What to Do in the Hudson Valley This Weekend Jan 24 – Jan 26

Looking for family fun in the Hudson Valley? From stargazing + kids’ story time to creative workshops, Wassail celebration of ancient traditions + more! Always something for everyone! Take your pick below…

🪐 Ancram, Fri Jan 24th, 5pm – 8pm. Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association Monthly Star Party.
A monthly stargazing party at Lake Taghkanic State Park (Free-advanced registration required). Info HERE.

🕯️Poughkeepsie, Fri Jan 24th, 6:30pm – 8pm. Candlelight Concerts: Rings + Dragons at Living Water Church.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before. The theme for this concert is “The Lord of the Rings.” Info HERE.

🪩 Woodstock, Fri Jan 24th, 10pm. Friday Night Fever with DJ Michael V at Colony.
DJ Michael V is the mastermind behind Primal Disco, Medicine Disco, and co-creator of The Audacity! Dance Party. Trained by renowned DJ Tasha Blank, Michael blends house, disco, and medicine music to craft electrifying sets that get people screaming, sweating, laughing, and breaking free. Info HERE.

🚠 Hunter, Sat Jan 25th + Sun Jan 26th, 9am. LGBTQ+ “LOVE A Little More” Ski + Ride Weekend at Hunter Mountain.
Welcoming the LGBTQ+ community + allies for a special event including food + drink, live drag + more! Come show your Pride. Info HERE.

🛠️ Red Hook, Sat Jan 25th, 10am – 1pm. Repair Cafe at Red Hook Community Center.
Bring a beloved item for repair to the Red Hook Community Center and a volunteer will fix it for free. Info HERE.

🎧 Bearsville, Sat Jan 25th, 11am. The Rock + Roll Playhouse: David Bowie for Kids at Bearsville Theater.
This special event plays the music of David Bowie + Haunted Cat for children. Info HERE.

⛵️ Kingston, Sat Jan 25th, 11:30am – 12pm. Sail Tales at Hudson River Maritime Museum.
Set sail to the Museum for a delightful story time that will whisk the little ones into a magical world of maritime tales! Info HERE.

🦸‍♂️ Kingston, Sat Jan 25th, 12pm – 4pm. Creative Adventures: Games, Comics + Fun Day at The Cornell Creative Arts Center.
A celebration of creativity and fun awaits with RPG demos, comic workshops, tabletop games, and costumes, all in partnership with @WorldsEndComics—perfect for fans of all ages! Info HERE.

🥃 Fishkill, Sat Jan 25th, 12pm. The Hudson Valley’s Ultimate Bourbon, Whiskey + Rye Experience at Hyatt House Fishkill.
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind day filled with flavor, stories + discovery at the ultimate event for bourbon, rye, scotch, Irish or Japanese whiskey lovers. Info HERE.

🐍 Rhinebeck, Sat Jan 25th, 2pm – 4pm. The Sound of Spring at Fisher Center.
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with an authentic Chinese New Year concert featuring dramatic orchestral works + world-class Chinese instrument soloists, led by Maestro Jindong Cai. Info HERE.

🎷 Pine Hill, Sat Jan 25th, 7pm – 9pm. Felix Slim Concert at Pine Hill Community Center.
One of Spain’s leading blues musicians who is entirely self-taught, specializing in blues, ragtime + swing from the 1920s to 1940s. Info HERE.

🎭 Poughkeepsie, Sat Jan 25th, 7pm – 9:30pm. “The Dangerous Variety” Show at Mahoney’s Irish Pub + Steakhouse.
Acme Mystery Co. Hudson Valley presents a hilarious interactive murder mystery comedy dinner show with a mystery twist! Info HERE.

🕺Stone Ridge, Sat Jan 25th, 7:30pm – 10pm. Ecstatic Dance with The Frolic at Whole Sky Yoga.
Let your body move + your spirit soar with The Frolic: a 30-year-old, barefoot, substance-free, ecstatic dance that welcomes all ages and celebrates freedom, connection + joy. Info HERE.

🎺 Marlboro, Sat Jan 25th, 7:30pm. Junco Partners “Mardi Gras Show” at The Falcon.
The band features an all-star lineup of NYC talent playing New Orleans-inspired funk, groove, jazz + soul. Grab your beads and come on down! Info HERE.

🍎 Red Hook, Sun Jan 26th, 12pm. Wassail Celebration at Rose Hill Farm.
A celebration that brings ancient traditions to life with music, cider and orchard rituals to awaken the apple trees. Workshops include crafting crowns, torches + noisemakers for the lively festivities. Info HERE.

🌿 Olivebridge, Sun Jan 26th, 2pm – 4pm. Winter Plant ID & Foraging Workshop at The Ashokan Center.
A hands-on workshop that will deepen your connection with the natural world. 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 @tradfolketc

👉 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!