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Hudson Valley Events

Tasting Experience

Wined Up Wednesday

22

JAN

Free to Attend

5:30pm

Wined Up Wednesday

Calling Wine Lovers

Introducing Wined Up Wednesdays, a monthly educational series at the Neverstill Wines tasting room. Each session, held from 5:30-7 PM, will focus on a different topic in the world of wine. We will cover areas such as winemaking, vineyard practices and the art of tasting. Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or simply curious about the world of wine, this is your chance to deepen your knowledge and refine your palate with the help of our team.

Neverstill

739 Warren St

Hudson, NY

For The Arts

Albany Chef’s Wine & Dine

23

JAN

THUR - SUN

$75 & UP

5pm

Albany Chef’s Wine & Dine

Food & Wine Festival

Over the course of three days, this highly anticipated festival showcases Albany’s restaurants, chefs, and their innovative cuisine. The festival also educates on healthy sustainable agriculture and raises funds for the support and preservation of the nonprofit arts community in Albany.

Albany Capital Center

55 Eagle St

Albany, NY

Where Everything is Ice!

Funky Ice Fest

24

JAN

FRI - SAT 1/24 - 2/1

Free to Attend

5pm - 10pm

Funky Ice Fest

Family Friendly Event

It's time once again to bring the FUNK. Visit the Grooviest Ice Bar in the Adirondacks and enjoy plenty of Handcrafted Cocktails made from Local Spirits, ADK Brewery Beer, Ice Sculptures, Food Specials, and much more! Entry is FREE and this is a family-friendly event.

Adirondack Pub & Brewery

33 Canada Street

Lake George, NY

Presents: FIREWATER!

The No Ring Circus

24

JAN

$28.52 & Up

9pm

The No Ring Circus

Sinful. Spectacular. Unforgettable!

Step right up for a night of sin, firewater, and unforgettable performances! The infamous No Ring Circus is taking over Hudson Brewing Company for one night only, bringing you sideshow, drag, circus, and burlesque like you’ve never seen before.

Hudson Brewing Company

99 South 3rd St

Hudson, NY

LOVE A Little More

LGBTQ+ Ski & Ride Weekend

25

JAN

SAT & SUN

9am

LGBTQ+ Ski & Ride Weekend

LGBTQ Event

This weekend-long event at Hunter Mountain includes some super-fun activities. Beyond the skiing and snowboarding there’s Drag Bingo and Drag Breakfast. The mountain will sparkle

Hunter Mountain

64 Klein Ave

Hunter, NY

All Things Whiskey

Bourbon, Whiskey & Rye Experience

25

JAN

$75 & Up!

11am - 3pm

Bourbon, Whiskey & Rye Experience

Calling all whiskey lovers!

Presented by Boutique Wines, Spirits, and Ciders, this spirits festival is a one-of-a-kind celebration of all things whiskey. During the experience, passionate distillers and brand representatives will be on hand to answer questions and highlight the craftsmanship that goes into each bottle. The stellar whiskey lineup will feature domestic products and beyond.

Hyatt House Fishkill

100 Westage Dr

Fishkill, NY

with Justin Wexler

Winter Seasonal Walk

25

JAN

Free to Attend

1pm - 3pm

Winter Seasonal Walk

Family Friendly Event

New to Winter hiking? This is a low-stress way to begin and perhaps meet some folks who will hike with you in future. The Greene Land Trust is hosting this 2-hour walk lead by ethnoecologist Justin Wexler that follows the Hudson River at Brandow Point in Athens. This is a relatively easy walk during which participants will learn about winter in the Hudson Valley through the lens of Northeastern Native languages, history, and folklore.

The Greene Land Trust

Athens, NY

Macarthur's Riverview Restaurant

Winter Tea

25

JAN

1/25 & 1/22

3pm -5pm

Winter Tea

Delightful Tea!

Warm up this winter at the Historic Thayer Hotel at West Point. Delight your senses during this afternoon filled with scones, tea sandwiches, sweets, and a selection of Harney and Sons tea from right in the Hudson Valley and enjoy the view as you sit in the hotel’s riverview restaurant.

Thayer Hotel

674 Thayer Rd

West Point, NY

A Robert Burns Celebration

The Hallowed Haggis

25

JAN

$70

5pm

The Hallowed Haggis

Winter Celebration!

Come push against the darkness, and join us for our fifth annual seriously silly celebration of the words and song of the Ploughman Poet, Robert Burns. Indulge your whimsy, and join in the revelry as we enjoy the smoky taste of great whiskey, the play of candlelight against silver, the wail of the bagpipes, the Spillian Haggis Games, and a great feast of the Hallowed Haggis… Hilarity will ensue.

