Pinkster
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site 32 Catherine Street, Albany, NY, United StatesOnce a colonial Dutch holiday, Pinkster quickly developed into an African celebration of family, hope, and cultural identity in the 18th century. The celebration developed from cultural traditions brought to the Hudson River Valley by individuals from West and Central Africa who were enslaved by the Dutch colonists. Pinkster became a spring celebration where enslaved…
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. Owner and preservation architect Joseph Lombardi once said that restoring The Octagon House was “like assembling a 500,000-piece jigsaw puzzle” – a task so overwhelming…
HUDSON VALLEY MAKER FAIRE
Garner Arts Center 55 W Railroad Ave, Garnerville, New YorkJoin us for the Hudson Valley Maker Faire - Saturday, May 18th & Sunday, May 19th, 12pm to 6pm. Located at GARNER Arts Center. RAIN OR SHINE. Enjoy interactive STEAM demonstrations, experience immersive VR and robotics, and engaging creative tech demos from tinkerers and experienced engineers alike. This year will not be without such GARNER festival…
24-Hour Drone: Experiments in Sound and Music
Basilica Hudson 110 S. Front Street, Hudson, NY, United StatesBasilica Hudson and Le Guess Who? present in collaboration with Sarah Van Buren the return of 24-HOUR DRONE: EXPERIMENTS IN SOUND AND MUSIC. 24 hours of unbroken DRONE for ’24! An immersive event and all-encompassing experience, 24-HOUR DRONE is a roving, international series featuring musicians and sound artists experimenting within the spectrum of drone to create…
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 seasons, the right way to tap trees, and how to turn sap from maples in your yard into syrup on your pancakes! Sessions will meet…
County Players Presents “Ragtime: The Musical” at the Falls Theatre
County Players at The Falls Theatre 2681 West Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY, United StatesBased on the novel by E.L. Doctorow, this Tony Award-winning musical depicts an African American family, a Jewish immigrant family, and a wealthy white suburban family who collide in pursuit of the American Dream in turn-of-the-century America. Performances at the Falls Theatre are scheduled for May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 8…
DEXTER LAWRENCE II CELEBRITY SOFTBALL GAME 2024
Clover Stadium 1 Palisades Credit Union Park, Pomona, NY, United StatesBrandon Jacobs and his Superbowl 42 and 46 will take on Dexter Lawrence II at the Dexter Lawrence II Celebrity Softball Game on Saturday, May 18, 2024 3PM-7PM at Clover Stadium. RAIN OR SHINE! The teams will be joined by some of the winning and current NY Giants players! Fun for the whole family! Tickets…
Wassaic Project Summer Art Exhibition Opens at Maxon Mills
The Wassaic Project 17 Furnace Bank Road, Wassaic, NY, United StatesThe Wassaic Project presents the opening of its summer art exhibition, titled “Tall Shadows in Short Order,” in its historic Maxon Mills gallery. Maxon Mills is a unique exhibition space, an historic, seven-story wooden grain elevator along the train tracks that has been repurposed into a magnificent gallery for contemporary artists. “Tall Shadows in Short…
County Players Presents “Ragtime: The Musical” at the Falls Theatre
County Players at The Falls Theatre 2681 West Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY, United StatesBased on the novel by E.L. Doctorow, this Tony Award-winning musical depicts an African American family, a Jewish immigrant family, and a wealthy white suburban family who collide in pursuit of the American Dream in turn-of-the-century America. Performances at the Falls Theatre are scheduled for May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 8…
“Little Shop of Horrors” at the Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck
The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY, United StatesCENTERstage Productions presents the deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical "Little Shop of Horrors" at the Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck. The show will run from May 10 – 26, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Click here to purchase tickets. "Little Shop of Horrors" has…
HOWARD SHORE: IN CONVERSATION WITH ELLIOTT FORREST
Nyack Center 58 Depew Avenue, Nyack, NY, United StatesDon't miss Howard Shore: In Conversation with Elliott Forrest - Saturday, May 18, 2024. 8PM at The Nyack Center. Award winning film composer Howard Shore - whose credits include LORD OF THE RINGS and THE HOBBIT films, SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, PHILADELPHIA, HUGO, THE DEPARTED, ED WOOD and others, joins Peabody award winning broadcaster Elliott…
Playland – Fireworks
Mesmerizing display of fireworks and watch the sky come alive. An unforgettable experience, perfect for families and friends alike.
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 season is such a magical time for packs in North America. Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the woodlands of the…
“Fairy House Hunt” Family Program at Locust Grove Estate
Locust Grove Estate 2683 South Road (Route 9), Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesPut 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…
“Tales of the Titanic” Themed Mansion Tour at Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Staatsburgh State Historic Site Old Post Road, Staatsburg, NY, United StatesStaatsburgh’s owners, Ruth and Ogden Mills, had tickets to sail on the R.M.S. Titanic’s scheduled second trip. This April, to mark the 112th anniversary of the Titanic’s infamous maiden voyage, Staatsburgh State Historic Site is offering its ever-popular “Tales of the Titanic” theme tour of the mansion. This 90-minute tour, led by a costumed guide,…
Princess Brunch at the Beekman Arms
Beekman Arms Delamater Inn 6387 Mill St., Rhinebeck, NYEnjoy a delicious brunch with special guests Ariel and Cinderella! They'll lead their young guests in a storytime and a special dance. Guests will have the opportunity for a photo with their favorite princesses. Young guests will be able to make their own crown to take home. Price of ticket includes a buffet brunch with…
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. Owner and preservation architect Joseph Lombardi once said that restoring The Octagon House was “like assembling a 500,000-piece jigsaw puzzle” – a task so overwhelming…
Polish Heritage Festival @ Kensico Dam Plaza
Experience a multitude of cultures this summer without ever leaving the country. Gather your family and friends, leave your passport at home and enjoy traditions from around the world.
HUDSON VALLEY MAKER FAIRE
Garner Arts Center 55 W Railroad Ave, Garnerville, New YorkJoin us for the Hudson Valley Maker Faire - Saturday, May 18th & Sunday, May 19th, 12pm to 6pm. Located at GARNER Arts Center. RAIN OR SHINE. Enjoy interactive STEAM demonstrations, experience immersive VR and robotics, and engaging creative tech demos from tinkerers and experienced engineers alike. This year will not be without such GARNER festival…
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 seasons, the right way to tap trees, and how to turn sap from maples in your yard into syrup on your pancakes! Sessions will meet…