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Aug. 31-Sept. 2 Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair, New Paltz Aug. 31-Sept. 29 20th Annual Hudson River Valley Ramble, various locations Sept. 21 18th Annual Hooley on the Hudson, Kingston Sept. 7 Drum Boogie Festival, Woodstock Sept. 7 30th Annual Gardiner Day, Gardiner Sept. 8 HITS Saugerties $500,000 Grand Prix, Saugerties Sept. 15 29th Annual Taste of New Paltz, New Paltz Sept. 21, 28 Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses, Ulster Park Sept. 28 49th Annual Apple Festival, Port Ewen Sept. 28-29 Hudson Valley Garlic Festival, Saugerties
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Please Note Calendar listings are based on information received prior to publication. Changes sometimes occur after printing and distribution. You may want to contact the Event Sponsors in advance. Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair: Now celebrating the 38th anniversary, this fair held twice each year, features high-quality juried creations of over 200 artists and craftspeople from across America. Features include furniture, architectural crafts, Aug. 31-Sept. 2 demonstrations, handcrafted specialty foods, health care products, live performances by the Hudson Valley’s best musical talent and interactive children’s activities Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Monday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz. 505-917-1731, 845-516-4342, 845-389-3712; quailhollow.com 20th Annual Hudson River Valley Ramble: Hundreds of guided hikes, walking tours, biking tours, paddles, Hudson River Estuary Aug. 31-Sept. explorations, environmental education, historic site visits, cultural events and fairs and festivals throughout Ulster County and in the 29 Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area/Hudson River Valley Greenway. Admission and fees vary – see website for details. 518- 473-3835; [email protected]; hudsonrivervalleyramble.com 18th Annual Hooley on the Hudson: Bagpipes, food, music, step dancing, Ceili dancing, craft demonstrations, storytelling, authentic 1 Celtic products, entertainment and more. T.R. Gallo Park, 1 Broadway, Kingston. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. 845-338-6622; ulsteraoh.com Catskill Animal Sanctuary Tours: Open to the public weekends, rain or shine, April-November. Meet over 300 rescued farm animals. 1-30 Adults $12, seniors and ages 12 and under $8, ages 2 and under free. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Catskill Animal Sanctuary, 316 Old Stage Road, Saugerties. 845-336-8447; casanctuary.org Hudson River Cruises: From the decks of the venerable Rip Van Winkle cruise boat, relax and enjoy a clear view of historic Hudson 1-30 River lighthouses, waterfront mansions and other notable locations on this two-hour sightseeing cruise. Also come aboard for sunset and event cruises. Hudson River Cruises, 1 E. Strand St., Kingston. 845-340-4700; hudsonrivercruises.com Trolley Museum of New York: Trolley rides, museum, gift shop and restoration barn. Open noon–5 p.m. weekends, holidays until 1-30 Oct. 27. Last ride departs 4 p.m. Adults $8; children 6-12 $6; kids 5 and under, first responders, active military personnel and veterans free. 89 E. Strand, Kingston. 845-331-3399; tmny.org Volunteer Firemen’s Museum: A "little gem of a museum" housed in the 1857 Wiltwyck Fire House. Display of fire engines and 1-30 firemanic artifacts. Open April-October, Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; also open June-August, Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 265 Fair St., Kingston. 845-331-0866; kingstonvolunteerfiremensmuseum.weebly.com Hurds Family Farm in September: Pollinator Flower Power Weekend: Aug.31-Sept. 2. Face painting, beekeeping presentation, make a pollinator flower pen. Annual Family Fun Day: Sept. 7. Tickets only $9.99. Bring the Kids Weekend: Sept. 8. Grandparents 1-2, 7-8, 14-15, are free when they bring grandkids. Fresh Picked Apples: Sept. 14-15. Fill up an apple bag, free mini apple blossom dessert, apple 21-22, 28-29 pie smoothie demo. Digging in the Dirt: Sept. 21-22. Water filtration using farm materials, make-your-own edible “soil” cups. Team Spirit: Sept. 28-29. Wild Apple Obstacle Course race, local 4H club animal presentation, free live music and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hurds Family Farm, 2187 Route 32, Modena. 845-883-7825; hurdsfamilyfarm.com Maverick Concerts in September: Trio Solisti: Chamber Music Festival: Sept. 1, 4 p.m. An exciting piano trio. Pedja Muzijevic, 1, 15 Piano: Sept. 15, 2:30 p.m. A concert in memory of Alan Siegel. Maverick Concert Hall, 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock. 845-679-8217; maverickconcerts.org
