Events

JANUARY

January 16, 5-7 pm: Opening reception for Conversant, a solo exhibition by E.E. Kono at Troutbeck. Conversant is a series of egg tempera paintings inspired by Troutbeck, a place where nature, community, and conversation have long sparked meaningful change. Drawing on the legacy of Amy and Joel Spingarn and the many thinkers who gathered on this land, the work reflects on Troutbeck’s role as a catalyst for social progress [register].
_{515 Leedsville Road, Amenia}

January 17, 10 am: Taghkanic Talks: Beavers in Taghkanic at the Taghkanic Fire Company. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the world of beavers! Hosted by the Taghkanic Climate Smart Committee, participants will learn about these remarkable animals and ways to protect them and the environment, all while preserving local roads. There will even be a special guest, ‘Bo the Beaver,’ visiting from Wild for Life, a non-profit wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organization. Guest speakers include Dan Aitchison, owner of Hudson Valley Beaver Strategies, and Alexis Brod, founder of Wild for Life [register].
_{631 Old Route 82, West Taghkanic}

January 17, 11:30 am-1:30 pm: Winter Tracking Walk (morning session) at Taghkanic Community Forest, organized by the Columbia Land Conservancy. The snow leaves amazing traces of the animals who have passed by! Join CLC to learn more about winter tracking with Dan Yacobellis of Tamakoce Wilderness Programs for a guided exploration of the Taghkanic Community Forest. The specific land we’ll be trekking is considered a “pinch point,” meaning that animals searching for undisturbed land often travel through this area. In the past, signs of bears, otters, and bobcats have been found here [register].
_{5720 State Route 9G, Hudson}

January 17, 1-4 pm: Puzzle, Board Game, and Toy Swap at the Millbrook Library. Bring your gently used puzzles, board games, and toys to the library to swap them for something new to you or just to share with your neighbors. Everyone is welcome to drop in and bring something home, whether you have a donation or not. The last hour of the swap is pickup only; please do not bring donations after 3 pm [register].
_{3 Friendly Lane, Millbrook}

January 17, 2-4 pm: Winter Tracking Walk (afternoon session) at Taghkanic Community Forest, organized by the Columbia Land Conservancy. The snow leaves amazing traces of the animals who have passed by! Join CLC to learn more about winter tracking with Dan Yacobellis of Tamakoce Wilderness Programs for a guided exploration of the Taghkanic Community Forest. The specific land we’ll be trekking is considered a “pinch point,” meaning that animals searching for undisturbed land often travel through this area. In the past, signs of bears, otters, and bobcats have been found here [register].
_{5720 State Route 9G, Hudson}

January 18, 11 am-1 pm: Floral Collaging: A Meet the Farmer Event with Foxtrot Farm & Flowers at Vitsky Bakery. Create a floral dreamscape through collage! A meet the farmer event where you can hang, craft & learn more about the Foxtrot Flower CSA Share on Farm! This event is free & open to community [info].
_{3 Main Street, Wassaic}

January 18, 12-2 pm: Sunday Studio at Bes. An all-ages craft workshop with a rotating menu of playful projects to massage your brain! Zero experience required. This week’s crafts: wax-painted tapers, mask-making, and beaded keychains and bag charms [tickets].
_{50 Main Street, Millerton}

January 20, 6-8 pm: Night School Reading Series at Rough Draft Bar & Books. The first installment of the Night School Reading Series for 2026 features David Fishkind (Don’t Step Into My Office), Kristopher Jansma (Our Narrow Hiding Places), Ava Robinson (Definitely Better Now), and Emma Tourtelot (No One You Know) [info].
_{82 John Street, Kingston}

January 20, 7 pm: Great Art on Screen: Painting The Soul of the 20th Century: Pellizza Da Volpedo at the Moviehouse. This docu-film tells the story of the tormented life of divisionist painter Giuseppe Pellizza (1868-1907), famous for his work The Fourth Estate—shown to the public for the first time at the 1902 Turin Quadriennale and housed today at the Galleria d’Arte Moderna (Modern Art Gallery) in Milan—as well as for his ability to study the soul and human society. [tickets].
_{48 Main Street, Millerton}

January 21, 11 am-5 pm: We Are In Hell When We Hurt Each Other opens at the Hessel Museum of Art. Jacolby Satterwhite (b. 1986, South Carolina) is a visionary artist known for building complex and wholly unique animated worlds from scratch. For this monumental work—made for both multi-channel installation and virtual reality—the artist has said that he wanted to create “a cultural survey of our present time” [info].
_{33 Garden Road, Annandale-on-Hudson}

January 21, 11 am-5 pm: When Attitudes Take Form opens at the Hessel Museum of Art. Originally presented at the Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo in celebration of the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, When Attitudes Take Form presents thirteen artists from the Martin and Rebecca Eisenberg Collection, donated to the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College [info].
_{33 Garden Road, Annandale-on-Hudson}

January 22, 1 pm: Owls of the Hudson Valley, a virtual lecture presented by Innisfree Garden. With more than 400 acres of varied habitat, Innisfree provides refuge for an impressive diversity of wildlife, including as many as four or five species of owls that may visit, hunt, roost, or nest on the property throughout the year. Join local scientist, natural historian, and writer-photographer Loren Merrill for a fascinating exploration of the owls that call the Hudson Valley home—both the seasonal visitors from the North and our year-round residents [tickets].
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January 22, 6 pm: The Problem with Plastic, an author talk by Judith Enck at Oblong Books (Rhinebeck location). Judith Enck will share her powerful investigation into plastic’s impact on human health and the environment, and how we can fight back. More than a critique, The Problem with Plastic emphasizes the urgent need for action against plastic’s toxic legacy [register].
_{6422 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck}

