Dutchess County Home Composting Workshop
2025-09-30 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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, 2025-10-15 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
View the agenda here

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

O+ Festival
2025-10-10 - 2025-10-12 | Kingston, Kingston
When artists and musicians thrive, so do culture and our communities. The O+ Exchange model is a system of care wherein an individual’s value is based on their contribution to the collective, and everyone has equitable access to art and medicine.

Medicare 101 / Navigating the Medicare Website
2025-10-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Boardman Road Library Branch, 141 Boadman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
Whether you’re turning 65 and just starting out on Medicare, or figuring out how to renew your plan, we can help. We will help you understand the difference between Medicare Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans, and figure out which one is best for your situation. We’ll help you figure out what each plan means, and which ones apply to you. We will also help you figure out how to navigate the website so you can find the answers you need, and show you where to submit your information and sign up for your plan. Led by volunteers and staff from the Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) at Dutchess County Office for the Aging. Contact: Jamie Carey (845) 486-2083.
Registration will close on October 10, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
Register here

Community Block Party at The Hub
2025-10-10 15:00 - 18:00 | The Hub, 58 Parker Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States
Join the party!
Friends, Family, and Neighbors are invited to celebrate the opening of a new community hub in Poughkeepsie!
Celebrate with FREE food, music, crafts, yard games, dancing, and more — including after-school fun for the kids! All are welcome.
WHAT:
Community Block Party @ the Hub
Hosted by Scenic Hudson

Tour the Northside Hub — an abandoned factory reimagined for the community.
Enjoy local food vendors (on us!) and check out a new neighborhood mural.
Explore ways to connect with nature and farm-fresh food in the city.
Dream big and share your ideas to shape the future of this new space.

WHEN:
Friday, October 10
3 – 6 p.m.
WHERE:
58 Parker Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY
RSVP HERE!
Spanish interpretation and bilingual assistance will be provided.
Free parking will be available on site but with limited capacity.
Overflow parking and shuttles will be available to and from the Crannell Street municipal lot (12 North Hamilton St.) approximately every 20 minutes from 2:45 – 6:05 p.m. The last shuttle will depart from the Crannell Street lot to the event at 5:05 p.m.
Please consider walking or biking if you’ll be nearby!

The Banned Book Awards
2025-10-11 00:00 | Bardavon, 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
SAVE THE DATE
The Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill is excited to announce that the Eleanor Roosevelt Banned Book Awards is returning on October 11, 2025! They also thrilled to partner with PEN America for this special event. Stay tuned for more details on tickets and our incredible author lineup.
Learn more here

Learn to Make Seed Paper
2025-10-11 14:00 - 16:00 | The Environmental Cooperative at the Vassar Barns, 50 Vassar Farm Lane, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12604, United States
Are you interested in supporting local ecosystems? Are you curious about the Native Plant Propagation Program? Do you like making sustainable art?
Learn to make your own seed paper from recycled materials! Seed paper is embedded with native wildflowers and will sprout plants when soaked in water and placed in soil. It is a decorative and sustainable alternative to normal paper that is great for one-of-a-kind stationary, artwork, and more! Register here.

Family Fun at the Loeb
2025-10-12 13:00 - 15:00 | The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12604, United States
Get creative this fall at the Loeb! Join us for free drop-in family programs on select Sundays (October 12, November 9, and December 7). Each date will feature different hands-on art activities inspired by art on view. Activities can be modified for all ages, but are best suited for children 5 and up.

Family Day at the Preserve
2025-10-13 10:00 - 14:00 | The Environmental Cooperative at the Vassar Barns, 50 Vassar Farm Lane, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12604, United States
On October 13th, families are invited to visit the Preserve at Vassar to enjoy the beautiful Fall foliage! From 10am-2pm, educators from the Environmental Cooperative will be leading educational activities all about local flora and fauna. Staff from the Francis Lehman Loeb art museum will run an arts and crafts station. At 11am, we will be celebrating the opening of our new interactive space, the Learning Forest, with remarks and light refreshments. Families are encouraged to make use of the Preserve’s 7 miles of hiking trails during the day.
Children of all ages are welcome, and must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Family Day will take place rain or shine so bring your boots and get ready to hop in some puddles! This event is free, but attendees are encouraged to register by filling out this Google Form. For more information, contact ldalton@vassar.edu.

Community Harvests at the Poughkeepsie Farm Project
2025-10-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Poughkeepsie Farm Project, 51 Farm Lane, Poughkeepsie, New York, 12604
Community harvests are an opportunity to come together and glean food from the field before it gets returned to the soil. Come harvest vegetables for yourself (for free!) or for community donations – and spend time with neighbors. No need to RSVP! Email Katie with any questions: katie@farmproject.org

2025 Hudson Valley Housing Conference
2025-10-14 08:30 - 13:00 | SUNY New Paltz, Sojourner Way, New Paltz, NY
As the region continues to face complex housing challenges and opportunities, this year’s conference will bring together civic leaders, policy experts, developers, and housing advocates for a half-day of dynamic discussions about trends and actionable solutions.
Click here for the conference program, speakers, and to get tickets!

