Magic & Movies Under the Stars 

Dates: Sat, Sep. 19, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Program Site: Damiano Recreation Center: Amphitheater

Fee: FREE

Description: Join Rye Rec for an Outdoor Movie Under the Stars! The evening will kick off with a magic show at 6:00 PM, followed by a feature film at 7:00 PM (movie TBD). Food trucks will be on-site, serving up delicious eats while you relax under the night sky. Grab your blankets, bring your friends and family, and get ready for a night of entertainment and fun!

Co-sponsored by Woman’s Club of Rye, Children’s Philanthropy

Sunday, October 18, 2026, 9:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Rain Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026, 9:00 - 3:00 p.m.

All registrants must have a Community Pass Account in order to register for Window Painting
All registration is On-Line ONLY
All participants painting must be enrolled in Grades 1 - 8
All participants must be City of Rye residents
Teams of two (2) children only
On-Line Registration begins: Tuesday, September 15 @ 10:00 a.m.
Limited to the first 400 teams registered
Team assignments will be available for pick up on October 16 & 17 at Rye Recreation
Team Fee: $45

Registration Details:
-Only Painter #1 for each team should register. 
-The following information for Painter #2 will be collected at registration: First Name, Last Name, Address, Date of Birth, Phone Number, Grade & School.

2025 Halloween Window Painting Instructions
2025 Halloween Window Painting Instructional Video
2025 Halloween Window Painting Partner Change Form
2025 Halloween Window Painting Waitlist Application
2025 Halloween Window Painting Waitlist Single Participant Application

Fee: $75, limited availability.
Kit includes: 6 different paint colors, ¾“ blue painters tape, paint mixing tray, crayola brush set, 2 foam brushes, white vinegar & spray bottle, mini glass scrapper, 7” plastic tray, 9ftx12ft plastic tarp & bon ami.

Date/Time: Saturday, November 28, 2026
9:00am Paws Walk 
9:30am 1 Mile Fun Run  
10:00am 3.1 or 5.2 Mile Race/Walk 
Early Bird Fee: $15 all ages – until Nov. 25th  
Day of Race Fee: $20 all ages 
Registration: Community Pass 
Check in at Rye Recreation opens at 8:00am on November 28

• Race Maps
• 2025 Race Results

Dates: Nov. 30- Dec. 13, 2026

Your child’s letter will be taken by Special delivery, via reindeer express, directly to Santa Claus at the North Pole. Santa will answer as many letters as possible. No stamps necessary. However, a return address is required.

Earn Community Service Hours! Contact  Rye Recreation

Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026
Times: 4:00 p.m. Holiday Entertainer;
5:00 p.m. Bonfire & Sing-a-long
Program site: Recreation Park
Fee: Free
Description: Kick off the holiday season with Rye Rec! Families are invited to attend a Magic Show at 4pm in the amphitheater followed by the Bonfire lighting and carols by the Tri County Connection at 5pm. Hot chocolate will be served!

‘Tis the season for giving! Rye Rec has partnered with the Rye Police Association to collect new, unwrapped books and toys for the United States Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program supporting underprivileged families in Westchester County.

We hope you’ll join in our efforts to make this a memorable holiday for all!

Ages: 3 - 7 
Date/Time: Tue or Wed, Dec. 8 or 9, 2026, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 
Fee: Free; residents only, register on-line required
Registration: Community Pass 
Description: Santa has made special arrangements with Rye Recreation to telephone your child at home. Registration deadline is December 5th at 11:30 p.m. Santa will do his best to reach all the good boys and girls in Rye. Please do not promise your child Santa will call. 

Session 1: Sat, Dec. 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m. SHARP!
Session 2: Sat, Dec. 12,2026, 12:00 p.m. SHARP!
Program site: Damiano Recreation Center
Fee: $30 per registrant (children & adults); non-residents add $3
Registration: Community Pass
Description: Enjoy a hot buffet breakfast and have your picture taken with Santa. Registration in advance is required as space is limited to 100 participants. ONE PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST BE REGISTERED WITH CHILD.
*Santa requests that parents supply a wrapped gift for him to distribute to your child, valued under $20. Please drop off at Rye Recreation by December 6.

SPONSORED BY THE LADIES AUXILIARY OF THE RYE FIRE DEPARTMENT & THE RYE FIRE DEPARTMENT

Saturday, April 4, 2026 @ Rye Recreation Park
City of Rye Residents Only
Ages 2 through Grade 5
Cost: FREE! No registration required

Egg hunters will be divided into different sections on Rec Field based on age/grade as they go searching for chocolate eggs. Lineup starts at 10:30am on the Basketball Courts with the hunt beginning at 11:00am SHARP! 

Rye Rocks Spring Concert Series 2026

Fridays:

May 1
Ready or Not
Food Truck: Walters - MENU

May 15
FDR Drive Band
Food Truck: Cousins Maine Lobster - MENU

May 29 
Seeing Red
Food Truck: Melt Mobile: MENU

June 12 
Might and the Weevils
Food Truck: Arthur Avenue Pizza

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Location: Recreation Park Amphitheater

Fee: Free 

DON'T WANT TO COOK DINNER ON THURSDAY NIGHTS??

RYE RECREATION IS HOSTING A PLETHURA OF FOOD TRUCKS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT APRIL 9 - JUNE 18 FROM 5:30-8:30P.M. ALL ARE WELCOME.

Location: Recreation Park- Basketball Courts

4/9/26 - Cousins Maine Lobster - MENU
4/16/26 - Melt Mobile - MENU
4/23/26 - Scotty's Eggrolls - MENU
4/30/26 -  Neil's on Wheels - MENU
5/7/26 - Latusion - MENU
5/14/26 - Stuf'd Food Truck - MENU
5/21/26 - Arthur Ave Pizza
5/28/26 - TBD
6/4/26 - El Patio - MENU
6/11/26 -  Neil's on Wheels - MENU
6/18/26 - Walters - MENU

Please note, food trucks and menus subject to change.