Spillian

50 Fleischmanns Heights Rd

Fleischmanns, NY

All Things Weddings

Wedding & Bridal Expo

26

JAN

$10

11am - 4pm

Wedding & Bridal Expo

Calling all Brides

Getting hitched in the Hudson Valley? Stop by this expo at the Westchester County Center to shop for nearly every detail of your big day. Vendors offering planning, decorating, catering, and music services will be on-site, along with jewelers, floral designers, and tailors

Westchester County Center

198 Central Ave

White Plains, NY

With Tea Tasting

Valentines Heart Bowls & Plates

29

JAN

$80

6pm - 8pm

Valentines Heart Bowls & Plates

Creative, Heartfelt, Relaxing

Celebrate love and creativity this Valentine’s season at Watergrasshill with Nature's Impact! Join Serena for a hands-on pottery workshop where you’ll mold, shape, and paint your own heart-shaped plate or bowl. Learn handbuilding techniques, add a personal touch with vibrant underglazes (think reds and pinks!), and sip on herbal teas that promote love and healing. All materials are included, along with firing service. Your one-of-a-kind piece will be ready to cherish or gift in 4-8 weeks. Perfect for a date, friends, or solo self-love!

Watergrasshill B&B

105 Phillies Bridge Rd

New Paltz, NY

Live Stage Version

The Price Is Right Live!

29

JAN

VIP Tickets Available

7:30pm

The Price Is Right Live!

Family Friendly Event

The live stage version of the classic television game show brings family-friendly entertainment to the MJN Convention Center. Audience members will be selected at random to compete in games and spin the wheel for a chance to win an array of prizes.

MJN Convention Center

14 Civic Center Plaza

Poughkeepsie, NY

One of the Oldest Winter Carnivals

Saranac Lake Winter Carnival,

31

JAN

1/31 - 2/9

Free to Attend

Saranac Lake Winter Carnival,

Family Friendly Event

The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival, will run from January 31 to February 9 and features a variety of festivities such as an ice palace, parades, sporting events, and fireworks. Long Lake and Saranac Lake.

Downtown

Saranac Lake, NY

Craft a One of Kind Vase

Valentine’s Vase Workshop

31

JAN

$85

4:30pm - 6pm

Valentine’s Vase Workshop

Valentine's Workshop

Celebrate love and creativity at our Valentine’s Vase Workshop! Craft a unique vase perfect for flowers, love notes, or as a heartfelt decor piece. Guided by inspiration and intuitive techniques, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind keepsake while sipping on a flight of Fishkill Farms’ Treasury Cider. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and love for crafting!

Fishkill Farms

9 Fishkill Farm Rd

Hopewell Junction, NY

Music Gathering

Winter Hoot

31

JAN

FRI - SUN

Ticket Packages Available

6pm

Winter Hoot

Family Friendly Event

The Winter Hoot is a down-home, down-to-earth, music gathering where everyone is welcome and there's joy to spare. Located at the Ashokan Center. The event begins with a Friday dinner, concert, and jam, continues with music, fun activities, and dancing all day/night on Saturday, and ends with yoga and a farewell singalong on Sunday. Don't miss the blacksmithing, mini concerts in the pewter shop, kids zone activities, local food & libations!

Ashokan Center

477 Beaverkill Rd

Olivebridge, NY

Premier Wing Event

Hudson Valley Wingfest 18

1

FEB

$41.95 & Up

5pm - 8:30pm

Hudson Valley Wingfest 18

"Bring and Wing It"!

We are planning the largest and most delectable wing festival to date, featuring an expanded lineup of wing restaurants, food trucks, and caterers offering unique flavors. Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite wing establishment as the best compete to be crowned the King of the Wings. The event will also showcase exceptional music from talented bands, games, prizes, and an overall enjoyable evening.

MJN Convention Center

14 Civic Center Plaza

Poughkeepsie, NY

Weekend Workshop

Wild Ideas Creative Retreat

7

FEB

FRI - SUN

$235 for the Weekend

3pm

Wild Ideas Creative Retreat

Creative Workshop

Your chance to escape to the magic creative energy of Spillian for a weekend to work on that wild idea that has been burning a hole in your brain. Join us for a gentle convivium and chance for solo time to imagine deeply. We’ll provide sustenance throughout the weekend – a light dinner on Friday; breakfast, lunch and a bigger feast on Saturday; and breakfast on Sunday. And of course coffee, tea (including our own magical herbal offering, Cat’s Love Tea, with spearmint, rose petals, elderberries, sumac, and more), and adult libations will be at the ready.

Spillian

50 Fleischmanns Heights Rd

Fleischmanns, NY

Celebration of Love

A Bohemian Valentine

15

FEB

$65

5pm

A Bohemian Valentine

Valentine's Celebration

Join us for the third annual Absinthe Makes the Heart Grow Fonder: A Bohemian Valentine as the Green Fairy presides at a Bohemian celebration of love.

Come wanderers, vagabonds, and adventurers…and come as your favorite bohemian! Think Monmartre in Paris, think Plaff’s Beer Cellar in Manhattan, think the early days of the Bohemian Grove in Sonoma County… Artists, writers, and defiers of convention all.

Spillian

50 Fleischmanns Heights Rd

Fleischmanns, NY

Show your Upstate Pride

Catskillin it Merch

Upstate & Great

Upstate & Great
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