What to Do in the Hudson Valley This Weekend Jan 17 – Jan 19

The Hudson Valley is brimming with heart + soul! Whether it’s live music that stirs the spirit, quilting by the fire, honoring Dr King’s legacy or soaking up local art + film, there’s a little something for everyone. Come on out, connect with neighbors and make some memories!

⛸️ New Paltz, Fri Jan 17th – Mon Jan 20th, Winter Family Fun at Mohonk Mountain House.
Take an extended holiday weekend of winter family fun on the mountaintop – featuring live magicians, jugglers, snow tubing, kids’ club, ice-skating in their open-air pavilion + more! Info HERE.

🎻 Olivebridge, Fri Jan 17th – Sun Jan 19th. JAM-uary Weekend at The Ashokan Center.
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Hands-on learning in large and small groups for a weekend of jamming using the Wernick Method. Info HERE.

🪕Kingston, Fri Jan 17th, 6pm – 7:30pm. Books, Beer + Bluegrass at Rough Draft Bar & Books.
Join Tilly Foster for a fun end-of-the-week gig! Info HERE.

🎶 Beacon, Fri Jan 17th, 7pm. Key of Q is Unstoppable! Songs of Resistance and Resilience at Howland Cultural Center.
Join Key of Q, the Hudson Valley’s own LGBTQ+ and allied a cappella singers, as we celebrate the power of music to unite, strengthen, and sustain our community. Info HERE.

🎤 Catskill, Fri Jan 17th, 8pm – 10pm. Sandy Bell, Pamela Laws with Will Bryant + Jack Petruzzelli at The Avalon Lounge.
The gorgeous + ethereal songs of Sandy live in the realm of Kate Bush or Joanna Newsom. Pamela Laws makes alt-country and will be celebrating the release of her new single “You Are Beauty.” Info HERE.

👩‍🍳 Poughkeepsie, Sat Jan 18th, 9:30am – 12:30pm. Baking an Impact: Small Changes for More Sustainable Baking at the Culinary Institute of America.
Join a hands-on baking class with Chef Genevieve Meli to create sustainable treats utilizing food trim, ancient grains, and other local + sustainable ingredients. You’ll prepare some classic and familiar recipes with a twist! Info HERE.

🧵 Hudson, Sat, Jan 18th, 10am – 4pm. Quilt Making Workshop at Churchtown Dairy.
Curious about quilt making? Sign up for a day-long workshop at the farm with Susan of @arrow.maker.quilts to learn how to make an Ohio star pattern and enjoy a cozy lunch provided by @talbottandarding. Info HERE.

🍇 New Paltz, Sat Jan 18th + Sun Jan 19th, 11am – 5pm. Winter Wineryland at Robibero Winery.
Enjoy frozen + hot cocktails, award-winning whites, wood-fired pizza, bonfires + cozy winter vibes! Info HERE.

🤗 Rosendale, Sat Jan 18th, 12pm – 2:30pm. Ulstercorps’ 16th Annual MLK Day Celebration of Service at the Rosendale Recreation Center.
Come celebrate your service to the community + honor the legacy of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. ALL Volunteers from Ulster County non-profits are welcome. Info HERE.

🏺Kingston, Sat Jan 18th, 3pm – 6pm. Opening Reception: “Nurturing the Spirit” at BCMT.
A show sharing + offering the works of 9-15-year-old artists through February 22nd. Info HERE.

🎉 Kingston, Sat Jan 18th, 5pm – 8pm. CPW’s Grand (Re)opening!
All are warmly invited to CPW’s Grand (Re)opening at their new home in the historic GW Van Slyke & Horton factory building. Celebrate! Info HERE.

🍏 Hillsdale, Sat Jan 18th, 6pm – 8pm. Annual Wassail at Little Apple Cidery.
Gather for hearty food, drinks, singing by the fire, and a lively orchard procession—bring warm clothes, lights, and noisemakers to help ensure a great harvest! Info HERE.

🎿 Big Indian, Sat Jan 18th, 6pm – 10pm. DJ Harlan All Vinyl, All Night at Urban Cowboy.
Winter country chillin’ in the Catskill Mountains. So warm up by the fire, grab a cocktail, have a delicious dinner + enjoy an all-analog set of jams to soundtrack it all. Info HERE.

🎤 Hunter, Sat Jan 18th, 7pm. Nella: A Concert Inspired by Andalusian + Venezuelan Musical Roots at Doctorow Center for the Arts.
Grammy-winning Nella, known for blending Venezuelan folklore with modern sounds, brings her Latin warmth to Hunter this January. Info HERE.

🧘‍♂️ Mt Tremper, Sun Jan 19th, 8:45am – 12pm. Dr Martin Luther King Jr Commemoration at Zen Mountain Monastery.
A presentation prepared by our BIAPoC Sangha and talk by Shugen Roshi, ending with a community lunch. Info HERE.

🦄 Kingston, Sun Jan 19th, 7pm. Bound Film Screening at Unicorn Bar.
FREE screening of BOUND (1996), the Wachowski’s stylish neo-noir film in collaboration with @kingstonfilmfoundation. 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.

Photo by Mohonk Mountain House

👉 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!