2026 Editor’s Picks: What to Do in the Hudson Valley on Apr 17 – Apr 19

An Earth Day weekend in the Hudson Valley, where earth, art, music, and community meet in fields, forests, and gathering places—offering moments of reflection, celebration, and connection to the living world around us. Hot List below…

🗓️ WHOLE WEEKEND

🎂 Woodstock, Fri Apr 17 – Mon Apr 20. One Year Anniversary Party at HERbal.
A four-day celebration leading into 420 featuring in-store pop-ups, live music, daily deals, giveaways, and community gatherings—from herbal rewards and raffles to a garden party, drum circle, and seasonal gifts, all building toward a weekend of music, connection, and good energy. Info HERE.

🌸 Hyde Park, Sat Apr 11, + Sun Apr 12 Cherry Blossom Festival at Dassai Blue.
Celebrate a Japanese spring tradition at this family-friendly open house with cherry blossom picnics, local food, crafts, art + seasonal sake in a festive, open-air setting. Info HERE.

🌎 Woodstock, Sat Apr 18 + Sun Apr 19.  Woodstock Presents Earth Week.
Woodstock Environmental Commission, Woodstock Land Conservancy and the Library District and more present a week-long series of events in celebration of National Earth Day, including eco book readings, art showcases, Birds of Prey demos, Indigenous oral history, an Arm-of-the-Sea Theatre, secret trail walks, regenerative building + landscaping workshops + more! Info HERE.

🎭 Accord, Sat Apr 18 + Sun Apr 19, WTF?!…is going on at Barnside Live.
A live theatre event of three short, unfiltered, darkly funny plays about a world in breakdown, followed by a live set from Erik Della Penna’s Byzantine Stomp, inviting audiences to step away from the scroll and into shared perspective. Info HERE.

🥬 Hudson Valley, All weekend! Your Ultimate Guide to the Hudson Valley’s Vibrant Farmers Markets: Spring to Fall.
Your go-to guide to the Hudson Valley’s vibrant Farmers Markets, spring through fall—where fresh seasonal produce, local farms and community come together. Info HERE.

🗓️ Friday, Apr 17

🇺🇦 Saugerties, 8pm. Ukrainian Folk Ritual: Yagódy at The Local.
Yagódy is a contemporary Ukrainian folk band rooted in Ukrainian and Balkan traditions, blending drums, percussion, guitar, bass, and accordion to reimagine folk songs. Often performing in traditional embroidered vyshyvanka, their music is a tender yet rebellious expression of cultural memory and the spirit of Ukraine. Info HERE.

📜 Coxsackie, 6:30pm, Cheers to History: Earlton at Shipwrecked Cafe.
Historian Michael Rausch hosts a talk and accompanying slide-show presentation on the hamlet of Earlton. Info HERE.

🗓️ Saturday, Apr 18

🌷Kerhonkson, 10am – 6pm. Hudson Valley Tulip Festival at Kelder’s Farm.
Immerse yourself in a vibrant spring experience at by wandering through 10 acres of breathtaking tulips—over 800,000 blooms in 50+ varieties and a rainbow of colors. Info HERE.

💥 Kingston, 10am – 6pm. Kingston Independent Comic Expo at The Old Dutch Church + St James Church.
A one-day celebration of indie comics and creative culture—bringing together artists, writers, illustrators, zine makers, small press publishers, game designers, and local shops. Now in its third year, it spans two separate venues, spotlighting boundary-pushing creators from across the region and beyond. Info HERE.

🥳 Kingston, 12pm – 12AM. 420 Party at Tubby’s.
A free record fair and all-day outdoor party features vendors, food, tie-dye, and live music, transitioning into a ticketed evening of performances with Juma Sultan and a large ensemble of collaborators, followed by Owsley’s Owls with Jerry Tone Store and Freakout Spot DJs delivering a fast, Grateful Dead–inspired closing set. Info HERE.

🍷 Margaretville, 5pm – 9pm. Croatian Night at Oda Wine Garden.
An annual Croatian Night honors winemaker Tomislav Voštinić with a traditional seafood dinner paired with rare indigenous wines, plus tasting flights and a chance to meet the maker behind some of Croatia’s oldest Škrlet vines. Info HERE.

🎪 Beacon, 5pm-11pm. Cirque Du Creep: Alternative Night Market at The Yard.
An immersive celebration of the weird, wonderful, and unconventional. Explore 80+ local artists and vendors offering tattoos, piercings, tooth gems, tarot, henna, tin type photography, and more. Enjoy live music, sideshow-inspired performances, and interactive demos in a vibrant night market of creative, unexpected experiences. Info HERE.

🇯🇲 Woodstock, 7pm – 10pm. Peter Tosh Tribute with Ianbassa Roots Rock Reality Band at Colony.
Deep roots reggae in the spirit of Tosh’s revolutionary catalog, blending powerful live instrumentation, conscious lyrics, + high-energy performances that honor his legacy. Info HERE.

🎭 Woodstock, 7pm. BREAD + PUPPET at Woodstock Playhouse.
A politically spectacular theatrical performance to benefit local fundraising initiatives and bring awareness to the greater community. Info HERE.

🗓️ Sunday, Apr 19

🌿 Red Hook, 9am – 10:30am. Invasive Species Identification Walk at Saw Kill Trails.
Kick off Earth Week with a guided woods walk focused on identifying invasive plant species. The session explores how they spread, when to remove them, and how to prioritize treatment—offering practical tools for long-term ecological stewardship. Info HERE.

🕯️ Kingston, 7pm. Threshold by Candlelight at Tempo Performing Arts Center.
A candlelit, compline-inspired gathering invites participants into shared song and stillness, creating a gentle space to tend grief, reflect + find comfort in collective presence presented by Greater Mysteries + the Mid-Hudson Valley Threshold Choir. Info HERE.

Photo by Kelder’s Farms in Kerhonkson NY

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Have a wonderful weekend from Inside+Out Upstate NY!