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Saturday, August 16, 2025
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
This free bus service brings you from Albany to popular outdoor locations where you can enjoy free programming on most weekends. Take a guided walk, try out bird identification, or simply get to know nature... there's so much to do! https://www.mohawkhudson.org/nature-bus.
Registration: Required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Thacher State Park
This free bus service brings you from Albany to popular outdoor locations where you can enjoy free programming on most weekends. Take a guided walk, try out bird identification, or simply get to know nature... there's so much to do! https://www.mohawkhudson.org/nature-bus.
Registration: Required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
Join Friends of John Jay Homestead in Katonah Village at 190 Katonah Ave in Lot #2 for the 15th annual Farm Market season. This market is a weekly outdoor, certified market which provides the finest New York-grown, fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, seafood, breads, specialty items and more. Every Saturday, customers can expect to find certified organic and biodynamic produce, ethically-raised, organic meat and eggs, as well as a wide variety of artisan food items with dozens of weekly vendors and live music. Members Only First Pick 9:00am to 9:30am. Learn more about the Farm Market and join the newsletter to keep up with which vendors will be in attendance each week at https://bit.ly/farmmarketjjh.
Registration: Not required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
Sponsored by the Lake Placid
Public Library, John Brown Lives, The Bookstore Plus, and the Office of Parks.
Free family fun: participate in sessions with children's book authors and
illustrators, engage in fun activities, meet and speak with your favorite
authors and learn about your favorite books.
Registration: Not required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
Enjoy guided tours of the battlefield on the hour Saturday
at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00. Visitors will be led through the
major points of interest in the First Engagement of the battle. A mix of
driving and walking is required. No RSVP necessary. Call 518-860-9094 or e-mail
david.pitlyk@parks.ny.gov for
additional details.
Registration: Not required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join an educator on a slow nature stroll to identify some of the park's magnificent trees!
Registration: Not required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
10:00am-6:00pm Scavenger Hunt Get
Clue Sheet at the Entrance Booth.
10:00am -12:00pm Crafts Location:
Tent at Entrance. 1:00-2:00pm Spooky Animal Program
Location: Beach. 2:00-3:00pm Halloween Bingo
Location: Tent at Entrance. 3:00pm – 4:30pm Hay Ride Location:
Ballfield. 5:30pm Parade Location: Entrance
to Loop A DRESS UP IN YOUR HALLOWEEN COSTUME AND JOIN THE PARADE !
6:00-8:00pm Trick or Treat!
Location: Any campsite with a pumpkin on the Site post.
8:15pm Movie Location: Tent at
Entrance. Parking is limited. Registration
is required for those without a campground reservation. Call 518-872-0800 to
register.
Registration: Required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
No experience necessary. Participants must know how to swim. Board capacity is 225 lbs. All classes are weather dependent. Cost: $55-bring your own board, $75 includes class and paddle board rental. Ages 16+ Register here: https://jaiyogaschool.com/events-workshops.
Registration: Required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Step back into a simpler time and play like it's 1750! Staff from Philipse Manor Hall will be going on the road to our sister site, the Upper Mills at Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow, NY. Try your hand at old-fashioned games like "Lil' Graces" and stilts, or make your own whirligigs and ragdolls. There will also be a special drumming workshop with KoSankofa. Philipse Manor Hall will provide historical games and fun. Stop by and say hello! Learn more at https://hudsonvalley.org/summer-saturdays-at-philipsburg-manor/.
Registration: Required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Worried about local coyotes and bears within Rockefeller State Park Preserve and your neighborhood? Join RSPP Program Coordinator and certified Leave No Trace Instructor Martha Bierut to learn best practices for minimizing you and your family's risk of harmful wildlife encounters. Capacity: 40. Cost: $4. Parking: $6 per vehicle. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This 90-minute walk in the village of Staatsburg will explore the estate's close relationship with the nearby village and its connection to the Mills family. A guide will discuss historic buildings and highlight hidden locations in the village that demonstrate Staatsburg's vibrant past and the lasting legacy of Ruth and Ogden Mills beyond the estate walls. Cost: free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Thacher State Park
No experience necessary. Participants must know how to swim. Board capacity is 225 lbs. All classes are weather dependent. Cost: $55-bring your own board, $75 includes class and paddle board rental. Ages 16+ Register here: https://jaiyogaschool.com/events-workshops.
Registration: Required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
10:00am-6:00pm Scavenger Hunt Get
Clue Sheet at the Entrance Booth.
10:00am -12:00pm Crafts Location:
Tent at Entrance. 1:00-2:00pm Spooky Animal Program
Location: Beach. 2:00-3:00pm Halloween Bingo
Location: Tent at Entrance. 3:00pm – 4:30pm Hay Ride Location:
Ballfield. 5:30pm Parade Location: Entrance
to Loop A DRESS UP IN YOUR HALLOWEEN COSTUME AND JOIN THE PARADE !
6:00-8:00pm Trick or Treat!
Location: Any campsite with a pumpkin on the Site post.
8:15pm Movie Location: Tent at
Entrance. Parking is limited. Registration
is required for those without a campground reservation. Call 518-872-0800 to
register.
Registration: Required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
Come get your hands dirty with Harvesting History educators Leslie and Lila by starting seeds for your Fall garden! Learn all about your favorite Fall fruits and vegetables, discover some new varieties of old favorites and plant seeds to take home for your own home garden. All ages are welcome and encouraged!
Registration: Not required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10a.m., 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise speci-fied.
Registration: Not required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10a.m., 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise speci-fied.
Registration: Not required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Mine Kill State Park
Join us at the pool parking lot for a cruise-in car show!
All makes & models are welcome, including cars, trucks, and motorcycles. No
admission or registration fee, just cruise on in and enjoy the day. Wander into
the pool complex to see some live music from Gray Matter. Come by for some
end-of-summer fun!
Registration: Not required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
ROCK the LOCK 2025! Join us as we rock out along the
historic Erie Canal at Yankee Hill Lock with the Zorbas Trio and the
Bluebillies on August 16th at 1PM. Check out these great musical performances! * August 16th - we welcome Zorbas Trio opening
for The Bluebillies. * August 23rd - join us as Dust Bowl Faeries open for the
Nisky Dixie Cats. * August 30th - we offer Question of the Century
opening for E.R.I.E.! BYO Chair, snacks, beverages and enjoy the afternoon along
the canal and river. Free parking, free event. Right off the Empire State
Trail/Canalway Bike Path on Queen Anne Rd. Thank you to the Friends of Schoharie Crossing. These
programs are made possible in part by a Saratoga Arts' regrant which is
supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the
Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Registration: Not required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Weather permitting, meet at the Thacher Overlook, where on a clear day four different landscape regions are visible. Learn how they formed and about the rock types of which they are made. Ages 16+. Registration encouraged. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Weather permitting, meet at the Thacher Overlook, where on a clear day four different landscape regions are visible. Learn how they formed and about the rock types of which they are made. Ages 16+. Registration encouraged. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
For more information and to register for this event: friendsofclermont.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
No experience necessary. Participants must know how to swim. Board capacity is 225 lbs. All classes are weather dependent. Cost: $55-bring your own board, $75 includes class and paddle board rental. Ages 16+ Register here: https://jaiyogaschool.com/events-workshops.
Registration: Required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Thacher State Park
No experience necessary. Participants must know how to swim. Board capacity is 225 lbs. All classes are weather dependent. Cost: $55-bring your own board, $75 includes class and paddle board rental. Ages 16+ Register here: https://jaiyogaschool.com/events-workshops.
Registration: Required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
Join us for a commemoration marking the 248th anniversary of
the Battle of Bennington. Representatives of the 2nd Continental Artillery
Regiment, the Battle Monument in Vermont, as well as Sons of the American
Revolution and Daughters of the American Revolution chapters will help to mark
the occasion. Historical accounts will be shared before a wreath-laying and
artillery salute.
Registration: Not required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Laugh out loud in style to the Marx Brothers 1929 debut feature film, The Cocoanuts, one of the films to enter the public domain this year. This screening will be held indoors in the Gilded Age country home of Ruth Livingston Mills and Ogden Mills, Staatsburgh. Come early and picnic on the mansion's beautiful grounds prior to the screening! Reservations required: https://Cocoanuts.eventbrite.com, Cost: $5/FOMAS members, $5 plus Eventbrite fee/general admission.
Registration: Required
Sat
16
Aug
Saturday, August 16, 2025 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area
Join us for a free movie night in the park. Bring family and friends, a blanket or lawn chairs, and snacks to join the first ever Movie Nights at Taconic State Park. We'll be showing some of our favorite movies throughout the season in the open air on the lawn at Copake Falls. Movie choices will be announced via our social media and in the Park's Office.
Registration: Not required
Sun
17
Aug
Sunday, August 17, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Meet behind the Visitor Center for
a 1 hour yoga class led by Jennifer Newman, sponsored by the Friends of
Thacher. We will not be hiking. Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle. To
register contact Bert Schou bert.090355@gmail.com,
518-221-8693 or Thacher Nature Center at 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
17
Aug
Sunday, August 17, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
Ease into your Sunday with a peaceful morning kayak on Moreau Lake led by a park educator. Limited kayak rentals and life jackets are available for free and first come, first served with 6 rentals available or bring your own kayak. This program is free and for people aged 18 and older if you need to rent a kayak or 13+ if you have your own kayak. Limited to 10 participants. When you arrive, please tell the toll booth operator that you are there for a program. Registration is required, please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sun
17
Aug
Sunday, August 17, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Ease into your Sunday with a peaceful morning kayak on Moreau Lake led by a park educator. Limited kayak rentals and life jackets are available for free and first come, first served with 6 rentals available or bring your own kayak. This program is free and for people aged 18 and older if you need to rent a kayak or 13+ if you have your own kayak. Limited to 10 participants. When you arrive, please tell the toll booth operator that you are there for a program. Registration is required, please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sun
17
Aug
Sunday, August 17, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet behind the Visitor Center for
a 1 hour yoga class led by Jennifer Newman, sponsored by the Friends of
Thacher. We will not be hiking. Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle. To
register contact Bert Schou bert.090355@gmail.com,
518-221-8693 or Thacher Nature Center at 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
17
Aug
Sunday, August 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10a.m., 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise speci-fied.
Registration: Not required
Sun
17
Aug
Sunday, August 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
17
Aug
Sunday, August 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Bring your children to the Minnewaska Nature Center to make
their own plaster animal track and nature-themed, sun prints to bring home.
While the plaster hardens and the sun print dries, participants can explore the
nearby trails. This activity is recommended for children over the age of six
years old, accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18 years old.
Siblings of any age are welcome; however, younger siblings may need parental
assistance. Pre-Registration is
NOT required.
Registration: Not required
Sun
17
Aug
Sunday, August 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Join the Preserve's Flora Project Manager Kate Cooper for a ‘deep dive' into Swan Lake's aquatic ecosystem! Learn about the history of the Preserve's ecology, the work we are doing to restore native habitats, and the connections between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Become a community scientist in this interactive program and assist our stewardship team with water sampling and aquatic insect surveys. Max: 20 people. Appropriate for all ages. Cost: $4. Parking: $6 per vehicle. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sun
17
Aug
Sunday, August 17, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10a.m., 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise speci-fied.
Registration: Not required
Sun
17
Aug
Sunday, August 17, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
Come join an educator at the nature center to learn all about the honeybee! Although they are not a native species, they are still such an important pollinator in any ecosystem. This program is free and for all ages. Please tell the booth operator that you are there for a program. Registration is required by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sun
17
Aug
Sunday, August 17, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Come join an educator at the nature center to learn all about the honeybee! Although they are not a native species, they are still such an important pollinator in any ecosystem. This program is free and for all ages. Please tell the booth operator that you are there for a program. Registration is required by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sun
17
Aug
Sunday, August 17, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Free, easy, 2-hour tour. Meet at the side (lower level/west side, near the large parking lot) of the Joseph Caputo Center, which is located at 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY 10562, just west of Rte. 9/Highland Ave. at the junction of Croton Ave. (Rte. 133 (from Metro-North Ossining Train Station by taxi or 15-minute uphill walk/parking lots nearby). After a brief walk, descend into the Weir in Ossining and explore the original 1842 brick water tunnel and learn its history. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration: https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=349.
Registration: Required
Sun
17
Aug
Sunday, August 17, 2025 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
The American Legion Post 739 organize and present monthly Flag Changing Ceremonies on the Walkway to honor our region's veterans and their service to our country. These events are open to all who wish to attend.
Registration: Not required
Sun
17
Aug
Sunday, August 17, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10a.m., 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise speci-fied.
Registration: Not required
Sun
17
Aug
Sunday, August 17, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join an educator on a walking tour to two mineral springs that were once bottled in the park. Participants will be intro-duced to both Hathorn #3 and Coesa springs on this informative walk.
Registration: Not required
Sun
17
Aug
Sunday, August 17, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
Meet at the Visitor Center, Free! Join us at Clermont State Historic Site for a guided landscape tour. On this tour we will look back through generations of the Livingston family and explore how their role as landowners shaped the land and local communities. From the questionable land purchases from Indigenous tribes to enslaved men and tenant farmers tilling the soil, to the Livingston's own gentleman farmers, the relationship with the land and those who worked it changed many times over the past 300 years. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. In the event of severe weather this tour will be postponed.
Registration: Not required
Sun
17
Aug
Sunday, August 17, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Scenic Hudson's River Cities Program collaborates with community members, municipalities, and partner organizations to deepen relationships between community and nature in Kingston, Newburgh, and Poughkeepsie. This Walkway presentation will explore the organization's work in Poughkeepsie, which is rooted in healthy urban ecosystems and vibrant public spaces that support community wellbeing. On Sunday, August 17 at 2 p.m. at the East Gate Plaza in Poughkeepsie, Julia Raskin, Senior Project Manager on the River Cities Team, and Caroline Alsup, Headquarters Project Manager, will discuss the organization's planning and programming work throughout the city, with a focus on the new Northside Hub on Parker Avenue and efforts to connect surrounding neighborhoods with the Fall Kill Creek. This event is free to attend and appropriate for all ages. All Walkway Connections events are free to attend with no RSVP required.
Registration: Not required
Mon
18
Aug
Monday, August 18, 2025
Mine Kill State Park
Mine Kill State Park is proud to continue to offer American Red Cross swim lessons. Lessons are held Monday through Thursday. Levels 1 – 6 attendance is required every day.
For more information and sign-ups, please visit
https://bookwhen.com/minekill#focus=ev-sn5p-20250630152000Registration: Required
Mon
18
Aug
Monday, August 18, 2025 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Get to know our feathered residents and experience the "dawn chorus" during the peek breeding song with an expert from the Saw Mill River Audubon. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! Binocular loans available upon request. Rain or shine except in extreme weather, in which case you will receive a cancellation email 2 hours before scheduled walk. Ages 8+. Max: 25 people. Cost: FREE. Parking: $6 per vehicle. Please register at: sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips/.
Registration: Required
Mon
18
Aug
Monday, August 18, 2025 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Get to know our feathered residents and experience the "dawn chorus" during the peek breeding song with an expert from the Saw Mill River Audubon. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! Binocular loans available upon request. Rain or shine except in extreme weather, in which case you will receive a cancellation email 2 hours before scheduled walk. Ages 8+. Max: 25 people. Cost: FREE. Parking: $6 per vehicle. Please register at: sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips/.
Registration: Required
Mon
18
Aug
Monday, August 18, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Bring your preschooler to Minnewaska to learn all about the
colorful and diverse world of insects. We'll have a short lesson about the
unique characteristics of insects and we'll read a story about them too. Then,
we'll color our own butterfly rings to wear and we'll take a one-mile-long walk
to look for interesting insects. It is recommended that parents bring a
jogging-type stroller or a backpack carrier for children who may need a rest
during the walk. All children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
over the age of 18 years old. Siblings of any age are welcome to join, as long
as they don't distract from the program. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor
Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor
Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Mon
18
Aug
Monday, August 18, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Enjoy nature-themed stories in our peaceful picnic area. Afterwards we will take a short nature walk and create a craft. This program is appropriate for ages 2-5. Siblings are welcome.
Registration: Not required
Tue
19
Aug
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Mine Kill State Park
Mine Kill State Park is proud to continue to offer American Red Cross swim lessons. Lessons are held Monday through Thursday. Levels 1 – 6 attendance is required every day.
For more information and sign-ups, please visit
https://bookwhen.com/minekill#focus=ev-sn5p-20250630152000Registration: Required
Tue
19
Aug
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Laura Conner,
Environmental Educator, for this modestly challenging, five-mile, round-trip
hike along the Millbrook Mountain Footpath and Millbrook Mountain Carriage
Road. Stunning, panoramic views of the Wallkill Valley and the Catskills are
abundant from the top of the white cliffs of Millbrook
Mountain. The footpath section of this outing traverses through forests, over a
stream and exposed rock slabs, with sustained downhill and uphill sections.
