Ulster County NY Tourism

Catskill Mountain Railroad Ice Cream Express
2025-06-22 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-29 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Catskill Mountain Railroad, 55 Kingston Plaza Road, Kingston, NY, 12401
Enjoy a delicious Ice Cream treat as you see the natural beauty of the Catskills from our railroad’s scenic train! There are time slots available for 11am, 1pm, & 3pm.

Adventure Hike with the Herd
2025-06-22 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-26 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-27 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-28 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-29 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-03 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-04 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-05 12:00 - 14:00 and 4 more dates | Frederick Farm Goat Rescue and Sanctuary, 12 Sholam Road, Napanoch, 12458
Everything is better with goats. (It’s true) Designed for people who love being active, out in nature and love animals! Come hike with our herd of rescued goats on beautiful forest trails in a remote part of the Catskills, under 2 hours from Manhattan.
You’ll become part of the herd when we start on a 2.5 mile hike on meandering paths and over beautiful streams, enjoying the wildlife and scenery while we forage for some of the goat’s favorite treats, like leaves, acorns and pine branches. Watching the goats in a natural habitat and bonding with them is truly magical. The hike takes 1.5 – 2 hrs, depending on group pace and extra time is spent meeting our other herd of smaller breed goats.

Fourth Fridays at Water Street Market
2025-06-27 18:00 - 21:15 | Water Street Market, 10 Main Street, New Paltz, NY, 12561
Join us monthly from April through October for an evening of community, conversation, and local flavors. The season kickoff will take place April 25th with food from Vegan Pizzaland, music by Pancake Breakfast, and spirits from Speakeasy Whiskey! Mark your calendars for the season!
See dates here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1926930921449643/1926930938116308/?active_tab=about

Hudson Valley Triathlon 2025
2025-06-28 05:00 - 16:00 | 424 William Lake Rd, 424 Williams Lake Rd, Kingston, NY, 12401, United States
Looking to experience the beauty of the Hudson Valley? There’s no better way to get a taste of the region than through a triathlon! With a gorgeous swim through the pristine spring-fed Williams Lake, followed by a bike ride to the Ashokan Reservoir, and a run on the historic Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, you’ll get to see plenty of scenic treasures in the area.

New Netherland Marketplace: Living History Event 2025
2025-06-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Historic Huguenot Street, 81 Huguenot St., New Paltz, 12561
Throughout this event, visitors will discover Lenape Delaware, Black, and European demonstrators sharing their craftsmanship and culture, and portraying life in mid-17th century New Netherland.

TRIO CÉLESTE: Maverick Family Saturdays
2025-06-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Maverick Concerts, 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock, NY, 12498
These short interactive events, long a Maverick tradition, are designed for enjoyment by children in grades K-6. Admission is free for children and adults.
Hailed as “a first-class ensemble” (Orange County Register), “unfailingly stylish” (The Strad), “technically dazzling” (Long Beach Gazette), “flawless” (New York Concert Review) and “the epitome of what chamber musicians should be” (Palm Beach Daily News), Trio Céleste has firmly established itself as one of the most dynamic chamber music ensembles on the classical music scene today. The ensemble was inspired to take its name after their very first meeting in New York City, where a rare celestial occurrence – the largest harvest moon in two decades – marked the beginning of their tenure together.

CINDY CASHDOLLAR, JOAN OSBORNE, & RACHAEL YAMAGATA
2025-06-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Maverick Concerts, 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock, NY, 12498
Cindy Cashdollar
Joan Osborne
Rachael Yamagata
Jack Petruzzelli, guitar
Ben Zwerin, bass
Eric Parker, drums
“It’s an honor to share the stage with these incredibly gifted women and wonderful friends. I’ve always been a big fan but only met Joan in recent years & was delighted to record with her on her 2023 album “Nobody Owns You”. I met Rachel briefly back in 2004 at a recording session for Ryan Adams, and months later we discovered that we’re cousins from her mother’s side of the family. This concert will be a beautiful evening of music amongst friends and we’re happy to be opening the season for the beloved Maverick Theatre.”
– Cindy Cashdollar

Making History: The 2004 New Paltz Weddings
2025-06-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Bevier House Museum, 2682 Route 209, Kingston, NY, 12401, United States
Ulster County attracted global attention in 2004 when Mayor Jason West of New Paltz wedded 25 same-sex couples. The event not only made history, but it built a vibrant local LGBTQ community. Following a screening of the 2010 Stephanie Donnelly documentary “I Now Pronounce You Husband and Husband,” former Mayor West will be joined by participants in the New Paltz weddings – Mary Mendola, Joanne Still and Jay Blotcher — to recall that special day and its legacy in Ulster County.
This event is free, but seating is limited—please reserve your spot in advance.We suggest a donation of $15 to support the Sunday Salon Series and the work of the Ulster County Historical Society. You can contribute online when you RSVP or donate at the event itself via cash, check, or credit card.

