City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency Meeting
2025-09-24 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | City of Poughkeepsie City Hall, 62 Civic Center Plaza - 3rd Floor - Council Chambers, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States
View the agenda here

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

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.
