This week’s calendar (8/25)
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Columbia County Fair
August 27 - September 1, 2025
182 Hudson Avenue, Chatham
Cost of admission: $15, free for kids under 12
https://www.columbiafair.com
Poughkeepsieans: Artists, Eccentrics and Weirdos!
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 6pm
Boardman Road Branch Library, Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie has had some interesting characters over the years, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Join Historian Shannon Butler and Librarian Bill Kleppel as they tell the stories of the odd, the strange, the creative, and all the amazing people of Poughkeepsie's unique past. https://poughkeepsie.librarycalendar.com/events/list
Hudson Valley Power Authority Town Hall
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 6pm
Cost of admission: Free
Rosendale Community Center
New York State Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha will present information on the Hudson Valley Power Authority Act to “replace Central Hudson with a publicly-owned utility that charges low rates and invests in a resilient grid to provide energy as a public good.” Q+A to follow. RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/hvpa-rosendale
Seafaring Songs with Geoff Kaufman
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 6pm
Cost of admission: $25, $22.50 HRMM members
Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston
A professional shanty singer, Geoff is known for his work at Mystic Seaport as well as his time with Pete Seeger as a Sloopsinger aboard the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater. This event will take place on the Hudson River Maritime Museum’s campus, in the Homeport Barn. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase as you immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of maritime tunes. It’s a special opportunity to hear songs that don’t usually make the top 40! This event is a community service of the Rotary Club of Kingston. Link
THE ALABAMA SOLUTION + Q&A with Directors & Producers Andrew Jarecki & Charlotte Kaufman
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 from 7:15 - 9:30pm
Cost of admission: Free
Upstate Films’ Orpheum Theatre, 156 Main Street, Saugerties
Join us for a special screening of THE ALABAMA SOLUTION, a powerful new HBO documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Andrew Jarecki (THE JINX, CAPTURING THE FRIEDMANS). The film explores Alabama’s bold, controversial approach to reducing its overcrowded prison population—offering a raw and compelling look at justice, rehabilitation, and systemic change. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with directors and producers Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman, moderated by Pamela Yates. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in a timely conversation about criminal justice reform with one of today’s leading documentary voices. http://woodstockfilmfestival.org/events/2025/alabama-solution
The Hudson Eye presents RAWdance's "Pairings"
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 7:30pm
Cost of admission: $5
428 State St, Hudson
The Hudson Eye presents RAWdance’s Pairings, an informal evening of connections and confrontations through contemporary dance, featuring artist Chris Black and company Ouro and BorosDance alongside RAWdance. From a duet of two men in love (or lust) inspired by a found historical image, to an abstract physical exploration of polarity, oppositional impulses, directions, and forces, to a glimpse into a personal connection between a dance maker and a place frozen in memory, Pairings celebrates the idea of dance as a bridge, playing in and expanding the idea of what a duet can be and what it can evoke. Bridges in their own rights, the dance makers on the program all share a bicoastal artistic identity as current Hudson Valley residents with history in San Francisco. http://rawdance.org/events/pairings-at-the-hudson-eye/
Harmonies on the Hudson presents Sova
Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6pm
Cost of admission: Free
Clermont State Historic Site, Clermont
For Sova, the stage name of New York-based pianist/composer Sophia Subbayya Vastek, the piano has always been home. A second-generation pianist, she holds a deep reverence for her collective history, coupled with an exploratory ear, and moves quietly between musical worlds. Over the years, her intuitive playing style — rooted in tenderness, improvisation, and classical training — has evolved into a dynamic, cinematic sound. Concerts take place adjacent to the main visitor parking lot. Bring your own seating. Picnics encouraged! https://www.friendsofclermont.org/event-details/harmonies25-sova
Ani Difranco
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Arrowood Farms, Accord
https://impactconcerts.com
Guided Landscape Walk of Staatsburgh's Grounds: What You See and What You Don't See
Friday, August 29, 2025 at 10am
Cost of admission: Free
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mills Mansion Dr., Road # 1, Staatsburg
A guided walk through the estate's grounds that explores how the landscape was designed to reflect the luxurious lifestyle of Staatsburgh's owners, while deliberately hiding the turn-of-the-century technology and labor that made the estate run. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS
Friday Festivities: Corn Husk Dolls
Friday, August 29, 2025 from 2-4pm
Cost of admission: Free
296 Fair Street, Kingston
Stop by the Senate House grounds to learn how to make your very own corn husk doll! Corn husk dolls were originally a Native American craft that was adopted by Europeans, and became a popular 18th century children's toy that children could make themselves. Site staff will host a craft table on our grounds where visitors to try their hand at making their own corn husk dolls. This family friendly drop-in activity is free, weather dependent and runs while supplies last. http://www.facebook.com/share/1WG5DsFkfp/
Children's Charity Classic
Friday, August 29, 2025 from 5-7:30pm
Cost of admission: Sliding scale, from $5-$50; free for kids under 12
HITS-on-the-Hudson, Saugerties
United Way of Ulster County will host one big event to support several children's programs in Ulster County. A community horse jumping event, Children's Charity Classic, will have each youth organization sponsor a show jumping team (who will be dressed in costumes from a children's book). Funds will be distributed to nonprofit partners based on the performance of their sponsored team. Participating organizations include: My Kingston Kids, YMCA, Family of Woodstock, Children’s Home, Boys & Girls Club, Mentor Me, Cornell Cooperative and 4H, and two United Way programs. https://secure.qgiv.com/for/chichacla/event/childrenscharityclassic
Opening Reception for NUTS + BOLTS Group Exhibition
Friday, August 29, 2025 from 5-8pm
Cost of admission: Free
64 Broadway, Tivoli
Enjoy drinks and meet the creative minds behind NUTS + BOLTS - Available Items' second annual DIY-inspired group show. Featuring furniture and objects by 24 creatives from various disciplines, the exhibition celebrates ingenuity and the playful spirit of DIY. Each piece is articulated through utilitarian materials that can be sourced from any local hardware store - from seating crafted from fence gates and street brooms to mirrors that incorporate gutter parts and nuts and bolts terrazzo. The exhibition will remain on view until October 5, 2025. https://availableitems.com/
Walkway at Night
Friday, August 29 and September 5, 2025 from 7:30-9pm
Cost of admission: $5, free for members
Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland and Poughkeepsie
