Events

December 11, 6:30-9:30 pm: Unhinged Dating Upstate: Speed Dating Popup w/ Dorjee-Momo at West Kill Supply. Unhinged Dating Upstate presents the 4th edition of their popular speed dating series at West Kill Supply in Kingston, this time featuring mouthwatering eats from Dorjee-Momo. Think dumpling boxes, snack packs, and a shot at meeting someone amazing. The standard ticket ($20) include entry, a complimentary drink, and some mints. Indulge in exclusive, custom-crafted cocktails designed just for this event. Not drinking? Join the fun for just $10 [tickets].
_{602 Broadway #Unit 2, Kingston}

December 12, 12-2:30 pm: Open Sew with Debbie Roberts at Ruby Hill Farm/Madi’s Way. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, come and enjoy a day of sewing and creativity with Debbie. Bring your own projects, share ideas, and get inspired by fellow sewing enthusiasts. This is a great opportunity to learn new techniques, troubleshoot any issues, or simply enjoy the company of like-minded individuals [tickets].
_{2325 Salt Point Turnpike, Clinton Corners}

December 12, 6-7:30 pm: Read Like a Writer Book Club at Rough Draft Bar & Books. This book club meets the second Thursday of each month at Rough Draft’s big table. December’s book is Foster by Claire Keegan [info].
_{82 John Street, Kingston}

December 12-13: Fall Senior Dance Concert by the Bard Dance Program at the Fisher Center. Choreographed by rising artists in the Bard College Dance Program, this concert of Senior Projects represents the culmination of four years of intensive choreographic inquiry and research. Their concepts have been realized with the support of a professional staff of designers. These performances (at 7:30 pm all three nights as well as 2 pm on Sunday) are free and open to the public [info].
_{Manor Avenue, Annandale-On-Hudson}

December 12-29: The Wonderland of Lights at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, supporting Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley. Drive through captivating tunnels adorned with shimmering lights and marvel at larger-than-life illuminated sculptures. [info].
_{6636 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck}

December 13, 5:30 pm: Beers, Bingos & Babes at Lasting Joy Brewery. This is a drag bingo night with drag performances in between bingo games where you have a the chance to win some truly fabulous prizes. This is a 21+ ticketed event. Tickets include your seat and the bingo card for the evening. Food will be available for purchase from one of Lasting Joy’s food truck vendors and drink will be available for purchase from Lasting Joy Brewery [tickets].
_{485 Lasher Road, Tivoli}

December 13, 5:30-7:30 pm: Live Music: Hey Bub at Rough Draft Bar & Books. Hey Bub is a Hudson valley based duo made up of Lily Bergstein and Christian Joao. Their sound is described as American old time music with complex harmonies that entertain people of all ages [info].
_{82 John Street, Kingston}

December 13, 6-8 pm: Incense Holder Workshop with Nature’s Impact at Rose Hill Farm. This workshop focuses on setting intentions for the new year and using intuition to guide your pottery practice. Participants will explore “intuitive sculpting,” an experimental method that doesn’t aim toward a specific outcome. All necessary materials, including clay, tools, glaze, and firing service, will be provided [tickets].
_{19 Rose Hill Farm, Red Hook}

December 13, 9:30 pm: Rocky Horror Picture Show at Upstate Films Starr Cinema. Movie accompanied by live cast! This fast-paced potpourri of camp, sci-fi and rock ‘n’ roll tracks the exploits of naïve couple Brad and Janet after they stumble upon the lair of transvestite Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Apoca-Lips Cast have been making The Rocky Horror Picture Experience for nearly half the lifespan of the original film released in the summer of 1975 [tickets].
_{6415 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck}

December 14, 9 am-1 pm: Invasive Management at Sisters Hill Woods, organized by the Dutchess Land Conservancy and Winnakee Land Trust. Invasive species can quickly overtake a trail, having a negative impact on the local ecosystem as well as on hikers’ ability to easily traverse and enjoy their time on the trail. Please join us to help work on a section of trail at Winnakee Land Trust’s Sisters Hill Woods Preserve in Stanford, where we will clear an area of burning bush and other invasive species. There will be tasks for all ages and fitness levels. Come and learn to identify these invasives, and to be a part of making this trail more enjoyable for all! Lunch will be provided [register].
_{Sisters Hill Woods at Sisters Hill Road, Stanfordville}

December 14, 10 am-4 pm: Winter Open House at Fall Kill Clay Studio. There will be a Hudson Valley maker’s market, a free community craft, studio tours and demonstrations, and a donate-what-you-will ceramic sale. Fall Kill Creative Works is a nonprofit community studio that provides high-quality educational programming [info].
_{485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie}

December 14, 12-6 pm: Tasting Room Open at Taconic Distillery. Shop the Taconic Distillery retail store, do a tasting of bourbon & ryes, or have a cocktail in the tasting room (or on the patio when weather permits). Their Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup makes a great gift too. No reservations needed unless your group includes over 10 people [info].
_{179 Bowen Road, Stanfordville}

December 14, 1-4 pm: Holiday Market at Churchtown Dairy. Shop for gifts made by local makers and farmers in our community. There will be warm drinks and treats to enjoy while you browse [info].
_{357 County Route 12, Hudson}

December 14, 2-7 pm: C. Cassis Bar Takeover and Holiday Market at Gaskins during Germantown Winter Glow. A surprise bar and pop-up market with gifts, clothing, artwork, cookies, and C. Cassis cocktails [info].
_{2 Church Avenue, Germantown}

December 14, 7 pm: Bard Conservatory Orchestra at the Fisher Center (and online via livestream). A concert by the Bard Conservatory Orchestra with maestro Leon Botstein and soloists from Bard Vocal Arts Program, with a program including Franz Schubert, Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, and Dmitri Shostakovich [tickets].
_{Manor Avenue, Annandale-On-Hudson (and ONLINE)}

December 14, 7 pm: Stissing Center presents a free screening of Miracle on 34th Street (1947). [RSVP].
_{2950 Church Street, Pine Plains}

December 15, 10:30 am: Kids’ Story Hour With Jason Vance at Rough Draft Bar & Books. Singer, performer, and storyteller extraordinaire, Jason Vance will lead this fun and lively event for children of all ages [info].
_{82 John Street, Kingston}

December 15, 1-3 pm: Cottage Courses: Holiday Cottage Decorating at the Wassaic Project. Join Cottage Courses for an afternoon of decking the halls of your very own tiny cottage which can be made into ornaments if you desire! All materials, including ready-to-paint paper maché cottages will be provided. All ages and skill levels welcome (a great holiday craft to make with your kid). Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you and your child would both like to make cottages, kindly buy two tickets [tickets].
_{37 Furnace Bank Road, Wassaic}

December 15, 3-5 pm: HOWLiday Spectacular 10-Minute Play Festival at Stissing Center. The playwright members of the Howl Playwrights, a new play development group, are writing locally specific plays just for the Stissing Center [tickets].
_{2950 Church Street, Pine Plains}

December 15, 4-6 pm: Usonia Bar Takeover at the C. Cassis Tasting Room. CCTR will be open from 12-6 pm with a special wine and poetry night beginning at 4 pm—featuring new releases from Usonia and a schedule of poetry readings curated by Alex Patrick Dyck. Usonia makes minimal intervention wines from classic European grape varieties and new American ones [info].
_{108 Salisbury Turnpike, Rhinebeck}

December 16, 6:30 pm: A John Waters Christmas at the Old Dutch Church. Waters is touring on his slippery sled of sewage with his comedy bag of tricks; It’s a John Waters Christmas and you better watch out. Doors at 6:30 pm and drinks will be available in the Bethany Hall Bar from then until 10 pm. The performance begins at 8 pm. A John Waters Christmas contains explicit and potentially controversial conten—all attendees should be 18+ [tickets].
_{272 Wall Street, Kingston}

December 18, 7 pm: Monthly Book Club at Churchtown Dairy. Book Club meets on the last Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise noted) to discuss topics surrounding land, history, ecology, and community. At the December 18 meeting, Book Club will be discussing An Enemy of The People by Henrik Ibsen [info].
_{357 County Route 12, Hudson}

