Falling in love with Millbrook

MILLBROOK — Fall in Love With Millbrook was sponsored by the Millbrook Arts Group (MAG) and held on Saturday, Oct. 9. The day-long event was held as a celebration of local artists and brought in droves of people, locals and visitors from afar, all whom enjoyed the autumn weather, great shopping and, excellent dining.

Those who came by the village on Saturday were treated to something a little extra special as they got to enjoy nonstop music in the streets throughout the morning and early afternoon, thanks to the various musical groups that entertained the crowds from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at various locations throughout the village.

There were bands stationed along Franklin Avenue and at the Millbrook Farmers Market on the village green.

As a special treat for local youngsters, a story telling hour was held at the library with children’s storyteller Jonathan Heiles at noon.

Pumpkin painting was held in front of the library as well, attracting many young people as well as the grown ups who enjoyed watching the whimsical creations come to life.

— Judith O’Hara Balfe

From left, Isabella Blum, 7,  and her friend, Nora Diamant, also 7, were busy painting faces on pumpkins at the Fall in Love with Millbrook pumpkin painting station at the Millbrook Library on Saturday, Oct. 9. Photo by Judith O’Hara Balfe

Several young ladies from Albany on their way to visit the Vanderbilt Mansion in Hyde Park and dressed for the occasion, decided to stop and visit Millbrook first. They are part of the Frilly J-Fasionista’s. They enjoyed the music that was part of the Fall in Love with Millbrook event on Saturday, Oct. 9. Photo by Judith O’Hara Balfe

From left, Isabella Blum, 7,  and her friend, Nora Diamant, also 7, were busy painting faces on pumpkins at the Fall in Love with Millbrook pumpkin painting station at the Millbrook Library on Saturday, Oct. 9. Photo by Judith O’Hara Balfe