• Tales on the Trail

    101 New Paltz Rd, Highland, NY 12528 101 New Paltz Rd, Highland

    Local lore: Historical-fiction “ghost” stories about local residents, researched and written by Owen Casado as his Capstone Project to earn a Seal of Civic Readiness upon his graduation from HHS this year and presented by HHS Theater Club students. World Lore: Professional Storyteller – Jonathan Heiles. Light refreshments

    Free – $2
  • Family Studio Hour: What Lives in a Garden

    Athens Cultural Center 24 Second Street, Athens, NY, United States

    Join Monika Zarzeczna for an hour of family studio time! Learn about what lives in a garden and paint your own watercolor masterpiece. Recommended Ages 7 & under. Registration encouraged; walk-ins welcome! (Please note: If there are no registrations 24 hours before a session, it will be cancelled.) Parents & Guardians, please bring food and […]

    Free
  • Grand Am BBQ World Championship & Festival

    Ulster County Fairgrounds 249 Libertyville Rd, New Paltz

    The Grand American Barbecue World Championship (the Grand Am) presented by 101.5 WPDH is a 3-day outdoor BBQ festival featuring great BBQ, live music, beer, cooking demonstrations, vendors and a world championship BBQ contest! The event takes place at Ulster County Fairgrounds in New Paltz NY, the former home of the Hudson Valley Ribfest for […]

    Free – $15
  • Mario the Maker Magician

    Woodstock Playhouse 103 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, NY 12498, NY

    David Blaine calls Mario "the BEST kids magician in the world!!" Come see why. It's robots and magic and slapstick... oh my! Mario the Maker Magician is a smash-hit, all-ages family theater experience that will lead you through an hour-long journey of energy-driven interaction, belly laughs, and maker inspiration. The contagiously upbeat Mario has been […]

    $19 – $50
  • Our Fight Is Love: Tea Dance Fundraiser

    Diamond Mills Hotel 25 South Partition Street, Saugerties

    Kick off Pride at the Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center's Annual Fundraiser Tea Dance! Join the community for an unforgettable afternoon of dancing, celebration, and love set against the stunning backdrop of Esopus Creek Falls at Diamond Mills Resort in Saugerties, NY. Featuring music by DJ Flared Bass, cocktails on the terrace, grazing table, passed […]

    $75
  • Public Birding Day at the Farm Hub | Día de Pajareo en el Farm Hub

    Hudson Valley Farm Hub 1875 Hurley Mountain Road, Hurley

    Join us for a self-guided public birding day at the Farm Hub! We welcome the community to walk a 1.3-mile loop around our grassland bird field and to observe the different habitats such as a pond, creeks, meadows, and the floodplain forest. Community members are welcome to come between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm to […]

    Free
  • Public Birding Day at the Farm Hub | Día de Pajareo en el Farm Hub

    Hudson Valley Farm Hub 1875 Hurley Mountain Road, Hurley

    Join us for a self-guided public birding day at the Farm Hub! We welcome the community to walk a 1.3-mile loop around our grassland bird field and to observe the different habitats such as a pond, creeks, meadows, and the floodplain forest. Community members are welcome to come between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm to […]

    Free
  • The Julie Novak Storytelling Club Launch Party

    Senate Garage 4 North Front Street, Kingston, NY

    Celebrate the launch of The Julie Novak Storytelling Club! Calling all curious, brave humans who are ready to connect, expand, and have a raucous good time. Absolutely no experience necessary. Expect music, delicious food, storytelling performances, moments to write and share — no pressure — and room for all to listen. Inspired by the big, […]

    Free – $5
  • Woodstock Film Festival Filmmaker MeetUp: Short Cuts

    Jacob Burns Film Center 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville

    Calling all Hudson Valley and NYC filmmakers—directors, producers, writers, editors, cinematographers! Join the Woodstock Film Festival for an energizing evening of networking and idea-sharing – plus insights from featured filmmakers as they speak about their craft and creative process. In partnership with the Jacob Burns Film Center, we’re excited to present the next edition of […]

