What to Do in the Hudson Valley This Weekend Dec 20 – Dec 22

It’s the Winter Solstice. Let the longest night of the year ignite your passions! Dance around a bonfire, lose yourself in music, share a kiss under the stars or mark the night forever with fresh ink.

🦄 Kingston, Fri Dec 20th, 8pm. Unitard Holiday Comedy Show “On Thin Ice” at Unicorn Bar.
It had to happen with special guest Gloria Gross-Glorius. Come laugh your hot cross buns off! Info HERE.

🛼 Accord, Fri Dec 27th, 8pm – 12pm. Nostalgia Night at Skatetime.
Adult Skate Night with @joshlemonade Relive the good old days, skate, celebrate + dress as a past version of yourself before those New Year’s resolutions kick in! Info HERE.

🎠 New Paltz, Sat Dec 21st, 10am – 12pm. 3rd Annual Saddles with Santa at Ridge Runner Ranch.
Join Ridge Runner Ranch for their 3rd annual Saddles with Santa featuring pony rides, a photo with Santa, a food truck, hot chocolate, and a whole lot of fun! Info HERE.

🧖‍♀️ Woodstock, Sat Dec 21st, 11am – 6pm. Winter Solstice Nature Meditation Walk, Kundalini Yoga + Gong Bath.
Join Hari Kaur + Jenn Drue for a guided walk to connect with nature and center your mind. After, we’ll celebrate at Mountain View Studio with a catered lunch, yoga workshop and gong bath. Info HERE.

🎁 Catskill, Sat Dec 21st. 12pm – 7pm. A Festive Flea + Fete at Foreland.
A festive, boozy bash by @phoeniciaflea with art, vintage, flash tattoos, hair trims, and culinary delights—shop, sip, savor, or relax by the fire! Info HERE.

❄️ Hudson, Sat Dec 21st, 1pm – 5pm. Olana Winter Solstice Celebration.
Celebrate winter with free sky-gazing, astrology readings, games, live music + more at Olana’s seasonal community day! Info: HERE.

✨Fleischmanns, Sat Dec 21st, 1pm – late. A Catskills Solstice Yule at Spillian.
The word solstice means “sun stands still.” In the spirit of what can imaginably open in a momentary pause, you are invited to join an evening evoking the half-forgotten memories of how ancestors celebrated the sense of the promise of the returning light on the year’s darkest day. Reflect + revel in the season. Info HERE.

🔥 Beacon, Sat Dec 21st, 4pm – 10pm. Cirque du Creep – Nightmare Before Christmas Market at The Yard.
Over 50 local vendors, tattoo artists, bonfires, Tarot, Vintage Gothic jewelry, live music + more! Info HERE.

🎁 Catskill, Sat Dec 21st, 5pm – 8pm. Catskill Winter Solstice.
Stop by Citiot to see @dustbowlfaeries Rider Cooley performing, a sing-a-long on the piano with Gert, cookies + wreaths pop-up, hot chocolate, treats + much more! Info HERE.

☃️ Marlboro, Sat Dec 21st, 5pm – 10pm. Marlboro’s Bad Elf Bar Hop.
Marlboro’s FIRST EVER Bad Elf Bar Hop! Come dressed in your holiday gear, walk/skip bar to bar, starting at The Falcon and ending at The Garage (YOU MUST be 21 years old. Drink responsibly). Info HERE.

🌕 Wappingers Falls, Sat Dec 21st, 5pm – 1am. Winter Solstice Celestial Celebration at Chapel of Sacred Mirrors.
The celebration starts with wisdom-filled talks + discussion, followed by electronic music, ecstatic dance, fire spinning + a circle. Enjoy live painting by Alex + Allyson Grey, visionary art, acrobats, belly dancers, laser shows + more! Info HERE.

❄️ Athens, Sat Dec 21st, 7pm – 9pm. Holiday Karaoke Party at Stewart House.
Don your holiday sweater for karaoke with @singthehits_withamanda and lots of food + beverage specials. Come join the fun! Info HERE.

🎄Bearsville, Sat Dec 21st, 7pm. A Bearsville Christmas at Bearsville Theater.
A holiday musical gathering featuring Chris Maxwell, Amb Parsley and the Upstate Players. Critter Bonus: Cindy Cashdollar, Abraham Gomez Delgado, Mimi Goese, AC Newman, Bobby Tinsdale, Robert Burke Warren + more! Info HERE.

🎭 Hudson, Sun Dec 22nd, 2pm. Screening + Stage Performance of “Artists In Exile Presents: Three Sisters” at Time & Space Limited.
Anton Chekhov’s “The Three Sisters” probes the lives and dreams of Olga, Masha, and Irina, former Muscovites now living in a provincial town from which they’re desperate to escape. In this powerful play, a landmark of modern drama, Chekhov masterfully interweaves character and theme in subtle ways that make the work’s climax seem as inevitable as it is deeply moving. Info HERE.

🎶 Woodstock, Sun Dec 22nd, 6pm – 9pm. Woodstock’s Holiday Hoot at Pearl Moon.
Come on out for a down-home evening of live music and holiday cheer with Woodstock’s Holiday Hoot! Best part? No cover—just good vibes and great company! Info HERE.

👨‍🌾 Explore the Bounty of Winter at Hudson Valley Farmers Markets.
Support small local farms that foster a sense of community + promote healthy living. From live entertainment to family-friendly activities, they offer a fun and diverse experience for all! Info HERE.

👉 Know of more cool events happening in the Hudson Valley/Catskills area?
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Have a wonderful weekend from Inside+Out Upstate NY!