December 18-22: A Christmas Carol at Sharon Playhouse is a highly inventive adaptation of this classic. In this version, co-directed by Andrus Nichols and Drew Ledbetter, we encounter a company of traveling players about to enact the Dickens story. The troupe soon discovers that the actors playing Scrooge and Tiny Tim have abandoned the tour, but the show must go on! The prop boy eagerly volunteers for the part of Tim, while the cynical stage manager is drafted to play the old miser. The rag tag players quickly become the characters of the story, and we are pulled into the life of Ebenezer Scrooge [tickets].
_{49 Amenia Road, Sharon, CT}

December 19, 10 am-3 pm: Quilting and Sewing Group at the NorthEast-Millerton Library Annex. This group meets on the third Thursday of each month. Bring your projects and spend the day working together. You need to bring your own equipment [info].
_{28 Century Boulevard, Millerton}

December 19, 6:30-9:30 pm: HOLIDATING with Unhinged Dating Upstate at BackBar. Enjoy holiday drink specials and festive flirting. The standard ticket ($25) includes entry for speed dating (7:30 pm sharp) and a complimentary drink. Not drinking? Join the fun for $15 [tickets].
_{347 Warren Street, Hudson}

December 19, 6-9 pm: Trivia with DJ Maxwell at Rough Draft Bar & Books. Every first and third Thursday of the month! 18 to play, 21 to drink. Please, no dogs or kids after 6 pm. 6 pm signups, with a 6:30 start. Teams of 6 or fewer. $50 RD gift card to the winning team, $25 to second place. Follow @triviamaster_maxwell for special bonus clues and chances at trivia immortality throughout the week [info].
_{82 John Street, Kingston}

December 20, 7 pm: Winter Caberet presented by the Bard Conservatory Graduate Vocal Arts Program at the Fisher Center. A winter-and-holiday-infused cabaret spectacular with vocalists from the Graduate Vocal Arts Program [tickets].
_{Manor Avenue, Annandale-On-Hudson}

December 21, 9 am-4 pm: Holiday Market at Bangallworks. An annual holiday market at Bangallworks (co-working and community building space) where you can find handmade gifts for your last minute special holiday shopping needs [info].
_{97 Hunns Lake Road, Stanfordville}

December 21, 11 am-1 pm: Macrame Angels at Ruby Hill Farm/Madi’s Way. Learn how to make a macrame angel that you can gift or display on your tree [tickets].
_{2325 Salt Point Turnpike, Clinton Corners}

December 21, 12-6 pm: Tasting Room Open at Taconic Distillery. Shop the Taconic Distillery retail store, do a tasting of bourbon & ryes, or have a cocktail in the tasting room (or on the patio when weather permits). Their Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup makes a great gift too. No reservations needed unless your group includes over 10 people [info].
_{179 Bowen Road, Stanfordville}

December 21, 1-5 pm: Olana Winter Solstice Celebration at Olana State Historic Site. Celebrate the changing of the seasons during this special community day. Learn about sun-gazing with the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association, get a personal astrology reading with Constellation Catskill, and participate in fun sky-centric activities and games. Other events throughout the day include: free access to Olana’s historic interiors, refreshments for purchase from Citiot and other vendors, free activities and games led by Olana educators and partners, live set with DJ Jared, and holiday shopping. Everyone’s favorite miniature donkey, Hank, will be back at Olana by popular demand [info].
_{5720 State Route 9G, Hudson}

December 21, 3:30-5 pm: Closing Party for the Holiday Silent Auction at the Millbrook Library. This auction is organized by Friends of Millbrook Library and all proceeds will be used to support library programming and service. Auction items (donated by local businesses and library advocates) will be on view from December 1 through December 21. At the closing party, place your final bids and enjoy refreshments [info].
_{3 Friendly Lane, Millbrook}

