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…
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…
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…
Mid-Hudson Comic Con at the MJN Convention Center
Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, New YorkHead to the Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center (formerly the Mid-Hudson Civic Center) for the two-day Mid-Hudson Comic Con on Aug. 3 (10 a.m.–6 p.m.) and Aug. 4 (10 a.m.–4 p.m.). Over 100 exhibitors, cosplay contests, gaming, panel discussions and more! VIP pass includes the weekend pass, which gets you in both days (early entry…
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…
Free Trolley Exhibit at Mesier Homestead in Wappingers Falls
Mesier Homestead 2 Spring Street, Wappingers Falls, NY, United StatesIt's First Saturday in the village of Wappingers Falls! The village will be filled with lots of fun activities and specials all day! Visit the Wappingers Historical Society's free exhibit on the front porch of the Mesier Homestead (located within Mesier Park) featuring artifacts and photos about the Wappingers Falls-Poughkeepsie trolley, which ran from 1894–1928.…
Thunderbird Farms Sunflower Festival
Thunderbird Farms 13 Van Sickle Road, Pine Island, NY, United StatesDon't miss out! This is our Opening Day! We will be having a Sunflower Festival with Karaoke, Live Music, a Vendor Market, Food, Beer, Wine, Cider, Fresh Cider Donuts, Kids Activities, Corn Hole and more! There is NO Parking or Entry Fee to enjoy these fun festivities only if you wish to enter our Sunflower…
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…
National Mead Day Tasting and Celebration
Boutique Wines, Spirits & Ciders 18 Westage Drive, Fishkill, NY, United StatesMead. Lots of people have heard of it, but so many have never tried it. Here's your chance to try the oldest fermented beverage in human history! Check out the mead category, fermented from honey, with flavors ranging from sweet to dry, fruited to spicey. With multiple vendors showing different styles, this is the perfect…
Woodstock ’94 Remembered
Cantine Field Pavillion Street, Saugerties, NYCheck out this awesome art and music event featuring 7 different bands and guest MC's! A food truck festival will be taking place as well - so, grab something delicious to eat while you're out it!
Great Estates Garden & Landscape Weekends in Dutchess County
Multiple locations Multiple, Multiple, NY, United StatesExplore 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…
Scenic Sips Fest
Roeliff Jansen Park 9156 State Route 22, Hillsdale, NYInaugural Event ~ Over 15 Columbia County craft beverage producers of beer, fine wine, spirits, & hard cider will be onsite for ticketholders to sample & enjoy. Guests will recognize favorites such as Roe Jan Brewing, Whitecliff Vineyard, Harvest Spirits, & Little Apple Cidery. Attendees can relax while listening to live music: a country/folk trio…
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…
Connect with Us: Adults with Disabilities Morning at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum in Poughkeepsie
Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum 75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesThe Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum invites adults with disabilities who are 18 years of age or older, along with their caregivers, to explore the second floor of the museum before it opens to the public and participate in a sensory activity. It’s a chance to enjoy the exhibits in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Click here to register.
“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…
Mid-Hudson Comic Con at the MJN Convention Center
Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, New YorkHead to the Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center (formerly the Mid-Hudson Civic Center) for the two-day Mid-Hudson Comic Con on Aug. 3 (10 a.m.–6 p.m.) and Aug. 4 (10 a.m.–4 p.m.). Over 100 exhibitors, cosplay contests, gaming, panel discussions and more! VIP pass includes the weekend pass, which gets you in both days (early entry…
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…