January 22, 6 pm: Film Club: The Nice Guys at the Millbrook Library. A mismatched pair of private eyes (Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling) investigate a missing girl and the mysterious death of an adult film star (Rated R) [register].
_{3 Friendly Lane, Millbrook}

January 23, 12:30 pm: Guest Lecture: Wildlife Rehab at the Clinton Community Library. Have a love of animals? Interested in our local wildlife and how to identify an initiate the proper rehab experience? During this 1-hour presentation, licensed wildlife rehab specialist, Cheyenne Bonk will discuss rehabilitation resources, highlight what to look out for when encountering injured animals, and how to identify who to contact for proper assistance [register].
_{1215 Centre Road, Rhinebeck}

January 23, 5 pm: Opening reception for Mother’s Favorite Spatula, an exhibition by Angela Basile at Starr Library [info].
_{68 West Market Street, Rhinebeck}

January 24, 10 am-1 pm: Repair Cafe at the Red Hook Community Center. Repair Cafes are free meetings where visitors can bring in their broken items from home to be repaired cost-free. Together with volunteer fixers, visitors can have their items fixed and learn how to make repairs. Bring items in need of repair: lamps, clocks, vacuums, chairs, small appliances, digital devices, clothing, toys, tools, and more [info]
_{59 Fisk Street, Red Hook}

January 24, 10 am-4 pm: Intro to the Sampler Quilt with Arrow Maker Quilts at Churchtown Dairy. All sewing levels are welcome in this full day workshop where we will focus on building four beautiful quilt block styles: Missouri Star, Monkey Wrench, Old Maid’s Puzzle and Flying Geese. You might choose to experiment with all four or focus your day on one or two styles. Make your quilt modern with bright solids or perhaps mimic a vintage look with small prints. Either way you will gain lots of experience cutting, and piecing to set you up for success in future projects [tickets].
_{357 County Road 12, Hudson}

January 24, 10:30 am-12 pm: Weird Science with Professor Sparks at the FASNY Museum of Firefighting. Come spend the morning exploring the science of fire! Professor Sparks and her robot canine companion, Spot 2000, will present an interactive program that is full of surprises! After the program, do your own science experiment with Professor Sparks (supplies included with the program) and take home your supplies to do the experiment again at home [info].
_{117 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson}

January 24, 1 pm: Great Art on Screen: Painting The Soul of the 20th Century: Pellizza Da Volpedo at the Moviehouse. This docu-film tells the story of the tormented life of divisionist painter Giuseppe Pellizza (1868-1907), famous for his work The Fourth Estate—shown to the public for the first time at the 1902 Turin Quadriennale and housed today at the Galleria d’Arte Moderna (Modern Art Gallery) in Milan—as well as for his ability to study the soul and human society. [tickets].
_{48 Main Street, Millerton}

January 24, 2-3:30 pm: Child Creativity and the Visual Arts: From Secessionist Vienna to Postwar America, an author talk by Megan Brandow-Faller at the Millbrook Library. Join art historian Megan Brandow-Faller for an introduction to her newly published book, which examines the intellectual and cultural roots of notions around children’s creativity born in Secessionist Vienna through the lens of three innovative educators: Franz Cižek, often called the “patriarch” of progressive art education; Emmy Zweybrück, who ran a successful craft school for girls; and Viktor Lowenfeld, a Cižek pupil widely considered the most influential figure in twentieth-century American art education [register].
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January 24, 2-3 pm: Author Talk and Book Signing with Michel Arnaud and Jane Creech at the Germantown Library. Today, the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains are home not only to once-harried Brooklynites adapting to small-town living or West Coasters living a Hollywood version of American country life but also to locals who grew up in the region and are committed to new ventures. Each demographic and generation—from Baby Boomers to Millennials and Gen Xers—brings its own perspective, redefining old ideas and creating exciting new spaces, lifestyles, and destinations. Upstate Now offers an immersive snapshot of the people living in and their impact on this historic and enchantingly beautiful region [register].
_{31 Palatine Park Road, Germantown}

January 24, 12-4 pm: Learn to Weave a Cracker/Bread Basket at Madi’s Way at Ruby Hill Farm. This basket is a woven rectangular basket approximately 4″ tall. Students can choose from a variety of colored reeds to create their own design. All baskets are finished with a spray sealing stain in either oak or walnut [tickets]
_{2325 Salt Point Turnpike, Clinton Corners}

January 24, 6 pm: In the Japanese Ballpark, an author talk by Robert K. Fitts at Oblong Books (Rhinebeck location). Baseball is the national pastime of both the United States and Japan, but the two countries approach and play the game differently both on the field and away from it. To shed light on these differences and help fans gain a greater appreciation for Nippon Professional Baseball, Robert K. Fitts turns to the true experts, the people who play, oversee, promote, and watch the game, to find out what makes Japanese baseball special [register].
_{6422 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck}

January 25, 12-2 pm: Sunday Studio at Bes. An all-ages craft workshop with a rotating menu of playful projects to massage your brain! Zero experience required. This week’s crafts: mini wood-and-wire mobiles, festive felt garlands, hand-carved rubber stamps [tickets].
_{50 Main Street, Millerton}

January 25, 12-8 pm: Wassail Celebration at Rose Hill Farm. Borrowing from the English tradition, Rose Hill’s Wassail is a community ceremony to thank the land for all it gives us and bless the trees for a bountiful spring harvest [register].
_{19 Rose Hill Farm, Red Hook}

January 25, 6-7:30 pm: Floral Collaging: A Meet the Farmer Event with Foxtrot Farm & Flowers at Camp Kingston. Create a floral dreamscape through collage! A meet the farmer event where you can hang, craft & learn more about the Foxtrot Flower CSA Share on Farm! This event is free & open to community [info].
_{36 Saint James Street, Kingston}

