliff Sustainability partnership, sponsorship support from Hudson Milk + Market and RMA NY, media support from Westchester Blogger Itzel Aguilera, and contributing sponsorships from Inspiration PT, Marla Beth Designs, Never Stop Moving 365, Ramblin’ Dan’s Freewheeling Band, Flor Bromley, DIG Farm, Farmer Marc, Rafter Home, Ossining Riverworks, CY Gallery, and CC Well Pumps, Plumbing & Heating LLC this event is truly a community effort!
Families may also take part in the creation of a public art exhibit that will live in the Briarcliff Recreation Center.
What can families expect?
- Free entry
- Live Music from Ramblin’ Dan’s Freewheelin’ Band, Flor Bromley, Peek-a-Boo Family Music, and entertainment from Charlie the Bubble Guy
- Purposeful Play and Mindful Movement from Inspiration PT PLLC
- 20+ play experiences including messy art, corn pits, soft play, sensory bins, slime-making, a pumpkin patch, gross motor obstacle courses and SO much more
- Visiting goats and bunnies from Ridge Farm
- Children’s and family-facing vendors
- Costume Swap
- Face Painting
- Food trucks and tables such as Homestyle Desserts, ROC Boards Charcuterie, Sweetie Pies, Universal Moms, Father and Sons Kitchen
- Bubble Booth and Bubble Show
What’s Important to Know?
- Pre-registration is required for the Sensory Sensitive Hour (harvestmessandmusicfest.com) AT CAPACITY
- General admission pre-registration is encouraged
- Please keep your pups at home (service animals welcome)
- This event is rain or shine (areas will be tented)
- The event will take place on Atria Field located at 1025 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor
- Briarcliff Recreation Department is offering admission to Family Scarecrow Making at 10:30 a.m. to kick-off the festivities. Advance registration is required at briarcliffmanor.gov
- While most of the activities are complimentary, there will be some fee-based experiences, as well as vendors to shop, and food trucks for picnics
- Sponsorship opportunities are available
- Please visit https://www.harvestmessandmusicfest.com for more information, sponsorship inquiries, and registration links
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