This week’s calendar (9/14-9/20/26)

Hudson River State Hospital and Mental Health in America
Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6pm
Cost of admission: Free with registration required
Boardman Road Branch Library, 141 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie
The lecture will focus on the abbreviated history of mental health in America, the development of a public care system in New York State, the role of the Hudson River State Hospital, including the development of a public care system in New York State and the role of the Hudson River State Hospital. In light of the recent fire on the lower campus, the museum will present an educational series about the facility's history and the roles they played in the society, both local and abroad. Presented by Joseph Galante. Register

Wild America: A Celebration of Biodiversity
Monday, September 14, 2206 at 6:30pm
Warner Library, Tarrytown
Join the Wolf Conservation Center in a celebration of the United States of America’s biodiversity in an exploration of the unique flora and fauna that make up our home. Learn more about the history of species in our country, and learn what makes us special, and what makes us strong. Register

National Voter Registration Day
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Various locations including the Morton Memorial Library and Community House in Rhinecliff, and the Desmond Fish Public Library in Garrison
Registration forms, absentee ballot applications and information for the upcoming elections. 845-876-2903

Energy Savings Simplified
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 from 2 to 6pm
Highland Falls Library Community Room, 298 Main Street, Highland Falls
Attendees will get one-on-one support from trained Energy Advisors to complete applications on-site for programs that lower monthly utility costs for income-eligible New Yorkers. Reservations are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. RSVP to reserve a spot with an Energy Advisor: RSVP

Community Yoga
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

Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker
September 16-27, 2026
Cost of admission: $75-$80
Bannerman Island, departing from Beacon
Sent to Castle Dracula to deliver deeds to the infamous Count, Jonathan Harker finds himself being held captive. When Jonathan escapes, his worst fear is confirmed: Count Dracula is an undead creature of the night. With the help of Van Helsing and other friends, Jonathan sets off on a mission to find and destroy Count Dracula before he becomes more powerful than ever. Featuring actor Duane Boutté (Sex and the City, Alabama Shakespeare, Lincoln Center) and Director Christian Conn (Asolo Rep, Guthrie Theatre). Website

The Sludge War Documentary
September 17, 2026 at 7pm
Time & Space Limited, Hudson
Cost of admission: $10
The Sludge War is a new investigative documentary exposing a secretive government program that rebrands toxic waste as fertilizer and spreads it on farms, gardens, high schools, parks, and throughout the places where we live, work, and play. Website

The Pyrocene: Living in the New Age of Fire
Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 7pm
Virtual and in-person at the Cary Institute, Millbrook
A science conversation featuring environmental historian Stephen Pyne, a leading authority on the relationship between people and fire, including the history of fire management. He will be joined in conversation by Cary ecologist Winslow Hansen, who directs a national collaborative aimed at reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires. In-person + Live stream

The Democracy Plays
September 17-20, 2026
Cost of admission: $22, $20 members
The Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale
An evening of ten-to-twelve-minute, original plays by Hudson Valley playwrights. Website

The Importance of Being Earnest
September 18-20, 2026
Cost of admission: $20-$30
Wilderstein Historic Site, Rhinebeck
Presented in partnership with the New Deal Creative Arts Center. Pre-show tours available. Website

The Traitor’s Wife: A Talk with Allison Pataki
September 18, 2026 from 5:30 to 6:30pm
Cost of admission: Free
Putnam History Museum, 63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, Cold Spring
New York Times bestselling author Allison Pataki will discuss her historical novel The Traitor’s Wife. Set during the American Revolution, The Traitor’s Wife explores the story of Peggy Shippen Arnold and her husband, infamous traitor Benedict Arnold. Please note, this is the registration for the September 18th talk at the Putnam History Museum. To register for September 19 talk at the Reed Memorial Library, please go to carmellibrary.org Website

Beat Bingo: 80s, 90s & 00s Music Bingo Rave
Friday, September 18, 2026 at 6pm
Barton Orchards, 63 Apple Tree Ln, Poughquag
Cost of admission: $30
No Balls, Just Beats. The Hudson Valley’s BIGGEST Music Bingo Party! The award-winning team behind Hudson Valley Trivia Co.’s wildly popular weekly Music Bingo and Trivia nights is bringing their BIGGEST event ever – BEAT BINGO – to Barton Orchards. Website

L’Alliance New York presents Lenio Kaklea’s The Birds
September 18-19, 2026
Cost of admission: -/+ $30
PS21: Center for Contemporary Performance, Chatham
As part of the 2026 Crossing The Line Festival, choreographer Lenio Kaklea continues her exploration of ecology through dance. In The Birds, she takes inspiration from the ways in which birds structure their behavior through dance and song, from mating rituals to hunting patterns. Website

