This week’s calendar (7/13-7/19/26)
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Salsa Dancing Nights
Continues July 13, July 27, 2026 from 6:30 to 7:30pm
Cost of admission: Free
8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers
Feel the rhythm with high-energy Salsa nights at Cross County Center! Learn new moves from live instructors from Ballet Folklorico de las Americas and dance the night away with live Latin music performances on select Mondays. All events are open to the public, most are free to attend, and guests can enjoy complimentary parking in Cross County Center’s convenient open-air setting. Website
World Cup Watch Party
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Wednesday, July 15, 2026 and Sunday, July 19, 2026 with doors at 2:30pm, kickoff at 3pm
Cost of admission: Free
Assembly, Kingston
The semi-finals on the big screen with concert sound. RSVP
Community Yoga
July 14, September 15, 2026 from 5:30 to 6:30pm
Cost of admission: Free with suggested donation of $20
362 Glynnwood Rd, 362 Glynwood Rd, Cold Spring
Join a journey of self-discovery with simple asana, breath and mindfulness practices that support you and community. Dani Locastro of Heartful Yoga will lead us through creative practices on the farm that connect us to our seed source of food for the body, breath for the mind body connection and connections to the outdoors for cultivating a sense of awe that we are part of this miracle of life. Website
Building Kingston: Creating Housing Opportunities on Public Land
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:30pm
LYE Parklet, 101 Wall Street at Franklin Avenue, Kingston
City of Kingston Housing Director Bartek Starodaj will be giving a housing talk.
Twilight Music in the Parks
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 from 6 to 7pm
Cost of admission: Free
Walkway Over the Hudson State Park
Featuring Storm King Skyline. Continues July 22 with O’Sullivan’s March, and July 29 with Straight Ahead Jazz. Website
Waterfront Wednesday with Arm-of-the-Sea Theater
Wednesday, July 15, July 22, July 29, 2026 with doors at 6pm, show at 7pm
Cost of admission: Free with suggested donation of $15 adults, $7 kids
Arm-of-the-Sea Tidewater Center, 57 E. Bridge St, Saugerties
Waterfront Wednesdays is Arm-of-the-Sea Theater’s weekly summer performance series at our seasonal cultural space, the Tidewater Center. Join us for a variety of pre-show activities and displays for all ages before the show. This year's show features a playful Dog and a thoughtful Snail who guide a disheartened Everyman through a series of medicine tales in the hope of re-sparking joy and elemental wonder. These medicine tales show the magic of DNA, the cycles of the cell, and glorious processes of photosynthesis, awakening the most downtrodden hearts. Developed with support from the Jim Henson Foundation and the Upstate Coalition for a FairGame. Opening acts TBA. Website
Music in the Parks
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 from 6-7:30pm
Cost of admission: Free
Hasbrouck Park, Kingston
Featuring the Alessandra Latin Ensemble. Continues July 29 with The Professors Jazz Ensemble ta Kingston Point Beacon, August 19 with Soul City Band at Kingston Point Beach, September 19 with M’Bollo featuring Amadou Diallo at TR Gallo Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnics, and bug spray.
Music in the Parks
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 7pm
Cost of admission: Free
Mills Mansion
Featuring Bosco and The Storm. Continues July 22 with Matt Jordan at Vanderbilt, July 29 with Flirtin’ with Disaster at Mills, August 5 starting at 6:30pm with the Way Behind The Sun at Mills, and August 12 with the West Point Military Band at Vanderbilt. Rain location: Taconic Offices, 9 Old Post Road, Staatsburg. Updates will be posted on the Hyde Park Recreation Facebook page: Website
Taghkanic Community Forest Land Steward Orientation
Friday, July 17, 2026 from 3 to 5pm
Taghkanic Community Forest - Tim’s Woods (20 Community Forest Road, Taghkanic)
Register
“Golden Hour Plant Walk” with BFG Horticulturist, Ashley Gamell, Part of Beatrix Farrand Garden Series of Garden Talks
Friday, July 17, 2026 from 5:30-6:30pm
Cost of admission: $15, free for members
Beatrix Farrand Garden at FDR National Historic Site, 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park
Enjoy a “narrated plant walk” through the mid-season displays of native plants in the Wild Garden, with the BFG Horticulturist Ashley Gamell, discovering the characteristics, care and design features of the extensive native plant demonstration garden. Space limited. Free. Register at www.BeatrixFarrandGarden.org.
Knights of Columbus #7875 Yard Sale
Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 8am to 2pm
Cost of admission: Free
1590 Main Street, Pleasant Valley
St Stanislaus Kostka Knights of Columbus #7875 Annual Yard Sale. Many items for sale ranging from indoor furniture, outdoor furniture, children's toys, books, CDs, pictures in frames, sports gear, tools, kitchenware and various knick knacks and chachkies.
Freedom Fest 250
Saturday, July 18, 2026 (Rain date: July 25)
Thomas Bull Memorial Park, Hamptonburgh
Live music, kids’ activities, fireworks, drone show and more.
Water Wars!
Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 10am to noon
Cost of admission: Free
FASNY (The Firefighters Association of the State of New York) Museum of Firefighting, 117 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson
Spend the morning with local firefighters and learn to operate a real fire hose! Can you fill the big barrel with water the fastest? Younger children will have the opportunity to do the activity with the assistance of their caregiver. Get ready to work with our brave firefighters to take on this challenge and see who will “rain” supreme during Water Wars! All activities are free and will be outdoors (rain or shine). In the event of thunder and lightning, an alternative inside program will be presented. Free admission to the museum will also be offered to all who attend this special event. Reservations are not required for this event. http://www.fasnyfiremuseum.com/events/water-wars-2026/
2026 Rosendale Street Festival
July 18-19, 2026
Main Street, Rosendale
Over 110 musical acts, kids crafts, vendors and food, kicking off with a procession down Main Street with Redwing Blackbird Theatre at noon on Saturday. rosendalestreetfestival.org
Music on the Portico: Hyde Park Chamber Ensemble's Woodwind Quintet
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 4pm
Cost of admission: Free
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mills Mansion Dr., Road # 1, Staatsburg
Revel in the sounds of a Gilded Age summer on the grand portico of Staatsburgh, the country home of Ruth and Ogden Mills. The Hyde Park Chamber Ensemble will feature American concert music and a patriotic medley of George M. Cohan songs. Come early to visit the gift shop, enjoy a picnic or hike as you take in the splendid views of the Hudson River from Mills Memorial Park, or reserve a mansion tour. Seating on the portico is on a first-come basis and is accessible. Guests are also welcome to bring a blanket or chair for lawn seating - no reservations required. The concert lasts one hour. Please note, parking for this event is in the lower carriage house lot. Please check social media or call (845) 889-8851 for weather cancellations. In the event of rain, this program will be cancelled. Website: http://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS
Sunset Sails of Support on the Hudson River
Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 5:30 to 9pm
Cost of admission: $125
Launching from 100 Rondout Landing, Kingston
Presented by the Kingston Sailing Club, join a refreshingly different way to support the arts—now in its second year--a summer evening on the Hudson River where we raise sails and raise funds in support of the Woodstock Film Festival. The night begins with a dockside bubbly toast. At 6pm, guests will set sail from the dock for sunset-viewing cruise along the Hudson,, a social raft-up, and the chance to mingle on the water. All proceeds benefit the Woodstock Film Festival’s mission to champion independent film and this year’s 27th annual taking place October 14-18, 2026. Website: http://woodstockfilmfestival.org/events/2026/sunset-sail
New York State United 2026 World Cup Watch Experience
Sunday, July 19, 2026 with doors at noon, kick-off at 3pm
Cost of admission: Free
Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
Watch the final match on giant screens, test your skills with interactive soccer and fan experiences, enjoy giveaways, entertainment, local food and more. See more Watch Parties around Westchester, here: https://www.visitwestchesterny.com/events/fifa/events/
"Capturing the Beauty of Plants and Pollinators in Watercolor with Pen and Ink" with local multi-media artist, Cara Hochhalter Hands-on Workshop Offered by Beatrix Farrand Garden
Sunday, July 19, 2026 from 1-3pm
Cost of admission: $45, $40 members
Beatrix Farrand Garden at FDR National Historic Site, 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park
Come explore the native plants in the garden and use watercolor washes and pen and ink to interpret their beauty. Cara B. Hochhalter has been painting wildflowers for over 40 years from around the country. She recently has included pollinators observed in her garden in Hyde Park. She will teach simple techniques so that you can express their beauty in watercolor and ink, and take home delightful artwork. Art supplies will be provided. Bring your phone to take pictures from which we will make art. No experience necessary. Class size limited. Fee $45, BFGA Members $40. Register at BeatrixFarrandGarden.org
Walkway Connections: FDR and the Presidential Train from Washington to Hyde Park
Sunday, July 19, 2026 from 2-3pm
Cost of admission: Free
East Gate Plaza, 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie
President Franklin D. Roosevelt frequently traveled by rail between Washington, D.C., and his beloved home in Hyde Park, making the Hudson Valley an important part of his personal and political journey. Join us as historian William Harris explores the trains FDR traveled aboard, the routes he took, and his connections to communities throughout the region. walkway.org/walkwayconnections
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ONGOING EVENTS
Unity Arts Series
Every weekday in June from 5:30 to 6:30pm
Cost of admission: Free
693 Broadway, Kingston
A series of events including Open Mic Mondays, West African Dance & Drumming Tuesdays: Feel the rhythm! Experience the incredible energy of West African culture with master drummer Muhammad Camara and master dancer Assane Sylla, Work it Wednesdays: Soul Line Dances, Slime Cart Thursdays: Messy, creative fun provided by My Kingston Kids, Fitness Fridays: End the week strong with high-energy fun, games, karate, and movement for all ages, Special Community BBQs (July 10 & 24, August 7 & 21, and September 4, 2026). CCE4ME.ORG.
