Hudson Valley Events
Tasting Experience
Wined Up Wednesday
22
JAN
Free to Attend
5:30pm
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
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
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
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
All Things Whiskey
Bourbon, Whiskey & Rye Experience
25
JAN
$75 & Up!
11am - 3pm
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
"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
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
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