The Gernsheim Festival: Rediscovering a Master
September 18-20, 2026
Cost of admission: $0-$15
Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson
A far-reaching program dedicated to restoring 19th-century German composer Friedrich Gernsheim’s standing as a master composer and to promote the incorporation of his masterworks into the classical music canon. Website

The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze
September 18 - November 8, 2026
Van Cortlandt Manor
This year features an expanded trail with a brand-new creature feature forest featuring classic movie monsters, a one-of-a-kind DJ Punk N’ Spice dance party, and more. Tickets

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

Plantasia
September 19-20, 2026
Cost of admission: $75, $140 weekend pass
Seed Song Farm Center, 160 Esopus Avenue, Kingston
The festival celebrates the 50th anniversary of Mort Garson’s iconic Moog album Mother Earth’s Plantasia. The lineup includes Laraaji, SPELLLING, Marry Lattimore, the first ever live orchestral scoring of Plantasia, plus botanical workshops, a curated plant workshop, farm animal meet-and-greet, hayrides and more. Website

2026 Cemetery Crawl
September 19–October 25, 2026
Cost of admission: Free
7562 North Broadway, Red Hook
Discover the people and stories of Red Hook through the free 2026 Cemetery Crawl, presented by Historic Red Hook. Explore more than 100 biographies online, listen to recorded stories, use the interactive map, or visit six historic cemeteries in person. From September 19 through October 25, participants of all ages can also join a friendly, flexible scavenger hunt. Search for symbols and names, complete creative autumn challenges, and participate as casually—or as competitively—as you like. Everyone who submits a hunt receives a participation prize and is entered into the grand-prize drawings at the finale on Sunday, October 25, at the Elmendorph Inn. Participation is free. Registration opens September 19 and provides access to the 2026 Crawl materials. The Elmendorph Inn is the Crawl’s home base; cemetery locations and directions are provided through the interactive map. Website

Hurley Heritage Day
Saturday, 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.

Explore Red Hook’s Historic Tavern
September 19–October 16, 2026 (select open days)
Cost of admission: Free
Elmendorph Inn, 7562 North Broadway, Red Hook
Step inside the Elmendorph Inn and explore “A Seat at the Table,” a new immersive exhibit about the building’s history as a tavern, gathering place, workplace, and center of community life. Visitors can hear an immersive soundscape, try hands-on activities, explore reproduction objects, discover stories of the people who gathered here, and make a take-home tea and punch blend inspired by historic recipes. Admission is free. Open days and hours vary; visit the event website for the complete schedule and visitor information. Website

Millbrook Community Day
Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9am to 3pm
Village of Millbrook
Scarecrow contest, strolling musicians from the Millbrook Arts Group, pumpkin decorating, a parade at noon, Doc Gooden meet and greet, The Great Millbrook Bake Off, and more. Website

Hardscrabble Day
Saturday, September 19, 2026 beginning at 10am
Village of Red Hook
A day of family-friendly activities, classic car show, magic show, food vendors and live music featuring Saints in the City playing the music of Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. https://www.hardscrabbleday.org

Beating Back Invasive Plants
Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 10am to 11:30am
Cost of admission: Free
274 Normung Road, Ghent
Addison Kubik of the Capital Region’s Partnership for Invasive Species Management (PRISM) will lead a talk on creating a framework for controlling invasive species and promoting a biodiverse mix of native plant communities on your land. Website

Fungi in the Field
Saturday, September 19, 10:30am and 1pm
Storm King Art Center, New Windsor
Hike through the fields, forests, and sculptures of Storm King in search of mushrooms, guided by experts from the New York Mycological Society, Anna Efanova and Matthew Rozanoff. Then channel your observations in a hands-on creative workshop. Register

Rhinebeck Porchfest
Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 11am to 6pm
Cost of admission: Free
Various locations in the Village of Rhinebeck
A full day of live music on porches across the village. Website

11th Annual Moon Festival
September 19-20, 2026; Saturday from 11am to 9pm, Sunday from 11am to 6pm
Cost of admission: Free, $5 parking
517 Nerversink Drive, Port Jervis
This family-friendly celebration highlights the vibrant traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Visitors can explore an expansive marketplace featuring over 70 authentic food vendors serving regional Asian street food, specialty dishes, and seasonal desserts and local products. The main stage features continuous live cultural entertainment throughout the weekend, including traditional dragon and lion dances, musical performances, and martial arts demonstrations. A dedicated family zone offers interactive children's games and activities. Website

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

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

Woodstock Festival at Sweet Clover Farm
Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 2 to 10pm
Sweet Clover Farm, 10 Sweet Clover Road, Highland Mills
Cost of admission: $10 advance, $15 at the door
A popular tradition is returning to Sweet Clover Farm in Highland Mills – Woodstock Festival, which was held at the property under its previous ownership and became a favorite with Hudson Valley locals, is being revived by Sweet Clover Farm for an eight-hour celebration of the music and spirit of the Woodstock era. The festival runs from 2–10 PM with a Woodstock-inspired marketplace, food and cocktails, and live music from Jackson Goebel and Ugly Einstein, culminating with headliner KISS THE SKY: The Jimi Hendrix Experience, an immersive production that uses replica '60s instruments and stage gear, historically accurate wardrobes and visual elements to recreate Hendrix's concert experience—including his legendary Woodstock era. Website

Opening Reception: Jean-Marc Superville Sovak: Open for Unfinished Business
Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 4 to 6pm
The Dorsky Museum of Art, SUNY New Paltz
Working simultaneously as artist, researcher and curator, Jean-Marc Superville Sovak brings newly commissioned installations and site-specific works into conversation with historical materials and rarely seen loans, transforming the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art into a speculative site for rewriting regional histories of place-making and labor. By presenting his own artworks alongside these materials, he invites visitors to reconsider how the Hudson Valley's history is told, imagining a multivocal past and a more restitutive relationship to the present. On view through December 6, 2026. Website

Talk on Edna St. Vincent Millay and Steepletop
Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 4 to 5:30pm
Cost of admission: Free
Christ Church Episcopal, 431 Union Street, Hudson
Millay Society literary officer and secretary Krystyna Poray Goddu will present a look at the life and work of legendary poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, including her 25 years at Steepletop, her home in Austerlitz.

Music in the Parks
Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 6-7:30pm
Cost of admission: Free
TR Gallo Park, Kingston
Featuring M’Bollo and Amadou Diallo at TR Gallo Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnics, and bug spray.

Film Screening – Seven Sentinels: Lighthouses of the Hudson River
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 7pm
Cost of admission: $12
Hudson River Maritime Museum, Homeport Barn, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston
Of the dozens of lighthouses and warning lights that once dotted the Hudson River, only seven remain. This iconic American river was a transportation super highway long before automobiles were invented, and enabled the rise of New York City and westward expansion into the interior of this country. Throughout almost two centuries of America's explosive growth, these lighthouses kept watch, guarding the safety of the Hudson’s waterborne traffic. Commissioned and produced by HRMM, and directed, filmed and edited by Jeff Mertz of Moonbow Imaging, "Seven Sentinels" explores the history of the Hudson River’s seven remaining lighthouses and the keepers that lived in them, as told by the people interpreting and caring for the structures today. The Hudson River Maritime Museum's concept for this film grew out of decades of Hudson River lighthouse interpretation, including research, exhibits, articles, short films and presentations. The film places the lighthouses in historic context, tells the fascinating stories of the buildings themselves and their keepers, and outlines how these seven have survived to the present day, and how to preserve them for generations to come. Website

20/20 One-Act Festival
Continues through September 19, 2026
Cost of admission: $27
Depot Theatre, 10 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison
New works from 15 playwrights from the region. Tickets

Catoberfest #14 2026
Sunday, September 20, 2026 from 3 to 7:30pm
Cost of admission: Free
Hudson Valley Brewery, 7 East Main Street, Beacon
Come enjoy the fall feline celebration of food, refreshments, music, and kid friendly events to help support Mid Hudson Animal Aid (MHAA), a no-kill, free-range cat sanctuary in Beacon, NY. Admission to Catoberfest is free. Beverages and food will be available for purchase at the event with a portion of the sales being donated to MHAA. Website

Threshold by Candlelight
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 6pm
Cost of admission: Free
Tempo Performing Arts Center, 29 Wurts Street, Kingston
This candlelit, compline-inspired offering invites participants to gather in the dark to collectively tend grief and receive comfort through song. Rooted in the tradition of night prayer, the evening creates space to be with what we carry as we enter the season of descent, honoring the losses, endings, and transformations that accompany the passage into autumn and the darkening months. Songs from the Threshold Choir’s non-denominational repertoire will be offered as a gentle act of communal care, providing a sonic container for listening, rest, and reflection in the reverberant church space at Tempo Performing Arts Center in Kingston. This offering creates an opportunity for community healing through shared presence and loving attention, while also offering an introduction to the work of the Mid-Hudson Threshold Choir and the service it provides to individuals and communities in times of transformation. Participation is free. Registration requested so we can prepare the space accordingly. This offering is part of the fall cycle within the Greater Mysteries project — an ongoing seasonal exploration of the sacred cycles of life, death, and rebirth through the timeless arts of music, myth, and ritual. Website

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ONGOING EVENTS

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

The Great Give Back Food Fight
Through October 17, 2026
A food fight where everyone wins – Donate food to your local library in either Dutchess and Ulster County.

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

AquaBlitz
September 23 from 3 to 6pm
Cost of admission: Free
Kingston Point Park
Discover what’s living in your local creek and watershed. (Here’s a hint: eels, crayfish, and more!) Help a team of biologists collect data on fish, amphibians, plants, and other cool critters, and enjoy arts and crafts and other fun activities. Continues September 25 from 3 to 6pm at Malcolm X Park in Poughkeepsie, and September 28 from 3 to 6pm at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum in Poughkeepsie. Website

An Evening of Books, Water & Community
Wednesday September 23, 2026 from 5:30 to 7pm
Cost of admission: Free
Event Address: Rough Draft Bar & Books, 82 John St, Kingston
Join the Hudson River Watershed Alliance for an evening celebrating the connections between water, literature, and community featuring regional author Akiko Busch, who will read selections from her new book, From the Millpond to the Sea. The book explores our human connections to water and the complex considerations surrounding dam removal—topics that resonate deeply with the Hudson River Watershed Alliance’s work to strengthen watershed communities and support collaborative watershed governance. Before and after the reading, take time to connect with fellow water enthusiasts, browse a curated selection of books recommended by HRWA staff and board members, and enjoy a drink at the bar. During the event, 10-percent of sales will be donated to support the Alliance’s mission of protecting and strengthening watershed communities. https://hudsonwatershed.org/an-evening-of-books-water-community/

Climate Future Film Festival
Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Morton Memorial Library and Community House, Rhinecliff
Ten award-winning short films from four continents. 845-876-2903.

Fall Book Fair for Grown-Ups
Friday, September 25, 2026 from 4 to 7pm
Cost of admission: $10
Rose Hill Farm, Red Hook
Explore tables of books, grab a gyro from Oh My Gyro, vegan treats from The Flour Forest, flash tattoos from Twin Tides Tattoo and drinks from Rose Hill’s taproom. All proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to Dutchess Land Conservancy. Tickets

Greater Mysteries
September 25-26, 2026 from 6 to 10pm
Widow Jane Mine, 668 Route 213, Rosendale
Cost of admission: $33
Greater Mysteries returns to Widow Jane Mine for two immersive evenings of live music, storytelling, and shared experience inside one of the Hudson Valley’s most extraordinary natural spaces. Together, we’ll explore the timeless human experience of transformation through sound, myth, and ritual. Website: https://widowjanemine.ticketspice.com/greater-mysteries-2026

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

Walkway at Night
September 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 October 24, 2026. RSVP at walkway.org/walkwayatnight

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).  

Weekend Hike: “Storm King Mountain”
Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 8:30am
Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz
This is a moderate to strenuous 7-mile hike on trails and woodland roads led by Siu S. Yuen. Advance registration is required. Registration is limited to 12 hikers. Registrants will receive the meeting location by email. There is no fee for this program. Registration will close 48 hours before the hike. Website

Hudson Valley Garlic Festival
September 26-27, 2026
Cost of admission: $15
Cantine Field, Saugerties
Garlic! More garlic! Chef demos, lectures, live music and more. No alcohol, no smoking, no pets, no soliciting, no bicycles, no recreational scooters or skate boards allowed. https://www.hvgf.org

Woodsist Festival
September 26-27, 2026
Arrowood Farms, Accord
Featuring Destroyer, Cate Le Bon, Mdou Moctar solo, Woods, Frogs, Okonski, Ryan Davis and more. Website

Fall Workshop: Exploring and Conserving Hudson Valley Forests
Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 9 to 11:30am
Cost of admission: Free with registration required
Dutchess County
Field workshop hosted by Hudson River Estuary Program’s Conservation and Land Use Team and Hudsonia on how communties and land managers can proactively protect forests through land-use and conservation planning and policy. This workshop is especially designed for members of municipal boards and committees, land trust staff and others who are regularly engaged in land-use planning or policymaking. Priority registration will be given to those individuals who have less experience related to forests. Municipal training certificates for 2.5 hours of credit will be available. Register

The Healing Powers of Native Plants
Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 10 to 11:30am
Cost of admission: Free
274 Normung Road, Ghent
A discussion and walk around the nursery with the founders of Heart Spring Gardens, Jean-David Derreumaux and Ben Davis, getting to know local native medicinal plants through phenomenological observation. Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-healing-powers-of-native-plants-tickets-1997909457971

"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

Fall Community Day at Southlands
Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 11am to 3pm
Cost of admission: Free
Southlands, 5771 US Route 9, Rhinebeck
Enjoy pony rides, face painting, children’s crafts, food trucks, farm animals, local community organizations, and a special visit from Senior Investigator Mary Elena Moran and Pumpkin, her magnificent Belgian horse. Come enjoy the horses, nature, and beautiful 200-acre Southlands property. Free and open to all! Website: http://southlands.org

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

Hudson River Hooray! Concert for Kids
Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 2pm
Cost of admission: $9
Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston
Join Music Lady extraordinaire Emily Music for Kids for an hour long rollicking musical celebration of our beautiful, historic Hudson River. Sing, celebrate, and dance along to songs about sailing, paddling, the many boats that travel up and down the Hudson, crawdads, and fishing. And sing along to music by Hudson River hero, Pete Seeger, too! Emily Music for Kids is Emily Ellison, a Master Degree Teacher and award winning children’s music lady with over 20 years creating fun filled, interactive, hands-on music, visual arts, history and science programs for people of all ages, cultures and abilities all over New York City, and beyond. Concert will take place in HRMM's Homeport Barn, located on HRMM's main campus. Website: http://fh2x46.s.gy/bwLtnr

Musical Chairs: A Unique HRM Fundraiser
Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 3 to 5pm
Cost of admission: $20 and up
Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers
An afternoon of music, friendly competition, food, drinks, and plenty of chances to laugh along the way. There will be separate rounds for children and adults, so everyone has a chance to play, and winners will take home prizes. Tickets

The First Ladies Coalition
Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 2pm
Mahopac Public Library
First Ladies Eleanor Roosevelt, Jackie Kennedy, Lady Bird Johnson, and Mary Todd Lincoln time-travel to Colleen's Sewing Shop. Colleen, an ex-convict and a survivor of domestic violence, now empowered by these women -- finds her core to survival via their courage and commitment to humanity. When past trauma threatens to derail her, this collaboration with the First Ladies unleashes her deepest strengths - to defy past stereotypes and fearlessly contribute to the world in shocking fashion. Register

Big Band Swing at TCCC - OUTDOORS!
Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 2pm
Tompkins Corners Cultural Center, 729 Peekskill Hollow Road, Putnam Valley
Cost of admission: $25
Get ready to swing! Marc Pekowsky’s 18-piece Private Stock Jazz brings the power, energy, and excitement of a big band to TCCC for an unforgettable outdoor concert featuring legendary standards, classic swing, and timeless jazz favorites. A longtime friend of Tompkins Corners, Pekowsky and his seasoned ensemble present this special Fall Benefit with all proceeds supporting TCCC—so come enjoy an exceptional afternoon of music while helping keep the arts thriving in Putnam Valley. http://www.eventbrite.com/e/1998436627750?aff=oddtdtcreator

20 Years of Simply Leap!
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 from 10:30am to 12:30pm
Cost of admission: Free
CoWork Kingston, 8 North Front Street, Kingston
Celebrate 20 years of helping Hudson Valley business leaders and owners create meaningful work, step boldly into visibility, and be scared & do it anyway! Ribbon cutting and group photo at 11am. This celebration is the culmination of working with individuals, small businesses, nonprofits, corporations, government departments and more to build meaningful strategy, clarify goals and messaging, and create authentic connection. Her two books have helped clients and readers chart their own paths and leap more confidently: her memoir "I'm scared & doing it anyway" and "Simply Leap: Seven lessons on facing fear and enjoying the crap out of your life." Another big part of this was the founding and growth of Hudson Valley Women in Business, a 3000+ strong community of women at every stage of business ownership who lean on and learn from one another. Because women do business differently. All welcome to join. There is so much to celebrate! More about Lauree is at: laureeostrofsky.com + More about HVWiB is at: http://hvwib.org Website: http://eventbrite.com/e/20-years-of-career-business-leaping-tickets-1996517531682

Highlands Autumn Invitational
September 30 - October 4, 2026; October 7 - 11, 2026 from 9am to 5pm
Cost of admission: Free
217 Depot Hill Road, Amenia
Highlands is a multi-day equestrian and lifestyle event set in the heart of the Hudson Valley. Anchored by international show jumping competition, the event welcomes top riders and horses from around the world for a week of sport, community, and celebration. The weekend culminates with the Bridlemont Concours, a curated exhibition of rare and significant automobiles and motorcycles, uniquely set alongside world-class equestrian competition.

Guest Speaker Series: Former Senior Advisor to Vice President Harris, Opal Vadhan
Thursday, October 1, 2026 from 5:30 to 7pm
Cost of admission: Free
6415 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck
During a 1-hour conversation titled “Women, Community and the American Dream,” the Clinton Clinton Community Library will host Opal Vadhan, former Senior Advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris and longtime Executive Assistant and Trip Director to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton. Vadhan will share the stories of five women, their communities and the enduring promise of the American dream. She will reflect on intimate stories from her time supporting the only two women ever nominated for President by a major political party, the support of her personal and professional relationships, and the lasting lessons she’s learned. Website

Archtober Newburgh
October 2-4 and October 23-25, 2026
ADS Warehouse, 105 Ann Street, Newburgh
A citywide celebration of architecture, design, preservation, and community. Featuring more than 50 free events, the festival highlights Newburgh's rich architectural heritage while connecting residents and visitors with local resources, organizations, and initiatives shaping the city's future. From guided walking tours and hands-on rehabilitation workshops to exhibitions, family programming, lectures, and special events, Archtober Newburgh offers opportunities for all ages to explore and engage with the built environment. https://archtobernewburgh.org

