Make Clay Water Pots for your Gardens
2025-09-23 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Pershing Avenue Neighborhood Farm + Gardens, 49 Pershing Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States
Join us for a workshop on how to make clay watering pots for your gardens. Learn about an irrigation method that has been used for over 4,000 years! Email Tania@farmproject.org to register.

City of Poughkeepsie Planning Board Meeting
2025-09-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Common Council Chambers, rd Floor, City Hall, 62 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States
View the agenda here

Community Advisory Group meeting for the Lower Hudson River
2025-09-24 13:00 - 16:00
This is still a crucial opportunity for you and other concerned friends and neighbors to provide input, ask questions, and ensure that EPA holds polluters accountable for their harm to Hudson Valley communities and habitats.
Whether you’re new to this issue or a long-time advocate, please register to join us online tomorrow and make your voice heard.
We are advocating for future meetings to provide the opportunity for in-person engagement on this critical issue.
WHEN:
Wednesday, September 24
1 – 4 p.m.
WHERE:
Virtually via Zoom
REGISTER HERE to attend.
WHY:
For decades, we’ve lived with the legacy of PCB pollution in the Hudson Valley. These highly toxic chemicals were dumped into the Hudson River by General Electric (GE) until the 1970s and remain at harmful levels in river sediments and wildlife.
Dredging in the Upper Hudson River north of Troy only addressed part of the problem; PCBs were spread by tides, floods, and fish and other animals that consumed them throughout the entire river system.
Future work must address the full extent of GE’s pollution to set the Hudson on a path towards lasting recovery.
Your voice is needed. We hope to see you online.

Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank Board Meeting
2025-09-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Christ Episcopal Church, 20 Carroll Street, Poughkeepsie, New York, 12601
The Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank Board of Directors will meet at 5:30 pm on September 24, 2025. All meetings will be in person at Christ Episcopal Church – 20 Carroll St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 in the library. Members of the public are encouraged and welcome to attend.
Click here to view the Agenda
To submit comments, for more information, including any requests for reasonable accommodation, including Sign Language Interpreters (requires 5 days’ notice), please call 845-293-3547 or email info@dcpoklandbank.org

Dutchess County Department of Mental Health: Mental Health Town Hall
2025-09-24 17:30 - 20:00 | Dutchess County Stabilization Center, 230 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY

City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency Meeting
2025-09-24 18:30 - 20:00 | City of Poughkeepsie City Hall, 62 Civic Center Plaza - 3rd Floor - Council Chambers, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States

For the Many Dutchess County Community Meeting
2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:30 | For the Many Poughkeepsie Office, 302A Mill St, Poughkeepsie, NY
Community meetings are a great opportunity to get to know your neighbors, learn about our work and latest updates, and plug into our fights.
This month, we’ll be sharing details on our four priority campaigns: Lowering utility bills, expanding tenant rights, taxing the rich, and protecting immigrants. Each of these campaigns has a bill associated with it that has a real chance of passing if we come together and organize!
Sign up here!

Forum: Housing in the Hudson Valley
2025-09-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Orpheum Theater, 156 Main Street, Saugerties, NY
Housing is the central challenge facing the Hudson Valley. Tonight we meet some of the people and organizations working on solutions: Steve Rosenberg, the co-convener of the Hudson Valley Alliance for Housing & Conservation; Adam Bosch , president and CEO of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress; and Kevin O’Connor , CEO of RUPCO. WAMC’s Hudson Valley bureau chief Jesse King, will moderate the discussion on topics ranging from public policy to development and conservation, recorded for a future airing. Presented by WAMC On The Road and The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley.

AquaBlitz 2025: Poughkeepsie (Malcolm X Park)
2025-09-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Malcolm X Park, Malcolm X Park, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601
Learn what’s living in the Fall Kill Creek and in your watershed!

