Putnam County Culture Fest

Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park

Come celebrate the diversity of Putnam County at the 2023 Putnam Culture Fest hosted by CEPAB (Community Engagement & Police Advisory Board)! The culture fest will take place on June 17, 2023 (rain date June 18) from 12pm-5pm. The Fest offers an opportunity for people to come together to enjoy our offerings of entertainment, food,…

Caramoor Jazz Festival – Summer Series

Caramoor 149 Girdle Ridge Rd, Katonah, NY, United States

Caramoor has long been the exemplar of the transformative power of live music performed by world-renowned artists in a wide variety of genres, from classical music performances that seek to expand the canon by spotlighting pieces from living and/or under-represented composers, to American Roots, jazz, opera, global and site-specific sound art installations. With a stunning…

Powerhouse Theater at Vassar College

Vassar College Powerhouse Theater 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

For six weeks each summer, the Powerhouse Season brings fully produced plays, musical workshops and readings of works in progress to Vassar College. The Tony Award-winning musical “Hamilton” began as a Powerhouse Theater workshop. Perhaps one of this summer’s projects will be the next Broadway smash! Click here for a complete schedule of events.

Bard College SummerScape

Bard College 60 Manor Avenue, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York

Bard College’s 20th annual SummerScape, a two-month festival of performing arts at the Fisher Center, includes performances of the musical “Illinois,” and the opera “Henri VIII.” Stop in at the Spiegeltent on the weekends for live performances, dancing and drinks. Charter transportation options from New York City are available. Click here for a complete schedule.

Putnam Pride Celebration

Join us on June 24th in Brewster Village for the Fourth Annual Putnam Pride celebration! Putnam Pride was formed in 2019 by local residents seeking to create visibility and community for Putnam’s LGBTQ+ people and allies. The event will be taking place this year on Saturday, June 24, at Wells Park in Brewster Village, gathering at The Old…

African-American Heritage Festival

Kensico Dam Plaza 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla

Come celebrate and enjoy dancing, great entertainment and much more.

Uncle Cheef

Uncle Cheef Brewster: A DESTINATION  Uncle Cheef Located 56 miles north of New York City in the Village of Brewster, Uncle Cheef is Hudson Valley’s newest home to exciting live music curated by Tonight Show musician and five time Grammy award winning saxophonist, Ian Hendrickson-Smith (aka Uncle Cheef). American “Tapas style” share plates, a full…

Event Series 40th Annual Great American Weekend

40th Annual Great American Weekend

Village of Goshen

Since 1982, the Great American Weekend has been a tradition that defines Goshen as a Great American Community. Originally intended to bolster attendance at the Historic Track after betting was eliminated, the Great American Weekend offers activities for every member of the family and has grown into one of the county’s most prestigious events. Fun for all ages,…

America the Beautiful Festival: The Sound of Liberty

New Century 517 Neversink Drive, Port Jervis, NY, United States

America the Beautiful Festival is a large outdoor festival celebrating America’s Independence Day and beautiful heritage. Generations young and old will enjoy our star-studded music lineup, including multi-platinum rock and country artists, as well as popular regional bands. We’ll have the largest fireworks display in Deerpark, NY, a fun kids playground and games, savory BBQ,…

New York State’s 4th of July Celebration

Empire State Plaza Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United States

Rock your red, white and blue at New York State 4th of July Celebration presented by Price Chopper & Market 32 at the Empire State Plaza. This annual Albany tradition captivates attendees with live entertainment from local bands, delicious food vendors and more! To cap off the evening of patriotic fun, the night sky is ignited with a brilliant fireworks display.…

Fireworks Spectacular at the Walkway Over the Hudson

Walkway Over The Hudson 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

Watch the City of Poughkeepsie’s annual Independence Day fireworks display with an unobstructed view from the Walkway Over the Hudson, some 212 feet above the river. The Walkway will close to the public at 4:30 p.m. that day and reopen at 6:30 p.m. for those with valid tickets to the event. This event sells out…

Erin Harpe and the Delta Swingers

Catamount Mountain Resort 78 Catamount Road, Hillsdale, NY, United States

Catamount Mountain Resort Summer Music Series Erin Harpe has been called "one of the most dynamic, talented and exciting roots rock blues women on the scene" by Living Blues Magazine. The singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer, and leader of the Boston Music Award-winning band, Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers, was named New England's "Blues Artist…

Free

Chatham SummerFest

Village of Chatham 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY

An annual Street Festival in the Village of Chatham with artisan vendors, food trucks, live music, a pie eating contest, baking contest, The Bruce Bowey Magic Show, and much more.

Free

Pleasantville Music Festival

Takes place at Parkway Field. In addition to headliners, breakout stars and local artists, there will be a beer and wine garden, fun activities for kids and a zero-waste program to keep the Earth happy, too.

Nyack’s Famous Street Fair

Downtown Nyack 2 North Broadway, Nyack, New York

Don't miss the Nyack Street Fair - Sunday, July 9, 2023 10AM-5PM in Downtown Nyack.  Family-fun day featuring over 250 vendors with arts, crafts, food, music, outdoor cafes, kids’ activities, and more!  Rain or shine.  FREE ADMISSION!

Hispanic Heritage Festival

where family and friends can delve into other cultures through music, art, dance and cuisine while visiting Kensico Dam, Westchester’s Central Park

New York Stage and Film Summer Season at Marist

Marist College 3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

New York Stage and Film has been an incubator for emerging and established artists and their work since 1985. This summer’s schedule at Marist features a strong lineup of imaginative and insightful plays and musicals, including the world premiere of “Like They Do in the Movies,” written and performed by Tony Award winner, Emmy Award…

Sister Funk

Catamount Mountain Resort 78 Catamount Road, Hillsdale, NY, United States

Catamount Mountain Resort Summer Music Series Are they funk? Nope! What are they? They are rock-country, folk-pop band based out of New Haven, CT who have been sharing national stages with acts like: Melissa Etheridge, B52s, Foreigner, ZZ Top for close to 20 years. Summer Concert Series is a free concert series held over 7…

Free

Taste of the Catskills Irish Arts Week

Michael J Quill Irish Cultural & Sports Centre 2267 Rte 145, East Durham, NY, United States

Featuring world-class traditional Irish artists! Participate in workshops, lectures, ceilithes, and sessions. Evening concerts and finale festival on Saturday, July 16th called the “East Durham Traditional Fest.” The Irish Catskills “East Durham” becomes a living Irish village with non-stop traditional music, dance, art, and more being heard or seen.

Irish American Festival

where family and friends can delve into other cultures through music, art, dance and cuisine while visiting Ridge Road Park, Hartsdale