2026 Editor’s Picks: What to Do in the Hudson Valley on Jan 9 – 11

Experience a weekend filled with art, music, food + wine pairing, live performances, hands-on pottery workshops, theater + winter fun across the Hudson Valley. There’s something for everyone. Take your pick below…

🗓️ Whole Weekend

🍷 New Paltz, Jan 9th – 11th. Wine Weekend featuring Kevin Zraly at Mohonk Mountain House.
Experience a weekend of wines, music, art, and culture from the United States and France, guided by renowned wine expert Kevin Zraly, featuring Hudson Valley wineries and American and French cuisine from Mohonk’s Culinary Team. Info HERE.

🧘 Mt Tremper, Fri Jan 9th – Sun Jan 11th, Introduction to Zen Training Weekend at Zen Mountain Monastery.
The popular introductory Zen retreat in the Catskill Mountains offers an immersive weekend of meditation, teachings, and mindful practices for both beginners + those seeking to deepen their practice with Danica Shoan Ankele and more. Info HERE.

🎭 Rhinebeck, Fri Jan 9th – Sun Jan 11th, Mary Poppins at The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck.
A magical nanny helps a troubled family in early 20th-century England rediscover love and joy through adventures and life lessons in this stage musical. Info HERE.

👩‍🌾 Hudson Valley, 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, Jan 9th

🖼️ Poughkeepsie, 5pm – 7pm. Art Opening Receptions at Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center.
Two nearby galleries on Vassar Street present distinct exhibitions: the Victorian Gallery features Kelly Stohr’s solo show “Shadow Map.” Meanwhile, the Hancock + Reception Galleries host “Something About the Women,” a group exhibition curated by WomensWork.Art Group supporting emerging and mid-career female, femme-identifying, non-binary, and marginalized artists across a range of mediums, exploring themes from the personal to the global. Info HERE.

🗓️ Saturday, Jan 10th

🪚 Tannersville, 9am – 1pm. Chainsaw Maintenance Workshop with Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop at Mountain Arboretum.
Learn 10 ways to keep your chainsaw running smoothly + cutting efficiently in this hands-on workshop where participants bring their own saws, tools + PPE. Info HERE.

🖌️ Catskill, 12pm. “New Beginnings” Flash Party at Hummingbird.
Fresh energy, fresh tattoos. They’re ringing in the season with curated flash, tarot insights, and Gabbi’s magical thrift finds. Info HERE.

🌲Copake Falls, 1pm – 2pm. Winter Storytime + Tree Walk at Taconic State Park.
Participants can join an educator for a winter tree story followed by a short Park walk to identify trees in their winter form, with reading geared for ages 4-8, and the program is suitable for all ages. Info HERE.

🎼 Poughkeepsie, 1pm. The Metropolitan Opera: I Puritani (Bellini) at Bardavon Presents.
Bellini’s I Puritani returns to cinemas worldwide in a new Met production, featuring a star-studded cast and conducted by Marco Armiliato, as part of the Live in HD series. Info HERE.

🧧 Poughkeepsie, 1:30pm – 3:30pm. Kakizome at the Arts Mid-Hudson.
Kakizome is a Japanese New Year calligraphy program where participants express hopes for the year ahead, guided by community volunteers with all materials provided. Info HERE.

🧑‍🎨 Beacon, 5:30pm – 8pm. Opening Reception: ” Crazy” Exhibit at Beacon Artist Union (BAU).
Curated by guest Jaime Ransome, the exhibition features 31 female-identifying and non-binary artists who challenge stereotypes by transforming rage, protest, and authentic emotion into powerful works of fine art. Info HERE.

👩‍🎤 Woodstock, 7pm – 10pm. RBW Bowie’s Birthday Bash at Colony.
Robert Burke Warren’s beloved Bowie Birthday Bash returns with a seven-piece band + special guests, celebrating David Bowie’s career from Space Oddity through Blackstar, plus a few surprises. Info HERE.

🎵 Fleischmanns, 7pm. People’s Songs: A Spillian Questing Residency Gathering at Spillian.
A public sharing from the first Questing Residency, bringing together Carsie Blanton + fellow singers, songwriters and activists for an informal night of newly created songs celebrating folk traditions, social justice, and a hopeful, collective future. Info HERE.

🎼 Woodstock, 7:30pm – 10:30pm. Woodstock Symphony Orchestra: “Voices of Revolution” at Woodstock Playhouse.
“Voices of Revolution” is a concert that brings together powerful, expressive classical works—from Fanny Mendelssohn’s bright and elegant overture to Schumann’s deeply emotional cello concerto, ending with Beethoven’s groundbreaking “Eroica” Symphony, a piece that forever changed the sound and spirit of orchestral music. Info HERE.

🤣 Beacon, 8pm. ARTICHOKE Storytelling Series at Howland Cultural Center.
Returns for a night of laughs and unforgettable stories with six incredible storytellers, including Big Story Showdown winner Natalie Allen. Info HERE.

🗓️ Sunday, Jan 11th

⛸️ Kingston, 10am – 7pm. Ice Skating at The Rondout Ice Rink at The Cornell.
The seasonal ice rink on the Kingston waterfront is open 7 days/week with public access + skate rentals—perfect for pairing a winter skate with dinner, family fun, or a night out. Info HERE.

🚜 Pine Hill, 11am – 2pm. Phoenicia Farmers Market at Pine Hill Community Center.
The indoor winter farmers market offers a cozy, weekly gathering where shoppers can support local farmers and vendors, enjoy seasonal produce, wellness goods, and comforting treats, and help sustain a vibrant year-round food system and mountain community. Info HERE.

🎨 Hunter, 1pm – 4pm. Handbuilding Ceramics at Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts.
A hands-on clay course for all levels, inviting you to create whatever your imagination inspires. Learn core techniques—coil, slab, pinch, and glazing—in a sunny, well-equipped studio at the foot of Thomas Cole Mountain. Info HERE.

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Have a wonderful weekend from Inside+Out Upstate NY!