What to Do in the Hudson Valley This Weekend Dec 26 – Dec 28

Close out the final weekend of 2025 with art + culture, film, planetarium, live music, burlesque, goat hikes + more. Hudson Valley events for every age + vibe—take your pick below…

❄️ Poughkeepsie, Fri Dec 26th, 11:30am – 3pm. Snow Globe Workshop + Planetarium Show at Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum.
Kids can get creative, crafting a personalized snow globe to take home, then blast off on a journey through stars and galaxies—at an immersive 4K portable planetarium—hands-on winter fun meets out-of-this-world discovery. Info HERE.

🎄Rhinebeck, Fri Dec 26th – Sun Dec 28th, 5pm – 9:30pm. The Wonderland of Lights at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds.
Experience a holiday drive-thru the whole family will love! Hundreds of sparkling lights and festive sounds in every car make spirits bright. Info HERE.

🎤 Woodstock, Fri Dec 26th, 7pm. Jeffrey Gaines with Belle-Skinner at Colony Woodstock.
Jeffrey Gaines is a celebrated singer-songwriter known for soul-searching lyrics and captivating solo performances, whose decades-long career has earned him an international following and tours alongside artists like Tom Petty, Tracy Chapman + Stevie Nicks. Info HERE.

🎸 Marlboro, Fri Dec 26th, 7:30pm. Dylan Doyle Band at The Falcon.
Hudson Valley rising star Dylan Doyle brings a uniquely American sound blending roots rock, jam funk, Woodstock vibes, and southern soul. Read more about Dylan Doyle. Info HERE.

💄Kingston, Fri Dec 26th, 8pm – 11pm. FILTHY LUCRE: A Burlesque Christmas Carol at Unicorn Bar.
A strip-teasing twist on Dickens’ classic follows the “nudest Scrooge in history” on a tassel-twirling journey with the Ghosts of Burlesque Past, Present + Future, making its debut on Boxing Day in a concert reading featuring world-famous striptease luminaries. Info HERE.

🍺 Hudson, Sat Dec 27th, 6pm – 9pm. 3rd Anniversary of Upper Depot Brewing Co.
Live music by Joe Adee + The Lug Nuts, giveaways, good times, and celebrate the memories! Info HERE.

🍾 Hudson, Sat Dec 27th, 7pm – 10pm. Pre-New Year’s Eve Celebration at Whitecliff Vineyard.
Enjoy live entertainment, a farm-to-table cocktail-style dinner by S@shalehillevents with seasonal wine tastings and estate sparkling celebratory champagne toast. Info HERE.

🎵 Mount Tremper, Sat Dec 27th, 7:30pm. Vegetarian Dinner + Live Music at Matagiri Sri Aurobindo Center.
Homemade vegetarian dinner and a show with Marc Black + Michael Esposito (Read about these legends) playing originals and more! Info HERE.

🖼️ Beacon, Sun Dec 28th, 10am – 4pm. Hudson Valley Free Day at Dia Beacon.
Hudson Valley residents get free admission to Dia Beacon on the last Sunday of each month, where they can explore contemporary art highlights, including Andy Warhol’s recently opened abstract work, “Shadows,” spanning 102 canvases. Info HERE.

🥣 East Durham, Sun Dec 28th, 11am – 4pm. Sound Bath at Divine Flow Boutique.
A restorative sound bath uses soothing crystal bowls and chimes to calm the mind, release stress, and restore energetic balance. Info HERE.

🎥 Rosendale, Sun Dec 28th, 2pm – 4pm. Woodstock Film Festival Presents “The Testament of Ann Lee” at Rosendale Theatre.
Writer-director Mona Fastvold stars Amanda Seyfried as the visionary founder of the Shakers, blending ecstatic storytelling with reimagined hymns, choreography, and an original score to portray her radical quest for equality + utopia. Info HERE.

🎄 Bethel, Sun Dec 28th, 5pm – 9pm. Peace, Love + Lights at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.
Enjoy a sparkling 1.7-mile holiday light show through the Bethel Woods grounds from the comfort of your car, with no walking permitted—just turn off your headlights and follow the magical glow. Info HERE.

👩‍🌾 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.

👉 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!