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What to Do in The Hudson Valley This Weekend Dec 1 – Dec 3

By inside + out | November 30, 2023

‘Tis the season! Sinterklass, ice-carving, puppet workshops, DJ Record Fair, S’mores + more. The Hudson Valley has something for everyone. Take your pick below…

🎭 Hudson, Thur Nov 30th – Sun Dec 3rd, 7:30pm. Truman Capote’s A Christmas Memory + The Thanksgiving Visitor.
Park Theater Hudson presents two plays highlighting the author and playwright Truman Capote. Info HERE.

📝 West Hurley, Fri Dec 1st, 4pm – 6pm. From Page to Stage: Turning Poets into Performers.
Free workshop with poet, playwright and performer David Gonzalez at the Poetry Barn. Info HERE.

🤶 Woodstock, Fri Dec 1st, 4pm – 8pm. Woodstock’s 41st annual Holiday Open House!
A festive evening of holiday shopping, face painting, live music on the green, refreshments, holiday cheer and more! Info HERE.

❄️ Kingston, Fri Dec 1st, 6pm – 8pm. Snowflake Festival.
Uptown Kingston filled with magic, Santa, tree lighting, ice carving, fire juggling, live music, Campfire S’mores + more! Info HERE.

🎤 Saugerties, Fri Dec 1st, 7pm. Sandy Bell Album Release with Shana Falana.
Celebrate the release of local alt-pop songwriter Sandy Bell’s new LP, Entelechy, with a full band performance in the vaulted chapel at The Local. Plus, Shana Falana debuts new solo material with The Arcana singers. Info HERE.

🌟 Rhinebeck, Sat Dec 2nd, 10am – 7pm. Sinterklaas.
A spectacular celebration featuring children’s workshops, music, dance, theatre + an awesome parade. Info HERE.

🛍️ Woodstock, Sat Dec 2nd + Sun Dec 3rd, 10am to 3pm. Holiday Makers Market Fair.
Shop local crafts, holiday cards, local books, original artwork, delectable treats, wreaths, apparel + more at The Historical Society of Woodstock. Delicious spiced cider, treats, fresh holly + greens are our holiday gifts to all shoppers FREE! Info HERE.

🩰 Tannersville, Sat Dec 2nd + Sun Dec 3rd, 2pm + 7:30pm. The Nutcracker.
Dip into the nostalgia of the classic ballet that stole our hearts as children at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center. Bring your family or a date! Info HERE.

🎄 Phoenicia, Sat Dec 2nd, 4pm – 8pm. Miracle On Main Street.
Parade of Lights, tree lighting, Rock Academy, holiday crafts, face painting + more! Info HERE.

☃️ Hudson, Sat Dec 2, 5pm – 8pm. Winter Walk.
Take a festive evening stroll down historic Warren Street. Performances, art installations, family-friendly attractions, food + drink, shopping + fireworks! Info HERE.

🪕 Beacon, Sat Dec 2nd, 8pm. Jay Ungar, Molly Mason + The Mammals.
Cozy up to this amazing family band as they delve into winter + holiday-themed Americana music at Towne Crier Cafe. Info HERE.

🧧Saugerties, Sun Dec 3rd, 12pm – 2pm. Cards & Puppets Workshop at Opus 40.
Make holiday cards + mini-dioramas in this collaging puppeteer workshop for families or adults. Info HERE.

🧘‍♀️ Woodstock, Sun Dec 3rd, 12pm – 2:30pm. Skimming the Surface.
Movement healing workshop + Gong bath at Mountainview. Info HERE.

🪩 Kingston, Sun Dec 3rd, 12pm – 5pm. SidexSide Record Fair + DJ Event.
Check out 10 esteemed LP vendors’ collections, cop some essential discs, enjoy some bites + drinks and the riverfront at Bigcat Studios. Info HERE.

🎧 Catskill, Sun Dec 3rd, 8pm – 11pm. Old School Industrial at Avalon Lounge.
Come get your fix of ethereal darkwave, post-industrial and ambient guitar scapes with Sisterhood of Sleep, Melting Regular + Steve Roe. Info HERE.

🌽 Hudson Valley Area, Check Out the Hudson Valley Farmer’s Markets Near YOU!
From year-round to seasonal markets, here’s your insider’s go-to Hudson Valley Farmer’s Markets. Info HERE.

 

👉 Know of more cool events happening in the Hudson Valley/Catskills area?
Leave them in the comments below.

Have a wonderful weekend from Inside+Out Upstate NY!

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