Events Calendar
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MARCH
March 25, 7 pm: Movie Trivia Night at the Moviehouse, hosted by David Ruchman and Jeremy Boviard. Play solo or get a team together of up to 4 people. Come early to snag your spot. This activity is free and space will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Movie Trivia Night takes place on the last Tuesday of the month unless otherwise noted [info].
48 Main Street, Millerton
March 27, 7 pm: NT Live: Dr Strangelove at the Moviehouse. Captured live from the Noel Coward Theatre (London), Seven-time BAFTA Award winner Steve Coogan stars in the acclaimed adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece, Dr. Strangelove. When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction [tickets].
48 Main Street, Millerton
March 29, 1-4 pm: Fly Tying and Aquatic Health Event at JH Ketcham Memorial Park Pavilion, organized by the Dutchess Land Conservancy, Housatonic Valley Association, Mid-Hudson Trout Unlimited, and the Town of Dover CAC. This is a community event where you can learn how to tie flies for fly fishing, discuss the importance of the aquatic health of our rivers, and have snacks and coffee. Stop by for a short time or stay the entire afternoon. Fly fishing is an important component of water conservation! It inherently encourages anglers to prioritize the health of aquatic ecosystems by promoting catch-and-release practices, fostering a deep connection to the natural environment, and actively advocating for the protection of clean water resources necessary for healthy fish populations [register].
446 Ketcham Park, Dover Plains
March 30, 11 am-1:30 pm: Repeat Patternmaking at Bes. Learn the secrets of turning an original drawing into a repeating pattern! Use the simple methods of textile and wallpaper design to create your own acetate stencil that can be used to create seamless patterns on paper, walls, or wherever [tickets].
50 Main Street, Millerton
March 30, 1 pm: NT Live: Dr Strangelove at the Moviehouse. Captured live from the Noel Coward Theatre (London), Seven-time BAFTA Award winner Steve Coogan stars in the acclaimed adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece, Dr. Strangelove. When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction [tickets].
48 Main Street, Millerton
March 30, 2-5 pm: Spring Pony Party at Rose Hill Farm, hosted by Pony Up Rescue Collective. Celebrate Pony Up Rescue Collective’s latest rescue, a pregnant horse named Plum who is expecting her foal this month. A portion of proceeds from food from Wingin’ It Food Truck and by-the-glass sales of Rose Hill’s Farmhouse Pheasant cider will support Plum and her foal. A pony will be visiting the farm for this family-friendly event [info].
19 Rose Hill Farm, Red Hook
APRIL
April 1, 5 pm: Bridging the Gap Part 3: A Land Access Education Series, an online event organized by the Dutchess Land Conservancy, Columbia Land Conservancy, and Rock Steady Farm. This is the third in a series of online and in-person events, the aim of which is to educate landowners in Columbia and Dutchess counties about the land access needs of beginning QTPOC (queer, trans people of color) landworkers, and the importance of providing spaces to farm for communities that have been historically marginalized and underfunded within the agricultural system [register].
ONLINE EVENT
April 2, 6 pm: Steve Kutos: Partners for Life: Trees & Fungi, an Earth Matters webinar presented by the Dutchess Land Conservancy. Fungi and plants have coexisted for millions of years. Without both organisms, our world would look very different. In this webinar, Dr. Kutos will discuss the wonderful world of fungi and their close relationship with trees. Dr. Steve Kutos is a research ecologist at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute. His research explores the relationship between plants and the microorganisms that live on and around them. His current research examines the links between the microbiome and the conservation and flavor quality of coffee [register].
ONLINE EVENT
April 5, 3-5 pm: Open Studios at the Wassaic Project. Visit the studios of artists-in-residence Dawha Jeon, Fe Lugo, Nanci Amaka Muraoka, Tracy Murrell, Katie Revilla, Judy Suh, Erik Swanson, and Xingyi Zhao [info].
37 Furnace Bank Road, Wassaic
April 4-6: International Hudson Valley Tattoo Convention at the MJN Convention Center. A three-day weekend of art, music, and entertainment. Over 200 tattooers from all over the world (USA, Japan, Argentina, Spain, etc.) will be in attendance. This is an all-ages show—free admission for children under 12 [tickets].
