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What to Do in the Hudson Valley This Weekend Mar 7 – Mar 9

By inside + out | March 5, 2025

The Hudson Valley is buzzing this weekend with women’s history, libation tastings, live music, drag, maple sugaring and epic dance parties—where will you be? Take your pick below!

📸 Glenford, Fri Mar 7th + Sat Mar 8th, 2pm – 6pm. In Full Bloom – Women in Our Fifties at Queen of Rogues Gallery.
A powerful exhibit features 53 women over 50, beautifully photographed in black + white, celebrating their strength, wisdom + individuality by Kelly Sinclair. Info HERE.

🍷 Kingston, Fri Mar 7th, 5pm – 6:30pm. Wine Tasting at Eliza Bistro.
An Afternoon with Rhône Valley Producer Hervé Souhaut. Meet + greet and taste his iconic Rhône Valley wines! Info HERE.

🎨 Athens, Fri Mar 7th, 5pm – 7pm. First Fridays at Athens Cultural Center.
New exhibitions, art lovers + drinks await! Join them at the Athens Cultural Center to immerse yourself in art, share ideas, and feel the welcoming vibe. Info HERE.

💃 Tivoli, Fri Mar 7th, 5:30pm. Beers, Bingos + Babes at Lasting Joy Brewery.
Come see the queens twirl for you in between bingo games, where you have a chance to win some truly fabulous prizes. Info HERE.

🎸 Woodstock, Fri Mar 7th, 8pm. Laszlo Lang at Station Bar & Curio.
Growing up immersed in music and festivals, Laszlo has transformed that lifelong inspiration into a powerhouse one-man band, delivering electrifying heavy blues and hard rock. Info HERE.

🎺 Beacon, Fri Mar 7th, 8pm. Soul Purpose Mardi Gras Celebration with The Trojan Horns at Towne Crier Cafe.
Party favors, live music, dinner + drink specials. Plus, dancing + revelry! Info HERE.

🎤 Bearsville, Fri Mar 7th, 8pm. Public Water Supply Band at Tinker Street Tavern!
This (further) upstate rock-indie Americana band is raging across the University + College scene as its six-member band displays an adept, musically trained ability to create relevant music for all generations. Info HERE.

🍁 Saugerties, Sat Mar 8th, 9am – 1pm. A Celebration of Maple Sugaring & Stories w/ Bear Fox at White Feather Farm.
Enjoy a magical morning of maple sugaring, storytelling + community connection with special guest Bear Fox. This event honors the time-honored tradition of maple syrup production while celebrating the cultural heritage of the spring harvest. Info HERE.

🐐 Napanoch, Sat Mar 8th + Sun Mar 9th. 10am + 12pm. Adventure Hike with the Herd.
Experience the magic of hiking with rescued goats through scenic forest trails in the Catskills, bonding with the herd as you explore nature and forage for their favorite treats. Plus, everything is better with GOATS! Info HERE.

🪘Woodstock, Sat Mar 8th, 10am – 1pm. West African Drum + Dance classes at Mountainview Studios.
Weekly African drumming class at 10:30am + dancing class at 11:30am. Shed that winter coat and enjoy dancing to the beat of live drums! Info HERE.

🍁 Margaretville, Sat Mar 8th, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Backyard Maple Sugaring Demonstration.
Join in on a short presentation on how to make maple syrup the simple way at home, followed by a hands-on demonstration of tapping trees, hanging buckets + firing up the backyard evaporator to make a little syrup. Info HERE.

🐸 Copake Falls, Sat Mar 8th, 1pm – 3pm. Amphibian Workshop at Roeliff Jansen Community Library.
Learn about the ones that live in Taconic State Park, how to identify them, and how we can positively impact them. Info HERE.

🍏 Tannersville, Sat Mar 8th, 1pm – 5pm. Meet the Maker: Left Bank Ciders at Scribner’s.
Meet the cider maker at the Lodge and savor their unique, small-batch ciders—crafted with creativity and a deep respect for apples + their surroundings. Info HERE.

🪩 Catskill, Sat Mar 8th, 7pm – 1am. Avalon Winter Gala with Elvis Perkins + Friends at Avalon Lounge.
Fancy Gala with a stacked lineup of entertainment + fun! Info HERE.

🕺 Bearsville, Sat Mar 8th, 8pm – late. 30th Annual Pisces Party with DJ Dave Leonard + Friends at Bearsville Theater.
Dave has been publicly celebrating his birthday to raise money + bring people together to celebrate + dance for 29 years. This will be his 30th + final Pisces Party. Come dance with your friends or meet new ones! Live performances + more. Info HERE.

👠 Kingston, Sat Mar 8th, 9pm. Sirens Burlesque Revue at Night Swim.
Shimmy into the spring with an evening of glamour, joy, and the art of the tease! Info HERE.

🏃‍♀️Kingston, Sun Mar 9th, 11am. Shamrock Practice Run at Keegan Ales.
Meet up with the Keegan Army a week before the annual Shamrock Run to practice running the course. Afterwards, stick around for Sunday Funday as they bar-hop their way back uptown. Info HERE.

📜 Catskill, Sun Mar 9th, 2pm – 3pm. Women’s History Of Thomas Cole National Historic Site.
Learn about the women that lived, labored + made art on the historic property in honor of Women’s History Month. Info HERE.

🎶 Ellenville, Sun Mar 9th, 6:45pm – 9:30pm. The Southbound Writer’s Round at The Common Good.
An intimate, up-close-and-personal concert experience with songwriters Ian Flanigan, Randall Fowler + Jim Ranger. 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.