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HITS-on-the-Hudson: Olympic-level equestrian show jumping, family fun, great for all ages. Admission $5, children 12 and under 4-8, 11-15 free. HITS-on-the-Hudson VIII: Sept. 4-8. $500,000 HITS Grand Prix: Sept. 8. M&S Insurance League National Finals: Sept. 11-15. HITS-on-the-Hudson, 454 Washington Ave. Extension, Saugerties. 845-246-5515; hitsshows.com D&H Canal Events in September: Presentation: “The Marginalized Workers on the D&H Canal:” Sept. 4, 7-8:30 p.m. Presented 4, 7, 15, 29 by Bill Merchant. High Falls En Plein Air Paint-Out: Sept. 7, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Free Guided Tour: Sept. 15 and 29, 2-3 p.m. Five Locks Walk tour. Hudson Valley Ramble event. D&H Canal Museum, 23 Mohonk Road, High Falls. 845-687-2000; canalmuseum.org Saugerties First Friday: Every month, village businesses stay open late and offer special activities and discounts. 5-8 p.m. Partition, 6 Market and Main streets, Saugerties; facebook.com/destinationsaugerties First Annual Fly Fishing Tournament: Friday pre-fish, Saturday competition, Sunday breakfast. Register online. See website for prizes 6-8 and rules. Hosted at Emerson Resort & Spa, 5340, Mount Tremper. 845-303-9466; esopuscreel.com The Dorsky Museum in September: Curator Gallery Talk: Sept. 6, noon. Curator Karen Quinn discusses “Tonalism: Pathway from the Hudson River School to Modern Art.” Fall Exhibits Opening Reception: Sept. 7, 5-7 p.m. Featuring two fall exhibitions. Family 6, 7, 29 Day: Sept. 29, 2 p.m. Exhibition-inspired activities for children and their families. Register online. Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. 845-257-3844; newpaltz.edu/museum Drum Boogie Festival: A free multi-cultural music festival, celebrating the diverse styles of music/dance/voice from around the world including jazz, Japanese Taiko, African, Brazilian, classical, beatbox, Steel Pan and more. Renowned musicians such as Jack DeJohnette, 7 Paul Winter, NEXUS, NYU Steel, COBU and more. Bring a chair/blanket. Food trucks and vendors on site. Directed by Garry Kvistad of Woodstock Chimes. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Andy Lee Field, Rock City Road, Woodstock. 845-255-0243; drumboogiefestival.com Stockade National Historic District Walking Tour: Take a tour through one of New York’s oldest neighborhoods, originally laid out 7 by Gov. Peter Stuyvesant in 1658, and the birthplace of New York State, formed here in 1777. Adults $10, children under 16 $5, FOHK members free. 1 p.m. Friends of Historic Kingston Gallery, corner of Wall and Main streets, Kingston. 845-339-0720; fohk.org The 30th Annual Gardiner Day: Free admission family fun event featuring craft and food vendors, live music and children’s activities 7 in hamlet of Gardiner. Parking shuttles available. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Facebook: Gardiner Day New York, Gardiner 46th Annual Olive Day: Memorial run, frog jumping contest, bike rodeo, egg toss, live music, food, classic car show, penny social, kids 7 crafts and more. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Davis Park, 45 Watson Hollow Road, West Shokan. 845-657-8118; town.olive.ny.us Hudson River Maritime Museum in September: Rondout Waterfront Walking Tours: Sept. 7 and 21, 1-3 p.m. Walk along Rondout Creek and learn about the industrial and maritime heritage of the Rondout. Industrial Waterfront Cruise: Sept. 8 and 22, 7, 8, 11, 21, 22, 11:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Tour Rondout Creek on a 100% solar-powered boat built by the museum. Movie: 9/11 From the Water: 25 Sept. 11, 7-8 p.m. Special viewing of documentary film “Boat Lift.” Free for members, non-members $5. Lecture: Protecting the Olana Watershed: Sept. 25, 7-8 p.m. Presented by Dr. Harvy Flad. Register for all programs online. Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston. 845-338-0071; hrmm.org Matthewis Persen House in September: Arts Society of Kingston: Sept. 7. Learn about this member-supported arts organization and their multi-use arts space and preview new exhibit. Association of Native Americans – Red Feather Singers & Drummers: Sept. 14. See artifacts, make beaded friendship bracelets and learn Native American drumming. Friends of Historic Kingston: Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 21. Join volunteers as they share their vast knowledge of the history of Kingston including a video presentation. Events occur 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Revolutionary War Medical Reenactor: Sept. 28. Professor Emeritus of Biology, Don Terpening, presents various medicines and techniques used during the Revolutionary War and discuss doctors’ roles during this time period. Matthewis Persen House Museum and Cultural Center, 74 John St., Kingston. 845-340-4040; ulstercountyny.gov/countyclerk/persenhouse.html HITS Saugerties $500,000 Grand Prix: Enjoy a day of family-friendly fun at HITS-on-the-Hudson. Tickets $10, children ages 12 and 8 under free. 2:30 p.m. HITS-on-the-Hudson, 454 Washington Ave. Extension, Saugerties. 845-246-8833; hitsshows.com Hurley Heritage Society in September: Herbal Wreath Making Demo: Sept. 8, 2 p.m. Take home a finished wreath. Admission $5. Haunted History Tour: Sept. 22, 2 p.m. Guided tour of old burial grounds; circa 1715. Adults $5, children under 12 free. Lecture: 8, 22, 26 Prohibition in the Hudson Valley: Sept. 26, 7 p.m. Presented by Eleanor Charwak. Book signing, refreshments. West Hurley Firehouse, 24 Wall St., West Hurley. All other events take place at Hurley Heritage Society Museum, 52 Main St., Hurley. 845-331-1661; hurleyheritagesociety.org “Flint:” Tough honest portrayal of two couples who are neighbors and have seen their lives diminished after losing jobs at the auto plant. Their lives and relationships unravel and it all comes to a head in September of 2014, six weeks before the state of Michigan 13-29 announced a problem with the city’s water. Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Tickets $31-39 available online. Shadowland Stages, 157 Canal St., Ellenville. 845-647-5511; shadowlandstages.org Fourth Annual Fall Harvest Celebration: Delicious farm-to-table dinner, live music and exclusive access to the unique stories of the 14 region. 6-9:30 p.m. Register online. Historic Huguenot Street, 81 Huguenot St., New Paltz. 845-255-1660; huguenotstreet.org
