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It’z Rey: The Sinner Release Party
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 beginning at 8pm
Cost of admission: $20 in advance, $25 day of
Assembly, Kingston
Kingston’s favorite bouncer-turned-performer IT'Z REY steps out from behind the velvet rope and onto the Assembly stage for a genre-bending night of music and energy. Blending hip-hop, R&B, rock, and dance vibes, IT'Z REY brings the same larger-than-life presence he’s known for at the door—now with a mic in hand. Expect big beats, bigger moves, and nothing but hometown love. Setting the tone for the night, DJ Shaman Vybez will be spinning an electrifying mix of global grooves and local heat to keep the energy flowing. Link
Basilica Farm and Flea Holiday Market
November 28-30, 2025 from 10am to 5pm
Cost of admission: $5 per day
Basilica Hudson
Over 100 local vendors alongside Sorghum Syrup & Waffles by Sweet Freedom Farm, Oysters & Lobster Rolls by Oyster Party or Wood Fired Pizza by Breezy Hill Orchard. Link
Holiday Market at the Cannonball Factory
November 28–30, December 5–7, December 12–14, December 19–21 from 11am to 5pm
Cannonball Factory 359 Columbia Street, Hudson
Cost of admission: Free
The 2nd Annual Holiday Market at the Cannonball Factory returns to Hudson, NY for four festive weekends with 75 New Vendors each weekend! The most highly attended holiday market in the Hudson Valley, this year features 75 new vendors every weekend offering artisan foods, handcrafted pastries, craft wines and spirits, vintage fashion, jewelry, ceramics, home goods, natural beauty products, original art, and more. Enjoy cozy Hudson holiday vibes with family and friends inside the historic, beautifully restored Cannonball Factory in the heart of town. Link
Shop Small Saturday
Saturday, November 29, 2025 all day
Locally-owned shops, everywhere!
Support small businesses and all they do for our community, in-person at shops across the Hudson Valley, and online at hvnymrkt.com
Hurley Heritage Society’s Annual Holiday Boutique
Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 10am to 3pm, and Sunday, November 30, 2025 from 11am to 3pm
52 Main Street, Hurley*
A treasure trove of holiday items from seasonal decorations, tree ornaments, Christmas stockings and more, plus the museum gift shop will be open with a selection of Delft ware, Hurley tee shirts, ball caps, books, rooster mugs and other gifts. The Annual Holiday Boutique is a fundraiser for the Hurley Heritage Society and Museum, an all-volunteer organization dedicated to Preserving, Protecting, Educating and Celebrating Hurley’s unique heritage, including the operation of the Hurley Heritage Museum. *Please park in the old library parking lot next door (44 Main Street).
Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 10am to 4pm
Hopewell Hose Fire Company, 320 State Route 376, Hopewell Junction
Jewelry, woodworking, ornaments, pottery, sweet treats and more – plus, we hear Santa will be stopping by!
Wintertide Festival
Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 11am to 7pm
Kingston Waterfront
A festive day of fun, shopping and community spirit with live music from 5-7pm and a tree lighting at dusk at the foot of Broadway. Link
Family Holiday Movie Series
Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 2pm and 6pm
Cost of admission: Free
Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center
Orange County is celebrating their new ownership of the theater with two special holiday movies: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer at 2pm, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation at 6pm. Link
Germantown Community Turkey Walk
Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 2pm
Meet at the Palantine Park Pavilion, Germantown
Bring your kids, dogs, friends, families for a stroll through the trails to walk off all that pie! Hot cider will be provided at the end of the walk.
