Dutchess County
Sunrise Stroll on the Walkway Over the Hudson
Walkway Over The Hudson 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesStroll into spring as you walk across the Hudson River on the World’s Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge at sunrise. On the vernal and autumnal equinoxes, the sun rises in perfect…
Amadou & Mariam at the Bardavon 1869 Opera House
The Bardavon 1869 Opera House 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesAmadou and Mariam bring their unique Afro-blues sounds to Poughkeepsie for an unforgettable night of music and fun. The husband-and-wife tandem has played at many of the world’s biggest festivals…
Easter Bonnet Parade Lilymoore Alpaca Farm
Lilymoore Alpaca Farm 21 Moore Road, Pleasant Valley, NY, United StatesThe animals are getting their Easter bonnets on at Lilymoore Alpaca Farm, and you should, too! Participate in a parade, take advantage of photo opportunities and enjoy meeting and greeting…
Sunset Sensations at Locust Grove Estate
Locust Grove Estate 2683 South Road (Route 9), Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesHead to Locust Grove Estate for the inaugural evening of its 18th full season of Sunset Sensations, and find out why Sunset Sensations at Locust Grove are the Hudson Valley’s…
Tig Notaro at the Bardavon 1869 Opera House
The Bardavon 1869 Opera House 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesEmmy- and Grammy-nominated comedian, writer and actor Tig Notaro stops brings the “Hello Again” tour to Poughkeepsie for what promises to be an unforgettable performance. Named one of the “50…
PKGO Pride Parade and Festival in Poughkeepsie
Victor C. Waryas Park 1 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesCelebrate Pride Month in Dutchess County in the heart of New York's Hudson Valley! Join the PKGO Pride Parade and Festival, which is always held on the second Saturday in…
Fireworks Spectacular at the Walkway Over the Hudson
Walkway Over The Hudson 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesWatch 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…
New York Stage and Film Summer Season at Marist
Marist College 3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesNew 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…
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).…
Sunflower Festival at Barton Orchards
Barton Orchards 63 Apple Tree Lane, Poughquag, NY, United StatesBarton Orchards is hosting its fifth-annual Sunflower Festival Aug. 25-27 and Sept. 1-4 featuring all sorts of family-friendly fun on the farm! Sit back and enjoy a scenic hayride to…
Stormville Airport Antique Show and Flea Market
Stormville Airport Flea Market 428 Route 216, Stormville, United StatesAs seen on the HGTV show "Flea Market Flip," you can find anything and everything at the Stormville Flea Market, with hundreds of vendors offering antiques, jewelry, furniture, artwork, collectibles, crafts, new…
Art Studio Views Free Open Studio Event
Multiple locations Multiple, Multiple, NY, United StatesEnjoy a free, self-guided, family-friendly tour designed to promote the talents of local artists. Over Labor Day weekend 30 artists will open their studios to the public, share their creative…
“Bridges to Parks” Hike
Victor C. Waryas Park 1 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesThe New York State Bridge Authority and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation have planned a “Bridges to Parks” hike event to showcase the connections…
Harvest Festival and Live Music at Fishkill Farms
Fishkill Farms 9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesFishkill Farms will host its annual harvest festival each weekend in September and October. Enjoy wagon rides in the orchard, try your luck in the corn maze and catch some…
Poughkeepsie Open Studios Art Tour
Multiple locations Multiple, Multiple, NY, United StatesMeet local artists in their studios on this free, self-guided art tour in Poughkeepsie! Enjoy family-friendly art-making activities, artist demonstrations and interactive experiences. Meet dozens of artists working in a…
Kaatsbaan Fall Festival
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park 120 Broadway, Tivoli, NY, United StatesSpread over three weekends in September and October, Kaatsbaan's Fall Festival features a series of wondrous and enchanting dance and musical productions on its picturesque 153-acre campus. They include performances…
Magic Lantern Show: “Nellie Bly Around the World in 72 Days” at Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Staatsburgh State Historic Site Old Post Road, Staatsburg, NY, United StatesA smalltown girl with little education but possessing blazing ambition and talent, Nellie Bly rose from obscurity to worldwide fame by the age of 23. Following her groundbreaking muckraking journalism…
Dutchess County Classic Road Races
Robinson Lane Park 95 Robinson Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY, United StatesThe Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club presents the 45th-annual Dutchess County Classic. This year's Classic features several races spread over two days. There is a 1k Kids Fun Run, a 5k, a 10k,…
BBQ & Brews Weekend at Barton Orchards
Barton Orchards 63 Apple Tree Lane, Poughquag, NY, United StatesDig into plenty of delicious food and select from 20 beers on tap in the Tap Room at Barton Orchards' BBQ & Brews Weekend. This family-friendly event includes live music,…
Hudson Valley Rodeo
Keane Stud 217 Depot Hill Road, Amenia, NY, United StatesThe third-annual Hudson Valley Rodeo is a family-friendly day of events featuring mutton bustin’, barrel racing, roping, bronc riding and bull riding — all capped off with an evening concert…