Celebrate Fall   

Built by the philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil, Kykuit is the pre-eminent domestic landmark in the Hudson Valley. Visitors will enjoy the elegant rooms and the expansive, beautifully kept gardens while listening to stories of the four generations of Rockefellers who called this hilltop paradise their home. Great for first-time visitors, this walking tour will include the main floor of the house, art galleries, the Inner Garden, and the West Terrace.

Step into the spotlight and master Michael Jackson’s iconic “Thriller” routine in this fun, high-energy dance class. Designed for all levels, this class is perfect for those wanting to impress their friends at Halloween parties or anyone looking to channel their inner pop legend. Learn the signature moves, build confidence, and bring the spooky spirit to life on the dance floor.

Take a look at a video clip from Brain Alvarez's past classes here.

Nothing says fall like the perfect apple pie! Chef Jessica will teach you how to make the most delicious flaky pie crust to complement your perfect apple pie. You’ll also learn how to make two more delectable apple desserts: Apple Crisp and Apple Turnovers. And, of course, they will be served with vanilla ice cream.

 

Take a look at some pictures from Jessica Woodford's past classes here.

Late fall is the perfect time to capture the vibrant vegetable gardens of New York in colored pencil. The cooler temperatures and shorter days produce a colorful mix of beets, carrots, peas, and radishes. Green beans and garlic, along with herbs like parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme, all sing in harmony and serve as the perfect subjects for pristine vegetable portraits on fine paper, where students will learn techniques in drawing, blending, and burnishing. Artists of all skill levels will feel at home in our welcoming setting.

Where walking meets strength, balance, and well-being!

FitWalk is a unique, outdoor fitness class that combines brisk walking with light strength training to boost energy, build muscle, and improve balance—all in the fresh air of nature. Using light hand weights (2–5 lbs, based on your fitness level), you’ll move through functional strength intervals designed to support better bones, joint health, and a strong core. Each session hits all the major muscle groups and includes training for stability, coordination, and posture. No two classes are exactly the same—but every FitWalk focuses on total-body wellness, community, and motivation. Along the way, you'll also build mindfulness and mental clarity, helping you feel stronger inside and out. All levels are welcome.

With football back, it's time to up your perfect football bites with Chef Jessica in this hands-on class. You will learn how to make perfect crispy oven-baked buffalo wings, with a creamy blue cheese dip. You will also learn how to make the simplest pretzel bites that will beg to be dipped in queso. And to bring everything back into the end zone, you'll make bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers. Not a fan of football? These treats are great as appetizers or for any casual gathering.

You will enjoy and learn to make:

• Buffalo Chicken Wings
• Blue Cheese Dip
• Pretzel Bites
• Queso Dip
• Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Take a look at some pictures from Jessica Woodford's past classes here.

Zombies, aliens, and vampires are taking over the Bronxville Adult School. This fall, The Picture House and BAS invite you to three evenings of classic horror, all treats and no tricks!

Sign up for the series and receive a 10% discount.

• Night of the Living Dead with The Picture House, Thursday, 10/30
• Invasion of the Body Snatchers with The Picture House, Thursday, 11/13
• Dracula with The Picture House, Thursday, 12/4

They’re coming to get you, Bronxville! Join us on All Hallows Eve-Eve for a screening and discussion of the most influential zombie film ever made. George A. Romero’s low-budget thriller is just as effective today as when it was released in 1968. Popcorn and water will be provided, but BYOBrains!

Click here to receive a 10% discount when you register for the three-part series, which includes screenings of three of classic creepy films on three different evenings.

Check out the other two classes that are part of this series:

• Invasion of the Body Snatchers with The Picture House, Thursday, 11/13

• Dracula with The Picture House, Thursday, 12/4

Join the Outdoors Contained to learn how to embellish a cut green wreath. They will provide the wreath as well as a variety of ribbons, fruits, feathers, berries, and natural elements and will teach you to curate and assemble your own holiday wreath which you will take home to celebrate the season as well as the holidays.

Get ready for the holiday season by mastering four simple and healthy vegetable side dishes perfect for any gathering. You will learn how to properly prepare and season a variety of vegetables. Additionally, you’ll discover how to use spice, texture, and acid to balance flavors within individual dishes and throughout your entire holiday feast. We also discuss pro tips for advanced planning to make your preparation easier. These mouth-watering vegetable dishes will become the stars of your holiday table.

Menu:

• Caramelized Sweet Potato Mash with Ginger Miso Chimichurri
• Massaged Kale Salad with Maple Roasted Squash, Pecans, and Apple Cider Vinaigrette
• Creamy Cauliflower Purée with Garlic and Herb Pistou

This is a partial demonstration, mostly hands-on, class with a tasting.

Take a look at some pictures from Laura Scheck's past classes here.

 

Join chef Marcella to learn how to make a hearty Minestrone Soup topped with an Herb Walnut Pesto and a Red Lentil Stewp topped with Turmeric Toasted Pumpkin Seeds. Wondering what a stewp is? It’s Marcella’s way of describing a soup that is a little more on the heartier and thicker side. This is a vegetarian and gluten- and dairy-free menu.

This 1956 sci-fi/horror cult classic’s depiction of a swarming hive-mind of pod people spawned countless remakes and rip-offs. Is it a drive-in B movie or a sly commentary on McCarthyism? (Spoiler: it’s both!) If you haven’t signed up yet- you’re next, you’re next, you’re next!

Click here to receive a 10% discount when you register for the three-part series, which includes screenings of three of classic creepy films on three different evenings.

Check out the other two classes that are part of this series:

• Night of the Living Dead with The Picture House, Thursday, 10/30

• Dracula with The Picture House, Thursday, 12/4

In late fall, as the air turns crisp, we will fill journals with the spare and stunning offerings of native tree twigs and their terminal buds, and berries. American beech, tulip poplar, hickory, and maple show a burst of life in the cool months. As if preparing for the holidays, our native trees also give us a show of bright red berries from American holly, mulberry, and red maple. We will learn the art and science of native trees and berries using mark-making in ink and transparent watercolor, creating keepsake journals that last forever. Artists of all skill levels will feel at home in our welcoming setting.

See what birds over-winter here on the Bronx River. In addition to the locals that stay all year, there are several species that are here only during the winter. You may also see some of the “wintering ducks,” including the hooded merganser, the American black duck, and the green-winged teal duck.

Perfect for both enthusiasts and aspiring chefs, this hands-on experience promises to elevate your culinary skills and impress your guests at your next gathering. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the world of charcuterie where tradition meets taste. In this class, you will create a Meat and Cheese Board and a Dessert Board. Each student will leave the class with two boards.

Take a look at some pictures from Amy Rosen's past classes here.

Listen to them, the children of the early evening! This class will revisit the first–and still most iconic–portrayal of Count Dracula ever committed to film. Tod Browning’s 1931 gothic classic still casts a spell on the unsuspecting. Bleh!

Click here to receive a 10% discount when you register for the three-part series, which includes screenings of three of classic creepy films on three different evenings.

Check out the other two classes that are part of this series:

• Night of the Living Dead with The Picture House, Thursday, 10/30

• Invasion of the Body Snatchers with The Picture House, Thursday, 11/13