Adult Beginner Ballet Classes
Every Monday from 6:30-8pm
Cost of admission: $25
Hudson Valley Academy of Performing Arts, 957 Route 82, West Taghkanic
In this beginner-level class, students will study the fine art of classical ballet, learning to execute movements safely, with joy and grace! The class is influenced by the Vaganova Method which emphasizes proper alignment, whole-body awareness, and development of the stabilizer muscles to prevent injury. Through the practice of exercises progressing from the floor, to the barre, to the center, students will gain strength, flexibility, and musicality. Some previous experience and familiarity with basic ballet vocabulary is recommended. Link
New York Stage and Film 2026 Summer Season
Continues through August 2, 2026
Marist University and the Bardavon, Poughkeepsie
11 new plays and musicals kicking off with a Benefit Reading of The Maltese Falcon on Friday July 10 at the Bardavon. Website
Curious Cubs Story Time
Tuesdays through August 25, 2026 from 10:30 to 11:30am
Cost of admission: Free
Trailside Museums and Zoo's Amphitheater, 3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain
Do you have a curious cub? Would you like to spend more time in nature? Well, then we’ve got the program for you! Join Trailside Museums and Zoo Educators at the amphitheater for a free morning story time highlighting wildlife in our area. Some story times will feature puppet appearances, a craft, and even a chance to touch real animal fur! Recommended for children 5 and under. No registration required. Website
Flavors of Change:Food Stories from the Mid-Hudson Valley, 1680-1800
On view Wednesdays through Sunday from 10am to 4pm
DuBois Visitor Center, Historic Huguenot Street, 81 Huguenot Street, New Paltz
Selections from Historic Huguenot Street’s vast collection of food harvesting, processing, preserving, and cooking will be featured. Highlights include Indigenous-made wood and stone mortars and reproduction clay cooking pot, grain harvesting tools, butter making equipment, and a bread-baking and cast iron cooking display installed in the Dubois Fort’s fireplace and beehive oven. In conjunction with the exhibit, the newly planted “Ancestors’ Garden” (located next to the Daniel Hasbrouck House) will honor the three cultural groups. www.huguenotstreet.org.
Kingston Point Beach
Wednesday through Sundays, 10am-4:45pm, weather permitting and only when lifeguards are on duty
Hours are subject to change. Please note that, due to the proximity to the swimming area, motorized boat launches from the ramp at Kingston Point Beach are no longer permitted. Website
Karaoke and Sake Night
Every Wednesday at 5pm
Cost of admission: Free
Dassai Blue Sake Brewery, Hyde Park
https://dassai-blue.com
Olana Third Thursdays
Continues the third Thursday of the month, from 11am to 3:15pm
Olana State Historic Site, Hudson
Free monthly tours and programs. Artmaking in the Afternoon, a hands-on, drop-in event will take place from 1-5pm in the Wagon House Education Center. olana.org/thirdthursdays/
Free First Fridays at the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors
The first Friday of the month from noon to 5pm
Cost of admission: Free
Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, 46 Deer Hill Road, Wappinger
Free self-guided tours of CoSM and Entheon on the first Friday of the month. Tickets
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Air Shows
Every Saturday and Sunday through October 18, 2026, weather permitting
Rhinebeck
Saturdays: History of Flight, Sundays: WWI Show. Website
Hudson Valley Free Day
The last Sunday of the month from 10am to 4pm
Dia Beacon
Hudson Valley residents living in Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Saratoga, Schenectady, Sullivan, Ulster, Washington and Westchester counties are invited to explore the contemporary art collection at Dia Beacon on the last Sunday of each month. Link
Bard SummerScape 2026
Continues through August 16, 2026
Fisher Center at Bard, Annandale-on-Hudson
Featuring the world premiere of Suddenly Last Summer, MacArthur Fellow Courtney Bryan’s first work for the stage, with libretto by Gideon Lester and Daniel Fish based on Tennessee Williams’s play; Lucinda Childs: Momentary Reprise, a program of new and landmark work from the groundbreaking choreographer, including a solo danced by Childs—who turns 86 the day of the program’s first performance; The Egyptian Helen (Die ägyptische Helena), Richard Strauss’s rarely staged opera based on the Helen of Troy myth; the 36th Bard Music Festival, and of course, Spiegeltent, featuring the return of favorites Justin Vivian Bond, Martha Redbone, Adrienne Truscott, the Tray Wellington Band, and Chanel Ali, debuts by BenDeLaCreme, and current SNL cast member, James Austin Johnson (already sold out). fishercenter.bard.edu
Because, now is the time of monsters
On view through September 12, 2026
Wassaic Project, Wassaic
Featuring 39 artists in and around Maxon Mills. Among the works shown are Tim Olson's illuminated wooden constructions staging the seven deadly sins and heavenly virtues inside American motels and beauty academies; large-scale cyanotype prints by Tamsen Wojtanowski where shadowy figures and creatures drift between worlds above and below ground; an enormous inflatable sculpture of teeth and gums by Magicfeifei; Matthew Cronin's photographs of constructed domestic interiors where lattice, florals, and shuttered light make the familiar feel like a half-remembered dream; Kelly Cox's ceramic bear traps and mousetraps in muted pastels; Heejo Kim's paintings where entire galaxies spiral inside coffee cups held by unseen hands; and Vanessa Villarreal's denim mosaic portraits stitched with the weight of devotion and lineage. Website
Hudson Valley Shakespeare 2026 Season
Continues through September 18, 2026
Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center, 2015 Route 9, Garrison