    $17
  • 5th Annual Duck Derby on the Wallkill River

    Popp Memorial Park 3081 NY-208, Wallkill

    The Ducks are Coming! The excitement is building as Vision of Wallkill and the Wallkill Senior Celebration Committee gear up for the 5th Annual Duck Derby on the Wallkill River! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 9 — festivities kick off at noon, Birds of Prey show at 1PM and the big race splashes off […]

    Free
  • Tommy Sands: Songs & Solidarity Clearwater Benefit

    Garvan's 215 Huguenot St, New Paltz, NY

    Famed Irish singer, songwriter, and social activist Tommy Sands will be performing in a benefit concert for Hudson River Sloop Clearwater. From the pioneering days with the highly influential Sands Family, bringing Irish Music from New York's Carnegie Hall to Moscow's Olympic Stadium, he has developed into one of the most powerful songwriters and enchanting […]

    $30
  • Mother’s Day

    Mother’s Day
    RMV Cellars 112 Burroughs Drive, West Park

    Celebrate Mom with a farm-to-table buffet lunch, house-made craft beverages & live music in a great atmosphere. Reservations Required by May 5th.

    $70
  • Mother’s Day

    Mother’s Day
    RMV Cellars 112 Burroughs Drive, West Park

    Celebrate Mom with a farm-to-table buffet lunch, house-made craft beverages & live music in a great atmosphere. Reservations Required by May 5th.

    $70
  • Needle Felting Workshop: Birds

    Athens Cultural Center 24 Second Street, Athens, NY, United States

    Learn the art of needle felting with Chantal Van-Wierts. Participants will create two-dimensional felted pieces while exploring techniques suited to both beginners and experienced needle felting artists. All materials and supplies will be provided. Registration required. Adults & teens 15+

    Free – $37.69
  • The Dutch & Their New York Legacy Lecture with Stephen Blauweiss

    Hudson River Maritime Museum 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston

    Dutch history can be elusive – it’s rarely taught in our schools and with so many disparate parts it often follows a meandering, convoluted path and connections are obscured. Historian/filmmaker Stephen Blauweiss brings this history to life in a fun and engaging way, using a vast array of quality images, maps, and timelines. What was […]

    $15
  • Gimme Gimme Disco

    Bearsville Theater 291 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY, United States

    America’s most ICONIC disco party, Gimme Gimme Disco, is coming to Woodstock on 15 May 2026, and it’s bringing nothing but glitter, grooves, and pure dance-floor joy. If you can’t get enough of ABBA, this is THE dance party for you! Gimme Gimme Disco is a DJ-based dance party spinning all your favorite ABBA anthems, […]

    $20.65
  • Cumbia Dance Party: Yeison Landero

    The Local Saugerties 16 John Street, Saugerties

    Yeison Landero is back in the Hudson Valley following his sold-out Opus 40 show! Hailed as el heredero de la cumbia (the heir to cumbia), Yeison brings the iconic rhythms of his grandfather, Andrés Landero, the legendary rey de la cumbia. Born and raised in San Jacinto, the birthplace of cumbia, Yeison blends the rich, […]

  • Esopus Fire Department 5K Run/Walk

    Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Attractions 778 Broadway, Route 9W, Ulster Park, NY, United States

    The Esopus Fire Department is excited to host our 2nd Annual Firehouse 5K Run/Walk! After a great first year, we’re back for another fun, community-focused event supporting our 100% volunteer fire department. Runners & walkers are welcome! All ages and abilities are invited! Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, it’s a great […]

    $32.80
  • Comida Y Tierra

    51 Old Sawkill Rd, Kingston, NY, 12401 51 old sawkill road, Kingston

    Come kick it with us! Join KLT and La Finca Fútbol for a day full of soccer, food, and environmental education games for the youth of Kingston. Whether you are on the field playing or participating in the games, your presence helps us dream of how to make soccer more accessible while building a stronger […]

