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Chris Baker teaching people about mushrooms with her book at White Feather Farm in Saugerties NY

What to Do in the Hudson Valley This Weekend Sep 19 – Sep 21

By inside + out | September 17, 2025

From art openings + boundary-pushing music to bluegrass, mushroom fun, grape stomping, fall festivals and comedy under the stars—Hudson Valley brings it! Take your pick below…

🖼️ Willow, Fri Sep 19th, 5pm – 7pm. James Cox 35th Anniversary + Art Opening for Zhang Hongnian.
Celebrate the gallery’s 35th with “Echoes of Life,” featuring Zhang Hongnian’s figurative works, landscapes + local scenes. Read more HERE.

🎵 Hudson, Fri Sep 19th + Sat Sep 20th, 5pm – late. SoundScape at Basilica Hudson.
A weekend of boundary-pushing music, art + poetry with immersive performances from dark hip hop to experimental folk. Info HERE.

👑 Kingston, Fri Sep 19th, 6pm – 8pm. “Recessive Jean” Performance at ArtPort Kingston.
A 2-night series of work-in-progress performances by Georgi @iamsorryforyourlost, musician Sean Hoots and drummer Peter Bogdanos, blending music, comedy + spoken word into a 20-chapter exploration of what it means to be a redhead—and beyond. Info HERE.

🪕 Kingston, Fri Sep 19th, 7pm – 9pm. The Catskill Mountain String Band at Tilda’s Kitchen.
A quartet blending bluegrass, country, and old-time traditions with tight harmonies + energetic picking. Info HERE.

🎸Arkville, Fri Sep 19th, 7pm – 9pm. Lara Hope Band at Union Grove Distillery.
Hailed as the Northeast’s premier roots rock ’n’ roll outfit, Lara Hope & the Ark-Tones serve up a retro-inspired sound that’s as timeless as it is electrifying. Info HERE.

🪉 Kingston, Fri Sep 19th, 8pm. Mikaela Davis at Assembly.
Five years after her debut, Hudson Valley artist Mikaela Davis—who has shared the stage with Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Christian McBride, Bon Iver, Lake Street Dive, and Circles Around the Sun—releases “And Southern Star,” a collaborative album shaped by her closest bandmates. Read more about Mikaela HERE. Tickets HERE.

🍄‍🟫 Saugerties, Sat Sep 20th, 11am – 12pm. Little Seedlings: Fungi Fun at White Feather Farm.
Little Seedlings Monthly Series invites young explorers ages 3–7 and their caregivers to discover the world of mushrooms—exploring the woods, collecting specimens, learning about fungi’s role in the ecosystem and creating mushroom paper. Info HERE.

🌱 Margaretville, Sat Sep 20th, 11am – 4pm. Margaretville Cauliflower Festival at Village Park.
All across the town, there will be special Cauliflower-focused events, vendors, food, art, live music and more! Info HERE.

🍇 New Paltz, Sat Sep 20th + Sun Sep 21st, 11am – 5:30pm. Grape Stomping Festival at Robibero Winery.
Stomp grapes, sip wine + sangria, enjoy wood-fired pizza, live music, lawn games + a bonfire—family + pet friendly! Bring a blanket, chair + towel for your feet. Info HERE.

🤲 Pleasant Valley, Sat Sept 20th, 12pm – 6pm. Angels of Rock at Freedom Park.
An incredible day of live local music, delicious food and craft drinks awaits—all to benefit Angels of Light, with 100% of proceeds supporting the cause. Info HERE.

🌾 Woodstock, Sat Sep 20th, 1pm – 4pm. The 4th Annual Scarecrow Festival at The Comeau.
This year’s Fall Festival features new activities, favorite traditions like Pumpkin Painting, and vendors across the Shakespeare Lawn. Info HERE.

🎸 Accord, Sat Sep 20th + Sun Sep 21st, 1pm – 9pm. Woodist Festival at Arrowood Farms.
Music fest feature artists performing on two stages in addition to great local food vendors, craft beer + more Info HERE.

🦆 Kingston, Sat Sep 20th, 5pm – 7pm. “Zena Woods” Opening Reception at Chicory Naturalist.
This exhibition features 125 bird species observed over seven months in the Zena Woods, a deeply personal documentation of the forest’s rich biodiversity. Info HERE.

🎞️ Kingston, Sat Sep 20th, 5pm – 8pm. Opening Reception for Fall 2025 Exhibitions at CPW.
Opening at CPW, “Everyday Culture” presents four exhibitions exploring community, identity and creative expression—from documentary projects and historic Black photography to contemporary visions by Rahim Fortune and local artists in “In Common Practice.” Info HERE.

🤡 Olivebridge, Sat Sep 20th, 7pm – 9pm. Comedy at Tetta’s.
Stand-up, fire pit vibes + top comics hosted by @comediankeithprince. Bring a chair, blanket and friends for a night of laughs under the stars! Info HERE.

🎶 Hudson, Sat Sep 20th, 7pm – 10pm. múm at Hudson Hall.
Icelandic electro-acoustic band múm blends whispered vocals, unconventional instruments, and stuttering electronic beats into glacial, intricate soundscapes. Info HERE.

🧘‍♀️ Woodstock, Sun Sep 21st. Embodied Equinox with Hari + Jenn at Mountainview Studios.
Forest bath, kundalini yoga + gong bath, vegetarian harvest lunch, sauna, cold plunge + hot tub in community. 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.

Photos courtesy of White Feather Farm of Chris Baker @chicorynaturalist

👉 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!

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