Looking for something fun to do in Kingston this Memorial Day weekend? Dive into live music, explore local art, or shop til you drop at some local popup markets! We’ve curated a list of exciting events happening in Kingston, NY from May 24th to 27th. Whether you’re seeking a night out with friends, a family-friendly activity, or a solo adventure, there’s something for everyone.
Don’t forget to honor our veterans who have died in service to our country at Kingston’s Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade.
Here are some of our picks for fun and entertaining events on our calendar this week that we think you may not want to miss!
Our pick of things to do this weekend
Featured Things to Do this Weekend
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND LINE-UP Looks to be a beautiful weekend!! The pizza oven will be going all weekend and the parrillada grill and smoker will [...]
Tai Chin with Ann Sherry
Experience meditation in motion! All skill levels are welcome, sign up is required: https://docs.google.com/.../14NF98Np8OELPq0nuRCmShpJ.../edit
24
May
Counter Histories Exhibition
In partnership with Magnum Foundation, CPW presents a group exhibition of five international contemporary photographers. “Counter Histories” includes artists Tamara Abdul Hadi, Alan Chin, Naomieh [...]
The Fred J. Johnston House
Open by guided tour only, May through the end of October, Friday & Saturday, 11am – 4pm Register in the FHK Gallery Fee: $10 Free admission [...]
The Volunteer Firemen's Hall and Museum of Kingston
Visit Us The Volunteer Firemen's Museum is located at: 265 Fair Street Kingston, NY 12401 Dont forget to stop by Fecember 1st from 6pm to [...]
Frank McGinnis and JK Vanderbilt @ Rough Draft
We’re kicking off Memorial Day Weekend with two local favorites this Friday night! Frank McGinnis is a Hudson Valley singer-songwriter-guitarist-composer-multi-instrumentalist of 20+ years. Rock, indie, [...]
O+ 365 Benefit featuring Allison Russell!
Tickets are now on sale for O+ 365 Benefit featuring Allison Russell! Don’t miss Grammy award-winning American Roots artist Allison Russell and her band for [...]
Magic the Gathering/TCG Events
Join us for a regular slate of Magic the Gathering events: Modern Mondays - every Monday at 6:30pm (sign up at 6:00). Entry $10. Friday [...]
Marc Black Band
The Marc Black Band will return to the Colony Woodstock for a special Holiday 7 pm show on Friday, May 24. As the Woodstock Times [...]
Upstate Films at Opus 40: Spinal Tap
Upstate Films Hudson Valley Picture Show is back at Opus 40 this Memorial Day Weekend! Drinks by Stockade Tavern / Food by local food vendors [...]
The B-Boyz
The B-Boyz have a versatile repertoire that represents the best of the 60’s through the 90’s. They have selected material that has stood the test [...]
KINGSTON FARMERS MARKET
OUTDOOR MARKET 2024 WHEN EVERY SATURDAY 9am – 1pm May 4 – November 23 WHERE County Courthouse parking lot, 285 Wall St Kingston, NY 12401 [...]
Seed Song Farm Annual Spring Plant Sale
The Farm Store is NOW OPEN 9am - 4pm Saturdays & 10am - 4pm Sundays, featuring Our Spring Plant Sale in April and May! https://www.seedsongfarm.org/farm-store.html Offering [...]
Esopus Repair Cafe
The next Esopus Repair Cafe will take place on Saturday, May 25th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in the community room of the Reformed [...]
New Paltz Woodstock Fine Art and Craft Show
Shop from hundreds of fine artisans, demonstrations, food trucks, live music & more! We will have fabulous new furniture pieces, decor & more!
The Matthewis Persen House Museum Hours
Hours of Operation In 2024, the Persen House will be open on the following schedule: MAY 25 through SEPTEMBER 7 Thursdays & Fridays 9am-4:30pm and [...]
18th Century Growing Season
Join us in learning about what it was like to grow things and produce food in the 18th century. Watch us plant our 18th century [...]
25
May
Counter Histories Exhibition
In partnership with Magnum Foundation, CPW presents a group exhibition of five international contemporary photographers. “Counter Histories” includes artists Tamara Abdul Hadi, Alan Chin, Naomieh [...]
FREE. Community Reiki Clinic
FREE REIKI COMMUNITY CLINIC in the Old Dutch Church Sanctuary near and on the altar. We are easy to find. An appointment is not necessary, [...]
