What to Do in the Hudson Valley This Weekend Jan 5 – Jan 7

Step into the New Year #2024 with fresh experiences! Explore exciting new hobbies, connect with new faces + discover amazing new places in the Hudson Valley! Find one of the abundant opportunities waiting for you…

🍷 New Platz, Fri Jan 5th – 7th, A Taste of Italy Featuring Kevin Zraly.
An immersive weekend exploring the riches of Italy through its robust wine, music, art, culture and food with renowned wine expert Kevin Zraly at Mohonk Mountain House. Info HERE.

🛍️ Catskill, Fri Jan 5th, 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.

🔭 Ancram, Fri Jan 5th, 4:30 pm. MHAA’s Monthly Star Party.
Curious about astronomy? Join the monthly star gazing party with Mid-Hudson Astronomical Assoc. Info HERE.

❓Tivoli, Fri Jan 5th, 6pm – 8pm. Trivia Night at Lasting Joy Brewery.
Come out and play trivia with the community + have some fun! Info HERE.

🧘 Kingston, Fri Jan 5th, 6:30pm – 8pm. Embodied Connection: Exploring Relationship at Evolutionary Holistic Healing.
Deepen your understanding of relationship patterns. Process experiences related to dating, commitment, connection + bonding with other humans with Zach Kalatsky + Bri Cordi! Info HERE.

🎭 Chatham, Fri Jan 5th + Sat Jan 6th, 7pm + 2pm. Kaimaku Pennant Race (Japan) at PS21.
Get ready for a night of laughs and literary mashups as Theater Company Kaimaku Pennant Race (KPR) comes to PS21 with their latest production, Hamlet | Toilet written and directed by Yu Murai. Info HERE.

🔤 Esopus, Sat Jan 6th, 10:30am. Scrabble Saturday at the Esopus Library.
Put your Scrabble skills to the T-E-S-T! Join us and challenge your household to a game of Scrabble or team up with other attendees for a fun game. For children in grades 3+, teens, and adults. Registration is required. Info HERE.

🦞 Wappingers Falls, Sat Jan 6th, 12pm – 7pm. Lobster at Obercreek Brewing Company.
Cousins Maine Lobster is visiting Obercreek Brewing Company. Treat yourself to one (or all) of their Maine Lobster treats! Info HERE.

🖼️ Millerton, Sat Jan 6th, 3pm – 6pm. “Skeins” Gallery Opening.
Mad Rose Gallery presents the opening of “Skeins,” a duo exhibition of paintings by David Crum and drawings by Michael Gellatly. Info HERE.

🎧 Tannersville, Sat Jan 6th, 7:30pm. LayeRhYthm: A Jam Session of Music + Dance.
A play-based jam session of freestyle live music, dance + audience interaction that will get you off your feet at Orpheum Performing Arts Center! Info HERE.

👯‍♂️ Rhinebeck, Sat Jan 6th + Sun Jan 7th, 8pm + 3pm. Cabaret at The CENTER for Performing Arts.
CENTERstage Productions presents Cabaret by Joe Masteroff. Info HERE.

🦉 Wallkill, Sun Jan 7th, Wallkill Valley RapTour Bird Outing.
Start the New Year by getting outdoors on this popular roadside trip between New Paltz and Wallkill to observe wintering raptors, congregating waterfowl + more! Info HERE.

🎻 Kingston, Sun Jan 7th, 2pm – 4pm. Irish Trad Session at Ole Savannah.
Bring your instrument and join the music, or grab a table and join the audience! All ages and abilities are welcome. Info HERE.

📚 Hudson, Sun Jan 7th, 2pm – 4pm. Q-MoB Queer Men’s Book Club.
Bring suggestions of great books that this NEW Queer Men’s Book Club could read + discuss in the coming months. 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!