Best events in
Yonkers

Looking for events or things to do in Yonkers, NY? The city's social scene is defined by its distinct neighborhoods, from the scenic Downtown Waterfront to the pub-lined McLean Avenue. Entertainment often revolves around live music series in local parks and breweries, annual street festivals, and unique film screenings.

A night out along McLean Avenue means hopping between pubs like Rory Dolan's for traditional Irish music and a lively neighborhood atmosphere.
The Downtown Waterfront offers a different pace, with the Yonkers Waterfront Live concert series in the summer and drinks at places like Yonkers Brewing Co.
Family-friendly programming is a focus at the open-air Ridge Hill shopping center, which hosts recurring outdoor movie nights and live music.

autocomplete

Popular in Yonkers

Explore more events

Baseline

Tomorrow • 7:00 PM + 2 more

PAC--Cannon Theatre

Check ticket price on event

Fall Pop Up Shop!

Saturday • 12:00 PM

92 Main St

Check ticket price on event

Tipperary N&B Association Field Day

Sunday • 1:00 PM

H F Redmond Junior Memorial Park

Check ticket price on event

WJCS MJB Center Food Pantry- 10/13

Tuesday • 10:00 AM

Mary J. Blige Center

Check ticket price on event

Hispanic Heritage Month Networking Mixer | 100HW Westchester County Program

Tue, Oct 20 • 6:00 PM

Dos Marias Bar & Restaurant

Check ticket price on event

Yonkers Downtown Halloween Pet Parade & Fashion Contest

Sat, Oct 24 • 12:00 PM

71 Water Grant St

Check ticket price on event

Receiving and Celebrating the New Liturgy of the Hours

Sat, Oct 24 • 10:00 AM

St. Joseph's Seminary

Check ticket price on event

Stew Leonard's of Yonkers Trick or Treat with Our Characters

Tue, Oct 27 • 4:00 PM

1 Stew Leonard Dr

Check ticket price on event

Baseline

Tomorrow • 7:00 PM + 2 more

PAC--Cannon Theatre

Check ticket price on event

Fall Pop Up Shop!

Saturday • 12:00 PM

92 Main St

Check ticket price on event

Tipperary N&B Association Field Day

Sunday • 1:00 PM

H F Redmond Junior Memorial Park

Check ticket price on event

WJCS MJB Center Food Pantry- 10/13

Tuesday • 10:00 AM

Mary J. Blige Center

Check ticket price on event

Hispanic Heritage Month Networking Mixer | 100HW Westchester County Program

Tue, Oct 20 • 6:00 PM

Dos Marias Bar & Restaurant

Check ticket price on event

Yonkers Downtown Halloween Pet Parade & Fashion Contest

Sat, Oct 24 • 12:00 PM

71 Water Grant St

Check ticket price on event

Receiving and Celebrating the New Liturgy of the Hours

Sat, Oct 24 • 10:00 AM

St. Joseph's Seminary

Check ticket price on event

Stew Leonard's of Yonkers Trick or Treat with Our Characters

Tue, Oct 27 • 4:00 PM

1 Stew Leonard Dr

Check ticket price on event

Explore more events

Online Events

Explore more events

AI Animation Studio: Create Kids' Cartoons

Today • 6:00 PM EDT

Check ticket price on event

HBR Press Webinar: Resilient Optimism

Thu, Oct 15 • 8:00 AM EDT

Check ticket price on event

HBR Book Webinar: Resilient Optimism

Thu, Oct 15 • 1:00 PM GMT+1

Check ticket price on event

Coming Together for Multilingual Children with DLD

Thu, Oct 22 • 6:00 PM GMT+2

Check ticket price on event

(ONLINE) Women on the Move with Ann Patchett

Tue, Oct 27 • 11:30 AM EDT

Check ticket price on event

No Title, No Permission, No Problem: Harnessing the Power of Influence

Thu, Nov 5 • 1:00 PM GMT

Check ticket price on event

The MI5 Archive: Official Secrets

Fri, Nov 27 • 2:00 PM GMT

Check ticket price on event

Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream

Sat, Dec 19 • 8:00 PM EST

Check ticket price on event

AI Animation Studio: Create Kids' Cartoons

Today • 6:00 PM EDT

Check ticket price on event

HBR Press Webinar: Resilient Optimism

Thu, Oct 15 • 8:00 AM EDT

Check ticket price on event

HBR Book Webinar: Resilient Optimism

Thu, Oct 15 • 1:00 PM GMT+1

Check ticket price on event

Coming Together for Multilingual Children with DLD

Thu, Oct 22 • 6:00 PM GMT+2

Check ticket price on event

(ONLINE) Women on the Move with Ann Patchett

Tue, Oct 27 • 11:30 AM EDT

Check ticket price on event

No Title, No Permission, No Problem: Harnessing the Power of Influence

Thu, Nov 5 • 1:00 PM GMT

Check ticket price on event

The MI5 Archive: Official Secrets

Fri, Nov 27 • 2:00 PM GMT

Check ticket price on event

Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream

Sat, Dec 19 • 8:00 PM EST

Check ticket price on event

Explore more events

This Weekend

Explore more events

PMP Training Course | 4 Day PMP Certification Bootcamp in Yonkers, NY

Saturday • 9:00 AM

Regus - Yonkers - 1 Ridge Hill

Check ticket price on event

Fall Pop Up Shop!

