What to Do in the Hudson Valley This Weekend Dec 27 – Dec 29

Goodbye 2024! Hello 2025! Celebrate the season with unique Hudson Valley events—fun, connection and festive cheer for all ages + more! Something for everyone…

🧘‍♀️Big Indian, Fri Dec 27th – Jan 1st. Breathing 2025: Annual New Year’s Dharma, Pranayama, Yoga, Kirtan & Astrology Celebration at Menla.
5-days of teachings, yoga, breathwork, astrology, chanting + fun! Set intentions, manifest positive dreams and enjoy meaningful moments together. Info HERE.

🫖 Beacon, Fri Dec 27th, 12pm – 2pm. Children’s Holiday Tea at Mount Gulian Historic Site.
This event offers families a festive experience with fine teas, elegant treats, holiday decor and a Victorian-inspired craft in a historic setting. Info HERE.

🔭 Ancram, Fri Dec 27th, 4pm – 8pm. Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association Monthly Star Party.
A monthly stargazing party at Lake Taghkanic State Park (Free-advanced registration required). Info HERE.

🌲 Rhinebeck, Fri Dec 27th, 5pm. The Wonderland of Lights at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds.
Bring the whole family to this holiday attraction! Drive through dazzling light displays set to festive seasonal sounds—it’s guaranteed to spark holiday cheer. Info HERE.

🎭 Hunter, Fri Dec 27th + Sat Dec 28th, 6:30pm. “Old Jews Telling Jokes: Hannukah Edition!” at Doctorow Center for the Arts.
A theatrical revival of a popular happy, merry + non-denominational comedy presented by The Maude Adams Theater Hub. Info HERE.

📜 Kingston, Fri Dec 27th, 8pm. Part 2 – Art/Works “DICTEEDICT” Live performance at Green Kill.
Dicte is a work of environmental art—made of sound/music, words/speech and moving/still images by Truitt+Truitt. Info HERE.

👩‍🎨 Kinderhook, Sat Dec 28th, 12pm -2pm. Zine-Making Workshop by TrashKId Art.
Unleash your creativity in this fun, hands-on Zine-Making Workshop at Super-Stories. Info HERE.

🥣 Poughkeepsie, Sat Dec 28th, 3pm – 4:30pm. Sound Healing at Salt Caves of the Hudson Valley Holistic Healing Center.
Reset and restore with this 90-minute Sound Healing featuring Reiki, crystals, and soothing vibrations from singing bowls, chimes, drums, and harmonic vocals. Info HERE.

🎸Woodstock, Sat Dec 28th, 7pm – 10pm. Rick Danko Birthday Celebration at Colony Woodstock.
Celebrate the annual Rick Danko’s birthday bash with Professor Louie & The Crowmatix. It’s gonna be a blast! Info HERE.

🗿 Beacon, Sun Dec 29th, 10am – 5pm. DIA Beacon Hudson Valley Free Day.
Hudson Valley residents receive free admission to Dia Beacon on the last Sunday of each month. Info HERE.

🥃 Claverack, Sun Dec 29th, 12pm – 6pm. La Ruta Del Sol Pop Up at Cooper’s Daughter Spirits.
Come out to hang with the local community at an Ecuadorian Food Popup to pair with handmade cocktails/mocktails, local beer, wine + cider. Info HERE.

🏳️‍🌈 Woodstock, Sun Dec 29th, 5pm – 8pm. Queerly Sundays at Pearl Moon Woodstock.
Queerly hosts a safe space with community-building, Queer-focused gatherings. Come make new friends! 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!