    Free
  • 18th Century Growing Season

    Senate House State Historic Site 296 Fair Street, Kingston

    Join us at Senate House State Historic Site on Saturday May 16th from 11:00am – 4:00pm to learn about what it was like to grow things and produce food in the 18th century! Help us plant our 18th century inspired garden, learn about sheep shearing, see food demonstrations, and more. We will also have crafts […]

    Free
  • 3rd Annual Hudson Valley Kite Fest

    Kingston Point Beach 102-144 Delaware Ave., Kingston

    Get ready to soar at Kingston's 3rd Annual Hudson Valley Kite Fest. This free, family-friendly celebration welcomes both seasoned pros and first-time flyers to experience the pure joy of kites at Kingston Point Beach. Bring your own kite or design one on-site, then watch it dance across the sky. This year's festival is going bigger […]

    Free
  • Open Studios by Upstate x Ellenville

    Open Studios by Upstate x Ellenville welcomes you to visit local artists in their studios in downtown Ellenville and the surrounding area. The official Upstate Art Open Studio map will be published in May and on the Ellenville Artists Collective website.

    Free
  • Intro to Painting in Acrylics

    Athens Cultural Center 24 Second Street, Athens, NY, United States

    Join Adrianna Maselli-Theriault for a beginner-friendly introduction to acrylic painting. Participants will explore color mixing, brush techniques, and the foundations of creating vibrant compositions on canvas. Registration required. No prior experience necessary. All supplies included. Adults & teens (15+).

    Free – $37.69
  • “Broadway on Broadway” CCE’s Annual Recital

    UPAC 601 Broadway, Kingston, NY, United States

    The Center for Creative Education (CCE) is thrilled to announce that our annual recital and fundraiser is taking center stage at UPAC on May 16th, 2026! This year’s theme, “Broadway on Broadway,” brings the magic, music, and spectacle of New York’s most iconic shows right to Midtown Kingston. Guests will experience an unforgettable evening filled […]

    $25
  • Woodstock Symphony Orchestra: Titan Unbound

    Saugerties High School 310 Washington Avenue Extension, Saugerties

    The Woodstock Symphony Orchestra closes its forty-sixth season with “Titan Unbound.” Works include Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 with conductor Mina Kim doubling as piano soloist, and Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, nicknamed “The Titan”. The concert will be held on Saturday 05/16/26, 7:30 PM, at Saugerties High School, 310 Washington Avenue Ext., Saugerties NY 12477. […]

    $10 – $40
  • Mid-Hudson Misfits Roller Derby Spring Fling

    Skate Time 5164 US-209, Accord, NY

    ✨Charity: Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center, Kingston NY✨ Come and watch both the Mischiefs and the Misfits play a round robin roller derby game. This means that we will be alternating a jam for juniors and a jam for the adults. Join us for a fun jam-packed scrimmage! * Secure your tickets online by 3 […]

    Free – $12
  • Spring Party at Play Haven with My Green Museum

    Play Haven 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston

    Celebrate Spring with Play Haven and special guest My Green Museum! Enjoy spring activities, snacks, friends, and playing. Plus, learn more about My Green Museum! Ideal for crawler through 6 years of age, adult supervision is required.

    $20
  • Mixed Media Mark Making Workshop

    Athens Cultural Center 24 Second Street, Athens, NY, United States

    Artist Tracy Loring leads this dynamic workshop focused on expressive mark making. Participants will experiment with watercolor, oil pastel, wax pencil, and more while exploring how layered materials can create personal visual language. Registration required. All supplies included. Adults & teens (13+).

    Free – $40.25
  • Mid-Hudson Misfits Roller Derby Spring Fling

    Skate Time 5164 US-209, Accord, NY

    ✨Charity: Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center, Kingston NY✨ Come and watch both the Mischiefs and the Misfits play a round robin roller derby game. This means that we will be alternating a jam for juniors and a jam for the adults. Join us for a fun jam-packed scrimmage! * Secure your tickets online by 3 […]

    Free – $12
  • Spring Fling Roller Derby Scrimmage

    Skate Time 5164 US-209, Accord, NY

    Mid Hudson Misfits roller derby host an open gender open scrimmage. Skaters from all over come together and play roller derby!

    $12