Enjoy views of the Hudson Valley at night from the world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge, 212 feet above the Hudson River. If the weather permits, members of the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association will be in the park with telescopes to help everyone view the night sky. walkway.org/walkwayatnight
Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival
August 29-31, 2025
Tymor Park, Union Vale
https://balloonfesthv.com
Late Summer Community Day
Saturday, August 30, 2025 from 5am to 5pm
Cost of admission: Free for certain residents in Northern Dutchess
Innisfree Garden, 362 Tyrrel Road, Millbrook
Innisfree’s annual Late Summer Community Day begins with the sunrise. Arrive early to see the skies brighten above the lake and to watch the garden wake up for the day. Later visitors can enjoy a variety of wellness, creative, and educational activities. Free admission for residents of Amenia, Clinton Corners, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Millerton, North East, Pine Plains, Pleasant Valley, Stanfordville, Washington, Wassaic and Wingdale. Proof of residency required. https://www.innisfreegarden.org/events/late-summer-community-day-2025
Fall Migration Bird Walk
Saturday, August 30, 2025 from 8-10am
Hand Hollow, 4079 County Road 9, East Chatham
Enjoy a morning of birding with the Alan Devoe and Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club, and learn about birds moving through the region. Birders of all experience levels are welcome. Binoculars will be available to borrow. https://columbialand.org/event/fall-migration-bird-walk
Stormville Airport Flea Markets
Continues August 30-31, October 11-12 and November 1, 2025
Stormville Airport, Route 216, Stormville
https://www.stormvilleairportfleamarkets.com
Art Studio Views
August 30-31, 2025
Various locations throughout Dutchess and Columbia
https://www.artstudioviews.com
44th Annual Woodstock-New Paltz Art and Crafts Fair
August 30-September 1, 2025
Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz
Cost of admission: $12
https://www.quailhollow.com/about-the-shows/woodstock-new-paltz-art-crafts-fairs/
Kaatsbaan 2025 Annual Festival
August 30 - September 27, 2025
Cost of admission: Varies
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, Tivoli
Offerings and original performances by artists innovating in dance, music, film, archiving, storytelling, and more, featuring Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, Nichole Canuso, Deborah Hay, Ayodele Casel, Kayla Farrish, Lori Goldston, The Porch live storytelling, and more. https://kaatsbaan.org/performances-festivals
Civil War Weekend
Saturday August 30 - 31, 2025 from 10am - 4pm
Cost of admission: Free
Museum Village, 1010 State Route 17M, Monroe
Experience the sights, sounds, and stories of the Civil War era with live re-enactors, hands-on demonstrations, and immersive exhibits. Witness history come to life — from battlefield drills to camp life and civilian perspectives. http://museumvillage.org
Nicole Cherubini, Susan Jennings, and Michelle Segre
Opening Saturday, August 30, 2025 from 3-7pm
Tanja Grunert, Princess Beatrix House, 21 Prospect Avenue, Hudson
Unified by their assertive material choices, each artist forges a distinct visual language. By stretching the limits of their respective mediums, they uncover a deeply personal sense of visual intuition and idiosyncratic delight. Cherubini challenges the notion of purpose through her works in clay, photography, and collaboration. She manipulates materials tied to utility, reorienting their purpose through a dynamic practice. Jennings constructs layered compositions and sculptures from found domestic objects. Her aptitude for sourcing vivid supplies lays the foundation for a tactile and singular painting vocabulary. Segre combines wire, yarn, ceramic components, and biomatter into expansive sculptural forms. Her pieces recall cosmological structures, playful and complex. The exhibition is accompanied by a catalogue with an essay by Matt Moment. On view through Sunday, September 28, 2025. tanja@tanjagrunert.com
Bellissima
Saturday, August 30, 2025 beginning at 5pm
Cost of admission: $45, $40 members
Magazzino Italian Art, 2700 Route 9, Cold Spring
A special outdoor concert in the piazza featuring violinist Daisy Jopling, pianist Alex Smith, and trumpeter Ingrid Jensen. Tickets
Opening Reception: Elisabeth Ladwig’s Thresholds and Roxie Johnson’s Lost in Translation
Saturday, August 30, 2025 from 5-7pm; On view through September 14, 2025
Wired Gallery, 11 Mohonk Road, High Falls
Experience Elisabeth Ladwig’s modern surrealist photography alongside Roxie Johnson’s layered abstract works—two distinct artistic visions presented side by side in High Falls. https://www.thewiredgallery.com
OTOBO: Farewell to Saturday Summer Evenings
Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 5:30pm
Art Omi, Ghent
A special performance by music trio OTOBO to celebrate Omi’s final set of extended hours on Saturday Summer Evenings for the 2025 season. No RSVP required.
Guided Hike: History Hidden in the Woods
Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 10am
Cost of admission: Free
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mills Mansion Dr., Road # 1, Staatsburg
Have you wondered what some of the ruins within Mills and Norrie State Parks might be? The beautiful park land was once the setting for grand Hudson Riverfront estates. This 2-hour guided hike will lead visitors through the park, exploring the history of three historic estates: from Staatsburgh's founding as a gentleman's farm in the 1700s to the development of The Point and Stonehurst estates in the 19th century. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring sturdy footwear. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS
Hooley on the Hudson
Sunday, August 31, 2025 from 11:30am to 8pm
Cost of admission: Free
Kingston Waterfront
Live music, cultural performances, local vendors and more. https://www.hooleyonthehudson.com
Labor Day Celebration: 1812 Overture
Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 7:30pm
Cost of admission: Free
Trophy Point, West Point
The grand finale of the West Point Band’s Music Under the Stars summer concert series will celebrate Labor Day with world-class music, breathtaking views, booming cannons, and fireworks! Rain date: September 1. https://band.westpoint.edu
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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Ongoing, through Monday, September 1, 2025
Hudson River and other waterways
Raise money for the river, one mile at a time and log 20, 60 or 100 miles to raise funds to support Hudson River Sloop Clearwater. https://hvny.info/events/2025/paddle-for-our-hudson-sign-up
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. Also free on May 23. 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
So It Goes
On view through September 13, 2025
Wassaic
The Wassaic Project’s summer exhibition featuring 43 artists. https://www.wassaicproject.org/events/2025-summer-exhibition-opening
You Deserve Your Flowers: A Group Ceramics Exhibition
On view through September 19, 2025
Women’s Studio Workshop, 722 Binnewater Lane, Kingston
Through the lens of contemporary ceramics, You Deserve Your Flowers features emerging artists of color exploring themes of identity and healing. Acknowledging the labor that goes into healing; confronting hardship, uncertainty and melancholy is only an aspect of their journey. While working in their studios, these artists – including Laura Casas, Isissa Komada-John, S.Lantz, Vanna Ramirez, Sam Shamard, Viv Siqueiros, and Alexis Tellefsen – are embracing their authenticity and honoring their communities. This exhibition is meant to celebrate the catalyzing nature of these artists whose works deserve “flowers” for their vulnerability and bravery.