TRIO CÉLESTE with GILDA LYONS, Composer, Vocalist
2025-06-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Maverick Concerts, 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock, NY, 12498
Hailed as “a first-class ensemble” (Orange County Register), “unfailingly stylish” (The Strad), “technically dazzling” (Long Beach Gazette), “flawless” (New York Concert Review) and “the epitome of what chamber musicians should be” (Palm Beach Daily News), Trio Céleste has firmly established itself as one of the most dynamic chamber music ensembles on the classical music scene today.
GILDA LYONS, composer, vocalist, and visual artist, combines elements of renaissance, neo-baroque, spectral, folk, agitprop Music Theater, and extended vocalism to create works of uncompromising emotional honesty and melodic beauty.

Save the Date! Jazz Pioneers play Field of Dreams in New Paltz
2025-06-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Field of Dreams Park, 241 Libertyville Rd, New Paltz, NY, 12561, United States
The 20-piece band will feature two vocalists. Ceista Little-Quinn is an adjunct professor in the Department of Black Studies at SUNY New Paltz and leads the SUNY New Paltz Gospel Choir. She has been featured in previous Hudson Valley Gospel Festival Zoom Presentations, speaking extensively on the history of Gospel Music, its luminaries, and their impact on the Gospel world in the Hudson Valley. Frank Gillis has performed for over 25 years in the region, singing melodies from the golden age of singers such as Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, and Johnny Mathis. Bring your picnic, and enjoy the big band sounds as the sun sets over the ridge.

Waterfront Wednesdays
2025-07-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Arm-of-the-Sea Tidewater Center, 61 E Bridge St, Saugerties, 12477
Waterfront Wednesdays is the Tidewater Center’s weekly performance night this July, featuring pre-show activities such as a live aquarium, an interactive stream table, the Mill Museum, arts &a crafts activities and more. Doors and pre-show activities begin at 6:00pm and Arm-of-the-Sea performs a full-length mask & puppet show at 7:15. Local opening acts and workshops TBA.
Arm-of-the-Sea will perform FROM RAGS TO RICHES: Stories of a Saugerties Paper Mill. This historic drama is based on the water-powered paper mill that operated for 135 years on the Tidewater site.
Suggested donation.

Connie Han - Jazz Piano
2025-07-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Maverick Concerts, 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock, NY, 12498
These short interactive events, long a Maverick tradition, are designed for enjoyment by children in grades K-6. Admission is free for children and adults.
Hailed by Variety Magazine as “one of contemporary jazz’s most talented and inventive musicians” and Downbeat Magazine as the “Jazz Warrior-Goddess,” virtuoso pianist Connie Han brings her charismatic and modern style to Maverick Family Saturdays for a curated program of original compositions influenced by 20th-century classical composers Igor Stravinsky and Samuel Barber and interpretations of standards by Wayne Shorter, Jerome Kern, and Richard Rodgers.

Soyuzivka Summer Festival
2025-07-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Soyuzivka Heritage Center, 216 Foordmore Rd, Kerhonkson, 12446
This vibrant weekend-long celebration beckons family, friends, and community members to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Ukrainian culture. Delight in traditional music, captivating folk dance performances, and savory homemade dishes that embody the heart and soul of Ukraine. Stroll through a showcase of artisan vendors and bask in the warmth of our shared heritage. With activities for all ages, seize this extraordinary opportunity to create cherished memories and strengthen the bonds of our community.

MyKingstonKids Fest: World of Motion
2025-07-11 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-12 12:00 - 20:00 | Kingston Plaza, 151 Plaza Road, Kingston, NY, 12401
Get ready for the most exciting family event of the season—MyKingstonKids Fest is back and bigger than ever in a brand new location: Kingston Plaza! This three-day celebration kicks off right after the Children’s Day Parade, so keep the fun going with games, music, performances, laughter, and unforgettable experiences for kids of all ages!
