What to Do in the Hudson Valley This Weekend Jun 6 – Jun 8

HAPPY PRIDE! Parades, sunsets on the Hudson River, BBQs, music in the park—June is off to a joyful start across the Hudson Valley! Something for everyone. Take your pick below…

🏳️‍🌈 Woodstock, Fri Jun 6th, 6pm – 9pm. PRIDE Opening Party + Honky Tonk Happy Hour w/ Andrea Maddox & The Hey Y’alls at Station Bar & Curio.
Kick up your heels, raise the flag and a glass—proceeds support Woodstock NY Pride! Info HERE.

♻️ Kingston, Fri Jun 6th, 4pm – 6:30pm. Session 3 of Master Composter + Recycler Workshops at Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency.
Want to become a certified expert in waste, recycling, and composting? Volunteer as a Master Recycler + help reduce community waste through hands-on conservation techniques. You’ll get free training, connect with like-minded neighbors and have fun volunteering at local festivals + events! Info HERE.

🎸 Saugerties, Fri Jun 6th, 6:30pm Sunset Concert Series at Tina Chorvas Park.
The free Sunset Concerts return with Marc Delgado and Michele Gedney, kicking off a summer of great music on First Fridays through September. Info HERE.

🌅 Athens, Fri Jun 6th, 7pm + 8pm. Sightseeing: Sunset Cruise + Twilight Cruise with Hudson Ferry Co.
The colors on the river are spectacular. Take a sunset cruise around the lighthouse. You won’t be disappointed! Info HERE.

🎸 West Kill, Sat Jun 7th, 3pm. Spaghetti Eastern at West Kill Taproom + Brewery.
Spaghetti Eastern Music is the genre-blending solo project of Hudson Valley’s Sal Cataldi, mixing funky acid jazz guitar, ambient soundscapes, and stripped-down acoustic ballads. Info HERE.

🎨 Woodstock, Sat Jun 7th + Sun Jun 8th, 4pm – 6pm + 2pm. “Tough Wood” Opening Reception + Art Panel Discussion at Kleinert/James Center for the Arts.
Opening on Saturday and on Sunday, Seph Rodney, a well-known art writer, will moderate a discussion with artist Andrew Lyght and exhibition curator Osi Audu about the exhibition. Info HERE.

👢Woodstock, Sat Jun 7th, 5pm – 8pm. Barn Folic at Woodstock School of Art (SOLD OUT)
You’re invited to an evening of BBQ, honky-tonk tunes, and community spirit to support the renovation of our historic barn. Info HERE.

🛠️ Saugerties, Sat Jun 7th, 10am – 2pm. Saugerties Repair Cafe at the Saugerties Senior Center.
Bring a beloved item for repair to the Senior Center + a volunteer will fix it for free. Info HERE.

🎶 Woodstock, Sat Jun 7th, 12pm – 5pm. Open House at Maverick Concerts.
Maverick Concerts invites families to a free open house celebrating Woodstock’s first arts colony, featuring live music, interactive kids’ activities, local food, and the chance to explore a uniquely stunning acoustic space. Info HERE.

🦪 Beacon, Sat Jun 7th + Sun Jun 8th, 12pm – 7pm. Oyster Party at Hudson Valley Brewery.
Serving freshly shucked oysters at a pop-up raw bar, sip craft brews and catch up with friends—both new + old! Info HERE.

🥩 West Park, Sun Jun 8th, 12pm. The Steamship Roast Event at RMV Cellars.
An epic slow-cooked, massive 50–75 lb cut of beef on the bone, carved to order + served hot off the roast with potato salad, slaw, ramp chimichurri + horseradish cream—a new tradition in the making. Info HERE.

🏳️‍🌈 Woodstock, Sun Jun 8th, 1pm. PRIDE Parade + Family Community Celebration at Colony.
A joyful parade from Comeau to Colony for an afterglow family + neighbors celebration! Info HERE.

🎸 Elizaville, Sun Jun 8th, 1pm – 6pm. Mick Lynch at Vosburgh Brewing.
Join Dublin’s Mick Lynch for an unforgettable night of timeless Irish tunes, Rock + Pop classics—plus original songs—having captivated audiences alongside legends like The Waterboys, Damien Rice + Ani DiFranco. Info HERE.

🖼️ Saugerties, Sun Jun 8th, 4pm – 5pm. Opening Reception “Paper Spells” at The Lamb Center.
*Paper Spell* is a collaborative group exhibition with the Elm St. Art Salon—women artists and writers using images and words as spells to channel positive energy in challenging times. Info HERE.

🎶 West Coxsackie, Sun Jun 8th, 6pm – 10pm. Nashville Songwriter Experience at Owls Hoot Barn.
Bringing the spirit of Nashville to Coxsackie with an intimate evening of acoustic performances, surprise songwriters + storytelling in a seated, immersive setting. Enjoy cocktails, great food and more. Info HERE.

👨‍🌾 Explore Hudson Valley’s vibrant SPRING to FALL Farmers Markets, Marketplaces, and Community-Shared Agriculture (CSA).
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.

Photo by Urana Kinlen

👉 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!