Some participants may find this uneven terrain challenging. The other half of
this loop hike, which is on the meandering Millbrook Mountain and Lake
Minnewaska Carriage Roads, is less strenuous, offering scenic views of the
steep-sided Palmaghatt Ravine below and distant views of New Jersey. Participants should bring water, snacks and lunch and wear appropriate
hiking shoes. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Tue
19
Aug
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Join botanist Devon Cummings for a leisurely walk around Swan Lake. Learn about the identification of Spring wildflowers! We'll catch some Spring ephemerals as well as early summer blooms. We'll also talk about using iNaturalist and Seek, contributing to the scientific community. Please be aware this is a 1.11 mile walk, mostly flat surface. Max: 12 people. Cost: $4. Parking: $6 per vehicle. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Tue
19
Aug
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Relieve stress and explore the connection between breath and movement with instructor Shivani Singh as the sun sets over the Hudson with views of the Tappan Zee bridge and NYC in the distance. Appropriate for all levels of experience, ages 18+. Cost: $6 per class. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Wed
20
Aug
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Mine Kill State Park
Mine Kill State Park is proud to continue to offer American Red Cross swim lessons. Lessons are held Monday through Thursday. Levels 1 – 6 attendance is required every day.
For more information and sign-ups, please visit
https://bookwhen.com/minekill#focus=ev-sn5p-20250630152000Registration: Required
Wed
20
Aug
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Explore the habitat of monarch butterflies with Shayla and Hailey on a family-friendly hike at Rockwood Hall. Learn about the monarch life cycle and their incredible transcontinental migration, why their numbers are in decline, and what we can do to help them. The hike will be about 2 miles with frequent stops for discussion. The hike is at Rockwood Hall, DO NOT go to the main Preserve entrance. Max: 20 people. Cost: $4. Parking at Rockwood Hall is free. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Wed
20
Aug
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Play with the past with our weekday summer games series! Enjoy indoor & outdoor colonial-era games like hoop & stick, graces, battledore & shuttlecock, shut the box, mancala, jacob's ladder, and more! Free and open to everyone. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Wed
20
Aug
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on August 6 at 10 am, Join Dayna Gralla for a therapeutic and restorative sound healing experience. Envelop yourself in the sounds of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and a variety of soothing instruments as you allow your mind to drift from an active state to a relaxed and meditative state. Ages 10+. Max: 20 per session. Cost: $8. Parking: $6 per vehicle until 4:30 pm. (no parking fee after 4:30pm) RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Wed
20
Aug
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Nick Martin, Park Educator, for an evening,
open-discovery hike along some of the carriage roads near Lake Minnewaska and
through the old golf course and orchard. During this approximately two-mile
hike, we will focus on awareness of the natural world – looking at and
discussing what participants are interested in, such as trees, mosses,
amphibians, birds, and more. Part of this hike will take place on Lake
Minnewaska and Upper Awosting Carriage Roads, which are gently sloping, gravel
trails. The other part of this hike will take place on the grassy paths that
wind through the old orchard and golf course. These paths may be muddy or wet
and they have a modest gain in elevation. Participants should come
well-prepared with enough food and water for the outing and they are encouraged
to wear sturdy and waterproof boots. Participants may want to bring binoculars
if they have them, otherwise a few pairs will be available for participants to
borrow. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is
required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Wed
20
Aug
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on August 6 at 10 am, Join Dayna Gralla for a therapeutic and restorative sound healing experience. Envelop yourself in the sounds of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and a variety of soothing instruments as you allow your mind to drift from an active state to a relaxed and meditative state. Ages 10+. Max: 20 per session. Cost: $8. Parking: $6 per vehicle until 4:30 pm. (no parking fee after 4:30pm) RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Wed
20
Aug
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Concerts are held on the Ulster County side, under the pavilion next to the park's office. Concerts are weather permitting. FREE.
Registration: Not required
Thu
21
Aug
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Mine Kill State Park
Mine Kill State Park is proud to continue to offer American Red Cross swim lessons. Lessons are held Monday through Thursday. Levels 1 – 6 attendance is required every day.
For more information and sign-ups, please visit
https://bookwhen.com/minekill#focus=ev-sn5p-20250630152000Registration: Required
Thu
21
Aug
Thursday, August 21, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Bring your family and join Minnewaska's educators to learn
all about our native wildlife. We'll learn about these animals by looking at
and touching various wildlife props, including replica pelts and skulls,
feathers and nests, stuffed birds and more. Then, everyone will have a chance
to make a plaster mold of an animal footprint to take home. While the molds
dry, we'll take a hike to look for signs of wildlife. This program is
recommended for children between the ages of seven to twelve years old, accompanied
by a parent or legal guardian over the age of 18 years old. Meet at the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Thu
21
Aug
Thursday, August 21, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Thu
21
Aug
Thursday, August 21, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Grant Cottage State Historic Site
Songs &
Stories presented by Folk Singer Dan Berggren celebrating 140 years of ‘Forever
Wild' (1885-2025). Join us for a
celebration of the Adirondack wilderness and what it has meant to the wellness
and livelihood of generations of residents and visitors. Embark on a musical
guided tour through the high peaks and back roads of Adirondack folklife,
exploring the stories and songs of lumberjacks, farmers, poets and people just
trying to get by. Come to Mt. McGregor in the foothills of the Adirondacks to
find out why U.S. Grant and many others came to the area to restore their
health and how the forest continues to provide opportunities for wellness
today. Attendees are encouraged to explore the opportunities available for
outdoor recreation through the New York State Parks ‘Wellness Challenge'. Enjoy
a musical journey amidst the outdoor scenery of Mt. McGregor on the eve of
Ulysses and Julia Grant's 177th wedding anniversary. Bring your
folding chairs and picnics to maximize your relaxation/Folding chairs and
picnics welcome.
Registration: Not required
Thu
21
Aug
Thursday, August 21, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
World Music & Jazz. Get ready to groove! Heard World brings the vibrant sounds of West Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean, and beyond to Olana. Enjoy irresistible rhythms from this collective of world music and jazz musicians, all against the backdrop of Olana's breathtaking views. FREE; the performance takes place outside the Historic House. Check in at the Visitor Center for details.
Registration: Not required
Thu
21
Aug
Thursday, August 21, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Experience the energy of Bollywood dancing at Olana State Historic Site with instructor, Arobi Hanif! Learn moves to trendy and iconic Bollywood songs during this fun, beginner-friendly outdoor class at Olana and stick around for a special performance on the East Lawn outside the Historic House. For ages 12 and up; space is limited. Email education@olana.org to learn more.
Registration: Not required
Thu
21
Aug
Thursday, August 21, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Concerts are held on the Ulster County side, under the pavilion next to the park's office. Concerts are weather permitting. FREE.
Registration: Not required
Thu
21
Aug
Thursday, August 21, 2025 08:15 PM - 09:30 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
We will be hosting another movie night! Movie will be announced closer to the date but will be family friendly! Bring a chair, your favorite blanket, and a flashlight. Movie will begin when it gets dark enough. Our concessionaire, Big Tony's, will be open until 9:30pm for dinner/snacks and we will have free popcorn (while supplies last). No park entry fee and the movie is free. Open to all ages of the public AND to our campers! Well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome. Registration is not required. If you have any questions, call 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Thu
21
Aug
Thursday, August 21, 2025 08:15 PM - 09:30 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
We will be hosting another movie night! Movie will be announced closer to the date but will be family friendly! Bring a chair, your favorite blanket, and a flashlight. Movie will begin when it gets dark enough. Our concessionaire, Big Tony's, will be open until 9:30pm for dinner/snacks and we will have free popcorn (while supplies last). No park entry fee and the movie is free. Open to all ages of the public AND to our campers! Well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome. Registration is not required. If you have any questions, call 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Fri
22
Aug
Friday, August 22, 2025 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Are you interested in birds or birdwatching? Join Nick
Martin, Park Preserve Educator,
for bird walks starting at the Gardiner Library, during August. During this
program, we will take an approximately one mile walk on the Wallkill Valley
Rail Trail and we'll wander through Majestic Park, which can be muddy and wet,
especially after a rainfall. Participants are encouraged to wear waterproof
boots or shoes and bring binoculars and a birding field guide, or a field guide
installed onto a smart device. Interested participants are welcome to attend
one or all Friday programs. Meet at the Gardiner Library, in the Lower Parking
Area. No pre-registration is required. For more information, please contact
the Gardiner Library directly at 845-255-1255 or email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov.
Registration: Not required
Fri
22
Aug
Friday, August 22, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This is a beginner's hike/wander series with not too much distance for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. Strollers will not work for these programs. We meet at the nature center parking lot. This program is free and does not require registration, please tell the toll booth operator that you are there for a program.
Registration: Not required
Fri
22
Aug
Friday, August 22, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This is a beginner's hike/wander series with not too much distance for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. Strollers will not work for these programs. We meet at the nature center parking lot. This program is free and does not require registration, please tell the toll booth operator that you are there for a program.
Registration: Not required
Fri
22
Aug
Friday, August 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10a.m., 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise speci-fied.
Registration: Not required
Fri
22
Aug
Friday, August 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Join Becca Howe-Parisio, Environmental Educator, on a
five-mile, moderate adventure, to look at and identify all the different types
of butterflies found in the Park Preserve. We will be using various field
guides to identify these fleeting fellows. Field Guide Friday is a monthly
program, focusing on different topics as the seasons change. This program is
suited for anyone who is old enough to read and is interested in learning how
to use a book to identify plants, insects, and more. Participants must bring water and snacks and wear appropriate
hiking shoes. Meet at the Sam's Point Visitor Center. Pre-registration is
required by signing up via Eventbrite.
Registration: Required
Fri
22
Aug
Friday, August 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills and Norrie State Parks might be? The beautiful park land was once the setting for grand Hudson Riverfront estates. This 90-minute guided hike will lead visitors through the park, exploring the history of three historic estates: from Staatsburgh's founding as a gentleman's farm in the 1700s to the development of The Point and Stonehurst estates in the 19th century. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring study footwear. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Fri
22
Aug
Friday, August 22, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10a.m., 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise speci-fied.
Registration: Not required
Fri
22
Aug
Friday, August 22, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Senate House State Historic Site
Stop by the Senate House grounds on Friday, August 22, to learn how to make your own drip candle! Candles were the primary
lighting source during the 18th Century. Learning how to make and maintain
candles became a very valued skill. Site staff will host a craft table on our
grounds where visitors to try their hand at making their own drip candle. This
family friendly drop-in activity is free and weather dependent.
Registration: Not required
Fri
22
Aug
Friday, August 22, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10a.m., 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise speci-fied.
Registration: Not required
Fri
22
Aug
Friday, August 22, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Cyano-printing. Learn about the first version of photography and use the
sun to create images of nature! No registration required. Walk-ins welcome!
Registration: Not required
Fri
22
Aug
Friday, August 22, 2025 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
All skill levels are welcome on a guided kayak tour of Long Pond! Paddle through nature and learn about local wildlife. Registration is required. Kayak, paddles, and safety equipment will be provided. For ages 16+, those under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Call 518-279-1155 to register.
Registration: Required
Fri
22
Aug
Friday, August 22, 2025 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Join The Olana Partnership and Upstate Films at Olana State Historic Site for a movie night under the stars. Clue (1985) is a comedic mystery and cult classic based on the board game of the same name. When six guests are invited to a mansion for dinner, an unexpected murder leads to a series of twists and turns as they try to solve a madcap mystery! This film is presented as part of Upstate Films' 2025 Hudson Valley Picture Show and in conjunction with What's Missing? Artworks in the Olana Landscape by Ellen Harvey and Gabriela Salazar on view at Olana State Historic Site until November 2. To celebrate Olana's What's Missing?, arrive early for an "art mystery" scavenger hunt prior to the film. Candy, popcorn and drinks along with food from local vendors will be available for purchase. Doors open 7 PM; Film begins at 8 PM. $7 general admission/FREE for kids 12 and under. Visit https://olana.org/programs-events/ for details.
Registration: Required
Fri
22
Aug
Friday, August 22, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Lake Taghkanic State Park
The Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association hosts a monthly stargazing party in the West Beach parking lot. Bring your own telescopes and binoculars or use those provided by our members. You will be asked to provide your license plate number and make/model car, so park management and police have a record of who will be in park after hours. More info at https://www.spy-hill.net/myers/astro/ltsp/. Registration: RSVP is required at least one day beforehand.
Registration: Required
Fri
22
Aug
Friday, August 22, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on August 8 at 10 am, The fireflies are out en masse and they put on a spectacular show this time of year! We'll set out just before sunset and meander through open meadows as the fireflies awaken from their slumber and begin to display their love language. Meet in the Visitor's Center courtyard. The hike will be about 4 miles, leashed dogs are welcome. Max: 40 people. Cost: $4. Parking: $6 per vehicle. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Fri
22
Aug
Friday, August 22, 2025 08:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Movie nights are back at Grafton
Lakes State Park! Join us on Long Pond Beach to enjoy a PG-13 movie. No
registration needed!
Hint: This month's movie is a
classic from 1993, where a wealthy entrepreneur establishes an ambitious
theme park featuring resurrected prehistoric creatures cloned from ancient DNA.
However, industrial sabotage and a security breach during a storm led to the
creatures escaping their enclosures, forcing a small group of visitors to fight
for survival and escape the dangerous island.
Registration: Not required
Fri
22
Aug
Friday, August 22, 2025 08:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Back to the 90's takes a dramatic turn with an extraterrestrial attack in Independence Day! The Fourth of July weekend is normally a time for family, fun and fireworks, not a global invasion! When an attacking alien army comes to take over the planet during the holiday week, will Earth be able to stand up against them? All movies are shown on the east lawn of the Keeper's house and is free of charge! Patrons are encouraged to bring their own refreshments and a chair or blanket to lay on.8:30pm-10:30pm, Location: Keepers House, Dobbs Ferry, Free, Ages: All Ages.
Registration: Not required
Sat
23
Aug
Saturday, August 23, 2025 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
Join Friends of John Jay Homestead in Katonah Village at 190 Katonah Ave in Lot #2 for the 15th annual Farm Market season. This market is a weekly outdoor, certified market which provides the finest New York-grown, fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, seafood, breads, specialty items and more. Every Saturday, customers can expect to find certified organic and biodynamic produce, ethically-raised, organic meat and eggs, as well as a wide variety of artisan food items with dozens of weekly vendors and live music. Members Only First Pick 9:00am to 9:30am. Learn more about the Farm Market and join the newsletter to keep up with which vendors will be in attendance each week at https://bit.ly/farmmarketjjh.
Registration: Not required
Sat
23
Aug
Saturday, August 23, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
Start your day grounded and refreshed with a gentle stretching session in the natural beauty of Moreau Lake. Join an educator for a guided experience designed to awaken your body and calm your mind through breathwork, intentional movement, and quiet reflection. This program takes place outdoors, please bring a mat or towel and dress comfortably. This program is free and for ages 6 and older. Limited to 15 participants. When you arrive, please tell the toll booth operator that you are there for a program. Registration is required, please register by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sat
23
Aug
Saturday, August 23, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Start your day grounded and refreshed with a gentle stretching session in the natural beauty of Moreau Lake. Join an educator for a guided experience designed to awaken your body and calm your mind through breathwork, intentional movement, and quiet reflection. This program takes place outdoors, please bring a mat or towel and dress comfortably. This program is free and for ages 6 and older. Limited to 15 participants. When you arrive, please tell the toll booth operator that you are there for a program. Registration is required, please register by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sat
23
Aug
Saturday, August 23, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Experience nature through painting! Learn watercolor technique under the guidance of award-winning artist Anne Johann as you absorb the beauty of the landscape before you. You may bring your own supplies if you have them; if not, supplies will be provided. Cost: $8. Parking: $6 per vehicle Max: 10 people. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat
23
Aug
Saturday, August 23, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Meet at the Visitor Center, Discover Thacher Park's unique geology with limestone layers, resurging streams, and a sinkhole! Participants will follow the group leader in their own vehicles as we caravan to different sites. Ages 16+. Registration encouraged. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat
23
Aug
Saturday, August 23, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Join Yoga Instructor Jomarie for a yoga series on the beach! Call 518-279-1155 to register.
Registration: Required
Sat
23
Aug
Saturday, August 23, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Nick Martin, Park Educator, for this
three-and-a-half-mile hike along Mossy Glen Footpath, Blueberry Run Footpath,
and Lower Awosting Carriage Road. Starting on the Lower Awosting Carriage Road,
we'll soon intersect the Mossy Glen Footpath. From this intersection, we'll
hike along this footpath, which traverses in and out of shady forests, through
stands of rhododendron, and along the edges of the bubbling Peter's Kill
stream. This footpath does have some tricky footing in the form of slippery
surfaces, mud, tree roots, and uneven, rocky areas. At the end of this trail,
we'll intersect the Blueberry Run Footpath, which we will take for a short
distance until we intersect the Lower Awosting Carriage Road once again. We'll
take this easy-going trail back to the parking area to complete our loop. Meet
at the Lower Parking Area. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sat
23
Aug
Saturday, August 23, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet at the Visitor Center, Discover Thacher Park's unique geology with limestone layers, resurging streams, and a sinkhole! Participants will follow the group leader in their own vehicles as we caravan to different sites. Ages 16+. Registration encouraged. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat
23
Aug
Saturday, August 23, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10a.m., 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise speci-fied.
