Calendar of Events: Family
Farm Film Fest IV
1-4pm
Short films of all genres about farming and agriculture; sponsored by The Chatham Agricultural Partnership, the Chatham Film Club, and the Columbia Land Conservancy. Attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food donation for the local food pantry.
Crandell Theatre, 46-48 Main Street, Chatham
518-392-5252
The Underground Railroad
Song, Poetry and Word
4pm
A one-hour program in tribute to the Underground Railroad. Quilter Irene Wiley joined with other local artists will explain the secret codes used in songs, quilts, crafts, poetry and how it helped slaves and those assisting them in the Underground Railroad. This family event is designed to educate all ages.
Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson
518-822-1438
Winter Snowshoe Walk
2-3pm
Experience Mud Creek on snowshoes! Beginners and advanced snowshoe hikers are welcome. A brief snowshoe lesson will be provided before we hit the trail to admire the beauty of nature in winter and search for signs of wildlife. A limited number of snowshoes are available. Registration is recommended in order to reserve snowshoes. The hike is a snow or no snow event.
Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center, 1024 Route 66, Ghent
518-828-4386 x3
Snowshoe Historic Carriage Roads
2-4pm
Snowshoe along the carriage drives to see the transition from farm to forest, skirt along the edge of North Meadow and see beautiful views of the Catskills from Ridge Road. An educator from the Olana Partnership will discuss the history of the carriage roads and land use at Olana. Registration required by noon on Friday, February 10.
Olana State Historic Site - Wagon House Education Center, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson
Registration contact: Jenny Brinker 518-392-5252 or [email]jenny@clctrust.org[/email]
Winter Sledding Party
1-4pm
The party includes sledding, snowshoeing, igloo and fort making, and animal tracking. Hot chocolate and snacks will be provided. Wear your warmest clothing and bring your sleds. Party may need to be rescheduled, depending on weather. Registration required.
Siegel Kline Kill Public Conservation Area, 1452 County Route 21, Ghent
Registration contact: Lauren Haberland 518-392-5252 x214 or [email]lauren@clctrust.org[/email]
Mister G
11am
$10/general, Free under 2
Bring the family and get ready to dance with Mister G, a Parent’s Choice Award winner and 2011 Grammy nominee for Best Children’s Album. People Magazine describes Mister G as “Irresistible… pairing bluegrass, bossa nova, & more…” Mister G (Ben Gundersheimer) has performed at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, the Eric Carle Museum, the Clark Art Institute, and the 92nd St Y and will perform songs from his recently released new CD, Bugs.
Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson
518-822-1438
Tracks & Traces Snowshoe Hike
2-3pm
Join us for an animal tracking hike around Mud Creek! We may see tracks and traces left by squirrels, foxes, deer, and perhaps even a bobcat! We will look for signs of wildlife and learn about the natural history of local animals. A limited number of snowshoes are available. Registration is recommended in order to reserve snowshoes. The hike is a snow or no snow event.
Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center, 1024 Route 66, Ghent
518-828-4386 x3
Scout Days
Catamount Ski Area, 3290 State Route 23, Hillsdale
518-325-3200
Scout Days
Catamount Ski Area, 3290 State Route 23, Hillsdale
518-325-3200
Wednesday Wandering
10:00-11:30am
Learn about the history of the site, look for wildlife, and have a chance to familiarize yourself with the trails. Snowshoes provided if needed. Registration required.
Ooms Conservation Area, 480 Rock City Road, Chatham
Registration contact: Marcia Cary 518-392-5252 x202 or [email]marcia@clctrust.org[/email]
Scout Days
Catamount Ski Area, 3290 State Route 23, Hillsdale
518-325-3200
Scout Days
Catamount Ski Area, 3290 State Route 23, Hillsdale
518-325-3200
Toy & Train Show
10am-3pm
$3/general, Free/7 and under
The Columbia-Greene College Foundation welcomes toy and train enthusiasts to the 31st Annual Toy & Train Show.
Columbia-Greene Community College, Gymnasium & Student Dining Hall, 4400 Route 23, Hudson
518-828-4181
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
$20.95/lunch, $29.95/dinner
Local participants are Baba Louie’s Sourdough Pizza, Hudson; Cafe Le Perche, Hudson; and The Green’s Restaurant at Copake Country Club, Copake Lake. For a complete list of restaurants throughout the Hudson Valley and further information about this great event check out the link provided.
