The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze
Van Cortlandt Manor 525 S Riverside, Croton-on-HudsonCome Celebrate 20 Gourd-eous Years in the Hudson Valley! Meander through an 18th-century landscape and discover a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns—all designed and hand-carved on…
Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute at Bowdoin Park
Bowdoin Park 85 Sheafe Road, Wappingers FallsDutchess County’s Office of Veterans Affairs brings the American Veterans Traveling Tribute Traveling Vietnam Wall to Bowdoin Park. The wall, an 80 percent replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in…
“Cook Up Some Magic” with the Culinary Institute and The Inn at Bellefield
The Culinary Institute of America 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde ParkThe Culinary Institute of America and the Inn at Bellefield invite you to participate in this one-time, all-inclusive culinary experience. Learn to cook like a pro at a two-hour, hands-on…
13th Annual Putnam County Wine & Food Fest
Wells Park Brewster13th Annual Putnam County Wine & Food Fest September 21-22 at Wells Park in the Village of Brewster. Nestled in the heart of the Hudson Valley at Wells Park, 98…
LGBTQIA+ Climbing Night at the Gravity Vault in Poughkeepsie
Gravity Vault 6 Neptune Road, PoughkeepsieJoin your fellow LGBTQIA+ climbers to meet, hang out and climb! All experience levels welcome. This event runs once a month on the second Thursday. To complete the required registration,…
Ice Caves at Sam’s Point (Minnewaska State Park)
Minnewaska State Park Preserve 400 Sam's Point Road, CragsmoorNeed a unique spot to cool off in? Check out the Ice Caves at Sam's Point! Reservations are required - so please check out their website for openings under the…
Nothing is Impossible @ Octagon House Tour
This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory.…
Winter Wolves @ Wolf Conservation Center
Winter offers families a unique opportunity to visit the wolves during their favorite time of year. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why this…
Orvis Game Fair and Sporting Weekend
Orvis Sandanona 3047 Sharon Road, MillbrookThe Orvis Game Fair and Sporting Weekend is set for Sept. 20 and 21! Free fly-casting and shooting lessons; falconry, hunting dog, and game cooking demonstrations; and a variety of…
Fall Harvest Festivals at Fishkill Farms
Fishkill Farms 9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell JunctionEach weekend at Fishkill Farms, from Sept. 7 through October (plus Monday, Oct. 14) will be packed full of autumnal fun! Pick sustainably grown apples straight from the trees, enjoy…
Cold Spring Farmers’ Market at Boscobel House & Gardens
Boscobel House & GardensLocated on the grounds of Boscobel House & Gardens, the Cold Spring Farmers' Market is open on Saturdays year-round. The mission of the Cold Spring Farmers’ Market, a non-profit 501…
“Fairy House Hunt” Family Program at Locust Grove Estate
Locust Grove Estate 2683 South Road (Route 9), PoughkeepsiePut on your favorite set of wings and fly on over to Locust Grove! Kids and families can enjoy the Fairy House Hunt, a scavenger hunt for tiny fairy houses…
Harvest Hunt Kids’ Scavenger Hunt at Locust Grove Estate
Locust Grove Estate 2683 South Road (Route 9), PoughkeepsieCome enjoy a kid-friendly day in the gardens and find more than 30 decorated pumpkins and whimsical photo ops hidden among the flowers and trees on a Locust Grove scavenger…
Mid-Hudson Valley Gem & Mineral Society Annual Show and Sale
Gold's Gym 258 Titusville Road, PoughkeepsieMid-Hudson Valley Gem & Mineral Society hosts its annual gem, fossil, mineral and jewelry show and sale for two days at Gold's Gym. The theme of this year's show is…
The Classic Tour @ Octagon House
Experience The Armour-Stiner Octagon House for the first time, or return for another visit! The one-hour Classic Tour gives a foundational understanding of this iconic house and features something for…
New York Renaissance Faire
New York Renaissance Faire 600 State Route 17A, Tuxedo ParkSaturdays, Sundays & Labor Day, August 17th-October 6th, 10am-7pm. The Faire is a rollicking romp through Elizabethan England, set within the Majestic Groves of Sterling Forest. Travel back in time…
Albany Book Festival 2024
University at Albany 1400 Washington Ave, AlbanyThe annual Albany Book Festival presented by the NYS Writer’s Institute celebrates the literary arts with panel discussions, book vendors, book signings, writing workshops and more. Attended by more than…
BEAR MOUNTAIN OKTOBERFEST
Bear Mountain State Park 3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear MountainBEAR MOUNTAIN OKTOBERFEST RETURNS! September & October Weekends. Saturday & Sunday. 11AM-5PM. 9/21-9/22, 9/28-9/29, 10/5-10/6 &10/12-10/13. Experience the excitement of NY's largest FREE OKTOBERFEST celebration! Featuring traditional German food, beer,…
Corn Craze 2024
Dogwood Acres Family Farm 749 Route 17M, MiddletownIntroducing the corniest event in Orange County! CORN CRAZE! A great way to spend the weekend. Wagon rides around the farm. Games and activities galore. Live Music. Competitions. Prizes. Corn!…
PearlPalooza 2024
North Pearl Street AlbanyDon’t miss Albany’s high-anticipated, all-ages music festival. The largest all-day music festival in downtown Albany, enjoy a series of musical performances, delicious food and drink vendors, and a morning YogaPalooza…
Coxsackie Riverside Festival
Coxsackie Riverside Park Betke Blvd, CoxsackieJoin us for the Main Event on Saturday, September 21st, from 11 AM to 10 PM at Riverside Park. Enjoy a day filled with fun for all ages, including live…
Nothing is Impossible @ Octagon House Tour
This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory.…
Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm
Did you know that you can make your own maple syrup right in your backyard? Come by to learn about the equipment you will need, identifying sugar maples in all…
6th Annual Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival
Copake Country Club 44 Golf Course Rd, CraryvilleHey foodies and beer lovers!! Join us for a day filled with yummy eats and ice-cold brews! Music by @beerstainedfiddleband. VIP & General Admission tickets available. Pre-sale prices run through…
19th Annual Cat ‘n Around Catskill Cat’s Meow Auction
Historic Catskill Point 1 Main Street, CatskillCat's Meow Auction! 70 feline figurines up for grabs. Join us for hors d'oeuvres, live auction, and fun! 1pm viewing, 2:30-5pm auction. Historic Catskill Point. Tickets: $25.
3RD SATURDAY GUIDED BATTLEFIELD WALK
Join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month (May-October) for a GUIDED BATTLEFIELD WALK from 3:30PM-5:00PM at Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site. A costumed interpreter will lead a guided walk…