Registration: Not required
Sat
23
Aug
Saturday, August 23, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
No experience necessary. Participants must know how to swim. Board capacity is 225 lbs. All classes are weather dependent. Cost: $55-bring your own board, $75 includes class and paddle board rental. Ages 16+ Register here: https://jaiyogaschool.com/events-workshops.
Registration: Required
Sat
23
Aug
Saturday, August 23, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This 90-minute walk in the village of Staatsburg will explore the estate's close relationship with the nearby village and its connection to the Mills family. A guide will discuss historic buildings and highlight hidden locations in the village that demonstrate Staatsburg's vibrant past and the lasting legacy of Ruth and Ogden Mills beyond the estate walls. Cost: free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sat
23
Aug
Saturday, August 23, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Thacher State Park
No experience necessary. Participants must know how to swim. Board capacity is 225 lbs. All classes are weather dependent. Cost: $55-bring your own board, $75 includes class and paddle board rental. Ages 16+ Register here: https://jaiyogaschool.com/events-workshops.
Registration: Required
Sat
23
Aug
Saturday, August 23, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10a.m., 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise speci-fied.
Registration: Not required
Sat
23
Aug
Saturday, August 23, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Experience learning, looking closely, and conversation as a family during this series of special museum gallery tours at Olana State Historic Site. Each month, The Olana Partnership educators will lead an exploration of two to three works of art on the second-floor galleries through family-friendly dialogue and other hands-on activities. After your tour, extend your day at OLANA and head down to the Wagon House Education Center for a free drop-in program, Art Making in the Afternoon from 1-4pm. Designed for families with children ages 3 and up. FREE; advanced registration required. Please contact education@olana.org to learn more. Visit https://olana.org/programs-events/ for details.
Registration: Required
Sat
23
Aug
Saturday, August 23, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Inspired by your time at Olana or looking for family-friendly fun? Participate in free, drop-in artmaking in the Wagon House Education Center and learn more about Frederic Church's artist-designed home and studio on the Hudson. This drop-in artmaking program is open to all ages and skill levels; all materials provided. FREE. No advanced registration is required. Contact education@olana.org or call (518) 751-6938 for more info. Visit https://olana.org/programs-events/ for details.
Registration: Required
Sat
23
Aug
Saturday, August 23, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
(914) 965-4027
"Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" (2003, PG-13) follows eccentric pirate Jack Sparrow as he goes on a quest to find a ship and crew, only to find that his former crew has kidnapped the daughter of the royal governor. He reluctantly joins forces with a young blacksmith to rescue the girl and get the ship back. But there's something not quite right about his old shipmates. Join our historians who will discuss the real history of Caribbean pirates and the truth and fiction behind this popular Hollywood film. Learn more at www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events. To reserve your spot, email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov or call 914-965-4027.
Registration: Required
Sat
23
Aug
Saturday, August 23, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
ROCK the LOCK 2025! Join us as we rock out along the
historic Erie Canal at Yankee Hill Lock with the Dust Bowl Faeries and the
Nisky Dixie Cats on August 23rd at 1PM. Check out these great musical performances! * August 16th - we welcome Zorbas Trio opening
for The Bluebillies. * August 23rd - join us as Dust Bowl Faeries open for the
Nisky Dixie Cats. * August 30th - we offer Question of the Century
opening for E.R.I.E.! BYO Chair, snacks, beverages and enjoy the afternoon along
the canal and river. Free parking, free event. Right off the Empire State
Trail/Canalway Bike Path on Queen Anne Rd. Thank you to the Friends of Schoharie Crossing. These
programs are made possible in part by a Saratoga Arts' regrant which is
supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the
Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Registration: Not required
Sat
23
Aug
Saturday, August 23, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Visitor Center,
Drop in anytime between
1:30-3:00pm to view fossils and discuss local geology with educator Mike
Nardacci. No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Sat
23
Aug
Saturday, August 23, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
(845) 786-2521
After losing the battle of Saratoga in 1777, the
British attempted to rescue their captured comrades who were being transported
across the Hudson at Stony Point on their way to prison in Virginia. Site Historian Mike Sheehan will explain what
went wrong. Indoor seating is limited to 30 people for these presentations. Please call 845-786-2521 for a reservation.
Registration: Required
Sat
23
Aug
Saturday, August 23, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Thacher State Park
Meet at the Visitor Center,
Drop in anytime between
1:30-3:00pm to view fossils and discuss local geology with educator Mike
Nardacci. No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Sat
23
Aug
Saturday, August 23, 2025 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
$60 for Members of the Friends of Clermont, $75 for Non-Members Tea at Clermont Gardens is steeping once again. Twirling parasols, clinking teacups, and laughter on the lawn—our most charming fundraiser returns. Delight in tea and summery sips, nibble on savory sandwiches and sweet confections, sway to live music, and revel in the beauty of our blooming formal gardens. And yes, we're bringing back croquet—because who doesn't enjoy a bit of friendly competition! Tea at Clermont Gardens raises money to support Friends of Clermont's ongoing garden restoration work. Your gift is 100% tax-deductible! Children 12 and under are welcome free of charge (just let us know they will be joining you).
Registration: Not required
Sat
23
Aug
Saturday, August 23, 2025 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area
Stop by the Copake Iron Works where we will gather and read a fun story about some nighttime creatures. Then we'll head out to learn about some local nighttime creatures as we try to "spot" some owls and other animals with our Park Educator. Flashlights or headlamps encouraged. Appropriate footwear required.
Registration: Not required
Sun
24
Aug
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Jay Heritage Center
Please join us on the lawn in front of the Jay Mansion for some foot-stomping music from Indie-Americana music group, Bandits on the Run. This Brooklyn-based trio combines three singers, lots of musical instruments and genre-defying sound. Bring a blanket, chair and refreshment of choice and join us for a free show at Hay Heritage Center! Please visit our website for more information. Open to all ages.
Registration: Required
Sun
24
Aug
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Johnson Hall State Historic Site
We're taking the show on the road! Join Johnson Hall staff
at the Great New York State Fair on Sunday, 08/24, Tuesday 08/26, and Friday
08/29. Handle recreations of historical objects relating to the colonial fur
trade and to the lives of the people enslaved at Johnson Hall in the 18th
century as you learn more about the many people and stories at this unique
historic site. Find us at the State
Park at the Fair! Programs on display:
- "Stroud and Silver, Beaver and Bear", exploring the
connections between the Fur Trade and Diplomacy in the18th Century Mohawk
Valley.
- "One Bowl More", highlighting objects related to the
labor, agency, and social lives of those enslaved here at Johnson Hall.
Registration: Not required
Sun
24
Aug
Sunday, August 24, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Please join us for a workshop led by Ryan McClean, in partnership with LH PRISM, to learn about the important of native species protection through invasive species education and control. Invasive species like black jetbead, mugwort, Japanese knotweed, and more will be targeted and removed by hand in several areas to protect native species. Bring long pants, sunscreen and bug spray. Work gloves will be provided. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
24
Aug
Sunday, August 24, 2025 09:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, for a scenic,
summer, bike ride to Millbrook Mountain and then out into the backcountry via
Hamilton Point, Castle Point, Lake Awosting, Upper Awosting and Lake Minnewaska
Carriage Roads. This route features gorgeous views from numerous cliff edge
locations as well as panoramic views of Lake Awosting. We'll stop for lunch at
a scenic view of our choice. The
total distance for this bike ride is approximately 13 miles and we'll take
multiple rest stops along our route as needed. This ride takes place entirely
on gravel surfaces and it includes numerous hills. Participants must bring
their own bikes, helmets and other equipment as well as food and water. Only
Class 1, pedal-assist, electric bikes are allowed in the Park Preserve. This
program is recommended for capable of biking this distance and route. All
participants should be able to maintain a modest pace so that the group
finishes on time. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center Upper Parking Lot.
Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor
Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sun
24
Aug
Sunday, August 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10a.m., 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise speci-fied.
Registration: Not required
Sun
24
Aug
Sunday, August 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
24
Aug
Sunday, August 24, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10a.m., 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise speci-fied.
Registration: Not required
Sun
24
Aug
Sunday, August 24, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
Join an educator at the nature center to discuss the importance of Wetlands and observe World Mosquito Day. Wetlands are vital to biologically diverse ecosystems-creating habitat for fish, waterfowl, aquatic insects, wildlife, and helps purify polluted water. This program is free and for all ages. Please tell the booth operator that you are there for a program. Registration is required by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sun
24
Aug
Sunday, August 24, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Join an educator at the nature center to discuss the importance of Wetlands and observe World Mosquito Day. Wetlands are vital to biologically diverse ecosystems-creating habitat for fish, waterfowl, aquatic insects, wildlife, and helps purify polluted water. This program is free and for all ages. Please tell the booth operator that you are there for a program. Registration is required by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sun
24
Aug
Sunday, August 24, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10a.m., 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise speci-fied.
Registration: Not required
Mon
25
Aug
Monday, August 25, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Summer is a great time to look and listen for colorful birds
in the woods. During this program, your preschooler will learn about the unique
qualities of birds. They'll have an opportunity to touch nests, feathers,
replica skulls and stuffed birds and they'll hear various bird songs. Then,
we'll walk up to one mile on the carriage roads near the Visitor Center to
observe birds and play a scavenger hunt game. It is recommended that parents
bring a jogging-type stroller or a backpack carrier for children who may need a
rest during the walk. All children must be accompanied by a parent or legal
guardian over the age of 18 years old. Siblings of any age are welcome to join,
as long as they don't distract from the program. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska
Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska
Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Mon
25
Aug
Monday, August 25, 2025 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Commune with nature while honing your creative writing skills with instructor Nicole Butterfield. Allow the natural beauty of our Preserve to lend itself to creative output in this relaxing and reflective evening class. Note that you can attend either of these classes or both to maximize your creative writing development. Max: 15 people. Cost: $4. Parking: $6 per vehicle. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Tue
26
Aug
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Johnson Hall State Historic Site
We're taking the show on the road! Join Johnson Hall staff at the Great New York State Fair on Sunday, 08/24, Tuesday 08/26, and Friday 08/29. Handle recreations of historical objects relating to the colonial fur trade and to the lives of the people enslaved at Johnson Hall in the 18th century as you learn more about the many people and stories at this unique historic site. Find us at the State Park at the Fair! Programs on display: - "Stroud and Silver, Beaver and Bear", exploring the connections between the Fur Trade and Diplomacy in the18th Century Mohawk Valley. - "One Bowl More", highlighting objects related to the labor, agency, and social lives of those enslaved here at Johnson Hall.
Registration: Not required
Tue
26
Aug
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 07:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Designed for both birding enthusiasts and those
just looking to learn the basics, this weekly series will feature outings led
by Nick Martin, Park Preserve Educator, or an experienced birding volunteer. Participants
should bring binoculars, water, and wear hiking shoes or boots. Outing
destinations will be determined the day of the program. Poor weather conditions
will trigger a program cancellation. Participants will meet at the Lake
Minnewaska entrance. Participants MUST arrive prior to the start of the program.
The Park Preserve gates will be locked at 7:00 am. Late arrivals will
NOT be allowed in the Park Preserve. The total number of participants
for this program is limited to twenty-four individuals. Meet at the Lake
Minnewaska entrance. For questions, please call 845-255-0752 or email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov
This program is set up on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration: Not required
Tue
26
Aug
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Come explore the High
Peter's Kill Footpath with Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, on this
approximately five-mile hike. We'll start by walking
downhill on the High Peter's Kill Footpath, which features a variety of terrain
along a cliff escarpment with numerous, scenic viewpoints. For our return trip,
we'll walk along the easy-going Awosting Falls Carriage Road, past the beautiful
and iconic Awosting Falls. This hike does include rocky, narrow sections of
trail that may be challenging for some. Participants should bring enough water
and food for the outing and wear proper hiking shoes. Meet in the Lower Parking
Area. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Tue
26
Aug
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
Follow Moreau Lake State Park's turtles down the road to Crandall library for a short talk on reptiles! This is free and for all ages. This program has limited spaces, so please register for the program or waitlist on their website: https://crandall.librarycalendar.com/event/reptile-profile-10483.
Registration: Required
Tue
26
Aug
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Follow Moreau Lake State Park's turtles down the road to Crandall library for a short talk on reptiles! This is free and for all ages. This program has limited spaces, so please register for the program or waitlist on their website: https://crandall.librarycalendar.com/event/reptile-profile-10483.
Registration: Required
Tue
26
Aug
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Relieve stress and explore the connection between breath and movement with instructor Shivani Singh as the sun sets over the Hudson with views of the Tappan Zee bridge and NYC in the distance. Appropriate for all levels of experience, ages 18+. Cost: $6 per class. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Tue
26
Aug
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Please join us for a presentation entitled "The Battle of Oriskany:
Recollection & Remembrance," covering the history of the local
Revolutionary War battle, its lasting legacy, and the significance of the
upcoming 250th commemoration in 2027. The
program will be presented by Alexis Werchowski Albright, historian for the
Village of Oriskany. Albright has served as curator of the Oriskany Museum
since 2018. She holds degrees in Liberal Arts and History from Mohawk Valley
Community College and Clarkson University, respectively, specializing in
genealogy and nineteenth century American history. Prior to returning home to
Oriskany, she served as editor for the Tennessee Valley Genealogical Society in
Huntsville, AL.
Join us for a brief Friends of Schoharie Crossing meeting followed by a
wonderful presentation. Free and open to
the public. Refreshments will be available.
Inside the Enders House - adjacent to the Visitor Center on Schoharie Street.
Registration: Not required
Wed
27
Aug
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join the Minnewaska Educators to learn about the historic
summerhouses formerly found here. These gazebos were built by Alfred Smiley,
the original owner of the Lake Minnewaska resort. In the past, most of the
property here was decorated with these rustic structures, located at numerous,
scenic vistas and offering guests a place to rest and observe. Only one of
these structures remains at Minnewaska, but we'll take a walk to search for
clues to the former locations of many more. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor
Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor
Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Wed
27
Aug
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Concerts are held on the Ulster County side, under the pavilion next to the park's office. Concerts are weather permitting. FREE.
Registration: Not required
Thu
28
Aug
Thursday, August 28, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Every autumn, millions of songbirds and raptors take to the
skies as they fly south to their winter habitats. Learn where and when to look
for this amazing feat of nature during a presentation by Nick Martin, Park
Educator. After this discussion, we will go for a slow-paced walk of up to two
miles on the carriage roads near Lake Minnewaska. Participants should come
well-prepared with enough food and water to sustain themselves for the outing.
Participants are also encouraged to bring binoculars, but a few pairs will also be available for participants to
borrow. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is
required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Thu
28
Aug
Thursday, August 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Explore the outdoors with our Knee-High Naturalists series! Best suited for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Each session will explore a different theme - activities may include crafts, games, storybook readings, or a kid-friendly nature walk. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800 to register.
Registration: Required
Thu
28
Aug
Thursday, August 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Thu
28
Aug
Thursday, August 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Explore the outdoors with our Knee-High Naturalists series! Best suited for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Each session will explore a different theme - activities may include crafts, games, storybook readings, or a kid-friendly nature walk. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800 to register.
Registration: Required
Thu
28
Aug
Thursday, August 28, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
(518) 810-6906
Do you know what to do if you find yourself lost in the woods? Find out during this dynamic program for ages 5-15. Participants will watch a short video, make a survival pack and hike to a nearby waterfall. This program lasts one hour. Registration is required. Please call or text the Park Educator at (518) 810-6906 to register.
Registration: Required
Thu
28
Aug
Thursday, August 28, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Have you ever wanted a flower that would never wilt? Join an
educator as we make crochet flowers. All materials will be provided; however,
bringing a crochet hook (5-6mm) is recommended. Experience crocheting is
required as crochet flowers are an intermediate level activity. Registration is
required due to limited availability, you can register by calling 518-279-1155.
Registration: Required
Thu
28
Aug
Thursday, August 28, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
Free For Sova — the stage name of New York-based pianist/composer Sophia Subbayya Vastek — the piano has always been home. A second-generation pianist, she holds a deep reverence for her collective history, coupled with an exploratory ear, and moves quietly between musical worlds. Over the years, her intuitive playing style — rooted in tenderness, improvisation, and classical training — has evolved into a dynamic, cinematic sound. Described as performing with "passion and profound tenderness" (Second Inversion) and "serene strokes and lyrical beauty" (Brooklyn Rail), her music is quietly devastating, blossoming into ambient-inspired soundscapes that range from whisper-soft echoes to expressive cascades. Please note: All Harmonies on the Hudson concerts are weather permitting. Check out the whole season's concert calendar at friendsofclermont.org/events.
Registration: Required
Thu
28
Aug
Thursday, August 28, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
New York-based pianist/composer Sophia Subbayya Vastek.
Registration: Not required
Thu
28
Aug
Thursday, August 28, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Concerts are held on the Ulster County side, under the pavilion next to the park's office. Concerts are weather permitting. FREE.
