What to Do in the Hudson Valley This Weekend Feb 23 – Feb 25

The Cosmos are calling! Experience a Full Moon ceremony, Festival of Light: Welcoming the Year of the Dragon or spend a weekend with Winter Werewolf 🫣 horror stories + more! The Hudson Valley has something for everyone. Take your pick below…

❄️ Fri Feb 23rd – Sun Feb 25th, 11am – 7pm.Saugerties Snow Moon Festival + Parade.
Weekend-long event to spread light, joy, and love throughout the village of Saugerties! Markets, comedy shows, outdoor winter bars, craft fairs + more! Info HERE.

🎺 Kingston, Fri Feb 23rd, 8pm. Shorty Gras Tour: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue at UPAC.
A high-energy funk rock show with New Orleans influence that will encourage you to stand up and dance! Info HERE.

🚒 Hudson, Sat Feb 24th, 10:30am. Safety Sally’s Firetruck Pinewood Derby.
Learn, create + race your very own derby firetruck! Free event for kids and families. Info HERE.

🥞 Kingston, Sat Feb 24th, 11am. Maple Sugaring + Black History at Seed Song Farm.
Maple tapping tour, pancake brunch + stories! “We Are the Land,” sponsored by African Roots Center will explore the profound + enduring connection between people of African descent and the land. Info HERE.

🪵 Tannersville, Sat Feb 24th, 1pm – 2:30pm. Learn to ID Trees in Winter with Rich Ring.
Free event at the Mountain Top Arboretum to be more in touch with nature. Must register. Info HERE.

🐺 Fleischmanns, Sat Feb 24th, 2pm. Winter Horrors: Werewolves Within.
Director Josh Ruben + friends will embrace the true horrors of winter on a weekend dedicated to scaring you silly. Info HERE.

🐲 Beacon, Sat Feb 24th, 5pm – 8:30pm. Beacon Spring: Year of the Dragon 2024.
Bring yourself, a group and homemade lanterns! Gather together with our beautiful community, listen to live music, be in the parade, + celebrate! Info HERE.

🌕 Wappingers Falls, Sat Feb 24th, 5pm – 12am. Full Moon Ceremony: Creating a Life You Love.
Full Moon ceremony at Chapel of Sacred Mirrors hosted by Allyson + Alex Grey that honors the importance of cosmic alignment, spirituality + creativity. Info HERE.

🎭 Kingston, Sat Feb 24th, 6pm. The 5th Annual Black Artivist Experience at the Center for Creative Education.
The performance will be impactful, informative + inspirational! It will make you laugh, cry, lift your spirits + think. Info HERE.

🎸 Saugerties, Sat Feb 24th, 8pm. Cindy Cashdollar w/ Toombs Dixon at The Local.
Rock/soul w/ 5-time Grammy-winner Cashdollar, Jack Petruzzelli, Rich Pagano, Jay Collins, Peter Yarin, and Ben Zwerin. Info HERE.

🗿 Beacon, Sun Feb 25th, 10am – 4pm. DIA Beacon Hudson Valley Free Day.
Hudson Valley residents receive free admission to Dia Beacon on the last Sunday of each month. Info HERE.

🛠️ Gardiner, Sun Feb 25th, 1pm – 4pm. Gardiner Repair Cafe.
Bring a beloved item for repair to the Gardiner Library and a volunteer will fix it for free. Info HERE.

📚 Woodstock, Sun Feb 25th, 3pm – 4pm. Saturday Afternoon Comic Book Club.
The graphic short story “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson is this month’s book. Open to all for an informal discussion or a creative space to listen + draw at Woodstock Public Library. Info HERE.

🛼 Accord, Sun Feb 25th, 6pm. Cupid Scuffle Charity Scrimmage at Skate Time.
Mid-Hudson Misfits Roller Derby’s action-packed, hard-hitting roller derby event will benefit Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson. You don’t want to miss out! 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!