Featuring William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, King Lear, and Boublil and Schӧnberg’s Les Misérables in the company’s brand new venue. Website
ROOTS: A collaborative exhibition with Garrison Art Center & Desmond-Fish Public Library
On view through October 25, 2026
Cost of admission: Free
Desmond-Fish Public Library, 472 NY-403, Garrison
Garrison Art Center (GAC) and Desmond-Fish Public Library (DFPL) are proud to announce their upcoming collaborative juried exhibition, ROOTS, on view from June 25 through October 25, 2026, at Desmond-Fish Public Library. This unique exhibition brings together the local community to explore the profound intersections of nature, history, and narrative through the medium of printmaking. This collaboration was inspired by the discovery that GAC and DFPL had complementary summer themes—Garrison Art Center’s Rooted: Art and the Natural World for their K-12 Summer Programs and the Desmond-Fish Public Library’s summer reading theme, Unearth A Story. GAC and DFPL aimed to highlight the compelling connections between art, storytelling, and the natural world. Participating printmakers were encouraged to think expansively and approach the concepts of being "rooted" and "unearthing" both literally and conceptually. The resulting exhibition highlights the rich dialogue between visual art and storytelling. Website
Opening Reception: Earthly Delights
On view through October 31, 2026
Cost of admission: Free with RSVP
Kaatsbaan Cultural Center, Tivoli
The Sixth Annual Visual Arts Exhibition at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park presents Earthly Delights: artistic works evoking planets, plants, insects, and other biological forms erupting out of the mystical Kaatsbaan landscape. These unique pieces created by nine contemporary artists working predominantly in the Hudson Valley offer an inspiring alchemy of structure, form, beauty, and soul. The exhibition is curated by Hilary Greene. This season, Aurora Robson returns with Ian McMahon and Portia Munson along with six new works by Thea Berman, Sharon Broit, Laura Battle, Kris Perry, Nadia Yaron, and Virginia L. Montgomery. RSVP
Declaring the Revolution: America’s Printed Path to Independence
On view through December 6, 2026
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, Hyde Park
Historical works from the David M. Rubenstein Americana Collection. https://fdrlibrary.org
Rhinebeck Farmers’ Market
Through December 27, 2026 from 10am to 2pm
61 East Market Street, Rhinebeck
Rain or shine. Website
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COMING UP
Country Line Dancing
Tuesday, July 21, August 4, 2026 from 6-8pm
Cost of admission: Free
8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers, NY 10704, Yonkers
Grab your boots and hit the dance floor! Join Cross County Center for FREE Country Line Dancing with Cherko Country Line Dancing. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned dancer, everyone is welcome to step in, learn the moves, and enjoy a lively night out. Select Tuesdays, 6pm – 8pm. (June 23, July 21 and August 4) For the complete Summer Fest schedule and weather-related event updates, please visit Cross County Center Events. All events are open to the public, most are free to attend, and guests can enjoy complimentary parking in Cross County Center’s convenient open-air setting. Whether you’re bringing the family, meeting up with friends, or just coming for the music and entertainment, Cross County Center is where summer happens. Website
Free Movies in the Parks
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 8pm
Cost of admission: Free
Beacon Recreation Settlement Camp
Showing of “Zootopia.” Continues July 29 with “Lilo and Stitch” at the Green Street Park, August 5 with “Grease” at Memorial Park, and August 12 with “Space Jam” at South Avenue Park. Website
"Anna by the Window" Movie Premiere
Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7:30pm and Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 5pm
Cost of admission: $15, $5 student tickets are available day of the event at the box office
DENIZEN Theatre, 10 Main Street, Suite 501, New Paltz
Baggysuit—a film production company formed by Newpaltzians Myles Flusser, James Hyland, and Alex Young—will premiere their newest feature-length movie, Anna by the Window. A coming-of-age portrait of a teenager, Ryan over 24 hours as he attempts to reunite with his estranged, AI startup founder brother. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. Website: http://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/NOWPLAYING/7080
LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE 20th Anniversary Drive-In Screening
Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 8:30 to 10:30pm
Cost of admission: Free
10699 U.S. 9W, Coxsackie, New York, 12051, Coxsackie
Special introduction with producer Peter Saraf and others TBA. Before becoming one of the most celebrated indie films of its generation, this heartfelt and hilarious road-trip adventure first captivated audiences 20 years ago at the Sundance Film Festival with its unforgettable characters, sharp humor, and story of family, resilience, and chasing dreams. Starring: Steve Carell, Paul Dano, Toni Collette, Abigail Breslin, Alan Arkin and Greg Kinnear. Free to the community, courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. Reservations are required. Website: http://woodstockfilmfestival.org/events/2026/little-miss-sunshine
Goddesses: A Weekend Retreat with the Feminine Divine
July 24 - 25, 2026 at 6pm
Living Stone, 95 Foxfire Rd, Round Top, NY 12473, USA
Cost of admission: $585
Join a woodland retreat exploring the mythology and experience of the feminine divine through music, stargazing, hands-on artmaking, and reflective writing workshops. Set amongst the beauty of the Catskills in Round Top, the weekend will also feature a special farm-to-table Goddess feast curated by Living Stone’s acclaimed owner-chef team alongside artisanal offerings from Catskill Chocolate Co.. In partnership with the Joseph Campbell Foundation, this immersive gathering invites guests into a weekend of creativity, reflection, connection, and wonder. Website