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
$20.95/lunch, $29.95/dinner
Local participants are Baba Louie’s Sourdough Pizza, Hudson; Cafe Le Perche, Hudson; and The Green’s Restaurant at Copake Country Club, Copake Lake. For a complete list of restaurants throughout the Hudson Valley and further information about this great event check out the link provided.
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
$20.95/lunch, $29.95/dinner
Local participants are Baba Louie’s Sourdough Pizza, Hudson; Cafe Le Perche, Hudson; and The Green’s Restaurant at Copake Country Club, Copake Lake. For a complete list of restaurants throughout the Hudson Valley and further information about this great event check out the link provided.
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
$20.95/lunch, $29.95/dinner
Local participants are Baba Louie’s Sourdough Pizza, Hudson; Cafe Le Perche, Hudson; and The Green’s Restaurant at Copake Country Club, Copake Lake. For a complete list of restaurants throughout the Hudson Valley and further information about this great event check out the link provided.
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
$20.95/lunch, $29.95/dinner
Local participants are Baba Louie’s Sourdough Pizza, Hudson; Cafe Le Perche, Hudson; and The Green’s Restaurant at Copake Country Club, Copake Lake. For a complete list of restaurants throughout the Hudson Valley and further information about this great event check out the link provided.
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
$20.95/lunch, $29.95/dinner
Local participants are Baba Louie’s Sourdough Pizza, Hudson; Cafe Le Perche, Hudson; and The Green’s Restaurant at Copake Country Club, Copake Lake. For a complete list of restaurants throughout the Hudson Valley and further information about this great event check out the link provided.
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
$20.95/lunch, $29.95/dinner
Local participants are Baba Louie’s Sourdough Pizza, Hudson; Cafe Le Perche, Hudson; and The Green’s Restaurant at Copake Country Club, Copake Lake. For a complete list of restaurants throughout the Hudson Valley and further information about this great event check out the link provided.
8th Annual Build a Blue Bird Box
1:00-2:30pm or 3:00-4:30pm
Celebrate the arrival of spring by building a nesting box for the Eastern bluebird. Using pre-cut lumber with all materials and tools provided, everyone gets to make and take home a bluebird nesting box. In the springtime in Columbia County, some birds (like robins) build an open nest, but others prefer nesting in cavities of decayed trees or stumps. Cavity-dwelling birds, like bluebirds, will substitute a nest box for a tree cavity. Registration required by noon on March 23.
Schor Conservation Area, 58 Shoreview Drive, Canaan
Registration contact: Jenny Brinker 518-392-5252 x210 or [email]jenny@clctrust.org[/email]
Hudson Valley Yarn Crawl
10am-6pm
Twice a year, yarn shops and farms throughout the Hudson Valley participate in a yarn crawl. The goal of a yarn crawl is to create a social event where knitters, weavers and other fiber enthusiasts and artists travel throughout the region to visit independent yarn shops and farms to familiarize themselves with the unique yarns and accessories each shop and farm has to offer.
For a list of participating businesses visit:
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
$20.95/lunch, $29.95/dinner
Local participants are Baba Louie’s Sourdough Pizza, Hudson; Cafe Le Perche, Hudson; and The Green’s Restaurant at Copake Country Club, Copake Lake. For a complete list of restaurants throughout the Hudson Valley and further information about this great event check out the link provided.
Hudson Valley Yarn Crawl
12-4pm
Twice a year, yarn shops and farms throughout the Hudson Valley participate in a yarn crawl. The goal of a yarn crawl is to create a social event where knitters, weavers and other fiber enthusiasts and artists travel throughout the region to visit independent yarn shops and farms to familiarize themselves with the unique yarns and accessories each shop and farm has to offer.
For a list of participating businesses visit:
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
$20.95/lunch, $29.95/dinner
Local participants are Baba Louie’s Sourdough Pizza, Hudson; Cafe Le Perche, Hudson; and The Green’s Restaurant at Copake Country Club, Copake Lake. For a complete list of restaurants throughout the Hudson Valley and further information about this great event check out the link provided.
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
$20.95/lunch, $29.95/dinner
Local participants are Baba Louie’s Sourdough Pizza, Hudson; Cafe Le Perche, Hudson; and The Green’s Restaurant at Copake Country Club, Copake Lake. For a complete list of restaurants throughout the Hudson Valley and further information about this great event check out the link provided.
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
$20.95/lunch, $29.95/dinner
Local participants are Baba Louie’s Sourdough Pizza, Hudson; Cafe Le Perche, Hudson; and The Green’s Restaurant at Copake Country Club, Copake Lake. For a complete list of restaurants throughout the Hudson Valley and further information about this great event check out the link provided.