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Heroes’ Day: Hudson River Maritime Museum, Trolley Museum of New York, Volunteer Firemen’s Hall and Museum and others 14 highlight the courage, selflessness and sacrifice of emergency service personnel. Family friendly. Noon-5 p.m. Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston. 845-338-0071; hrmm.org Walk Valley Day: Events are free to the public, will take place at several locations along Route 52 and include auto show, art show, 14 food and craft vendors, quilt show, bounce house, petting zoo and local history. 2-9 p.m. Route 52, Walker Valley; walkervalleyny.com; Facebook: Walker Valley Community Events Woodstock Sidewalk Sale and Woodstock Collects Exhibition: Many goods on sale from participating merchants on Sept. 14 and 15. On Sept. 14, a collaborative exhibit will occur at five venues: Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild/Center for Photography at Woodstock, 14-15 Woodstock School of Art, Woodstock Artist Association & Museum and Historical Society of Woodstock. 845-679-6234; woodstockchamber.com Harvest Grape Stomping Festival: Come breathe in the fall, stomp grapes, drink wine and dance to live music at this all-time favorite event. Tickets $10-$15. Wine club members receive free admission for two. Admission includes souvenir wine glass, wine tasting, tours 14-15 and live music. Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Benmarl Winery, 156 Highland Ave., Marlboro. 845-236-4265; benmarl.com Ahoy Maties Gala and Auction: This year’s street art project will be 36 painted wooden sailboats on display throughout Saugerties. 15 Event includes a buffet with wine and live auction. Tickets in advance $25, at door $30. 5 p.m. Sponsored by Saugerties Chamber of Commerce. Saugerties Performing Arts Factory, 169 Ulster Ave., Saugerties; 1-800-957-0124; discoversaugerties.com 29th Annual Taste of New Paltz: Come sample some of the region’s finest restaurants, caterers, farms, brewmasters and wineries. Kids Expo. Advance purchase tickets $3; at the gate $5; kids 12 and under are free. $3 and $5 “tastes” are offered at each of the food 15 and beverage venues. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Rain or shine. Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz; 845-255-0243; tasteofnewpaltz.com Roy A. Gonyea, Jr. Fall Golf Classic Tournament: The ultimate scramble experience. Breakfast, barbeque lunch, cocktail hour, buffet dinner, themed holes, contests, raffles, one-of-a-kind prizes and more. Benefit Ulster-Greene ARC. Check-in and continental breakfast 16 9 a.m., shotgun start 10 a.m. Individual or team of four. Tickets $50. Register online. Wiltwyck Golf Club, 404 Steward Lane, Kingston. Register: Kathy, 845-331-4300, ext. 281; thearcugfoundation.org Buy Local Expo: Premier business expo hosted by the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Open to general public at no 18 admission. Noon-5 p.m. Diamond Mills Hotel, 25 S. Partition St., Saugerties. 845-338-5100; ulsterchamber.org Food Truck Festival: Mini, traveling epicurean hot spots, food trucks have become all the rage in the Hudson Valley. Sample them all 19 in one place at this flavorful festival, which takes place three times a summer. 4-9 p.m. Kiwanis Ice Arena parking lot, Washington Avenue Extension, Saugerties. 845-246-0784; Facebook: Saugerties Food Truck Festival, Saugerties Sixth Annual Weekend of Wallkill: Movie showing Friday, 6-9 p.m., “Mamma Mia.” On Saturday, family fun includes Touch A Truck, 20-21 art contest, historical presentations, Billy Goat Bingo, bouncy house, dog costume content, petting zoo and more. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 845- 692-7800; shawangunk.org Northeast Blacksmiths Fall "Hammer-In:” Blacksmithing Weekend: The 40th year of demonstrations, hands-on teaching program, 20-22 tool flea market. Event is held every spring and fall. Admission fee. Please pre-register. Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Road, Olivebridge. 845-687-7130; northeastblacksmiths.org Catskill Conquest Rally Commemorating the 1903 Automobile Endurance Run: A noncompetitive tour open to all vintages. Travel 21 a 65-mile guided route through several checkpoints along the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway and beyond. Starts 9 a.m. at the Catskills Visitor Center. Register online. Catskills Visitor Center, 5096 Route 28, Mount Tremper; 1903autorun.com Brotherhood and Belonging: Program focused on the history and culture of the Munsee and Mohican people. Featuring artifact 21 exhibit viewing, replica wigwam exploration, complimentary sample tasting of culturally appropriate dishes made with indigenous ingredients and more. 4-6:30 p.m. Historic Huguenot Street, 81 Huguenot St., New Paltz. 