What to Do in the Hudson Valley This Weekend Jan 3 – Jan 5

Embrace a new dawn with endless possibilities—Happy New Year! Kick off the first weekend of 2025 in the Hudson Valley with exciting new experiences. Explore Cairo, Catskill, Athens and Chatham for vibrant arts and cultural events, or cross the Hudson River to unearth something new in Rhinebeck, Red Hook, Poughkeepsie + beyond. Something for everyone…

🛍️ Catskill, Fri Jan 3rd, 9am – 8pm. Catskill First Fridays.
Catskill local businesses come together for an all-day celebration of our community with extended hours, sips + snacks, pop-ups, discounts, music and more every 1st Friday of the month! Info HERE.

🖼️ Cairo, Fri Jan 3rd, 11:30am. The Art Hub Grand Opening.
Enjoy sweet treats from See & Be at the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Greene County’s newest multi-media art studio! Info HERE.

🎨 Athens, Fri Jan 3rd, 5pm – 7pm. First Fridays at Athens Cultural Center.
New exhibitions, art lovers and drinks await! Immerse yourself in art, share ideas + feel the welcoming vibe. Info HERE.

🧩 Red Hook, Fri Jan 3rd, 6pm – 8pm. Queer + Trans Game Night at Megabrain Comics.
A sober LGBTQIA+ community meet-up where we play board games + have fun! All are welcome. Info HERE.

🖌️ Gardiner, Fri Jan 3rd, 6:30pm – 8:30pm. Yoga, Sip + Paint at Stone Wave Yoga.
Enjoy a soothing yoga practice, sip on warm tea + explore your creativity via painting. Info HERE.

新年 Poughkeepsie, Sat Jan 4th, 1:30pm – 3:30pm. Japanese Kakizome Workshop at Arts Mid-Hudson.
Celebrate a Japanese New Year tradition of Kakizome–the writing of kanji to focus your hopes + dreams for the year. Info HERE.

🏯 Chatham, Sat Jan 4th + Sun Jan 5th, 3pm. Contemporary Dance from Japan at PS21.
Not to miss! Two Japanese contemporary dance pieces by Ruri Moto. Info HERE.

🐢 Rhinebeck, Sat Jan 4th, 8pm – 10pm. “Shrek: The Musical” at the Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck.
Based on the Oscar-winning film, Shrek: The Musical brings beloved characters to life in a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure. Info HERE.

🌟 Hudson, Sun Jan 5th, 2pm – 3pm. Expert’s Eye: The Sky and Beyond with Avis Lang at Olana.
A series of dialogues on paintings from OLANA’s collection that are worth a closer look. During each gallery conversation, experts working in fields of science, art education, ecology, and indigenous history will share what they discover within a picture’s frame. Info HERE.

🧩 Craryville, Sun Jan 5th, 4pm. Trivia Night at The Greens Club & Restaurant.
Calling all Trivia Fans. Lots of fun and laughs + good prizes!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!