Wednesday Wandering
10:00-11:30am
Learn about the history of the site, look for wildlife, and have a chance to familiarize yourself with the trails. Snowshoes provided if needed. Registration required.
Drowned Lands Swamp Conservation Area, 653 Route 3, Ancram
Registration contact: Marcia Cary 518-392-5252 x202 or [email]marcia@clctrust.org[/email]
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
$20.95/lunch, $29.95/dinner
Local participants are Baba Louie’s Sourdough Pizza, Hudson; Cafe Le Perche, Hudson; and The Green’s Restaurant at Copake Country Club, Copake Lake. For a complete list of restaurants throughout the Hudson Valley and further information about this great event check out the link provided.
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
$20.95/lunch, $29.95/dinner
Local participants are Baba Louie’s Sourdough Pizza, Hudson; Cafe Le Perche, Hudson; and The Green’s Restaurant at Copake Country Club, Copake Lake. For a complete list of restaurants throughout the Hudson Valley and further information about this great event check out the link provided.
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
$20.95/lunch, $29.95/dinner
Local participants are Baba Louie’s Sourdough Pizza, Hudson; Cafe Le Perche, Hudson; and The Green’s Restaurant at Copake Country Club, Copake Lake. For a complete list of restaurants throughout the Hudson Valley and further information about this great event check out the link provided.
The Chancellor’s Sheep & Wool Showcase
11am-4pm
$8/per vehicle
Shearing, spinning, dyeing, knitting and weaving demonstrations, exhibition of various breeds of sheep and other wool bearing animals, wool artisans and shops, music and food. Rain date is April 22.
Clermont State Historic Site, County Route 6 (off Rte 9G), Clermont
518-537-4240
Wednesday Wandering
10:00-11:30am
Learn about the history of the site, look for wildlife, and have a chance to familiarize yourself with the trails. Snowshoes provided if needed. Registration required.
Borden’s Pond Conservation Area, 1628 Route 203, Ghent
Registration contact: Marcia Cary 518-392-5252 or [email]marcia@clctrust.org[/email]
Hudson Children's Book Festival
10 am to 4 pm
There will be over 85 children’s and young adult authors and illustrators, hundreds of books to browse, author and illustrator presentations, arts & crafts, and workshops. Great music will be provided by John Farrell and there will be food and other treats available! Admission is FREE!
Contact: (518) 828-4360, extension: 1112 for additional information.
Hudson Junior/Senior High School
215 Harry Howard Avenue - Hudson
Farm, Food, and Music Festival
Clermont Country Farmers Market
4:00-7:30pm
Locally farmed products and crafts, dinner fare, and local music.
Clermont State Historic Site, County Route 6 (off Rte 9G), Clermont
518-537-4240
Mother’s Day Tea
1pm
$12/general
Enjoy a family-themed tour of Clermont’s gardens and share a beautiful tea with a mother you love. Reservations required.
Clermont State Historic Site, County Route 6 (off Rte 9G), Clermont
518-537-4240
CLC’s Country Barbecue
4:30-8:00pm
The Columbia Land Conservancy’s Country Barbecue which attracts over 1,000 people is CLC’s major fund raising event of the year. Throughout the history of the event, it has been held at various properties throughout the County that have been permanently protected with an easement through CLC. The barbecue is a celebration of rural culture. Attendees enjoy fresh food as well as demonstrations and activities highlighting local wildlife, agriculture, and rural traditions. Entertainment in past years has included musicians, circus performers, and a live auction. Additionally, there have been hands-on-kids activities that incorporate nature, the outdoors, and crafts. Reservations required.
David Rockefeller’s Clum and Patchen Farm, Livingston
518-392-5252 x204
Olde Kindehook Fair
Village of Kinderhook - crafts, activities and more….
Please check website for vendor info and for further updates
Farm, Food, and Music Festival
Clermont Country Farmers Market
4:00-7:30pm
Locally farmed products and crafts, dinner fare, and local music.
Clermont State Historic Site, County Route 6 (off Rte 9G), Clermont
518-537-4240
Children’s Play Day
11am-1pm
Learn about the lives of children 200 years ago. Try out their clothes and games. Recommended for children ages 6-12.
Clermont State Historic Site, County Route 6 (off Rte 9G), Clermont
518-537-4240
An Old-Fashioned Independence Day
2-10pm
$10/per vehicle
Celebrate Independence Day with 18th century music and entertainment, food and the Saugerties fireworks display.