January 27, 6:30 pm: No One You Know, an author talk by Emma Tourtelot at Morton Memorial Library. Tourtelot will discuss their novel in conversation with Sari Botton. Emma Tourtelot’s poignant and thought-provoking debut novel explores the fraught bond between mothers and teen daughters, the ripple effects of a tragic event in a small town, and the search for meaning after loss [tickets].
_{82 Kelly Street, Rhinecliff}

January 30, 3 pm: Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Birthday at the FDR Presidential Library & Museum. The National Park Service will hold a Rose Garden Ceremony to commemorate Franklin Roosevelt’s Birthday. Following the ceremony, the FDR Presidential Library will invite attendees to return to the Wallace Center for birthday cake and refreshments. This is a free public event [info].
_{4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park}

January 30 and 31, 7:30 pm: Undergraduate Opera Workshop at the Fisher Center. The popular Bard Opera Workshop returns again this year with student singers performing a selection of scenes from the operatic canon. The performance is directed by Jay Lesenger and accompanied by an orchestra of Bard students [tickets].
_{60 Manor Avenue, Annandale-On-Hudson}

January 30, 8:30 pm: The No Ring Circus at Hudson Brewing Company. For the fifth year running, The No Ring Circus takes over Hudson Brewing Company for yet another night of sin, salvation, filth, and firewater! Founding members Eli Rose and Violenza bring together a cast of legendary sideshow, drag, circus, and burlesque performers for one night only [tickets].
_{99 South 3rd Street, Hudson}

January 31, 10 am-2 pm: Catskill Repair Cafe at the Catskill Fire Department. Repair Cafes are free meetings where visitors can bring in their broken items from home to be repaired cost-free. Together with volunteer fixers, visitors can have their items fixed and learn how to make repairs. Bring items in need of repair: lamps, clocks, vacuums, chairs, small appliances, digital devices, clothing, toys, tools, and more [info].
_{1 Central Avenue, Catskill}

January 31, 2 pm: Those Who Served: The Enslaved and Paid Servants of Clermont at Clermont. Over the course of three centuries, hundreds of people worked at Clermont to keep the Livingston family comfortable. For nearly 100 years, the mansion was run by a mostly enslaved staff. By the 1830s, this staff was completely replaced by paid labor. Though many of their stories were lost, recent research has revealed new details about those who worked for the Livingston family [tickets].
_{1 Clermont Avenue, Germantown}

January 31, 2-3 pm: Family Craft Program: Victorian Skating Party Dioramas at the Staatsburgh State Historic Site. Mills Cove, on the Hudson River at Staatsburgh, was a popular spot for Mrs. Mills and her family, staff, and the residents of the hamlet, to enjoy ice skating. Using historical images from Mills Cove and paintings of skaters, children will make a diorama that recreates a turn-of-the century ice-skating party, complete with movable figures who seem to skate across the ice and hot chocolate for participants [tickets].
_{75 Mills Mansion Drive, Staatsburg}

January 31, 6 pm: Don’t Step Into My Office, an author talk by David Fishkind at Oblong Books (Rhinebeck location). A gripping debut novel of literary suspense and an astute portrait of the hidden violence of wealth [register].
_{6422 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck}

January 31, 8 pm: Dumb and Dumber (VHS Pasta Night™) at Story Screen Cinema. VHS Pasta Night™ is Story Screen’s celebration of VHS-era cinema! Each event showcases multiple fun creative vendors within the VHS & film community. Pasta specials and vendors starting at 6 pm, screening starts at 8 pm [tickets].
_{160 Fairview Avenue, Suite 78, Hudson}

January 31, 9 pm: Late Night Classics: Robocop (1987) at the Moviehouse. In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force. To test their crime-eradicating cyborgs, the company leads street cop Alex Murphy (Peter Weller) into an armed confrontation with crime lord Boddicker (Kurtwood Smith) so they can use his body to support their untested RoboCop prototype. But when RoboCop learns of the company’s nefarious plans, he turns on his masters [tickets].
_{48 Main Street, Millerton}

FEBRUARY

February 1, 10 am-5 pm: Last day of the exhibition Chronostasia: Select Acquisitions 2020–2025 at the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center. Chronostasis is a perceptual illusion in which time appears to slow after shifting one’s attention. Comprising over sixty additions to the Loeb’s collection from 2020 through 2025, this exhibition approaches temporality through return, inheritance, motion, and seriality [info].
_{124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie}

February 1, 10 am-5 pm: Bunmei Kaika: Political Landscape in Early Modern and Modern Japan opens at the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center. This exhibition explores the impact of the political climate during the late Edo period and Meiji era on political thought and dissemination of prints in Japan. Artists traced the shifts in Japan’s culture and its physical landscape throughout a tumultuous time that saw the country opened through American “gunboat diplomacy” followed by rapid Westernization [info].
_{124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie}

February 1, 11 am-1 pm: Paperwhite Tabletop Garden Display Workshop with Stark Blooms at Rose Hill Farm. Learn how to create a remarkable tabletop indoor blooming winter garden with paperwhites
[tickets].
_{19 Rose Hill Farm, Red Hook}

February 1, 1-3 pm: Printmaking with Cottage Courses at Troutbeck. In this workshop, participants will design and carve a stamp to create their own pattern to print on paper. This is an introduction to printmaking tools and methods [tickets].
_{515 Leedsville Road, Amenia}

