Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
Hudson Valley Shakespeare FestivalFounded in 1987, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF) is a critically acclaimed (The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal), professional, non-profit theater company based in Garrison, NY, one-hour north of Manhattan. The Festival has established a reputation for lucid, engaging, and highly inventive productions. staged under an iconic, open-air Theater Tent…
Black Arts & Culture Festival
Empire State Plaza Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United StatesThis three-day celebration of Black arts and culture features live performances by chart-topping artists, art exhibitions, delicious food and more. With something for everyone, the festival features a Teen Night with live music, a Gospel Night with regional performers, instructor-led yoga at the Health & Wellness Fair, and a Concert Finale with a headlining artist.
Free Trolley Exhibit at Mesier Homestead in Wappingers Falls
Mesier Homestead 2 Spring Street, Wappingers Falls, NY, United StatesIt's First Saturday in the village of Wappingers Falls! The village will be filled with lots of fun activities and specials all day! Visit the Wappingers Historical Society's free exhibit on the front porch of the Mesier Homestead (located within Mesier Park) featuring artifacts and photos about the Wappingers Falls-Poughkeepsie trolley, which ran from 1894–1928.…
Thunderbird Farms Sunflower Festival
Thunderbird Farms 13 Van Sickle Road, Pine Island, NY, United StatesDon't miss out! This is our Opening Day! We will be having a Sunflower Festival with Karaoke, Live Music, a Vendor Market, Food, Beer, Wine, Cider, Fresh Cider Donuts, Kids Activities, Corn Hole and more! There is NO Parking or Entry Fee to enjoy these fun festivities only if you wish to enter our Sunflower…
National Mead Day Tasting and Celebration
Boutique Wines, Spirits & Ciders 18 Westage Drive, Fishkill, NY, United StatesMead. Lots of people have heard of it, but so many have never tried it. Here's your chance to try the oldest fermented beverage in human history! Check out the mead category, fermented from honey, with flavors ranging from sweet to dry, fruited to spicey. With multiple vendors showing different styles, this is the perfect…
Woodstock ’94 Remembered
Cantine Field Pavillion Street, Saugerties, NYCheck out this awesome art and music event featuring 7 different bands and guest MC's! A food truck festival will be taking place as well - so, grab something delicious to eat while you're out it!
Scenic Sips Fest
Roeliff Jansen Park 9156 State Route 22, Hillsdale, NYInaugural Event ~ Over 15 Columbia County craft beverage producers of beer, fine wine, spirits, & hard cider will be onsite for ticketholders to sample & enjoy. Guests will recognize favorites such as Roe Jan Brewing, Whitecliff Vineyard, Harvest Spirits, & Little Apple Cidery. Attendees can relax while listening to live music: a country/folk trio…
Connect with Us: Adults with Disabilities Morning at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum in Poughkeepsie
Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum 75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesThe Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum invites adults with disabilities who are 18 years of age or older, along with their caregivers, to explore the second floor of the museum before it opens to the public and participate in a sensory activity. It’s a chance to enjoy the exhibits in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Click here to register.
Mid-Hudson Comic Con at the MJN Convention Center
Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, New YorkHead to the Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center (formerly the Mid-Hudson Civic Center) for the two-day Mid-Hudson Comic Con on Aug. 3 (10 a.m.–6 p.m.) and Aug. 4 (10 a.m.–4 p.m.). Over 100 exhibitors, cosplay contests, gaming, panel discussions and more! VIP pass includes the weekend pass, which gets you in both days (early entry…
Indian Heritage Festival @ Kensico Dam Plaza
Kensico Dam Plaza 1 Bronx River Parkway, ValhallaThe festival will feature the delicious foods of India, live music, folk dancing and cultural performances. There will also be a fashion show showcasing colorful native clothing. Festival-goers can create their own cultural fashion by decorating themselves with Mehndi, the henna bridal make-up that dates back to ancient India.
Haverstraw United Latin Festival
Emeline Park, Haverstraw 30 Liberty Street, Haverstraw, NY, United StatesJoin us for the annual Haverstraw United Latin Festival on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024 at 12PM. FREE event! Don't miss this annual celebration of Latin heritage taking place at Emeline Park and Haverstraw Elementary School. Featuring great music, food, vendors and more! Fun for the whole family! For more information, visit www.westhaverstraw.org.
La Guelaguetza Festival in Poughkeepsie
Victor C. Waryas Park 1 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesThe annual La Guelaguetza festival brings everyone together at Waryas Park for a day-long celebration showcasing Oaxacan culture and traditions, including traditional Oaxacan dances and costumes, artwork, crafts, live music, kids' activities and a whole lot of authentic Oaxacan food! Bring the entire family, and don't forget your appetites!
Great Estates Garden & Landscape Weekends in Dutchess County
Multiple locations Multiple, Multiple, NY, United StatesExplore the gardens and landscapes of Dutchess County’s Great Estates along the Hudson River during Great Estates Garden & Landscape Weekends June 15–16 and Aug. 3–4. Experience the outdoor beauty of these estates from the Revolutionary War, the Gilded Age, and the World War II eras on your own or attend an outdoor event! Participating…
Two-Day “Flavors of the Hudson Valley” Boot Camp at the Culinary Institute of America
The Culinary Institute of America 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NYIn this two-day boot camp at the CIA, (Aug. 5 and 6), you will explore the best flavors the Hudson Valley has to offer and learn techniques to create dishes that showcase these local ingredients, from apple to foie gras. Click here to register. The new Inn at Bellefield is right across the street from the CIA and…
Young Explorer Adventure at Wilderstein Historic Site in Rhinebeck
Wilderstein Historic Site 330 Morton Road, Rhinebeck, United StatesJoin this journey of discovery that begins with crafting a portable journal followed by an enriching outdoors experience to spark curiosity and keen observation through immersion in the natural beauty, architecture and history of Wilderstein Historic Site. Recommended for ages 6–12. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy…
EXOTIC CAR NIGHT
Downtown Nyack 2 North Broadway, Nyack, New YorkEXOTIC CAR NIGHT returns to Nyack Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024. 6-9PM. FREE! Stroll Main Street to see hundreds of exotic vehicles. Make an evening of it by exploring Nyack’s unique shops, then have dinner in one of Nyack’s fabulous restaurants. For more information, visit www.nyackchamber.org.
Puppeteering with Brad: Cardboard Explosion at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum
Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum 75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesEnjoy this creative and fun program with puppeteer, puppet builder and arts educator Brad Shur, the founder and lead artist of Paper Heart Puppets! With help from the audience, Brad transforms simple cardboard shapes into elaborate puppet characters, then brings them to life right before your eyes. Plus, participate in a puppet-inspired craft before or…
35th Annual Ellenville Blueberry Festival
Canal Street & Liberty Square Canal Street & Liberty Square, Ellenville, NYCalling all blueberry lovers! Stop by the village of Ellenville for a day full of live music, a variety of vendors, a 50/50 raffle, an amateurs-only blueberry muffin contest, and so much more!
Saturday Tours : Hudson-Athens Lighthouse
Step back in time! Take a tour of the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse on August 10th. This 150-year-old landmark continues to guide the way on the Hudson River.
THE WORLD OF REBECCA FRANKS
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site 44 Battlefield Road, Stony Point, NY, United StatesJoin us for THE WORLD OF REBECCA FRANKS - Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 at 2PM. Site Interpreter Joanne Stein-Kohler has studied the Jewish experience in America in the years leading up to and after the American Revolution, through the lens of Rebecca Franks, the "Jewish Belle" of Philadelphia who married a British officer captured at Stony Point.…