Events

Events

Sunrise Stroll on the Walkway Over the Hudson

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

Stroll 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…

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Amadou & Mariam at the Bardavon 1869 Opera House

The Bardavon 1869 Opera House 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

Amadou 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 States

The 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 States

Head 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 States

Emmy- 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 States

Celebrate 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 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…

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…

Frederick Douglass Day at College Hill Park

College Hill Park Bartlett Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

On 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).…

“Bridges to Parks” Hike

Victor C. Waryas Park 1 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

The 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…

Kaatsbaan Fall Festival

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park 120 Broadway, Tivoli, NY, United States

Spread 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…

Dutchess County Classic Road Races

Robinson Lane Park 95 Robinson Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY, United States

The 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,…

Hudson Valley Rodeo

Keane Stud 217 Depot Hill Road, Amenia, NY, United States

The 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…