February 1, 2 pm: Undergraduate Opera Workshop at the Fisher Center. The popular Bard Opera Workshop returns again this year with student singers performing a selection of scenes from the operatic canon. The performance is directed by Jay Lesenger and accompanied by an orchestra of Bard students [tickets].
_{60 Manor Avenue, Annandale-On-Hudson}

February 4, 6-7:30 pm: Conserving Pollinators in Your Local Landscape, a virtual lecture by Kelly Gill organized by the Dutchess Land Conservancy. Join Kelly Gill, Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist with the Xerces Society, for a step-by-step guide to planting for bees, butterflies, and biodiversity. The value of conserving and protecting biodiversity is not limited to large acreages like nature preserves. As our landscapes continue to be altered by human land use, development, climate change, and many other factors, we are losing habitats that support the diverse plant and animal communities that are vital for maintaining natural resources that wildlife and humans mutually benefit from and need to survive [register].
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February 5, 1 pm: Essential Skills for Sustainable Landscape Care, Session 1: Site Analysis & Plant Selection, a virtual lecture presented by Innisfree Garden. Successful landscapes start with understanding the place you’re gardening in. In this opening session, Brad Roeller explores how site conditions—soil, light, moisture, climate, and microclimates—shape plant success. Participants will learn how to assess their landscape, interpret soil and site characteristics, and select plants that are well matched to their conditions, reducing stress, maintenance, and long-term problems [tickets].
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February 7, 10 am-1 pm: Monthly Handwork Club at Churchtown Dairy. Susan Chiappini of Arrow Maker Quilts leads a monthly handwork get-together on the first Saturday of every month from 10am-12pm at the farm. Together, we’ll work on sewing projects and troubleshoot new techniques. A Churchtown cheese board will be served for attendees to enjoy as they work. Participants need to bring their own handwork projects with all necessary tools and materials [register].
_{357 County Road 12, Hudson}

February 7, 11 am-2 pm: Sewing for Anyone: Make Your Own Tote at the Millbrook Library. This workshop is perfect for absolute beginners and returning stitchers who want to refresh their basic sewing skills. Learn how to operate a sewing machine, cut and prepare fabric pieces using a simple pattern, sew sturdy seams, and assemble your tote with clean, professional techniques. Fabric and thread will be provided. If you have your own sewing machine, please bring it along! Open to participants ages 12 and up [register].
_{3 Friendly Lane, Millbrook}

February 7, 1-3 pm: Winter Seed Sowing of Native Plants Workshop at the Beatrix Farrand Garden. Learn about the importance of native plants, how to harvest their seeds, and see a demonstration of the winter sowing process with instructor Janice Novet. This simple, low-cost, eco-friendly method for starting seeds makes it easy to cultivate thriving native gardens right at home. Each participant will create a mini greenhouse of native plants to take home. All materials are provided [register].
_{4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park}

February 7, 7:30 pm: Stand-Up Comedy at the Stissing Center. Headliner Ophira Eisenberg (NPR, The Moth, and Comedy Central) brings her sharp, fast, relatable wit, joined by Jenny Rubin, Shawn Hollenbach, and Will Purpura [tickets].
_{2950 Church Street, Pine Plains}

February 7, 7 pm: Stravinsky, Cage, and C.P.E. Bach at the Fisher Center. Leon Botstein leads TŌN in a concert of music spanning over 200 years, with four 20th-century works presented alongside a brief symphony from 1776 [tickets].
_{60 Manor Avenue, Annandale-On-Hudson}

February 8, 2 pm: Stravinsky, Cage, and C.P.E. Bach at the Fisher Center. Leon Botstein leads TŌN in a concert of music spanning over 200 years, with four 20th-century works presented alongside a brief symphony from 1776 [tickets].
_{60 Manor Avenue, Annandale-On-Hudson}

February 11, 6 pm: Stanford Supper Club at the Stanford Free Library. Explore new foods and share a meal with friends.  Bring a potluck dish based on the theme to share. Recipe sharing and families welcome. Beverages, paper plates and bowls, plasticware, name tags and food signage will be provided. Registration not required [info].
_{6035 Route 82, Stanfordville}

February 11, 6-9:30 pm: Boondocks Film Society presents Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind at Rose Hill Farm. Enjoy a screening of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind—and soundtrack-inspired tunes by Kendra McKinley, film-inspired food specials by Sira Ulō, movie-themed cocktails, and an artist-designed commemorative poster [tickets].
_{19 Rose Hill Farm, Red Hook}

February 12, 1 pm: Essential Skills for Sustainable Landscape Care, Session 2: Planting and Maintaining Trees and Shrubs, a virtual lecture presented by Innisfree Garden. Trees and shrubs form the structural backbone of the landscape, and early planting decisions have lasting consequences. Brad Roeller shares best practices for planting, establishing, and caring for woody plants, with a focus on soil conditions, proper planting techniques, watering, mulching, and early maintenance. This session emphasizes how to set trees and shrubs up for long-term health and resilience [tickets].
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February 13, 4-6 pm: Victorian Letter Design at the Frederic Church Center at Olana State Historic Site. As early as the 1700s, friends and lovers would make inventive  letters like puzzle purses and exchange them as valentines. Gather in Olana’s Wagon House Education Center to learn more about 19th Century inspired lettermaking and bring a spark of creativity to your valentines [register].
_{5720 State Route 9G, Hudson}

February 13, 7:30 pm: Natalia Zukerman at the Stissing Center. Natalia Zukerman’s concerts weave together the many threads of her creative life—musician, storyteller, painter, journalist, educator. A queer Jewish artist with eight albums to her name, she brings a rare blend of vulnerability, virtuosity and quiet wit to the stage [tickets].
_{2950 Church Street, Pine Plains}

