2026 Editor’s Picks: What to Do in the Hudson Valley on Jul 31 – Aug 2

A new month, a fresh excuse to hit the road. Wander historic villages, cruise the Hudson, discover local art, dance under the stars, meet owls, sip cider, and celebrate another unforgettable summer weekend in the Hudson Valley. Hot List below…

ALL WEEKEND

🧖‍♀️ Kingston, Fri + Sat. The Goddess Party Presents: The Wedding at TEMPO Concert Hall.
An immersive ceremonial performance blending music, spoken word + ritual, inviting audiences into a magical exploration of self-love, devotion, commitment + collective celebration. Info HERE.

🚤 Beacon. Fri –  Sun. Bannerman Island Cruise + Walking Tour.
Cruise to historic Bannerman Island for a guided tour of the castle ruins and Hudson Highlands. Proceeds support preservation efforts. Info HERE.

🎪 Middletown, Fri – Sun. Orange County Fair.
One of the Hudson Valley’s biggest summer traditions returns with carnival rides, agricultural exhibits, live entertainment, livestock competitions, fair food + family fun. Info HERE.

🎭 Woodstock, Fri – Sun. Crazy For You at Woodstock Playhouse.
This zany romantic comedy bursts onto the stage with Gershwin classics, dazzling dance numbers + a hilarious story of love, mistaken identity and saving a small-town theater. Info HERE.

🩰 Tannersville, Sat + Sun. Cinderella – A New Ballet at Orpheum Performing Arts Center.
Charles Perrault’s beloved fairy tale comes to life through graceful ballet, spoken word, comedy, enchanting characters + a magical happily-ever-after. Info HERE.

🐎 Pine Plains, Sat + Sun. Mashomack USPA Northeastern Circuit Women’s Challenge at Mashomack Polo Club.
Watch top female polo players compete in an exciting two-day tournament showcasing world-class polo and women in sport. Info HERE.

🍎 Hopewell Junction, Sat + Sun. Summer Cider Party at Fishkill Farms.
Kick off August with a summer farm celebration featuring local cider, seasonal bites, live music + a relaxed afternoon in the orchards. 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, JULY 31

🌿 Millbrook, 2pm. Innisfree Explorers: Life at the Water’s Edge at Innisfree Garden.
Reveal the plants, insects + wildlife thriving where land meets water during this hands-on nature program for curious young explorers. Info HERE.

🎨 Kingston, 6pm. Opening Reception: The Space Between Seeing and Feeling at Arts Society of Kingston.
Unearth Ken Wenger’s emotionally layered pastel works, where photography, texture + touch transform portraits and observations of the natural world into deeply personal expressions. Info HERE.

🎸 Saugerties, 6:30pm. Rock the Quarry Music Festival at Opus 40.
Live music fills the iconic bluestone quarry during an unforgettable outdoor concert beneath the summer sky. Info Opus 40. Info HERE.

🎻 Woodstock, 7pm. Conor Wenk Live at Tinker Street Tavern.
Enjoy an evening of bluegrass, old-time, folk, gospel, and country as multi-instrumentalist Conor Wenk performs on guitar, fiddle, mandolin, bass, and more. Info HERE.

🎷 Woodstock, 7:30pm. NY Funk Alliance at Pearl Moon.
Get your groove on with an energetic night of funk, soul + jazz from one of the Hudson Valley’s favorite live bands in Pearl Moon’s intimate dinner-and-a-show setting. Info HERE.

🌕 New Windsor, 8pm. Moonlit Walk at Storm King Art Center.
Experience art and nature after dark during a guided evening walk beneath the full moon, exploring Storm King’s landscape from sunset through moonrise. Info HERE.

SATURDAY, AUG 1

🦉 Mount Tremper, 11am. Owls, Ecosystems + Habitat Preservation at the Catskills Visitor Center.
Meet Mellow the barred owl and learn how owls help maintain healthy ecosystems through a family-friendly program on wildlife conservation, habitat preservation + live owl encounters. Info HERE.

📜 Woodstock, 12pm. Ulster County Historian Eddie Moran at the Historical Society of Woodstock.
Explore the history of the Esopus people during the American Revolution and the impact of colonization, diplomacy + conflict on Indigenous communities of Ulster County. Info HERE.

🎨 Ghent, 3pm. Artist Dialogue: M. Lamar + Nayland Blake at Art Omi.
Celebrate the launch of a new zine and limited-edition artwork with a conversation exploring vampires, cryptids, and the imaginative worlds of two groundbreaking artists. Info HERE.

🎸 Woodstock, 8pm. Jerry Garcia’s Birthday Celebration with The Garcia Project at Bearsville Theater.
Honor Jerry Garcia’s legacy with an evening celebrating the soulful, improvisational spirit of the Jerry Garcia Band through a full recreation of a classic show, filled with groove, connection + timeless music. Info HERE.

SUNDAY, AUG 2

🛍️ Kingston, 10am. Red Owl Flea.
First Sundays every month from June – October to hunt for treasure with 20+ vintage sellers, local makers, antique dealers, upcyclers, pickers, collectors, food + more! Info HERE.

🧘 Woodstock, 11am. Kundalini Yoga & Gong Bath at Mountain View Studio.
Ground + restore with Kundalini yoga, breathwork, meditation + an extended gong bath, with an optional social sauna at Octopia—cold plunge and cedar hot tub experience afterward. Info HERE.

🎭 Garrison, 5pm. King Lear at Hudson Valley Shakespeare.
Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy of power, betrayal + madness comes to life in a gripping new production directed by Davis McCallum and featuring Kurt Rhoads as King Lear. Info HERE.

Photo by singer Tara O’Grady of Bannerman Island Castle in Beacon NY.

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