December 22, 1-5 pm: Cottage Courses: Paper Mache Ornaments at Troutbeck. This workshop introduces the art of paper mache. You’ll construct ornaments of your own design using cardboard, newspaper, glue and paint. You’ll learn how to prime, paint, and seal the final product, ready to be hung on your tree! Children welcome with an adult. If the adult would like to participate, kindly buy two tickets [tickets].
_{515 Leedsville Road, Amenia}

December 22-March 2025: C. Cassis Tasting Room will be taking a winter hiatus! December 21-22 will be their last weekend before the break [info].
_{108 Salisbury Turnpike, Rhinebeck.}

December 27, 5:30-7:30 pm: Live Music: Kelsey Jillette at Rough Draft Bar & Books. Country, blues, and soul with the talented Kelsey Jillette. Free and open to all; suggested $10 donation to the artists if you’re staying to enjoy the music [info].
_{82 John Street, Kingston}

December 28, 2-3:30 pm: Sova Puppetry Theater and Workshop at Troutbeck. Sova Dance & Puppet Theater returns to Troutbeck for another extraordinary, interactive puppetry storytelling performance. Puppeteer Adelka Polak will enchant children and parents alike! The show will be followed by a “make and take” workshop, the results of which children may take home. This experience is appropriate for all ages, but note that little ones will need help and supervision with the crafting. Space is quite limited and everyone attending will require their own ticket [tickets].
_{515 Leedsville Road, Amenia}

December 28, 12-6 pm: Tasting Room Open at Taconic Distillery. Shop the Taconic Distillery retail store, do a tasting of bourbon & ryes, or have a cocktail in the tasting room (or on the patio when weather permits). Their Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup makes a great gift too. No reservations needed unless your group includes over 10 people [info].
_{179 Bowen Road, Stanfordville}

December 29, 10 am-2 pm: Last day of the season for the Rhinebeck Farmers Market [info].
_{61 East Market Street, Rhinebeck}

JANUARY

January 1, 3-5 pm: First Day Hike with the Columbia Land Conservancy at Overmountain. Highlights of the hike will include stopping along the trail to learn about the animals and plants that call Overmountain home and catching the first sunset of the year with stunning Berkshire and Catskill mountain views. First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors. On New Year’s Day, hundreds of free, guided hikes like this one will be organized nationwide [register].
_{138 Catalano Road, Ancram}

January 4, 10 am-12 pm: Monthly Handwork Club at Churchtown Dairy. Friend of the farm and collaborator Susan Chiappini leads a monthly handwork get-together on the first Saturday of every month. We will work on sewing projects together and troubleshoot new techniques. There will be a Churchtown cheese board for attendees to enjoy as they work. Participants need to bring their own handwork projects with all necessary tools and materials [register].
_{357 County Route 12, Hudson}

January 4-5: Your Map For Life: New Year Retreat with astrologer Kathryn Andren at Troutbeck. Astrologer, empath, and intuitive Kathryn Andren will usher you into a new year while offering timeless insights drawn from your birth chart and the Tarot. Over this two-day retreat, you’ll learn how your astrology chart is a personal map for life that reveals mission and purpose. Gain personalized birth chart insights, enjoy gentle movement and restorative practices, and learn strategies for navigating personal and collective change [tickets].
_{515 Leedsville Road, Amenia}

January 8, 6 pm: Brian Kelley: Archiving the Oldest and Largest Trees in the United States, an Earth Matters webinar presented by the Dutchess Land Conservancy. Photographer and archivist Brian Kelley has been documenting the oldest and largest trees in the United States for the last seven years with the mission to visually preserve their legacy and show the constant shifting baseline in how we perceive trees in our everyday lives. Join Brian as he shares his experiences working to catalog some of the biggest and most ancient living things on the planet [register].
_{ONLINE EVENT}

January 10, 7-10 pm: Back 2 Mac with The Tom Prettys at Colony. Back 2 Mac is a Fleetwood Mac tribute band and the Tom Prettys is an all female Tom Petty tribute band. Members of Back 2 Mac have played and recorded with Leon Russell, Bob Weir, The Impressions, Days Of The New, Josh Ritter, Anais Mitchell, and Kevin Morby. The Tom Prettys are the world’s premier all-female Tom Petty tribute band, born from a passion for honoring the legacy of a rock legend [tickets].
_{82 John Street, Kingston}