February 14, 1-3 pm: Indoor Recess: Mixed Media Valentines with Cottage Courses at Troutbeck. Using layered papers, textures, and found imagery, craft heartfelt, one-of-a-kind cards for the people you love. [tickets].
_{515 Leedsville Road, Amenia}

February 14, 3 pm: The Sound of Spring: A Chinese New Year concert with The Orchestra Now at the Fisher Center. Celebrate two holidays in one! On Valentine’s Day, bring your loved ones and welcome the Year of the Horse at the 7th annual The Sound of Spring Chinese New Year concert. The Orchestra Now and conductor Jindong Cai perform a program in praise of love and horses—filling Sosnoff Theater with joyful Chinese and Western symphonic music for the whole family. Be sure to come early (at 2 pm) for the ever-popular Chinese instrument demonstration, with tea and snacks, courtesy of the US-China Music Institute [tickets].
_{60 Manor Avenue, Annandale-On-Hudson}

February 15, 11 am-1 pm: Floral Collaging: A Meet the Farmer Event at Foxtrot Farm & Flowers. Create a floral dreamscape through collage! A meet the farmer event where you can hang, craft & learn more about the Foxtrot Flower CSA Share on Farm! This event is free & open to community [info].
_{6854 Route 82, Stanfordville}

February 19, 1 pm: Random Thursday: Corkboard Collages at the Clinton Community Library. Random Thursday is a monthly programming series, held on the third Thursday of each month. Program offerings range from in-person to take-home, and include activities such as crafts, games, wellness and more. For this month’s Random Thursday, participants will be making corkboard collages [register].
_{1215 Centre Road, Rhinebeck}

February 19, 1 pm: Essential Skills for Sustainable Landscape Care, Session 3: Creating and Maintaining a Perennial Garden, a virtual lecture presented by Innisfree Garden. A thriving perennial garden balances beauty, ecology, and manageability. In this session, Brad Roeller covers practical strategies for designing layered, diverse perennial plantings that provide season-long interest while minimizing maintenance. Topics include plant selection, bed preparation, weed suppression, companion planting, soil improvement, and long-term care to keep perennial gardens healthy and vibrant over time [tickets].
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February 19, 6:30 pm: Community Conversations: Community forests and conservation, an online presentation organized by the Columbia Land Conservancy. Community Conversations is an opportunity to join local experts and community members virtually. This program series addresses important issues, from affordable farmland to building a community forest, and explores how they connect to conservation. Betsy Albert and Tim Kennelty, chair and member of the Taghkanic Community Forest Committee, will be joined by Patrick Knapp, Director of Public Lands at CLC, to discuss the founding of the Taghkanic Community Forest [register].
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February 19, 7 pm: The Revolution’s Longest March: Burgoyne’s Convention Army in Dutchess County, a presentation by the Millbrook Historical Society at the Millbrook Library. In 1778, following the Battle of Saratoga, British General John Burgoyne’s defeated army marched through Dutchess County—and what is today Millbrook—on their way to Virginia. Scholar Tim Abbott will present his findings on the army and their route through Dutchess County [register].
_{3 Friendly Lane, Millbrook}

February 20, 7:30 pm: Duo Al Rouh at the Stissing Center. Palestinian multi-instrumentalist Zafer Tawil, performs alongside friend, collaborator, and oud player Rabbi Zachi Asher—a set of sorrow songs, traditional and new, that give voice to the brokenness and yearnings of our days [tickets].
_{2950 Church Street, Pine Plains}

February 21, 2 pm: Those Who Served: The Enslaved and Paid Servants of Clermont at Clermont. Over the course of three centuries, hundreds of people worked at Clermont to keep the Livingston family comfortable. For nearly 100 years, the mansion was run by a mostly enslaved staff. By the 1830s, this staff was completely replaced by paid labor. Though many of their stories were lost, recent research has revealed new details about those who worked for the Livingston family [tickets].
_{1 Clermont Avenue, Germantown}

February 21, 7:30 pm: Deadgrass at the Stissing Center. Matt Turk and C Lanzbom joined forces to form Deadgrass, a string band jamgrass adventure through Jerry Garcia’s musical world. Bassist Dave Richards, banjo player Kris Bauman and fiddler Kensuke Shoji complete this fine group of seasoned pros exploring the life works of Jerry Garcia on the instruments that first inspired him. Deadgrass celebrates and interprets the music of Jerry Garcia, drawing from Old & in the Way, JGB, Jerry’s Jug Band days and Grateful Dead [tickets].
_{2950 Church Street, Pine Plains}

February 24, 7 pm: Trivia Night at the Moviehouse. Play solo or get a team together of up to 4 people. Come early & snag your spot. Space will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis [info].
_{48 Main Street, Millerton}

February 25, 1 pm: Essential Skills for Sustainable Landscape Care, Session 4: Pruning, a virtual lecture presented by Innisfree Garden. Pruning is both an art and a science—and timing and technique matter. Brad Roeller demystifies pruning by explaining when, why, and how to prune different types of plants, including shrubs, trees, evergreens, and vines. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of pruning principles that support strong structure, healthy growth, and better flowering, while avoiding common mistakes [tickets].
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February 27, 7:30 pm: The Maker and The Muse at the Stissing Center. The Maker and the Muse is a new original two act musical following young disillusioned artists: Schuyler (the writer) and Oliver (the actor) as they search for some authenticity in modern day New York City. Schuyler and Oliver are strangers but after a chance encounter in a chain café, they are catapulted into a surreal, musical reimagining of 1960s New York where they step into the lives of Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe [tickets].
_{2950 Church Street, Pine Plains}

