Indian Heritage Festival @ Kensico Dam Plaza

Kensico Dam Plaza 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla

The 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 States

Join 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 States

The 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 States

Explore 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, NY

In 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 States

Join 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…

Sunset Sensations at Locust Grove Estate

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

Sample culinary tastings from a celebrated Hudson Valley chef paired with three fine tastes of wine and a wine presentation. Round out the evening with a tour of Locust Grove's heirloom flower gardens or kitchen gardens that inspire this celebrated local chef. Click here to purchase tickets.

EXOTIC CAR NIGHT

Downtown Nyack 2 North Broadway, Nyack, New York

EXOTIC 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 States

Enjoy 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, NY

Calling 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!

Free

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 States

Join 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.…

Skywalk Arts Festival

Hudson River Skywalk 99 NY 23, Catskill, NY, United States

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Hudson Valley through local artists' eyes. Shop for unique pieces, enjoy live music, and unleash your creativity with a hands-on art session.

2024 Altamont Fair

Altamont Fairgrounds 129 Grand St,, Altamont, NY, United States

Nothing says summer in Albany County like the annual Altamont Fair. Back for its 131st year, explore the huge carnival midway, enjoy live entertainment including a circus and shark show, see farm animals up close, and learn more about agriculture in New York State.

Event Series Dear Jack, Dear Louise

Dear Jack, Dear Louise

Penguin Rep Theatre 7 Crickettown Road, Stony Point, NY, United States

Penguin Rep Theatre presents, "Dear Jack, Dear Louise." Live performances now through Aug. 18! When two strangers – a military doctor in Oregon and an aspiring actress in New York – meet by letter during World War II, a true-life love story begins. Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor, Crazy For You) recounts…

CENTENNIAL CASTING

Penguin Rep Theatre 7 Crickettown Road, Stony Point, NY, United States

Penguin Rep Theatre presents, CENTENNIAL CASTING - June 14-July 7, 2024 at Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point. Love, laughter and mistaken identity take the stage when Vincent DiDonato and his co-workers discover a pile of headshots sent in by actors who have mistaken their metal casting shop for a theatrical casting agency. A hilarious…

2nd Annual Sunflower & Sangria Festival

Meadowbrook Farm Catskills 513 ROUTE 67, Leeds, United States

Calling all sunflower lovers and sangria enthusiasts! The 2nd Annual Sunflower & Sangria Festival is back at Meadowbrook Farm Catskills on August 16th, 17th, and 18th. This fun-filled festival offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a hayride to a field of sunflowers, live music, delicious food and craft vendors, and refreshing sangria or craft beer.…

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…

DANCING UNDER THE STARS 2024!

Downtown Haverstraw Haverstraw, NY, United States

The Village of Haverstraw presents its annual DANCING UNDER THE STARS 2024! Friday, Aug. 16, 2024.  7:30 PM at Village Hall!  Join us for an evening of great music, dancing, food, kids' activities and more! Fun for the whole family! For details, visit www.voh-ny.com.