No Way to Grow Up: A conversation with students and teachers about COVID and schools (virtual)

In this virtual conversation, students and educators will talk about learning loss and social isolation, the future of education, and what it’s like coming of age amid the cascading crises facing young people today. Register here! Speakers include: Dr. Karla Vermeulen, associate professor of psychology and deputy director of the Institute for Disaster Mental Health

Free

Poughkeepsie Book Festival (in person)

Poughkeepsie High School 70 Forbus St, Poughkeepsie, NY

The Poughkeepsie Public Library District hosts its annual Book Festival! Meet and greet over 40 authors and illustrators (covering reading ages from preschool to Young Adult), costumed book characters such as Elephant and Piggie, Estaban the Magnificent from The Day the Crayons Came Home, Curious George, and more! There will be fun crafts and activities

Free

The Members’ Show: Teen Visions X Barrett Art Center (in person)

Poughkeepsie Trolley Barn 489 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

During its nearly century-long lifetime, the Barrett Art Center’s mission was to foster and perpetuate an appreciation of the visual arts in the Hudson Valley region through exhibitions, education and preservation. Barrett’s programming engaged and supported our diverse community. Through the merger and support of Barrett Art Center’s membership, The Art Effect’s youth curatorial training

Free

Path Through History

Path Through History Weekend - Discover the people and places that shaped American history The Path Through History program and Path Through History Weekends showcase New York State's fascinating history. A wealth of memorable experiences awaits you—from living history museums to forts and military landmarks to the homes of presidents, legendary writers and artists, and

Free