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Upstate Art Weekend
Continues through June 29, 2026
Hundreds of exhibitions, performances and special events across the Hudson Valley and Catskills. Website
Visit Artist Jill Duffy's Farm & Field at Upstate Art Weekend
Continues through June 29, 2026 at 11am
Cost of admission: Free
338 Punsit Road, Chatham
Visit Farm & Field during Upstate Art Weekend for an exhibition of artist Jill Duffy’s work, alongside open studio, pigment demos, guided foraging walk, farm store, and self-guided trails across our 210-acre farm; free and open to the public. Website
Villa Isis: A Nordic-New York Immersive Art Experience
Continues through June 29, 2026
Cost of admission: Free
618 Plutarch Road, New Paltz
Presented by Villa Isis in collaboration with Oscar Galleri, Norway, and supported by the Norwegian Consulate General in New York. Villa Isis: A Nordic–New York Immersive Art Experience, is a site-specific exhibition and public program taking place during Upstate Art Weekend 2026. Bringing together artists from Scandinavia and New York, the exhibition explores the relationship between moving image, light, landscape, mythology, and contemporary storytelling. Through film, sculpture, sound, installation, and craft, participating artists examine how stories become embedded within place and how contemporary art can reshape our experience of the natural world. Conceived as a living gallery, the exhibition unfolds throughout the house and across its two-acre Hudson Valley property. Several rooms feature dedicated presentations by individual artists, while installations throughout the grounds create a dialogue between landscape, mythology, spirituality, and lived space. Presented in collaboration with Oscar Galleri in Norway, the project fosters cultural exchange between Nordic and American artists while exploring alternative models for experiencing contemporary art beyond traditional gallery settings. Featured art by Lise Ellingsen, Tine Surel Lange, Anki King, Avani Patel, Yasmeen Abdallah, Eliza Lu Doyle, Lisa Hennig-Olsen, Lisa Saeboe, Eva Davidova, Shayna Strype, Jens Lien, and additional invited artists. A central component of the exhibition is a program of artist films and moving-image works by Eliza Lu Doyle, Lisa Hennig-Olsen, Lisa Saeboe, Lise Ellingsen, Eva Davidova, Shayna Strype, and Jens Lien. Presented outdoors on the evening of Saturday, June 27, the screening transforms the property into an open-air cinema, bringing together works that move between experimental film, animation, and narrative storytelling. As night falls, light-based installations, illuminated sculptures, and video works activate the landscape, turning the grounds into an immersive environment where image, object, and terrain converge. The evening concludes with screenings, informal conversation, a barbecue, and Nordic flatbread provided by Norwegian Baked. Additional installations include a site-responsive sculptural work by Anki King, constructed from branches and living plant materials; suspended mylar and acrylic works by Avani Patel installed among the trees; a sculptural installation using recycled materials by Yasmeen Abdallah; and a listening installation by Norwegian composer and sound artist Tine Surel Lange. Daytime programming throughout the weekend will include sculpture workshops presented by Sculpture School and a lace-making workshop inspired by Nordic craft traditions. A selection of works by Sculpture School participants will also be presented in a temporary exhibition in the property's lower level. Website
Ashtray
On view through June 29, 2026
Cost of admission: $10
The International Museum of Dinnerware Design, 524 Broadway, Kingston
More than 100 ashtrays will be on display exploring the intersection between drinking and smoking. Website
Salsa Dancing Nights
Continues June 29, 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
Full Moon Hike and Live Music
Monday, June 29, 2026 with gates at 6:45pm
Drayton Grant Park, Burger Hill, 3158 Route 9G, Rhinebeck
Picnics welcome. Band at 7pm, sunset at 8:34pm, moonrise at 8:52pm. Website
Tideline Discovery
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 from 9:30am to 1:30pm
Cost of admission: $15
Kingsland Point Park, Sleepy Hollow
Looking for a fun way to explore the Hudson River with your child this summer? Join Clearwater's Community Tideline Programs! These half-day, hands-on summer adventures allow families to discover the Hudson River together through science, history, music, and exploration. Search for fish and other river creatures, learn about the river's past and future, and experience the shoreline like never before. Continues July 16 and August 5 at Nyack State Beach. $15 per adult/child, $5 per additional child and $8 per additional adult. Website
Music in the Parks
Wednesday, July, 2026 starting at 5pm
Cost of admission: Free
Mills Mansion
Note: Two bands this week! This week’s concert starts at 5pm with That Guy Larry followed by 4 Guys in Disguise at Mills. Series continues on July 8 with Southern Dutchess Concert Band at Vanderbilt, July 15 with Bosco and The Storm at Mills, 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
Twilight Music in the Parks
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 from 6 to 7pm
Cost of admission: Free
Walkway Over the Hudson State Park
Featuring Erin Hobson. Continues July 8 with Elly Wininger, July 15 with Storm King Skyline, July 22 with O’Sullivan’s March, and July 29 with Straight Ahead Jazz. Website
Waterfront Wednesday with Arm-of-the-Sea Theater
July 1, July 8, 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
See fireworks across the Hudson Valley, here: https://hvny.info/events/2026/fireworks
Rev250 Illuminated
July 3-5, 2026
City of Beacon
A series of outdoor digital light projections on municipal buildings and other iconic city locations.
