2026 Editor’s Picks: What to Do in the Hudson Valley on Feb 6 – Feb 8

Winter weekends in the Hudson Valley are anything but quiet—farm-fresh finds, dance floors, live performances, art, and nature-filled moments all await, with something for every mood. #HotPicks below…

🗓️ Whole Weekend

🎭 Wappingers Falls, Fri Feb 6 – Sun Feb 8. A Few Good Men Play at Falls Theatre.
Written by Aaron Sorkin + directed by Michael J. Frohnhoefer, County Players present a gripping courtroom drama about power, duty, and the limits of obedience—from the creator of The West Wing + The Newsroom. So worth it! Info HERE.

🧀 Hudson, Fri Feb 6 – Sun Feb 8, 10am – 6pm. MX Morning Star Farm Store + CSA.
The farm store is open year-round, offering fresh-picked vegetables, plants, a wide selection of local goods—from fruit, eggs, and bread to honey, meat, dairy, + more! Info HERE.

👩‍🌾 Hudson Valley, All weekend long! Explore the Bounty of Winter at Hudson Valley Farmers Markets + CSAs
These cozy seasonal pop-ups turn cold-weather weekends into lively celebrations of local food, makers and culture! Info HERE.

🗓️ Friday, Feb 6

🛍️ Catskill, 11am – late. First Fridays in Catskill NY.
A first-Friday, all-day community celebration each month with extended hours, food and drinks, pop-ups, special deals, live music, and lots of good vibes. Info HERE.

🪩 Kerhonkson, 5pm – 11pm. Disco Chalet “Warm Up” Party at Starite Motel.
Get warmed up for the weekend with delicious cocktails, dance-ready DJ sets by Lil’ T + Freakout Rob—plus, darn vintage looks for the FULL FEEL! Info HERE.

🎶 Woodstock, 6pm. Spaceheater at Station Bar & Curio.
A powerhouse of genre-defying sounds: psych, surf, rock, punk + Jazz fusion. Info HERE.

🗓️ Saturday, Feb 7

🫜 Tannersville, 9am – 2pm. Farmers Market at Fromer Market Gardens.
A small certified organic mountaintop farm growing year-round produce, mushrooms, fruits, and vegetables—plus eggs and honey—sold through the farm stand + local partners to support fresh, affordable food for the community. Info HERE.

❄️ Highland,11am – 2pm. Winterfest at the Rail Trail.
Chili tasting contest, bonfire, games, activities, friends and neighbors! info HERE.

🦉Saugerties, 12pm. Birds of Prey Over Water: Habits + Habitats of Owls and Hawks at Ravensbeard.
An immersive, hands-on workshop exploring how hawks + owls rely on wetlands, with up-close encounters with live raptors + insight into their role in local ecosystems—sponsored by Woodstock Land Conservancy. Info HERE.

👘 Kingston, 12pm – 3pm. Sip, Swap, Socialize at Maison Apres.
A sustainable clothing swap invites you to refresh your wardrobe the eco-friendly way—bring up to ten gently loved women’s clothing items, purses, or shoes to trade for new-to-you finds, enjoy refreshments, and mingle with members of the Junior League. Info HERE.

🖼️ Stone Ridge, 12:30pm – 2:30pm. “Black Excellence: A Legacy in Color” Opening at SUNY Ulster.
A celebration of Black artistry across media, on view at the Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery on the Stone Ridge campus. Info HERE.

🎨 New Paltz, 2pm – 5pm. “Crafternoon” event series at the New Paltz Community Center.
This hands-on sewing workshop introduces basic hand and machine techniques as participants explore vintage sewing machines and create a handmade home goods project, guided by Ulster County artist Melanie Gonzalez. Info HERE.

🖼️ Kingston, 5pm – 8pm. Opening Reception “Spot On” at 68 Prince Street Gallery.
This exhibit brings together works by five artists: Sharon Butler, Jason Travers, and Kieran Kinsella in the Main Gallery, with Murray Hochman and Eileen Power featured in the Front Gallery, for a lively, sharp-eyed group exhibition. Info HERE.

💃 Tannersville, 7pm. Malpaso Dance at Orpheum Performing Arts Center.
One of Cuba’s most sought-after dance companies, Malpaso is internationally acclaimed for its bold, contemporary work and collaborative creative spirit. Info HERE.

🤣 Pine Plains, 7:30pm. Stand-Up Comedy at The Stissing Center.
Headliner Ophira Eisenberg (NPR, The Moth, Comedy Central) delivers sharp, relatable comedy, joined by Jenny Rubin, Shawn Hollenbach, and Will Purpura for a night of big laughs. Info HERE.

🎬 Bearsville, 8pm. “John Prine: How Lucky Can One Man Get” Film Screening at Bearsville Theater.
Directed by Jim Shea, this intimate documentary features rare footage of John Prine at a 2010 hometown benefit, with reflections on his roots, family, and early influences. Info HERE.

🎙️ Woodstock, 8pm. The Helm Family Midnight Ramble at Leavon Helm Studios.
Featuring Jim Keller, The Helm Family Midnight Ramble is a generational, community-driven tribute to the music and legacy of Levon Helm and The Band, born at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock and dedicated to keeping the spirit of rock and roll alive. Info HERE.

🗓️ Sunday, Feb 8

🌱 Wappingers Falls, 9am – 11am. Gathering our Dream Seeds at Rising Earth Healing Center.
A woman’s “Imbolc” gathering celebrating renewal + intention through movement, dream-seed crafting, seed blessings and a shared song circle welcoming the return of light + new life. Info HERE.

🌲 Hudson, 11am – 3pm. Landscape Walk + Art Tours at Olana State Historic Site.
All private tours begin in the historic landscape and continue into the Main House to experience the historic interiors. Info HERE.

Photo by Olana State Historic Site

👉 Know of more cool events happening in the Hudson Valley/Catskills area?
Leave them in the comments below.

Have a wonderful weekend from Inside+Out Upstate NY!