845-255-1660; huguenotstreet.org Art Walk Kingston: Two-day celebration of the arts and local community. Explore three distinct areas of the City of Kingston and 21-22 immerse in a range of art and events. Noon-5 p.m. City of Kingston; artwalkkingston.com Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses/Escape Rooms: Named “No. 1 Haunted Attraction in America” and “Top 13 Escape Rooms in America.” New theme each season. Ten attractions, four gift shops and five food cafés. Reservations required. 21, 28 Evenings and weekends through Nov. 2, dusk-11 p.m. website for information about Scream Pass tickets. Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses, 778 Broadway (Route 9W), Ulster Park. 845-339-2666; headlesshorseman.com Fall Harvest Dinner with Whitecliff Vineyard: Hand-crafted, locally sourced and seasonally fresh five-course dinner on the beautiful 22 patio overlooking the Shawangunk Mountains. Wine tasting by award-winning Whitecliff Vineyard. Register online. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Watergrasshill B&B, 105 Phillies Bridge Road, New Paltz. 845-419-2661; watergrasshillny.com
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Woodstock British Car Show: Over 100 British car owners gather for a smashing display of classic, quirky and lovable British classics. 22 Rain date: Sept. 29. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Pre-register $15/car, day of show $20/car. Proceeds benefit Woodstock Playhouse. Spectators welcome, free parking. Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock. 845-679-6900; woodstockplayhouse.org 16th Annual Bike for Cancer Care/5K: Presented by Benedictine Health Foundation, the bike ride offers 12-, 25- and 50-mile routes. Noncompetitive 5K/run/walk will also take place throughout historic uptown Kingston and a Kids Fun Run inside the Dietz Stadium 22 track. Great food, entertainment, children's activities and prizes for the top individual and team fundraisers, and team spirit award. Dietz Stadium, 170 N. Front St., Kingston. 845-334-3017; bikeforcancer.org Seventh Annual PuppyUp New Paltz Walk: Walk together to promote awareness of canine cancer and fundraise for cancer research 22 to benefit both pets and people. Registration and check in at 11 a.m. Walk starts at 1:30 p.m. Saint Hubert’s Lodge, 626 Lattintown Road, Marlboro; [email protected]; puppyupwalk.org/newpaltz Discovery Day: Celebrate the nature, history and culture of the Catskills through kid-friendly educational programs, performances, 28 demos and hands-on activities. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Catskills Visitor Center, 5096 Route 28, Mt. Tremper. 845-688-3369; catskillsvisitorcenter.org 49th Annual Apple Festival: Apple pancakes, apple pies ala mode, fried dough, bags of apples, sausage and peppers, hamburgers, 28 hot dogs, assorted drinks, handcrafted items, yard sales, library book sale and more. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Town of Esopus United Methodist Church, Port Ewen, NY 12466. Byrdcliffe Afternoon: Free colony-wide activities at the historic Byrdcliffe Art Colony open to everyone. Experience multiple creative 28 disciplines and services. Maps and itinerary of the day’s events will be available. Byrdcliffe Theater, 380 Upper Byrdcliffe Road, Woodstock. 845-679-2079; woodstockguild.org Rondout National Historic District Walking Tour: Hear how immigrants and entrepreneurs transformed farmland into a thriving 28 maritime village during the era when Rondout was the terminus for the D&H Canal that opened in 1828. Some uphill walking. Adults $10, children $5, FOHK members free. 1 p.m. Kingston Heritage Area Visitors Center, 20 Broadway, Kingston. 845-339-0720; fohk.org Hudson Valley Garlic Festival: Two-day celebration of garlic, with food, crafts, live music, chef and farmer lectures, children's area 28-29 and tons of garlic. Shuttle bus service. No pets please. $10 advance tickets online or at select local merchants. Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cantine Field, Washington Avenue Extension, Saugerties. 845-246-3090; hvgf.org
WEDNESDAYS WEDNESDAYS AND WEEKENDS SATURDAYS Woodstock Farm Festival Mower’s Flea Market Heart of the Hudson Valley 3:30 p.m. – dusk. Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Maple Lane, Woodstock Wednesdays 2 p.m. – dusk (July and August), Cluett-Shantz Park, 1801-1805 Route 9W, Milton, [email protected] Maple Lane, Woodstock 845-616-7824 woodstockfarmfestival.com 845-679-6744; mowerssaturdayfleamarket.com hhvfarmersmarket.com SATURDAYS SATURDAYS SUNDAYS Kingston Farmers Market Saugerties Farmers Market New Paltz Open Air Market 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wall Street, Kingston 115 Main St., Saugerties Church Street, New Paltz [email protected] 917-453-2082 845-255-6093 kingstonfarmersmarket.org saugertiesfarmersmarket.com newpaltzfarmersmarket.com SUNDAYS SUNDAYS SUNDAYS Kerhonkson Farmers Market D&H Canal Sunday Market Rosendale Farmers Market 9 a.m. - noon 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Pine Ridge Dude Ranch, 30 Cherrytown Road, Grady Park, Route 213, High Falls Main Street, Rosendale (behind Rosendale Theatre) Kerhonkson pineridgeduderanch.com Facebook: High Falls Flea Market rosendalefarmersmarketny.com