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Airshows
Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting, through October 19, 2025
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, 9 Norton Road, Red Hook
Special season events include Wednesday night Flight Nights, 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
Sky High Farm Biennial Exhibition: Trees Never End and Houses Never End
On view through October 2025
11 Main Street, Germantown
A site-specific exhibition featuring more than 50 artists from around the world exploring the relationship between local ecology, history, and industry in the Hudson River Valley and its connection to New York City. On view in a historic apple cold storage warehouse along the Hudson River, the exhibition also marks the beginning of a new chapter for Sky High Farm as it expands onto a new 560-acre farm. https://www.skyhighfarm.org/events/sky-high-farm-biennial-exhibition
The Arrested Image: Identity through the Lens of Law Enforcement
On view through November 2, 2025
The Dorsky, SUNY New Paltz
photographs, installations, videos, prints, and sculptures by contemporary artists who explore what it means to be distorted or fixed in the eyes of the law. With an emphasis on technical processes, several works expose the prejudicial engineering behind machine vision and algorithmic analysis. Others point to racial and class biases, faulty scientific reasoning, or debunked gender assumptions within profiling systems. A selection focuses on the targeted surveillance of certain groups and the increasingly pervasive presence of surveillance in civil society. https://www.newpaltz.edu/museum/exhibitions/TheArrestedImage
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.
What’s Missing? Artworks in the Olana Landscape
Olana State Historic Site, Hudson
Site-specific installations that respond to missing structures in Olana’s historic landscape. Artist Ellen Harvey will respond to Olana’s mysterious Summer House with an interactive installation titled Winter in the Summer House, and artist Gabriela Salazar will highlight Olana’s icehouse and woodshed with two interrelated pieces titled, A Measure of Comfort (Cake and Cord). The event also marks the completion of the Frederic Church Center for Art & Landscape. OLANA.org/artandlandscape.
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A Life in Service
Monday, September 1, 2025 at 11am
Cost of admission: $12, $10 seniors and students, free for children under 12
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mills Mansion Dr., Road #1, Staatsburg
At the turn of the 20th century, it took a small army of employees to operate Staatsburgh. This 90-minute tour, led by a costumed guide, focuses on the lives and duties of those servants who worked in the mansion; rising before dawn and toiled until after midnight to provide the luxurious lifestyle enjoyed by their employers. "A Life in Service" tour will include visiting additional parts of the mansion not on standard tours, including the unrestored servants’ hall! Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS
Give It Up Group Exhibit and Reading
September 3 - 10, 2025
Cost of admission: Free
36 St. James St., Kingston
GIVE IT UP is a place-based, interactive storytelling project from Josh Glenn and Rob Walker, creators of the fiction experiment SIGNIFICANT OBJECTS and the nonfiction series PROJECT:OBJECT. This summer, 11 Hudson Valley residents will share stories about what a particular object means to them. The objects will be displayed in a group show at Camp Kingston, along with the stories. Visitors to the exhibit and the project’s website will be invited to respond with suggestions, regarding each object, on why and how to … give it up. What can objects mean? How can we let meaningful objects go? Let’s find out together. On September 10, there will be a wrap-up party at Camp Kingston. Some of our contributors will be on hand to read their essays. We’ll also announce the most persuasive responses (to the essays) that we’ve received — after which our contributors will say goodbye to their significant objects… forever. Group Exhibit 8am - 4pm daily. Reading and party is on Sept 10 from 6-8 pm. http://giveitupkingston.substack.com/p/stories-responses
Butterfly Day at Bannerman Island
Wednesday, September 3, 2025; tour boats depart at 11am and noon
Cost of admission: $45, group rates available
Bannerman Island
Thanks to many years of work from volunteers, Bannerman Island is now a certified Monarch Butterfly Waystation. Upon arriving at the island, guests will be given a tour of the island’s spectacular gardens and restored terraces to witness the Monarchs and other butterflies in action and enjoy a talk by Butterfly experts. Light refreshments will also be served. The event will also feature special guest and artist Kathleen Griffin who is currently working on a sculptural installation piece for Bannerman Island called “The Butterflies of Memory.” One of Ms. Griffin’s newly created butterfly sculptures will be on view on Butterfly Day. The complete work will be fully installed on the island in 2026. www.bannermancastle.org or by calling the Bannerman Castle Trust Office at 845-831-1001.
Sonny Landreth with Cindy Cashdollar
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The Falcon, Marlboro
A rare duo appearance; The Louisiana slide guitar wizard's trademark bottle-neck chops and Cashdollar’s dobro and steel string talents culminate in world renowned showcases of guitar virtuosity. https://www.liveatthefalcon.com/shows/sonny-landreth-with-cindy-cashdollar
Boscobel Chamber Music Festival
September 5-14, 2025
Boscobel House and Gardens, Garrison
This year’s artist roster — one of the largest in the festival’s history — features a blend of returning favorites and notable newcomers. Alongside Sussmann, returning artists include pianist Michael Stephen Brown, cellist Nicholas Canellakis, clarinetist Jose Franch-Ballester, and violinists Amy Schwartz-Moretti and Benjamin Beilman. Making their Festival debuts are violinist Karen Gomyo, cellist Estelle Choi, violists Beth Guterman and Teng Li, and pianist Orion Weiss. https://boscobel.org
Aery Theatre Co.’s 20/20 One-Act Festival
September 5-14, 2025
Cost of admission: $25
Philipstown Depot Theatre, 10 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison
New works by upcoming playwrights. Mature material. https://www.depottheater.org/shows-tickets/2020-one-act-festival
Friday Festivities: Tea Service
Friday, September 5, 2025 from 2-4pm
Cost of admission: Free
296 Fair Street, Kingston
Stop by the Senate House grounds to enjoy a sip of tea! Tea was introduced to Britain in the early 1700's and quickly gained popularity among the British and their colonies. Tea had become such a staple in colonial homes that once the Tea Act of 1773 was placed by the British Parliament, it ended up becoming one of the contributing factors leading up to American Revolutionary War. Site staff will host a table outside on our grounds with some free samples of tea that visitors can enjoy and learn the history surrounding tea. This family friendly drop-in activity is free, weather dependent and runs while supplies last. http://www.facebook.com/share/1EPWGG85Ao/
The Yoga House - Poughkeepsie Studio Grand Opening
September 6-7, 2025 from 10am to 3pm
Cost of admission: $0
2623 South Road, Poughkeepsie
Join The Yoga House as it celebrates the grand opening of its Poughkeepsie location. Explore the studio’s breadth of offerings through free 30-minute vignette classes and enter for a chance to win free one-on-one sessions, membership passes, apparel and more. http://www.theyogahouseny.com/
That Creative Space Open House
Saturday, September 6, 2025 from noon to 4pm
Cost of admission: Free
333 Fishkill Ave, Beacon
The opening of That Creative Space, a new communal art + maker studio in Beacon, NY. From noon to 2pm, bring gently used art supplies for an Art Supplies Swap (leftovers will support future free/pay-what-you-can events). From 2–4pm, settle in for a Collage Party – bring your favorite materials or use some provided. Meet teaching artists, preview fall workshops, and enjoy refreshments from local vendors. Free and open to all; drop-ins welcome. RSVPS are appreciated but not required:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/that-creative-space-open-house-tickets-1532990819809?aff=oddtdtcreator
Child & Family Program: Raiders of the Lost Greenhouse Complex
Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 2:30pm
Cost: $8 materials fee/FOMAS members, $8 materials plus Eventbrite fee/general admission. Accompanying adults are free.
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mills Mansion Dr., Road #1, Staatsburg
Following maps, written descriptions, and photographic documents, children and their families will discover the remnants of Staatsburgh's once thriving nursery complex on a 40-minute guided hike. Following the hike, child participants will make a miniature garden in a Gilded Age glass to take home. Appropriate for ages 5 and up. Please dress appropriately for an outdoor hike. In the event of heavy rain, this program will be held on September 7 at 2:30pm. Tickets required: https://FOMAS.eventbrite.com
A Valley Between Worlds: Indigenous Land, Colonial Property and Resistance to Capitalism in the Colonial Hudson Valley
Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 4 to 5:30pm
Cost of admission: Free
Elmendorph Inn, Red Hook and virtual via Zoom
BJ Lillis will talk on Indigenous survival and resistance to colonialism on Hudson Valley manors from the early 18th century to the 1760s, when an unlikely alliance between tenant farmers and Native people organized tenant uprisings, rent strikes, and coordinated legal action against Hudson Valley landlords. https://www.historicredhook.org/upcoming-events/rev250-lillis
Dorsky Museum Fall Season Opening Party
Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 4-6pm
The Dorsky Museum, SUNY New Paltz
Be among the first to experience two powerful new exhibitions — Arrested Image: Identity Through the Lens of Law Enforcement and Jean Shin: Bodies of Knowledge. Enjoy an evening filled with art, music, refreshments, and hands-on making activities for all ages. newpaltz.edu/dorskymuseum
Nichole Canuso’s Branching Paths: Lunar Retreat
September 6-7, 2025; various times
Cost of admission” $30, $15 students with ID
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, Tivoli
Timed with September’s full moon, Lunar Retreat is an interactive, multi-sensory performative experience inspired by the gradual distance growing between the Moon and Earth. Set within the hallways, grounds, and studios of Kaatsbaan, this immersive journey invites audiences to wander, witness, and reflect on how we move through care, grief, and transformation – both individually and collectively. https://kaatsbaan.org/2025-annual-festival-events/2025/nichole-canuso-branching-paths
Forgotten Drinks of Colonial New England
Sturday, September 6, 2025 from 5-7pm
Cost of admission: $60
Putnam History Museum, 63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring
Join the Putnam History Museum for a talk and tasting of three Revolutionary-Era drinks! As schoolchildren, many of us learned an idealized version of life in colonial America—a history that rarely touches on alcohol. Yet ale, beer, wine, cider, and spirits were swilled in staggering quantities during our earliest days by everyone from tweens to the founding fathers. Colonial New England’s drinking culture drew on and extended the region’s abundance of produce, from apples, berries, wildflowers, and hops to molasses and spices. Author and drinks writer Corin Hirsch will explore the origins and composition of early American beverages during an interactive lecture and tasting of three proto-cocktails that resurrect lost flavors. Corin Hirsch is a Vermont-based food and drinks writer whose work has appeared in The Guardian, Wine Enthusiast, Eater, Serious Eats, and Yankee.com, as well as in or on various newspapers, radio stations, and podcasts. She spent many years (and ate millions of calories) as a newspaper dining critic, most recently at Newsday. Her book, Forgotten Drinks of Colonial New England: From Flips and Rattle-Skulls to Switchel and Spruce Beer, was published by The History Press, and she continues to research, write, and speak about early American foodways. She runs several culinary-focused websites and publishes a weekly newsletter, Northern Appetites. Pre-registration is required, as this event is likely to sell out. You must be 21 or over to attend this event. https://www.putnamhistorymuseum.org/events/forgotten-drinks-of-colonial-new-england/
2025 September Full Moon Gathering
Saturday, September 6, 2025 beginning at 3pm
Cost of admission: $25 and up
Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, 46 Deer Hill Road, Wappingers Falls
https://www.universe.com/events/2025-september-full-moon-gathering-283-tickets-VK8JTF
Celebrate Byrdcliffe
Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 4-6:30pm
Byrdcliffe Barn, 485 Upper Byrdcliffe Way, Woodstock
The Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild will honor three luminaries in their fields who have graciously contributed their expertise and leadership to the Byrdcliffe mission: Architecture and Urban Studies expert Benjamin Prosky and artists Portia Munson and Jared Handelsman. The event features music by blues and R&B singer/songwriter Brian Mitchell. There will be a silent auction with generous artwork donations from noted historic and contemporary artists, pottery, dining and event experiences, and much more. Tickets are available at: http://bit.ly/4mrOCuu
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Annual Folk Picnic
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Cost of admission: Free
The Theatre at USC Park, Beacon
Live music, children’s activities, food for purchase and more. https://www.clearwater.org/folkpicnic/
Morning Coffee Series: Fire Ecology of the Northeast
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 8:30am
Virtual
Learn about the past, present, and future of wildfires and controlled burning in the forested Northeast. Fire ecologist Sam Gilvarg will discuss the history of fire in our forests and open lands; the current state of wildfires near and far; how climate change is shaping North American fire regimes; and the surprising ways in which fire can be a tool for landscape resilience. Moderated by Partners for Climate Action Ecological Projects Manager Avalon Bunge. Register
“Hollywood Goes to War, 1941 - 1945”
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 2pm
Cost of admission: Free
Wallace Center, FDR Presidential Library and Home, Hyde Park
A screening of “Cry ‘HAVOC’” (1943). (800) 337-8474 or fdrlibrary.org.
9/11 Memorial Service and Interfaith Prayer Vigil
Vigil: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 5pm at the Kensico Dam, Valhalla
Memorial service: Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 3pm at Kensico Dam Plaza
https://facebook.com/westchestergov
The Maple Street House Or The Apartment Where Time Goes to Die
Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 7pm
Morton Memorial Library and Community House, Rhinecliff
A comedy by Melissa Matthews, directed by Michael Juzwak. Donations welcome. 845-876-2903.
Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst
September 12-14, 2025
Lyndhurst Estate, Tarrytown
One-of-a-kind works from over 225 of America’s finest makers. Tickets
Friday Festivities: Apple Pomander
Friday, September 12, 2025 from 2-4pm
Cost of admission: Free
296 Fair Street, Kingston
Stop by the Senate House grounds and learn how to make an Apple Pomander! A pomander was an early type of aromatherapy typically made from an apple covered in cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg or even rosemary. A pomander could be worn or left out in a room. You can come and create any design and make your own pomander! This family friendly drop-in activity is free, weather dependent and runs while supplies last. http://www.facebook.com/share/15istMsK2b/
Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling
Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 8am to 12:30pm
Cost: $10 pre-registration fee required
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6596 Route 9, Rhinebeck
Dutchess County residents can register online using a credit card to pay the $10 registration fee, or can register and pay by check by calling (845) 463-6020.
Apply Boldly: A Bard College Application Workshop
Saturday, September 13, 2-25 from 9:30am to 4:30pm
Cost: Free to all senior high school students
Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson
Apply Boldly is a daylong in-person workshop designed to provide the resources, guidance, and support students need to tackle the college application process with confidence and command. Students will build their own day by choosing from a variety of sessions—covering essay writing, application strategy, building a college list, and more. Parents and guardians will also have sessions designed for them. Lunch in Kline Commons dining hall with Bard College students, staff, and other families will be included. The application workshop is free and open to all rising senior high school students. Pre-registration is required. Students may bring up to two guests. Shuttle service will be provided to and from the Rhinecliff Amtrak station that day. Register
Poughkeepsie Open Studios
September 13, 2025 from 10am to 5pm
September 14, 2025 from noon to 4pm
Various galleries and studios in Poughkeepsie
A self-guided, all-inclusive arts tour to support the City of Poughkeepsie’s arts community. https://poughkeepsieopenstudios.org
History Hike: Benedict Arnold's Flight
Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 10am to noon
Cost of admission: $15, $12 PHM members
Marcia's Mile Parking Lot / Glenclyffe Trailhead Parking Lot, 8 Glenclyffe, Philipstown
General Benedict Arnold is infamous for his thwarted plan to surrender American-controlled West Point to the British during the Revolutionary War. Join PHM for a history hike of Arnold’s escape path through present day Garrison, NY. Along the way we’ll discuss why the General was driven to betray the Revolution and how prominent local loyalist Beverley Robinson aided Arnold’s mission. We will be joined by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County and they will explore some of the ways that the natural environment plays a part in the history of the area. This history hike includes scenic views of the Hudson River and West Point and will last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. The trail is one mile in length but includes uneven rocky terrain and several steep hills. Appropriate footwear and active/outdoor attire strongly suggested. Starting Location: Marsha’s Mile / Glenclyffe Trailhead Parking Lot, 8 Glenclyffe, Philipstown, NY 10524. The parking lot is on the right hand side immediately after turning from 9D onto Glenclyffe. Hike Difficulty: Moderate. Path includes several steep hills and sections of rocky, uneven terrain. Registration is REQUIRED for this event, as it is likely to sell out: https://www.putnamhistorymuseum.org/events/history-hike-benedict-arnolds-flight-2/
Vanderlyn at 250: A Walking Tour of the Artist’s Life and Legacy
Saturdays, September 13, September 20, October 11 and Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 11am
Cost of admission: Free
Senate House State Historic Site, 296 Fair Street, Kingston
Marking the 250-year anniversary of his birth, discover the life and legacy of John Vanderlyn. Step into the past with our free walking tour of Uptown Kingston exploring the remarkable life of Kingston-born artist John Vanderlyn (1775-1852). From his early days in Uptown Kingston, to his celebrated career as a neoclassical painter home and abroad, Vanderlyn’s story is one of ambition, artistry and international acclaim. This guided tour highlights key locations tied to Vanderlyn’s family, artistic development and Kingston’s vibrant cultural heritage. Perfect for history lovers, art enthusiastic and curious minds of all ages. Vanderlyn walking tours will be held on Saturdays: September 13, September 20, and October 11 and on Wednesday October 15. Tours begin at the Senate House State Historic Site in front of Loughran House at 296 Fair Street, Kingston, NY. Tours will begin promptly at 11am and will run approximately one hour in length. The tour will cover uneven terrain, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Tours are approximately one mile of walking distance and are weather dependent. The event is free, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, call 845-338-2786 or email SenateHouseSHS@parks.ny.gov
The REAL Gilded Age: America's Elite in the Downton Abbey Era
September 13, 21, 27, 28, 2025 at 2pm
Cost of admission: $12 adults, $10 seniors and students, free for children under 12
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mills Mansion Dr., Road #1, Staatsburg
This 90-minute tour highlights the real-life characters and themes at Staatsburgh that parallel Downton Abbey and HBO’s The Gilded Age. Led by a costumed interpreter, "The REAL Gilded Age" shows how servants and the Mills family conducted a busy weekend of high society entertaining, comparing Staatsburgh to what viewers saw on TV. This tour will include visiting additional parts of the mansion not on standard tours, including the unrestored servants’ hall! Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS
Fashioning Power: Mrs. Astor and The Gilded Age
Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 3pm
Hudson River Museum, Yonkers
Join Laura Vookles, Chair of the HRM’s Curatorial Department, on a tour of Glenview with a special focus on the real-life Mrs. Astor and her outsized role in Gilded Age society. View costumes worn by Donna Murphy in The Gilded Age in context in the Parlor and Dining Room of Glenview. Tours are limited to 15 guests; advance reservations are encouraged. Recommended for teens and adults. https://www.hrm.org/calendar/
Drag Bingo with Cookie Doe at Pearl Moon
Sunday, September 14, 2025 from 5-8pm
Cost of admission: Free, $5 suggested donation per Bingo card
Pearl Moon Woodstock, 52 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock
Queerly and Pearl Moon Woodstock presents Drag Bingo with the fierce, fabulous, and totally unforgettable Cookie Doe at Pearl Moon Woodstock. All are welcome. http://www.instagram.com/p/DNyPPC4Wsmr/
Food Truck Fiesta
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 5-9pm
Cost of admission: Free
14 Taylor Street, Bloomington
Live music, beer, wine, water available, 50/50 raffle. Rain date is the following Tuesday. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2897145590419042
Trivia Night Fundraiser at Blue Collar Brewery for Blodgett Memorial Library
Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Cost of admission: $23.18
Blue Collar Brewery, 40 Cottage Street, Poughkeepsie
Trivia Night to benefit Blodgett Memorial Library. General knowledge questions.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trivia-night-fundraiser-tickets-1543022685389
Basilica Soundscape 2025
September 19-20, 2025
Basilica Hudson
Featuring Deafheaven, Fcukers, billy woods, Marie Somerville, Vines and more. https://basilicahudson.org/programs/soundscape/
Friday Festivities: Be Like Vanderlyn
Friday, September 19, 2025 from 2-4pm
Cost of admission: Free
296 Fair Street, Kingston
Stop by the Senate House grounds on Friday, September 19, from 2:00pm-4:00pm for a free drop-in craft activity and draw like Vanderlyn! John Vanderlyn was an artist born in Kingston who studied painting in Paris thanks to his patron Aaron Burr. Senate House has the largest collection of Vanderlyn's art in the world. Join us for this free, quick, drop-in craft. We’ll have art supplies out for you to try your hand at portrait art. This family friendly drop-in activity is free, weather dependent and runs while supplies last. http://www.facebook.com/share/1MNbkdzyh8/
Drawing from the Landscape
Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11am
Cost: $8/FOMAS members, $8 plus Eventbrite fee/general admission
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mills Mansion Dr., Road # 1, Staatsburg
Learn from experienced Hudson Valley artist and teacher, Mira Fink https://www.mirafink.com. Take a short walk around the grounds of Staatsburgh State Historic Site and by the Hudson River to take in the beauty of the landscape. Explore composition and the effects of light and shadow. Learn how to break down the landscape into simple shapes with areas of different values; (lights, mid-tones and darks.) Then try your hand at creating "thumbnail sketches". All materials will be provided. Appropriate for teens and adults. No previous drawing experience is needed. This workshop is weather permitting, with a rain date of September 21. Reservations required: https://FOMAS.eventbrite.com
Art Walk Kingston
Saturday, September 20, 2025 - September 21, 2025 from noon - 5pm
Cost of admission: Free
City of Kingston
Celebrating our 10th year! Art Walk Kingston is a celebration of the arts and 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. Our past events average over 150 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. http://artwalkkingston.com
A Closer Look: A Curator-Guided Exploration of the Hidden & Hard-to-See
Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 2pm
Cost of admission: $12, $10 seniors and students, free for children under 12
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mills Mansion Dr., Road # 1, Staatsburg
Have you ever wondered "what's that object over there" while visiting Staatsburgh? In this special 90-minute tour, Staatsburgh's curator, will focus on a selection of objects that are not easily seen on tour, or which tell a special story. "A Closer Look" will focus on all things France including the French objects, furniture, and architecture of the house! Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS
Kingston Music in the Parks
Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 3-4:30pm
Cost of admission: Free
TR Gallo Park
Featuring the Pablo Shine Latin Jazz Ensemble at TR Gallo Park. Bring lawn chairs, picnics and bug spray. In case of inclement weather, a rain date will be announced. https://www.kingston-ny.gov/musicintheparks
Fall Film Fundraiser Screening of "Paint Me a Road Out of Here," presented by Garrison Art Center
Saturday, September 20, 2025; screening at 4pm, reception to follow from 6-7pm
Cost of admission: $50
Screening at Philipstown Depot Theatre; Reception to follow at Garrison Art Center, 23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison
Join the Garrison Art Center for an afternoon of film, art, and conversation. Paint Me a Road Out of Here is a powerful documentary featuring Faith Ringgold and Mary Enoch Elizabeth Baxter, tracing the journey of Ringgold’s For the Women’s House. A Q&A with Emmy winners Alex Garcia and Arielle Amsalem follows. Then, enjoy a reception and two new exhibitions at Garrison Art Center. All proceeds benefit GAC’s programs and mission. Website: https://www.garrisonartcenter.org/fall-fundraiser-screening
2025 Woodsist Festival
September 20-21, 2025
Arrowood Farms, Accord
Featuring Panda Bear, Built to Spill, Dean Wareham plays Galaxie 500, Sebadoh, Medeski Martin Duo, Woods, White Fence, W.I.T.C.H. and more. https://woodsistfestival.com
Historic Red Hook Cemetery Crawl
Saturday, September 20 - Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 6pm
Cost of admission: Free
7562 N. Broadway, Red Hook
Historic Red Hook’s Cemetery Crawl returns for its fifth season this fall! Part scavenger hunt, part self-guided history tour, the Crawl takes you through six Red Hook cemeteries to uncover the stories of fascinating local residents and their memorials. With just your smartphone in hand, you can enjoy a crisp fall day exploring history in an engaging, family-friendly way. Launch Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025 (during Hardscrabble Day) Launch Location: Village of Red Hook, Historic Red Hook table in front of Bliss Juice End Date & Awards: Sunday, October 26, 2025, 3pm at the Elmendorph Inn. Every participant receives a prize, with four grand prize baskets awarded. More Info: www.historicredhook.org/cemeterycrawl
Walkway Connections: MASS Design in Poughkeepsie
Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 2-3pm
East Gate Plaza, Walkway Over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie
A presentation on the Hudson Valley Design Lab, a design office initiative by MASS Design Group launched in 2017 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Through community engagement, advocacy, and impactful projects, the Hudson Valley Design Lab explores how design can play a pivotal role in healing cities, revitalizing spaces, and fostering positive change in the region. walkway.org/walkwayconnections
Global Rhythms in the Garden: Arkinetics Live at Beatrix Farrand Garden
Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 5pm
Cost of admission: Free
Beatrix Farrand Garden, 4097 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park
The Beatrix Farrand Garden will come alive with the boundary-defying sounds of Arkinetics, a jazz and global fusion quintet led by acclaimed drummer and composer Dan Kurfirst. This free outdoor concert invites audiences to experience an immersive evening of rhythm, sound, and improvisation in one of the Hudson Valley’s most unique and historic performance spaces. Bring a blanket or chair, relax under the late summer sky, and let the music transport you across cultures and continents. RSVP: bfgahydepark.org
Napoleon Dynamite Live! 20th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 7pm
Cost of admission: $35-$45, $75 pre-show meet-and-greet
UPAC, Kingston
A full screening of “Napoleon Dynamite” followed by a lively discussion with fan-favorite cast members; Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Jon Gries (Uncle Rico) and Efren Ramirez (Pedro). https://www.bardavon.org/show/napoleon-dynamite-live-20th-anniversary-celebration/
Orange County Economic Development Summit 2025
Friday, September 26, 2025
Paramount Theatre, Middletown
This annual event brings together business leaders, community stakeholders, and government officials to discuss opportunities, innovation, and growth across Orange County. Link
General Putnam: Behind the County’s Revolutionary Namesake
Friday, September 26, 2025 from 6-7:30pm
Putnam History Museum
Opening of an exhibition exploring the many depictions of General Israel Putnam, popularly known as "Old Put." The prints and interesting artifacts come from the collection of George Whipple III, as part of Revolutionary Putnam County 250. The Revolutionary War General Israel Putnam (1718-1790) spent years of the war stationed right here in the Hudson Highlands, and was regarded for his unique temperament, personality, and background. Putnam County, NY, became be the first of eight U. S. counties named after him when it split off from Duchess County in 1812. RSVP: https://www.putnamhistorymuseum.org/events/general-putnam-behind-the-countys-revolutionary-namesake/
Golden Gathering
Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 10am to 1pm
Cost of admission: Free
Arlington High School 1157 Route 55, LaGrangeville
More than 70 exhibitors from various organizations and service providers will offer information on topics ranging from health care and financial services to housing options, legal advice and more. Flu shots will also be available, while supplies last. No RSVP is required.
Dalmatian Day
Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 10am - 3pm
Cost of admission: Free
FASNY Museum of Firefighting, 117 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson
The Bob McKinney Memorial Fire Prevention Event: Dalmatian Day 2025, a family-friendly extravaganza includes a Meet-and-Greet Live Dalmatians, games with prizes for kids, Dalmatian-themed craft projects, an exciting hose racing demo by The Owego Hose Team, Interactive safety house tours, vendor giveaways and more. All activities are free, and free admission to the museum will also be offered during the event. Rain or shine (activities inside or under cover). Lunch will also be available for purchase, and all purchases will benefit this event. Reservations are not required for this event. would like to bring a Dalmatian to the event, please contact terry@fasnyfiremuseum.com. Only vetted and approved dogs will be allowed to attend the event, and no other canines are allowed on the grounds. https://www.fasnyfiremuseum.com/events/dalmatian-day-2025
2025 Hudson Valley Gospel Festival
Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 2pm
Family Partnership Center, 29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie
An afternoon of gospel music emceed by Reverend Evelyn Clarke. https://www.artsmidhudson.org/hv-gospel-fest
Author Talk with James Patterson
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 7pm
Lateef Islam Auditorium at the Family Partnership Center, 29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie
Patterson will discuss his writings and his newest book, Disrupt Everything—And Win: The Proven and Effective Way to Harness Change Into a Force for Success. The first 500 attendees will receive a free copy of the book. Library District resident cardholders receive preferential registration beginning 10 am on Wednesday, August 27, through Sunday, September 14. Registration will open to the general public on Monday, September 15, at 10 am. https://poughkeepsie.librarycalendar.com/event/evening-james-patterson-12686
A Rod Serling Evening at The Rosendale Theatre
Thursday, October 2, 2025 from 7-9pm
Cost of admission: $10
The Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale
The Rosendale Theatre is delighted to host the Rod Serling Memorial Foundation for a very special evening dedicated to the life and extraordinary career of one of the true pioneers of classic science fiction and mystery- Rod Serling! Foundation president Nicholas Parisi and vice-president Tony Albarella will take us through Rod Serling's extensive work featuring many video clips, interviews and photos including: The Twilight Zone, Night Gallery and Planet of the Apes. Plus Rod Serling's Early Years, Career Highlights, Back Stories, and plenty of Q&A. https://www.rosendaletheatre.org/series/saturday-creature-features/
Archtober Newburgh
October 3-5, 2025
Cost of admission: Free
City of Newburgh
an annual festival of 25+ free events that celebrates the city's rich architectural heritage, connects people to resources and promotes local initiatives in the community. The festival, presented by The Fullerton in partnership with AIA Westchester Hudson Valley and part of Archtober, NYC's annual architecture and design festival, engages our local community and draws regional visitors to learn more about their built environment. This year’s programs include rehab workshops to restore historic buildings, walking tours, family programs, a book club, and more. https://www.thefullerton.org/events
2025 Hudson Jazz Festival
October 3-5, 2025
Hudson Hall, Hudson
Curated by creative producer Cat Henry and hosted by jazz media personality Keanna Faircloth, the festival invites audiences to experience fall in the Hudson Valley with a dynamic lineup of jazz’s most exciting rising stars — including Joel Ross, Julius Rodriguez, Caity Gyorgy, and BIGYUKI. hudsonhall.org/event/hudson-jazz-festival
Highlands Horse Show
October 3-12, 2025
217 Depot Hill Road, Amenia
