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2026 Editor’s Picks: What to Do in the Hudson Valley on Mar 13 – Mar 15

By Inside+Out | March 11, 2026

Spring teases the Hudson Valley, sweet with maple sap, alive with starlit skies, water workshops, circus, ballet, symphony and the Oscars®—a weekend of wonder, art and reawakening for all. Hot List below…

🗓️ WHOLE WEEKEND

👩‍🍳 New Paltz, Fri Mar 13 – Sun Mar 15. Chefs on the Mountain at Mohonk Mountain House.
Guests immerse themselves in culinary creativity with chef demonstrations, a “Breakfast Around the World” showcase, and Mohonk’s own chefs facing off in a lively cooking competition. 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, Mar 13

🌵 Hudson, 7pm – 10pm. The Mezcal Table – Panzón BK x Fancy Feast Supper Club Benefit at Creative Legion.
A mezcal tasting and chef-driven dinner supporting Center for Constitutional Rights and The Defense Project, featuring shared plates from Fancy Feast Supper Club, a guided mezcal flight, classic cocktails from Panzón BK, and a lively evening of food, music, and community. Info HERE.

🔭 Elizaville, 7pm – 10pm. Messier Madness: MHAA Star Party at Lake Taghkanic State Park.
explore the night sky through telescopes as dozens of Messier deep-space objects—including galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters—rise into view, offering a chance to experience some of the universe’s most remarkable sights. Info HERE.

🎤 Rhinebeck, 7:30pm – 10pm. The Wedding Singer at The Center for Performing Arts.
A stage musical based on The Wedding Singer, with music by Matthew Sklar and book and lyrics by Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy. Set in 1985, it follows Robbie Hart, a lovable wedding singer whose heartbreak turns every gig into chaos—until a kindhearted waitress named Julia gives him one last chance at love. Info HERE.

🗓️ Saturday, Mar 14

🧀 Woodstock, 10am – 1pm. Woodstock Farmers Festival at Woodstock Community Center.
Browse seasonal produce, pantry staples, and handmade Hudson Valley goods while supporting small farms, family businesses, and local artisans—shop local and meet the makers behind it all. Info HERE.

🍀 Beacon, 12pm. St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Green at Polhill Park.
Fill the streets with festive floats, music + plenty of Irish spirit as the community gathers to celebrate. Info HERE.

🖌️ Olive, 3pm – 5pm. “Wearable Art: Head to Toe” Opening Reception at Olive Free Library.
An exhibition featuring the work of six artists who approach textiles and fashion as powerful forms of self-expression. Info HERE.

💦 Woodstock, 5pm – 7:30pm. “How is the Sawkill?” Workshop at Mountainview Studio.
Local scientists, stewards, artists, and community members explore the Sawkill through multiple perspectives, with a Q&A and an invitation to join a free stream literacy survey, kicking off the year-long Mapping the Sawkill project. Info HERE.

☘️ Coxsackie, 6pm – 8:30pm. St Patrick’s Day Celebration at Blue Heron.
Don’t wait for Tuesday to toast Saint Pádraig—get the celebration started early at The Blue Heron at James Newbury with DRAM. Info HERE.

🎪 Beacon, 6pm – 9pm. Savage Circus: Vaudeville of the Absurd.
A living circus environment—an ongoing performance where live acts blur the line between spectacle + experience. Info HERE.

🩰 Tannersville, 7pm. An Evening with The Ballet Hispánico School’s BH2 at Orpheum Performing Arts Center.
These dancers bring passion, precision and bold artistry to the stage, stepping into the future of dance while carrying forward Ballet Hispánico New York’s five-decade legacy of inspiring young talent. Info HERE.

🎼 Woodstock, 7:30pm. Unity, Love + the New World” at Woodstock Playhouse.
The Woodstock Symphony Orchestra continues its 2025/2026 season under Mina Kim with works by Valerie Coleman, selections from La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi, and Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” by Antonín Dvořák. Info HERE.

🍀 Saugerties, 8pm. St Partick’s Day Party at The Partition.
Get ready, Saugerties—DJ Eddie Parker spins the Irish vibes all night, so wear your green, bring your crew, and get ready for a celebration to remember. Info HERE.

🗓️ Sunday, Mar 15

🍁 Olivebridge, 10am – 4pm. Maple Fest at the Ashokan Center.
Celebrate sugaring season with a full day of maple magic featuring pancake breakfasts, fresh donuts, tree-tapping and syrup-making demos, guided hikes, blacksmithing, live music, and family-friendly activities. Info HERE.

🍁 Ancram, 12pm – 2pm. Maple Syrup Event at Wally Farms.
Join the forest steward to learn the art of tapping maple trees, boiling sap + tending the fire while sampling plenty of fresh, sweet syrup along the way. Info HERE.

☘️ Kingston, 12:50pm Sharp! 38th Annual Shamrock Run at Academy Green.
Run 2 miles down Broadway to the Rondout. Follow the smell of bagels to the Rondout Neighborhood Center for the after-party, cookies, carbs, and the big team and individual award announcements await. Info HERE.

🌖 New Paltz, 1pm – 4pm. Body as Moon: Session 1 at Circle Creative Collective.
The first session of a four-month series exploring cyclical intelligence and reconnecting with the body’s rhythms, using the Moon as a guide to deepen awareness of this ancient cycle with Sasha Botanica + Diana Wassef. Info HERE.

🎭 Accord, 2pm. The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey at Barnside Live.
This powerful off-Broadway production explores bullying, radical authenticity + the need to protect queer youth—both a catharsis for LGBTQ+ audiences and a heartfelt wake-up call for parents + allies. Info HERE.

🪏 Rhinecliff, 2pm – 4pm. 4th Annual Grower’s Roundtable at Morton Memorial Library.
Local experts break down the wild world of composting, nutrient cycling, and regenerative agriculture, then open the floor for a lively Q&A. Info HERE.

🎬 Kingston, 6pm. Woodstock Film Festival presents: Oscar’s Viewing Party at Assembly.
The Woodstock Film Festival hosts an Oscars® watch party featuring hors d’oeuvres, dinner, drinks, a live screening of the Academy Awards, a silent auction, and a prediction ballot game for film lovers to celebrate Hollywood’s biggest night. Info HERE.