STILL STANDING
The 2024 exhibit, STILL STANDING, showcases 12 structures preserved by past and present members of the Friends of Historic Kingston. We invite you to come [...]
Looking is Harder than It Looks with Baldwin Lee
THE 05/26/2024 EVENT RUNS FROM 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM THE EVENT WILL BE HOSTED, BOTH DAYS AT OUR 25 DEDERICK, KINGSTON, NY, 12401. SIGN [...]
Mayfest 2024
MAYFEST 2024 Dates – May 25, 26 & 27 – SAT, SUN - 12 PM to 5 PM, MON - 11 AM to 4 PM [...]
Opening the Heart to Summer Kirtan Festival
Come to the Cathedral Under the Trees! Come Chant, Dance, Pray! Come celebrate the beginning of another magical summer of Chanting!Join the Spirit Brothers, Ned [...]
PonckHockie Market - May Market
Come join us at your newest community market! PonckHockie Market offers fresh, nutritious, and locally sourced grocery items at an incredibly affordable price. Plus! We'll [...]
Trolley Museum of New York
We have started our 2024 Season. We are in operation on weekends, 12pm to 5pm (last trolley trip at 4pm) until late October. Please click [...]
Free Memorial Day Tour
Join Wiltwyck Cemetery on May 25th at 1pm for a free Memorial Day tour highlighting just some of the many veterans buried within our grounds. [...]
Four of a Kind at RMV Cellars
Four of a Kind is a local band playing primarily classic rock along with a mix of country and blues. Come hang with us! Lance [...]
'Naked' in the Garden! @ Colony
Colony Woodstock Presents: 'Naked' in the Garden! Join us for an evening of live music on our outdoor main stage! Naked, the brain child of [...]
25
May
Droneday Kingston
Droneday is an international celebration of drone, ambient, and experimental music and sounds. On Saturday, May 25th 2024, we will be having a community event [...]
Kingston Waterfront Night Market
Join us this weekend on Saturday, May 25th for the return of the Kingston Waterfront ✨NIGHT MARKET✨! Every last Saturday May through October, the neighborhood [...]
80s.90s & 2000s Dance Party
80s,90s and 2000s hits! Come out and dance your heart out! Kitchen and bar will be open all night. Reversions for tables needed. Please book online [...]
John Bruschini Quartet
John Bruschini - guitar John Mulkerin - trumpet Rich Mollin - contrabass Chris Bowman – drums Jazz Soup - tasty jazz & soups. Soup [...]
Uke Revue 2024
The Ashokan Center is proud to present this evening concert to showcase the exciting 2024 Uke Fest teaching staff: Lil’ Rev, Kelle Jolly, Victoria “Viggy” [...]
The Haveners
We are excited to welcome back The Haveners to the Keegan Ales stage! Established in 2015, The Haveners are an NYC-based musical collective dedicated to [...]
The Helm Family Midnight Ramble - Levon Helm's Birthday Weekend!
Levon Helm Studios Presents: The Helm Family Midnight Ramble - Levon Helm's Birthday Weekend! Night 1 (Saturday, May 25): with special guest Jimmy Vivino + [...]
26
May
Counter Histories Exhibition
In partnership with Magnum Foundation, CPW presents a group exhibition of five international contemporary photographers. “Counter Histories” includes artists Tamara Abdul Hadi, Alan Chin, Naomieh [...]
Bearsville Bluegrass Festival
Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with the soul-stirring rhythms of roots music and the toe-tapping melodies of bluegrass. It’s the perfect way to [...]
'The Review' on the Patio! @ Colony
Colony Woodstock Presents: 'The Review' on the Patio! Join us for Sunday country/Jazz on the outdoor patio of our beautiful beergarden! Featuring: Luke Schwartz, Danny [...]
Colony Woodstock's Honky Tonk Last Sundays
Colony Woodstock's Honky Tonk Last Sunday presents Hudson Valley FlyersSUN May 26th, 2024Doors 6pm | Show 7pm
City of Kingston Annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade ****************Parade Canceled, Ceremony is Indoors*****************
************ Please be advised, due to the chance of thunderstorms on Monday, the Memorial Day ceremony will be held indoors at City Hall at 1:00pm [...]
Euphonia! Mini-Brass Fest at Opus 40
In partnership with Opus 40 and brought to you by the folks behind the Brassroots Festival, Euphonia! is an all ages event that aims to [...]