Saturday • 12:00 PM

92 Main St

Check ticket price on event

OPEN HOUSE: NEXT FRAME: Arts & Comic Program 6 Week Workshop{Yonkers}

Saturday • 12:00 PM

YONKERS ARTS

Check ticket price on event

DREAMS CANNOT BE CONTAINED OPENING RECEPTION

Saturday • 2:00 PM

1 Larkin Center

Check ticket price on event

Free Kids Event: Fantastical Fun Featuring Kwik Stix™ (Scarsdale)

Saturday • 11:00 AM

Lakeshore Learning Store

Check ticket price on event

Fall Bird Walk -October 11

Sunday • 8:30 AM

Untermyer Gardens Conservancy

Check ticket price on event

Tipperary N&B Association Field Day

Sunday • 1:00 PM

H F Redmond Junior Memorial Park

Check ticket price on event

PMP Training Course | 4 Day PMP Certification Bootcamp in Yonkers, NY

Saturday • 9:00 AM

Regus - Yonkers - 1 Ridge Hill

Check ticket price on event

Fall Pop Up Shop!

Saturday • 12:00 PM

92 Main St

Check ticket price on event

OPEN HOUSE: NEXT FRAME: Arts & Comic Program 6 Week Workshop{Yonkers}

Saturday • 12:00 PM

YONKERS ARTS

Check ticket price on event

DREAMS CANNOT BE CONTAINED OPENING RECEPTION

Saturday • 2:00 PM

1 Larkin Center

Check ticket price on event

Free Kids Event: Fantastical Fun Featuring Kwik Stix™ (Scarsdale)

Saturday • 11:00 AM

Lakeshore Learning Store

Check ticket price on event

Fall Bird Walk -October 11

Sunday • 8:30 AM

Untermyer Gardens Conservancy

Check ticket price on event

Tipperary N&B Association Field Day

Sunday • 1:00 PM

H F Redmond Junior Memorial Park

Check ticket price on event

Explore more events

Community & Culture events

Explore more events

Yonkers Citadel Corps Annual Dinner 2026

Tomorrow • 6:00 PM

The Fairways at Dunwoodie Golf Course

Check ticket price on event

Garden of the Heart: Sufi Poets at Untermyer, October 17

Sat, Oct 17 • 11:00 AM

Untermyer Gardens Conservancy

Check ticket price on event

Hispanic Heritage Month Networking Mixer | 100HW Westchester County Program

Tue, Oct 20 • 6:00 PM

Dos Marias Bar & Restaurant

Check ticket price on event

Kwanzaa Celebration Saturday December 26, 2026

Sat, Dec 26 • 2:00 PM

Beczak Environmental Education

Check ticket price on event

Yonkers Citadel Corps Annual Dinner 2026

Tomorrow • 6:00 PM

The Fairways at Dunwoodie Golf Course

Check ticket price on event

Garden of the Heart: Sufi Poets at Untermyer, October 17

Sat, Oct 17 • 11:00 AM

Untermyer Gardens Conservancy

Check ticket price on event

Hispanic Heritage Month Networking Mixer | 100HW Westchester County Program

Tue, Oct 20 • 6:00 PM

Dos Marias Bar & Restaurant

Check ticket price on event

Kwanzaa Celebration Saturday December 26, 2026

Sat, Dec 26 • 2:00 PM

Beczak Environmental Education

Check ticket price on event

Explore more events

Points of Interest near Yonkers

Legoland Discovery Center Westchester

Frequently asked questions about Yonkers

What are some top spots for live music events in Yonkers?

The Yonkers scene offers music for many tastes, from pubs to parks. McLean Avenue pubs like Rory Dolan's regularly feature traditional Irish music, while the Downtown Waterfront hosts the free Yonkers Waterfront Live concert series during the summer.

Where can I find free events in Yonkers?

Free public events are common, especially outdoors during warmer months. The Hudson River Museum has a free summer amphitheater series, and Ridge Hill hosts weekly concerts and monthly movie nights without a charge for admission.

Are there family-friendly things to do in Yonkers?

Yes, several venues cater to families with regular programming. Ridge Hill is an open-air center with outdoor movies and concerts, and the Hudson River Museum offers engaging planetarium shows and science exhibits for all ages.

Do you have any date night ideas in Yonkers?

A great date could involve a performance and a scenic walk. Consider attending a classical or jazz concert during the Minnie Untermyer Concert Series at Untermyer Gardens, followed by a stroll through the historic grounds.

What kind of outdoor events does Yonkers have?

Yonkers hosts many outdoor events, from festivals to markets. The annual Yonkers Riverfest brings music and vendors to the waterfront each September, and the Get Fresh Yonkers Farmers' Market is a weekly fixture from spring through fall.

How can I experience the nightlife on McLean Avenue?

McLean Avenue offers a lively, walkable pub scene perfect for a night out. Start an evening at a restaurant, then visit a pub like Rory Dolan's that features live traditional music for a classic neighborhood experience.

Which neighborhoods are best for art events?

The Downtown Waterfront is a central spot for the city's art scene. It's a key area during the annual Yonkers Arts Weekend each May, and the Hudson River Museum provides year-round exhibitions and art-focused events.

Besides restaurants, are there food and drink events in Yonkers?

Yes, local producers and venues often host dedicated events. Yonkers Brewing Co. holds regular activities alongside its craft beer offerings, and annual street fairs like the McLean Ave Fall Festival feature many food vendors.