This week’s calendar
State of the County Address
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7pm
Michaelian Office Building, Board of Legislators Chambers, 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains
Remarks from Westchester County Executive Kenneth W. Jenkins. RSVP required in person; also streaming live at https://facebook.com/westchestergov
Follow the River Lecture Series
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7pm
Cost of admission: $10, $5 Hudson River Maritime Museum members
Wooden Boat School Classroom, Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston
Poetry of the Hudson with Paul Kane. https://hrmm.org
Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) Performance by the Hevreh Ensemble
Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2pm
Cost of admission: Free with registration required
Wallace Center, FDR Presidential Library and Home, Hyde Park
The Hevreh Ensemble performs compositions with varied instrumentation including Cherokee Native American flutes, clarinet, bass clarinet, oboe, English horn, and world percussion. On April 24, they will be joined by guest artists including composer and flutist, Tiffany Zhao and renowned pianist, Renee Briggs. To register to attend, visit www.jewishdutchess.org/events.
Putnam Chorale will perform Dvorak’s Stabat Mater Concert
Friday, April 25, 2025 at 7:30pm
Cost of admission: $25
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church on 1925 Rt. 82, Lagrangeville
Dvorak’s Stabat Mater Dvorak’s tells of the suffering of the Virgin Mary upon the crucifixion and death of her son, Jesus. The piece is sorrowful and moving but also offers a hope of heavenly paradise. http://putnamchorale.org
Stormville Airport Flea Markets
April 26-27, May 24-25, July 5, August 30-31, October 11-12 and November 1, 2025
Stormville Airport, Route 216, Stormville
https://www.stormvilleairportfleamarkets.com
2nd Annual Hudson Valley Ideas Festival: Beyond the Algorithm
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Cost of admission: $15 both sessions, $10 each am/pm sessions
Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale
Featuring talks from Andrew Yang on The Path to Political Reform, Jules Terpak on The Future of TikTok, Thomas Chatterton Williams on Unlearning Race and more. https://hudsonvalleyideas.org
Roe Jan Creek Boat Club Canoe Race and Open House
Saturday, April 26, 2025; Registration from 9 to 10:30am
Cost of admission: $25 suggested donation
Register at Elizaville Falls, at the intersection of Routes 19, 2 and East Kerley Corners Road
Race ends at Roe Jan Creek Boat Club, Station Road, Germantown; Lifejackets are required. No alcohol. There is a portage around Bingham’s Mills; a ladder will be provided to make it easier for racers to exit the creek. No spectators allowed at Bingham’s Mills, the best place to watch the race is at Roe Jan Park on Dales Bridge Road in Germantown or at the Roe Jan Creek Boat Club (do not trespass on private property). All proceeds will be split evenly between the Roe Jan Watershed and the Day in the Life of the Hudson and Harbor field trip for Germantown Central School students.
Dutchess County Earth Day Event
Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10am
Cost of admission: Free
Environmental Cooperative at the Vassar Barns, 50 Vassar Farm Lane, Poughkeepsie
Create a nature journal or a seed bomb, learn about recycling, waste reduction, pollinators, invasive species and more. A full list of event participants is available online.
