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

By inside + out | July 10, 2024

Summertime is in high gear! Live music, Nature walks, Wellness workshops, Art Expos, Dazed & Confused Karaoke + more! There’s always something for everyone in the Hudson Valley. Take your pick below…

🇺🇦 Kerhonkson, Fri Jul 12th – Sun Jul 14th, 6pm. Ukraine Fest at Soyuzivka Heritage Center.
Various delicious foods, arts and crafts, + live music by the ska punk band from Kyiv. Info HERE.

🎭 Phoenicia, Fri Jul 12th – Sun Jul 14th, The Wizard Of Oz at Phoenicia Playhouse.
The famous but classic play comes to the Catskills and promises to please all ages. Info HERE.

🎧 Oak Hill, Fri Jul 12th – Sun Jul 14th, In The Open Fest at Locust Grove.
In the Open pulls together a lineup of local + distant stars to serenade souls + forge a connection between music + nature. Info HERE.

🎤 Saugerties, Fri Jul 12th, 6pm. On the Fly Story Slam at Opus 40.
Come tell your story at one of our @ontheflystoryslam events. The theme for tonight is “Hidden Beauty.” Info HERE.

🌭 Highmount, Fri Jul 12th, 6pm to 9pm. Music on the Belle + Food Truck Fridays at Belleayre Mountain.
Free live music + tasty eats at their entire food truck village every Friday evening! Info HERE.

🦋 Millbrook, Sat Jul 13th, 9am – 10am. Looking at Nature: Butterflies and Skipper Walks at Innisfree Garden.
Join naturalist Barry Haydasz for an exploration of butterflies + moths on the beautiful grounds of Innisfree. Info HERE.

🪷 Saugerties, Sat Jul 13th, 10am – 12pm. Grow Your Own Medicinal Garden + Tincture Making at White Feather Farm.
Exploring common native, naturalized and easy-to-grow medicinal herbs to introduce into your garden. Plus, the demo for making tinctures + more. Info HERE.

🎨 Kingston, Sat Jul 13th, 10am – 4pm. 10th Annual Celebration of the Arts EXPO.
FREE Community-wide event designed to introduce the public to local, working artists + engage them with hands-on opportunities to explore various art forms. Info HERE.

🎶 Fleischmanns, Sat Jul 13th, 5pm – 9pm. Carsie Blanton in Concert: Creative Revolution at Spillian.
An intimate summer house concert featuring acclaimed singer-songwriter + activist Carsie Blanton for the Kirkside Virtual Food Hub. Info HERE.

🎸 Montgomery, Sun Jul 14th, 12pm – 5pm. Rockin’ 80s Fest at City Winery HV.
Grab your neon lights and leg warmers + get transported back in time with a Van Halen Tribute Band, food, drink + more! Info HERE.

🪕 Gardiner, Sun Jul 14th, 3:30pm – 6:30pm. Moonshine Creek Bluegrass at Gardiner Brewing Company.
A high-energy string band from New York’s Hudson Valley, they blend bluegrass roots with warm harmonies, tight picking + a driving sound that will keep you moving! Info HERE.

🍿 Woodstock, Sun Jul 14th, 6pm. Dinner + A Movie: Dazed & Confused + Karaoke at Colony.
Yaaaaaas! Cult classic movie, dinner, drinks, + sing your heart out on a world-class stage. See you there! Info HERE.

👨‍🌾 Explore Hudson Valley’s vibrant Spring to Fall Farmers Markets + CSA, which support small local farms, foster a sense of community, and promote healthy living. From live entertainment to family-friendly activities, they offer a fun and diverse experience for all! Info HERE.