“Cook Up Some Magic” with the Culinary Institute and The Inn at Bellefield
The Culinary Institute of America 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NYThe Culinary Institute of America and the Inn at Bellefield invite you to participate in this one-time, all-inclusive culinary experience. Learn to cook like a pro at a two-hour, hands-on cooking class at the CIA, then enjoy a dinner for two featuring the dishes you just prepared. This exclusive package also includes a tour of…
13th Annual Putnam County Wine & Food Fest
Wells Park Brewster, NY13th Annual Putnam County Wine & Food Fest September 21-22 at Wells Park in the Village of Brewster. Nestled in the heart of the Hudson Valley at Wells Park, 98 Oak Street, Brewster, NY 10509, PCWFF is strategically positioned, just an hour away from the bustling metropolis of New York City. Its proximity extends its…
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…
Orvis Game Fair and Sporting Weekend
Orvis Sandanona 3047 Sharon Road, Millbrook, NY, United StatesThe Orvis Game Fair and Sporting Weekend is set for Sept. 20 and 21! Free fly-casting and shooting lessons; falconry, hunting dog, and game cooking demonstrations; and a variety of hands-on activities for the kids — the whole family will enjoy the Orvis Game Fair. Plus, you’ll find dozens of exhibitors and vendors, food concession…
Fall Harvest Festivals at Fishkill Farms
Fishkill Farms 9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesEach weekend at Fishkill Farms, from Sept. 7 through October (plus Monday, Oct. 14) will be packed full of autumnal fun! Pick sustainably grown apples straight from the trees, enjoy wagon rides throughout the orchard, get lost in the corn maze, and listen to live music the courtyard while sipping on a hard cider from…
Cold Spring Farmers’ Market at Boscobel House & Gardens
Boscobel House & GardensLocated 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,…
“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…
Mid-Hudson Valley Gem & Mineral Society Annual Show and Sale
Gold's Gym 258 Titusville Road, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesMid-Hudson Valley Gem & Mineral Society hosts its annual gem, fossil, mineral and jewelry show and sale for two days at Gold's Gym. The theme of this year's show is "The World of Crystals." Shop from 30 dealers, watch a lapidary (gem-cutting) demonstration, and be sure to check out the rock and mineral displays set…
The Classic Tour @ Octagon House
Experience The Armour-Stiner Octagon House for the first time, or return for another visit! The one-hour Classic Tour gives a foundational understanding of this iconic house and features something for everyone. Shaped by the vision and determination of the individuals who have owned this lyrical house through the years, its magnificent ornamentation and period furnishings…
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…
Albany Book Festival 2024
University at Albany 1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NYThe annual Albany Book Festival presented by the NYS Writer’s Institute celebrates the literary arts with panel discussions, book vendors, book signings, writing workshops and more. Attended by more than 100 authors and poets, stop by the festival and join book lovers from local authors to nationally-known and critically acclaimed writers.
BEAR MOUNTAIN OKTOBERFEST
Bear Mountain State Park 3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain, NY, United StatesBEAR MOUNTAIN OKTOBERFEST RETURNS! September & October Weekends. Saturday & Sunday. 11AM-5PM. 9/21-9/22, 9/28-9/29, 10/5-10/6 &10/12-10/13. Experience the excitement of NY's largest FREE OKTOBERFEST celebration! Featuring traditional German food, beer, music, vendors, kids' activities and more! Anthony Wayne Recreational Area at Bear Mountain. Visit www.visitbearmountain.com for details!
Corn Craze 2024
Dogwood Acres Family Farm 749 Route 17M, Middletown, NY, United StatesIntroducing the corniest event in Orange County! CORN CRAZE! A great way to spend the weekend. Wagon rides around the farm. Games and activities galore. Live Music. Competitions. Prizes. Corn! Corn! Corn! Different events every weekend. See our website for more information. Fridays 4-7pm, Saturdays & Sunday 11am-7pm.
PearlPalooza 2024
North Pearl Street Albany, NY, United StatesDon’t miss Albany’s high-anticipated, all-ages music festival. The largest all-day music festival in downtown Albany, enjoy a series of musical performances, delicious food and drink vendors, and a morning YogaPalooza – a street-wide yoga gathering. The festival, presented by the Downtown Albany BID, takes over N. Pearl Street a location lined with some of downtown’s…
Coxsackie Riverside Festival
Coxsackie Riverside Park Betke Blvd, Coxsackie, NYJoin us for the Main Event on Saturday, September 21st, from 11 AM to 10 PM at Riverside Park. Enjoy a day filled with fun for all ages, including live music, delicious food, and a dedicated kids' zone. Shop for unique treasures from local craft vendors, sip on refreshing beverages, and groove to the beats.…
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…
6th Annual Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival
Copake Country Club 44 Golf Course Rd, Craryville, NY, United StatesHey foodies and beer lovers!! Join us for a day filled with yummy eats and ice-cold brews! Music by @beerstainedfiddleband. VIP & General Admission tickets available. Pre-sale prices run through August (then they will increase in September). Be sure to check out the VIP admission...it's worth it! Here’s the current vendor lineup!@smbouncehouses@cousinsmainelobster@fornorosso_hv@aloha_taco_girls@supremesoftserve@thisandthatfoodtruckhudson@larutadelsol15@lemonloveusa@rosiesempanadas@alltownfresh@upperdepot@roejanbrewingco@returnbrewing@oldklaverackbrewery@coopersdaughterspirits@dessertsbydesignalbany
19th Annual Cat ‘n Around Catskill Cat’s Meow Auction
Historic Catskill Point 1 Main Street, Catskill, NY, United StatesCat's Meow Auction! 70 feline figurines up for grabs. Join us for hors d'oeuvres, live auction, and fun! 1pm viewing, 2:30-5pm auction. Historic Catskill Point. Tickets: $25.