Hudson Valley Performing Arts Lab Open House (remote)

The fall season Virtual Open House is a great way to meet the Hudson Valley Performing Arts Lab community! Learn about the classes, events, and performances that we have coming up, as well as what's going on in the greater Hudson Valley performing arts community. Register here!

Poughkeepsie Town Board Meeting (in person and remote)

Town of Poughkeepsie Town Hall 1 Overocker Road, Poughkeepsie, NY

Given the global COVID-19 pandemic, Town Hall is now open to the public, but with limited seating and with special requirements (masks if not vaccinated, social distancing, and sign-in). Join on Zoom here. Items on the agenda include: Comprehensive Plan update, Arthur May School Redevelopment Documents, and a presentation by the Dutchess County Commission on Human Rights.

Arlington Farmer’s Market

Vassar Alumnae Lawn Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepisie, NY

The Arlington Farmers Market will run Thursdays until October 28th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm on the Vassar Alumnae Lawn, Raymond Avenue.

Pershing Avenue Neighborhood Farm + Gardens Harvest Fest (in person)

Pershing Avenue Neighborhood Farm + Gardens 49 Pershing Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY

Join Scenic Hudson at Pershing Avenue Neighborhood Farm + Gardens on Saturday, October 2 for Harvest Fest! Activities include: ?Food (masks required in food tent) ?Dancing + music (dance battle) ?Family/kids craft activities ?Sign-ups for community garden beds ?Help plant blueberries for the farm ?Fun + games ?Giveaways ?Parking on the Street? Spanish interpretation and/or

Walktoberfest Farmers and Makers Market (in person)

Walkway Over the Hudson 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY

The Walktoberfest Farmers and Makers Market brings a curated selection of the Hudson Valley’s finest producers - farms, distilleries, breweries, wineries, restaurants, artists, artisans, and more - to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail and west approach to Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park on Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3 from 12-5 p.m.

Art Exhibition Opening Reception : Permanent Rescue & Figure it Out (in person)

Womenswork.Art 4 South Clinton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

WomensWork.Art is pleased to present two shows: Permanent Rescue, a two-person exhibition of work by Jean Foos and Ann Romero De Córdoba, and Figure it Out, artwork of Patrice Lorenz. Opening Reception: Saturday, October 2 from 2-6pm at 4 South Clinton St. Poughkeepsie, NY. Exhibition On View: October 1–30. Gallery hours: Friday-Saturday 2:00–6:00 p.m (by appointment Monday–Thursday)

Day of Family Fun at Bowdoin Park (in person)

Bowdoin Park 85 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY

Dutchess County Parks, in partnership with The Wolf (WCZX, 97.7FM), the Wakin' Up with CJ and Jess Show and Townsquare Media Group, will host a free, family-friendly country music and line dancing event, “Boots by the Bandshell,” on Saturday, October 2nd at the bandshell at Bowdoin Park, located at 85 Sheafe Road in the Town

Walktoberfest Farmers and Makers Market (in person)

Walkway Over the Hudson 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY

The Walktoberfest Farmers and Makers Market brings a curated selection of the Hudson Valley’s finest producers - farms, distilleries, breweries, wineries, restaurants, artists, artisans, and more - to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail and west approach to Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park on Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3 from 12-5 p.m.

United Against Hate March (in person)

The Dutchess County Commission on Human Rights, in partnership with Dutchess County African American Clergy Association, All for One-One for All, and the Jewish Federation of Dutchess County, invite the public to join the United Against Hate March on Sunday, October 3rd, rain, or shine, beginning at 2pm in the City of Poughkeepsie. The march