Voices of Revolution 250th Lecture Series: New York's Hidden Discoveries
Friday, July 24, 2026 at 6:30pm
Cost of admission: Free
296 Fair Street Kingston, Kingston
Join author Debra Bruno to explore New York’s 200-year history of slavery through her own family’s past. After discovering that her own Dutch ancestors had been enslavers, Debra began her journey to uncover hidden histories. Along the way, she met Eleanor Mire, a descendant of the very people her ancestors enslaved. Together, they worked to tell the stories of people long forgotten, investigating history hidden in plain sight. Copies of A Hudson Valley Reckoning will be available for purchase. Lectures are free and take place in the Senate House Museum Building. No reservations required. For more information call 845-338-2786 or email SenateHouseSHS@parks.ny.gov
Cirque Du Creep- Invasion of Camp Cryptid
Friday, July 25, 2026 from 5 to 11pm
Cost of admission: $12 advance, $15 general admission, free for kids under 15
The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane Beacon
Experience an otherworldly night unlike any other featuring more than 80 vendors, live bands, sideshow, stiltwalking cryptids, fireshow, flash tattoos, piercings, tooth gems, henna, tarot and astrology, aliens and monsters, creatures and cyptids, and so much more. Free shuttle from the Beacon train station. Website: https://cirqueducreep.com/
Walkway at Night
Friday, July 25, 2026 from 7:30 to 9pm
Cost of admission: $5, free for members and children under 12
Walkway Over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie and Highland
Enjoy Hudson Valley views after dark from 212 feet above the Hudson River. If the weather permits, our friends from the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association will be in the park with telescopes to help everyone view the night sky. Continues July 31, August 21, September 25 and October 24, 2026. RSVP at walkway.org/walkwayatnight
ArtsWestchester Mobile Art Workshops
Sunday, July 26 and August 9, 2026 from 11am – 2pm
Cost of admission: Free
8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers
Cross County Center is Westchester’s go-to summer destination, offering a full lineup of events, entertainment, shopping, and dining all season long. For the complete Summer Fest schedule and weather-related event updates, please visit Cross County Center Events. All events are open to the public, most are free to attend, and guests can enjoy complimentary parking in Cross County Center’s convenient open-air setting. Whether you’re bringing the family, meeting up with friends, or just coming for the music and entertainment, Cross County Center is where summer happens. Website
The Keeper Screening and Talk with Jon Bowermaster and John Lipscomb
Wednesday July 29, 2026 at 7pm
Cost of admission: $15
Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston
Come to the Homeport Barn for this special screening of The Keeper by Jon Bowermaster! Like many rivers around the world – the Hudson, America's First River and the Birthplace of the American Environmental Movement – boomed as a growing human population used it for transportation, sustenance and, for many years, a dumping ground. The river paid a price for all this use and abuse, struggling against its share of contamination. For the past nearly three decades the river's poet laureate and literal "eyes on the river," Captain John, has been at the forefront of each of those fights, taking on industrial and human pollution, suffering the losses and celebrating victories. While he has had successes on the Hudson, committing a life to protecting a river is a never-ending fight. Today, John Lipscomb is one of more than 300 “Keepers” around the globe, looking out for their respective rivers. This screening will feature a talk with Jon Bowermaster and special guest John Lipscomb. Website: http://fh2x46.s.gy/cj0Bd9
Guitar Grand Champion plays Mining Songs in Historic Cement Mine
Friday, July 31, 2026 at 7pm
Cost of admission: $15
Widow Jane Mine / Snyder Estate 668 Rt 213, Rosendale
Finger-style guitar virtuoso and thumb-picking Grand Champion Henry Ferland will perform in the the underground natural amphitheater at the Widow Jane Mine in Rosendale, NY. Ferland simultaneously plays melody, rhythm, bass, and percussion, often while singing and will perform traditional mining songs (Doc Watson, Merle Travis, etc) as well as folk, bluegrass, and Americana originals. The mine has unbelievable acoustics and this is the perfect marriage of venue, talent, and repertoire. Website
Mid-Hudson Comic Con
August 1-2, 2026
MJN Convention Center, 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie
High-energy, family-friendly event showcasing the best of comics, anime, gaming and fandom with artists, vendors and collectibles. Website
“Small Space - Serious Veg / Techniques from the Roosevelt Home Garden" with Anna deCordova, MS, NPS Horticulturist Part of Beatrix Farrand Garden Series of Garden Talks
Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 10:30-11:30am
Cost of admission: $15, free for members
Beatrix Farrand Garden at FDR National Historic Site, 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park
Whether you lack sun, soil, space, time, water, money, physical capacity or “all of the above” - we’ve got ideas for how you can still enjoy growing your own vegetables. Join us in the Small Space Garden Exhibit at the Home of FDR to explore creative ways to grow food when your garden resources are limited. We’ll explain the concepts and their many applications, and you’ll go home with a lot of big ideas for a little garden. Space limited. Register at www.BeatrixFarrandGarden.org
Opiod Overdose Response Training