Fall Kill Creative Works Annual Benefit
2025-09-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Plan Bee Farm Brewery, 115 Underhill Road, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 5–8 PM
PLAN BEE FARM BREWERY, POUGHKEEPSIE N.Y
Join us for an evening of drinks, bites, and community connection, all in support of the studio you love. Our Annual Benefit Party is a chance to celebrate what we’ve built together at Fall Kill Creative Works, and to raise critical funds for our programs, studios, and accessibility efforts.
Enjoy locally sourced hors d’oeuvres, NY-brewed beer, cider, and wine, plus a silent auction featuring work from artists in and around our community, all in the beautiful setting of Plan Bee Farm Brewery.
This year we are offering a Pay-It-Forward Ticket in the event that you can’t attend, but still want to contribute. Your ticket will be shared with a community member.
Buy your ticket today and help keep our studio thriving and accessible for all.

15th Annual Newburgh Open Studios
2025-09-27 - 2025-09-28 | Newburgh, Newburgh, NY
Newburgh Open Studios goes beyond the traditional art show to foster a greater understanding of the artistic process by providing the public with an opportunity to enter the world of the visual artist and experience how, why, and where art is created. NOS is geared toward artists with an established studio practice.

Dutchess County “Golden Gathering”
2025-09-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Arlington High School, 1157 Route 55, Lagrangeville, NY
Annual event for the benefit of older adults and caregivers throughout the 39th Senate District and Dutchess County. The program will consist of health screenings, entertainment, refreshments, and various informational tables geared toward the interests and needs of area older adults, with dozens of organizations represented. Flu shots will be available at the Golden Gathering while supplies last. If you plan on getting a flu shot, bring your insurance card.

Peach Hill Park Apple Cider Fest & Aqua Blitz
2025-09-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Peach Hill Park, 32 Edgewood Dr, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
Come to the park for a day of fall fun as we press fresh cider the old-fashioned way. 🍎 Explore the AquaBlitz at the pond, wind through the meadow maze, play games for all ages, and enjoy live music from The Roundabout Ramblers. (Rain date the 29!)
Take a break at the picnic tables, wander the hiking trails, or even pick a few apples—if we have any left on the trees!
This FREE event is our way of saying thank you to our amazing community. Bring your friends, bring your family, and celebrate the season with us—we can’t wait to see you there!

2025 Hudson Valley Gospel Festival
2025-09-27 14:00 - 17:00 | Family Partnership Center, 29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States
Join us for the 6th Annual Hudson Valley Gospel Festival at the Poughkeepsie Family Partnership Center located at 29 N Hamilton St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 for an afternoon of gospel music emceed by Reverend Evelyn Clarke.

Kaal Rock Park Concert Series
2025-09-27 15:30 - 18:30 | Kaal Rock Park, Kaal Rock Park, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States
2025 KAAL ROCK CONCERT SERIES IS ON !!
SEPT 13TH ROSMERAYAH
SEPT 20TH BASECAMP
SEPT 27TH Dylan Doyle

Fall Meadow Work Day at The Forge Project
2025-09-27 16:00 - 18:30 | The Forge Project, 708 New Forge Rd II, Taghkanic, NY, 12521
Forge Project invites neighbors from the region to participate in a Meadow Work Day. Register here

Dutchess County Home Composting Workshop
2025-09-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Boardman Road Library Branch, 141 Boadman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
Come and learn from an expert who will explain how to set up and manage a compost system, right in your yard!
Presented by The Division of Solid Waste Management in partnership with Dutchess County Cornell Cooperative Extension. No registration required.

The Park Palette Art Series
2025-09-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Bowdoin Park, 85 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY, United States
The Park Palette Art Series for Adults will be held from 6-7:30pm at Bowdoin Park’s pavilion 5. These workshops are a step-by-step class to create nature-themed artwork. Cost is $12 and includes all supplies. Sessions are limited to 12 participants each. Session dates are as follows:

Tuesday, September 30
Wednesday, October 15
Thursday, November 6

Other naturalist programming, including group weekday Archery, Junior Survival, Scout Programs and School Field Trips are available by appointment and reservations can be made by calling the Parks office at (845) 298-4602.
For other Parks information, visit DutchessNY.gov/Parks.

Town of Poughkeepsie Budget Meeting
2025-09-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Town of Poughkeepsie Town Hall, 1 Overocker Road, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
An overview of the Supervisor’s proposed 2026 Town Budget. The budget will be posted online Monday and Town Clerk Felicia Salvatore will officially file it Tuesday.

City of Poughkeepsie Waterfront Advisory Committee
2025-10-01 17:30 - 19:00 | City of Poughkeepsie City Hall, 62 Civic Center Plaza - 3rd Floor - Council Chambers, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States

Alzheimer's Association Presents: Healthy Living for the Brain and Body
2025-10-02 11:30 - 12:30 | Boardman Road Library Branch, 141 Boadman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
At any age, there are lifestyle habits we can adopt to help maintain or even potentially improve our health, including keeping our brains healthy to reduce risk of cognitive decline. This workshop covers four areas associated with healthy aging and drawing on the latest research, explores steps to take to improve or maintain overall health in each area. Registration required.
Register here

2025 Hudson Jazz Festival
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-05 | Hudson, Hudson, NY
Curated by creative producer Cat Henry and hosted by jazz media personality Keanna Faircloth, the festival invites audiences to experience fall in the Hudson Valley with a dynamic lineup of jazz’s most exciting rising stars — including Joel Ross, Julius Rodriguez, Caity Gyorgy, and BIGYUKI.

Hudson Valley Regional Portfolio Day
2025-10-03 16:00 - 20:00 | MJN Convention Center, Poughkeepsie
Hudson Valley Regional Portfolio Day gives over 400 local youth the opportunity to speak with college representatives, get their portfolio critiqued, and receive a true advantage as they contend for merit-based scholarships in the arts. Walk-Ins welcome.
More information here

The Clothesline Project
2025-10-04 - 2025-10-10 | River Valley Arts Center, 9 S Mesier Ave, Wappingers Falls, NY
The Clothesline Project 2025 Opening Reception at the River Valley Arts Center
The Clothesline Project Opening Reception will be held on Monday, October 6th from 5 pm to 7 pm. at the River Valley Arts Center in Wappingers Falls, New York. Drinks and light bites will be served. Join us as we honor victims of domestic violence through their words and T-shirt art.

Know Your Medicare Options
2025-10-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States
Learn what Medicare is with greater clarity, how and when you should sign up, and why it is important to review your options every year. Learn the differences between supplemental plans, Medicare Advantage Plans, and prescription drug plans. Presented by Debora DeLucia, who is a local Independent Medicare Consultant who joined the Medicare Resource Group in 2017. Registration required.
Register here!

Cartographies of Displacement: Artist Carmen Lizardo in Conversation
2025-10-04 14:30 - 16:00 | Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States
Artist Lecture and Insights into Process and Practice: This section offers a unique opportunity to delve into the project “To Swallow a River.”
Charla de la artista y reflexiones sobre el proceso y la práctica, incluyendo una conversación sobre el proyecto “Tragarse un río.”
This is a bilingual program. Este programa es bilingue.

The Clothesline Project Opening Reception
2025-10-06 17:00 - 19:00 | River Valley Arts Center, 9 S Mesier Ave, Wappingers Falls, NY

City of Poughkeepsie Housing Authority meeting
2025-10-08 17:15 - 19:00 | The Ann B. Rupsis Administration Building,, 4 Howard Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States
The mission of the Poughkeepsie Housing Authority is to promote adequate affordable housing, economic opportunity, and a suitable living environment for the families we service, without discrimination.
Meetings are open to the public. The Board normally meets at 5:15pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The second Wednesday meeting is a regular voting (business) meeting and the meeting on the fourth Wednesday is a work session meeting.
Calendar: https://poughkeepsiehousingauthority.org/calendar/

Poughkeepsie Sip and Paint
2025-10-08 18:00 - 20:00 | For the Many Poughkeepsie Office, 302A Mill St, Poughkeepsie, NY
Uncork Your Creativity! 🎨
You’re invited to a relaxing and fun Paint & Sip hosted by For the Many! Join us for a night of creativity, community, and good vibes. Absolutely no painting experience is necessary—just bring yourself and a willingness to have a good time!
We’ll provide all the supplies: canvas, paints, brushes, and some light refreshments. You bring your favorite drink (if you’d like) and your creative spirit!
This is a special event just for our community to connect and unwind. Come meet fellow supporters, relax, and leave with your own masterpiece.

City of Poughkeepsie Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission Meeting
2025-10-09 18:00 | City of Poughkeepsie City Hall, 62 Civic Center Plaza - 3rd Floor - Council Chambers, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States
