Ulster
22nd Annual Hooley on the Hudson
T.R. Gallo Park 1 Broadway, Kingston, NYThis Irish Festival features three stages of entertainment for a whole day celebrating culture and family in Kingston's Historic Rondout Waterfront District. Irish bands, traditional Irish music, bagpipes and drums, step dancing, children's activities tent, and a wide variety of food and craft vendors. A Parade of Dignitaries and opening ceremonies kickoff the day of…
Headless Horseman Haunted Attractions Opening Night
Headless Horseman Haunted Attractions 778 Broadway Route 9W, Ulster Park, United StatesNamed "Number 1 Haunted Attraction in America." with over ten attractions, gift shops, and cafés. Haunted hayrides, houses, walking trail, corn maze, and much more for anyone wanting to get close to the headless horseman. Tickets required. Kid-Friendly Children’s Days are 10/7 and 10/21.
Hudson Valley Garlic Festival™
Cantine Field Pavillion Street, Saugerties, NYIn the tradition in which it was born, the Hudson Valley Garlic Festival™ continues to be a fun celebration of the harvest of what garlic aficionados lovingly refer to as the Stinking Rose. Come and taste the garlic! Two-days of all things garlic featuring over 100 vendors – farmers, restaurants, craft and artisanal vendors, live…
Brews & Views at Belleayre Mountain
Belleayre Mountain 181 Galli Curci Rd., Highmount, NYSample craft beers and cider from local breweries while enjoying live music, craft vendors, yummy food and of course the wonderful views of the Catskill Mountains and Fall foliage. Scenic gondola rides available. Belleayre’s Fall Festival will be happening simultaneously at the mountain.
16th Annual Italian American Festival
Beloved annual festival brings together food vendors, street performers, live music, and Italian culture to the Rondout Waterfront. By far, the delicious food is the biggest draw each year with a plethora of food vendors providing an international array of cuisines to enjoy. In addition, there will be Italian wines, street performers, dancers, singers craft…
Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Attractions
Headless Horseman Haunted Attractions 778 Broadway Route 9W, Ulster Park, United StatesNamed "Number 1 Haunted Attraction in America." with over ten attractions, gift shops, and cafés. Haunted hayrides, houses, walking trail, corn maze, and much more for anyone wanting to get close to the headless horseman. Tickets required. Kid-Friendly Children’s Days are 10/7 and 10/21.
Rail Explorers – The Catskills
Rail Explorers Catskills 70 Lower High Street, Phoenicia, NYLeaf peep on the rails this Fall! What better way to catch the colors blazing in the trees than to be IN the trees?! Experience the magic of the historic Ulster & Delaware Railroad as you travel alongside the Esopus Creek through the beautiful woods of the Catskill Mountains. Bring a snack and a drink…
Hudson Valley Hullabaloo
Hudson Valley Hullabaloo Holiday Market: Festive fun and a carefully curated selection of gifts and goods from over 75 makers and vintage vendors. Music, photo booth, and food too! Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. $2 at door. Andy Murphy Recreation Center, 467 Broadway, Kingston. 845-750-8801; hvhullabaloo.com
Holiday Fineries at the Wineries
Hop on the Shawangunk Wine Trail and taste a flight of wine at your four stops while also collecting an ornament at each winery. Self-guided tour. 11am-5pm. $35. shawangunkwinetrail.com (More dates in December)
20th Annual Family of New Paltz 5K Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving morning 5K fundraiser supporting Family’s crisis walk-in center and food pantry. 9-11am. $15-$25. Water Street Market, 10 Main St, New Paltz. 845-255-7957; newpaltzturkeytrot.com
Holiday Fineries at the Wineries
Shawangunk Wine TrailTickets are on sale now! Break out your favorite fun holiday attire or that ugly seasonal sweater and get ready for the Shawangunk Wine Trail's ultimate holiday wine tasting event, Holiday Fineries at the Wineries, formerly known as Wreath Fineries at the Wineries, returns to the wineries on November 18-19, December 2-3, and December 9-10…
A Frosty Fest
A Frosty Fest 778 Broadway (Route 9W), Ulster Park, NYThe Hudson Valley's Largest Holiday Lights Spectacular! Enjoy the drive-thru experience in the comfort of your own vehicle. Park and walk inside, visit Santa, dance with Mr. & Mrs. Frosty, Rudolph, Snow Bear, and other Characters. Watch Jingles Magic Show, and more. All included with each ticket! *Check website for hours and availability.
Winter Wineryland!
Robibero Family Winery 714 Albany Post Road, New Paltz, NY, United StatesCome embrace the chilly weather at Robibero Winery with a weekend of special FROZEN and hot cocktails, bonfire, wood-fired pizza, hot cocoa, s'mores kits along with their award-winning COLD whites! Wine-tasting flights will be available all weekend, as well as wine by the glass/bottle, craft NYS beer, specialty frozen/hot cocktails and an assortment of nonalcoholic…
NYS Pride Ski Weekend
Belleayre Mountain 181 Galli Curci Rd., Highmount, NYJoin The Pride Center of the Capital Region for a fabulous weekend of skiing and community at Belleayre Mountain. Registration includes access to NYS Pride Ski Lift Package, as well as admission to a Saturday afternoon Après Ski Tea Dance in the lodge with DJ RVMBA plus more events still to be announced.
Ashokan Winter Hoot 2024
Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Rd., Olivebridge, NYA down-home, down-to-earth festival at the Ashokan Center! Live roots music, local food, crafts, and so much more! All ages and all people are welcome! Make sure to stop by! Visit their website for ticket pricing! (Prices vary.)
Annual Valentine’s Day Wine & Cheese Pairing: Benmarl Winery
Benmarl Winery 156 Highland Avenue, Marlboro, NY, United StatesIndulge yourself in some of Ulster County’s local delights. Bring up to 4 people (including yourself) to the tasting! One ticket includes 4 different wines and a curated cheese board featuring some of the Hudson Valley’s best cheeses, locally sourced jams, and house made chocolates! Timeslots for each tasting will be an hour long. The…
Western Dreamland: A Country & Disco Dance Party!
Colony Woodstock 22 Rock City Rd, Woodstock, NY, United StatesCalling all country dolls and dancing queens! Saddle up for a night under the neon moon, where timeless classics by country music legends such as Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, and The Chicks guide your every step on the dance floor in a technicolor world of disco icons such as ABBA and Cher along…
LGBTQ+ Speed Dating at Quartz Rock Vineyard
Quartz Rock Vineyard 40 Mountain Rd, Marlboro, NY, United StatesLooking for love? A new relationship? An extremely fun night? Meet new people in a beautiful, low-pressure setting! Each date will last 5 minutes. Tickets cost $25. The ticket price includes a glass of wine, participation in the organized speed-dating event, private scorecard to track who you would like to see again, and the contact…
Ashokan Center Maple Festival
Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Rd., Olivebridge, NYStop by The Ashokan Center for a day of maple sugaring, pancakes, and good times for people of all ages! Blacksmithing demos, live music, cozy campfires, and guided hikes to the place where the magic is made… the sugar shack! The event will take place from 10am-2pm both days. $10 for advanced general admission and…
36th Annual Shamrock Run
Academy Green Park 238 Clinton Ave, Kingston, NY, United StatesGet your running sneakers on and join in on the St. Patrick’s Day fun! The Irish Cultural Center of the Hudson Valley will be holding their 36th Annual 2-mile Shamrock Run! The race will start at Academy Green at 12:50pm SHARP and end at the foot of Broadway! Pre-register online until March 1st for $30.…