Independence Weekend at Washington’s Headquarters
July 4-5, 2026
Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, Newburgh
Featuring Revolutionary War Trivia, musket demonstrations, a special lecture on The Declaration of Independence, Tower of Victory Tours and more. Website
The Putnam County Classic Road Race
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 7am
Cost to participate: $40-$45
Mahopac
“Race the Lake” with a 5.3-mile run around Lake Mahopac. Day-of registration available. Website
Independence Day Hike on Mount Beacon
Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 8:30 to 11am
Meet at the Scenic Hudson parking lot at the corner of Wolcott and Howland Avenues, Beacon
Along a 1.2-mile trek uphill, local historian Chris Cring will discuss the history of the mountain and Beacon’s pivotal role in the Revolutionary War, including the story behind the famous “beacon” signal fires. Website
Mekeel’s Corners Chapel Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 10am to noon
Cost of admission: Free with registration requested
Mekeel’s Corners Chapel, 321 Route 301, Cold Spring
The program will feature readings of select passages from the most important founding documents of the United States of America including the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence. Fred Martin and Karen Kapoor will lead attendees in the singing of patriotic songs and hymns. With great pleasure the program includes solo performances by Julie Heckert, Linda Speziale and Karen Kapoor of American songs by Aaron Copland and Lee Hoiby. Following the Service attendees will be invited to walk to the Mekeel’s Corners Chapel Cemetery to honor and remember the seven revolutionary war veterans buried there. Refreshments, Sabrage and a Cannon Salute will close the event. Website
The 4th Annual July Boat Parade
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 10am
Lake Mahopac
Website
Independence Day at Clermont
Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 11am to 5pm
Cost of admission: $15
Clermont State Historic Site, Germantown
Celebrate America’s 250th Independence Day at the home of the Livingston’s in Clermont. What was life like for the people of Clermont at the dawn of the Revolutionary War? See reenactors portray the daily life of these colonists through live demonstrations. Meet the Livingston family inside the historic mansion. Make a historic craft and try out a colonial game. Be entertained by the songs and stories of the era and end the day with a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Please note: The park closes at 5pm, there will be no fireworks viewing at this site.Link
Beacon Rev250 Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 11am
Cost of admission: Free
Veterans Memorial Building, Beacon
Color guard, history of the Declaration of Independence, Beacon poet laureate Ruth Danon and more.
“The Pursuit of Happiness: The Revolution Along Huguenot Street”
Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 11am to 12:30pm
Cost of admission: $17.76, $13 members, seniors, students and children under 13, free for veterans, active military and their families and children under 7
Hasbrouck House, New Paltz
Explore the historic Daniel Hasbrouck House, built in 1721, while learning how the war shaped Black patriots, Dutch loyalists, and other local revolutionaries. Website
America at 250 Birthday Cake!
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 1:30pm
Cost of admission: Free
Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Museum, Hyde Park
Join a special “America at 250” birthday cake celebration. No registration is required.
The Declaration of Independence: America’s 250th
Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 1:30 to 4pm
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site, 33 Battlefield Road, Stony Point
A short lecture and reading of the Declaration of Independence by a costumed interpreter followed by the firing of musket volleys. Website
The Nimhm Washington Legacy
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 2pm
Cost of admission: $39 and up. Update – sold out!
