New York State Sheep and Wool Festival at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds
Dutchess County Fairgrounds 6636 Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY, United StatesThe New York State Sheep and Wool Festival has something for everyone! The Dutchess County Sheep and Wool Growers Association's annual festival features a variety of competitions, along with workshops on weaving, knitting and basket-making. There are all sorts of vendors, kids’ activities, an equipment auction and more. Don’t miss the Black and White Sheep…
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…
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.
Beacon Sloop Club Pumpkin Festival at Pete & Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park
Pete & Toshi Riverfront Park 2 Red Flynn Dr, Beacon, NY, United StatesThe Beacon Sloop Club’s annual Pumpkin Festival is a fun, family friendly event along the shores of the Hudson River. Admission is free and all are welcome! Featured are Hudson Valley pumpkins and sizes and shapes. Enjoy freshly baked pumpkin pie served with homemade whipped cream. In addition, treats like hot pumpkin soup and hot…
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…
9th Annual Albany Lantern Parade
Washington Park 1 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NYSunday, November 3 at 4:30 p.m. the Washington Park Conservancy and the City of Albany invite residents to join the ninth annual Albany Lantern Parade in Washington Park. This free, family friendly event showcases community, creativity, and neighbors coming together from across the Capital Region to illuminate a chilly evening. At 4:30p, participants will start…
Spellbound Festival
Putnam County Veterans Memorial ParkLive Performances. Unique Artisans. Witchy Wares. Escape Room. Trick or Treating. Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park https://spellboundfest.com/
Milled + Made
HudCo 145 Palisade St., Dobbs Ferry, NY, United StatesTaking place at HudCo in Dobbs Ferry on October 26 and 27, Milled + Made Market invites visitors to explore luxury goods, artisanal crafts, gourmet treats, live entertainment and more while meeting artisans from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
Goosefeather’s Halloween Celebration
Goosefeather 49 E. Sunnyside Ln., Tarrytown, NY, United StatesEnjoy spooky family fun on the front lawn of Goosefeather including a candy hunt, lawn games, bouncy house, and more. Well-behaved pets are welcome. Goosefeather is located on the grounds of the Tarrytown House Estate.
Fall Tea at Wilderstein Historic Site
Wilderstein Historic Site 330 Morton Road, Rhinebeck, United StatesCome to Wilderstein for a memorable afternoon with fine tea and an assortment of sweet and savory delectables. Stay for a tour of the Wilderstein mansion (which was once the home of Franklin D. Roosevelt's cousin and confidant Margaret "Daisy" Suckley) and/or stroll the grounds to experience the estate's breathtaking fall foliage. Click here to purchase…
Hispanic Heritage Festival in Pawling
Village of Pawling Charles Colman Blvd., Pawling, United StatesJoin Camino al Exito for the second-annual Hispanic Heritage Festival in the Village of Pawling! Celebrate Hispanic culture with delicious foods, fantastic live music and plenty of activities for kids of all ages. Learn about the rich culture and traditions and connect with the community.
Nyack Halloween Parade
Downtown Nyack 2 North Broadway, Nyack, New YorkJoin us for the 35th Annual Nyack Halloween Parade - Saturday, October 26, 2024! Don't miss this family-fun event voted by the Travel Channel as one of the "Top 10 Halloween parades in the U.S.!" Parade begins at 5:30PM and will feature costumes, floats, live music, food, vendors and more! For details, visit www.nyackchamber.org
Legends by Candlelight Ghost Tour at Clermont State Historic Site
Clermont State Historic Site 1 Clermont Avenue, Germantown, NY, United StatesCan you help the ghosts of Clermont find peace? Join this exciting, one-of-a-kind Halloween experience! What starts as a campy candlelit tour of the museum quickly turns into a quest to quell the spirits of the mansion. You’ll meet ghosts with stories of glory, loss, success, and failure. Some ghosts may be funny, some may…
Black Cat Bash
Catamount Mountain Resort 78 Catamount Road, Hillsdale, NY, United StatesJoin us for our 2nd annual Black Cat Bash = an ages 21+ Halloween Costume Party at the Catamount Lodge! This year's theme is "Monster Mash" = Costumes highly encouraged but not required. Ticket price includes several food stations filled with savory treats, cash bar, photo booth, DJ, dancing, and a costume contest! No outside…
Mid-Hudson Reptile Expo at the MJN Convention Center
Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, New YorkCheck out over 250 vendor tables full of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, supplies and more at the Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center (formerly the Mid-Hudson Civic Center). Purchase tickets at the door.
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…
Soukup Farms’ Annual Harvest Festival
Soukup Farms 271 Halls Corners Road, Dover Plains, NY, United StatesSave the dates for Soukup Farms' 10th-annual Harvest Festival, set for every weekend in October (Saturdays 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m.–4 p.m., plus Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day 11 a.m.–4 p.m.). Enjoy a hayride to Soukup Farms' pick-your-own pumpkin patch and corn maze, as well as lots of fun family activities! Click here for more details,…
ArtEast Open Studio Tour in Eastern Dutchess County
Multiple locations Multiple, Multiple, NY, United StatesArtists in eastern Dutchess County once again open their studios for the 18th annual ArtEast Open Studio Tour, a free, self-guided driving tour to the studios of local artists. It's the must-see event of the fall art season in the Hudson Valley! There will be plenty to see, with artists of many disciplines opening their…
53rd Annual Festival of Nations
Empire State Plaza Convention Center 270 State St., Albany, NY, United StatesThis year, we will celebrate our 53rd annual Festival with you! For 50 years we hope you enjoyed your few hours with us by looking at the arts and crafts from different parts of the world; by tasting delicious ethnic foods; and by being part of the audience indulging in the music with rhythm and…
Letters from Eleanor Roosevelt: A 140th Birthday Celebration
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum 4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY, United StatesCelebrate Eleanor Roosevelt’s 140th birthday and her enduring love of community and family with a unique opportunity to view original letters from Mrs. Roosevelt, including heartfelt correspondence with her children and grandchildren. Get a glimpse of never-before-seen letters from Mrs. Roosevelt. The collection includes over 50 letters, which will be sent to the National Archives…