Harvest Hunt Kids’ Scavenger Hunt at Locust Grove Estate
Locust Grove Estate 2683 South Road (Route 9), Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesCome 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 hunt/story walk on the grounds of the historic mansion. Tour at your own pace, stay all day or just as long as you’d like. Costumes…
New York Renaissance Faire
New York Renaissance Faire 600 State Route 17A, Tuxedo Park, NY, United StatesSaturdays, 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 to an age of adventure! Join Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth I on a grand visit to a beautiful 16th-century English village. Cheer your favorite knight…
Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds
Dutchess County Fairgrounds 6636 Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY, United StatesSample hundreds of products from New York wineries, craft breweries and distilleries, taste gourmet foods from some of the region's finest restaurants, enjoy live music and browse the wares of various vendors. Stick around for educational seminars and cooking demonstrations throughout the weekend. Click here to purchase tickets.
Oktoberfest at Barton Orchards
Barton Orchards 63 Apple Tree Lane, Poughquag, NY, United StatesBarton Orchard's annual Oktoberfest celebration is set for Sept. 7 and 8. Enjoy live music with Dennis Polisky & Maestros Men Polka Band, as well as other live performances throughout the weekend. Get lost in the corn maze, feel your pulse quicken in the haunted house, cheer for your favorite pig in the pig races,…
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…
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…
Germania of Poughkeepsie Hosts Oktoberfest 2024
Germania of Poughkeepsie 37 Old Degarmo Road, Poughkeepsie, United StatesGermania of Poughkeepsie presents Oktoberfest 2024, a fun, festive — and authentic — Oktoberfest at the Germania Festival Grounds. The three-day celebration will be held Sept. 6 from 5–10 p.m., Sept. 7 from 1–10 p.m. and Sept. 8 from 12–5 p.m. Enjoy live German bands, German food, home-baked German desserts, traditional German beer, children’s entertainment,…
Beacon Flea Market
Beacon Flea Market 6 Henry Street, Beacon, NY, United StatesYou'll find everything and anything at the Beacon Flea Market, such as antique furniture, glassware, vintage designer clothing, vinyl, books, all sorts of jewelry and so much more. The Beacon Flea Market is open every Sunday, April through November, and is located at the heart of Beacon's trendy, walkable Main Street corridor, where you'll find…
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…
Fur and Flow: Health and Energy Practices for Dogs and Their Owners
Crimson Catskills, Midtown Arts 35 Liberty Street, Kingston, NY, United StatesDon’t let the Dog Days of Summer drain you and your dog of energy! This fun, outdoor, introductory class and demonstration is for well-trained dogs and their owners/families! Certified dog health and nutritionist coach, Sunny Gandara of Nacho Average Dog Health, will teach cooking and wellness techniques to improve your dog’s long-term health and energy…
“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…
Harvest Hunt Kids’ Scavenger Hunt at Locust Grove Estate
Locust Grove Estate 2683 South Road (Route 9), Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesCome 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 hunt/story walk on the grounds of the historic mansion. Tour at your own pace, stay all day or just as long as you’d like. Costumes…
SEPTEMBERFEST
Downtown Nyack 2 North Broadway, Nyack, New YorkDon't miss Nyack's annual SEPTEMBERFEST STREET FAIR - Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. 10AM-5PM. 200+ vendors! Jewelry, art, photography, collectibles, antiques, quality handmade crafts, unique gifts, and much more. Featuring live entertainment, food, outdoor dining, kids' activities and more. Fairgoers can also enjoy Nyack’s many shops, pubs and restaurants offering SeptemberFest specials. FREE parking! Visit www.nyackchamber.org for details.
New York Renaissance Faire
New York Renaissance Faire 600 State Route 17A, Tuxedo Park, NY, United StatesSaturdays, 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 to an age of adventure! Join Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth I on a grand visit to a beautiful 16th-century English village. Cheer your favorite knight…
Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds
Dutchess County Fairgrounds 6636 Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY, United StatesSample hundreds of products from New York wineries, craft breweries and distilleries, taste gourmet foods from some of the region's finest restaurants, enjoy live music and browse the wares of various vendors. Stick around for educational seminars and cooking demonstrations throughout the weekend. Click here to purchase tickets.
Oktoberfest at Barton Orchards
Barton Orchards 63 Apple Tree Lane, Poughquag, NY, United StatesBarton Orchard's annual Oktoberfest celebration is set for Sept. 7 and 8. Enjoy live music with Dennis Polisky & Maestros Men Polka Band, as well as other live performances throughout the weekend. Get lost in the corn maze, feel your pulse quicken in the haunted house, cheer for your favorite pig in the pig races,…
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…
Germania of Poughkeepsie Hosts Oktoberfest 2024
Germania of Poughkeepsie 37 Old Degarmo Road, Poughkeepsie, United StatesGermania of Poughkeepsie presents Oktoberfest 2024, a fun, festive — and authentic — Oktoberfest at the Germania Festival Grounds. The three-day celebration will be held Sept. 6 from 5–10 p.m., Sept. 7 from 1–10 p.m. and Sept. 8 from 12–5 p.m. Enjoy live German bands, German food, home-baked German desserts, traditional German beer, children’s entertainment,…
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…
Puppeteering with Brad: Cardboard Explosion at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum in Poughkeepsie
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…