Innisfree Garden in the Springtime with the "Experience the Hudson Valley" and "Upstate Weekend Plans" text written across the Hudson Valley, NY photo this the upcoming weekend dates.

2026 Editor’s Picks: What to Do in the Hudson Valley on Apr 3 – Apr 5

By Inside+Out | April 1, 2026

Spring is in full swing! This weekend, celebrate the opening weekend of fly fishing in the Catskills, hop into Easter egg hunts across the region, and take the chance to sign up for a CSA or visit a local farm to support Hudson Valley growers. Hot List below…

🗓️ WHOLE WEEKEND

🥬 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 3

🐰 Catskill, 10am – 5:30pm. Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Bailiwick Animal Park.
This special ticketed event includes a zoo-wide egg hunt, a pony ride for each child, time to visit the animals, and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny! Info HERE.

🐣 Modena, 11am–6pm. Easter Fun at Hurds Family Farm.
Meet the Easter Bunny, giant slide, bounce pillow, kids playground, new nature trails throughout the orchard + more! Info HERE.

👘 Kingston, 5pm – 7pm. Plus-Size Clothing Swap at Unicorn Bar.
Refresh your spring wardrobe at this free swap—bring a bag of clothes to trade, mix and match with the plus-size community, and enjoy drinks while you shop. Info HERE.

🎣 Livingston Manor, 5pm – 9pm. Fly Fishing Season Opener at The Arnold House.
Kick off fly fishing season with Catskill Crew and Theodore Gordon Flyfishers—featuring cold drinks, good food, a live DJ, trout dip, a Brookie Special from West Kill Brewing, and a raffle supporting Catskills conservation. Info HERE.

🎸 Bearsville, 7pm. Keller Williams at Bearsville Theater.
A genre-blending Virginia artist has released a series of single-syllable albums since his 1994 debut “FREEK,” building a reputation for ever-evolving live performances that fuse rock, jazz, funk, bluegrass, and “acoustic dance music” through innovative solo looping and collaborative projects. Info HERE.

🗓️ Saturday, Apr 4

🐸 Austerlitz, 10am – 12pm. Woodland Pool Walk at Harris Conservation Area.
Perfect for all ages, this walk explores vernal (woodland) pools and their springtime visitors—like amphibians, salamanders, and wood frogs—during their seasonal migration.
Info HERE.

🤡 Hudson, 10am – 3:30pm. Intro to Clowning for Actors at The Spark of Hudson.
This workshop invites actors to explore theatrical clowning—embracing absurdity, celebrating failure, and finding humor in vulnerability—through group and individual exercises in presence, play, and creative risk-taking, ending with a live work-in-progress performance. Info HERE.

🐣 Woodstock, 11am. Easter Egg Hunt at Andy Lee Field.
Egg hunts for kids, food & drinks, fun activities for all ages, plus face painting, a magician, and more! Info HERE.

🥞 Kingston, 11am to 4pm. Sugaring Off: 18th Century Style at Senate House State Historic Site.
An 18th-century maple sugaring showcase with live music by Mark Rust, militia encampments, sap-boiling demos, jack-wax candy, and all-ages crafts—free and open to the public. Info HERE.

🐖 New Paltz, 12pm – 5:30pm. Hudson Valley Craft Beverage Festival at Twin Star Orchards.
Celebrate spring with 24 local drink makers—taste, meet the makers + explore their craft, plus enjoy a season-opening pig roast with pulled pork. Info HERE.

🎣 Livingston Manor, 12:30pm. 4th Annual Trout About Town Trout Hunt on Main Street.
Celebrate opening day by following clues, exploring the town, and tracking down elusive trout bucks in a fun, all-ages scavenger hunt featuring local specials throughout town. Info HERE.

🪏 Millbrook, 1pm – 3pm. Spring Pruning Basics at Innisfree Gardens.
Early spring is ideal for pruning—join landscape professional Brad Roeller for a hands-on demo covering proper techniques for shaping, thinning, and maintaining woody plants, and learn how to assess plant health before making cuts. Info HERE.

🐣 Red Hook, 1pm – 3pm. Egg Hunt at Greig Farm.
Story time with the Easter bunny in the taproom, goats, fun, food + more. Info HERE.

🎤 Kingston, 7pm. Live Jazz at The Lace Mill.
Classic mid-century spring songs, reimagined by jazz vocalist Lisa Markley—known for her masterful improv—accompanied by pianist Paul Duffy, in an intimate, stripped-down rendering of timeless tunes. Info HERE.

🪩 Catskill, 9pm – 1am. Primal Disco at Avalon Lounge.
A fun, sweaty, queer-forward, dance party hosted by DJ Michael V. Info HERE.

🗓️ Sunday, Apr 5

🌞 Highmount, 6:30am. Easter Sunrise at Belleayre’s Discovery Lodge.
Welcome the season at a non-denominational Easter Sunrise Service. Open to all, this free gathering invites reflection, peace, and stunning morning views. Info HERE.

🧘‍♀️ Mount Tremper, 9am – 12pm. Beginning Instruction on Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery.
The morning begins with a chanting service, followed by zazen instruction, walking meditation, and a teacher’s talk, concluding with an optional community lunch. Participants are asked to stay for the full program. Read more about the monastery. Info HERE.

🐣 Saugerties, 10:30am – 11am. Easter Egg Hunt at AutoCamp Catskills.
Kids search for eco-friendly eggs around the Clubhouse, find the Golden Egg for a prize, and enjoy springtime fun—come early, eggs disappear fast! Info HERE.

👩‍🌾 Wappingers Falls, 12pm – 5pm. Obercreek Farm CSA + Store.
Highlighting farms like Obercreek celebrates the rich diversity of Hudson Valley agriculture—where joining a CSA or shopping their farm store supports local growers and makers of fresh produce, fungi, meats, cheeses, baked goods, and pantry staples. Make a day of it and have a picnic! Info HERE.