Spring Pop Up Market
Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10am to 3pm
Cost of admission: Free
555 Joslen Boulevard, Hudson
Spring Pop-Up Craft & Vendor Fair highlighting locale crafters and vendors. Youth Group will be selling refreshments with all funds going to local missions. http://facebook.com/events/s/spring-pop-up-craft-vendor-fai/1825424138235568/
Mini Horse Mania
Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10am to noon
Cost of admission: Free
The FASNY (The Firefighters Association of the State of New York) Museum of Firefighting is located at 117 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson
First, visit the “adoption barn” and learn all about how firefighters cared for fire horses. Then pick your own stuffed horse to adopt and call your own! Finally, all kids will have the opportunity to meet our guests: mini horses! All activities are free and will be outdoors (tents will be used in the event of rain). Free admission to the Museum will also be offered to all who attend this special event. Reservations are not required. http://fasnyfiremuseum.com/events/mini-horse-mania-2025/
Kingston Farmers’ Market
Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10am to 2pm
Ulster County Courthouse Parking Lot, 285 Wall Street, Kingston
https://kingstonfarmersmarket.org
Chancellor’s Sheep and Wool Showcase
Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 11am to 4pm
Cost of admission: $12 per vehicle
Clermont State Historic Site
Fiber arts, jewelry, candles, artisanal crafts, local food products, and much more! https://www.friendsofclermont.org/sheep-wool-25
Community Day at Garrison Art Center
Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 11:30am to 2:30pm
Cost of admission: Free
23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison
Celebrate art and community along the Hudson River. Visitors can enjoy live pottery and printmaking demonstrations, shop the Earth Day art supply resale, explore upcoming classes, enjoy special discounts off of our Summer Programs, and experience inspiring gallery exhibitions. https://www.garrisonartcenter.org/community-day
Newburgh Urban Farming Fair
Saturday, April 26, 2025 from noon to 4pm
Cost of admission: Free
Downing Park Urban Farm, 207 Carpenter Avenue, Newburgh
Join us for the Newburgh Urban Farming Fair, a celebration of urban agriculture, sustainability, and community! Enjoy family-friendly activities, gardening workshops, local vendors, fresh food, and more. Free admission! ¡Únase a nosotros en la Feria de Agricultura Urbana de Newburgh, una celebración de la agricultura urbana, la sostenibilidad y la comunidad! Disfrute de actividades familiares, talleres de jardinería, vendedores locales, comida fresca y más. ¡Entrada gratis! For more information, visit: NUFFI.org, https://www.newburghurbanfarmandfood.org/fair
Riparian Rhapsody at Treecycle 2025
Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 2-3pm
Cost of admission: Free
Stanley Deming Park, 79 South Street, Warwick
A puppet extravaganza that dives into Catskill ecology to reveal the intricate interactions between Forest & Stream and lyrically makes the case for protecting streamside buffer zones. Featuring stunning visuals, live music, and a singing Bear! Rain date: April 27 from 1-5pm. https://www.artsmidhudson.org/hvpf
“Shared Spaces” Opening Reception
Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 2-5pm
Women’s Studio Workshop, 722 Binnewater Lane, Kingston
Each year WSW devotes 8 weeks to hosting students from Kingston City Schools for in-depth day-long art experiences in printmaking and papermaking. On view through May 2, 2025 https://wsworkshop.org
Juniper: A Curated History of Gin and Educated Tasting
Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 7pm
Cost of admission: $60, $55 PHM members
Putnam History Museum, 63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring
PHM Board chair Mark Forlow shares his love and knowledge of history and gin, from its origins in the Netherlands and England through its evolution to modern times and production in the local area. Guests will sample 4 unique gin cocktails; food will also be served. A toast (gin, of course) to Sybil Ludington who took her famous ride warning of incoming British on April 26, 1777. Link
Hudson Valley Puppet Slam
Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 7pm
Cost of admission: $25-$35
The Stissing Center, 2950 Church Street, Pine Plains
An evening of short puppetry performances for grown-ups. Short-form puppet stories that are adult in nature and employ unique storytelling with humorous, unconventional, and sometimes thought-provoking themes with a DIY/ indie-style spirit. We feature puppet artists from the Hudson Valley and surrounding areas. https://www.artsmidhudson.org/hvpf
Putnam Chorale will perform Dvorak’s Stabat Mater Concert
Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 7:30pm
Cost of admission: $25
St. James the Apostle Church, 14 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel
Dvorak’s Stabat Mater Dvorak’s tells of the suffering of the Virgin Mary upon the crucifixion and death of her son, Jesus. The piece is sorrowful and moving but also offers a hope of heavenly paradise. http://putnamchorale.org
Mother/Father
On view through April 26, 2025
WomensWork.Art, 12 Vassar Street, 3rd Floor, Poughkeepsie
In March 2020, WomensWork.Art put on a group exhibition called 'Mother/Father', which explored the works of Artists navigating Parenthood and how it affected their overall bodies of work. The show only stayed open for two weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the gallery and the show altogether. Shutting down this show was a huge loss for the Artists, whose works about parenthood were not seen by the public due to the pandemic. Now five years later, that theme is being are re-examined with how the circumstances of artists has evolved over that time, and how modern parenthood has evolved with it. https://womenswork.art
Spring Garden Faire
Sunday, April 27, 2025 from 10am to 3pm
Cost of admission: $10, $5 kids ages 4-17
Locust Grove, 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie
Garden celebration and vendor fair in collaboration with the Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County featuring information on vegetable gardening, beekeeping, and more. Rain or shine. Tickets available in advance or at the door. Tickets
One is Not Enough Performance with Nita Little
Sunday, April 27, 2025 from 2-5pm
Cost of admission: Free
183 East Road, Walkill
With a focus on practices of physical attention developed from Contact Improv and explored in the Ensemble Dancing setting, this 35 minute dance driven project engages actions of trance in finding, organizing, and creating new modes of physical attention and communication – defining the human by our relational practices of intelligence. Lead choreographer Nita Little, in co-creation with Hudson Valley based choreographers Neva Cockrell, clyde fusei forth, Leighann Kowalsky, and more, guide local Hudson Valley dancers Glenna Yu, Joan Guttierez and Jeff Lyon, and more through a score-based premiere. https://www.wildheartcenter.art/event/one-is-not-enough-performance-with-nita-little/
Talisman: The World of Magic
On view through April 27, 2025
Gallery 40, 40 Cannon Street, Poughkeepsie
The exhibition explores the world of magic and dreams where boundaries between illusion and reality are fading into each other. Participating artists: Jennifer Axinn-Weiss, Paola Bari, Mary Ann Glass, Jennifer Prevatt, Andres San Millan, Lisa Winika. Conversation with the artists on April 6 from 2-4pm. https://gallery40pok.com
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ONGOING EVENTS
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
Submissions Open for O+ Festival
Open through May 4, 2025
Applications are now open for artists, musicians, and writers looking to participate in the 15th annual O+ Festival (taking place this October in Kingston) in exchange for health and wellness services. For more information, visit https://opositivefestival.org/submit
15, a Collection of Distinct Curatorial Visions
On view through May 25, 2025
Hessel Museum, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson
The Center for Curatorial Studies at Bard College will present graduate thesis exhibitions organized by the class of 2025. Collectively entitled 15, the projects point, in the students’ words, “to a deep engagement with histories that reverberate back and forth in time to critically reimagine the present.” https://ccs.bard.edu/museum/exhibitions/1010-15
Lucio Pozzi: qui dentro / in here
On view through June 23, 2025
Magazzino Italian Art, 2700 Route 9, Cold Spring
An exhibition featuring a selection of vibrant and innovative abstract works the Italian-born artist produced over the course of his 60-year career. https://magazzino.art
Landmines: Dawoud Bey, Christina Fernandez, Richard Moose, Rick Silva
On view through July 13, 2025
The Dorsky Museum, SUNY New Paltz
An exhibition of camera-based work by artists exploring the role landscape plays in burying or exhuming social history. Landmines coincides with the bicentennial of Hudson River School founder Thomas Cole’s first trip up the Hudson River. The trip is often recounted as the origination of an art movement lauded for pastorals that were inflected with Protestant ideals. Yet what this exhibition commemorates is a confluence of events that give broader significance to the year 1825 and that compel us to think critically about the relationship between land, representation, and history. https://newpaltz.edu/dorskymuseum
From Haverstraw to Beacon: Inside The Brickyards that Built New York City
On view through July 19, 2025
Beacon Historical Society, 61 Leonard Street, Beacon
“From Haverstraw to Beacon: Inside the Brickyards that Built New York City” focuses on the rich history of the numerous brickyards that once lined the Hudson River. Presented through a partnership with the Haverstraw Brick Museum. Hours are Thursdays from 10am to noon and Saturdays, from 1-3pm. https://www.beaconhistorical.org/calendar
Maria Lai: A Journey to America
On view through July 28, 2025
Magazzino Italian Art, Robert Olnick Pavilion, 2700 Route 9, Cold Spring
The first retrospective in the United States dedicated to one of the most important Italian artists of the 20th century. The exhibition will feature approximately 100 works by Maria Lai (Sardinia, Ulassai 1919–Cardedu 2013), including numerous works that will be presented to the public for the first time. Most of the pieces on display have never been exhibited in the United States. This exhibition offers a comprehensive overview of Maria Lai’s work, from her beginnings in the 1950s to the 2000s, with a focus on her innovative approaches to collective and relational art. magazzino.art
Great Green Hope for the Urban Blues
On view through August 2025
Cost of admission: Free
Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie
An exhibition which explores the connections between art and mythology of the Hudson Valley two hundred years after the origins of the so-called “Hudson River School” movement. https://www.vassar.edu/theloeb/exhibitions/great-green-hope-urban-blues.
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COMING UP
Vive La France: The French influence at Staatsburgh
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6pm
Cost of admission: Free
Virtual via Zoom
Join Staatsburgh's curator, Dr. Maria Reynolds, for a one-hour zoom presentation that examines why Staatsburgh resembles a French palace and what this type of decor reveals about the Mills family and their place in society. This talk will explore what Ruth Mills is trying to communicate to her guests with the use of French design and decoration. Special attention will be given to objects and furniture in the collection that are not usually highlighted or visible during a house tour. Reservations required, zoom link provided upon registration: Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS
AARP Annual Free Paper Shredding Event
Friday, May 2, 2025 from 10am to 12:30pm
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran, 55 Wilbur Blvd., Poughkeepsie
Paper only. Please remove paper clips and metal binder clips in advance. There is a three bag or three box limit per participant. Boxes will be emptied and returned to participants. Event ends at scheduled time or when the truck is full, whichever comes first. Registration closes March 25: Link
Hudson Children’s Book Festival
Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 10am to 3pm
Columbia-Greene Community College
More than 75 local and national artists, authors and creators will be on hand for the 14th annual festival. https://hudsonchildrensbookfestival.org
Let's Bike Hudson Valley
May 3, 2025 at noon Malcolm X Park, 131 Mansion Street, Poughkeepsie (4 miles roundtrip)
May 8 , 2025at 4:30 p.m. Rainbow Snake Dream Garden, 85 Murray Street, Kingston (6 miles roundtrip)
May 10, 2025 at noon Spring into Newburgh Event, Broadway & Liberty Street, Newburgh (8 miles roundtrip)
Cost of admission: Free
Three river cities. Three days. Three amazing rides. Join it for one — or all three — of these fun
bicycle rides that aim to introduce people of all ages to the many physical and mental
benefits of cycling. (Plus — free swag, bike kit giveaways, and tune-ups one hour before
each event!) Arrive 1 hour before event time below for a free bike tune-up. Rides push off 1 hour after listed event time. Register: http://www.scenichudson.org/explore-the-valley/lets-bike-hv-2025/
Hudson Valley Marathon
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Walkway Over the Hudson
Presented by Alpha Win, the second annual Hudson Valley Marathon returns to Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Athletes will experience the stunning beauty of the Hudson Valley region, crossing Walkway Over the Hudson twice as they pass through Highland and Poughkeepsie, New York. This truly unique race offers a one-of-a-kind run through the heart of this historic area. https://hudsonvalleymarathon.com
Empowered Caregiver Series
Tuesdays, beginning May 6, 2025 at 3pm
Cost of admission: Free with reservations required
Office for the Aging, 114 Delafield Street, Poughkeepsie
Open to caregivers of a Dutchess County resident living with dementia. Topics in the program include: May 6 - Building foundations of caregiving; May 13 - Supporting independence; May 20 - Communicating effectively; May 27 - Responding to dementia-related behaviors; June 3 - Exploring care and support services. Seating is limited. To RSVP, call 845-486-2555.
Storm King Special Exhibitions Opening
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Storm King Art Center, 1 Museum Road, New Windsor
Featuring a new site-specific installation by Kevin Beasley, Ó Abre Alas!, the first solo institutional exhibition of celebrated Brazilian artist Sonia Gomes, and between the falling leaf and the surface of rock, a new site-specific installation by Dionne Lee, and the artist's first outdoor sculptures. Online tickets for May admission will be available beginning April 15. Pre-purchased tickets are recommended. https://stormking.org
Astronomy for Grown-Ups: Halley’s Comet
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2pm
Cost of admission: $20
Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers
Part of a new series of live planetarium programs for adults this spring that explores big questions in space science and the latest discoveries in the cosmos. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Q+A to follow. https://www.hrm.org/events/astronomy-for-grown-ups-halleys-comet/
Marist Fashion’s 39th Annual Silver Needle Runway
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 7pm
Marist University McCann Center, Poughkeepsie
A student-developed and activated production that showcases garment collections from Marist Fashion’s Senior Design students. Each year, the fashion show production (FSP) class, one of Marist University’s experiential courses produces the Silver Needle Runway from concept to completion. silverneedlerunway@marist.edu
Spring Into Newburgh
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Downtown Newburgh
A celebration on the culture and diverse offerings of downtown Newburgh including the Safe Harbors’ Run/Walk for the Green 5K, Wellness Shines on the Green, a showcase of healthy living, Art on the Block, the Newburgh Farmers’ Market, Let’s Bike Hudson Valley and more. https://shopdowntownnewburgh.carrd.co/
Basilica Farm & Flea Spring Market 2025
Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11 2025 from 10am - 5pm
Cost of admission: $5
Basilica Hudson, 110 South Front Street, Hudson
Come enjoy this curated group of 100+ regional businesses offering family friendly workshops , fresh cut flowers, farm fresh and chef concocted hot foods (buckwheat crepes! pulled pork sandwiches!) , locally produced pantry items, vintage and handmade clothes, printed matter and artwork , home goods like wooden furniture and handblown glassware, even sunglasses made with primarily recycled plastics. https://basilicahudson.org/
Garrison Art Center Presents "Art Now in the Hudson Valley," Live Art Auction
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3pm
Cost of admission: $25
23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison
Garrison Art Center presents Art Now in the Hudson Valley: A Celebration of Shared Space, a live auction showcasing 40 contemporary 2D works inspired by the region. Held on May 10, 2025, at Garrison’s Landing, this annual fundraiser supports GAC’s mission to make art accessible. The event begins with a 3 PM reception, followed by a 4 PM auction led by Nicholas Lowry of Antiques Roadshow. Beyond traditional works, unique offerings include a commissioned home portrait. Don’t miss this chance to experience and collect exceptional regional art while supporting a vibrant creative community. https://www.garrisonartcenter.org/2025-auction
Pete Seeger Songs and Stories
Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7pm
Cost of admission: $25 advance, $30 at the door
Towne Crier Cafe, Beacon
A benefit fundraiser for Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, featuring Michael J. Miles and Tony Trischka and will be opened by Betty and the Baby Boomers. Miles and Trischka are both world-renowned banjo players who had decades-long relationships with Pete Seeger, and the Baby Boomers consisting of Betty Boomer, Jean McAvoy, Paul Rubeo, Steve Stanne, and Robert Bard came together back in 1987 through their work for Clearwater. https://townecrier.com/events/pete-seeger-songs-stories-featuring-michael-j-miles-tony-trischka/
Muriel's Wedding at The Rosendale Theatre
Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 7-8:45pm
Cost of admission: $10
The Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale
You’re cordially invited to the most fun party you’ll attend all season — and you don’t even have to bring a gift! Join us for a fabulous night out at MURIEL’S WEDDING, the beloved Aussie comedy that will have you singing in your seat and maybe dancing in the aisles! The first 50 guests in the door will get a sparkly tiara – and everyone will get cake and coffee after the movie! https://www.rosendaletheatre.org/movies/muriels-wedding/
Annual CCEDC Master Gardener Plant Sale Fundraiser
May 16-17, 2025
Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm and Home Center, 2715 Route 44, Millbrook
This highly anticipated event will offer a diverse selection of annuals, perennials, vegetables, and herbs, all grown with care by dedicated Master Gardener volunteers. For nearly five decades, the Master Gardener Volunteer Program has served Dutchess County, making it the first county in New York State to offer this esteemed volunteer opportunity. https://ccedutchess.org/events/2025/05/16/2025-master-gardener-plant-sale-fundraiser
2025 Spring Compost Bin & Rain Barrel Sale
Saturday May 17, 2025 from 9am to 1pm
Cost of admission: Free
UCRRA Main Office, 999 Flatbush Road, Kingston
UCRRA will partner with Brand Builders LLC to offer the Annual Spring 2025 Community Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale. Backyard Composting is an excellent way to reduce food scraps going to landfills and allows you to make your own compost. Rain barrels reduce water costs, keep our water clean and provide a natural source of water for plants and gardens all while reducing the amount of pollutants that enter our storm drains. Since this is a bulk sale, compost bins, rain barrels, and accessories are offered at reduced prices. Orders must be placed by noon on May 15 and picked up one day only on Saturday, May 17, from 9am to 1pm at 999 Flatbush Road, Kingston). Website: https://ucrra.org/event/spring-compost-bin-rain-barrel-pre-order-sale-2025/
18th Century Growing Season
Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 11am to 4pm
Cost of admission: Free
296 Fair Street, 296 Fair Street, Kingston
Join us onsite in learning about what it was like to grow things and produce food in the 18th century! Watch us plant our 18th century inspired garden, learn about sheep shearing and food demonstrations. We will also have crafts and more for visitors of all ages. This family friendly event is free and open to the public. http://www.facebook.com/share/16SAUsPeA7/
Walkway Connections: Meet Sojourner Truth
Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 2-3pm
Cost of admission: Free
Walkway Over the Hudson, Ulster Welcome Center, Highland
https://walkway.org/walkwayconnections
Workshop: End-of-Life and Legacy for Women Entrepreneurs
Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 2-4pm
Weird Specialty Studio 77 Broadway, Tivoli
Cost of admission: $45
As women business owners, creatives and entrepreneurs, we pour our hearts into our work, our families and our communities – but have we taken the time to plan for the future? This interactive workshop will guide you through the essentials of end-of-life and legacy planning in a supportive, down-to-earth space. Marni Blank specializes in end-of-life planning and after-death support. https://www.weirdspecialty.com/events-1/planning-for-the-future-end-of-life-legacy-workshop-for-women-entrepreneurs
Food and Farm Day
Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 10am to 2pm
Cost of admission: Free with registration required
Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming, 362 Glynwood Rd, Cold Spring
This free, family-friendly event features farm tours, storytelling, seed planting activities, hay rides, games, and delicious food. Children will enjoy hands-on agricultural experiences while everyone learns about sustainable farming practices in a fun, engaging environment. Come spend a day on the farm with community partners including Peek-a-Boo Family Music, JBL Children, Desmond-Fish Public Library, and more. The event is free to attend, but registration is required to ensure a spot at this bustling spring celebration. https://www.glynwood.org/events-collection/food-and-farm-day
Bard College’s 165th Commencement
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Former Prime Minister of Haiti Michèle Duvivier Pierre-Louis will deliver the commencement address. https://bard.edu
Sara Bareilles, Natalie Merchant and Rachael Yamagata
Sunday, May 25, 2025 doors at 7pm, show at 8pm
Cost of admission: $55 and up
Assembly, Kingston
A night of community and song in support of the Ulster Immigrant Defense Network. Hosted by Busy Philipps, with special guest Mario Rincon. https://www.tixr.com/groups/assembly/events/sara-bareilles-natalie-merchant-rachael-yamagata-137518
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Flight Night
May 28, 2025 from 5:30-8pm
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, 9 Norton Road, Red Hook
Live music, food trucks, and evening bi-plane rides on a first come, first served basis. https://oldrhinebeck.org
“The Next Century of Stewardship at Dumbarton Oaks”
June 1, 2025 at 2pm
Cost of admission: $35, $25 members
Wallace Center, FDR Library, Hyde Park
17th Bellefield Design Lecture presented by Jonathan Kavalier, the Director of Gardens and Grounds at Dumbarton Oaks in Washington, D.C. features a free film screening of Beatrix Farrand’s American Landscapes, Guided garden tours throughout the day, and post-lecture gathering in the garden. https://www.beatrixfarrandgardenhydepark.org/bellefield-design-lecture
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Opening Weekend
June 14-15, 2025
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, 9 Norton Road, Red Hook
Airshows continue every Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting, through October 19, 2025. Special season events include Wednesday night Flight Nights, Music at the Tin Barn on May 1, Highland Games on May 17, Time Warp Weekend from July 19-20, a vintage 1918-style baseball game on August 22, haunted history ghost tours in October. For more information, visit https://oldrhinebeck.org
4th Annual New Netherland Marketplace: Living History Event
June 28-29, 2025; Saturday from 10am to 5pm, Sunday from 10am to 4pm
Cost of admission: Free with advanced registration highly encouraged
Historic Huguenot Street, New Paltz
Members of the federally recognized Lenape Delaware communities, which currently reside in Wisconsin, Oklahoma, and Ontario, will be returning to their sacred homelands to portray the life of their ancestors and their economic relationship with the European settlers. Their camp will have ongoing open-fire cooking, cordage making, bow shooting, flintknapping, arrow making, and hide tanning demonstrations throughout the weekend. Each day, representatives will offer a cultural stomp dance demonstration, in which visitor participation is encouraged. North American Dingos, also known as the Carolina dog, will be present and used to discuss Eastern Woodland hunting traditions and more. https://www.huguenotstreet.org/new-netherland-marketplace-a-living-history-event-2025
Let Freedom Ring
Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 11am to 4pm
Cost of admission: Free
296 Fair Street, 296 Fair Street, Kingston
Participate onsite in commemorating American Independence at Senate House! There will famous American music and an independence ceremony featuring readings of important speeches on American independence. This family friendly event is free and open to the public. http://www.facebook.com/share/1AMqZ9Aoga/
3rd Annual Hudson Film Festival
August 7-10, 2025
Hudson
https://hudsonfilmfestival.org
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