January 17, 6-8 pm: Winter Mugs Workshop by Nature’s Impact at Rose Hill Farm. Learn how to mold, shape and paint your own unique mug out of clay. All necessary materials, including clay, tools, glaze, and firing service, will be provided [tickets].
_{19 Rose Hill Farm, Red Hook}

January 18, 10 am: 45th Annual New Year’s Day Sale at Copake Auction House. This is Copake Auction House’s event of the year! The auction features estate fresh 18th and 19th c. furniture, mid-century and moderne decor, artwork, folk art, period accessories, stoneware, and more [info].
_{266 East Main Street, Copake}

January 18, 10 am-4 pm: Quilting Workshop with Susan Chiappini at Churchtown Dairy. During the workshop, Susan will demonstrate how to assemble a Jacob’s Ladder pattern, provide hands on instruction, and assist with techniques for cutting + piecing fabric. Susan will discuss traditional patterns, project planning, and material sourcing. The event is open to beginners with basic sewing machine knowledge and folks with some quilting experience. At lunchtime, attendees will pause to enjoy a communal lunch from Talbott and Arding (included in ticket price). Attendees will be asked to bring a short list of materials listed on the ticketing page [tickets].
_{357 County Route 12, Hudson}

January 18, 6-8 pm: 2025 Fire & Ice at Stissing Center. A cocktail event celebrating exceptional performances and the unveiling of the Stissing Center’s 2025 season [tickets].
_{2950 Church Street, Pine Plains}

January 21, 6 pm: Art on Ice: Gilded Age Figure Skating, an online presentation by Maria Reynolds, Staatsburgh State Historic Site’s curator, organized by the Millbrook Library and sponsored by Dutchess County Library Association. Figure skating has changed tremendously in the last 100 years: many of the dramatic jumps, spins and acrobatics of the 21st century were unheard of a century ago, and the clothing, skates, and ice surface of the Gilded Age created a very different sport than the modern one we know. Combining two areas of expertise, Maria Reynolds, who is also a competitive figure skater, will explore the popularity of skating during the era as well as demonstrate the maneuvers of Staatsburgh’s former resident Ruth Mills (herself an avid skater) [register].
_{ONLINE EVENT}

January 24, 5-7 pm: Friday Night Happy Hour-ish: Handbuilt Mugs at Fall Kill Clay Studio. Fall Kill Creative Works is a nonprofit community studio that provides high-quality educational programming. During this workshop, you’ll learn how to make your own ceramic mug! After the workshop, the studio will fire and glaze their pieces in the glaze of your choice [tickets]
_{485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie}

January 25, 7 pm: How the Automobile Changed the Hudson Valley Landscape: A Look Through Vintage Postcards, an online presentation by David Turner organized by the Dutchess County Historical Society. Enjoy a pictorial history through vintage postcards showing the evolution of the Hudson Valley roadside, from the humble dirt roads of the early 1900s to the paved thoroughfares of today. Included in the presentation will be dozens of images of the region that depict the progression of the automobile from a novelty item to a major driver of infrastructure development to support the needs of the masses [register].
_{ONLINE EVENT}

January 26, 4 pm: Wassail Celebration at Rose Hill Farm. Wassailing is an old English practice, with pagan and Norse roots, that involves celebrating the year’s apple harvest and anointing the trees with cider to ensure a prosperous apple harvest the following year. There will be fun workshops and activities before the ceremony begins at 4 pm—stay tuned for more details [info].
_{19 Rose Hill Farm, Red Hook}

January 29, 7 pm: Monthly Book Club at Churchtown Dairy. Book Club meets on the last Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise noted) to discuss topics surrounding land, history, ecology, and community. At the January 29 meeting, Book Club will be discussing Silent Spring Revolution by Douglas Brinkley [info].
_{357 County Route 12, Hudson}

