What to Do in the Hudson Valley This Weekend Aug 15 – Aug 17

Sunflower Fest, live music, outdoor thrills, artsy vibes + family fun! There’s a little something for everyone in the Hudson Valley. Take your pick below…

🧗 Hillsdale, Fri Aug 15th – Sun Aug 17th, 10am – 5:30pm. Aerial Adventure Park at Catamount Mountain Resort.
Experience the thrill of one of New England’s largest aerial parks, featuring 9 tree-top courses, ziplines, and obstacles for all skill levels. Enjoy 3 hours of climbing fun with expert staff, gear included! Info HERE.

🌻 Leeds, Fri Aug 15th – Sun Aug 17th, 11am – 7pm. Sunflower + Sangria Festival at Meadowbrook Farm.
Vendors, food trucks, wine + beer, live music and tons of Sunflowers! Info HERE.

🖼️ Beacon, Fri Aug 15th, 6pm – 9pm. Empire of the Gods at Bank Art Gallery.
A group exhibition explores contemporary takes on mythology, symbolism and spiritual iconography through sculpture, painting + installation. Info HERE.

🎶 Annandale-on-Hudson, Fri Aug 15th – Sun Aug 17th, The 35th Bard Music Festival at Fisher Center.
Presenting eleven bold, themed concerts exploring the life + work of prolific yet underrecognized 20th-century composer Bohuslav Martinů. Info HERE.

🦚 Kingston, Sat Aug 16th, 12pm – Hudson Valley Caribbean Festival at Kingston Point Beach.
Enjoy the festive culture of the Caribbean at this fun, family-friendly carnival with face painting, a costume contest, a colorful parade, DJs, arts + crafts, food vendors + more! Info HERE.

⛵️ Hudson, Sat Aug 16th, 2:30pm – 4:30pm. Plastics + The Hudson River Educational Sail at Henry Hudson Riverfront Park.
Join Dr. Megan Wolff for a 90-minute sail exploring the impacts of plastic pollution on wildlife + human health, and discover actions we can take to address it. Info HERE.

🎤 Woodstock, Sat Aug 16th, 4pm. Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan at Colony Woodstock.
Outdoor show with a Grammy-nominated artist singing her soulful reinterpretations of Bob Dylan’s songs on stage. Info HERE.

📷 Millbrook, Sat Aug 16th, 4pm – 6pm. Mastering Nature + Garden Photography on Your Smartphone at Dutchess Day School.
Join acclaimed photographer Steve Silk for a lecture on capturing stunning garden + nature photos with your smartphone, focusing on exposure, composition, and editing techniques. Info HERE.

🧖‍♀️ Athens, Sat Aug 16th, 4:30pm – 9pm. The Goddess Party Summer Music Series at Athens Riverfront Park.
Founded in 2023, The Goddess Party is a Hudson Valley collective that unites people in powerful goddess energy through collaborative singing + shared artistic expression. Info HERE.

👢Clermont, Sat Aug 16th, 6pm – closing. Line Dancing with Doubledee Duke at The Tin Barn.
Enjoy another unforgettable night dancing with DoubleDee Duke + Juice Branch Catering! Info HERE.

🌙 Gardiner, Sat, Aug 16th, 7pm – 10:30pm. A Taste of DREAM at Clove Valley Farm.
A culinary theater experience with live music, storytelling, ecstatic dance + communal dining. Come dressed in dreamy garb, with or without a mask. Bring an instrument! Info HERE.

🎼 Saratoga, Sat Aug 16, 7:30pm. Harry Potter + the Half-Blood Prince™ at SPAC.
Relive the magic of “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™” LIVE in concert with the film on the big screen + a live performance by The Philadelphia Orchestra. Info HERE.

🦄 Kingston, Sat Aug 16th, 8pm – 11pm. Sizzling Summer Fling at Unicorn Bar.
Hudson Valley Pole and DRIP! close out the summer with a high-energy night of live music, pole arts + a funk-fueled dance party. Info HERE.

🏃‍♀️ Millbrook, Sun Aug 17th, 10am – 5pm. 5k Wine Run at Millbrook Vineyard.
You can walk, skip or run in this exciting annual event that features the amazing scenery + landscape of the vineyards. Info HERE.

🎸 Woodstock, Sun Aug 17, 2pm – 7pm. Democracy Rocks! Concert with Kate Pierson at the Colony Woodstock (SOLD OUT!).
Rockstar lineup with founding B-52s member Kate Pierson + Ken Maiuri; folk rock, blues + country musician Larry Campbell; Gail Ann Dorsey; jazz + blues musicians The Bruce Katz Band; blues legend Guy Davis; singer/songwriter Simi Stone with Philip Marshall; Woodstock’s own Bob Cats with Jerry Marotta and Emcee DJ Dave Leonard! Read more 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 Om Media courtesy of Seasoned Gives

👉 Know of more cool events happening in the Hudson Valley/Catskills area?
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Have a wonderful weekend from Inside+Out Upstate NY!