Clermont State Historic Site, County Route 6 (off Rte 9G), Clermont
518-537-4240
Independence Day Celebration
3 - 10pm
18th century music and entertainment, food and the Saugerties fireworks display
Clermont State Historic Site, off Rt 9G, Clermont 518-537-4240
Farm, Food, and Music Festival
Clermont Country Farmers Market
4:00-7:30pm
Locally farmed products and crafts, dinner fare, and local music.
Clermont State Historic Site, County Route 6 (off Rte 9G), Clermont
518-537-4240
Children’s Play Day
11am-1pm
Learn about the lives of children 200 years ago. Try out their clothes and games. Recommended for children ages 6-12.
Clermont State Historic Site, County Route 6 (off Rte 9G), Clermont
518-537-4240
Sunset Concert and Cruisin’ Night
6pm
$10/per vehicle
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Livingston’s gift of Clermont to the people of New York State. Live 60s music, classic cars and family fun!
Clermont State Historic Site, County Route 6 (off Rte 9G), Clermont
518-537-4240
Farm, Food, and Music Festival
Clermont Country Farmers Market
4:00-7:30pm
Locally farmed products and crafts, dinner fare, and local music.
Clermont State Historic Site, County Route 6 (off Rte 9G), Clermont
518-537-4240
Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
A three-day community event of Folk music and dance at the foot of the Berkshires
Dodds Farm
44 County Rt 7D, Hillsdale
866-325-2744
Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
A three-day community event of Folk music and dance at the foot of the Berkshires
Dodds Farm
44 County Rt 7D, Hillsdale
866-325-2744
Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
A three-day community event of Folk music and dance at the foot of the Berkshires
Dodds Farm
44 County Rt 7D, Hillsdale
866-325-2744
Blueberry Festival
9am - 4pm Rain/Shine
19th C. craft demonstrations, music, Blueberry pancake breakfast and much more
Old Austerlitz site, Rt 22, Austerlitz
Austerlitz Historical Society
518-392-0062
Farm, Food, and Music Festival
Clermont Country Farmers Market
4:00-7:30pm
Locally farmed products and crafts, dinner fare, and local music.
Clermont State Historic Site, County Route 6 (off Rte 9G), Clermont
518-537-4240
Columbia County Fair
10am-11pm
Nightly grandstand entertainment including Demolition Derby, rodeo & national country singing stars, volunteer firefighting parade, daily animal shows and much more!
Columbia County Fairgrounds - Rt 66 & 203, Chatham Village
518-392-2121
Columbia County Fair
10am-11pm
Nightly grandstand entertainment including Demolition Derby, rodeo & national country singing stars, volunteer firefighting parade, daily animal shows and much more!
Columbia County Fairgrounds - Rt 66 & 203, Chatham Village
518-392-2121
Columbia County Fair
10am-11pm
Nightly grandstand entertainment including Demolition Derby, rodeo & national country singing stars, volunteer firefighting parade, daily animal shows and much more!
Columbia County Fairgrounds - Rt 66 & 203, Chatham Village
518-392-2121
Columbia County Fair
10am-11pm
Nightly grandstand entertainment including Demolition Derby, rodeo & national country singing stars, volunteer firefighting parade, daily animal shows and much more!
Columbia County Fairgrounds - Rt 66 & 203, Chatham Village
518-392-2121
Columbia County Fair
10am-11pm
Nightly grandstand entertainment including Demolition Derby, rodeo & national country singing stars, volunteer firefighting parade, daily animal shows and much more!
Columbia County Fairgrounds - Rt 66 & 203, Chatham Village
518-392-2121
Columbia County Fair
10am-11pm
Nightly grandstand entertainment including Demolition Derby, rodeo & national country singing stars, volunteer firefighting parade, daily animal shows and much more!
Columbia County Fairgrounds - Rt 66 & 203, Chatham Village
518-392-2121
Farm, Food, and Music Festival
Clermont Country Farmers Market
4:00-7:30pm
Locally farmed products and crafts, dinner fare, and local music.
Clermont State Historic Site, County Route 6 (off Rte 9G), Clermont
518-537-4240
Croquet Tournament
9am-4pm
Clermont State Historic Site, County Route 6 (off Rte 9G), Clermont
518-537-4240
Croquet Tournament
9am-4pm
Clermont State Historic Site, County Route 6 (off Rte 9G), Clermont
518-537-4240