Mural in Kingston NY of a Sudanese Poet created by Jess X Snow with the "Experience the Hudson Valley" and "Upstate Weekend Plans" text written across the Hudson Valley, NY photo this the upcoming weekend dates.

2026 Editor’s Picks: What to Do in the Hudson Valley on Mar 27 – Mar 29

By Inside+Out | March 25, 2026

Experience the Hudson Valley during Women’s History Month—maple sugaring, cozy gatherings, and a vibrant lineup of live music, theater, and standout performances, with a spotlight on women-led shows and stories all weekend long. Hot List below…

🗓️ WHOLE WEEKEND

🍁 Saugerties, Sat Mar 28 + Sun Mar 29. Maple Weekend at New Beginnings Farmstead.
Visit the sugar shack to see sap boiling, tour the farm + sugar bush—enjoy free waffle samples with a variety of maple syrups. Info HERE.

🎭 Tannersville, Fri Mar 27 + Sat Mar 28. Kimberly Akimbo Play by David Lindsay-Abaire at Scribner Hollow Lodge.
A staged performance that follows a teenage girl with a rare aging condition navigating family chaos, first love and mortality in a darkly comic, critically acclaimed story. 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 27

🎱 Poughkeepsie, 7pm – 9pm. Trivia + Pot Luck at Poughkeepsie Farm Project.
Test your farm smarts with trivia hosted by Farmer Katie—grab a drink, enjoy a potluck-style meal while having fun + competing for a prize! Info HERE.

🎶 Woodstock, 8pm. Lilith at The Levon Helm Barn.
An all-star lineup of female artists comes together for a one-night celebration of women’s voices + community, with proceeds benefiting Washbourne House + Grace Smith House. Info HERE.

🗓️ Saturday, Mar 28

🌱 Tannersville, 9am – 2pm. Farmers Market at Fromer Market Gardens.
The market offers the mountaintop community fresh, locally grown food year-round, connecting nearby farms and producers to support sustainable, healthy living. Info HERE.

🎣 Poughkeepsie, 10am – 2pm. Hudson River Striper Meetup at Mill House Brewing Co.
Cast off with fellow anglers at the first Hudson River Striper Meetup—featuring expert tips from a seasoned charter captain, plus food, drinks + plenty of fish talk. Info HERE.

📚 Catskill, 11am. Book Reading + Art project at Citiot.
Join author and illustrator Esme Shapiro for a special story time, featuring her newest book RUTHIE, followed by a one-of-a-kind art project! Info HERE.

🪈 Rosendale, 12pm – 3pm. The Voice She Carried: Female Flute in Ancient Sound.
An anthropomorphic flute sculpting series with Koyoltzintli and Sasha Botanica, exploring ancestral sound traditions while participants create their own instruments inspired by the Chorrera—the world’s oldest known female flute. Info HERE.

🎺 Hudson, 6pm – 9:30pm. Rock Academy Showband at Hudson Harmonic.
Rock Academy’s advanced touring ensemble—young musicians trained to perform in real bands—brings a high-energy, decades-spanning rock set to Hudson Harmonic, a restored church turned immersive listening room with stunning acoustics. Info HERE.

👢Montgomery, 7pm. Country Girls Night Out at City Winery HV.
The ultimate girls’ night with Hillbilly Parade + Parade Entertainment women serve up 3 hours of iconic female country hits. Boots, sing-alongs, + fun included! Info HERE.

🤣 Poughkeepsie, 7pm. Comedian Jessica Kirson at Bardavon.
A high-energy, fearless comedian whose two-decade career spans NYC clubs, HBO’s “Crashing,” “The Tonight Show,” + sold-out tours, while championing women in comedy. Info HERE.

🪇 Kingston, 8pm. Brazilian Choro at Tempo Performing Arts Center.
An unforgettable night of Brazilian choro with virtuosos Mike Marshall & Alessandro Penezzi, blending samba and improvisatory flair. Info HERE.

🗓️ Sunday, Mar 29

🖼️ Beacon, 10am – 5pm. DIA Beacon Hudson Valley Free Day.
Hudson Valley residents receive free admission to Dia Beacon on the last Sunday of each month. Info HERE.

🎶 New Paltz, 3pm – 4pm. “Remember the Ladies: A History of American Women in Song” at Historic Huguenot Street.
This performance traces women’s lives in America—from the 18th century to the passage of the 19th Amendment—through song and story, blending traditional instruments with broadsides, ballads, and suffrage anthems, interwoven with excerpts from women’s diaries and letters. Info HERE.

🎹 Olivebridge, 3pm. From the Catskills to Carnegie Hall: Lee Musiker Trio at Ashokan Center.
Grammy & Emmy-winning pianist Lee Musiker leads a star-studded journey through 50 years of music—blending jazz, Broadway, and film alongside Hudson Valley standouts Rich Syracuse (bass) and Jeff Siegel (drums). Info HERE.

🎸 Bearsville, 7pm. Old 97’s + Lizzie No at Bearsville Theater.
A live performance celebrating American Primitive brings Old 97’s to the stage with their signature blend of rowdy, high-energy rock and sharp storytelling, showcasing new material from their instinct-driven latest release alongside favorites from their decades-long career. Info HERE.