14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie
April 5 and 6, 9 am-5 pm each day: Foraging Backpack Baskets with Jesica Clark at Fall Kill’s Glebe House Garden. Learn to weave a small backpack basket, perfect for foraging hikes or market trips. Practice weaving an oval base, various side weaves, and finish with leatherwork for the straps. Students can bring their own backpack straps to incorporate [tickets].
635 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
April 5, 1-3 pm: Make a Vase at Bes. At this pottery hand building workshop, you’ll make a vase and personalize it with handles, a spout, a face—anything you like! Class will be led by Erica Recto, owner of Bes. [tickets]
50 Main Street, Millerton
April 6, 3 pm: Artist Talk: Fern Apfel at Troutbeck. This will be a conversation between Fern Apfel and Emily McElwreath about Apfel’s solo show at Troutbeck, Letters Home. Fern T. Apfel is a Hudson Valley artist who specializes in making paintings with handwritten text. Emily McElwreath is equipped with over eighteen years of experience as an adviser, independent curator, art educator, and brand consultant. She is the founder of McElwreath Art Advisory, in addition to being host and CEO of The Art Career Podcast [register].
515 Leedsville Road, Amenia
April 8-May 27: Handbuilt Sculptures, an 8-session ceramics class by Jackie Fischer at Fall Kill Clay Studio (Tuesdays, 6-8:30 pm). Fall Kill Creative Works is a nonprofit community studio that provides high-quality educational programming. In this course, students will come with a project(s) in mind and work with Jackie to develop a plan and techniques to execute their idea. Handbuilding experience is recommended but not required [tickets].
485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
April 11-12: The Eastern New York Beef Cattle Preview at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds [info].
6636 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck
April 13, 11 am-4 pm: Plantella at MJN Convention Center. Explore a stunning selection of rare, unique, and common houseplants from all corners of the Northeast, plus the artwork of talented crafters. Hands-on Workshops throughout the day to get creative and learn new plant care skills! The event runs until 4 PM, with vibrant beats by DJ Ketchup and the incredible artistry of Hudson Valley Tattoo Co. Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or a newbie looking to add some greenery to your life, the Green Carpet will be rolled out and waiting for you [tickets].
14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie
April 18, 6-8 pm: Spring Botanical Imprints Ceramics Workshop with Nature’s Impact at Rose Hill Farm. All necessary materials, including clay, tools, glaze, and firing service, will be provided [tickets].
19 Rose Hill Farm, Red Hook
April 20, 3 pm: Catskill Mountain Shakespeare presents Pericles at Rose Hill Farm. Directed by Peter G. Andersen, the production will feature original live music composed by Daniel Emond, blending a nautical, crooning sound reminiscent of early 2000s band Beirut. The actors will perform the text while playing instruments and singing, making for a truly engaging experience. The performance is pay what you can and tickets will be available for purchase day of and at the box office [info].
19 Rose Hill Farm, Red Hook
April 22, 5 pm: Joan Kee gives a lecture at CCS Bard. Joan Kee is Judy and Michael Steinhardt Director of the Institute of Fine Arts at NYU. Her books include Contemporary Korean Art: Tansaekhwa and the Urgency of Method (2013), Models of Integrity: Art and Law in Post Sixties America (2019) and The Geometries of Afro Asia: Art beyond Solidarity (2023). A contributing editor at Artforum and an editor-at-large for the Brooklyn Rail, she has written extensively on modern and contemporary art [info].
33 Garden Road, Annandale-On-Hudson
April 26 and 27, 12-6 pm each day: Blossom Fest at Rose Hill Farm. Blossom Fest is a celebration of the orchard in bloom at historic Rose Hill Farm (founded 1798). There will be at least four food trucks, a market with local vendors, and a variety of fun family-friendly activities.
19 Rose Hill Farm, Red Hook
April 27, 1-4 pm: Drawing Flowers from Life with Cottage Courses at Troutbeck. Drawing is the first step in many artistic endeavors like painting, sculpture and design. In this workshop, painter Polly Shindler will lead participants in an afternoon focused on exploration of form and composition. Using line, color and pattern we will create works on paper from still life flowers and fabric using pencils and pastels [tickets].
515 Leedsville Road, Amenia
MAY
May 1: Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome opens for the season. The Aerodrome has air shows and biplane rides every weekend during the warmer months. There is a food truck/concessions stand. There is also a museum with multiple buildings housing aircraft, vehicles, engines, and memorabilia [info].