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Oct. 2-6 20th Annual Woodstock Film Festival, Various Ulster County locations Oct. 4 Starry Starry Night, Highland Oct. 4- Nov. 2 Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses, Ulster Park Oct. 5 13th Heart of the Hudson Valley Bounty Festival, Milton Oct. 11-13 Tenth Annual O+ Festival, Kingston Oct. 11-13 Field + Supply, Kingston Oct. 13 12th Annual Ulster County Italian Festival, Kingston Oct. 18 Jay Leno, Ulster Performing Arts Center, Kingston Oct. 18-19 Burning of Kingston, Kingston Oct. 19 18th Century Autumn Festival, Kingston
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Please note Calendar listings are based on information received prior to publication. Changes sometimes occur after printing and distribution. You may like to contact the event sponsors in advance. Hudson River Sightseeing Cruises: From the decks of the venerable Rip Van Winkle cruise boat, you will relax and enjoy a clear view of historic Hudson River lighthouses, waterfront mansions and other notable locations on this two-hour sightseeing cruise. 1-27 Also, come aboard for sunset, happy hour and event cruises including live music, DJs and dinner on the Hudson. Hudson River Cruises, 1 E. Strand St., Kingston. 845-340-4700; hudsonrivercruises.com Woodstock Film Festival: The 20th annual Woodstock Film Festival will present a roster of over 150 films, concerts, panels and the 2-6 Maverick Awards Ceremony. Special screenings and events also take place year-round. Various locations in Woodstock, Rosendale, Kingston and Saugerties. 845-679-4265; woodstockfilmfestival.com DENIZEN Theatre presents “Sender:” A wild and witty exploration of the pain of accepting responsibility for our own lives, 2-27 centered around three millennials navigating grief and anger when a friend and lover they presumed dead... comes back into their lives. DENIZEN Theatre, Water Street Market, 10 Main St., New Paltz. 845-303-4136; denizentheatre.com DIY Workshops at Watergrasshill B & B: Experience one of our signature workshops in our kitchen studio or barn, as a group or 2-29 private class. See our schedule & register online. Watergrass Hill Bed & Breakfast, 105 Phillies Bridge Road, New Paltz. 845-419- 2661; watergrasshillny.com Fine Arts at Old Dutch Church: Musical performances by area artists. Thursdays 12:15-12:45 p.m. Free. Andrea Shaut & students: Oct. 3. Flute and piano. Pauline Mancuso, flute & Peter Mancuso, piano: Oct. 10. Adelaide Roberts & students: Oct. 17. Jay 3, 10, 17, 24 Shulman, cello & Lorraine Nelson Wolf, piano: Oct. 24. Russel Oliver, organ: Oct. 31. Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St., Kingston. 845-338-6759; olddutchchurch.org Olive Free Library Events in October: Computer Basics for Adults: Oct. 3, 1 p.m. Great Giveback Community Dinner, Oct. 19, 5:30 p.m. bring canned or boxed goods. Medicare Open Enrollment: Oct. 22, 11:30 a.m. Tech Tuesday: Oct. 22, 3 p.m. Trick or 3, 19, 22, 26 Treat Bags: Oct. 26, 12 p.m. No need to sign up, show up and make a bag out of duct tape for Halloween. Olive Free Library, 4033 NY-28A, West Shokan. 845-657-2482; olivefreelibrary.org The Dorsky Museum in October: Gallery Talks: Oct. 3, 6 p.m. & Oct. 26, 2 p.m. Closed: Oct. 12-15, 5:30 Family Day: Exhibition- 3, 20, 26, 27 inspired activities for children and their families, Oct. 20, 2 p.m. Painting Workshop: Developing a Tonelist Palette with Kevin Cook. Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art, SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. 845-257-3844; newpaltz.edu/museum Starry Starry Night: Celebrate a dazzling evening. Enjoy delicious food, wines and craft beer as well as sumptuous desserts and a 4 stunning display of fireworks. Tickets available online. See website for details. 6-10 p.m. Walkway Over the Hudson, 87 Haviland Road, Highland; walkway.org/starry-starry-night “Cry it Out:” by Molly Smith Metzler (Kingston native). Three new mothers. Three different backgrounds. One shared struggle. 4-20 Thursdays-Saturdays 8 p.m.; Sundays 2 p.m. Tickets $34-39. Shadowland Stages, 157 Canal St., Ellenville. 845-647-5511; shadowlandstages.org
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Volunteer Firemen’s Museum: A “little gem of a museum” housed in the 1857 Wiltwyck Fire House. Display of fire engines and 4-26 firemanic artifacts. Open Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 265 Fair St., Kingston. 845-331-0866; kingstonvolunteerfiremensmuseum.weebly.com The Barn of Terror: Named one of the “Top 10 Haunted Houses in New York State” by USA Today. Open for 17th season. Tickets 4-27 $33 online, $37 at door. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 7 p.m. until no bodies are left, 25 ThruView Farm Road (off Old Kings Highway), Lake Katrine. 845-336-5242; additional info. thebarnofterror.com Shout Out Saugerties: A festival of art and ideas in the village of Saugerties. Four weekends in October of music, talks, comedy, 4-27 dance, workshops, readings, painting and photography showcasing the community’s vibrancy. See website or Facebook for details; facebook.com/shoutoutsaugerties; shoutoutsaugerties.org Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses/Great Room Escape: Named No. 1 haunted attraction in America. New theme 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, each season. Ten attractions, four gift shops and five food cafés. Evenings and weekends, recommended ages 13 and above, starting 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, at dusk. *Children’s Day: Oct. 12 & 26. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Reservations required. 26, 27, 31 Nov. 1, Tickets available online and on-site. Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses, 778 Broadway (Route 9W), Ulster Park. 845- 2 339-2666; headlesshorseman.com 13th Annual Heart of the Hudson Valley Bounty Festival: Celebrate fall harvest with a flea market, live music, farmers’ market, 5 wine, crafts, kids activities, demos and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rain date Oct. 6. Cluett-Schantz Park, 1801-1805 Route 9W, Milton. 845- 616-7824; hvbountyfestival.com First Saturday Arts: Vibrant First Saturday gallery receptions offer a glimpse of what this creative city has to offer. Events 5 throughout the year include live music, open studio tours, theatrical performances, historical reenactments, arts and culture activities and more. 5-8 p.m. artalongthehudson.com/kingston; askforarts.org Matthewis Persen House Museum: Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lecture on the important history of the Byrdcliffe Artists’ Colony and the American Arts and Crafts movement which evolved from the colony. Ulster County Clerk’s Office presents 5 “Original Document Day” 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. In celebration of Archives Month in New York State, the County Clerk is pleased to exhibit original 17th century Dutch Court documents at the Matthewis Persen House for one day only. Matthewis Person House Museum, 74 John St., Kingston. 845-340-3040; ulstercountyny.gov/countyclerk/persenhouse.html Stockade National Historic District Walking Tour: Take a tour through one of New York’s oldest neighborhoods, originally laid out by Governor Peter Stuyvesant in 1658, and the birthplace of New York State, formed here in 1777. Adults $10, children under 16 5 $5, FOHK members free. 1 p.m. Friends of Historic Kingston Gallery, corner of Wall and Main Streets, Kingston. 845-339-0720; fohk.org 16th Annual Catskills Lark in the Park: Over 50 organized hikes, bicycle trips, paddles, service, cultural and education events. For 5-14 more information and event details: 845-586-2611; catskillslark.org; facebook.com/catskillslarkinthepark Old Dutch Church Cemetery Tours: Visit Kingston's colonial era and meet its citizens buried on the grounds. Saturdays at 7 p.m. Adults $15; seniors and students $10; children under 12 $1. Tickets available online or call Theatre on the Road at 845-475-7973 or 5, 12, 19, 26 email [email protected] Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St., Kingston. 845-475-7973; theatreontheroad.com/cemetery- tour.html 54th Annual Mum Festival: Live music, art, crafts, food, arts contest, face painting, and thousands of colorful mums. Master 6 Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative of Ulster County on hand. Noon-5 p.m. Seamon Park, 5 Malden Ave., Saugerties; [email protected]; village.saugerties.ny.us/mum Belleayre Car Cruise & Food Truck Fest: Cars, music, food, farmers market, scenic gondola rides and more. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., 6 Overlook Lodge, 181 Galli Curci Road, Highmount. 800-942-6904; belleayre.com Hurley Heritage Day: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hurley Heritage Museum grounds. A benefit celebration of the Town of Hurley’s 357-year 6 history, its culture and its people. Live music, exhibits, raffles, auctions, children’s games, the famous Hurley corn chowder and more. For info. 845-334-9848 Hurds Family Farm in October: Fall Leaf Paint & Sip: Oct. 6, 12 p.m. Reserve online or call. Fresh Air Music: Oct. 6, 1-3 p.m. Jazz on the Ridge. Three Day Fall Festival Fun: Oct. 12-14, 9 a.m. Fresh Air Music: Hudson Valley Bluegrass Express Oct. 12, 1 6,12,13,14,19, 20, p.m. Pumpkin Fiesta Weekend: Oct. 19, 10:15 a.m. Apple & Pumpkin Picking: Oct. 20, 9 a.m. Free Live Music: Hudson Valley 26, 27 Bluegrass Express Oct. 20, 1 p.m. Caramel Apple Demo: Oct. 26, 12 p.m. DIY Corn Decoration: Oct. 27, 12 p.m. Hurds Family Farm; 2185 State Route 32, Modena. 845-883-7825; hurdsfamilyfarm.com Field and Supply: A Modern Maker’s Craft Fair: Carefully-curated selection of makers’ highlighting goods, old and new, from a variety of studios and workshops representing a wide range of crafts. Activities for all ages, food, live music and hands-on activities. 11-13 Area dedicated to antique dealers. Friday 2-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hutton Brickyards, 200 North St., Kingston. 646-200-5335; fieldandsupply.com Tenth Annual O+ Festival: “Bartering the art of medicine for the medicine for the arts.” Forty live bands, visual and performing arts, 11-13 film screenings, dance party and more. Held at various venues and times in Uptown Kingston. For schedule and information including weekend wristband pass: opositivefestival.org Haunted Huguenot Street: Interpretations and special nighttime tours will span across the National Historic Landmark District. 11-26 Guests will tour the Jean Hasbrouck House, the historical burial ground and the Deyo House mansion, discovering haunting stories