January 29, 7:30 pm: The Price Is Right Live! at the MJN Convention Center. Experience for yourself the interactive, live stage show (non–televised) version of the legendary television game show. This family friendly show is making its way to you, along with all your favorite games, fabulous prizes, and all the excitement you know and love! Alongside our Celebrity Host, randomly selected contestants play everyone’s favorite games like Plinko™, Cliffhangers™, The Big Wheel™ and even the fabulous Showcase. The show features an array of fantastic prizes, from appliances and electronics to dream vacations and even a brand–new car. Lucky audience members can even win prizes right from their seat [tickets].
_{14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie}

FEBRUARY

February 1, 6-11 pm: 2025 Winter Benefit for the Wassaic Project at Troutbeck. The Wassaic Project will host their annual benefit party, this year honoring Taha Clayton and Robert Wilde, in Troutbeck’s ballroom. There will be an extra-special after-hours surprise—tickets and more details will be available soon [tickets].
_{515 Leedsville Road, Amenia}

February 5, 6 pm: Charlie Canham: An Ecological History of Hudson Valley Forests, an Earth Matters webinar presented by the Dutchess Land Conservancy. Dr. Canham will sketch the ecological processes that have shaped the forests of the Hudson Valley.  The region’s forests contain legacies dating well before European settlement but were largely shaped by the history of agricultural clearing and abandonment in the valleys, and logging history in the highlands. Recovery from those periods reflects the remarkable resilience of the region’s forests, but they also face many current threats [register].
_{ONLINE EVENT}

February 7, 5-7 pm: D-20 Die Workshop at Fall Kill Clay Studio. Calling all D&D players! Make your own custom D-20 die. Use Handbuilding techniques to build this geometric form [tickets].
_{485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie}

February 8, 3-5 pm: Winter Seed Swap & Sow at the Morton Memorial Library, presented by Dirty Gaia. A midwinter celebration for gardeners! Along with a seed swap, Dirty Gaia (an environmental organization that works to promote earth stewardship in the Hudson Valley) will set you up to grow tasty greens and native flowers outdoors [info].
_{82 Kelly Street, Rhinecliff}

February 8, 7:30 pm: Transcription as Translation, a performance by The Orchestra Now at the Fisher Center (and online via livestream). TŌN performs three orchestral transcriptions of works by master composers Beethoven, Chopin, and Smetana. Hear this program at the Fisher Center just days before TŌN performs it at Carnegie Hall [tickets].
_{Manor Avenue, Annandale-On-Hudson}

February 13, 6:30 pm: Volunteer Orientation for Columbia Land Conservancy volunteers. Volunteering with CLC is a great way to learn new skills, make new friends, and maintain public lands for people and wildlife. At this virtual meeting, you’ll have the opportunity to meet volunteer coordinators, ask questions, and get to know your fellow volunteers [register].
_{ONLINE EVENT}

February 14, 5-7 pm: Palentines Goblet Workshop at Fall Kill Clay Studio. Fall Kill Creative Works is a nonprofit community studio that provides high-quality educational programming. During this handbuilding ceramics workshop you will make a wine glass/drinking goblet. The studio will fire and glaze their pieces in the glaze of your choice [tickets].
_{485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie}

Februrary 15, 10 am-1 pm: Coffee Pour-Over & Mug Workshop at Fall Kill Clay Studio. In this three hour workshop students will design and build a coffee pour over and a matching mug [tickets].
_{485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie}

February 15, 12-2:30 pm: Living Foods: Cheesemaking for Home Cooks at Churchtown Dairy. Susan Chiappini, PhD, will lead the group in making yogurt, ricotta and creme fraiche using Churchtown raw milk in our farm kitchen. Attendees can look forward to learning how to make delicious fresh styles of cheese at home and how to best incorporate it into their cooking and lifestyles [tickets].
_{357 County Route 12, Hudson}

February 21, 5-7 pm: Friday Night Happy Hour-ish: Wheel Night at Fall Kill Clay Studio. Fall Kill Creative Works is a nonprofit community studio that provides high-quality educational programming. This workshop will focus on wheel throwing. After the workshop, the studio will fire and glaze their pieces in the glaze of your choice [tickets]
_{485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie}