Don't Miss: ‘Dreidel Island,’ Chamber Concert Music, Farmers' Market

With the holidays right around the corner and temperatures still above freezing, there is plenty going on around Pleasantville and Briarcliff this weekend, and we’re here to help you decide the best way to spend your time. 

Here are the details for several great events.

Dreidel Island Opens Thursday: The Chabad of Briarcliff's annual Chanukah celebration and Judaica shop begins Thursday, Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. and “is bigger and better than ever this year.” Adults and children of all ages can build and decorate a light-up Chanukah Village, witness real live olive press demonstrations, do missions in a glow in the dark Chanukah room, play with Chanukah stacking cups, and play Ping-Pong dreidel. On Sunday, Nov. 24, you can help build a recycled Chanukah village out of dreidels, candles, menorahs, and more.

Where: 430 North State Road, Briarcliff Manor (next door to Young Wonders)

When: Thursday, Nov. 21 – Sunday, Dec. 1

Monday - Thursday: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Friday: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Tov L’hodot: It is Good to Give Thanks, A Shabbat Evening Service: New Shabbat service music composed by Temple Israel of Northern Westchester’s accompanist, Dina Pruzhansky, will be featured on Friday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. and will be performed by the adult and youth choirs. The event, held in the Temple Israel of Northern Westchester in Croton-on-Hudson, is free to all.

Pleasantville Farmers’ Market: With the final day of the outdoor farmer’s market fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to pick up some unique items for your Thanksgiving feast. Stop by if you want to stock up on fresh, seasonal produce and prepared foods from your favorite local vendors. Held at Memorial Plaza in Pleasantville on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The 2013-2014 Pleasantville Chamber Music Society Season begins: The Pleasantville Chamber Music Society’s thirty-seventh season begins on Sunday, Nov. 24 with a concert featuring the Manhattan String Quartet. The concert, which is free to the public, will be held at the Presbyterian Church, 400 Bedford Rd., Pleasantville, NY.  It begins at 3:00. For more information on the event, click here. 

To check out all the events in the area this weekend, visit our events page.