What to Do in the Hudson Valley This Weekend Feb 7 – Feb 9

Love is in the air! Grab your besties, lovers or fam and check out these amazing events for a weekend filled with fun, music, love + celebration! There’s truly something for everyone! Take your pick below…

🏳️‍🌈 Highmount, Fri Feb 7th – Sun Feb 9th, NYS Pride Ski Weekend 2025!
Join the @CapitalPrideCenter, @BigGayHudsonValley + Hudson Valley @lgbtqcenter for a weekend of winter fun, community + celebration. Info HERE.

🕯️Poughkeepsie, Fri Feb 7th, 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.

🎸 Bearsville, Fri Feb 7th, 7pm. Mdou Moctar at Bearsville Theater.
This is a special acoustic performance by with Janel Leppin for their new album “Tears of Injustice” tour. Info HERE.

📚Hudson, Fri Feb 7th, 7pm – 9:30pm. A Wild Night With Lola Kirke at Rad Studio Space.
Celebrate the launch of @LolaKirke new memoir “Wild West Village” with an intimate music performance, author reading + discussion. Info HERE.

💘 Kingston, Fri Feb 7th, 7pm. Al Olender’s “Alentine’s Day” at Old Dutch Church.
The 3rd annual Alentine’s Day Show is back. Grab your cowboy or cowgirl for a #hotpicks night perfect for the universal LOV’IN season! Read more about Al Olender. Info HERE.

🎸Arkville , Fri Feb 7th, 7pm. The Desert Nudes at The Ark Bowl & BBQ.
A New Orleans trio delivers a laid-back mix of cowboy songs, roots rock + rich vocal harmonies. Info HERE.

🎷 Shandaken, Fri Feb 7th, 8pm – 10pm. Jazz + Whiskey at Shandaken Inn.
Kick off your weekend with smooth jazz + fine whiskey at a new monthly event series: Jazz & Whiskey! Info HERE.

❄️ Grahamsville, Sat Feb 8th, 11am – 4pm. Neversink Parks & Recreations Presents: Winterfest!
Vendors, ice skating, ice carving demonstration, music + more! Info HERE.

🍷 New Paltz, Sat Feb 8th, 11am – 5pm. Wine with Your Valentine at Robibero Winery.
A five-course wine + chocolate tasting featuring some of the best wine + chocolate made in the Hudson Valley! Info HERE.

🛍️ Kingston, Sat Feb 8th, 12pm – 6pm. Phoenicia Flea hosts a Pre-Valentine Queer Market.
A pop-up market @unicornkingston for their first ever Valentine’s Day Queer Market. Music, food + drinks, and, of course, vendors from the queer & FLINTA community of Kingston + beyond! Dress to impress (because why not?!) Info HERE.

🎣 Poughkeepsie, Sat Feb 8th, 12pm – 6pm. Plan Bee Farm Brewery + Trout Unlimited Host Fly-Tying Workshop.
Enjoy some beer + dream about the upcoming fishing season this spring as Plan Bee Farm Brewery + Mid-Hudson Trout Unlimited host a winter fly-tying workshop for all (beginners welcome).Info HERE.

🏺 Kingston, Sat Feb 8th, 2pm. Black History Kingston at African Cultural Arts Center.
Discover a month-long exhibit showcasing the rich history + heritage of the Pine Street African Burial Ground through photos, documents, + artifacts. Info HERE.

🎲 Poughkeepsie, Sat Feb 8th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm. Board Game Night at the Dutchess County Pride Center.
They have dozens of board, card and video games to choose from. Pizza and community. Info HERE.

🎼 Hyde Park, Sat Feb 8th + Sun Feb 9th, 7:30pm + 4pm. Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra Presents Disney + Hans Zimmer.
Enjoy a blockbuster evening of music featuring movie scores from Disney and Hans Zimmer. The program includes music from Aladdin, Mary Poppins, Pirates of the Caribbean, Gladiator, Man of Steel + more! Info HERE.

🕺 Chatham, Sun Feb 9th, 11:30am – 1pm. Ecstatic Dance at Roots Holistic Wellness.
Ecstatic Dance is a family-friendly, freeform dance event where you can move freely to the music, connect with others, and embrace your emotions. It’s a form of meditation that helps reduce stress and bring serenity. Info HERE.

🏈 Accord, Sun Feb 9th, 6pm. Super Bowl Party at Skate Time.
Bring the whole family for a Super Bowl viewing party + open skate with big-screen action, full-game audio, food + drink (FREE entry after 6pm)! 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?
Leave them in the comments below.

Have a wonderful weekend from Inside+Out Upstate NY!