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based on true events. Select dates. 5-10 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online. Historic Huguenot Street, DuBois Fort, 81 Huguenot St., New Paltz. 845-255-1889; huguenotstreet.org Ellie Ga “Gyre 4: Epitaphs:” Inspired by ocean gyres, Ellie Ga’s performance gathers sound recordings, photographs, video, interviews, and archival documents into a layered narrative—part essay, part storytelling—that often follows uncertain leads and 12 takes unexpected turns. 8 p.m. Tickets $15-$25 available online. Mount Tremper Arts, 647 Plank Road, Phoenicia. 845-688-9893; mounttremperarts.org Kingston’s Rondout – Second Saturday Walking Tour: Join a Mindful Walker exploration of the neighborhood’s architectural 12 gems. Discover the transformation, history and beauty of a resilient maritime place over time. Walking tour: 1 – 3 p.m. Meet in front of the Kingston Heritage Visitors Center, 20 Broadway. 347-628-2457, mindfulwalker.com Matthewis Persen House Museum Path Through History & O+ Festival Events: Save Native Sites presents a Celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day 12-2 p.m. “Connected Language: Relational or Rational?” with Tiokasin Ghost Horse and Jadina Lilien. Participate in a guided silence then enjoy a lecture about our relationship to Earth, and how the Lakota language connects 12 with all of Life. Woodstock School of Art Interactive Art Making 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Visitors can stop by for unique and engaging hands-on experiences in printmaking and mixed media art creation. Matthewis Persen House Museum, 74 John St., Kingston. 845- 340-3040; ulstercountyny.gov/countyclerk/persenhouse.html Belleayre Mountain Annual Fall Festival: Annual craft and beer festival weekend packed full of fun-filled activities for the entire 12-13 family, delicious BBQ, German food and beverages, music, fall foliage sky rides on the new gondola, pumpkin decorating and more. Free admission and free parking. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Overlook Lodge, 181 Galli Curci Road, Highmount. 845-254-5600; belleayre.com Harvest Grape Stomping Festival at Benmarl: Breathe in the fall, stomp grapes, drink wine and dance to live music at this all-time favorite event. Tickets $15 pp in advance, $20 at door. Wine club members receive free admission for two. Kids 12 and under free. 12-13 Non-drinkers and kids 13 and up $10. Saturday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sunday noon – 6 p.m. Benmarl Winery, 156 Highland Ave., Marlboro. 845-236-4265; benmarl.com Saunderskill Farms Annual Craft Festival: Oct. 12, Family fun day with local craft vendors, u-pick pumpkins, horse-drawn hayrides, 12-13 corn maze, fresh baked goods, fresh-picked produce and more. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 13, Antique Tractor Pull. Saunderskill Farms, 5100 Route 209, Accord. 845-626-2676; saunderskill.com A Tiny Taste of Terror: On Children’s Day, the park tones down its scare level, offering daytime hayrides with friendly storytellers telling scary tales. Walk through our Magic Moon Maze & haunted gardens. Face painting, country games and more. Reservations 12, 26 recommended. Rain dates are Oct. 13 and Oct. 27. Call or purchase tickets online. Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses, 778 Broadway (Route 9W), Ulster Park. 845-339-2666; headlesshorseman.com Annual Ulster County Italian Festival: Free admission to enjoy a large variety of Italian foods, beverages, products, music and 13 family fun. Presented by Ulster County Italian American Foundation. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Rondout Waterfront, Lower Broadway, Kingston. 845-338-9111; ucitalianamericanfoundation.org D&H Canal Museum Tour: Free guided tour of the Five Locks Walk. Part of New York Path Through History Weekend. 2-3:00 p.m. 13 D&H Canal Museum, 23 Mohonk Road, High Falls. 845-687-2000; canalmuseum.org Henry’s at the Farm Dinner: Popular four-course paired dinners in the rustic barn. This month, Amarone wine dinner featuring 13 Tenuta Sant’ Antonio, hosted by Armando Castagnedi. 5 p.m. Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa, 220 North Road, Milton; 845-795-1310; buttermilkfallsinn.com Nostrano Vineyards Fall Festival:. Live music with Talking Machine Band, craft beverages & pop-up shops,11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nostrano 13 Vineyards, 14 Gala Lane, Milton. 845-795-5473; nostranovineyards.com 17th Annual Forsyth Nature Center Fall Festival: Live entertainment, music, crafts, children’s activities, delicious foods and baked 13 goods, raffles, hayrides and more. Free admission. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 157 Lucas Ave., Kingston. 845-339-3053; forsythnaturecenter.org Jay Leno at UPAC: Acclaimed TV late night show host, admired stand-up comedian, best-selling children’s book author, much-in- demand corporate speaker, lovable TV and movie voice-over artist, pioneering car builder and mechanic, and philanthropist…it’s no 18 wonder that Jay Leno is widely characterized as “the hardest working man in show business.” Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston. 845-339-6088; bardavon.org Burning of Kingston: Two-day celebration of the first capital’s unique history and resilience. Occurs biennially. For more information including a schedule of events, opportunities to volunteer and participate, historic details and maps, and more, visit 18-19 burningofkingston.com. Uptown/Stockade District, Kingston
