Things to Do Today in the Kingston Area

Need to plan your day? Every day in the Kingston area there is something to do for everyone regardless of age or interests. You can see if there are major events, fundraisers, entertainment, Happy Hours and other restaurant promotions, fitness classes, and more in just one place. Bookmark this page and check it everyday to see what you could be taking advantage of.

We maintain a planning calendar to facilitate the coordination of major events and we encourage event managers to post their events here: https://kingstonhappenings.org/events/

Today’s events


02 May

CALL FOR ENTRY: FallforArt.org VIRTUAL Art Sale

Fri, May 2, 2025 - Mon, Jun 9, 2025    
All Day
Call for Artists: The Hudson Valley’s Premier Online Juried Art Show Returns This Fall Fall for Art 2025 – A Virtual Celebration of Creativity and [...]
Gravestone Cleaning Workshop: Two-Parts

Gravestone Cleaning Workshop: Two-Parts

Sat, May 10, 2025 - Sat, May 17, 2025    
1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Join us for a two-part workshop where we will discuss all things gravestones! Part 1 on May 10 will include a lecture on gravestone cleaning [...]
Watercolor Exploration: From Intermediate to Advanced

Watercolor Exploration: From Intermediate to Advanced

Thu, May 15, 2025 - Wed, May 21, 2025    
6:00 pm-8:30 pm
6 Thursdays May 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 2025 6 - 8:30 pm Ages 16+ This watercolor course is designed for intermediate and [...]
Old-Time Rollick 2025 at the Ashokan Center

Old-Time Rollick 2025 at the Ashokan Center

Fri, May 16, 2025 - Sun, May 18, 2025    
3:00 pm-12:00 pm
 Old-Time Rollick 2025 at the Ashokan Center - A weekend of music, dance, and unforgettable connection!  Join the incredible Emily Schaad and a powerhouse crew [...]
Happy Hour at Lone Wolf Cocktail Bar

Happy Hour at Lone Wolf Cocktail Bar

Fri, May 16, 2025 - Sat, May 17, 2025    
5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Happy Hour at Lone Wolf isn’t your average race-to-the-bottom pour-fest. No neon signs, no sad mozzarella sticks from Applebee's. This is where craft meets comfort [...]
Happy Hour at Lone Wolf Cocktail Bar

Happy Hour at Lone Wolf Cocktail Bar

Fri, May 16, 2025 - Sat, May 17, 2025    
5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Happy Hour at Lone Wolf isn’t your average race-to-the-bottom pour-fest. No neon signs, no sad mozzarella sticks from Applebee's. This is where craft meets comfort [...]
Tours of Historic Reher’s Bakery

Tours of Historic Reher’s Bakery

Step back to 1959 and tour an immigrant Jewish bakery that served rye, pumpernickel, challah, and its signature bread rolls to Kingston’s Rondout community for [...]
1st Annual 5k Esopus Fire Dept. Run/Walk

1st Annual 5k Esopus Fire Dept. Run/Walk

A scenic 5K race with rolling hills on paved blacktop, grass, and trails to benefit the Esopus Fire Department. The race will be located within [...]
2025 Spring Compost Bin & Rain Barrel Sale

2025 Spring Compost Bin & Rain Barrel Sale

UCRRA has partnered with Brand Builders LLC to offer our Spring 2025 Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale. The sale features various options (tumblers, vermicompost [...]
Acting classes

Acting classes

Sat, May 17, 2025    
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Kingston's Coach House Players, 12 Augusta will be conducting acting classes for high school students and adults every Saturday April 26, May 3,May 10 May [...]
17 May

Free Seedling Giveaway! - “Anything But a Planter” Challenge

Sat, May 17, 2025    
10:00 am-5:00 pm
Free Seedling Giveaway! - “Anything But a Planter” Challenge We’re giving away free seedlings to anyone who brings a non-traditional container to plant them in. [...]
May Health and Wellness Jam

May Health and Wellness Jam

Save the date for our May Health and Wellness Jam with the Kingston Rotary Club Vendors, please complete our interest form here:https://forms.gle/ouCBJv4wrFhDm5Ft7
Saturday Arts Lab: Grades 3-5

Saturday Arts Lab: Grades 3-5

6 sessions on Saturdays May 10, 17, (no class on Memorial day weekend) 31, June 7, 14, 21 10 – 11am Grades 3-5 Students can [...]
17 May

Seed Song Saturday Socials

Sat, May 17, 2025 - Sun, May 18, 2025    
10:00 am-5:00 pm
Every Saturday 10AM - 5PM Seed Song Saturday Socials Morning Coffee & Tea Hour (10 AM - 12 PM) Activities & Fun (12 PM - [...]
17 May

Seed Song Saturday Socials

Sat, May 17, 2025 - Sun, May 18, 2025    
10:00 am-5:00 pm
Every Saturday 10AM - 5PM Seed Song Saturday Socials Morning Coffee & Tea Hour (10 AM - 12 PM) Activities & Fun (12 PM - [...]
18th Century Growing Season

18th Century Growing Season

Join us onsite in learning about what it was like to grow things and produce food in the 18th century! Watch us plant our 18th [...]
2nd Annual Hudson Valley Kite Fest

2nd Annual Hudson Valley Kite Fest

Get ready to soar at Kingston’s 2nd Annual Hudson Valley Kite Fest! Whether you’re a seasoned flyer or a first-timer, this free, family-friendly event is [...]
Hudson River Maritime Museum Hours

