What To Do In The Hudson Valley This Weekend Nov 11-13

Destination Defender, Second Saturdays 🎨 , and more! Stop by the Hudson Valley + Catskills 🗻 this weekend for events for all ages. 🐕‍🦺 Take your pick below!

🪴 Chatham, Fri 11th, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Bonsai Bar @ The Greenhouse Cidery.

Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Info + Tickets: Bonsai Bar

🥘 Hudson Valley, Fri Nov 11th – Sun Nov 13th. HVRW Opening Weekend.

Enjoy a 3-course lunch or dinner at a discounted rate with participating Hudson Valley restaurants. Info: Valley Table

🚒 Woodstock, Sat 12th, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Woodstock Fire Co. 1’s 5th Annual Craft & Vendor Sale.

Enjoy a day of holiday music, food and baked goods, raffle baskets, and most importantly; an assortment of items from over 30 local Crafters and Vendors. Info: Woodstock Fire Co. # 1

🍷 Hudson, Sat Nov 12th, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. PERIPHERAL Natural Wine Festival.

This unique event offers unlimited tastings of naturally fermented wines, ciders, beers, and other beverages produced with a dedication to sustainability from field to bottle. Info: Peripheral Presents

🎸 Catskill, Sat 12th, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Community Appreciation Event & Fundraiser.

Crossroads Brewing Company is hosting an afternoon of casual fun, local beer, food, live music, games, and raffles! All proceeds are benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Info + Tickets: Crossroads Brewing Company

🐩 Kingston, Sat Nov 12th, 5:00 PM. Haute Dog Fashion Show.

Enjoy a canine couture fashion show celebrating the art of knit and crochet on live dog models. Info: Pinkwater Gallery

🖼 Kingston, Sat Nov 12th 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Second Saturdays at the Stockade.

Inspired by gallery crawls, Uptown Kingston offer locals and visitors a chance to view exhibits and peruse stores, open until 8pm. Info: Pinkwater Gallery

🧀 Hudson, Sat 12th, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM, Cheese and Beer Pairing Class.

In a series of class, you will gather to taste the four cheeses produced at the Churchtown Dairy alongside beers made by local favorites Another Moon Brewing and Suarez Brewery. In addition, you’ll learn about production, stylistic origins, and compatible flavors of cheese from Grace Pullin. Info + Tickets: Churchtown Dairy

🚙 Saugerties, Sat Nov 12th – Nov 13th. Destination Defender.

Live music experiences, Hudson Valley artisans, adventure activities, curated food experiences, camping, wellness workshops, and a look at historic Defender vehicles through the years, featuring a presentation of the Defender Service Awards. Info: Land Rover

📚 Kingston, Sun 13th, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Meet & Greet local author, Amber Spiegel.

Leading cookie decorating instructor and local author Amber Spiegel will sign books and offer a free cookie demonstration. Info: Rough Draft Bar & Books

🐄 Saugerties, Sun Nov 13th, Break All the Rules Tour.

Bring your boots for an up-close and personal rescued animals Founder-Led Catskill Animal Sanctuary Tour with “Rule-Breaker In Chief” Kathy Stevens. Info: Catskill Animal Sanctuary

🍇 Tannersville, Sun 13th, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM, Wine Dinner with Lyle Railsback at Deer Mountain Inn.

Fall weather calls for wine! Deer Mountain Inn presents an evening with acclaimed winemaker Lyle Railsback of Railsback Freres in California’s Central Coast. Gather by the fireside for a special meal by Deer Mountain Inn’s chef Corwin Kave to be served alongside Lyle’s wines. Info + Tickets: Deer Mountain Inn

👉 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!