Four-Day Baking Boot Camp at the Culinary Institute of America

The Culinary Institute of America 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NY

Learn to bake like a professional at this four-day boot camp (July 23-26) at "The World's Premier Culinary College." Enjoy five hours of hands-on learning each day, including lectures, chef-led demonstrations and practical application as you create your own breads, cookies, pies and more! 18 or older only. Click here to register.

Friday Night Food Trucks and Live Music at Millbrook Vineyards & Winery

Millbrook Vineyards & Winery 26 Wing Road, Millbrook, NY, United States

Celebrate the start of the weekend and take advantage of summer sunsets from the Taproom Terrace with a la carte, family-friendly menus from local food trucks. Bring your own chairs and blankets to enjoy the lawn or find a picnic table for the whole family! Tap wine will be available, as well as beer, popcorn…

Putnam County Golf Course Friday Night Concert & BBQ Series

Putnam County Golf Course

The natural scenic beauty of the property coupled with a challenging 18 hole championship golf course has made Putnam County Golf Course a popular venue for area golfers. It is truly where “Golf meets the scenic beauty of the Lower Hudson Valley.” One can also enjoy golf indoors at Putnam County Golf Course via the…

Arts on the Lake Summer Concert Series

Arts on the Lake 640 NY Route 52, Carmel, NY, United States

Arts on the Lake Summer Concert Series 640 NY Route 52 Carmel, NY Arts on the Lake: Art, Education, Theatre & Music July 5th: Back to the Garden 1969-Celebrate the music of the Woodstock era July 12th: Darly Tookes-We are proud to have the legendary Darly Tookes return to Arts on the Lake. July 19th:…

Borscht Belt Festival

Borscht Belt Museum 90 Canal St, Ellenville, NY, United States

Created by the Catskills Borscht Belt Museum, Borscht Belt Fest celebrates and pays homage to the Borscht Belt’s vibrant past and showcases its legacy and wide-ranging influence on contemporary American culture. Come enjoy comedy, cuisine, and celebrating culture!

$50

Cooking Class at the Culinary Institute of America: A Culinary Tour of Hawaii

The Culinary Institute of America 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NY

The cuisines of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim are steeped in tradition and flavor. Beyond the lau'u favorites, the culinary identity of the Hawaiian Island regions predates the arrival of Polynesian settlers to the 50th state. In this hands-on class, you'll explore the history, cooking techniques, and flavors of ancient Hawaii, alongside contemporary dishes like…

Cold Spring Farmers’ Market at Boscobel House & Gardens

Boscobel House & Gardens

Located 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 (c)(3) organization, is to support local, regional and sustainable farms by providing an outlet for direct sales of agricultural products. Our vendors are either farmers,…

Putnam County Fair

Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park

Putnam County Fair: July 27-28 Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park Gipsy Trail Rd. Carmel, NY Cornell Cooperative Extension | 4-H Showcase at the Putnam County Country Fair (cceputnamcounty.org) The Putnam County Fair & 4-H Showcase, the country fair families love, is happening July 27th and July 28th at Veterans Memorial Park in Carmel, NY.   An easy car…

Frederick Douglass Day at College Hill Park

College Hill Park Bartlett Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

On Aug. 2, 1858, celebrated abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass delivered an inspirational speech to a crowd of 4,000 people at the Collegiate School in Poughkeepsie (now College Hill Park). In this highly anticipated appearance, Douglass implored the audience to demand justice and end slavery in the United States. In commemoration of this important event,…

Summer Art Fest 2024

Quackenbush Square

You won't want to miss this interactive, immersive ALL AGES arts festival in Downtown Albany coming THIS Summer. It is FREE and OPEN to the public, just show up! Pop-up Outdoor Gallery presented by ParkAlbany Live Artists - painting moveable murals, hosting immersive creative activities, & more Kids Art Corner - interactive, hands-on crafts and art-making Community Partners and Vendors…

Barton Orchards Celebrates Pride in July

Barton Orchards 63 Apple Tree Lane, Poughquag, NY, United States

Join Barton Orchards in celebrating inclusion in the Hudson Valley, raising awareness and support for the Dutchess County Pride Center and other Local LGBTQ+ groups. There will be live performances from the stars of Ru Paul’s Drag Race, an amateur drag contest with $1,000 in prizes, the “Hey Girl, Hay Ride” a foam party, and…

Summer Jazz Concert Series at Millbrook Vineyards & Winery

Millbrook Vineyards & Winery 26 Wing Road, Millbrook, NY, United States

Celebrate summer with Millbrook Winery’s outdoor jazz concerts, to be held on select Saturdays on the beautiful vineyard lawn. Food trucks will be onsite providing concert fare and snacks, and wine will be available for purchase in the winery. Click here to see a schedule of the performers and to purchase tickets.

Blueberry Festival

Old Austerlitz 11550 State Route 22, Austerlitz, NY, United States

This ever-popular event features early American craft demonstrations and wares, antiques, live music and entertainment, magic act, activities for children, animals, birds of prey, sheep-shearing, plus many unique and highly talented artists, crafters, specialty food purveyors, tag sale, outdoor sports and activities vendors, as well as garden/nature related vendors and organizations. There will also be blueberries…

Free – $10

“Fairy House Hunt” Family Program at Locust Grove Estate

Locust Grove Estate 2683 South Road (Route 9), Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

Put 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 hidden among the gardens and trees, every Saturday and Sunday in May and June, as well as Monday, May 27. Costumes encouraged! Fairy wings and…

Hudson Valley Free Day at Dia Beacon

Dia:Beacon 3 Beekman Street, Beacon, NY, United States

Hudson Valley residents receive free admission to Dia Beacon on the last Sunday of each month. And there is much to see at this extraordinary collection of contemporary art. Among the many long-term exhibitions on display at Dia Beacon is the recently opened “Shadows” by Andy Warhol. “Shadows,” is a single painting in multiple parts…

2024 Grateful Dead Tribute Concert

Harmony Hall-Jacob Sloat House 15 Liberty Rock Rd, Sloatsburg, NY, United States

 Don't miss the event of the summer! 2024 GRATEFUL DEAD TRIBUTE! Sunday, July 28, 2024.1PM-6PM at Harmony Hall-Jacob Sloat House.  Join us for a day of great music featuring Uncle Shoehorn, Dead Meat and One Man Gathers.  Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a day of music, food, crafts and more! Fun for…

2024 GRATEFUL DEAD TRIBUTE!

Harmony Hall-Jacob Sloat House 15 Liberty Rock Rd, Sloatsburg, NY, United States

Don't miss the event of the Summer! Friends of Harmony Hall's annual 2024 GRATEFUL DEAD TRIBUTE! Sunday, July 28, 2024.1PM-6PM. Join us for a day of great music featuring Uncle Shoehorn, Dead Meat and One Man Gathers. Featuring music, crafts, food, kids' activities and more! Advance tickets on sale! Visit www.friendsofharmonyhall.org.

Fish and Game Dinner at Mill House Brewing

Mill House Brewing 289 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

This inaugural event is the summer edition of Mill House Brewing's famous Wild Game Dinner, which is held in January. Enjoy an exciting selection of locally caught fish and shellfish, along with wild game meats and beer and cocktail specials. If that's not enough, there will be some amazing raffle prizes available, including a six-person…