August 1, October 3, November 7 and December 5, 2026 from 1-2pm
30 Harriman Drive, Goshen
Learn basic information about opioids and how they work, overdose trends in Orange County, signs of a potential overdose, how to use Narcan spray. Every participant will receive a free Narcan kit. Register
Trivia Night Fundraiser at Sloop Brewing Company for Blodgett Memorial Library
Sunday, August 2, 2026 from 4-5:30pm
Cost of admission: $20
Sloop Brewing Company, 755 East Dr #106, Hopewell Junction
Test your knowledge while supporting a community landmark! The Friends of Blodgett Memorial Library is hosting our next Trivia Night. Join us on Sunday, August 2 for five rounds of general knowledge trivia. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Blodgett Memorial Library, to support building renovations and special projects. No more than 4 people per team. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Cycle the Hudson Valley
August 3-8, 2026
A fully supported, multi-day bike tour through the Hudson River corridor. Follow the Empire State Trail from the Capital Region to New York City, pedaling past rolling farmland, charming river towns, historic landmarks, and world-class views. Register
Being Someone: Growing Up In Brooklyn... A Father/Daughter Tale
Thursday, August 6, 2026 from 7-9pm
Cost of admission: $20
219 Main St., Hurleyville
Join us for Being Somebody, a heartfelt and humorous show starring 90 year old psychologist Dr. Howard Mase and his daughter Marla Mase. This father/daughter duo takes audiences on a nostalgic journey through storytelling, music and movement. From growing up in 1940's Brooklyn to the vibrant 1970's, evoking laughter, tears and unforgettable memories. Website
Trailside's August Hike - Bear Mountain Inn to Perkins Tower via Major Welch
Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 10am to 1:30pm
Cost of admission: Free, $10 parking
Meet in front of Bear Mountain Inn, 3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain
Part of Trailside Museums and Zoo's monthly hiking series. Participants will take the Major Welch Trail (blaze white with red circle) up the north side of Bear Mountain to the summit and Perkins Tower. This will be a challenging hike, sturdy boots are a must and a hiking stick or trekking poles are recommended. The loop is about 4 miles and we will budget 3.5 hours for the trek. We’ll gain 1,040 ft during the ascent. The trail includes dirt path, stone steps and short rock scrambles. Once at the top, we will have some time to pause, take in the scenery and enjoy any snacks you bring. We will take the Appalachian Trail back down Bear Mountain. Be sure to bring enough water for the whole hike. There are no water sources once we start up the trail. There should be porta-potties at the top but no running water. Registration required! Website
threeASFOUR: Full Circle + Q&A with Director Sean Ono Lennon & editor Jenny Golden
Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 7-9pm
Cost of admission: $20
132 Tinker Street, Woodstock
For more than 25 years, the avant-garde New York fashion collective threeASFOUR — Gabi Asfour, Angela Donhauser, and Adi Gil — have created clothing with uncompromising vision. Drawing inspiration from natural forms and pioneering techniques, they have continually pushed the boundaries of what fashion can be. Shaped by their childhood experiences dictated by conflict—Gabi with roots in Palestine, Adi with roots in Israel, and Angela with roots in Germany—the trio infuse their work with a shared philosophy of peace allowing diverse cultural perspectives to meet in creative dialogue. Founded in 2005 as an evolution of As FOUR—the design collective established in 1998 by Asfour, Donhauser, Gil, and Kai Kühne—threeASFOUR’s work has earned them a devoted cult following, a Cooper Hewitt National Design Award, global museum exhibitions, and fans like Björk and Chloë Sevigny. Yet behind the acclaim lies an ongoing challenge to exist in an industry that prioritizes commerce over creativity. Filmed over five years with unguarded intimacy, first-time feature documentary director Sean Ono Lennon, co-director Brian C. González, and writer/editor Jenny Golden’s partnership mirrors the creative collectivism they capture in front of the camera. The filmmakers bring a fly-on-the-wall honesty, crafting a raw, emotional portrait of three iconoclasts daring to center artistry and collaboration over money and profit. http://woodstockfilmfestival.org/events/2026/threeasfour
The Bagel Festival
August 9, 2026
Bagel Boulevard (Broadway),Monticello
Multiple live music stages, an Any Make Any Model car show, and of course, bagels and bagel-related games. Website
The Last First: Winter K2 + Q&A with Director Amir Bar-Lev
Thursday, August 13, 2026 from 7-9pm
Cost of admission: $20
156 Main Street, Saugerties, NY 12401, United States
In “The Last First: Winter K2,” Amir Bar-Lev tells a complex, harrowing, and moving story that unpacks the industry of extreme mountain climbing and its changing culture. Focusing on a 2021 expedition, mountaineers John Snorri Sigurjónsson, an Icelander, and Pakistani father-son team Ali and Sajid Sadpara set out to be the first to summit K2 in the winter, when the mountain’s conditions are the cruelest. The men soon find themselves sharing the treacherous ascent with influencer climbers and their film crews, commercial expedition clients, and Nims, a Nepalese celebrity mountaineer, and his team of Sherpas.“The Last First: Winter K2” takes us to the icy heights and unpredictable weather of K2 and reveals a surprising and layered story — one of strategy and determination, class and caste, money and power — all under life and death circumstances. Website: http://woodstockfilmfestival.org/events/2026/k2
Kingston Guards Vintage Baseball
Friday, August 14, 2026 at 5:30pm
Cost of admission: $5
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Rhinebeck
Biplane rides after the game. Website
Moth Madness!!