18th Century Autumn Festival: Demonstrations and hands-on activities such as meat smoking, fireside cooking, black smithing, 19 pressing apples into cider and more. 18th century reenactors and entertainment. Free. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Senate House State Historic Site, 296 Fair St., Kingston. 845-338-2786; nysparks.com Hudson Valley Pottery Tour: A self-guided studio tour and celebration of highest-quality pottery and ceramic sculpture in the 19-20 area. Purchase one-of-a-kind works. Free admission. 77 Cornell St. #315, Kingston. 845-750-7577; hudsonvalleypotterytour.com Johnny Appleseed Cider Fest: Old fashioned hands-on cider pressing, hayrides, build-your-own scarecrow, food and live music. 19-20 Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Prospect Hill Orchards, 73 Clarks Lane, Milton. 845-795-2383; prospecthillorchards.com
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Matthewis Persen House Museum: Event to be Announced Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Check the County Clerk’s Facebook page for updates. Society for Creative Anachronism—Culture of the Middle Ages Oct. 26, 10:00 a.m.-2 p.m. Join members of the SCA’s 19-26 Shire of Nordenhal for demonstrations and discussion on period clothing, calligraphy, armored combat, fencing, archery, dancing, catapult model firing, inkle-loom weaving, sword and shield combat and diverse arts. Matthewis Persen House Museum, 74 John St., Kingston. 845-340-3040; ulstercountyny.gov/countyclerk/persenhouse.html Marc Peloquin, Pianist: 3 p.m. Saugerties United Methodist Church, 67 Washington Ave., Saugerties. Adults $15, seniors $12, 20 students free. 845-679-5733; 845-246-5021; saugertiespromusica.org Hurley Heritage Society Ghost Walk: Tour starts 6 p.m. Adults $15, students $10. Not recommended for children under 12. 25 Reservations required. Call 845-338-7686. Hurley Reformed Church, 11 Main St., Hurley; hurleyheritagesociety.org Seventh Annual Vampire Halloween Party: Benefit for HealthAlliance Hospital includes dinner, dancing and silent auction. 6-11 25 p.m. SPAF, 169 Ulster Ave., Saugerties. For more information and reservations: 845-334-3160; foundationupdate.org Haunted Rondout Boat Tours: Grisly tales and restless spirits. Meet at the museum to hear the tales of ill-fated spirits, then board 25, 26, 27, 31, our tour boat Solaris for a spooky trip around the Rondout Lighthouse. Advance registration required. Hudson River Maritime Nov. 1 Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston. 845-338-0071; hrmm.org Empire Athletics Third Annual Trunk or Treat: Open to children in costume of all ages. Plenty of candy and prizes for all. 4-8 p.m. 26 Empire Athletics Cheer & Dance, 120 Route 28, Kingston. 845-853-8351; facebook.com/empireathleticsny MyKingstonKids Halloween Fest: Free indoor/outdoor event with many exciting activities including Halloween Hayride, Children’s 26 Fashion Show, pumpkin picking and decorating, performances and more. 3-8 p.m. Seed Song Farm & Center, 160 Esopus Ave., Kingston; mykingstonkids.com; facebook.com/mykingstonkids Rondout National Historic District Walking Tour: Hear how immigrants and entrepreneurs transformed farmland into a thriving 26 maritime village during the era when Rondout was the terminus for the D&H Canal that opened in 1828. Some uphill walking. Adults $10, children $5, FOHK members free. 1 p.m. Heritage Area Visitors’ Center, 20 Broadway, Kingston. 845-339-0720; fohk.org 32nd Annual Miller Craft Fair: Juried show of hand-crafted items including jewelry, ceramics, candles, knitwear and more. 26 Admission $3. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Miller Middle School, 65 Fording Place Road, Lake Katrine; 845-943-3941; [email protected] The Bakery’s 29th Annual Night of 100 Pumpkins: Enter the pumpkin carving contest, bring in pumpkin on Oct. 30 with name and 30-31 age on back. See all the pumpkins lit up on Halloween night. Free refreshments and lots of prizes. 6-10 p.m. The Bakery, 13 N. Front St., New Paltz. 845-255-8840; ilovethebakery.com
WEDNESDAYS WEDNESDAYS AND WEEKENDS SATURDAYS Woodstock Farm Festival Mower’s Flea Market Heart of the Hudson Valley 3:30 p.m. – dusk. Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Maple Lane, Woodstock Wednesdays 2 p.m. – dusk (July and August), Cluett-Shantz Park, 1801-1805 Route 9W, Milton, [email protected] Maple Lane, Woodstock 845-616-7824 woodstockfarmfestival.com 845-679-6744; mowerssaturdayfleamarket.com hhvfarmersmarket.com SATURDAYS SATURDAYS SUNDAYS Kingston Farmers Market Saugerties Farmers Market New Paltz Open Air Market 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wall Street, Kingston 115 Main St., Saugerties Church Street, New Paltz [email protected] 917-453-2082 845-255-6093 kingstonfarmersmarket.org saugertiesfarmersmarket.com newpaltzfarmersmarket.com SUNDAYS SUNDAYS SUNDAYS Kerhonkson Farmers Market D&H Canal Sunday Market Rosendale Farmers Market 9 a.m. - noon 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Pine Ridge Dude Ranch, 30 Cherrytown Road, Grady Park, Route 213, High Falls Main Street, Rosendale (behind Rosendale Theatre) Kerhonkson Facebook: High Falls Flea Market rosendalefarmersmarketny.com pineridgeduderanch.com
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