What to Do in the Hudson Valley This Weekend May 10 – May 12

Mother’s Day mimosas, Apple blossom train tours, Pirate Festival, Art Gala + more! The Hudson Valley has events for everyone. Take your pick below…

🧵Hudson, Fri May 10th, 11am – 5pm. Talking Threads Textile Exhibit at Susan Eley Fine Art Gallery.
Talking Threads showcases seven artists utilizing textiles to craft narratives. Through techniques like sewing, quilting, weaving, and embroidery, they tap into a rich tradition spanning cultures, where textiles serve as a medium to convey societal tales. Info HERE.

🕯️Palenville, Fri May 10th, 6pm. Sip & Pour with Catskills Candle Studio.
Griffin House hosts a candle-making workshop while sipping your favorite drink. Info HERE.

🎸 Kingston, Fri May 10th, 8pm. Vapor Vespers Ghosts Before Breakfast Album Release at Green Kill w/ Martin Foley.
Vapor Vespers is the brainchild of Hudson Valley-based multi-instrumentalist/producer Sal Cataldi (aka Spaghetti Eastern Music) and award-winning Alaska playwright, actor, slam poet and sometime standup comic Mark Muro. Special album release concert and giveaways! Info HERE.

🎭 Catskill, Fri May 10th, 7:30pm. Uncle Vanya at Bridge Street Theater.
During summer, a retired professor and his young wife return to a rural Russian estate, stirring turmoil that exposes hidden emotions, with Conor McPherson’s translation adding humor and humanity to Chekhov’s poignant drama. Info HERE.

🥞 Kinderhook. Sat May 11th, 7am – 11am. Mother’s Day Weekend Bazaar.
Craft + vendor fair under the pavilion + Boy Scout pancake breakfast at the Elk Lodge. Info HERE.

🛠️ Woodstock, Sat May 11th, 10am – 2pm. Woodstock Repair Cafe.
Bring a beloved item for repair to the Mescal Hornbeck Community Center and a volunteer will fix it for free. Info HERE.

🌸 Modena, Sat May 11th + Sun May 12th, 10am – 4pm. Hurds Apple Blossom Festival.
Take in the beauty of the apple blossoms in full bloom at Hurd’s Family Farm. Train + walking tours, cocktails, local farm-to-table food + fun for the kids. Info HERE.

🐩 High Falls, Sat May 11th, 10am. High Falls Pet Show, Pizza Lunch, Children’s Story Hour.
The annual High Falls Pet Show returns with extra activities for kids. Start at the Community Church Parking Lot, hit Ollie’s for Pizza Lunch, & finish @BlueHeronBooksNY for Children’s Story Hour. Info HERE.

🏴‍☠️ New Paltz, Sat May 11th + Sun May 12th, 11am – 6pm. Hudson Valley Pirate Festival.
Captains, crews, wenches, mermaids, fairies. Plus, live entertainment, vendors, food + drinks, games, a children’s area + more! Info HERE.

🐥 Wallkill, Sat May 11th, 12pm – 4pm. Duck Derby on the Wallkill River.
Thousands of yellow rubber ducks will be launched into the Wallkill River at Popp Memorial Park. Rapture show, flower sale, music, baked goods + more! Info HERE.

🖼️ Beacon, Sat May 11th, 11am – 9pm. Beacon Second Saturdays.
Second Saturday is a lively day-to-night celebration of Beacon’s galleries, restaurants, and other businesses on the second Saturday of each month. Info HERE.

✍️ Livingston Manor, Sat May 11th, 2pm – 4pm. David Coggins Book-signing at Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum.
David Coggins is an award-winning writer, artist and set designer. He’ll be discussing his new book, The Believer: A Year in the Fly-Fishing Life. Info HERE.

🥂 New Paltz, Sat May 11th + Sun May 12th, 2pm – 5pm. Mimosas + Mother’s Day at Robibero Winery.
Celebrate Mother’s Day by bringing Mom to the winery for a relaxing day with live music, wood-fired pizza, and a build-your-own mimosa bar. Info HERE.

📖 Ghent, Sat May 11th, 5pm – 6pm. Art Omi: Writers Reading at Art Omi.
Art Omi writers from around the globe will share new and in-progress writing produced during their residence at Art Omi. Hear an uncommon variety of provocative, funny, innovative + surprising literary voices from a range of traditions, all in one place. Info HERE.

🎠 Kingston, Sat May 11th, 6pm – 9pm. ArtPort Kingston Blooms Gala.
Get dressed to impress, mingling with featured artists while enjoying craft food and beverage creations by local chefs, mixologists, and alchemists. Circus performances, live music, a silent auction, and more! Info HERE.

🌸 New Paltz, Sun May 12th, 1pm – 3pm. Rachel Loshak at Rail Trail Cafe.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with one of the sweetest voices in the Hudson Valley. Info HERE.

🎼 Saugerties, Sun May 12th, 7pm. Penguin Cafe Orchestra music with Simon’s Dream at The Local.
An exciting night with the famous avant-pop band’s two original members and a lineup of local legends to guarantee a blast from your past! 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.

👉 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!