Activities in the Hudson Valley of New York
Tourism Events for Adults and Children in the week of Fri. Oct 10
Oct 5, 2008
October in the Hudson Valley of New York is a time of apple picking, grape stomping, and Haunted House viewing. Here are the best that the Hudson Valley has to offer.
There always seems to be something going on in the Hudson Valley, so much that one might become overwhelmed with all the options. Below are a wide variety of choices covering many different styles of events. Find the right event for a family daytrip, a date night, or just for yourself.
Lower Hudson Valley (Rockland and Westchester)
Fri. Oct 10-13
- The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze--Croton-on-Hudson--Over 4000 hand carved Jack O’Lanterns in staged vignettes at Van Cortlandt Manor. Call for reservations. 630PM.
Sat. Oct 11-13
- Oktoberfest--Bear Mountain State Park-- German celebration of the harvest. Featuring German beer, food and entertainment. noon-6pm.
Sat. Oct 11
- Pearl River Day--Pearl River--2nd annual event features a street fair with live performances and food. Carnival style rides for children in the park.
Sun. Oct 12
- Westchester Running Festival--White Plains--Features a half-marathon, a 10K Run, and a short run for children. Begins on Central Avenue. Begins at 6AM.
Sun Oct 12
- The Big Sit--Yonkers--Annual event to watch the hawk migration. Located in Lenoir Preserve. View many different species of birds at the preserve. Begins at 8AM.
Sun. Oct 12
- Suffern Street Fair--Suffern--In addition to craft vendors, there will be live performances, a petting zoo, and pony rides. Combine with the Nyack Street Fair (below) for a full Street Fair experience.
Sun. Oct 12
- Nyack Street Fair--Nyack--Large fair with over 300 vendors expected. Arts, crafts,food, and live performances. Combine with Suffern Street Fair.
Mon. Oct 13
- Columbus Day Cruise--Haverstraw--A two hour cruise from Haverstraw to the Bear Mountain Bridge and back. The leaves should be in peak color. Reservations required. 1230PM--230PM.
Mid-Hudson Valley (Orange, Putnam, Ulster, and Dutchess)
Fri. Oct 10
- Columbus Day Sale--Central Valley--Woodbury Commons is having its annual Columbus Day Sale. 220 Designer outlets in a pleasant outdoor setting. Easy access from the NYS Thruway. 9AM-9PM.
Fri. Oct 10
- Susan Tedeschi--Poughkeepsie--Brilliant blues guitarist and singer playing at Bardavon Opera House. Opening act is Raul Midon. 8PM.
Fri. Oct 10-12
- Forest of Fear--Sterling Forest--An excellent and very scary Halloween Event. The main exhibit is a 26 room haunted house. Rides, entertainers, and a marketplace. Not for young children. Dusk--12AM.
Sat. Oct 11-12
- Grape Stomping--Washingtonville--This event at Brotherhood Winery lets visitors smush their own grapes Lucy style. Live music and competitions. All ages welcome. 12PM-4PM.
Sat. Oct 11
- Native American Longhouse Sleepover Adventure--New Paltz--An event for kids at Mohonk Preserve. Cook traditional foods and learn Native American skills and culture. Involves a moderate 4 mile hike. For children ages 7-14.
Sat. Oct 12-13
- Weedstock--Marlboro--Apple festival at Weed Orchards. Features pick you own apples, hay rides, a petty zoo, and a live band.
Upper Hudson Valley (Greene and Columbia)
Fri. Oct 10-26
- Thomas Cole Sketch Paintings--Catskill--“Oil Sketches” on exhibit of some of Cole’s most famous paintings. Thomas Cole is the founder of the Hudson River School of Art. 10AM-4PM.
Fri. Oct 10
- Folk Jam--Spencertown--monthly folk, blues, and bluegrass jam at Spencertown Academy. Free admission. Listeners welcome. 7:30PM
Sat. Oct 11
- Catskill Stroll--Catskill--Monthly group stroll down the center of town. Enjoy the quaint and unique stores in Catskill. Special events in selected stores.
Sat. Oct 11
- Dalmatian Day--Hudson--An event for children featuring all things Dalmatian. Live dogs, Dalmatian-themed crafts. Dalmatian puppet show. FASNY Museum of Firefighting. 10AM-3PM.
Sat. Oct 12-13
- Oktoberfest--Hunter Mountain--Celebration of all things German in the middle of Catskill Park. German and Austrian music, foods, and beverages. Entertainers and petting zoo. Skyride if weather permitting.
Sat. Oct 12
- Elvis Tribute Show--Catskill--A tribute to the King of Rock and Roll at Friar Tuck Resort. Reservations required. 8PM.
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