9 Norton Road, Red Hook
May 2-4: Rhinebeck Antique Car Show & Swap Meet at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. There are two great car shows at the 2025 Rhinebeck Car Show. As usual, the car show will feature Saturday’s Rod and Custom Dust Off devoted to hot rods, street rods, customs, race cars, and compact customs/pickups. Sunday’s show is for unmodified antique and classic vehicles manufactured up to the year 2000. The swap meet begins Friday and runs through Sunday [info].
6636 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck
May 3: Riverkeeper Sweep 2025 at multiple (140+) locations throughout New York City and the Hudson Valley. This is the 14th annual volunteer river sweep event. Help clean the Wappinger Creek, the Tivoli waterfront, the Rhinecliff dock, and other local riverfront areas. With your help, Riverkeeper aims to reach new communities, engage new volunteers, and restore additional stretches of shoreline in the Hudson River watershed [info].
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
May 6, 5 pm: Christiane Paul gives a lecture at CCS Bard. Christiane Paul is Curator of Digital Art at the Whitney Museum of American Art and Professor Emerita in the School of Media Studies at The New School [info].
33 Garden Road, Annandale-On-Hudson
May 9, 6-8 pm: Butterfly Mug Workshop with Nature’s Impact at Rose Hill Farm. Create a one-of-a-kind ceramic mug in this hands-on pottery workshop, perfect for nature lovers and creative spirits alike. All materials including clay, tools, glaze, and firing service will be provided [tickets].
19 Rose Hill Farm, Red Hook
May 13, 5 pm: Anna Burckhardt Pérez gives a lecture at CCS Bard. Anna Burckhardt Pérez is a curator and writer from Colombia interested in the intersections of contemporary art, craft, technology, community-based practices, and ecologies in Latin America. She is currently the Neville Bryan Assistant Curator at the Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) [info].
33 Garden Road, Annandale-On-Hudson
May 24-25: Barn Star Spring Antiques Fair at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. The Spring Antiques Fair featuring fine art, folk art, decorative art, textiles, vintage clothing, samplers, weathervanes, American and English country and formal furniture, quilts, antique & estate jewelry, signs, pottery, silver, garden architecturals, oriental rugs, and more [info].
6636 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck
JUNE
June 7, 12-6 pm: Help a Horse Day 2025 at 13 Hands Equine Rescue. Enjoy a fun-filled day with music, food, drinks, shopping, demos and educational opportunities. This event welcomes guests of all ages and horse experience levels to meet the rescued animals at 13 Hands and discover ways to support them [info].
50 Tuscan Way, Clinton Corners
June 8-9: Rhinebeck Crafts Festival at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. Shop for original fashions, accessories, jewelry, home décor, furniture, photography and fine art, as well as functional and sculptural works in ceramics, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and more! Enjoy gourmet specialties, tastings from local distilleries, craft demos and family activities [tickets].
6636 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck
June 13-14: Eastern New York Summer Classic: Hogs, Market Sheep & Market Goats at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds [info].
6636 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck
June 21: Stan Douglas: Ghostlight opens at the Hessel Museum of Art. Stan Douglas: Ghostlight will be the artist’s first survey in the U.S. in over 20 years and will chart his global influence and innovation across 40 works from the 1990s to the present. The exhibition will present the North American premiere of an immersive, multi-channel video installation that revisits D.W. Griffith’s 1915 film “The Birth of a Nation” framed by a selection of works that explore topics ranging from settler colonialism in the Americas, to the legacies of transatlantic slavery, to modern movements for liberation in Africa and Europe. The exhibition remains on view through November 30 [info].
33 Garden Road, Annandale-On-Hudson
June 22, 1-4 pm: Natural Dye Napkins with Cottage Courses at Troutbeck. Learn how to dye fabric with natural materials. Each participant will be given four raw edge linen napkins to dye with Marigold and Cochineal. Learn the process of mordanting fabric for natural dye, techniques for making different patterns and designs, and create a set of beautiful hand dyed napkins for you to take home and enjoy [tickets].