February 28, 9 am: Winter Bird Walk with Barbara Mansell at the Clinton Community Library. Join Barbara Mansell for a bird walk in the Clinton Nature Trail located next to the Clinton Town Complex. She will describe how to use Merlin as an aid to identify birds and eBird to submit her observations. We will be looking for Eastern Bluebirds, Finches, Hawks, Woodpeckers, and Sparrows that stay during the winter months [register].
_{1215 Centre Road, Rhinebeck}

February 28, 10:30 am-12 pm: Scallywag Scavenger Hunt at the FASNY Museum of Firefighting. The Museum has been invaded by pirates! Venture through the Museum to complete a pirate scavenger hunt and meet colorful pirate characters who will teach you fire safety! As your adventure progresses through the Museum, you will have the opportunity to win pirate booty from Captain Penny and her marauders: Calico Jack, Mad Maggie Morgan, and their notorious pirate dog, First Mate Molly [info].
_{117 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson}

Febuary 28, 2-4 pm: Painting on Tea Bags with Ruby Silvious at the Germantown Library. Ruby Silvious is internationally recognized for her innovative approach to art, which uses everyday materials as her canvas. She gained recognition for her 363 Days of Tea project, where she transformed emptied-out tea bags into miniature works of art for 363 consecutive days. Create miniature paintings on empty used tea bags, using watercolor and gouache. All supplies included! Plus, enjoy light refreshments, including Harney & Sons teas [tickets].
_{31 Palatine Park Road, Germantown}

February 28, 7:30 pm: Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid with the New York Theater Organ Society at the Stissing Center. “The New York Theatre Organ Society” returns to Pine Plains with the next installment of Silents at Stissing, a growing series dedicated to bringing classic silent cinema to life through the power of live theatre-organ accompaniment. This February, we are proud to present Charlie Chaplin’s groundbreaking feature The Kid, a film that continues to resonate with audiences more than a century after its release [tickets].
_{2950 Church Street, Pine Plains}

MARCH

March 5, 1 pm: Essential Skills for Sustainable Landscape Care, Session 5: Integrated Pest Management and Plant Health Care, a virtual lecture presented by Innisfree Garden. Healthy plants are the best defense against pests and disease. This session introduces Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Plant Health Care (PHC) as practical, environmentally responsible approaches to landscape care. Brad Roeller explains how observation, prevention, soil health, and targeted interventions can reduce pest pressure, limit pesticide use, and support resilient, self-sustaining landscapes [tickets].
_{ONLINE ONLY}

March 6, 7 pm: Amelia Goes to the Ball & Gianni Schicchi at the Fisher Center. Get a double dose of operatic comedy as Menotti’s Amelia Goes to the Ball and Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi come to life in full production with the Bard College Vocal Arts Program in the Fisher Center’s Sosnoff Theater. These witty tales of love, greed, and disguise promise a program full of charm and laughter [tickets].
_{60 Manor Avenue, Annandale-On-Hudson}

March 6, 7:30 pm: Galen Pittman Jazz Quartet at the Stissing Center. The Galen Pittman Quartet is comprised of Alto Saxophonist Adam Siegel, Bassist Jason Emmond, Drummer Matt Niedbalski and Pianist Galen Pittman. Performing original interpretations of classic Jazz standards and original melody lines as well as compositions by contemporary and classic composers [tickets].
_{2950 Church Street, Pine Plains}

March 6-8: 2026 Senior Project Festival at the Fisher Center. A weekend of performances created by the graduating seniors of Bard’s Theater & Performance Program. Tickets are free but reservations are required [tickets].
_{60 Manor Avenue, Annandale-On-Hudson}

March 7, 10 am-1 pm: Monthly Handwork Club at Churchtown Dairy. Susan Chiappini of Arrow Maker Quilts leads a monthly handwork get-together on the first Saturday of every month from 10am-12pm at the farm. Together, we’ll work on sewing projects and troubleshoot new techniques. A Churchtown cheese board will be served for attendees to enjoy as they work. Participants need to bring their own handwork projects with all necessary tools and materials [register].
_{357 County Road 12, Hudson}

March 8, 2 pm: Amelia Goes to the Ball & Gianni Schicchi at the Fisher Center. Get a double dose of operatic comedy as Menotti’s Amelia Goes to the Ball and Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi come to life in full production with the Bard College Vocal Arts Program in the Fisher Center’s Sosnoff Theater. These witty tales of love, greed, and disguise promise a program full of charm and laughter [tickets].
_{60 Manor Avenue, Annandale-On-Hudson}

March 12, 1 pm: Essential Skills for Sustainable Landscape Care, Session 6: Environmental Stewardship in Landscaping Choices, a virtual lecture presented by Innisfree Garden. Gardening choices extend beyond the garden gate. In this concluding session, Brad Roeller steps back to explore how landscapes can be designed and managed as functioning ecosystems. Participants will learn how sustainable, naturalistic approaches—such as reducing inputs, improving soil health, supporting biodiversity, and managing stormwater—can create landscapes that are healthier, more resilient, and better connected to their surrounding environment [tickets].
_{ONLINE ONLY}

March 15, 1-3 pm: Pastel Drawing 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 [tickets].
_{515 Leedsville Road, Amenia}

March 19, 7 pm: The Story of Millbrook Library, a presentation by the Millbrook Historical Society at the Millbrook Library. Sam Falk, the President of the Friends of the Millbrook Library, will discuss the origins and evolution of one of Millbrook’s cultural treasures [register].
_{3 Friendly Lane, Millbrook}

March 21, 10 am-2 pm: Repair Cafe at Pleasant Valley Town Hall. Repair Cafes are free meetings where visitors can bring in their broken items from home to be repaired cost-free. Together with volunteer fixers, visitors can have their items fixed and learn how to make repairs. Bring items in need of repair: lamps, clocks, vacuums, chairs, small appliances, digital devices, clothing, toys, tools, and more [info].
_{1554 Main Street, Pleasant Valley}