Includes the Silo Ridge Masters, The Highlands Cup, the Bridlemont Concours – showcasing 30+ vintage and exotic automobiles and race cars, plus live music from Third Eye Blind and LeAnn Rimes. https://highlandshorseshow.com
Friday Festivities: Cider and Apple Press
Friday, October 3, 2025 from 2-4pm
Cost of admission: Free
Senate House State Historic Site, 296 Fair Street, Kingston
Stop by the Senate House grounds and step into the sweet, crisp world of apple cider with this hands-on, family-friendly activity! Visitors can try their hand at using a hand-cranked cider press and learn fun facts about apple harvesting, cider-making traditions and how communities relied on cider as a staple beverage, just like early American families did each fall. This family friendly drop-in activity is free and weather dependent. http://www.facebook.com/share/1GBp6NMRsK/
Hudson Valley Flamenco Festival presents Flamencotoño: Flamenco in Autumn
October 3, 2025 at 7pm
Full Circle, 297 Bruynswick Road, Gardiner
Cost of admission: $35
Experience the passion, rhythm, and artistry of flamenco with the Hudson Valley Flamenco Festival’s Flamencotoño: Flamenco in Autumn. Every year, the Hudson Valley Flamenco Festival transforms the art scene in the Hudson Valley to create an experience of flamenco that doesn’t exist anywhere else outside of Spain. https://www.hvflamencofestival.com/
Winnakee Land Trust Barn Tour
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Cost of admission: $75, $20 ages 10-18, free for children under 10
Various locations
Self-guided tour of historic barns, working farms and the beautiful viewsheds and irreplaceable landscapes of the region Winnakee Land Trust protects. The day will culminate in a fun, casual reception with delicious local food, drink, and music. Tickets
Hudson Valley Flamenco Festival
Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 4pm
Millbrook Bandshell, 3323 Franklin Ave, Millbrook
Cost of admission: Free
New Bojaira Flamenco Jazz and United Flamenco Artists. Bring your dinner and your chairs and lots of friends to come dance, sing and soak up all the flamenco vibes at this fun, dynamic celebration of the connection and joy of flamenco. https://www.hvflamencofestival.com/
The Original Zombie Horror Double Feature: Children Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things (1972) and Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 7pm
Cost of admission: $10, $6 members and those in costume
The Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale
https://www.rosendaletheatre.org/series/saturday-creature-features/
Behind the Scenes with HBO’s The Gilded Age Costume Designers
Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 3:30pm
Cost of admission: $25, $20 members
Hudson River Museum, Yonkers
Emmy®-nominated costume designer Kasia Walicka Maimone and first assistant costume designer Isabelle Simone will share stories about the process of creating thousands of costumes for The Gilded Age — from the artistic inspiration to the fabrication to their collaborations with the cast, crew, and production staff. The conversation will be moderated by Laura Vookles, Chair of the HRM’s Curatorial Department. https://www.hrm.org/calendar/
Trivia Night Fundraiser at Norma's Cafe for Blodgett Memorial Library
Thursday, October 9, 2025 from 6:30-8:30pm
Cost of admission: $23.18
Norma's Cafe, 2648 Main Street, Wappingers Falls
Trivia Night to benefit Blodgett Memorial Library. General knowledge questions. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trivia-night-fundraiser-tickets-1543033798629
O+ Festival
October 10-12, 2025
https://opositivefestival.org/
Third Eye Blind
Friday, October 10, 2025 at 7:30pm
217 Depot Hill Road, Amenia
https://highlandshorseshow.com/liveathighlands
Hudson Open Studios
October 11-12, 2025
City of Hudson
Over the weekend, artists open their studios for a behind-the-scenes look at their creative process. Meet painters, sculptors, photographers, and printmakers, purchase art, and learn more about our vibrant community. Galleries and other venues will also provide exhibition space. The event is free to attend and there will be self-guided map of all locations.
Walkway Connections: FDR’s Train Commute
Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 2pm
East Gate Plaza, Poughkeepsie
FDR often traveled between Washington and his home in Hyde Park. Find out about the trains he used and his connections to local places, presented by William Harris. https://walkway.org/event/walkway-connections-fdrs-train-commute/
The Eleanor Roosevelt Banned Book Awards
Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 7pm
Cost of admission: $58 and up
Bardavon 1869 Opera House, 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie
The ceremony will celebrate authors and activists who are bravely fighting, in the face of censorship, for the right to have their incredible stories heard. The Eleanor Roosevelt Awards for Bravery in Literature recognize authors whose works advance human rights amid a surge in book bans. This year’s Eleanor Roosevelt Lifetime Achievement honoree is best-selling author Margaret Atwood (The Handmaid’s Tale), who will be accepting the award in person. Becky Calzada, a Texas Librarian and co-founding member of Texas #FReadom Fighters, will receive the Eleanor Roosevelt Literary Freedom Award. https://www.bardavon.org
Highlands Country Night with the Brothers Osborne and LeAnn Rimes
Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 7:30pm
217 Depot Hill Road, Amenia
https://highlandshorseshow.com/liveathighlands
Exploring the All-American Ruins of Ulster County
Sunday, October 12, 2025 from 2-3:30pm
Cost of admission: Free
2682 State Route 209, Kingston
Join Ambie Award-winner Blake Pfeil and writer Isabel Wilder for an immersive, multimedia journey into Ulster County’s abandoned spaces. Using Pfeil’s All-American Ruins as a guide, participants will explore how local ruins reflect America’s past, present, and future – while doubling as playgrounds for creativity, imagination, and healing. The program includes an audio feature from Pfeil’s podcast abandoned, a screening of HUDSY’s All-American Ruins, and a dynamic lecture with Q&A. Ideal for history buffs, artists, and wanderlusters, attendees will leave inspired to reimagine ruins as vital cultural landmarks filled with story, meaning, and possibility. http://ulstercountyhs.org/event/exploring-the-all-american-ruins-of-ulster-county/
Woodstock Film Festival
October 15-19, 2025
https://woodstockfilmfestival.org/
Germantown Haunted Hayrides
Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 5-9:30pm
Palatine Park Trail, Germantown
https://germantownpc.org
2025 Beacon Bonfire
November 5-9, 2025
Various locations across Beacon
Over 400 performers in more than 20 venues and galleries across the City of Beacon, beginning with an opening night ceremony and featuring immersive performances, cozy fires, a curated film festival, and more. https://beaconbonfire.com
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/
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