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

Markets, crafts, music, and holiday cheer—this weekend the Hudson Valley is bursting with festive events for everyone. Take your pick below…

🎁 Hudson, Fri Dec 12th – Sun Dec 14th, 11am – 5pm. Holiday Market at the Cannonball Factory.
A warm, festive pop-up with 75+ vendors offering artisan eats, vintage treasures, handcrafted gifts, local sips, and art + home goods for holiday inspiration. Info HERE.

🍸 Shokan, Fri Dec 12th + Sat Dec 14th. 5pm – 7pm. GET DECKED! at Studio Hinterland.
Opening Cocktail Party on Friday + vivid exhibition charting the wild evolution of holiday décor—from ancient solstice rites + shamanic roots to modern, psychedelic, and delightfully absurd expressions. Explore the sacred, the playful + everything in between. Info HERE.

📷 Woodstock, Fri Dec 12th, 5pm. “Ever Since” Photo Exhibit by Juliet Lofaro at The Studio.
Celebrate a mid-show holiday gathering with the photographer and explore the work up close. Info HERE.

🎅 Clintondale, Fri Dec 12th, 5pm – 9pm. Minard’s Family Farm’s Christmas Wonderland Spectacular Village of Lights!
Step into a festive Christmas village with lights, crafts, wagon rides, Santa visits, the Reindeer Express train, candy cane bowling, treats, and fun for all ages. Info HERE.

🎶 Tivoli, Fri Dec 12th, 8pm. Holidelic at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park.
Holidelic brings funk to the holidays as Bradley, aka Papadelic, leads an ensemble of top musicians in original songs and reimagined classics for a high-energy, festive experience. Info HERE.

🛍️ Kingston, Sat Dec 13th + Sun Dec 14th, 10am – 5pm. The Fuller Market at the Fuller Building.
Uncover unique gifts from 30+ local makers & Sip coffee + spirits from @stockadetavern, food, groove to vinyl with DJ Will + more! Info HERE.

🎄Germantown, Sat Dec 13th, 10am – 8pm. Winter Glow Festival.
Celebrate the season with morning markets at Palatine Park and Palatine Manor, plus a Gingerbread Village with crafts and cookies at the Firehouse. As the sun sets, enjoy the Hamlet Luminaries & Holiday Lights Tour, carolers, tree lighting, bonfire, Santa visits, live music, face-painting, library crafts, food vendors, sauna at Big Towel, and a holiday raffle—fun for the whole family. Info HERE.

🎄 Rhinebeck, Sat Dec 13th, 11am – 3pm. Holiday Fair at Southlands.
A joyful, cozy and full of simple holiday magic—pony rides, a holiday market, festive crafts, Santa, face painting, wood-fired pizza, hot chocolate, + a bonfire going all afternoon. Info HERE.

🛍️ Callicoon, Sat Dec 13th + Sun 14th, 11am – 5pm. Holiday Makers Market at The Farmhouse Project.
50+ makers and dealers fill the tavern with pottery, baskets, textiles, and more—plus warm broth, handmade brooms, whittled spoons, and festive carols. A cozy, curated market celebrating craft, community, and seasonal magic. Info HERE.

☃️ Woodstock, Sat Dec 13th + Sun Dec 14th, 11am – 5pm. Holiday Arts + Crafts Fair at Mountainview Studio.
Local vendors for shopping, art, and food. Info HERE.

🎩 Athens, Sat Dec 13th, 1pm – 5pm. Athens Victorian Stroll at Athens Cultural Center.
A festive, family-friendly day with activities + treats throughout the historic village—Victorian Santa, craft vendors, live music, ice skating, performances, trolley rides, hands-on fun for kids, and plenty of seasonal surprises. Festivities wrap up at Riverfront Park with a tree lighting, caroling, s’mores, and a holiday bonfire. Info HERE.

🎸 New Paltz, Sat Dec 13th, 7pm. LaMP at The Lemon Squeeze.
Interstate jammers LaMP—Russ Lawton and Ray Paczkowski of Trey Anastasio Band with Joe Russo’s Almost Dead guitarist Scott Metzger—bring their tight, improv-driven sound to New Paltz, touring behind their new album One Of Us. Expect high-energy grooves and rock ’n’ roll abandon. Info HERE.

👢 Hudson, Sat Dec 13th, 7pm – 10pm. Country Line Dancing at Union Street Brewing.
Grab a pint and get ready to boot scoot for all levels, dancing and having a Hoot! Info HERE.

🎄Bearsville, Sat Dec 13th, 8pm. A Maxwell Parsley Christmas Show at Bearsville Theater.
Chris Maxwell and Ambassador Parsley return with director Michael Quinn for their hilarious annual Christmas show—now a local tradition. They’ll be joined by Dave Hill, Marco Benevento, Zach Djanikian, Kendra McKinley, Megan Lui, Bobby Tisdale, Andy Shernoff, and more. Come for the original holiday music, stay for the fun. Get tickets now—this one sells out. Proceeds benefiting FAMILY of Woodstock. Info HERE.

🎂 Mt Tremper, Sun Dec 14th, 4 – 9pm. 2nd Anniversary Party at Oliver’s.
Two years of Oliver’s! Enjoy live music, small bites, and classic cocktails by the fire. Come raise a glass with them. Info HERE.

🎶 Kingston, Sun Dec 14th, 5pm. Seán Heely’s Celtic Christmas at Assembly.
Experience the virtuosity of Seán Heely, U.S. National Scottish Fiddle and Gaelic Song Champion, as he blends fiery tradition with classical finesse—an acclaimed performer whose Celtic artistry captivates audiences everywhere. Info HERE.

👩‍🌾 Explore the Bounty of Winter at Hudson Valley Farmers Markets + CSAs
These cozy seasonal pop-ups turn cold-weather weekends into lively celebrations of local food, makers and culture! 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!