Constitution Island, Cold Spring
Written by Evan Pritchard and featuring internationally acclaimed violinist Daisy Jopling and the prestigious Native American dance troupe Indigenous Enterprise. The Legacy of Nimham tells the story of the extraordinary bond between George Washington and Daniel Nimham, the Native American leader who saved Washington’s life during the Revolutionary War. Website
Screening of 1776 (1972)
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 3pm
Cost of admission: Free with registration required
Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Museum, Hyde Park
The film version of the Broadway musical comedy of the same name. In the days leading up to July 4, 1776, Continental Congressmen John Adams and Benjamin Franklin coerce Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence as a delaying tactic as they try to persuade the American colonies to support a resolution on independence. Register
Celebrate Independence Symphony on the Lawn
Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 7 to 9:30pm
Cost of admission: $59, $28 kids ages 4-18, free for kids under 4
Boscobel House and Gardens, Garrison
The Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra is returning to Boscobel’s Great Lawn, where Conductor Russell Ger will be bringing his explosive artistic energy with a line-up of music inspired by fireworks and jubilation for the largest celebration in the Hudson Valley. A special feature of this year’s performance is actress Julie Ann Emery, known for her roles in Better Call Saul, Fargo, 5 Days at Memorial, and more, will be narrating Copland’s Lincoln Portrait alongside the orchestra. The concert starts at 7pm and includes a short intermission, concluding at 9:30pm. Stay for a front row seat to the West Point fireworks after the performance (weather permitting). Website
Revolutionary New Paltz
Through July 4, 2026
Cost of admission: Free
Various Locations in the Town and Village of New Paltz
The first-ever Revolutionary New Paltz, a two-month festival of family-friendly programs, tours, talks, reflections, cultural gatherings, dance classes, and exhibits. The series will explore and honor New Paltz’s history, people, place, architecture, and culture at America’s 250th. The offerings range from a walk around New Paltz to discover the different types of stone that make up the town’s buildings and an evening tour of the New Paltz Rural Cemetery to a juried art show, a performance by an indigenous storyteller with a harpist, and an artistic company depiction of key Revolutionary War events through 18th century music and songs. For lovers of music and dance, there’s salsa, line dancing, West African drumming and dance, and more. Website
Happy Birthday America BBQ Bash
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at noon
The ‘76 House, Tappan
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at the place where it all began. The ‘76 House was used as a meeting place for patriots and the tavern itself served as the 'prison' of the Revolution's most notorious spy, Major John Andre. Join us for a family-fun celebration featuring food, music, kids’ activities, beer truck, Revolutionary reenactments, musket demonstrations, and more. Website
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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
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
Exhibition: Watts per Lumen
On view through July 12, 2026
Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz
An exhibition of contemporary art that approaches light as both a material and an object of study. 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
Voyager Summer Camp: Ages 9 - 17
Monday, July 6, 2026 – Friday, August 14, 2026 from 9am to 4pm
Cost of admission: $795
Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston
Join us this summer for an exciting, new, all-day youth program combining the considerable strengths and history of the Hudson River Maritime Museum, now in its 47th year! The HRMM Voyager Program offers a truly unique, multi-activity, hands-on opportunity for young participants. Open to all skill levels, our Seafarers (9-12 years old) and Navigators (13-17 years old) will spend each day sailing for three hours, practicing boat building and woodworking for 90 minutes, and participating in other STEAM activities involving history, crafts, games, and tours on our solar tour boat Solaris, all while fostering learning, friendship, and adventure. Seafarers and Navigators will come together for a mid-day lunch onshore. The program is led by professional woodworkers, museum educators, and US Sailing Certified Instructors who help participants explore how STEAM principles apply in the woodshop and on the water. Classes are held rain or shine each day they are scheduled. We sail in light rain, but if thunderstorms threaten we stay ashore and do other activities. Website
Curious Cubs Story Time
Tuesdays in July & August 2026, July 7 - 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
Hudson River Undercover: Online Lecture
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 7pm
Cost of admission: $10
Virtual
“Hudson River Undercover” explores how working-class recreation and private surveillance collided aboard Hudson River steamboat excursions during the early twentieth century. The talk focuses on an investigation report written mere weeks after the onset of federal wartime alcohol prohibition in July 1919 by an undercover agent working for New York’s Committee of Fourteen, an influential private anti-vice organization backed by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Held in the Manuscripts and Archives Division of the New York Public Library, the investigation report reveals how wage-earning women articulated femininity and sought out individual freedoms, companionship, pleasure, and romance via Hudson River steamboat excursions at a time when authorities were particularly anxious to monitor and control working women’s leisure activities. Website: http://bit.ly/4exKng6
New York Stage and Film 2026 Summer Season
July 10 - 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
On Land & Sea with Shantyman Geoff Kaufman
July 10-11, 2026
Cost of admission: $25
Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston
The Hudson River Maritime Museum (HRMM) is pleased to welcome renowned maritime musician and storyteller Geoff Kaufman back to Kingston for two special performances celebrating the rich traditions of folk and maritime music. Audiences will have two opportunities to experience Kaufman's captivating performances. On Friday, July 10, 2026 at 7pm, Kaufman will perform in HRMM's Homeport Barn, offering an intimate evening of songs and stories drawn from maritime history, folk traditions, and contemporary themes. The following evening, Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 6pm, guests can enjoy a live musical cruise aboard HRMM's solar-powered tour vessel, Solaris, as Kaufman performs while cruising the scenic Rondout Creek. Website
Kingston Guards Vintage Baseball
Friday, July 10, 2026 at 5:30pm
Cost of admission: $5
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Rhinebeck
Continues August 14. Biplane rides after the game. Website
Fire & Thyme with Marc Von Em
Friday, July 10, 2026 at 6pm
Tompkins Corners Cultural Center, 729 Peekskill Hollow Road, Putnam Valley
Cost of admission: $30
TCCC presents Fire & Thyme, an outdoor concert celebrating the music of James Taylor, Paul Simon, and Jackson Browne. Led by acclaimed singer-songwriter Marc Von Em, the band performs beloved classics including “Fire and Rain,” “Running on Empty,” and “You Can Call Me Al.” Bring lawn chairs and a picnic, if you’d like, for this family-friendly summer concert. Refreshments available. Kids are free! Indoors in case of rain. http://www.tompkinscorners.org
She who has lived: A celebration of the Elder feminine
Friday, July 10, 2026 at 7pm
The Kiva @ Mama, 3588 Main Street, Stone Ridge
Cost of admission: $45
This ceremonial workshop is an act of reclamation for women stepping into, or deepening their relationship with the elder years-our Crone era. We gather in sacred circle to name the inherited shame stories, release with fire and celebrate the profound wisdom of our elder bodies. Website
Hidden Life of the Great Swamp Nature Hike with HVA
Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 9:30am to noon
Cost of admission: Free
Great Swamp Boardwalk on Appalachian Trail, Pawling
Join HVA on a guided exploration of New York’s Great Swamp! One of the largest freshwater wetlands in the state, you’ll learn all about the complex ecosystems that surround the boardwalk trail while looking for wildlife and discussing wetland ecology and conservation with the HVA team. Don’t miss this chance to explore one of the region’s most important habitats along the Appalachian Trail corridor! Participants will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, at the Great Swamp Boardwalk on the Appalachian Trail. This 2.5-hour hike is about 3 miles and is appropriate for all ages. Registration is limited. Website
Trailside's July Hike
Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 10am to 1pm
Cost of admission: Free, $10 parking
3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Meet in front of Bear Mountain Inn, Bear Mountain
Participants will start at the Bear Mountain Inn and follow the Appalachian Trail for 1.5 miles to the top of Bear Mountain and Perkins Memorial Tower. We will pause to take in the view and enjoy a snack. We return to the Inn via the Appalachian Trail. 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 of the but no running water. Hikers report this trail as Moderate to Hard and will involve a 1,131 ft elevation gain over the course of the 1.5 miles. Good trail shoes are essential. Trail snacks recommended. Parking fee at Bear Mountain $10 per car. Total distance 3 miles. Registration required. Website
“Harvest & Arrange: Techniques for Natural Floral Arrangements” Part of Beatrix Farrand Garden Series of Garden Talks
Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 10:30 to 11:30am
Cost of admission: $15
Beatrix Farrand Garden at FDR National Historic Site, 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park
Christine Fontana of Peony Design Studio will demonstrate how to gather seasonal stems from the garden and turning them into loose, organic designs. Guests will learn simple harvesting tips, conditioning basics, and natural arranging techniques that highlight each flower’s movement and character. Space limited. Register at www.BeatrixFarrandGarden.org
Jenna Nicholls Benefit Concert for Clearwater
Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 7:30pm
Cost of admission: $29.87
The Local Saugerties, 16 John St, Saugerties
Join Jenna Nicholls for a benefit concert for Hudson River Sloop Clearwater to support their efforts to protect the Hudson River and empower the next generation of environmental leaders through education, advocacy, sailing, and music. 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of founder Pete Seeger’s first fundraising concerts for the sloop, and the start of Clearwater’s musical heritage that continues to this day. Jenna Nicholls is a genre-blending singer-songwriter whose music evokes the golden age of the American Songbook, laced with the spirit of Hank Williams and Patsy Cline. With four albums under her belt—including a debut featured on film and television soundtracks—Jenna’s latest album, The Commuter, produced by three-time Grammy winner Larry Campbell, delivers vintage Americana with a fresh, cinematic feel. With Campbell’s masterful touch and Jenna’s unmistakable voice at the helm, the record is a modern classic—a love letter to American music in all its dusty, dreamy glory. The concert will be opened by Hudson Valley native Dorraine Scofield, a seasoned singer-violinist whose decades-long career spans bluegrass and country-rock, and who has shared the stage with Waylon Jennings, George Jones, and Charlie Daniels. This event is a project of the Clearwater Festival. Website
ArtsWestchester Mobile Art Workshops
Select Sundays – July 12, July 26, 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
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: https://www.glynwood.org/events
“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.
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/
"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
Country Line Dancing
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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