Four-Day Baking Boot Camp at the Culinary Institute of America
The Culinary Institute of America 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NYLearn to bake like a professional at this four-day boot camp (July 23-26) at "The World's Premier Culinary College." Enjoy five hours of hands-on learning each day, including lectures, chef-led demonstrations and practical application as you create your own breads, cookies, pies and more! 18 or older only. Click here to register.
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…
Friday Night Food Trucks and Live Music at Millbrook Vineyards & Winery
Millbrook Vineyards & Winery 26 Wing Road, Millbrook, NY, United StatesCelebrate 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…
Putnam County Golf Course Friday Night Concert & BBQ Series
Putnam County Golf CourseThe natural scenic beauty of the property coupled with a challenging 18 hole championship golf course has made Putnam County Golf Course a popular venue for area golfers. It is truly where “Golf meets the scenic beauty of the Lower Hudson Valley.” One can also enjoy golf indoors at Putnam County Golf Course via the…
Arts on the Lake Summer Concert Series
Arts on the Lake 640 NY Route 52, Carmel, NY, United StatesArts on the Lake Summer Concert Series 640 NY Route 52 Carmel, NY Arts on the Lake: Art, Education, Theatre & Music July 5th: Back to the Garden 1969-Celebrate the music of the Woodstock era July 12th: Darly Tookes-We are proud to have the legendary Darly Tookes return to Arts on the Lake. July 19th:…
Borscht Belt Festival
Borscht Belt Museum 90 Canal St, Ellenville, NY, United StatesCreated by the Catskills Borscht Belt Museum, Borscht Belt Fest celebrates and pays homage to the Borscht Belt’s vibrant past and showcases its legacy and wide-ranging influence on contemporary American culture. Come enjoy comedy, cuisine, and celebrating culture!
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…
Cooking Class at the Culinary Institute of America: A Culinary Tour of Hawaii
The Culinary Institute of America 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NYThe cuisines of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim are steeped in tradition and flavor. Beyond the lau'u favorites, the culinary identity of the Hawaiian Island regions predates the arrival of Polynesian settlers to the 50th state. In this hands-on class, you'll explore the history, cooking techniques, and flavors of ancient Hawaii, alongside contemporary dishes like…
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…
Putnam County Fair
Putnam County Veterans Memorial ParkPutnam County Fair: July 27-28 Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park Gipsy Trail Rd. Carmel, NY Cornell Cooperative Extension | 4-H Showcase at the Putnam County Country Fair (cceputnamcounty.org) The Putnam County Fair & 4-H Showcase, the country fair families love, is happening July 27th and July 28th at Veterans Memorial Park in Carmel, NY. An easy car…
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…
Frederick Douglass Day at College Hill Park
College Hill Park Bartlett Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesOn Aug. 2, 1858, celebrated abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass delivered an inspirational speech to a crowd of 4,000 people at the Collegiate School in Poughkeepsie (now College Hill Park). In this highly anticipated appearance, Douglass implored the audience to demand justice and end slavery in the United States. In commemoration of this important event,…
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…
Summer Art Fest 2024
Quackenbush SquareYou won't want to miss this interactive, immersive ALL AGES arts festival in Downtown Albany coming THIS Summer. It is FREE and OPEN to the public, just show up! Pop-up Outdoor Gallery presented by ParkAlbany Live Artists - painting moveable murals, hosting immersive creative activities, & more Kids Art Corner - interactive, hands-on crafts and art-making Community Partners and Vendors…
Barton Orchards Celebrates Pride in July
Barton Orchards 63 Apple Tree Lane, Poughquag, NY, United StatesJoin Barton Orchards in celebrating inclusion in the Hudson Valley, raising awareness and support for the Dutchess County Pride Center and other Local LGBTQ+ groups. There will be live performances from the stars of Ru Paul’s Drag Race, an amateur drag contest with $1,000 in prizes, the “Hey Girl, Hay Ride” a foam party, and…
Summer Jazz Concert Series at Millbrook Vineyards & Winery
Millbrook Vineyards & Winery 26 Wing Road, Millbrook, NY, United StatesCelebrate summer with Millbrook Winery’s outdoor jazz concerts, to be held on select Saturdays on the beautiful vineyard lawn. Food trucks will be onsite providing concert fare and snacks, and wine will be available for purchase in the winery. Click here to see a schedule of the performers and to purchase tickets.
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…
Blueberry Festival
Old Austerlitz 11550 State Route 22, Austerlitz, NY, United StatesThis ever-popular event features early American craft demonstrations and wares, antiques, live music and entertainment, magic act, activities for children, animals, birds of prey, sheep-shearing, plus many unique and highly talented artists, crafters, specialty food purveyors, tag sale, outdoor sports and activities vendors, as well as garden/nature related vendors and organizations. There will also be blueberries…