515 Leedsville Road, Amenia
JULY
July 7-11, 9:30 am-3:30 pm daily: Art Scouts: Ice Age Glacier, a kids program at the Wassaic Project. Art Scouts programs are designed for young creative explorers (rising grades 2-5). This session will see students investigating the mysteries of the mammoths. Other sessions include Dinosaur Era Volcano (July 14–18), Way Future Outer Space (July 21–25), and Wild West Desert Quicksand (August 4–8). Students will embark on creative projects including map making, paper marbling, kite crafting, clay sculpting, natural tie dyeing, and flower pressing [tickets].
37 Furnace Bank Road, Wassaic
July 7-11, 9:30 am-3:30 pm daily: Adventure Architects, a kids program at the Wassaic Project. Designed for young adventurers (rising grades 6-10), this program is instructed by educator and builder Matt Dilley. We’ll learn about common kinds of shelters through engaging discussions and interactive lessons and then construct our very own shelters using natural materials. From weaving branches to stacking stones, every moment promises excitement and discovery. Students will be invited to work solo or with a buddy as they build and spend the day in a shelter they made on a final day camp out. The group will also collaborate on a built element for the final performance [tickets].
37 Furnace Bank Road, Wassaic
July 11-12: Eastern Outdoors Wildlife Expo at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. At the Eastern Outdoors Wildlife Expo, thousands of attendees will have the opportunity to attend seminars from experts in the outdoor industry, visit with exhibitors that will have their products on display, and experience equipment demonstrations that help you take your outdoor experience to the next level [info].
6636 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck
July 14-18, 9:30 am-3:30 pm daily: Art Scouts: Dinosaur Era Volcano, a kids program at the Wassaic Project. Art Scouts programs are designed for young creative explorers (rising grades 2-5). This session will see students investigating the days of the dinosaurs. Other sessions include Ice Age Glacier (July 7–11), Way Future Outer Space (July 21–25), and Wild West Desert Quicksand (August 4–8). Students will embark on creative projects including map making, paper marbling, kite crafting, clay sculpting, natural tie dyeing, and flower pressing [tickets].
37 Furnace Bank Road, Wassaic
July 14-18, 9:30 am-3:30 pm: Quilt Camp at the Wassaic Project. Join artist Natalie Baxter for a week of sewing, quilting, and soft sculpture making. Campers (this program is designed for rising grades 6-12) will learn all aspects of quilt making; piecing with a sewing machine, hand stitching, and binding to create their own quilt to take home. Throughout the week we will learn about artists who use fabric, quilting, and soft sculpture in their practices. Together, we will come up with soft sculpture works to construct for the end-of-summer extravaganza on August 23 [tickets].
37 Furnace Bank Road, Wassaic
AUGUST
August 19-24: Dutchess County Fair at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds [info].
6636 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck
SEPTEMBER
September 4-7: Oldtone Music Festival at Cool Whisper Farm. Oldtone festival has brought the best of old time, bluegrass, hot jazz, Cajun dance music, Western swing and other traditional styles to North Hillsdale for multi-day music festivals and camping on a working family farm since 2015. Standing out amongst a sea of corporatized summer festivals, Oldtone is, by design, an intimate, rural, artist-driven festival, without the trappings of larger megafests. Artist interaction remains a high priority, with hands-on workshops, a dance tent, band and instrument contests, and even a side-stage in order to pull camper-pickers up for a few numbers, which creates a festival experience unlike any other [info]
1011 County Road 21, Hillsdale
September 7-8: Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. The Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival boasts an impressive lineup of over 300 vendors offering a delightful variety of wineries, food trucks brimming with gourmet delights, exquisite fine arts and crafts, and an inviting beer tent experience. Enjoy demonstrations from professional chefs and mixologists, listen to live music, and enjoy the last days of summer in the Hudson Valley [tickets].
6636 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck
OCTOBER
October 4-5: Handcrafted Octoberfest at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. Produced by Quail Hollow Events, Handcrafted Octoberfest offers much more than beer—though you’ll find plenty of that! It’s a celebration that has something for everyone, from exquisite handmade goods by fine artisans to the Hudson Valley’s top wine and spirits, musical performances, and festive activities [info].
6636 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck
October 18-19: New York State Sheep and Wool Festival at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. Over 300 wool & fiber arts and vendors of materials and tools associated with all things wool make up the show. Natural fiber producing livestock such as angora rabbits, llamas & alpacas, musk oxen and many different breeds of sheep and goats are showcased [info].
6636 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck
NOVEMBER