Pasta Night: The Big Lebowski on VHS
Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 8pm
Cost of admission: $8
StoryScreen, Hudson
VHS and movie-themed vendors followed by the cult classic on VHS on the big screen, with pasta and drink specials available. https://www.storyscreenpresents.com/special-screenings
Hung With Care: Big Gay Hudson Valley’s Queer Holiday Burlesque Spectacular
Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 8pm
Cost of admission: $40 and up
Assembly, 238 Wall Street, Kingston
Hung With Care, now in its 13th season, celebrates the art of nightlife and brings together some of the nation’s premier cabaret, burlesque, drag and circus arts performers for an evening of holiday entertainment unlike any other! Following the show, attendees are encouraged to stick around to drink, dance and take photos with Santa at the HUNG With Care after party - featuring DJ Go Go Gadget. Tickets
Santa on the Walkway
Sunday, November 30, 2025 from noon to 3pm
Cost of admission: Free
Walkway Over the Hudson, Ulster Welcome Center Plaza, 87 Haviland Road, Highland
Santa is making a special stop at the World’s Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge! There will also be seasonal music, candy canes, miniature donkeys, and local holiday art. Link
Theodore Dreyer’s The Passion of St. Joan
Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 2pm
Cost of admission: $6
The Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale
Plus: George Melies’ Joan of Arc (1900) with live piano accompaniment by Marta Waterman as part of the theatre’s Sunday Silents series. Link
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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
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: https://www.universe.com/events/entheon-at-cosm-2025-day-pass-tickets-6XKPF7
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/
Hudson Valley Free Day
Continues on the last Sunday of the month from 10am - 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. diaart.org/visit/visit-our-locations-sites/dia-beacon-beacon-united-states
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.
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: https://www.universe.com/events/entheon-at-cosm-2025-day-pass-tickets-6XKPF7
Hudson Valley Young Professionals’ Annual Toy Drive
Continues through December 12, 2025
Donate new, unwrapped toys to go to families served by The Arc Greater Hudson Valley and Youth Advocate Programs of Dutchess County the following locations:
Foam & Wash Shell Express & Car Wash: 1942 South Road, Poughkeepsie
Foam & Wash Car Wash & Laundromat: 1520 US-9, Wappingers Falls
Arnoff Moving & Storage: 1282 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie
S&O Construction Services: 11 Charles Street, Pleasant Valley
Chamber Office (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM): 1 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 400, Poughkeepsie
3rd Annual Holiday Market
Saturdays through December 20, 2025 from 11am to 5pm
Cost of admission: Free
155 N. Ohioville Road, New Paltz
It's that time of the year again! Join Twin Star Orchards for their annual Holiday Market, showcasing some of the best goods the Hudson Valley has to offer. Each of the market dates will feature 12+ different vendors, so you can join us each Saturday for a completely varied shopping and gifting opportunity. Enjoy gourmet sandwiches and soups in the Tasting Room, accompanied by cider and doughnuts, of course! Link
Picnic
On view through January 17, 2026
The International Museum of Dinnerware, 524 Broadway, Kingston
Picnic features the work of thirty artists in ceramic, glass, metal, plastic, paper, mixed media, watercolor, analog collage, digital photography and digital illustration. The intention of this juried and invitational exhibition is to showcase the best in contemporary design as it relates to the theme Picnic through the creation of specialized dinnerware or 2D and 3D work relating to the topic, as created by artists and designers in all media from the United States. These new creations alongside cherished historic and vintage picnic ware of bygone eras, should satiate one’s appetite for picnic fare. https://dinnerwaremuseum.org/main/picnic
Workshopping: New Work by Emily Larned
On view through January 23, 2026
Women’s Studio Workshop Gallery, 722 Binnewater Lane, Kingston
Release of Emily Larned’s new publication and exhibition which explores the conceptual workshops from the archives of Women’s Studio Workshop. https://wsworkshop.org/
Piero Manzoni: Total Space + Yoichi Ohira: Japan in Murano
On view through March 23, 2026
Magazzino Italian Art, 2700 Route 9, Cold Spring
Two visionary installations by Piero Manzoni, alongside the work of Japanese glass artist Yoichi Ohira, celebrated for seamlessly merging the centuries-old traditions of Venetian glassmaking with the refined sensibilities of Japanese aesthetics. https://www.magazzino.art/
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COMING UP
Jenga Tournament
Monday, December 1, 2025 from 6-8pm
Cost to enter: $10
Rough Draft, 82 John Street, Kingston
A tournament to benefit the YMCA Farm Project. Sign-ups are day-of, in-person only. https://kingstonymcafarmproject.org
Light in the Dark - An Advent Concert Ceries
December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025 at 7pm
Sun Heart Farm, 15367 NY-22, Stephentown
Cost of admission: $15
Featuring musical guests: December 1 - Jen Zimberg and Coco Neumann; December 8 - Soren Dietzel & Friends (contemporary saxophonist); December 15 - Jen Zimberg and Coco Neumann; December 22 - Kai Hillel (singer-songwriter). Tea and nibbles. Limited seating. RSVP Required: sunheartfarm.org/events/light-in-the-dark call/text 908-227-0004
Microplastics in Our Backyard: Science Meets Community Webinar Series – Microplastics Research in the Hudson River Estuary
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 from noon to 1pm
Virtual
New York Sea Grant and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County for a lunchtime webinar series featuring expert speakers who will explain what microplastics are, what solutions are being developed to deal with them, and what research is being conducted to help us better understand them. https://ulster.cce.cornell.edu/events/2025/10/01/microplastics-in-our-backyard-science-meets-community-webinar-series
Follow the River Lecture Series – Wrecked and Abandoned: Forgotten Vessels of the Rondout and Hudson with Emma Foster
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Cost of admission: $10, $5 members
Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston
Part of the 2025 fall lecture series. Continues on January 14 with Fossils to Foundations: How Geology Shaped New York Waterways. Link
The Art of Being Seen: A Virtual Marketing Panel for Creatives
Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 3:30 to 5pm
Virtual
Join Arts Mid-Hudson for a panel workshop designed to support artists and creatives in navigating the ever-evolving world of marketing. Learn more.
Opera Talk & Performance: La Bohème
Friday, December 5, 2025 at 7pm
Cost of admission: Free
20 Carroll Street, Poughkeepsie
La Bohème continues to be one of Giacomo Puccini's hits with memorable music and characters. This opera is about a beautiful love affair between poet Rodolfo and seamstress Mimi during Christmas in Paris. This presentation by opera singer, arts librarian, and founder of Opera Talks, Tanisha Mitchell, will include an audio-visual look at La Bohème, as well as a live aria performed by Tanisha. https://poughkeepsie.librarycalendar.com/event/hold-opera-talks-la-boheme-11634
Tamar Adler, Feast on Your Life: Kitchen Meditations for Every Day, in conversation with Lacey Schwartz Delgado
Friday, December 5, 2025 at 6pm
Oblong Rhinebeck
Tamar Adler, award-winning author of An Everlasting Meal, will talk about her new book - a record of daily delights from inside the kitchen and just outside it; designed to help you find joy every day - with Lacey Schwartz Delgado. Register
2025 Snowflake Festival
Friday, December 5, 2025 from 6-8pm
Cost of admission: Free
Uptown Kingston
Live music, tree lighting, Santa, stories with Mrs. Claus, Victorian Carolers, horse and carriage rides and more: https://kuba.network/snowflake/
Sensory Sensitive Movie: Zootopia 2
Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10am to noon (Doors open at 9am)
Roosevelt Theatre, 4060 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park
Registration for this event is required and can be completed online at: dutchessny.gov/movie.
Native Plant Seed Swap & Celebration
Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 10am to 1pm
Cost of admission: Free
The Environmental Cooperative at the Vassar Barns, 50 Vassar Farm Lane, Poughkeepsie
Celebrate NY native plants at Wild Ones Mid-Hudson Valley's first annual Native Plant Seed Swap. At this free, family-friendly event, you can learn more about how native plants support wildlife and help to create a resilient garden. The event includes kids' activities and a bake sale! If you have native plant seeds to share, bring them — cleaned and labeled — in a paper bag or envelope. No seeds to swap, no problem! Everyone is welcome to come and take home some native seeds to sow over the winter. Over 100 plant species will be available, and knowledgeable volunteers will be available to answer your questions. https://midhudsonvalley.wildones.org/events/
MJN Center Winter Craft Fair
Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 10am to 4pm
Cost of admission: Free
MJN Convention Center, Poughkeepsie
Explore a variety of handmade items, unique gifts, treats and more with over 100 local vendors. https://MJNcenter.org
Town of Clinton Historical Society’s Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 10am to 4pm
Creek Meeting House, 2433 Salt Point Turnpike, Clinton Corners
Local artists’ crafts, holiday gifts, homemade soups, baked goods and more. https://clintonhistoricalsociety.org
ArtPort Artists and Makers Holiday Market
December 6-7, 2025 from 11am to 5pm
ArtPort Kingston, 80 Smith Avenue, Kingston
A vibrant outdoor marketplace inspired by traditional European Winter Markets, featuring local artisans, hot food & drink, children’s workshops, performances, and more! https://artportkingston.org
Holiday on the Lake
Saturday, December 6, 2025 beginning at 11am
Carmel
A visit from Santa at the Reed Memorial Library at 1pm, Hayrides and trolley rides with Santa starting from Cornerstone Park, Chowder Fest, tree lighting, a Parade of Lights from 6:30 to 7:30pm and tree lighting ceremony at Lake Gleneida at 7:30pm. https://carmelcivicassoc.org
Winter Wonderland Market
December 6-7 and December 13-14, 2025 from noon to 5pm
Wassaic Project
The Wassaic Project’s first ever Winter Wonderland Market will benefit their arts education programs. Playful art kits, stocking stuffers, print editions, and fine art created by artist-in-residence alumni. https://www.wassaicproject.org/events/winter-wonderland-market
Luca Guadagnino’s After the Hunt
Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2pm
Cost of admission: Free
Upstate Films’ Orpheum Theater, Saugerties
Free screening of a psychological drama about a college professor (Julia Roberts) who finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when star student (Ayo Edebiri) levels an acusation against one of her colleagues (Andrew Garfield), and a dark secret from her own past threatens to come into the light. RSVP
A Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols
Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3pm
Cost of admission: Free with tickets required
Bardavon Opera House, 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie
This annual event celebrates the holiday season with readings from the Marist Community and music from the Marist University Singers, Orchestra and Handbell Choir. Handbell ringers from St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Poughkeepsie are this year’s special guest musicians. To reserve tickets, call the Bardavon Box Office at 845-473-2072, open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 4pm.
This Must Be The Place Opening Reception
Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 3-5pm
Wassaic Project
On view through March 14, 2026. The Wassaic Project’s 2025–2026 Winter Exhibition presents eleven artists throughout the seven floors of Maxon Mills whose practices converge around four shared concerns: personal and cultural histories; material transformation and visual symbolism; the sacred and the speculative; and immersive, reflective encounters. https://www.wassaicproject.org/exhibitions/this-must-be-the-place
December Full Moon Gathering
Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 3pm to midnight
Cost of admission: $25 and up
Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, Wappingers
Open tours, a yoga workshop, ceremony in The Great Hall, live painting, music and more. https://www.cosm.org/calendar/2025-december-full-moon-gathering-286
Winter Walk at Hudson Hall
Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 5-8pm
Cost of admission: Free
Hudson Hall, Hudson
An annual Community Canvas exhibition of local student artwork, festive musical performances, free face painting and balloon animals, and a magical Rip Van Winkle shadow puppet play created by young artists from our Shadow Puppets Workshop with Sideways Art. https://hudsonhall.org/event/winter-walk-at-hudson-hall/
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park & Chamber Music America Present Aimée Allen’s Jazz Quartet
Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 7pm
Cost of admission: $30 general admission, $15 students
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, Tivoli
An evening of jazz performed by Rising Star jazz vocalist (DownBeat’s Critic’s Poll) Aimée Allen with François Moutin (bass), Tony Romano (guitar), and Kenn Salters (drums). Tickets.
10th Anniversary of the Hudson Valley Gingerbread Competition
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Mohonk Mountain House
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Hudson Valley Gingerbread Competition by showcasing your creativity and skill in one of our most beloved holiday traditions. Compete alongside talented bakers and builders as your gingerbread masterpiece is displayed at Mohonk Mountain House and viewed by thousands of guests throughout the season. In addition to judged prizes and special awards, all entries are eligible for Viewers’ and Competitors’ Choice honors. The day also includes festive fun like photos with Santa, holiday music, and a beautifully decorated setting—plus the opportunity to support a great cause through donations to the Regional Food Bank. https://www.mohonk.com/hudson-valley-gingerbread-competition-details/
When the World Changed: Dutchess County and the Day of Infamy
Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 1pm
Cost of admission: Free with registration required
Boardman Road Branch Library, 141 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie
"A date which will live in infamy…" The famous phrase rallied the nation, but what was the tone in Dutchess County? On December 7, 1941, the United States—ranked 17th in the world in military power at the time—was unexpectedly plunged into World War II. Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor stunned the American public and galvanized support for the war. A grueling 1,365 days later, we emerged as the world's first Superpower. The program explores the questions “Should we have been, and could we have been, more prepared?” Presented by Jeffrey Urbin, Education Specialist, at the Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, and Shannon Butler, Historian, Poughkeepsie Public Library District. The Friends of the Poughkeepsie Library’s annual meeting will be held prior to the program. https://poughkeepsie.librarycalendar.com/event/friends-ppld-annual-meeting-7933
Pearl Harbor Day Film Screening: Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970)
Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2pm
Henry A. Wallace Center, FDR Library, Hyde Park
In this Academy Award-winning film, deteriorating diplomatic relations between the US and Japan lead to the decision to launch a preemptive strike to cripple the U.S. Pacific fleet. Register
Wrecked and Abandoned
Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6pm
Virtual
In the 19th century, Rondout Creek was a center of transportation and industry. The entrance to the over 100-mile-long Delaware and Hudson (D&H) Canal was accessed through Rondout Creek, here in Kingston, allowing barges carrying thousands of tons of Pennsylvania coal, Hudson Valley bricks, and other resources between the two ends of the canal. The Mary Powell, one of the “floating palaces”, as these large passenger steamboats were called, had its home port in Kingston and brought thousands of passengers across the Hudson River to New York City and back every year. Hundreds of sloops and schooners sailed the Hudson River, many travelling back and forth in Rondout Creek. Over the years, many boats and barges have been neglected, left to rot on the creek. Accidents were unfortunately inevitable, and the Rondout Creek and Hudson River are home to a plethora of forgotten, wrecked, and abandoned vessels. Sponsored by Dutchess County Library Association. Register
Morning Coffee: A Look at Climate Across the Hudson Valley
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from 8:30 to 9:30am
Virtual
Last summer, the Hudson River experienced its largest harmful algae bloom in decades, yet another indicator of how our region is impacted by climate change. One thing is certain amid our evolving reality: Understanding how our climate is shifting is paramount to adapting to its challenges. In this session, climate scientist Anton Seimon will talk about the realities of that shift across our region, while also discussing some of the past historic weather events experienced by the Hudson Valley, including blizzards, windstorms, heat and cold waves, and other severe storms. As our seasonal and climate rhythms continue to transform, Anton offers his perspective on the types of severe weather we can expect in the near and distant future, and the likelihood of their occurrences. Moderated by Matt Stinchcomb of Partners for Climate Action Hudson Valley. Register
Fields of Opportunity: Ulster County Hemp Conference
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from 9am to 6pm
Cost of admission: Free with registration required
Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel and Conference Center, Kingston
Organized by CCE Ulster, in collaboration with the Ulster County Department of Economic Development, this full day event will bring together farmers, researchers, processors, and community and business leaders to explore how hemp can shape the future of sustainable agriculture and local economies in Ulster County and beyond. Register
Fiesta Dinnerware from the collection of The Fiesta Tableware Company
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm
Cost of admission: Free
Virtual
This presentation, part of the IMoDD Unforgettable Dinnerware lecture series, will focus on the development of Fiesta with respect to shapes and colors. All of the pieces featured are from the factory’s collection, and some unusual and experimental pieces will be shown. Register
Pet First Aid Class
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Cost of admission: Free with registration required
Town of Fishkill Recreation Center, 793 Route 52, Fishkill
Training participants will learn possible life-saving skills for pets, including CPR; recognizing signs of heat stroke and hypothermia; identifying gastrointestinal issues, allergies, and poisonings; and treating injuries such as burns, eye issues, wound care and more. The training will be presented by Paul S. McNamara, DVM, Chief of Surgery at the Hudson Highlands Veterinary Medical Group. The Dutchess County Animal Response Team (DCART) will also be on hand with information on how to include pets in emergency preparedness planning. Seating is limited and registration is required and is available online at DutchessNY.gov/PetFirstAid or by emailing mrc@dutchessny.gov.
Indian Point Decommissioning Oversight Board Meeting
Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6pm
Location TBD
Learn the latest on the process of dismantling Indian Point and remediating contamination at the site. https://www.riverkeeper.org/
Clearwater Holiday Open House
Friday, December 12, 2025 from 4-7pm
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Office, 724 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon
Meet staff, chat about 2025 highlights and plans for 2026. Light refreshments will be available, bring a holiday dessert or drink to share. RSVP
Catskill Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker
December 12-14, 2025
Ulster Performing Arts Center
For four decades, Catskill Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker has been a cherished part of the Hudson Valley’s holiday season, enchanting audiences of all ages with its timeless story, magical sets, and stunning choreography. https://www.bardavon.org/
Holidelic
December 12-13, 2025 at 8pm
Cost of admission: $45
Black Box Theater, Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, Tivoli
Grammy-nominated rock percussionist Everett Bradley returns with his iconic holiday funk revue, blending flashy bass-heavy beats, original songs and a diverse cast of performers. https://kaatsbaan.org/seasonal-events.
FDR Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 9am to 5pm
FDR Home and Library, Hyde Park
Music, photo time with Santa from 1pm to 3pm, and holiday card-making for sailors on the USS Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt beginning at at noon. The Holiday Book Fair begins at 1:30pm. Featured authors will be available to sign copies of their books (available for purchase in the New Deal Store). Refreshments in the visitor center will be served throughout the afternoon. The FDR Home and Library – decorated for holidays – will be open free of charge. The Home will be open from 9:30am to 4pm. https://fdrlibrary.org
6th Annual Festival of Wreaths
Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 10am to 2pm
Cost of admission: Free
102 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson
The MCSES (Montgomery C. Smith Elementary School) PTO will be hosting its 6th Annual Festival of Wreaths Vendor & Craft Fair on Saturday, December 13th from 10 AM- 2 PM with FREE admission! There will be local crafters and vendors, raffles, photo opportunities with Santa & Mrs. Claus, free face painting, and more! We will also have wreaths on display decorated by local businesses, as well as buckets filled by faculty and staff members at MCSES that you can purchase raffle tickets for to try and win. Each raffle ticket is only $.25. The drawing for the wreaths and buckets will be on December 17th, and the winners will be contacted by a member of the PTO. Please join us to support our school and local businesses! https://www.facebook.com/share/15iNJjotst/
Peekskill HOLIYAY! Market
Saturday, December 13, 2025 & Sunday, December 14, 2025 from noon to 4pm
Cost of admission: Free
Station Square, 300 Railroad Ave, Peekskill
Vendor-made market, putting vendors first — with a mission to uplift our local community. Shop 50+ local makers, enjoy live music, soak in the community vibes, and discover one-of-a-kind gifts! A festive outdoor holiday market just steps from the Peekskill Metro-North station. Free admission and family-friendly.
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Brian Mitchell and Friends
Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3pm
Cost of admission: $20
The Reformed Church of Saugerties 173 Main Street, Saugerties
Brian Mitchell and Friends concert to benefit the Saugerties Area Food Pantries. http://saugertiescelebrationofharmony.com
Germantown Winter Glow
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Germantown
Gingerbread house contest, tree lighting, Santa visits, fire pit and food, caroling, luminaries and more. Rain date: December 14. https://germantownpc.org
Dicken’s Christmas Carol
December 13-14 and December 20-21, 2025
Cost of admission: $47
Old Dutch Church, Sleepy Hollow
Let master storyteller Jonathan Kruk, complete with musical accompaniment by Jim Keyes, regale you with his adaptation of this classic holiday tale. https://tickets.hudsonvalley.org/events
Winter Magic in the Castle: A Night of Music and Wonder
Monday December 15, 2025 from 6-8pm
Cost of admission: Free
2900 Purchase Street, Purchase
Celebrate the spirit of the season at Winter Magic in the Castle featuring a joyful performance by the Westchester Children’s Chorus, followed by Judith Lynn Stillman’s WINTERLUDES™ — a mesmerizing blend of music, poetry, and art that brings the beauty of winter to life. Gather with friends and neighbors for an unforgettable night of harmony, heart, and holiday cheer in the Castle. https://alumni.mville.edu/s/1851/interior.aspx?sid=1851&gid=2&pgid=1613&content_id=1907
Nut/Cracked by The Bang Group
December 19-21, 2025
Cost of admission: $30
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, Tivoli
The Bang Group’s beloved, witty response to The Nutcracker. Choreographer David Parker draws inspiration from across the dance spectrum, blending tap, ballet, disco, and even bubble wrap to create a unique performance that reimagines Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. With renditions ranging from Duke Ellington to Glenn Miller. Tickets
Snow Ball with the Snow Sisters
Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 10:30 am - noon
Cost of admission: Free
The Firefighters Association of the State of New York) Museum of Firefighting, 117 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson
Appearing for this special event will be the Snow Sisters, Elsa and Anna. First, the Snow Sisters will lead a festive sing-along and teach us all a dance. Then, we will play some winter-themed safety games with prizes for all, and complete a holiday craft. All attendees can pose for pictures with the Snow Sisters in front of a magical winter background: children can wear their princess or prince attire to the Snow Ball to make this picture extra special! Stay and complete the winter scavenger hunt as you travel throughout the Museum. It’s a morning of old-fashioned holiday family fun, so don’t miss it! All activities are free and will be indoors. Free admission to the Museum will also be offered to all who attend this special event. Reservations are not required for this event. https://fasnyfiremuseum.com/events/snow-ball-2025/
A Victorian Christmas
Saturday, December 20, 2025; various times available
Cost of admission: $30
Washington Irving’s Sunnyside
Enjoy a festive tour of Washington Irving's Sunnyside, all decked out in holiday finery. Sip hot chocolate or cider, enjoy a donut, and try your hand at making holiday crafts, such as paper cones and ornaments. https://tickets.hudsonvalley.org/victorian-christmas-2025
Winter Solstice Stargazing Spectacular
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Opus 40, 356 George Sickle Road, Saugerties
https://opus40.org
Winter Solstice Celebration
Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 3-5pm
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Outdoor Discovery Campus, Cornwall
Celebrate the longest night and the returning of the light! Enjoy a search for the Yule log, a warm fire and festive drinks before the holiday rush. https://hhnaturecenter.org/specialevents
The Felice Brothers and Friends
December 30-31, 2025
Assembly, Kingston
https://www.assemblykingston.com/
2026
Practical Navigator Captain’s Course
January 12-16, 2026 from 8am to 5pm
Cost of admission: $650
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater’s Office, 724 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater is teaming up with Practical Navigator to offer a 5-day captain’s course at our office in Beacon, NY from January 12-16, 2026. This in-person course is a unique chance to take your sailing skills to the next level and explore maritime careers. Led by Captain Kate Enright, this program is tailored for aspiring captains and sailing enthusiasts, providing all the tools you need to prepare for your USCG captain’s license application. Learn more
Night School Reading Series, January 2026
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from 6-8pm
Cost of admission: Free
Rough Draft Bar & Books, 82 John Street, Kingston
Hosted by bookstore manager Drew Broussard, Night School is a recurring evening of readings from authors near and far—plus, there might be surprise giveaways. January's installment features Rhinecliff resident Emma Tourtelot (No One You Know), Ava Robinson (Definitely Better Now), Kristopher Jansma (Our Narrow Hiding Places), and David Fishkind (Don’t Step Into My Office). https://www.roughdraftny.com/events/2026/night-school-jan
Oblong Books Presents Emma Tourtelot, Author of "No One You Know," in Conversation with Sari Botton
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 from 6:30pm-7:30pm
Cost of admission: $11.49
Morton Memorial Library 82 Kelly Street Rhinecliff
A conversation, book signing, and launch party for Emma Tourtelot's debut novel, "No One You Know," which Kirkus Reviews calls, "An emotionally honest and captivating story about grief, family, and the stories we tell in this digital age." Wine and cookies will be served. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emma-tourtelot-no-one-you-know-a-novel-tickets-1924097580659
Hudson Valley Artists 2026: Terrestrial Extra Spring Season Opening Party
Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 4-6pm
On view through April 5, 2026
Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz
The 19th iteration of The Dorsky’s annual exhibition series featuring contemporary art made by artists in the Hudson Valley. Guest-curated by artists Alta Buden and Craig Monteith, it is the second consecutive HVA exhibition in which local artists have been brought on to select the art and design the exhibition. The exhibition that considers how industrial materials pulled from the Earth’s surface or extracted from its depths enter our field of vision. Link
The HUDSYs
March 25, 2026
Old Dutch Church, Kingston
A brand-new community awards celebration honoring the individuals, organizations, and projects that make the Hudson Valley a more creative, connected, and inspired place to live. As a prize, each awardee will have a short film created about them by HUDSY. https://givebutter.com/TheHUDSYS2026
Hudson Valley Shakespeare 2026 Season
June 10-September 18, 2025
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. https://hvshakespeare.org/2026-season-pass
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