Hudson River Maritime Museum Hours

Located along the waterfront in Kingston's historic Rondout Waterfront District, the Hudson Maritime Museum is dedicated to preserving the maritime history of the Hudson River, [...]
Broadway Bubble's Third Birthday

Broadway Bubble's Third Birthday

Sat, May 17, 2025    
12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Free food , music, activities, raffles & more
Drawing FUNdamentals

Drawing FUNdamentals

6 Saturdays May 10, 17, (no class on Memorial day weekend), 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2025 12 – 1:30 pm Grades 5-8 Price: $180 [...]
Saturday Brunch & Music

Saturday Brunch & Music

Sat, May 17, 2025    
12:00 pm-2:00 pm
Join us every Saturday at Tilda’s Kitchen & Market for a relaxing afternoon filled with delicious brunch and live music from local artists. Whether you’re savoring global-inspired dishes or [...]
Exhibit Hours - Boundless Creativity: Immigrant Artists in the Hudson Valley

Exhibit Hours - Boundless Creativity: Immigrant Artists in the Hudson Valley

Boundless Creativity celebrates the vision of immigrant artists in the Hudson Valley, showcasing works that at times reference national identity and oftentimes transcend it. Creativity [...]
17 May

Family Math Afternoon with the Bard Math Circle

Sat, May 17, 2025    
2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Our monthly family math afternoon is back! For middle school students and their families, the session features Engaging Math Problems, Logic Puzzles, and Thinking Games! [...]
Godspell

Godspell

Rhinebeck Theatre Society presents Godspell, music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by John-Michael Tebelak. Directed by Kelsey Wertheim, with assistant direction by [...]
Pride In The Sky

Pride In The Sky

Sat, May 17, 2025    
4:00 pm-10:00 pm
Big Gay Hudson Valley's Pride In The Sky returns to the Walkway Over The Hudson on Saturday, May 17, 2025, 4p to 10p. Get all [...]
"Boogie Nights" 70's/80's theme party Benefit for Christmas Wishes Ulster County

"Boogie Nights" 70's/80's theme party Benefit for Christmas Wishes Ulster County

Sat, May 17, 2025    
5:00 pm-10:00 pm
Come join us to celebrate this amazing milestone! 10 years spreading hope, joy and the magic of Christmas (and many other endeavors) to local families. [...]
Muddy Music

Muddy Music

Sat, May 17, 2025    
5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Multi-artist ceramic exhibit featuring work by: Graham CollinsSean DowneyBen EstesKaty FischerRobert GluckJennie Jieun LeeJordan McDonaldKevin McNamee-Tweed Opening reception from 5-8pm Muddy Music is ceramic exhibition [...]
Sean Crimmins @ The Rail Trail Cafe

Sean Crimmins @ The Rail Trail Cafe

Sean Crimmins, a native of the Hudson Valley, is an accomplished song writer with a unique style that is not often heard, incorporating fingertapping, fingerstyle [...]
CCE’s Annual Recital and Fundraiser “Motown Sound”

CCE’s Annual Recital and Fundraiser “Motown Sound”

CCE’s Annual Recital and Fundraiser “Motown Sound” invites you to celebrate the glitz, glamor and soul of Motown's iconic music and a fashion through spectacular [...]
Hudson Valley Burlesque Bash

Hudson Valley Burlesque Bash

Sat, May 17, 2025    
6:00 pm
Put on your best sequins and join Ginger Maraschino on May 17th at Assembly for the Hudson Valley Burlesque Bash celebrating the Art of Tease! [...]
Panic Unplugged LIVE

Panic Unplugged LIVE

Sat, May 17, 2025    
6:00 pm-9:00 pm
The Live Wire Panic band members have been playing in and around New York for the past 20 years. This 5-piece band brings to the [...]
Spaghetti Eastern Music at Rock da Casbah

Spaghetti Eastern Music at Rock da Casbah

Sat, May 17, 2025    
6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Spaghetti Eastern Music is the genre-leaping solo project of Hudson Valley-based guitarist/keyboardist Sal Cataldi. Spaghetti Eastern Music marries funky, acid jazz-fueled guitar instrumentals and ambient [...]
The Niall Connolly Band in The Garden!

The Niall Connolly Band in The Garden!

Featuring: Niall Connolly, Len Monachello, Brandon Wilde & Chis Foley! Join us for an evening of lyrical folk on our outdoor main stage! Connolly, who [...]
Square Dance at the Rollick 2025

Square Dance at the Rollick 2025

Circle left… now the other way back! No experience necessary, all dances will be taught and called. Don’t miss this welcoming square dance to excellent [...]
DRIVEWAYS screening

DRIVEWAYS screening

Sat, May 17, 2025    
7:00 pm-10:00 pm
What happens when a lonely veteran and a shy boy cross paths? In this deeply touching story, filmed right here in Ulster and Dutchess counties, [...]
No Other Land

No Other Land

Sat, May 17, 2025    
7:00 pm
The winner of this years Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars (despite not having a major distributor for release in the United States), No Other [...]
Jerry's Middle Finger

Jerry's Middle Finger

Sat, May 17, 2025    
8:00 pm-11:00 pm
Jerry's Middle Finger Tickets - https://bearsvilletheater.com/event/jerrys-middle-finger
THE LEVIN BROTHERS

THE LEVIN BROTHERS

Starting our 2025 Spring touring right in our back yard! (OK, Pat lives in Canada, but he's not pissed off at Americans.) THE LEVIN BROTHERS [...]

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