Friday, August 14, 2026 at 8pm
Cost of admission: Free, $10 parking
Meet at Bear Mountain Inn, 3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain
Bring a flashlight and join Trailside Museums & Zoo educators at Bear Mountain State Park for a fun night of learning about moths! At this free family-friendly program, we will take a nighttime walk, make our own set of wings, and set up lights to attract and take an up-close look at these nocturnal relatives of butterflies! Meet the Trailside Staff in front of Bear Mountain Inn. Registration required: Website
“Tiny Garden Wonders – The Insects” with Horticulturist Ashley Gamell Part of Beatrix Farrand Garden Series of Garden Talks
Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 10:30-11:30am
Cost of admission: $15, free for members
Beatrix Farrand Garden at FDR National Historic Site, 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park
While plants stay rooted in place, the bounty of strange and colorful insects and other visitors they attract is an ever-shifting world of surprise and delight. Zoom in and tune into this world with our Director of Horticulture, then head out to explore it! The presentation will be followed by our annual Bioblitz citizen science effort - where you can help us gather photos and data on our insect visitors. Space limited. Register at www.BeatrixFarrandGarden.org
“Annual Beatrix Farrand Garden Bioblitz” Ashley Gamell Part of Beatrix Farrand Garden Series of Garden Talks
Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 11:15 - 11:45am
Cost of admission: Free
Beatrix Farrand Garden at FDR National Historic Site, 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park
Visitors of all ages please join us to photograph and report on all of the incredible forms of life we see in the garden, from tiny, gem-colored sweat bees to giant graceful butterflies. Our Director of Horticulture will help you report your findings on iNaturalist; a pen and paper option and a special observation sheet for younger visitors will be provided. All are welcome; lemonade will be served and shade parasols provided. No registration required. http://BeatrixFarrandGarden.org
Poughkeepsie Farm Project Summer Soiree
Sunday, August 30, 2026 from 4 to 7pm
Cost of admission: $160
58 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie
Some evenings are worth savoring. Join us at the gorgeous Scenic Hudson Northside Hub for a summer celebration unlike anything we've hosted before: an evening of culinary artistry, good company, and the farms and fields that make the Hudson Valley extraordinary. Our Summer Soiree is a dine-around experience, where guests move freely through beautifully appointed stations, each one curated by a celebrated local chef. Expect thoughtful and delicious small plates crafted at the height of the season. Every ticket directly supports the Poughkeepsie Farm Project's work growing food, building community, and creating opportunity right here in our city. Come hungry. Come ready to celebrate what's possible for sustainable farming in the Hudson Valley! Early Bird tickets (available until August 1) are $125, and General Admission tickets are $160. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/summer-soiree--2026-2
Art Walk Kingston
September 19-20, 2026 from noon to 5pm
Cost of admission: Free
City of Kingston
Art Walk Kingston is a celebration of the arts and an opportunity to support the local community. Over the course of two days, visitors and local residents are invited to explore three distinct areas of the city of Kingston and immerse themselves in a range of art and events. Paintings, photographs and sculptures are just some of the mediums that will be on display at home studios and galleries. Past events average over 200 artists at dozens of locations throughout the city, making this event one of the largest open studio tours in the Hudson River Valley. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the event weekend will offer a broad range of art and activities for everyone. Website: http://artwalkkingston.com
Hurley Heritage Day
September 19, 2026
Hurley Heritage Society, Town of Hurley Library and Schoolhouse Lane, Hurley
Vendors, food trucks, historical exhibits, children’s activities, live music and more.
Korea Festival 2026
September 19, 2026 from noon to 6pm
Twin Star Orchards, 155 North Ohioville Road, New Paltz
Cost of admission: $30
Join us for the debut of Twin Star Orchards’ Korea Festival 2026 where you can explore a lively market filled with local producers of Korean foods, beverages, art, skincare and more! Featuring keynote speaker Esther Choi, chef of Mŏkbar and Miss Yoo in NYC, known for her Food Network appearances and collaborations with YouTube sensation Uncle Roger, come celebrate a modern version of Chuseok in the orchard! There will be live music, wood-fired pizza, burgers and BBQ but with a Korean-inspired flair. Website
Voices of Revolution 250th Lecture Series: Making Thirteen Clocks Strike as One
Friday, September 25, 2026 at 6:30pm
Cost of admission: Free
Senate House, 296 Fair Street, Kingston
Robert G. Parkinson, author and professor of History at Binghamton University, presents his talk Making Thirteen Clocks Strike as One: Race, Fear and the American Founding on the topic of America’s founding and his important book 13 Clocks: How Race United The Colonies And Made the Declaration of Independence. It was a miracle that the thirteen American colonies were able to stick together and all declare independence as one. How was it possible that thirteen clocks were able to strike at once? This talk explores how patriot leaders like John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson unified the colonies and made American independence possible -- through their use of fear and race. This lecture is FREE and will take place in the Senate House Museum Building. No reservations are required. For more information call 845-338-2786 or email SenateHouseSHS@parks.ny.gov
2026 Free Fishing Days in New York
The requirement for a freshwater fishing license is waived September 26 (National Hunting and Fishing Day), and November 11 (Veterans Day).