Dutchess County 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Public Hearing
2025-10-15 10:00 - 12:00 | City of Poughkeepsie City Hall, 62 Civic Center Plaza - 3rd Floor - Council Chambers, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States
The Dutchess County Department of Planning & Development (DCDPD) invites public comments on its draft 2024 CAPER, which outlines Dutchess County’s accomplishments for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership programs for the period March 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025.
The draft CAPER is available for public review for a 15-day period from Thursday, October 9, 2025, to Saturday, October 25, 2025. The draft CAPER is available on the County’s website here (.pdf) and during normal business hours at DCDPD, 85 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 107, Poughkeepsie NY 12601.
A public hearing will be held in-person and virtually on:
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
10:00 a.m.
Dutchess County Planning and Development
85 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 107, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Virtual Link – http://bit.ly/48Eyz8Q
Written comments and questions may be directed to Gail Padalino, Community Development Administrator via mail (at the above address), email to communitygrants@dutchessny.gov, or phone at 845-486-3600. All comments will be considered and included in the final Report as appropriate, which will be forwarded to HUD on or about Wednesday, October 25, 2025.

Initial Public Workshop - New Park Lands
2025-10-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Locust Grove, 2683 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
For more information, please contact Michael Welti, Director of Municipal Development at (845) 485-3657 or via email at mwelti@townofpoughkeepsie-ny.gov

Walkway Connections: MASS Design In Poughkeepsie
2025-10-17 04:30 - 17:30 | Walkway Over the Hudson East Parking Lot, 49 Parker Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601
Join Christopher Kroner on Friday, October 17 at the East Gate Plaza in Poughkeepsie for a presentation on the Hudson Valley Design Lab, a design office initiative by MASS Design Group launched in 2017 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Through community engagement, advocacy, and impactful projects, the Hudson Valley Design Lab explores how design can play a pivotal role in healing cities, revitalizing spaces, and fostering positive change in the region. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the intersection of design and community well-being.
When he joined MASS Design Group in 2017, Christopher co-founded the Hudson Valley Design Lab in Poughkeepsie, where he leads multidisciplinary teams in building networks within communities in need. In addition to overseeing Poughkeepsie-based community outreach, Christopher leads design projects as a Principal at MASS. He recently completed a USGBC LEED Certified Office and Shop Building for the Hudson Valley Farm Hub (Kingston, NY) and currently leads the design of the Youth Opportunity Union (Poughkeepsie, NY).

Sheep and Wool Festival
2025-10-18 - 2025-10-19 | Dutchess County Fair Grounds, 6636 US-9, Rhinebeck, NY
Our festival started out as a bred ewe sale by the local shepherds back around 1980. Like all fertile ideas, it has blossomed into what you read about now in the New York Times.

KCF's Commoning Exchange | Intercambio del Bien Común de KCF
2025-10-18 10:00 - 16:00 | CPW Kingston, 25 Dedrick Street, Kingston, NY
This year, Kingston Common Future‘s work has woven together diverse community voices and hearts at so many meaningful intersections. Or, rather, the community has gathered at different instances to help KCF create something new. We have assembled to both practice and witness shared decision-making, care and celebration.
KCF is inviting community together again to join us for an afternoon centered on the advancement of common good projects. Here is a glimpse into the shape of the day:

Join David Bollier, a leading advocate for the power of shared resources and community decision-making, as he breaks down Commons thinking for everyone. The first 40 participants to register will receive a free copy of Bollier’s book: The Commoner’s Catalog for Changemaking

Walk away with practical skills and workshop material from an array of presentations by community change-makers generously offering their expertise pro bono.

How to Land your Project with Jasmine Graham, executive director of Mid-Hudson Energy Transition
Grants 101 with Patty Curry and Chelsea Miller, founders of Curry & Miller
How to Write a Budget that Will Get Me a Grant with David Cagan, external CFO of TMI Project
The Role of Business in the Commons for Solo Ventures, Nonprofits, and Enterprises with Keyveous Avery, founder and president of Thrive On!
The Elements of a Just Transition with Micah, our own GWI Worker Trustee (Co-ED)

Connect with KCF: Talk about feedback, ask questions, and learn more about our community fund

Share with your peers, neighbors, and potential collaborators at tabling, social, and somatic activities

This event is for all, especially:

2025 KCF applicants: Get practical tools, resources and connections to strengthen your projects
Future applicants: Spark new ideas, meet potential collaborators, and learn about funding possibilities through our Community Fund

This event is free, but registration is required.
INFO + REGISTRATION

NO KINGS, Poughkeepsie, NY
2025-10-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Waryas Park, Waryas Park Promenade, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States
In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on posters, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together.
The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Grow our movement and join us.
A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.