March 21, 2 pm: Author Talk and Book Signing with Mary Mistler at the Germantown Library. Back by popular demand, Mary’s book tells the story of the women who lived on and ran the estates that line the eastern shore of the Hudson—many of whom were Livingstons. Women such as Alida Schuyler Livingston of the Manor, Margaret Beekman Livingston of Clermont, Janet Livingston Montgomery of Montgomery Place, Margaret Armstrong Astor of Rokeby, Ruth Livingston Mills of Staatsburgh, Mary Livingston Ludlow Hall and Eleanor Roosevelt of Oak Terrace, and Daisy Suckley of Wilderstein. They were all connected deeply to their family lands and had a lasting impact on the history, society, and even the geography of the Hudson Valley [register].
_{31 Palatine Park Road, Germantown}

March 26, 1 pm: Bats of the Hudson Valley, a virtual lecture presented by Innisfree Garden. While bats are rarely seen at Innisfree by visitors, as the garden is not often open in the evening, Innisfree’s diverse habitat could support as many as nine species of bats native to New York State. These fascinating nocturnal animals play an important role in healthy ecosystems, and Innisfree is glad to provide them with a safe place to live. Join Hudsonia biologist and educator Amanda Bevan Zientek for a virtual lecture that sheds light on these often-misunderstood creatures [tickets].
_{ONLINE ONLY}

March 31, 7 pm: Trivia Night at the Moviehouse. Play solo or get a team together of up to 4 people. Come early & snag your spot. Space will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis [info].
_{48 Main Street, Millerton}

APRIL

April 2, 1 pm: A Spring Bird Migration Preview with Loren Merrill, a virtual lecture presented by Innisfree Garden. Each spring, millions of birds embark on extraordinary journeys northward, navigating vast distances with remarkable precision and endurance. As they do, Innisfree and the surrounding landscape come alive with sound and movement, much to the delight of our human visitors. Join avian ecologist, natural historian, and writer-photographer Loren Merrill for a lively virtual talk exploring the wonders of avian migration—one of nature’s most awe-inspiring phenomena [tickets].
_{ONLINE ONLY}

April 4, 10 am-1 pm: Monthly Handwork Club at Churchtown Dairy. Susan Chiappini of Arrow Maker Quilts leads a monthly handwork get-together on the first Saturday of every month from 10am-12pm at the farm. Together, we’ll work on sewing projects and troubleshoot new techniques. A Churchtown cheese board will be served for attendees to enjoy as they work. Participants need to bring their own handwork projects with all necessary tools and materials [register].
_{357 County Road 12, Hudson}

April 4, 10 am-2 pm: Repair Cafe at the Stanford Free Library. Repair Cafes are free meetings where visitors can bring in their broken items from home to be repaired cost-free. Together with volunteer fixers, visitors can have their items fixed and learn how to make repairs. Bring items in need of repair: lamps, clocks, vacuums, chairs, small appliances, digital devices, clothing, toys, tools, and more [info].
_{6035 Route 82, Stanfordville}

April 11, 8 pm: A Graduate Conducting Degree Recital at the Fisher Center. The Degree Recital is the culminating project of the Graduate Conducting Program. Given during the second year of study, students have the opportunity to conduct the repertoire of their choice in this concert [tickets].
_{60 Manor Avenue, Annandale-On-Hudson}

April 12, 1-4 pm: Applique with Cottage Courses at Troutbeck. In this three-hour appliqué workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of appliqué through hands-on demonstration and guided practice. The class will cover basic techniques for layering fabric, securing shapes, and finishing edges, with room for experimentation and personal expression. Open to all skill levels, this workshop offers a relaxed, creative environment to explore texture, color, and pattern while creating a small finished piece to take home [tickets].
_{515 Leedsville Road, Amenia}

April 17-19: The Antipodes at the Fisher Center. The Bard Theater & Performance Program presents The Antipodes, written by Annie Baker and directed by Jonathan Rosenberg [tickets].
_{60 Manor Avenue, Annandale-On-Hudson}

April 18 and 19, 10 am-5 pm each day: Members-Only Daffodil Viewing Weekend at Innisfree Garden. Each spring, tens of thousands of heirloom daffodils burst into bloom across the garden, creating sweeping golden views that honor Marion Beck, the original owner of Innisfree, for whom they were planted before her death in 1959. Be the first to step into the garden this year and enjoy one of Innisfree’s most beautiful spring moments—reserved just for garden members [tickets].
_{362 Tyrrel Road, Millbrook}

April 18, 7 pm: Tan Dun Conducts at the Fisher Center. Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer and conductor Tan Dun makes his fourth appearance with TŌN [tickets].
_{60 Manor Avenue, Annandale-On-Hudson}

April 19, 3 pm: Artist Talk by E.E. Kono at Troutbeck. Troutbeck and the Wassaic Project present a talk with E.E. Kono about her solo show at Troutbeck, Conversant. Conversant is a series of egg tempera paintings inspired by Troutbeck, a place where nature, community, and conversation have long sparked meaningful change. Drawing on the legacy of Amy and Joel Spingarn and the many thinkers who gathered on this land, the work reflects on Troutbeck’s role as a catalyst for social progress [register].
_{515 Leedsville Road, Amenia}

April 25 and 26, 10 am-5 pm each day: Open Daffodil Viewing Weekend at Innisfree Garden. Each spring, Innisfree bursts into color as thousands of heirloom daffodils bloom across the landscape. Planted in honor of Marion Beck, the original owner of Innisfree, before her death in 1959, these blooms create a breathtaking display—a true celebration of the season [tickets].
_{362 Tyrrel Road, Millbrook}

