What to Do in the Hudson Valley This Weekend Apr 12 – Apr 14

Got Spring plans? We do! Run a back-trail marathon, go to pirate school, absorb the sounds of Spring through live chamber music, or take a trip through American culture through film and relics. The Hudson Valley has something for everyone. Take your pick below…

🎞️ Woodstock, Fri Apr 12th, 7pm – 9pm. Ten Films That Changed America at Woodstock Playhouse.
A unique multimedia event curated + presented by Bard Film Professor Joseph Luzzi will discuss notable films that profoundly impacted our nation’s culture, history + politics. Info HERE.

🎶 Ghent, Fri April 12th – Sun Apr 14th, 7:30pm + 2pm. The Bridges of Madison County musical.
The Ghent Playhouse presents an award-winning musical depicting a brief, four-day love affair between a National Geographic photographer and an Italian-American housewife in 1965 Iowa. Info HERE.

🎭 New Paltz, Fri Apr 12th, 8pm – 10pm. SUNY New Paltz Presents Urinetown: The Musical.
A musical satire that pokes fun at the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, municipal politics + even musical theater itself. Info HERE.

🛍️ Woodstock, Fri Apr 12th – Sun Apr 14th, 9am – 3pm. Trinkets + Treasures Sale at Historical Society of Woodstock.
Find some jewels and treasures in this indoor community benefit sale, all while viewing their exhibits and learning about the more historical aspects of the most famous little town, Woodstock! Info HERE.

🏃‍♂️Gardiner, Sat Apr 13th, 9am – 11:30pm. The Rock + Snow Bridge 5M Run.
This course offers a rare chance to race on some of the most extraordinary running trails in America, with 5 miles of gently rolling carriage roads. Info HERE.

🖼️ Beacon, Sat Apr 13th, 11am – 9pm. Beacon Second Saturdays.
Second Saturday is a lively day into night celebration of Beacon’s galleries, restaurants + other businesses! Info HERE.

🚢 Staatsburg, Sat Apr 13th, 11am. “Tales of the Titanic” at Staatsburgh State Historic Site.
Mark the 112th anniversary of the sinking by touring the home of Titanic ticket holders Ogden and Ruth Mills. Info HERE.

🪁 Kingston, Sat Apr 13th, 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Kite Building Workshop.
MyKingstonKids workshop to prep for the May 18th Kite Fest as a creative and engaging way for participants to learn how to craft their own kites from scratch. Info HERE.

🎸 Poughkeepsie, Sat Apr 13th, 8pm. Pat Metheny at the Bardavon 1869 Opera House.
The 20-time Grammy Award-winning guitarist + composer Pat Metheny will be a personal and fan favorite from his nearly 50-year career. Info HERE.

🪝 Rosendale, Sun Apr 14th, 11am. Captain Nemo’s Adventure Academy.
Rosendale Theatre presents a LIVE children’s event in honor of Earth Day! Info HERE.

🪴 Saugerties, Sun Apr 14th, 12pm – 2pm. Hand Built Pottery Workshop at Autocamp.
Experience relaxation, meditation, creativity and joy building in clay outdoors. Info HERE

🍄 Olivebridge, Sun Apr 14th, 2pm – 4pm. Ashokan’s Spring Explorations Program: Mushroom Ecology Day.
Learn about foraging for mushrooms from mycologist Luke Sarrantonio, of Mycophilic, on the beautiful trails of the Ashokan Center. Info HERE.

🎼 Mt Tremper, Sun Apr 14th, 4pm – 5:30pm. Indian Classical Slide Guitar Concert at Matagiri Sri Aurobindo Center.
Child prodigy Rhitom Sarkar and Maulik Mehta will be performing classical Indian slide guitar. Info HERE.

🪗 Kingston, Sun Apr 14th, 4pm – 6pm. Chamber Music on the Hudson Presents: Spring Blossoms at Senate Garage.
Zaretsky, Filipchyk, Elashvili + Dhar bring chamber music to Kingston, NY. Info HERE.

👨‍🌾 Explore the Bounty of Winter at Hudson Valley Farmer’s Markets!
Escape the winter chill and warm up your senses at the vibrant Winter Farmer’s Markets in the picturesque Hudson Valley, NY. Embrace the season by supporting local farmers, artisans, and producers while enjoying a unique shopping experience. 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!