Fall Flannel Festival
October 2-4, 2026 from 10am to 7pm
Cost of admission: Free
35 Phillips Ave, Highland
Fun family friendly festival- free admission, food, live entertainment, flea market, games, flannel fashion show, and pet friendly. Website: http://www.facebook.com/St-Augustine-Church-Highland-New-York-1608304412793040/

2026 Hudson Jazz Festival
October 2-4, 2026
Hudson Hall
Featuring Cuban-born MacArthur Fellow and GRAMMY-winning drummer Dafnis Prieto with his Sí o Sí Quartet; South African vocalist Vuyo Sotashe and American pianist Chris Pattishall, premiering a new Hudson Hall commission; and acclaimed vocalist Shenel Johns. hudsonhall.org/hudson-jazz-festival

Divine Essence in Portraiture Workshop
October 2-4, 2026
Omega Institute, 150 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck
Cost of admission: $420
Join award winning photographer and filmmaker Jeanny Tsai for an immersive portrait photography workshop at the Omega Institute. Open to all levels of experience. Website: https://www.eomega.org/workshops/divine-essence-portraiture. For specific questions about the workshop, email jeannymatm@gmail.com

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

Native Seed Collection Workshop
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 10am
Cost of admission: Free
274 Normung Road, Ghent
A workshop and walk with Molly Marquand, Columbia County resident, botanist with Trillium Invasive Species Management, and plant taxonomist with extensive experience in native seed collection and conservation, focused on collecting seeds to promote more native plants in our region. http://www.eventbrite.com/e/seed-collection-workshop-tickets-1997909493076

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

The Archaeology of 1776: Discovering New York’s Revolutionary Landscapes
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at noon
Mahopac Public Library
From August to November 1776, the future of the United States hung in the balance. While the Declaration of Independence marked the nation's birth, it was the pivotal battles and events across New York City and Westchester County that ensured its survival. Overshadowed by Trenton, Valley Forge, Saratoga, and Yorktown, these local engagements made those later victories possible. Discover the history and archaeology of this critical period, and uncover the hidden Revolutionary landscapes beneath today's roads, parks, beaches, golf courses, and campuses. Register

Poughkeepsie Farm Project Harvest Fest
October 3, 2026 at noon
Cost of admission: Free
Poughkeepsie Farm Project, 51 Vassar Farm Lane, Poughkeepsie
Spend the afternoon on 12 acres of working farmland with live music all day across two stages, headlined by Pulso de Barro, the Kingston-based collective bringing Son Jarocho from Veracruz. Browse a makers market of local artisans, eat and drink from area food vendors, pick your own flowers, and bring the kids for story time and hands-on activities in the education garden. Teens can join workshops led by our Leaders in Training program. Harvest Fest is pay what you can, with a $10 suggested donation. Everyone is welcome. Proceeds support PFP's sustainable farming, food access, and education work in Poughkeepsie. Rain or shine. Website: http://farmproject.org/harvestfest

Opiod Overdose Response Training
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

Where the Rivers Meet: A Knowledge Sharing with Saif Azzuz, Jamie Holt and Joe Baker
Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 2 to 3:15pm
Cost: Free with admission
Storm King Art Center, New Windsor
A conversation with 2026 Outlooks artist Saif Azzuz around his work weych-pues / tàkhòne (where the rivers meet) (2026), alongside Yurok fisheries technician, Jamie Holt, and Joe Baker, co-founder and Executive Director of Lenape Center. The program brings together perspectives from Indigenous communities and conservation efforts centered on the Klamath and the Hudson rivers to explore the intimate bonds between humans and the natural world. The conversation will be moderated by Associate Curator, Eric Booker. Website

Rachelle Garniez live at The Barn at Hudson Hollow
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 7pm
The Barn at Hudson Hollow, 182 Schultz Hill Road, Staatsburg
Cost of admission: $30
Rachelle Garniez is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and recording and performing artist who has collaborated with Thomas Dolby, Jack White, Suzzy Roche, and the VickiKristinaBarcelona trio. Rachelle will celebrate the release of her new album "Born In Time." https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rachelle-garniez-live-hudson-hollow-barn-tickets-1998930271251?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Annual Harvest Picnic
October 3, 2026 from 3:30 to 7pm
Cost of admission: $150
Woodstock Sanctuary, 2 Rescue Road, High Falls
A vegan picnic held in one of the sanctuary’s cow pastures, complete with music, harvest games, and of course, time with the amazing rescued animals who call our sanctuary home. The annual Harvest Picnic is our favorite event of the year and a great way to connect with other like-minded Sanctuary supporters! Event organizers are excited to welcome back Gabrielle Grigoli of Gab’s Veg Table as our chef this year, with incredible desserts provided by Maresa Volante of Sweet Maresa's. Your ticket includes the catered picnic meal, snacks, and local wine, beer, and kombucha, and the cost of your ticket directly supports all the work we do here at the Sanctuary. Website: https://woodstocksanctuary.org/harvestpicnic

