Dutchess County
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 over the last 40-plus years, introducing African music to a global audience and inspiring a generation of young artists. To purchase tickets, click here. Attached…
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 favorite Thursday night tradition! Enjoy delicious culinary samples from Billy Turner of Spice Catering paired with three fine wines from Viscount Wines and Liquor. Stick…
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 best stand-up comics of all time” by “Rolling Stone,” Notaro wrote and starred in the groundbreaking TV show “One Mississippi” and recently released the HBO special “Tig Notaro:…
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 June. The festival at Victor C. Waryas Park in Poughkeepsie will feature local queer-owned businesses, food vendors and activities for children and families. Click here for updates.…
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 to the public at 4:30 p.m. that day and reopen at 6:30 p.m. for those with valid tickets to the event. This event sells out…
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 and insightful plays and musicals, including the world premiere of “Like They Do in the Movies,” written and performed by Tony Award winner, Emmy Award…
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,…
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 environments and help visitors understand the inspiration that drives their passions. Participating artists are located in Northern Dutchess and Southern Columbia counties. Click here for…
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 a five-acre field filled with 11 different varieties of sunflowers. Cut your own sunflowers (bring your own shears if you have them) and enjoy live…
“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 between the Hudson Valley’s bridges and nearby state parks and historic sites. The event will highlight the Mid-Hudson Bridge, Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic…
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 of works by Kenneth MacMillan, Gemma Bond and Herman Cornejo on Sept. 9-10; the world premiere of "The Missing Fruit" by Roderick George, the founder…
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 endeavor — which exposed the horrors of a mental asylum by going undercover as an inmate — Bly continued to harness the power of sensational…
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 wide range of mediums in various studios. For a list of participants and locations, click here.
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, a half marathon and a half marathon wheelchair race. All courses are flat and scenic and showcase the beauty of the Hudson Valley. The 10k…
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 by Grammy Award-nominated country music star Walker Hayes! The rodeo competition will begin at 3 p.m. Doors open at noon, and there are plenty of…
Dutchess County Classic Road Races
Dutchess Community College 53 Pendell Road, Poughkeepsie, 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, a half marathon and a half marathon wheelchair race. All courses are flat and scenic and showcase the beauty of the Hudson Valley. The 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, entertainment for kids, pig races, the fun park featuring the new Mega Slide, a rock n' roll-themed corn maze, unlimited hayrides, a petting zoo, a…
Scenic Hudson’s 14th Annual Farmland Cycling Tour
Poets' Walk Park 776 River Road, Red Hook, NY, United StatesPedal your way through the beautiful, rolling countryside of Dutchess and Columbia counties past working farms that Scenic Hudson has helped to conserve. Enjoy fresh donuts, cider and apples from local farms, and stick around for a delicious post-ride lunch with live music. This free tour starts and finishes at Poets' Walk Park. Click here to…
Hudson Valley Apple Festival at Barton Orchards
Barton Orchards 63 Apple Tree Lane, Poughquag, NY, United StatesKick off the fall season with a fun day for the entire family at Barton Orchards! The weekend schedule includes live music and entertainment, pig races, the fun park featuring the new mega slide, the rock n' roll themed corn maze, unlimited hayrides, a petting zoo, a wooden ship playground, and a dog park. While…
What’s Out There Weekend: Rhinebeck and the Mid-Hudson Valley
Multiple locations Multiple, Multiple, NY, United States"What’s Out There Weekend" events are held across the country and showcase each location’s unique attractions and history. This "What’s Out There Weekend" features an action-packed weekend of free, expert-led tours of parks, gardens and open spaces throughout Dutchess County. Participating locations include Staatsburgh State Historic Site in Staatsburg; Hackett Hill Park, the New Guinea…