"Dahlias: Cultivation, Care and a Remarkable Hudson Valley Legacy" Part of Beatrix Farrand Garden Series of Garden Talks with Kate Cahill
Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 10:30 to 11:30am
Cost of admission: $15, free for members
Beatrix Farrand Garden at FDR National Historic Site, 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park
Enjoy an introduction to growing dahlias – from soil preparation, planting and staking to seasonal care, pest management, tuber digging and more. This talk also explores the rich local history of dahlias in Dutchess County, where enthusiasts helped shape America’s early dahlia tradition. Ideal for both new and experienced gardeners, this program blends practical guidance with our regional horticultural heritage. Space limited. Register
New York Pawpaw Festival
Saturday, September 26 - Sunday, September 27, 2026 from 11am to 11pm
Magic Forest Farm, 134 Bucks Ranch Road, Coeymans Hollow
Cost of admission: $61
Pawpaw is a delicious fruit native to New York and much of the east coast! The New York Pawpaw Festival will feature keynote speakers presenting on growing Pawpaw, native plants, ecosystem restoration, agroforestry and regenerative agriculture. Guests can enjoy Pawpaw tastings, food and art vendors, interactive workshops, forest identification walks and live music! The NY Pawpaw Festival is child friendly and fun for all ages! Website
Garrison Craft
October 3-4, 2026 from 10am to 5pm
Cost of admission: $10, $9 seniors, $5 veterans, free for kids under 12
23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison
Featuring exceptional juried artisans, live music, food, and stunning river views, all while directly supporting local artists and our community art programs https://bit.ly/GC2026Tickets
18th Century Autumn Fest
Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 11am to 4pm
Cost of admission: Free
296 Fair Street, Kingston
Experience some key Autumn activities from the 18th century and enjoy the season. There will be demonstrations of blacksmithing, meat smoking, candle dipping, pressing apples, and more. There will also be live performances of juggling, fire spitting and unicycling along with crafts for visitors of all ages and guided tours of Senate House and access to the site’s museum featuring two brand new exhibits. All outdoor event activities are free and family-friendly. Tour admission to the Senate House and Museum is $7/Adults, $5/Seniors, and Children 12 and under are free. Website
Italian Heritage Day Festival
Sunday, October 11, 2026 from noon to 6pm
Cost of admission: Free
1010 Route 22, Brewster
Italian Heritage Day Festival celebrating Italian culture with live music and many vendors. http://putnamitalianac.org
“Re-Thinking Fall Clean-Up” Ashley Gamell Part of Beatrix Farrand Garden Series of Garden Talks
Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 10:30-11:30am
Cost of admission:$15, free for BFGA members
Beatrix Farrand Garden at FDR National Historic Site, 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park
Join Beatrix Farrand Garden Director of Horticulture Ashley Gamell, ecological landscape designer, for a presentation and garden stroll exploring the fall season and how we can best utilize it to boost garden beauty and extend the bloom season into winter, all while supporting a bounty of life. Ashley will highlight spectacular fall bloomers in the walled garden and the wild garden, and share her approach to fall gardening for a lush, earth-friendly garden. Space limited. Register
Kiwanis Club of Newburgh Scholarship Run Walk
Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 9am
Cost of admission: $30
Chadwick Lake Park, 1702 NY-300, Newburgh
Come out and support the Kiwanis Club of Newburgh foundation while enjoying a 4 mile trail run/walk around beautiful Chadwick Lake Park. There will be music, medals and awards, raffles, food, and great energy. All proceeds support educational and enrichment opportunities for children of the community. $30 for adults and $20 for students K-12. Website
20th Annual Walk for Wishes
Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 9am to 2pm
Cost of admission: $15
Kingsland Point Park, 299 Palmer Avenue, Sleepy Hollow
Walk for Wishes: A Sleepy Hollow Family Fun Fall Festival returns on October 25, 2026, transforming the historic village into a heartwarming, Halloween-themed celebration for all ages. This family-friendly fundraiser brings together wish families, volunteers, sponsors, and the community to raise vital funds for children with critical illnesses - all set against the enchanting backdrop of Sleepy Hollow. Enjoy a scenic stroll along the Hudson River’s River Walk, interactive photo ops, a legendary glass pumpkin patch, live music, food trucks, games, costume contests (pets included!), face painting, crafts, and more. Perfect for locals and visitors alike, the festival pairs perfectly with a visit to Sleepy Hollow’s famous haunts. Walk for Wishes is more than a fun fall day - it's a chance to make a difference. Join us for an unforgettable experience where autumn magic meets meaningful impact. Website
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