Winnakee Land Trust’s 20th Annual Barn Tour
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Cost of admission: $75, $20 kids ages 10-18, free for kids under 10
Towns of Rhinebeck, Red Hook and Clinton Corners
Knowledgeable docents will be stationed at each barn to share stories, answer questions, and bring each property to life. Along the route, enjoy exciting points of interest and scenic viewsheds that further celebrate the region’s rich agricultural heritage and today’s innovative adaptive reuse. The tour concludes with a reception beginning at 3:30 p.m. at a thoughtfully restored historic barn dating to the early 1900s on a private Red Hook estate. Relax with live music from The Decoys, seasonal farm-fresh fare from Chef Meri Puccio, local wines, and more. Tickets

An Evening with Murray Hill in conversation with Bridget Everett
Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7:30pm
Cost of admission: $32.50 includes hardcover book
The Stissing Center for Arts and Culture, Pine Plains
Join comedian Murray Hill & Bridget Everett for an intimate in conversation event celebrating the release of Murray's debut memoir Showbiz! My Life as a Middle-Aged Man Website

Opening Reception – Of Paper and Plate: Contemporary Art at Market Basket Delicatessen
Friday, October 9, 2026 from 6 to 9pm
Cost of admission: Free
Market Basket Delicatessen, 308 Wall Street, Kingston
For three days during O+ Festival Kingston 2026, Site Seen brings contemporary art into an unexpected setting: a working deli in the heart of Uptown Kingston. Presented in collaboration with O+, Of Paper and Plate brings together 14 contemporary artists inside Market Basket Delicatessen. Rather than transforming the deli into a gallery, the exhibition allows the two to coexist. The counter stays open, lunch gets made, customers come and go, and art enters a space already in motion. Taking its title from two familiar objects, paper and plate, the exhibition invites artists to consider their material, cultural and associative possibilities while responding to a place never designed for the presentation of art. Presented by Site Seen in collaboration with O+ as part of O+ Festival Kingston 2026. On view through October 11, 2026. Registration is encouraged but not required. https://www.siteseenarts.org/of-paper-and-plate-register

Game Show Dinner Fundraiser Benefiting Cronomer Valley Fire Department
October 10, 2026 at 5:15pm
Cost of admission: $50
296 North Plank Rd, Newburgh
Cronomer Valley Fire Department will be hosting a Game Show experience with a buffet dinner on Saturday, October 10th, 2026. This night will begin with a buffet dinner made by CVFD’s own chefs and continue into a fun filled “Game Show” experience by host Bob Scott. The dinner and show is a fundraiser for the membership to help fund maintenance on our buildings and grounds, parade and uniform expenses, and restock our kitchen supplies for future events. Tickets are $50 per person that includes the buffet dinner, a beverage and desert, as well as the 2 hours of entertainment. Tickets will only be available until sold out, so grab yours today! Click on the link to the “Game Show” experience for a preview of the event. Cash and valuable prizes will be awarded! As stated this is a competition between tables of eight contestants so you may want to get your groups together and reserve a table by buying all at once! So get your game show contestants together and we hope to see you there. 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

Greystone Programs 34th Annual Wine Tasting and Auction
Sunday, October 11, 2026 from 1-5pm
Cost of admission: $175
Milea, 450 Hollow Rd, Staatsburg
Experience an unforgettable afternoon at the Hudson Valley’s premier wine tasting benefit, now celebrating its 34th year. Enjoy a distinguished selection of wines, inspiring artwork, and exciting silent and live auction experiences while gathering with friends, supporters, and community leaders. Raise a glass, embrace the spirit of philanthropy, and support the mission of Greystone Programs as we work together to create meaningful opportunities and enrich the lives of those we serve. The event will raise vital funds to support Greystone Programs’ expressive arts therapy and enrichment programs for individuals living with autism and other intellectual/developmental disabilities. Website

The World of Strange Occurrences
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 6pm
Mahopac Public Library
Lance from the Pine Bush UFO and Paranormal Museum takes guests on an unforgettable journey into the mysterious and unexplained. Hear captivating tales of strange encounters and otherworldly phenomena and uncover the history, mysteries, and science behind the unknown! Register

Cultivating Hope: A Wellness Luncheon
Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 11am
Cost of admission: $250
150 Whippoorwill Rd., Suite. 1, Armonk
Pause, re-center and connect with community at a restorative day of wellness, works and lunch, benefitting Hope’s Door’s mission to protect and empower. https://hopesdoorny.org

The Beacon Sloop Club’s Pumpkin Festival
Saturday, October 18, 2026 from noon to 5pm
Cost of admission: Free
Pete and Toshi Riverfront Park, 2 Red Flynn Drive, Beacon
Live music on two solar-powered stages, food and craft vendors, environmental non-profits, children’s activities and more. http://www.beaconsloop.org/events/pumpkin-fest/pumpkin-fest.php

Write Your life as a Page Turner
October 18 and November 1, 2026 from 1 to 4pm
The Collective Cold Springs, 75 Main Street, Cold Springs
Cost of admission: $388
Clementina Esposito is a developmental editor, writing coach, and founder of the Clementina Collective, where no one writes alone. She is hosting 2 afternoons at The Collective Cold Springs. Whether you’re sitting on a half-finished memoir, thinking about leaving a legacy, or carrying a story you haven’t quite found the words for yet. You''ll go from crafting unforgettable first sentences to mastering story arcs, tension, and character depth. Website: https://clementinacollective.com/write-your-life-cold-spring

NOW WHAT? Retreats presents Welcome to the Club: The Sandwich Generation
October 18 - 21, 2026; Check-in 4pm on Sunday, check-out 10am Wednesday
Lundy Farm, Wawarsing
Cost of admission: $3,250
Now What? is a new series of boutique destination retreats for women navigating life's biggest transitions. The inaugural retreat, Welcome to the Club: The Sandwich Generation, brings together expert-led programming, private 1:1 faculty appointments, chef-prepared meals, wellness and creative experiences, and three nights at the beautiful Lundy Farm in the Hudson Valley. Space is limited to 20 women; pricing begins at $3,250 per person and varies by accommodation. Website: http://nowwhatstudios.com/

Wassaic Project’s Haunted Barn and Monster’s Ball
October 23-25; Monster’s Ball: October 24, 2026 at 7pm
Wassiac
Cost of admission: $10 individuals, $20 families, Monster’s Ball: $28 in advance only
The Haunted Mill will be in the Luther Barn for the first time; Featuring a mood swing by Judy K Suh, a monster candy feast by Walker Mettling, a fairy tale forest by Rachael McArthur, a walking-themed shadow puppet show by Theodora Skipitares, a puppet installation and performance by Jane Catherine Shaw and students from the Wassaic Project Junior Varsity Art Club, a robot escape video installation by Chris Golub and Anna Yiaxi Savvidou, a giant moth installation made of Rorschach tests by Erin Perrazzelli, a dancing clown installation and performance around a fire by Brian Whiteley, a haunted petting zoo made of recycled materials by Isabella Schubert-Jones, a giant inflatable puppet created by Nicole Banowetz and Devin Reilly, an alien robot workshop by Jeffrey Repko, and a “coin-operated” haunted music box interactive installation and performance by WHOOP DEE DOO and students from the Wassaic Project Varsity Art Club. Website

Halloween Spooktacular
October 24, 2026 from 10am to 3pm
Cost of admission: Free
8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers
The annual Halloween Spooktacular will be held on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will include Halloween-themed entertainment, a DJ dance party, Halloween-themed photo opportunities, inflatables, and Trick-or-Treat on The Green from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The trick-or-treat line will begin at Zales and end near Bath & Body Works. Candy will be distributed to children while supplies last. One trick-or-treat session per child. The event is free and no registration is required. It will be held rain or shine. Website: https://www.crosscountycenter.com/event/30734-halloween-spooktacular

“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

Voices of Revolution 250th Lecture Series: The Archaeology of Kingston, New York
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 6:30pm
Cost of admission: Free
296 Fair Street, Kingston
Professor of Anthropology at SUNY New Paltz, Joseph E. Diamond will speak on some of the eighty-two archaeological sites that he has researched within the Corporate Boundary of the City of Kingston. The talk will include other notable archaeologists that have worked in Kingston such as Dr. Bert Salwen (NYU), Sarah Bridges (NYU), Dr. Leonard Eissenberg (SUNY New Paltz), Dr. Paul Huey (OPRHP), Lois Feister (OPRHP), and Joe McEvoy (OPRHP). There will be focus on sites in Ponchhockie, as well as the Kingston Armory, the Abeel Street site, Senate House, the Persen House, the DeWitt Plot at the Old Dutch Church, and the Pine Street African Burial Ground. This lecture is free and will take place in the Senate House Museum Building. No reservations required. For more information call 845-338-2786 or email SenateHouseSHS@parks.ny.gov

Third Eye Blind Halloween
Friday, October 30, 2026 with doors at 7pm, show at 8pm
Basilica Hudson
The best-selling San Francisco group led by Stephan Jenkins. Tickets

Hung with Care
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Assembly Kingston
A very queer holiday burlesque spectacular presented by Big Gay Hudson Valley and hosted by Murray Hill. Website

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