Registration: Not required
Fri
29
Aug
Friday, August 29, 2025
Johnson Hall State Historic Site
We're taking the show on the road! Join Johnson Hall staff at the Great New York State Fair on Sunday, 08/24, Tuesday 08/26, and Friday 08/29. Handle recreations of historical objects relating to the colonial fur trade and to the lives of the people enslaved at Johnson Hall in the 18th century as you learn more about the many people and stories at this unique historic site. Find us at the State Park at the Fair! Programs on display: - "Stroud and Silver, Beaver and Bear", exploring the connections between the Fur Trade and Diplomacy in the18th Century Mohawk Valley. - "One Bowl More", highlighting objects related to the labor, agency, and social lives of those enslaved here at Johnson Hall.
Registration: Not required
Fri
29
Aug
Friday, August 29, 2025 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Are you interested in birds or birdwatching? Join Nick
Martin, Park Preserve Educator,
for bird walks starting at the Gardiner Library, during August. During this
program, we will take an approximately one mile walk on the Wallkill Valley
Rail Trail and we'll wander through Majestic Park, which can be muddy and wet,
especially after a rainfall. Participants are encouraged to wear waterproof
boots or shoes and bring binoculars and a birding field guide, or a field guide
installed onto a smart device. Interested participants are welcome to attend
one or all Friday programs during August. Meet at the Gardiner Library, in the
Lower Parking Area. No pre-registration is required. For more information,
please contact the Gardiner Library directly at 845-255-1255 or email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov.
Registration: Not required
Fri
29
Aug
Friday, August 29, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
All skill levels are welcome on a guided kayak tour of Long Pond! Paddle through nature and learn about local wildlife. Registration is required. Kayak, paddles, and safety equipment will be provided. For ages 16+, those under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Call 518-279-1155 to register.
Registration: Required
Fri
29
Aug
Friday, August 29, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This is a beginner's hike/wander series with not too much distance for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. Strollers will not work for these programs. We meet at the nature center parking lot. This program is free and does not require registration, please tell the toll booth operator that you are there for a program.
Registration: Not required
Fri
29
Aug
Friday, August 29, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This is a beginner's hike/wander series with not too much distance for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. Strollers will not work for these programs. We meet at the nature center parking lot. This program is free and does not require registration, please tell the toll booth operator that you are there for a program.
Registration: Not required
Fri
29
Aug
Friday, August 29, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10a.m., 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise speci-fied.
Registration: Not required
Fri
29
Aug
Friday, August 29, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
A guided walk through the estate's grounds that explores how the landscape was designed to reflect the luxurious lifestyle of Staatsburgh's owners, while deliberately hiding the turn-of-the-century technology and labor that made the estate run. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Fri
29
Aug
Friday, August 29, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10a.m., 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise speci-fied.
Registration: Not required
Fri
29
Aug
Friday, August 29, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Senate House State Historic Site
Stop by the Senate House grounds on Friday, August 29, to learn how to make your very own corn husk doll!
Corn husk dolls were originally a Native American craft that
was adopted by Europeans, and became a popular 18th century children's toy that
children could make themselves. Site staff will host a craft table on our
grounds where visitors to try their hand at making their own corn husk dolls.
This family friendly drop-in activity is free, weather dependent and runs while
supplies last.
Registration: Not required
Fri
29
Aug
Friday, August 29, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10a.m., 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise speci-fied.
Registration: Not required
Fri
29
Aug
Friday, August 29, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Rock Painting - Use creativity to turn rocks into beautiful pieces of
art! No registration required. Walk-ins welcome!
Registration: Not required
Fri
29
Aug
Friday, August 29, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Dorraine Scofield has lived & played music in the Catskill Mountains for her entire life and taken the stage with many national acts, made many radio appearances as well as appearing numerous times on The Food Network and other channels. Performing songs including her originals, and covers including country, soft rock, folk, and just a touch of jazz, she is sure to get your feet tapping. Ulster Welcome Center Plaza, weather permitting.
Registration: Not required
Fri
29
Aug
Friday, August 29, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Mine Kill State Park
Come along for a guided walk at sunset to learn about the
bats of New York State and hopefully spot some emerging bats along the way! We
will meet at the park office. Bring a headlamp or flashlight if you have one.
Free event, no registration required.
Registration: Not required
Fri
29
Aug
Friday, August 29, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Friends of the Walkway is pleased to offer the opportunity to enjoy amazing Hudson Valley views after dark from 212 feet above the Hudson River at Walkway at Night. With the moon hanging high in the sky and the Mid-Hudson Bridge twinkling in the distance, there is truly nothing like a twilight evening on the World's Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge. Our friends from the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association will be on-bridge with telescopes to view the night sky (weather permitting). Reserve your ticket for entry at walkway.org/walkwayatnight.
Registration: Required
Fri
29
Aug
Friday, August 29, 2025 07:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Calling all night owls! The Albany Area Amateur Astronomers will
have telescopes to give you a tour of the night sky during this free program
held at the Deerfield Pavilion.
No preregistration required. Enter via the main entrance and
follow signs to program-- first left off the main entrance road. Please drive
slowly in the park at night. No charge.
Registration: Not required
Fri
29
Aug
Friday, August 29, 2025 08:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Our summer movies wrap up with the conclusion of our Back to the 90's series with a visit to Pride Rock in The Lion King! Simba had it all as the son of the King and future leader to his pack. However, when a jealous Uncle supplants his father, Simba's forced to flee for his life, leaving all that he ever knew. With the support of new friends, will Simba get revenge for his dad and take his rightful place as ruler? All movies are shown on the east lawn of the Keeper's house and is free of charge! Patrons are encouraged to bring their own refreshments and a chair or blanket to lay on.8:30pm-10:30pm | Location: Keepers House, Dobbs Ferry, Free, Ages: All Ages.
Registration: Not required
Sat
30
Aug
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
This free bus service brings you from Albany to popular outdoor locations where you can enjoy free programming on most weekends. Take a guided walk, try out bird identification, or simply get to know nature... there's so much to do! https://www.mohawkhudson.org/nature-bus.
Registration: Required
Sat
30
Aug
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Thacher State Park
This free bus service brings you from Albany to popular outdoor locations where you can enjoy free programming on most weekends. Take a guided walk, try out bird identification, or simply get to know nature... there's so much to do! https://www.mohawkhudson.org/nature-bus.
Registration: Required
Sat
30
Aug
Saturday, August 30, 2025 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
Join Friends of John Jay Homestead in Katonah Village at 190 Katonah Ave in Lot #2 for the 15th annual Farm Market season. This market is a weekly outdoor, certified market which provides the finest New York-grown, fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, seafood, breads, specialty items and more. Every Saturday, customers can expect to find certified organic and biodynamic produce, ethically-raised, organic meat and eggs, as well as a wide variety of artisan food items with dozens of weekly vendors and live music. Members Only First Pick 9:00am to 9:30am. Learn more about the Farm Market and join the newsletter to keep up with which vendors will be in attendance each week at https://bit.ly/farmmarketjjh.
Registration: Not required
Sat
30
Aug
Saturday, August 30, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Join Nick Martin,
Park Educator, for an approximately three-mile, loop hike along one footpath
and two carriage roads. From the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center, we'll walk
down to the Beacon Hill Carriage Road, which we'll follow until we connect with
the Beacon Hill Footpath, which ends near Lake Minnewaska. We'll then continue
around to the south and west side of Lake Minnewaska on the Lake Minnewaska
Carriage Road. On a clear day, this route offers numerous, beautiful, scenic
vistas of the Park Preserve and the Wallkill Valley. The footpath section of
this hike includes some continuous, uphill sections and rocky, uneven footing,
which may be difficult for some. All participants should come well
prepared with appropriate footwear, food, and water. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling
the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Not required
Sat
30
Aug
Saturday, August 30, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10a.m., 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise speci-fied.
Registration: Not required
Sat
30
Aug
Saturday, August 30, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10a.m., 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise speci-fied.
Registration: Not required
Sat
30
Aug
Saturday, August 30, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10a.m., 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise speci-fied.
Registration: Not required
Sat
30
Aug
Saturday, August 30, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
ROCK the LOCK 2025! Join us as we rock out along the
historic Erie Canal at Yankee Hill Lock with Question of the Century and the
band called E.R.I.E.! at 1PM. Check out these great musical performances! * August 16th - we welcome Zorbas Trio opening
for The Bluebillies. * August 23rd - join us as Dust Bowl Faeries open for the
Nisky Dixie Cats. * August 30th - we offer Question of the Century
opening for E.R.I.E.! BYO Chair, snacks, beverages and enjoy the afternoon along
the canal and river. Free parking, free event. Right off the Empire State
Trail/Canalway Bike Path on Queen Anne Rd. Thank you to the Friends of Schoharie Crossing. These
programs are made possible in part by a Saratoga Arts' regrant which is
supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the
Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Registration: Not required
Sat
30
Aug
Saturday, August 30, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Weather permitting, meet at the Thacher Overlook, where on a clear day four different landscape regions are visible. Learn how they formed and about the rock types of which they are made. Ages 16+. Registration encouraged. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat
30
Aug
Saturday, August 30, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Weather permitting, meet at the Thacher Overlook, where on a clear day four different landscape regions are visible. Learn how they formed and about the rock types of which they are made. Ages 16+. Registration encouraged. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat
30
Aug
Saturday, August 30, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
(518) 860-9094
Join us for a lecture by White Creek Town Historian Ted
Rice. Mr. Rice has researched the lives of several inhabitants living near the
site of the Battle of Bennington in 1777. Drawing from his original research,
the lives of these men, some who fought and some who did not, will be placed in
context. Why did some find British rule agreeable while others found it to be
intolerable? From ardent royalists eager to put a stop to the chaos of
rebellion to Quakers wrestling with their consciences and everything in
between, these men came from all walks of life and had their lives touched by a
battle fought on their doorstep. Space is limited, RSVP to David Pitlyk today! david.pitlyk@parks.ny.gov //
518-860-9094.
Registration: Required
Sat
30
Aug
Saturday, August 30, 2025 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Join us at the Visitor Center for
live music by The Schramm Band, lawn games and more! No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Sat
30
Aug
Saturday, August 30, 2025 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Thacher State Park
Join us at the Visitor Center for
live music by The Schramm Band, lawn games and more! No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Sat
30
Aug
Saturday, August 30, 2025 06:45 PM - 07:45 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Bring a chair or a blanket and gather on the beach at
Thompson's Lake Campground to enjoy s'mores and storytelling by Fran Berger.
Fran Combs Berger has been a public Storyteller for the past 39 years, and she
grew up hearing stories from her elders, neighbors and family in rural
Oklahoma. She devoured books of fairy tales, folklore, mystery and magic as she
volunteered at her local library. Her repertoire includes folk tales from
around the world, true stories from rural Oklahoma, various literary tales for
your enjoyment, and stories of her daddy's Cowboy adventures, too. Her stories
are suitable for all ages. No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Sat
30
Aug
Saturday, August 30, 2025 06:45 PM - 07:45 PM
Thacher State Park
Bring a chair or a blanket and gather on the beach at
Thompson's Lake Campground to enjoy s'mores and storytelling by Fran Berger.
Fran Combs Berger has been a public Storyteller for the past 39 years, and she
grew up hearing stories from her elders, neighbors and family in rural
Oklahoma. She devoured books of fairy tales, folklore, mystery and magic as she
volunteered at her local library. Her repertoire includes folk tales from
around the world, true stories from rural Oklahoma, various literary tales for
your enjoyment, and stories of her daddy's Cowboy adventures, too. Her stories
are suitable for all ages. No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Sat
30
Aug
Saturday, August 30, 2025 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area
Join us for a free movie night in the park. Bring family and friends, a blanket or lawn chairs, and snacks to join the first ever Movie Nights at Taconic State Park. We'll be showing some of our favorite movies throughout the season in the open air on the lawn at Copake Falls. Movie choices will be announced via our social media and in the Park's Office.
Registration: Not required
Sun
31
Aug
Sunday, August 31, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10a.m., 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise speci-fied.
Registration: Not required
Sun
31
Aug
Sunday, August 31, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
31
Aug
Sunday, August 31, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills and Norrie State Parks might be? The beautiful park land was once the setting for grand Hudson Riverfront estates. This 90-minute guided hike will lead visitors through the park, exploring the history of three historic estates: from Staatsburgh's founding as a gentleman's farm in the 1700s to the development of The Point and Stonehurst estates in the 19th century. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring study footwear. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Sun
31
Aug
Sunday, August 31, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800
Meet in the Nature Center. Listen to some new stories
with Project Growing Minds, and celebrate summer by crafting and hands on
activities with new friends. For children ages 0-8 with an adult. Understanding
of English or Spanish is not necessary. Registration required. Call
518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
31
Aug
Sunday, August 31, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800
Meet in the Nature Center. Listen to some new stories
with Project Growing Minds, and celebrate summer by crafting and hands on
activities with new friends. For children ages 0-8 with an adult. Understanding
of English or Spanish is not necessary. Registration required. Call
518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun
31
Aug
Sunday, August 31, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10a.m., 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise speci-fied.
Registration: Not required
Sun
31
Aug
Sunday, August 31, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10a.m., 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise speci-fied.
Registration: Not required
Mon
01
Sep
Monday, September 1, 2025 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Olana State Historic Site
(518) 567-2170
Join us on Labor Day for an exploration through Olana's artist-designed landscape while keeping eyes and ears open for local birds. Learn more about local bird species, habitats, and behaviors with Dr. William Cook, Professor Emeritus at Columbia-Greene Community College and the Curator of C-GCC's Natural History Museum and local birder/student, Autumn Hopkins. FREE. Advanced registration required. For more information, please contact education@olana.org or call (518) 567-2170.
Registration: Required
Mon
01
Sep
Monday, September 1, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
It took a small army to run this 79-room Gilded Age estate. See the mansion through the servants' eyes, as they rose before dawn and toiled until after midnight. The tour—led by a costumed guide—will include visiting the partially restored servants' hall. The hall is a striking artifact of servant life and work, featuring the servants' dining room, the footmen's bedrooms, and the butler's office. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.
Registration: Required
Tue
02
Sep
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Relieve stress and explore the connection between breath and movement with instructor Shivani Singh as the sun sets over the Hudson with views of the palisades and NYC in the distance. Appropriate for all levels of experience, ages 18+. Cost: $6 per class. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Wed
03
Sep
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Saratoga Spa State Park
Upon starting a job with the Bureau of Historic Sites for
NYS as a photographer, Clifford Oliver Mealy moved to Greenwich in Washington
County in 1992. He walked into the local library where he was handed a
first edition from the reference collection of 12 Years a Slave by
Solomon Northup. He could not put it down. It was then he realized he not only
didn't know anything about history, he didn't know anything about his own
history. He took up the mantle interpreting Northup and 25 years later is known
throughout the state for his thoughtful, soulful, and empathetic portrayal.
Mealy will discuss Northup's life before and after the abduction and the
lessons he has learned from becoming Solomon Northup. The presentation is part
of OPRHP's Solomon Northup "Hope Out of Darkness" statue
series. The sculpture is on display in front of the Lincoln Bathhouse at
Saratoga Spa State Park until Oct. 7, 2025. Accessibility Note: Due to its historic nature, the
Victoria Pool House has steps leading into the space. A ramp is located at the
58 Roosevelt Bar and Grill entrance, but a single stair leads into the Victoria
Pool House room.
Registration: Not required
Thu
04
Sep
Thursday, September 4, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
In collaboration with the Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (LH PRISM) and their ISF crew, this hands-on practice workshop is designed to understand the importance of native species protection, through invasive species education and control. Invasive species like black jetbead, wineberry, mugwort, Japanese knotweed, porcelain berry and Japanese honeysuckle will be targeted and removed by hand in several areas to protect other native species; learn how to properly identify and remove them. Bring long pants, sunscreen and bug spray, water and snacks. Work gloves will be provided. Please be aware that poison ivy, ticks and other insects may be present in the area as we will be working off-path. Please email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com. In the event of rain this workshop may be cancelled or rescheduled.
Registration: Not required
Thu
04
Sep
Thursday, September 4, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
05
Sep
Friday, September 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
A guided walk through the estate's grounds that explores how the landscape was designed to reflect the luxurious lifestyle of Staatsburgh's owners, while deliberately hiding the turn-of-the-century technology and labor that made the estate run. Cost: free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Fri
05
Sep
Friday, September 5, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Senate House State Historic Site
Stop by the Senate House grounds on Friday, September 5, to enjoy a sip of tea! Tea was introduced to Britain in the early
1700's and quickly gained popularity among the British and their colonies. Tea
had become such a staple in colonial homes that once the Tea Act of 1773 was
placed by the British Parliament, it ended up becoming one of the contributing
factors leading up to American Revolutionary War.
Site staff will host a table outside on our grounds with
some free samples of tea that visitors can enjoy and learn the history
surrounding tea. This family friendly drop-in activity is free, weather
dependent and runs while supplies last.
Registration: Not required
Fri
05
Sep
Friday, September 5, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Join us at the East Gate Plaza in Poughkeepsie on Friday, September 5 from 6-7 p.m. to build bridges using just spaghetti and marshmallows! This hands-on activity introduces young minds to basic engineering concepts like structure, design, material strength and innovation in a playful and engaging environment! Presented by Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum. All Walkway Connections events are free to attend with no RSVP required.
Registration: Not required
Fri
05
Sep
Friday, September 5, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Friends of the Walkway is pleased to offer the opportunity to enjoy amazing Hudson Valley views after dark from 212 feet above the Hudson River at Walkway at Night. With the moon hanging high in the sky and the Mid-Hudson Bridge twinkling in the distance, there is truly nothing like a twilight evening on the World's Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge. Our friends from the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association will be on-bridge with telescopes to view the night sky (weather permitting). Reserve your ticket for entry at walkway.org/walkwayatnight.
Registration: Required
Sat
06
Sep
Saturday, September 6, 2025 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
Join Friends of John Jay Homestead in Katonah Village at 190 Katonah Ave in Lot #2 for the 15th annual Farm Market season. This market is a weekly outdoor, certified market which provides the finest New York-grown, fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, seafood, breads, specialty items and more. Every Saturday, customers can expect to find certified organic and biodynamic produce, ethically-raised, organic meat and eggs, as well as a wide variety of artisan food items with dozens of weekly vendors and live music. Members Only First Pick 9:00am to 9:30am. Learn more about the Farm Market and join the newsletter to keep up with which vendors will be in attendance each week at https://bit.ly/farmmarketjjh.
Registration: Not required
Sat
06
Sep
Saturday, September 6, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Experience nature through painting! Learn watercolor technique under the guidance of award-winning artist Anne Johann as you absorb the beauty of the landscape before you. You may bring your own supplies if you have them; if not, supplies will be provided. Cost: $8. Parking: $6 per vehicle Max: 10 people. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat
06
Sep
Saturday, September 6, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
This 3.5-mile, two-hour hike will introduce you to the variety of environments found within the Preserve including lakes, streams, fields, and forest. We'll traverse the same route in a few months enabling you to appreciate the changing vistas and colors over time and distance. We'll start promptly at 9:00 am from the Visitor Center courtyard. Leashed dogs are welcome. Cost: FREE. Parking: $6 per vehicle. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat
06
Sep
Saturday, September 6, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Learn the basics of fly fishing and leave with the skills and confidence to get out on the water in this four-part workshop series led by expert Len Savanella. Sessions 1 and 2 will cover the vocabulary and history of fly fishing, gear, casting, and fly tying. Sessions 3 and 4 will cover ecology and best practices and will take place in the stream so you can put your newfound skills to the test! Equipment will be provided but if you have your own, please bring it. Recommendations for gear and literary resources will be provided. Registration limited to 8 people. Cost: $80. Parking: $6 per vehicle. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat
06
Sep
Saturday, September 6, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
After a brief walk, descend into the Weir in Ossining and explore the original 1842 brick water tunnel and learn its history: the engineering, the people and its impact! Free, easy, 2-hour tour. Meet at the side (lower level/western side) of the Joseph Caputo Center, which is located at 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY 10562, just west of Rte. 9/Highland Ave. at the junction of Croton Ave. (Rte. 133 (from Metro-North Ossining Train Station by taxi or 15-minute uphill walk/parking lots nearby). Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration: https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=356.
Registration: Required
Sat
06
Sep
Saturday, September 6, 2025 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Play with the past! Enjoy indoor & outdoor colonial-era games like hoop & stick, graces, battledore & shuttlecock, shut the box, mancala, jacob's ladder, and more! Free and open to everyone. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
Registration: Not required
Sat
06
Sep
Saturday, September 6, 2025 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Following maps, written descriptions, and photographic documents, children and their families will discover the remnants of Staatsburgh's once-thriving nursery complex on a 40-minute guided hike. Following the hike, child participants will make a miniature garden in a Gilded Age glass to take home. Appropriate for ages 5 and up. Please dress appropriately for an outdoor hike. In the event of heavy rain, this program will be held on September 7 at 2:30pm. Tickets required: https://FOMAS.eventbrite.com. Cost: $8 materials fee /FOMAS members, $8 materials plus Eventbrite fee/general admission. Accompanying adults are free.
Registration: Required
Sat
06
Sep
Saturday, September 6, 2025 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area
Meet at Orphan Farms location. There is something magical about clear night skies and listening for animals as you take a stroll by under a full moon. This is not a spooky walk, it's a family friendly roll and stroll to learn why Dark Skies matter. We will also be shedding some "light" on many misunderstood creatures of the night. Flashlights or headlamps encouraged. Appropriate footwear required. Strollers and mobility assistance devices approved for the HVRT are welcome.
Registration: Not required
Sun
07
Sep
Sunday, September 7, 2025 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
We are honored to host a fantastic event to encourage fishing and outdoor recreation with our partners at C.A.S.T. for Kids! The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation enriches the lives of children with special needs, supports their families, and strengthens communities through the sport of fishing. They empower families and communities to celebrate children with special needs, making these children feel valued and loved. Registration required on C.A.S.T. for Kids Website: https://castforkids.org/event/swanlake/.
Registration: Required
Sun
07
Sep
Sunday, September 7, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
In collaboration with the Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (LH PRISM) and their ISF crew, this hands-on practice workshop is designed to understand the importance of native species protection, through invasive species education and control. Invasive species like black jetbead, wineberry, mugwort, Japanese knotweed, porcelain berry and Japanese honeysuckle will be targeted and removed by hand in several areas to protect other native species; learn how to properly identify and remove them. Bring long pants, sunscreen and bug spray, water and snacks. Work gloves will be provided. Please be aware that poison ivy, ticks and other insects may be present in the area as we will be working off-path. Please email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com. In the event of rain this workshop may be cancelled or rescheduled.
Registration: Not required
Sun
07
Sep
Sunday, September 7, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
Did you know that the geology of Clermont dates back 450 million years? Join professor Robert Titus as he leads us on a geology walk at Clermont State Historic Site. We will examine the bedrock rising east of the mansion and the silt and clay that lies closer to the river--- physical remnants of a time when the site was at the bottom of a marine abyss, like the Marianna Trench! Robert Titus and his wife Johanna are both retired scientists who have become popular science writers, well known throughout the Catskills. The walk will begin at the Visitor Center and cover about 1 and a half miles throughout the park. Please note: The walk will include slight inclines and some uneven surfaces. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Rain or shine.
Registration: Not required
Sun
07
Sep
Sunday, September 7, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
Witness a day of tactical demonstrations, drill, camp life and cooking at Fort Montgomery! The 3rd New Jersey Regiment, Captain Bloomfield's Company is a living history group dedicated to historical authenticity. This activity-filled day with the Greys promises an exciting, authentic glimpse of Continental soldering and camp follower life during the American Revolution.
Registration: Not required
Sun
07
Sep
Sunday, September 7, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
07
Sep
Sunday, September 7, 2025 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve
The annual "Hoot" music festival at Little Stony Point Citizens Association Volunteer Center with adjoining park. This Pete Seeger-inspired event is free, the music is lively, and the scenery along the Hudson River can't be beat!! So bring a picnic basket, and come have a Hoot on a lazy Summer afternoon! If available please walk, bike, train or carpool as parking is very limited. If the trolley is running we will make the route available on littlestonypoint.org and in the discussion on the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/oDYSWe25QjR4NqnS/. We are looking for volunteers to help with the Volunteer Table, Refreshments and Kids Area which will include bubbles, hula hoops and clay. Link to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DACAE2AA4F5CE9-50362501-hoot#/ or donate today and help make these great community events and educational programs happen, as well as the many capital improvements made to the trails, gardens and park amenities at Little Stony Point and in the greater Hudson Highlands Park by visiting the links below. Volunteer or Donate today! Donate Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/lspca. Donate Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/lspca23
Registration: Not required
Sun
07
Sep
Sunday, September 7, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Join us on
Sunday, September 7th as Siri Allison shares delightful stories with you. This is a free open-air program, sponsored by Karen's Produce and Ice
Cream, Rt. 5S and the Friends of Schoharie Crossing. Donations for future
programs and performances are appreciated.
Registration: Not required
Mon
08
Sep
Monday, September 8, 2025 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Commune with nature while honing your creative writing skills with instructor Nicole Butterfield. Allow the natural beauty of our Preserve to lend itself to creative output in this relaxing and reflective evening class. Note that you can attend either of these classes or both to maximize your creative writing development. Max: 15 people. Cost: $4. Parking: $6 per vehicle. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Tue
09
Sep
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Start your day with movement! Get energized in this virtual session with postural therapist Joey Zimet and learn exercises to improve posture and function. The class will incorporate standing, sitting, and floor exercises that are easily adapted to fit your needs. These methods are based upon neuroscience, biomechanics, and the myofascial system. Treat yourself to some maintenance and self-care! Registered participants will receive a Zoom link to join. Cost: FREE. Registration required. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Tue
09
Sep
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Relieve stress and explore the connection between breath and movement with instructor Shivani Singh as the sun sets over the Hudson with views of the palisades and NYC in the distance. Appropriate for all levels of experience, ages 18+. Cost: $6 per class. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Wed
10
Sep
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
(518) 567-2170
Experience Olana's stunning views while learning the art of plein air painting in a three-part workshop led by Shawn Dell Joyce. Inspired by Frederic Church's approach to outdoor painting, this series explores sketching, color matching, and completing finished works from observation. Each day features a different location at Olana, with Church's paintings and sketches as reference points. Shawn Dell Joyce is a Florida-based plein air painter and founder of the Wallkill River School of Art. Her nationally recognized work has been featured in The New York Times, Tampa Bay Magazine, and is held in major collections, including MoMA. Participants may register for one or all three sessions. Bring your own paints and brushes (any medium); some special tools are provided. Advanced registration required. $100 per day / $75 for members ($300 for all three / $225 for members). Contact education@olana.org or (518) 567-2170 for more info.
Registration: Required
Wed
10
Sep
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Join Dayna Gralla for a therapeutic and restorative sound healing experience. Envelop yourself in the sounds of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and a variety of soothing instruments as you allow your mind to drift from an active state to a relaxed and meditative state. Ages 10+. Max: 20 per session. Cost: $8. Parking: $6 per vehicle until 4:30 pm. (no parking fee after 4:30pm) RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Wed
10
Sep
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Join Dayna Gralla for a therapeutic and restorative sound healing experience. Envelop yourself in the sounds of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and a variety of soothing instruments as you allow your mind to drift from an active state to a relaxed and meditative state. Ages 10+. Max: 20 per session. Cost: $8. Parking: $6 per vehicle until 4:30 pm. (no parking fee after 4:30pm) RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Wed
10
Sep
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
The historical connection between Barbados and New York shaped the colonial landscape in the 17th and 18th centuries. Barbadian planters were central to the establishment of provisioning plantations in mid-seventeenth century New York and New Jersey. These wealthy landholders, in the attempt to feed and supply their Barbados sugar plantations, brought with them the practice of matrilineal enslavement to the region. At the same time, the Anglo-Dutch planters of the Hudson Valley developed economic and social ties to the sugar producing island. The bond between the two regions, and the complex flow of grown and manufactured goods as well as enslaved Africans is crucial to comprehending the centuries-long ties between these colonial spaces. Dr. Seth Kamil delves into the nature of the inter-colonial exchange and the shared places that define the Barbados-New York connection. This virtual program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Register at https://www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events/lecture-the-barbados-new-york-connection.
Registration: Required
Thu
11
Sep
Thursday, September 11, 2025 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
(518) 567-2170
Experience Olana's stunning views while learning the art of plein air painting in a three-part workshop led by Shawn Dell Joyce. Inspired by Frederic Church's approach to outdoor painting, this series explores sketching, color matching, and completing finished works from observation. Each day features a different location at Olana, with Church's paintings and sketches as reference points. Shawn Dell Joyce is a Florida-based plein air painter and founder of the Wallkill River School of Art. Her nationally recognized work has been featured in The New York Times, Tampa Bay Magazine, and is held in major collections, including MoMA. Participants may register for one or all three sessions. Bring your own paints and brushes (any medium); some special tools are provided. Advanced registration required. $100 per day / $75 for members ($300 for all three / $225 for members). Contact education@olana.org or (518) 567-2170 for more info.
Registration: Required
Thu
11
Sep
Thursday, September 11, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Thu
11
Sep
Thursday, September 11, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Life changed drastically as the Revolutionary War came to what is today Irvington, Dobbs Ferry and Hastings. As the war divided neighbors and families, two local families emerged as great leaders on the American side - the Odells and the Dyckmans. Join us outside at the Keeper's House for a sunset presentation to hear about the men and women of these families and the roles they played as Westchester guides, militia leaders and citizens caught in the dangerous "Neutral Ground" of Westchester County. To register, please visit Aqueduct.org.7:00pm-8:30pm, Location: Keepers House, Dobbs Ferry, Free but registration required, Ages: All Ages
Registration: Required
Fri
12
Sep
Friday, September 12, 2025 until Sunday, September 14, 2025
Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area
Join us for a weekend of activities. Our staff are running programs throughout the two days ranging from Pond Exploring and Bird Watching to Walking Bingo/Guided Hikes and Camp Crafts. For detailed information please reach out to our Educator at Haley.Sylvan@parks.ny.gov or follow us on social media. Volunteer/Stewardship opportunities available. Girl Scouts Love State Parks in a national program that encourages girls and community to get out and experience state parks through partnership with the National Association of State Park Directors and THOR Industries.
Registration: Not required
Fri
12
Sep
Friday, September 12, 2025 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
(518) 567-2170
Experience Olana's stunning views while learning the art of plein air painting in a three-part workshop led by Shawn Dell Joyce. Inspired by Frederic Church's approach to outdoor painting, this series explores sketching, color matching, and completing finished works from observation. Each day features a different location at Olana, with Church's paintings and sketches as reference points. Shawn Dell Joyce is a Florida-based plein air painter and founder of the Wallkill River School of Art. Her nationally recognized work has been featured in The New York Times, Tampa Bay Magazine, and is held in major collections, including MoMA. Participants may register for one or all three sessions. Bring your own paints and brushes (any medium); some special tools are provided. Advanced registration required. $100 per day / $75 for members ($300 for all three / $225 for members). Contact education@olana.org or (518) 567-2170 for more info.
Registration: Required
Fri
12
Sep
Friday, September 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
A guided walk through the estate's grounds that explores how the landscape was designed to reflect the luxurious lifestyle of Staatsburgh's owners, while deliberately hiding the turn-of-the-century technology and labor that made the estate run. Cost: free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Fri
12
Sep
Friday, September 12, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Senate House State Historic Site
Stop by the Senate House grounds on Friday, September 12, and learn how to make an Apple Pomander!
A pomander was an early type of aromatherapy typically made
from an apple covered in cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg or even rosemary. A pomander
could be worn or left out in a room. You can come and create any design and
make your own pomander! This family friendly drop-in activity is free,
weather dependent and runs while supplies last.
Registration: Not required
Sat
13
Sep
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
This free bus service brings you from Albany to popular outdoor locations where you can enjoy free programming on most weekends. Take a guided walk, try out bird identification, or simply get to know nature... there's so much to do! https://www.mohawkhudson.org/nature-bus.
Registration: Required
Sat
13
Sep
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Thacher State Park
This free bus service brings you from Albany to popular outdoor locations where you can enjoy free programming on most weekends. Take a guided walk, try out bird identification, or simply get to know nature... there's so much to do! https://www.mohawkhudson.org/nature-bus.
Registration: Required
Sat
13
Sep
Saturday, September 13, 2025 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
Join Friends of John Jay Homestead in Katonah Village at 190 Katonah Ave in Lot #2 for the 15th annual Farm Market season. This market is a weekly outdoor, certified market which provides the finest New York-grown, fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, seafood, breads, specialty items and more. Every Saturday, customers can expect to find certified organic and biodynamic produce, ethically-raised, organic meat and eggs, as well as a wide variety of artisan food items with dozens of weekly vendors and live music. Members Only First Pick 9:00am to 9:30am. Learn more about the Farm Market and join the newsletter to keep up with which vendors will be in attendance each week at https://bit.ly/farmmarketjjh.
Registration: Not required
Sat
13
Sep
Saturday, September 13, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Experience nature through painting! Learn watercolor technique under the guidance of award-winning artist Anne Johann as you absorb the beauty of the landscape before you. You may bring your own supplies if you have them; if not, supplies will be provided. Cost: $8. Parking: $6 per vehicle Max: 10 people. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat
13
Sep
Saturday, September 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Enjoy a free, easy, 2 miles/2 hours (total) loop hike north along the Aqueduct and atop the beautiful Croton Dam. The leader of the hike will discuss the history and construction of the Old Croton Aqueduct and the features of the Croton Dam, the trailhead of the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail. The Aqueduct was completed in 1842 to supply fresh water to a thirsty New York City. Note: Meet near the restrooms at the rear (south end) of the parking lot at Croton Gorge Park, Rte. 129, Cortlandt, NY. 10567, GPS Coordinates: 41°13′ 20.46" N -73°51′12.59" W. $10 parking fee/car from May - Labor Day (From Metro-North Hudson Line Croton-Harmon Train Station: 15-minute taxi.) Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration: https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=357. 10:00 AM Location: Croton Dam Free, but parking is $10 (cash) Ages: All Ages.
Registration: Required
Sat
13
Sep
Saturday, September 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Worried about local coyotes and bears within Rockefeller State Park Preserve and your neighborhood? Join RSPP Program Coordinator and certified Leave No Trace Instructor Martha Bierut to learn best practices for minimizing you and your family's risk of harmful wildlife encounters. Capacity: 40. Cost: FREE. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat
13
Sep
Saturday, September 13, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Senate House State Historic Site
(845) 338-2786
Marking the 250-year anniversary of his birth, discover the
life and legacy of John Vanderlyn. Step into the past with our free walking
tour of Uptown Kingston exploring the remarkable life of Kingston-born artist
John Vanderlyn (1775-1852). From his early days in Uptown Kingston, to his
celebrated career as a neoclassical painter home and abroad, Vanderlyn's story
is one of ambition, artistry and international acclaim. This guided tour
highlights key locations tied to Vanderlyn's family, artistic development and
Kingston's vibrant cultural heritage. Perfect for history lovers, art
enthusiastic and curious minds of all ages. Vanderlyn walking tours will be held on Saturdays: September
13, September 20, and October 11 and on Wednesday October 15. Tours begin at
the Senate House State Historic Site in front of Loughran House at 296 Fair
Street, Kingston, NY. Tours will begin promptly at 11:00AM and will run
approximately one hour in length. The tour will cover uneven terrain, so
comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Tours are approximately one mile of
walking distance and are weather dependent. The event is FREE, but reservations
are required. To reserve your spot, call 845-338-2786 or email SenateHouseSHS@parks.ny.gov.
Registration: Required
Sat
13
Sep
Saturday, September 13, 2025 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
Raised as an auxiliary force for General Washington's Continental Army in 1777,
Spencer's Additional Regiment was a part of the New Jersey Brigade throughout the war. The members of this reenactment regiment will take up residence in our Soldiers' Camp by the museum and explain the unit's fascinating history, perform drills and fire muskets throughout the day. The unit served at the American garrison at Stony Point in 1780
during the Benedict Arnold treason affair and trial in Tappan, NY.
Registration: Not required
Sat
13
Sep
Saturday, September 13, 2025 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Join us at the Yonkers downtown for the yearly return of Riverfest. This annual party brings the community together with something for everyone! This carnival/music festival atmosphere has music and food by the plenty and games and fun for all ages! Stop by the OCA/FOCA informational table and say hi!12:00 PM, Location: Yonkers Waterfront, Free, Ages: All Ages
Registration: Not required
Sat
13
Sep
Saturday, September 13, 2025 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Step back in time to the American Revolution! This free family-friendly outdoor festival will feature costumed reenactors, living history demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Meet military and civilian reenactors including General George Washington (on his horse Nelson) with his enslaved servant William Lee, Revolutionary War soldiers from both sides of the conflict, 18th century crafts demonstrators, and more. Enjoy live music and try your hand at 18th century country dancing, grinding grain in a portable stone mill, operating a cider press, and playing 18th century-style children's games. Explore the history of Philipse Manor Hall and colonial New York in the museum, and don't miss the special traveling exhibit "Treason of the Blackest Dye: The True Story of Arnold, André, and Three Honest Militiamen." History buffs of all ages can also enjoy our special espionage activity, as you explore the grounds and meet historical people and booths of local history organizations to decipher your mission, using our special code book! This festival coincides with Yonkers River Fest, which features live music, vendors, and food throughout the downtown Yonkers area.
Registration: Not required
Sat
13
Sep
Saturday, September 13, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
Join us for a special
afternoon designed exclusively for our members! Be among the first to
experience a seldom seen portion of the Second Engagement during a guided tour,
followed by a memorable evening of history and community. Event Highlights Include: Off-site
guided tour of The Rocky Ridge, Presentation by historian Eric Schnitzer, Hors
d'oeuvres and refreshments, Live music, Silent
auction and raffle, $35 for
not-yet members (includes membership) or $10 for current members. Please RSVP to reserve
your spot, and we appreciate you becoming a member of the Friends of the
Bennington Battlefield! We look forward to sharing
this unforgettable experience with you! Deadline to RSVP is September
10, 2025. Schedule of the day: 1:00 pm: Hikers for the Rocky
Ridge assemble at the Barnett House (30 Caretakers Road) to caravan to the
location, 2:30 pm: Light refreshments
served at the Barnet House, 3:00 pm: Historian Eric
Schnitzer presents "Grasshoppers and Butterflies Reconsidered: British
Light 3 Pounders of the 1770's", 4:00 - 5:30 pm: Reception and
refreshments, with live music from Martha VonSchilgen. Drawing for raffle
baskets and photograph silent auction winning bid announced.
Registration: Required
Sat
13
Sep
Saturday, September 13, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Grant Cottage State Historic Site
An Intimate
Portrait of an Adirondack Legend presented by author Daniel Way. Join author and
photographer Dr. Daniel Way in exploring the life of the famous local
photographer (and his great-great uncle) Seneca Ray Stoddard. Stoddard's work,
which included images taken on Mt. McGregor and throughout the Adirondacks,
helped draw public attention to the region and ultimately its preservation. In
this engaging presentation, Dr. Way will shine a spotlight on Stoddard's
significant work, offering insight into the artistry and legacy of one of the
region's most influential figures. As part of our Literary Landmark Author
Series Dr. Way will be signing copies of his book Seneca Ray Stoddard:
An Intimate Portrait of an Adirondack Legend following the presentation.
Registration: Not required
Sat
13
Sep
Saturday, September 13, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This tour highlights the real-life characters and themes at Staatsburgh that parallel Downton Abbey and HBO's The Gilded Age. Led by a costumed interpreter, the tour shows how the Mills family and their servants conducted a busy weekend of high society entertaining, comparing Staatsburgh to what viewers saw on TV. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.
Registration: Required
Sat
13
Sep
Saturday, September 13, 2025 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
On Saturday, September 13 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the East Gate Plaza in Poughkeepsie, kids are called to Walkway Over the Hudson to find the treasure and protect the planet! Join this Geocaching Treasure Hunt for a fun one-hour outdoor adventure where kids become "nature heroes" on a mission to find hidden treasures and learn how to care for the Earth. Using clues (not phones!), you'll search for eco-caches containing small surprises and environmental tips, all while practicing teamwork and the golden rules of nature exploration— leaving no trace and being gentle with the environment. The program will include an exciting mix of play, discovery, and learning designed to spark curiosity and inspire young eco-stewards. This Walkway Connections event is free to attend. It is targeted for kids in grades 4-8. No RSVP required.
Registration: Not required
Sat
13
Sep
Saturday, September 13, 2025 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Meet at the East Lawn at Olana State Historic Site. Top chefs, cool summer drinks, and the best view in the Hudson River Valley. Learn more at olana.org/Summerparty2025.
Registration: Required
Sat
13
Sep
Saturday, September 13, 2025 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area
Copake Falls Near the Ore Pit, Join us for a free movie night in the Park! Bring family and friends, a blanket or lawn chairs, and snacks to join the first ever Movie Nights at Taconic State Park. We'll be showing some of our favorite movies throughout the season in the open air on the lawn at Copake Falls. Movie choices will be announced via our social media and in the Park's Office. Weather dependent.
Registration: Not required
Sun
14
Sep
Sunday, September 14, 2025 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Get to know our feathered residents and experience the "dawn chorus" during the peek breeding song with an expert from the Saw Mill River Audubon. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! Binocular loans available upon request. Rain or shine except in extreme weather, in which case you will receive a cancellation email 2 hours before scheduled walk. Ages 8+. Max: 25 people. Cost: FREE. Parking: $6 per vehicle. Please register at: sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips/.
Registration: Required
Sun
14
Sep
Sunday, September 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
14
Sep
Sunday, September 14, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
We are proud to once again host Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson for the annual Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day! Bring your Girl Scout troop for a day of environmental education, recreation, community building, and inspiring Gold Award projects to get you engaged with our natural environment and New York State Parks! Register your troop here: https://www.girlscoutshh.org/en/sf-events-repository/2025/girl-scouts-love-state-parks---rockefeller-state-park-preserve-9.html.
Registration: Required
Sun
14
Sep
Sunday, September 14, 2025 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
The American Legion Post 739 organize and present monthly Flag Changing Ceremonies on the Walkway to honor our region's veterans and their service to our country. These events are open to all who wish to attend.
Registration: Not required
Sun
14
Sep
Sunday, September 14, 2025 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Free and Open to all audiences/All ages. Meadow enthusiasts can visit the site of the oldest man-managed meadow in NY State, dated back to the First Peoples settlements in the area. Learn about the ongoing management practices and efforts to preserve the now established meadow at the Jay Estate, part of this invaluable historical heritage, within the Boston Post Road Historic District.
Registration: Not required
Sun
14
Sep
Sunday, September 14, 2025 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Free and Open to all audiences/All ages. Meadow enthusiasts can visit the site of the oldest man-managed meadow in NY State, dated back to the First Peoples settlements in the area. Learn about the ongoing management practices and efforts to preserve the now established meadow at the Jay Estate, part of this invaluable historical heritage, within the Boston Post Road Historic District.
Registration: Not required
Tue
16
Sep
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Relieve stress and explore the connection between breath and movement with instructor Shivani Singh as the sun sets over the Hudson with views of the palisades and NYC in the distance. Appropriate for all levels of experience, ages 18+. Cost: $6 per class. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Thu
18
Sep
Thursday, September 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Thu
18
Sep
Thursday, September 18, 2025 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Join The Olana Partnership and Hudson Sloop Club to learn more about fishing, water ecology, and the plants and animals that call Olana's lake home! There will be drop-in hands-on activities including: fishing from shore, wading in the lake, netting, digging, and all while learning more about river ecosystems at the mobile Everett Nack Estuary Education Center. Meet at the Farm Complex. This program is FREE.
Registration: Not required
Thu
18
Sep
Thursday, September 18, 2025 05:00 PM - 06:15 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Enjoy vibrant music against the backdrop of Olana's breathtaking views. FREE; the performance takes place outside the Historic House. Check in at the Visitor Center for details; https://olana.org/ThirdThursdays/.
Registration: Not required
Thu
18
Sep
Thursday, September 18, 2025 05:00 PM - 06:15 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Experience the vibrant sounds of South America with Andes Manta! Enjoy live music on traditional instruments like panpipes and Andean flutes, along with captivating dance performances, all against the backdrop of Olana's breathtaking views. FREE; takes place outside the Historic House. Check in at the Visitor Center for more details.
Registration: Not required
Thu
18
Sep
Thursday, September 18, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Join this special free evening performance with The Camphill Hudson Players, Hudson's own inclusive theater company that creates original productions. During this special performance designed by Jody Brookes, the players will showcase Olana's landscape, highlighting Olana's spectacular views and the beauty of the Hudson River. This performance will take place at the recently opened Frederic Church Center for Art and Landscape.
Registration: Not required
Fri
19
Sep
Friday, September 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
A guided walk through the estate's grounds that explores how the landscape was designed to reflect the luxurious lifestyle of Staatsburgh's owners, while deliberately hiding the turn-of-the-century technology and labor that made the estate run. Cost: free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Fri
19
Sep
Friday, September 19, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Senate House State Historic Site
Stop by the Senate House grounds on Friday, September 19, and draw like Vanderlyn!
John Vanderlyn was an artist born in Kingston who studied
painting in Paris thanks to his patron Aaron Burr. Senate House has the largest
collection of Vanderlyn's art in the world. Join us for this free, quick,
drop-in craft. We'll have art supplies out for you to try your hand at portrait
art. This family friendly drop-in activity is free, weather dependent and runs
while supplies last.
Registration: Not required
Fri
19
Sep
Friday, September 19, 2025 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Lake Taghkanic State Park
The Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association hosts a monthly stargazing party in the West Beach parking lot. Bring your own telescopes and binoculars or use those provided by our members. You will be asked to provide your license plate number and make/model car, so park management and police have a record of who will be in park after hours. More info at https://www.spy-hill.net/myers/astro/ltsp/. Registration: RSVP is required at least one day beforehand.
Registration: Required
Sat
20
Sep
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
Join us at Crailo State Historic
Site in Rensselaer for Harvest Faire, an old-fashioned agricultural festival, 11
am to 4 pm. Enjoy historical reenactors, 17th and 18th century music, vendors, Indigenous
and colonial demonstrations, along with games, activities, and Open House
(self-guided) tours. Free, family friendly, and open to the public. Visit
Crailo's website: https://parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/30/details.aspx.
Registration: Not required
Sat
20
Sep
Saturday, September 20, 2025 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
Join Friends of John Jay Homestead in Katonah Village at 190 Katonah Ave in Lot #2 for the 15th annual Farm Market season. This market is a weekly outdoor, certified market which provides the finest New York-grown, fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, seafood, breads, specialty items and more. Every Saturday, customers can expect to find certified organic and biodynamic produce, ethically-raised, organic meat and eggs, as well as a wide variety of artisan food items with dozens of weekly vendors and live music. Members Only First Pick 9:00am to 9:30am. Learn more about the Farm Market and join the newsletter to keep up with which vendors will be in attendance each week at https://bit.ly/farmmarketjjh.
Registration: Not required
Sat
20
Sep
Saturday, September 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
Presenter Drew Shuptar-Rayvis, cultural ambassador of the Pocomoke Nation will provide a compelling and fascinating first-person, Northeast Woodland, Native American portrayal. This program will present the contributions, struggles and sacrifices made by Algonkian peoples during the War of American Independence. Visitors will learn about the material culture of Algonkian people during the Revolution and discover the complex political paths of patriotism, toryism and neutrality that shaped the history of many Algonkian and Iroquoian people in order to preserve their ways of life.
Registration: Not required
Sat
20
Sep
Saturday, September 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Learn the basics of fly fishing and leave with the skills and confidence to get out on the water in this four-part workshop series led by expert Len Savanella. Sessions 1 and 2 will cover the vocabulary and history of fly fishing, gear, casting, and fly tying. Sessions 3 and 4 will cover ecology and best practices and will take place in the stream so you can put your newfound skills to the test! Equipment will be provided but if you have your own, please bring it. Recommendations for gear and literary resources will be provided. Registration limited to 8 people. Cost: $80. Parking: $6 per vehicle. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat
20
Sep
Saturday, September 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills and Norrie State Parks might be? The beautiful park land was once the setting for grand Hudson Riverfront estates. This 90-minute guided hike will lead visitors through the park, exploring the history of three historic estates: from Staatsburgh's founding as a gentleman's farm in the 1700s to the development of The Point and Stone hurst estates in the 19thcentury. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring study footwear. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Sat
20
Sep
Saturday, September 20, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
(914) 965-4027
Explore 400 years of African and African-descended people in downtown Yonkers. This 2.5 mile urban hike will visit historic churches like St. John's Getty Square and Messiah Baptist Church, the waterfront's Enslaved African Rain Garden, the sites of early Black landowners in Yonkers, and discuss Yonkers connections to the American Revolution, Underground Railroad, Civil Rights, redlining, and school segregation. We'll also discuss famous Yonkers residents, Yonkers firsts, schools, fraternal organizations, music, and more! To register, email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov or call 914-965-4027.
Registration: Required
Sat
20
Sep
Saturday, September 20, 2025 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Bear Mountain State Park
Learn about Biodiversity & Local Habitats!
Get your Biodiversity Passport and visit our Pond, River, Forest, Woodland
Pool, Rocky Summit & Grassland habitat stations to learn what you can do to
promote biodiversity and help the plants and animals that call these habitats
home. Participate in fun educational activities to earn a stamp at each station
and earn a prize when you fill your passport!
Registration: Not required
Sat
20
Sep
Saturday, September 20, 2025 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Crailo State Historic Site
An old-fashioned
agricultural fair, highlighting many aspects of the harvest season in the
colonial era Hudson River Valley. Historical reenactors, 17th & 18th
century music, Native American Performance, African storytelling, and a
variety of demonstrations will be available, along with games and activities.
The museum will be available for Open House (self-guided) tours. Food truck on
site all day. This event is free to the public.
Registration: Not required
Sat
20
Sep
Saturday, September 20, 2025 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
The Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct are ecstatic to bring back their favorite community party to the Keeper's House with, Aquefest! Come out to the park and hang out with your neighbors with games, crafts, art projects and much more! For a full schedule of the day, visit www.Aqueduct.org. 11:00 AM-4:00 PM, Location: Keepers House, Dobbs Ferry, Free, Ages: All Ages.
Registration: Required
Sat
20
Sep
Saturday, September 20, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Senate House State Historic Site
(845) 338-2786
Marking the 250-year anniversary of his birth, discover the life and legacy of John Vanderlyn. Step into the past with our free walking tour of Uptown Kingston exploring the remarkable life of Kingston-born artist John Vanderlyn (1775-1852). From his early days in Uptown Kingston, to his celebrated career as a neoclassical painter home and abroad, Vanderlyn's story is one of ambition, artistry and international acclaim. This guided tour highlights key locations tied to Vanderlyn's family, artistic development and Kingston's vibrant cultural heritage. Perfect for history lovers, art enthusiastic and curious minds of all ages. Vanderlyn walking tours will be held on Saturdays: September 13, September 20, and October 11 and on Wednesday October 15. Tours begin at the Senate House State Historic Site in front of Loughran House at 296 Fair Street, Kingston, NY. Tours will begin promptly at 11:00AM and will run approximately one hour in length. The tour will cover uneven terrain, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Tours are approximately one mile of walking distance and are weather dependent. The event is FREE, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, call 845-338-2786 or email SenateHouseSHS@parks.ny.gov.
Registration: Required
Sat
20
Sep
Saturday, September 20, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Learn from experienced Hudson Valley artist and teacher, Mira Fink https://www.mirafink.com.Take a short walk around the grounds of Staatsburgh State Historic Site and by the Hudson River to take in the beauty of the landscape. Explore composition and the effects of light and shadow. Learn how to break down the landscape into simple shapes with areas of different values; (lights, mid-tones and darks). Then try your hand at creating "thumbnail sketches". All materials will be provided. Appropriate for teens and adults. No previous drawing experience is needed. This workshop is weather permitting, with a rain date of September 21.Reservations required: https://FOMAS.eventbrite.com. Cost: $8/FOMAS members, $8 plus Eventbrite fee/general admission
Registration: Required
Sat
20
Sep
Saturday, September 20, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Experience learning, looking closely, and conversation as a family during this series of special museum gallery tours at Olana State Historic Site. Each month, The Olana Partnership educators will lead an exploration of two to three works of art on the second-floor galleries through family-friendly dialogue and other hands-on activities. After your tour, extend your day at OLANA and head down to the Wagon House Education Center for a free drop-in program, Art Making in the Afternoon from 1-4pm. Designed for families with children ages 3 and up. FREE; advanced registration required. Please contact education@olana.org to learn more, visit https://olana.org/programs-events/ for details.
Registration: Required
Sat
20
Sep
Saturday, September 20, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Inspired by your time at Olana or looking for family-friendly fun? Participate in free, drop-in artmaking in the Wagon House Education Center and learn more about Frederic Church's artist-designed home and studio on the Hudson.This drop-in artmaking program is open to all ages and skill levels; all materials provided. FREE. No advanced registration is required. Contact education@olana.org or call (518) 751-6938 for more info. Visit https://olana.org/programs-events/ for details.
Registration: Required
Sat
20
Sep
Saturday, September 20, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Join Greene County Historian Jonathan Palmer for a guided walk through Olana's landscape and uncover the hidden industrial history of the Hudson River Valley. Learn how local families once harvested ice from the Hudson River and view Olana through the lens of a regional historian. This 1¼-mile walk covers carriage roads and explores how land use and industry have shaped our experience of the site. $10 per person / $5 for members. Meet at the main entrance to the Historic House. This tour is part of a series featuring outside experts who reveal lesser-known aspects of Olana's landscape, including its geologic history, 19th-century land use, and indigenous knowledge. Each walk lasts 45–60 minutes and ties into What's Missing? a site-specific outdoor exhibition by Ellen Harvey and Gabriela Salazar that explores forgotten elements of Olana's history. Learn more about the exhibition at https://olana.org/whatsmissing.
Registration: Required
Sat
20
Sep
Saturday, September 20, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
In this special 90-minute tour, Staatsburgh's curator will focus on as election of objects that are not easily seen on tour or which tell a special story. This version of the tour will focus on all things France including the French objects, furniture, and architecture of the house. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.
Registration: Required
Sat
20
Sep
Saturday, September 20, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
(845) 786-2521
Join performers Gary Petagine and Sean Grady as they present their new historical play
A Casualty of Betrayal: The David S. Franks Story. Benedict Arnold's two aides — Richard Varick and David Franks — are suspected of colluding with him in his treason. Varick goes on to eventually become mayor of NYC; what happens to David Franks is revealed in this play. Please call 845-786-2521 for a reservation and plan to arrive by 1:45 for seating for this very popular performing duo. The program will be held outdoors unless there is inclement weather, in which case indoor seating will be limited to the first 30
recorded reservations.
Registration: Required
Sat
20
Sep
Saturday, September 20, 2025 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Join us for a rare opportunity to enjoy a guided evening landscape walk at Olana! Spend one hour walking through Frederic Church's designed landscape with a guide certified as both a volunteer master gardener and master forester. Dive into the flora and ecology and learn about how they informed Olana's carefully composed views and its story as a living artwork. Next, enjoy the one-of-a-kind experience of a Hudson Valley evening with a glass of prosecco on the piazza of the historic house. Watch the sun begin to set behind the Catskill Mountains and see the views that inspired a great American artist. (non-alcoholic beverages are also available). Walk covers approximately one mile over unpaved roads and is not ADA accessible.
Registration: Not required
Sat
20
Sep
Saturday, September 20, 2025 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
$50 for Friends of Clermont Members, $100 for non-members. Southwood Estate is home to one of the Hudson Valley's most spectacular views, stretching across the Hudson River to the Catskill Mountains, and is part of the original Livingston family estate. Upon Robert R. Livingston's death, his daughter Elizabeth Stevens Livingston inherited Clermont Manor. Her five children inherited portions of Clermont and built manor houses and farms, Southwood being one. After some years of neglect, Beatrice Perry purchased Southwood in 1969, and it has remained in the Perry family since. Enjoy an open house tour with refreshments and bask in the evening views from the expansive porch.
Registration: Not required
Sat
20
Sep
Saturday, September 20, 2025 05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Join Friends of the Walkway and veterans from both Dutchess and Ulster County on Saturday, September 20 as we celebrate those that served our nation during this special nighttime event. This event is free to attend, but RSVPs are requested.
Registration: Not required
Sun
21
Sep
Sunday, September 21, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
21
Sep
Sunday, September 21, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Celebrate the fall equinox during this special event co-hosted by forest therapist Cindy Olsen and sound healer Dayna Gralla. Enjoy a mindful stroll in the woods and connect with nature inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, "forest bathing". This journey will lead you to the Glacial Erratic for a restorative sound healing experience where crystal singing bowls, chimes, and soothing instruments will guide your meditation. Finish with herbal tea under the trees as you take a moment to reflect. No dogs please. Max: 30 people. Ages 18+. Cost: $8. Parking: $6 per vehicle. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sun
21
Sep
Sunday, September 21, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
Meet at the Visitor Center, Free! Join us at Clermont State Historic Site for a guided landscape tour. On this tour we will look back through generations of the Livingston family and explore how their role as landowners shaped the land and local communities. From the questionable land purchases from Indigenous tribes to enslaved men and tenant farmers tilling the soil, to the Livingston's own gentleman farmers, the relationship with the land and those who worked it changed many times over the past 300 years. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. In the event of severe weather this tour will be postponed.
Registration: Not required
Sun
21
Sep
Sunday, September 21, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This tour highlights the real-life characters and themes at Staatsburgh that parallel Downton Abbey and HBO's The Gilded Age. Led by a costumed interpreter, the tour shows how the Mills family and their servants conducted a busy weekend of high society entertaining, comparing Staatsburgh to what viewers saw on TV. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.
Registration: Required
Sun
21
Sep
Sunday, September 21, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This 90-minute walk in the village of Staatsburg will explore the estate's close relationship with the nearby village and its connection to the Mills family. A guide will discuss historic buildings and highlight hidden locations in the village that demonstrate Staatsburg's vibrant past and the lasting legacy of Ruth and Ogden Mills beyond the estate walls. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. Cost: free
Registration: Required
Sun
21
Sep
Sunday, September 21, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Join Christopher Kroner on Sunday, September 21 at the East Gate Plaza in Poughkeepsie for a presentation on the Hudson Valley Design Lab, a design office initiative by MASS Design Group launched in 2017 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Through community engagement, advocacy, and impactful projects, the Hudson Valley Design Lab explores how design can play a pivotal role in healing cities, revitalizing spaces, and fostering positive change in the region. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the intersection of design and community well-being. All Walkway Connections events are free to attend with no RSVP required.
Registration: Not required
Mon
22
Sep
Monday, September 22, 2025 06:30 AM - 08:00 AM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Celebrate the start of a new season with a Sunrise Stroll on the World's Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge. During the vernal and autumnal equinoxes, the sun rises in line with the Walkway deck, making for a spectacular photo opportunity. We're opening the gates early at 6:30 a.m. on both approaches to allow everyone to enjoy this magnificent experience. There's no cost to attend Sunrise Stroll.
Registration: Not required
Mon
22
Sep
Monday, September 22, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Meet at Apple Greens Golf Course, Highland, NY. This 18-hole scramble event features stunning views of the Shawangunk Mountains, classic competitions like longest drive and closest-to-the-pin, light lunch on the course, a delicious locally-sourced dinner, drinks, post-round awards, an awesome raffle and other fun surprises throughout the day. Play as an individual golfer or register your foursome. Want to join us for dinner only? Non-golfers are welcome to attend after the round with a non-golf dinner ticket. Dinner is included in the ticket price for golfers. Sign up at walkway.org/golf.
Registration: Required
Tue
23
Sep
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Relieve stress and explore the connection between breath and movement with instructor Shivani Singh as the sun sets over the Hudson with views of the palisades and NYC in the distance. Appropriate for all levels of experience, ages 18+. Cost: $6 per class. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Wed
24
Sep
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Get to know our feathered residents and experience the "dawn chorus" during the peek breeding song with an expert from the Saw Mill River Audubon. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! Binocular loans available upon request. Rain or shine except in extreme weather, in which case you will receive a cancellation email 2 hours before scheduled walk. Ages 8+. Max: 25 people. Cost: FREE. Parking: $6 per vehicle. Please register at: sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips/.
Registration: Required
Wed
24
Sep
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Saratoga Spa State Park
An Ebony Hillbillies concert at Saratoga Music Hall (474
Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866) is the final event of NYS Parks,
Recreation and Historic Preservation's Solomon Northup "Hope Out of
Darkness" statue series. African American string bands were an essential part
of daily life throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Its practitioners played
for pleasure, for church, and to relieve the enormous stresses of life on the
plantation. String bands served as an early melting pot for musical and creative
integration of Africans, African Americans and Native Americans, with
influences by Scottish, Irish and other European immigrants.
Registration: Not required
Thu
25
Sep
Thursday, September 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
26
Sep
Friday, September 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
A guided walk through the estate's grounds that explores how the landscape was designed to reflect the luxurious lifestyle of Staatsburgh's owners, while deliberately hiding the turn-of-the-century technology and labor that made the estate run. Cost: free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sat
27
Sep
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
This free bus service brings you from Albany to popular outdoor locations where you can enjoy free programming on most weekends. Take a guided walk, try out bird identification, or simply get to know nature... there's so much to do! https://www.mohawkhudson.org/nature-bus.
Registration: Required
Sat
27
Sep
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Thacher State Park
This free bus service brings you from Albany to popular outdoor locations where you can enjoy free programming on most weekends. Take a guided walk, try out bird identification, or simply get to know nature... there's so much to do! https://www.mohawkhudson.org/nature-bus.
Registration: Required
Sat
27
Sep
Saturday, September 27, 2025 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
Join Friends of John Jay Homestead in Katonah Village at 190 Katonah Ave in Lot #2 for the 15th annual Farm Market season. This market is a weekly outdoor, certified market which provides the finest New York-grown, fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, seafood, breads, specialty items and more. Every Saturday, customers can expect to find certified organic and biodynamic produce, ethically-raised, organic meat and eggs, as well as a wide variety of artisan food items with dozens of weekly vendors and live music. Members Only First Pick 9:00am to 9:30am. Learn more about the Farm Market and join the newsletter to keep up with which vendors will be in attendance each week at https://bit.ly/farmmarketjjh.
Registration: Not required
Sat
27
Sep
Saturday, September 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
(845) 446-2134
What
have we learned from the extensive archaeology done at Fort Montgomery? What have recent metal detector surveys revealed? Come for a unique tour
of one of the Hudson Valley's most dramatic battle sites and find out! On this
Ramble we'll highlight what the Fort's more intriguing artifacts and features
tell us about the battle and what life at the Fort was like. Registration
Required: Please Call 845-446-2134 to Register.
Registration: Required
Sat
27
Sep
Saturday, September 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
After a brief walk, descend into the Weir in Ossining and explore the original 1842 brick water tunnel and learn its history: the engineering, the people and its impact! Free, easy, 2-hour tour. Meet at the side (lower level/west side) of the Joseph Caputo Center, which is located at 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY 10562, just west of Rte. 9/Highland Ave. at the junction of Croton Ave. (Rte. 133 (from Metro-North Ossining Train Station by taxi or 15-minute uphill walk/parking lots nearby). Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration: https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=358, 10:00 AM, Location: Ossining, Free, Ages: All Ages
Registration: Required
Sat
27
Sep
Saturday, September 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Come learn with Rockefeller State Park Preserve staff Collin Sugrue and Martha Bierut as they share about spotted lantern fly ecology and their prevalence in New York. Then, join them as they count spotted lantern flies in on-site traps and learn how you can help mitigate their invasion! Ages 12 and up. Cost: FREE. Parking: $6 per vehicle. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat
27
Sep
Saturday, September 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Learn the basics of fly fishing and leave with the skills and confidence to get out on the water in this four-part workshop series led by expert Len Savanella. Sessions 1 and 2 will cover the vocabulary and history of fly fishing, gear, casting, and fly tying. Sessions 3 and 4 will cover ecology and best practices and will take place in the stream so you can put your newfound skills to the test! Equipment will be provided but if you have your own, please bring it. Recommendations for gear and literary resources will be provided. Registration limited to 8 people. Cost: $80. Parking: $6 per vehicle. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat
27
Sep
Saturday, September 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
(518) 434-0834
Join City Historian, Anthony Opalka,
and a representative from the city's water department for an encore
presentation of a walk/talk of Albany's Beaver Creek. While construction on
Lincoln Park is underway and the original path of Beaver Creek has been
daylighted to some extent, this is the perfect time to discuss the use of
Beaver Creek in the 17th and 18th centuries and to discuss the evolution of the
city and its effects on waterways. We will follow the original path of Beaver
Creek and discuss how it has been redirected by humans over time. The talk
begins at Schuyler Mansion, in the Visitors Center. Space is limited. Call the museum to register: 518-434-0834.
Registration: Required
Sat
27
Sep
Saturday, September 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills and Norrie State Parks might be? The beautiful park land was once the setting for grand Hudson Riverfront estates. This 90-minute guided hike will lead visitors through the park, exploring the history of three historic estates: from Staatsburgh's founding as a gentleman's farm in the 1700s to the development of The Point and Stone hurst estates in the 19thcentury. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring study footwear. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Sat
27
Sep
Saturday, September 27, 2025 until Sunday, September 28, 2025 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Join us at the beautiful Croton Point Park on the Hudson River to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Revolution in Westchester! Bring the family for live battle reenactments, musical performances and historical storytelling on two stages, period-inspired demonstrations, crafts, and food. Travel back in time to a Westchester that was alight with patriots, loyalists, and those caught in between. Philipse Manor Hall will bring our special traveling exhibit on the Revolutionary War in New York, historical games, and our espionage activity – fun for all ages! Learn more at https://www.visitwestchesterny.com/event/rev-fest-250/15/.
Registration: Required
Sat
27
Sep
Saturday, September 27, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Join renowned botanical artist Wendy Hollender for an afternoon drawing workshop at Olana State Historic Site. Explore Frederic Church's designed landscape in late September and use pencil and watercolor pencils to create realistic drawings of the seasonal flora. Learn the techniques of botanical illustration capturing the form, color, and detail of plant species while drawing inspiration from the work of Church's daughter, Isabel "Downie" Church. $30 per person / $15 for members. Wendy Hollender is an acclaimed botanical artist, illustrator, instructor, and author, known for her expertise in colored and watercolor pencils. This workshop is part of a collaborative day of programming between The Olana Partnership and the Thomas Cole National Historic Site, in connection with EMILY COLE: Ceramics, Flora & Contemporary Responses, on view through November 2. Begin your day by touring the exhibition at the Thomas Cole Site, tickets available at https://thomascole.org/emilycole.
Registration: Required
Sat
27
Sep
Saturday, September 27, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
(845) 786-2521
Site Interpreter Joanne Stein-Kohler will discuss the life
of Rebecca Franks, the "Jewish Belle" of Philadelphia who married the British officer
who lost the battle of Stony Point. Indoor seating is limited to 30 people for these presentations. Please call 845-786-2521 for a reservation.
Registration: Required
Sat
27
Sep
Saturday, September 27, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This tour highlights the real-life characters and themes at Staatsburgh that parallel Downton Abbey and HBO's The Gilded Age. Led by a costumed interpreter, the tour shows how the Mills family and their servants conducted a busy weekend of high society entertaining, comparing Staatsburgh to what viewers saw on TV. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.
Registration: Required
Sat
27
Sep
Saturday, September 27, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
(845) 786-2521
Site Interpreter Joanne Stein-Kohler has studied the Jewish experience in the years leading up to and after the American Revolution through the lens of Rebecca Franks, the "Jewish Belle" of Philadelphia. Miss Franks married Lt. Col. Henry Johnson, the British officer who lost the battle of Stony Point to General Anthony Wayne. Rebecca Franks was distantly related to David S. Franks, the
subject of the performance being held on September 20th (listed above). Indoor seating is limited to 30 people for this PowerPoint presentation. Please call 845-786-2521 for a reservation.
Registration: Required
Sat
27
Sep
Saturday, September 27, 2025 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Join us for a fun and hands-on adventure at 4:30 p.m. at the Ulster Welcome Center in Highland, where we'll learn how nature works all around us! Kids will explore how plants help us breathe, how animals and bugs work together, and how even things like dirt and worms help keep the Earth healthy.We'll also hear stories about how the Indigenous communities – the first people who lived along the Hudson River – took care of the land and used its resources wisely. Together, we'll discover simple ways we can help protect nature right here in the mid-Hudson Valley.Come ready to explore, ask questions, and become a nature hero in your own neighborhood!All Walkway Connections events are free to attend with no RSVP required.
Registration: Not required
Sat
27
Sep
Saturday, September 27, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Join us on
Sunday, September 28th for the wonderful stories of Linda McKenney. This is a free open-air program, sponsored by Karen's Produce and Ice
Cream, Rt. 5S and the Friends of Schoharie Crossing. Donations for future
programs and performances are appreciated.
Registration: Not required
Sat
27
Sep
Saturday, September 27, 2025 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area
Copake Falls Near the Ore Pit, Join us for a free movie night in the Park! Bring family and friends, a blanket or lawn chairs, and snacks to join the first ever Movie Nights at Taconic State Park. We'll be showing some of our favorite movies throughout the season in the open air on the lawn at Copake Falls. Movie choices will be announced via our social media and in the Park's Office. Weather dependent.
Registration: Not required
Sun
28
Sep
Sunday, September 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
28
Sep
Sunday, September 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
This temporary exhibit, originally developed by Revolutionary Westchester 250 and based on new research, takes a deep dive into the people and events behind Benedict Arnold's treason and the capture and execution of British Major John André. Access included with museum general admission. Learn more at https://www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events/temporary-exhibit-treason-of-the-blackest-dye.
Registration: Required
Sun
28
Sep
Sunday, September 28, 2025 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Join us for an exciting day of pony and carriage rides, live music, garden tours, stilt walkers, nature talks, rocket shows, quilt making and more! Jay Day is one of the JHC's favorite way to show its supporters how much we love our park and the people who visit it. Please visit our website for more information.
Registration: Required
Sun
28
Sep
Sunday, September 28, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This 90-minute walk in the village of Staatsburg will explore the estate's close relationship with the nearby village and its connection to the Mills family. A guide will discuss historic buildings and highlight hidden locations in the village that demonstrate Staatsburg's vibrant past and the lasting legacy of Ruth and Ogden Mills beyond the estate walls. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. Cost: free
Registration: Required
Sun
28
Sep
Sunday, September 28, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This tour highlights the real-life characters and themes at Staatsburgh that parallel Downton Abbey and HBO's The Gilded Age. Led by a costumed interpreter, the tour shows how the Mills family and their servants conducted a busy weekend of high society entertaining, comparing Staatsburgh to what viewers saw on TV. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.
Registration: Required
Mon
29
Sep
Monday, September 29, 2025 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Get to know our feathered residents and experience the "dawn chorus" during the peek breeding song with an expert from the Saw Mill River Audubon. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! Binocular loans available upon request. Rain or shine except in extreme weather, in which case you will receive a cancellation email 2 hours before scheduled walk. Ages 8+. Max: 25 people. Cost: FREE. Parking: $6 per vehicle. Please register at: sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips/.
Registration: Required
Tue
30
Sep
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Relieve stress and explore the connection between breath and movement with instructor Shivani Singh as the sun sets over the Hudson with views of the palisades and NYC in the distance. Appropriate for all levels of experience, ages 18+. Cost: $6 per class. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Sat
04
Oct
Saturday, October 4, 2025 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
Join Friends of John Jay Homestead in Katonah Village at 190 Katonah Ave in Lot #2 for the 15th annual Farm Market season. This market is a weekly outdoor, certified market which provides the finest New York-grown, fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, seafood, breads, specialty items and more. Every Saturday, customers can expect to find certified organic and biodynamic produce, ethically-raised, organic meat and eggs, as well as a wide variety of artisan food items with dozens of weekly vendors and live music. Members Only First Pick 9:00am to 9:30am. Learn more about the Farm Market and join the newsletter to keep up with which vendors will be in attendance each week at https://bit.ly/farmmarketjjh.
Registration: Not required
Sat
04
Oct
Saturday, October 4, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
Join the Fort Montgomery Battle Site Association as they commemorate the 248th anniversary of the battle for Forts Montgomery and Clinton and bring to life the people who lived here through camp life demonstrations and children's activities.
Registration: Not required
Sat
04
Oct
Saturday, October 4, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Grant Cottage State Historic Site
A
history-driven family adventure for all ages presented by author Kurt Deion. Author Kurt
Deion will discuss his book "Presidential Grave Hunter" about
visiting president-related sites as a child and young adult. Fascinated by the
U.S. presidents since age seven, Deion embarked on a mission to visit each
chief executive's burial site. Both his grave quest and his love of history
expanded over time.
As part of our Literary
Landmark Author Series Kurt will be signing copies of his book Presidential
Grave Hunter: One Kid's Quest to Visit the Tombs of Every President and Vice
President following the presentation.
Registration: Not required
Sat
11
Oct
Saturday, October 11, 2025 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
Join Friends of John Jay Homestead in Katonah Village at 190 Katonah Ave in Lot #2 for the 15th annual Farm Market season. This market is a weekly outdoor, certified market which provides the finest New York-grown, fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, seafood, breads, specialty items and more. Every Saturday, customers can expect to find certified organic and biodynamic produce, ethically-raised, organic meat and eggs, as well as a wide variety of artisan food items with dozens of weekly vendors and live music. Members Only First Pick 9:00am to 9:30am. Learn more about the Farm Market and join the newsletter to keep up with which vendors will be in attendance each week at https://bit.ly/farmmarketjjh.
Registration: Not required
Sat
11
Oct
Saturday, October 11, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Senate House State Historic Site
(845) 338-2786
Marking the 250-year anniversary of his birth, discover the life and legacy of John Vanderlyn. Step into the past with our free walking tour of Uptown Kingston exploring the remarkable life of Kingston-born artist John Vanderlyn (1775-1852). From his early days in Uptown Kingston, to his celebrated career as a neoclassical painter home and abroad, Vanderlyn's story is one of ambition, artistry and international acclaim. This guided tour highlights key locations tied to Vanderlyn's family, artistic development and Kingston's vibrant cultural heritage. Perfect for history lovers, art enthusiastic and curious minds of all ages. Vanderlyn walking tours will be held on Saturdays: September 13, September 20, and October 11 and on Wednesday October 15. Tours begin at the Senate House State Historic Site in front of Loughran House at 296 Fair Street, Kingston, NY. Tours will begin promptly at 11:00AM and will run approximately one hour in length. The tour will cover uneven terrain, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Tours are approximately one mile of walking distance and are weather dependent. The event is FREE, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, call 845-338-2786 or email SenateHouseSHS@parks.ny.gov.
Registration: Required
Wed
15
Oct
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Senate House State Historic Site
(845) 338-2786
Marking the 250-year anniversary of his birth, discover the life and legacy of John Vanderlyn. Step into the past with our free walking tour of Uptown Kingston exploring the remarkable life of Kingston-born artist John Vanderlyn (1775-1852). From his early days in Uptown Kingston, to his celebrated career as a neoclassical painter home and abroad, Vanderlyn's story is one of ambition, artistry and international acclaim. This guided tour highlights key locations tied to Vanderlyn's family, artistic development and Kingston's vibrant cultural heritage. Perfect for history lovers, art enthusiastic and curious minds of all ages. Vanderlyn walking tours will be held on Saturdays: September 13, September 20, and October 11 and on Wednesday October 15. Tours begin at the Senate House State Historic Site in front of Loughran House at 296 Fair Street, Kingston, NY. Tours will begin promptly at 11:00AM and will run approximately one hour in length. The tour will cover uneven terrain, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Tours are approximately one mile of walking distance and are weather dependent. The event is FREE, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, call 845-338-2786 or email SenateHouseSHS@parks.ny.gov.
Registration: Required
Sat
18
Oct
Saturday, October 18, 2025 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
Join Friends of John Jay Homestead in Katonah Village at 190 Katonah Ave in Lot #2 for the 15th annual Farm Market season. This market is a weekly outdoor, certified market which provides the finest New York-grown, fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, seafood, breads, specialty items and more. Every Saturday, customers can expect to find certified organic and biodynamic produce, ethically-raised, organic meat and eggs, as well as a wide variety of artisan food items with dozens of weekly vendors and live music. Members Only First Pick 9:00am to 9:30am. Learn more about the Farm Market and join the newsletter to keep up with which vendors will be in attendance each week at https://bit.ly/farmmarketjjh.
Registration: Not required
Sat
18
Oct
Saturday, October 18, 2025 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Crailo State Historic Site
Do you believe in
ghosts? The people of colonial Greenbush did! Join us around the campfire on
the grounds of Crailo for an evening of
haunted tales,
spectres, and portents of doom! Bring lawn chairs & dress for the outdoors.
Program appropriate for ages 12 & above. Younger
siblings and the
faint of heart are invited to paint spooky pumpkins. Mulled cider & donuts.
Reservations required by 10/16.
Registration: Not required
Fri
24
Oct
Friday, October 24, 2025 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Mine Kill State Park
(518) 827-6111
Join us if you dare! Take a haunted hike and try your
chances with what goes bump in the night. Free admission! Family friendly
hour from 5:30pm-6:30pm, after 6pm our haunted hike is not suitable for children
under 8. The trail will begin at our midlevel pavilion picnic area.
Accessibility information: The trail is approximately 1 mile
but has some rough trail bottom and sections of steep terrain. The paved loop
above the pavilion will be decorated as well. Bathrooms are ADA compliant, and
our pavilion is connected to the paved path with no obstacles. Please call with
any questions about accessibility (518) 827-6111.
Registration: Required
Sat
25
Oct
Saturday, October 25, 2025 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
Join Friends of John Jay Homestead in Katonah Village at 190 Katonah Ave in Lot #2 for the 15th annual Farm Market season. This market is a weekly outdoor, certified market which provides the finest New York-grown, fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, seafood, breads, specialty items and more. Every Saturday, customers can expect to find certified organic and biodynamic produce, ethically-raised, organic meat and eggs, as well as a wide variety of artisan food items with dozens of weekly vendors and live music. Members Only First Pick 9:00am to 9:30am. Learn more about the Farm Market and join the newsletter to keep up with which vendors will be in attendance each week at https://bit.ly/farmmarketjjh.
Registration: Not required
Sat
25
Oct
Saturday, October 25, 2025 06:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site
From 6:00 – 10:30 PM tour the grounds by night
if you dare. In the spirit of 18th century Gothic literature, costumed
interpreters from the New Windsor Cantonment and Knox's Headquarters State
Historic Sites submit for your approval a haunting tale. The eerie
night-cloaked grounds of the historic Knox's Headquarters, the 1754 Ellison
home, serve as a stage for this macabre presentation about strange
happenings. Beginning October 1, call (845) 562-7141 X22 to make reservations.
Registration: Not required
Sat
25
Oct
Saturday, October 25, 2025 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Johnson Hall State Historic Site
(518) 762-8712
250 years ago, colonists in the Mohawk Valley shared
chilling tales of death and supernatural horrors brought from their homelands
or born of legends in North America. Join us at Johnson Hall as storyteller
Campbell Higle recounts tales of the restless dead from Germany and Ireland,
ghostly apparitions from the Mohawk and Hudson valleys, and even the grisly
legend of the infamous Scottish cannibal, Sawney Bean! Note Well! This program includes tragic and terrifying
stories of death, murder, cannibalism, and vengeful ghosts, and is not
recommended for young children.
Due to limited space, pre-registration is required. Please call (518) 762-8712 for
more information.
Registration: Required
Fri
31
Oct
Friday, October 31, 2025 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Crailo State Historic Site
Guided tours of
the museum are available by advance appointment only, November—May 2026. For
special events and programs happening during the winter months, please visit
parks.ny.gov or follow us on social media.
Registration: Not required
Sat
01
Nov
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Crailo State Historic Site
General business
meeting will be held at the Rensselaer Public Library. Election and
installation of officers will be followed by a presentation and reception. For
complete information and program details, please check back on Crailo and the
FOFC's social media.
Registration: Not required
Tue
11
Nov
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM
New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site
"Your
Excellency's Dog kennel at Mount Vernon is as good a Quarter as that I am now
in" at Edmonston House
1042 Route 94 New Windsor, New York. From 2:00 – 6:00 PM meet Saratoga victor and New Windsor Cantonment
commander Major General Horatio Gates who was not very happy to be assigned
this house for the winter of 1782-83.
Registration: Not required
Sat
06
Dec
Saturday, December 6, 2025 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Crailo State Historic Site
This medieval
saint's day was brought by the Dutch colonists to the Hudson River Valley and
traditionally celebrated on December 6th. Festivities will include 17th &
18th century traditional treats, hearth
baking, live
music, Open House (self-guided) tours of the museum, crafts & activities,
and of course—a visit from St. Nicholas (we hope you've been good this
year!). Free to the public.
Registration: Not required
Sun
07
Dec
Sunday, December 7, 2025 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Mine Kill State Park
(518) 827-6111
Bring the whole family to enjoy a winter stroll for a good
cause! In addition to a candlelit loop, there will be warm beverages, a winter
craft, and holiday tunes. Free admission but a donation of canned food items
for our statewide food drive strongly encouraged! Event will be held at our
mid-level pavilion picnic area
Accessibility information: The lit trail will be
approximately 0.4 miles and is entirely paved with small inclines. There are
benches along the path. Portable bathrooms will be ADA Handicap accessible. Our
pavilion is connected to the paved path with no obstacles. Please call with any
questions about accessibility (518)827-6111.
Registration: Required
Sat
13
Dec
Saturday, December 13, 2025 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site
From 4:00 to 7:00 PM tour by candlelight the
elegant 1754 Ellison mansion ornamented with costumed staff and 18th
century holiday decorations.
Registration: Not required
Sun
14
Dec
Sunday, December 14, 2025 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
Living historians will reenact the
Albany portion of Henry Knox's Noble Wagon Train from Ticonderoga to Boston at
the dawn of the American Revolution. Visitors are invited to witness Philip
Schuyler's role in the journey, and to explore an Open House tour of the
mansion and several exhibits commemorating the 250th anniversary of
the American Revolution. This event is part of a larger Knox Trail 250 simulation
of the historic journey, which includes dozens of towns from New York to
Massachusetts. The next stop will be Crailo State Historic Site in Rensselaer,
on January 3. Call the museum for details.
Registration: Not required
Sat
20
Dec
Saturday, December 20, 2025 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site
From 4:00 to 7:00 PM tour by candlelight the
elegant 1754 Ellison mansion ornamented with costumed staff and 18th
century holiday decorations.
Registration: Not required
Sat
27
Dec
Saturday, December 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site
The Ellison mansion is open for tours at 10:00
AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM each day. Tour the elegant 1754
historic house decorated for the season in 18th century fashion.
Registration: Not required
Sun
28
Dec
Sunday, December 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site
The Ellison mansion is open for tours at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM each day. Tour the elegant 1754 historic house decorated for the season in 18th century fashion.
Registration: Not required
Sat
03
Jan
Saturday, January 3, 2026 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Crailo State Historic Site
A special evening
of merriment highlighting Crailo's role in American Revolution history! Join us
as we celebrate Henry Knox's late 1775/1776 journey transporting
artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston, after which we'll revel in the
holiday traditions of the past with live music, traditional fare, bonfire and
more! Venture across the river where the Knox story and celebration continues
at Schuyler Mansion!
Combo Admission: $8.00 Adults / $7.00 Seniors
& Students / $2.00 Children
Single-Site
Admission: $6.00 Adults /
$5.00 Seniors & Students / $1.00 Children
Snow date:
Sunday, 1/4, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Registration: Not required
Sat
03
Jan
Saturday, January 3, 2026 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
Revel in 18th
century holiday traditions at Schuyler Mansion, with live music, an Open House,
traditional fare, bonfires, wassail toasts & more. Then cross the river
where the celebration continues at Crailo! No advanced registration is available. Tickets must be
purchased at the Visitors Center the evening of the event.
Combo
Admission: $8 Adults / $7 Seniors & Students / $2 Children 12 and under
Single-Site Admission: $7
Adults / $6 Seniors & Students / $1 Children 12 and under
Registration: Not required