April 25, 7 pm: Bard Conservatory Orchestra conducted by Leon Botstein at the Fisher Center. Maestro Botstein will lead the Conservatory Orchestra in a program that includes Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, “Titan” [tickets].
_{60 Manor Avenue, Annandale-On-Hudson}

April 26, 10:30 am-12:30 pm: Looking at Nature: An Early Spring Naturalist Walk with Loren Merrill at Innisfree Garden. Experience Innisfree in early spring on a guided naturalist walk with Loren Merrill, a local scientist, natural historian, and writer-photographer. As you explore Innisfree’s woods, meadows, and shores, Loren will highlight the subtle signs of seasonal renewal—emerging plants, bird activity, and other indicators of the dynamic natural systems that shape the garden [tickets].
_{362 Tyrrel Road, Millbrook}

April 30-May 2: 2026 Faculty Dance Concert at the Fisher Center. A dynamic program of choreography by the distinguished faculty of the Bard College Dance Program, performed by students in the program and guests of the faculty [tickets].
_{60 Manor Avenue, Annandale-On-Hudson}

MAY

May 1-3: Rhinebeck Antique Car Show & Swap Meet at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. Friday is Swap Meet only. Saturday’s Rod and Custom Dust Off is 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 at Rhinebeck has been a favorite among car collectors from all over the Northeast for years [info].
_{6636 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck}

May 2, 10 am-1 pm: Monthly Handwork Club at Churchtown Dairy. Susan Chiappini of Arrow Maker Quilts leads a monthly handwork get-together on the first Saturday of every month from 10am-12pm at the farm. Together, we’ll work on sewing projects and troubleshoot new techniques. A Churchtown cheese board will be served for attendees to enjoy as they work. Participants need to bring their own handwork projects with all necessary tools and materials [register].
_{357 County Road 12, Hudson}

May 2 and 3, 10 am-5 pm each day: Open Daffodil Viewing Weekend at Innisfree Garden. Each spring, Innisfree bursts into color as thousands of heirloom daffodils bloom across the landscape. Planted in honor of Marion Beck, the original owner of Innisfree, before her death in 1959, these blooms create a breathtaking display—a true celebration of the season [tickets].
_{362 Tyrrel Road, Millbrook}

May 7-9: 2026 Spring Senior Dance Concert 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. Tickets are free but reservations are required [tickets].
_{60 Manor Avenue, Annandale-On-Hudson}

May 9, 4:30-10 am: Morning Light: Sunrise at Innisfree at Innisfree Garden. Innisfree will open its gates an hour before sunrise to offer visitors a rare and unforgettable experience: watching the first light of day unfold across Tyrrel Lake. As dawn transforms mist, water, and stone into a shifting canvas of color, guests can wander the landscape in quiet contemplation or capture the moment through their lenses [tickets].
_{362 Tyrrel Road, Millbrook}

May 9, 1-2:30 pm: Indoor Recess: Embroidered Socks with Cottage Courses at Troutbeck. Participants will learn selected stitches to embellish a new pair of socks. Fabric and templates will be provided as well as all necessary tools and materials to complete your project. Beginners welcome [tickets].
_{515 Leedsville Road, Amenia}

May 9, 7 pm: Strauss’s “Alpine Symphony” at the Fisher Center. After a string of successful tone poems, An Alpine Symphony was Richard Strauss’s first such composition after nearly a dozen years of focusing on opera. Written for a massive orchestra that includes such rarities as the heckelphone, thunder sheets, a wind machine, and other unusual effects, this gloriously opulent masterpiece takes listeners through the ascent and descent of a mountain in the Alps, with meadows, streams, storms, and vistas along the way [tickets].
_{60 Manor Avenue, Annandale-On-Hudson}

May 15-17: Spring Fling Bazaar at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. Spring Fling Bazaar is a 3 day extravaganza with 200 exhibitors showcasing and selling lifestyle products and services, indoor and outdoor accessories, handmade items, specialty foods, NY wines and spirits [info].
_{6636 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck}

May 23-24: Spring Antiques Fair hosted by Barn Star Productions at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. This antique show features fine art, folk art, textiles, vintage clothing, furniture, quilts, jewelry, pottery, and more [info].
_{6636 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck}

May 24, 1-3:30 pm: Indigo Course with Cottage Courses at Troutbeck. Participants will learn the process of making an indigo vat from the plant itself, gaining an understanding of the traditional process from leaf to dye. Using premade vats, participants will then dye their own clothing while exploring classic shibori techniques [tickets].
_{515 Leedsville Road, Amenia}

JUNE

June 6, 10 am-1 pm: Monthly Handwork Club at Churchtown Dairy. Susan Chiappini of Arrow Maker Quilts leads a monthly handwork get-together on the first Saturday of every month from 10am-12pm at the farm. Together, we’ll work on sewing projects and troubleshoot new techniques. A Churchtown cheese board will be served for attendees to enjoy as they work. Participants need to bring their own handwork projects with all necessary tools and materials [register].
_{357 County Road 12, Hudson}

June 6-7: Rhinebeck Crafts Festival at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. Find handmade and uncommon items from 165+ makers you can’t find anywhere else upstate [info].
_{6636 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck}

JULY

AUGUST

August 25-30: The Dutchess County Fair at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. This year, the fair celebrates its 180th year of operation [info].
_{6636 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck}

SEPTEMBER

September 12-13: Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. Purchase lunch and other tasty snacks from the extensive gourmet food truck corral. Enjoy demonstrations from celebrity chefs and mixologists throughout each day of the festival at our demo stage [info].
_{6636 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck}