Things to Do This Labor Day Weekend in Kingston, NY for 9/1-9/4

This Labor Day Weekend has plenty of fun and exciting things to do for you. Art, live music, movies, outdoor activities and the biggest Irish festival in the Hudson Valley, The Hooley, are all happening this weekend. Hudson Valley weather is amazing this time of year and it’s a great opportunity to explore all that this area has to offer.

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!

 

 

 

 

You can also find our complete  event listing at https://kingstonhappenings.org/events/

 


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Rock Paper Scissors: A Mini-Festival of Puppetry, Workshops & Performance

Rock Paper Scissors: A Mini-Festival of Puppetry, Workshops & Performance

Fri, Sep 1, 2023 - Sat, Sep 2, 2023    
11:00 am-5:00 pm
Join us for a fabulous, formidable, fantasia of puppetry and performance from some of the region’s most acclaimed puppeteers, and special guests! From Friday, September [...]
STILL STANDING

STILL STANDING

Fri, Sep 1, 2023    
11:00 am-4:00 pm
The 2023 exhibit, STILL STANDING, showcases 12 structures preserved by past and present members of the Friends of Historic Kingston. We invite you to come [...]
Taking Root: Immigrant Stories from the Hudson Valley

Taking Root: Immigrant Stories from the Hudson Valley

Join us in the Reher Center Gallery every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1 PM to 6 PM to explore our newest exhibition, Taking Root: [...]
Akwesasne Freedom School Celebration & Benefit

Akwesasne Freedom School Celebration & Benefit

Fri, Sep 1, 2023    
5:00 pm
Join us for a benefit for and celebration of The Akwesasne Freedom School (Kanienʼkehá꞉ka, Mohawk Nation), featuring music by Theresa "Bear" Fox, Kontiwennenha:wi (Akwesasne Women [...]
Music in the Parklet @ Rough Draft

Music in the Parklet @ Rough Draft

Fri, Sep 1, 2023    
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Friday Night!! Music in the parklet, 6-8pm. @sparko_modek returns with “The Jinx,” a jazz trio comprised of drummer Marco Spodek (Kingston), bassist Luke McCrosson (Brooklyn), [...]
Friday Night Magic @ World's End

Friday Night Magic @ World's End

Fri, Sep 1, 2023    
7:00 pm-10:30 pm
Magic the Gathering every Friday! Most Fridays will be drafts unless we are pre-releasing a new set. Feel free to call or message us to [...]
Roadhouse 60's at Mariner's Harbor

Roadhouse 60's at Mariner's Harbor

Fri, Sep 1, 2023    
7:00 pm
Come for dinner or just for the show and enjoy live, free music along the historic Rondout Creek at the areas largest fully outdoor dining [...]
Tasi Live at The Station!

Tasi Live at The Station!

Fri, Sep 1, 2023    
7:30 pm-9:30 pm
We’re back! Come on out to the Station Bar & Curio in Woodstock, from 7:30-9:30pm on Friday, September 1st! It’s gonna be a fun night [...]
The Dresden Dolls @ Colony

The Dresden Dolls @ Colony

Fri, Sep 1, 2023    
8:00 pm
Helmed by drummer Brian Viglione and singer/songwriter/pianist Amanda Palmer, the punk cabaret duo The Dresden Dolls have attained legendary status with their darkly original song-craft [...]
Third World with Special Guest Dis N Dat

Third World with Special Guest Dis N Dat

Fri, Sep 1, 2023    
9:00 pm
Celebrating 49 years, ‘Reggae Ambassadors’, THIRD WORLD is one of the longest-lived Reggae bands of all time, and one of Jamaica's most consistently popular crossover [...]
New Paltz Woodstock Show

New Paltz Woodstock Show

Sat, Sep 2, 2023 - Mon, Sep 4, 2023    
All Day
Artisan made crafts & decor, food trucks, demonstrations, live music & more!
The Kingston Farmers Market

The Kingston Farmers Market

Sat, Sep 2, 2023    
9:00 am-1:00 pm
The Kingston Farmers Market will be held every Saturday from May 6th-November 18th in the County Courthouse Lot at 285 Wall St. from 9AM-1PM. Shop [...]
Yoga at Opus 40

Yoga at Opus 40

Sat, Sep 2, 2023    
9:00 am-10:00 am
All levels yoga class at the Hudson Valleys most beautiful hidden gem.  Make art with your body while enjoying this amazing sculpture park and view [...]
Native American Artwork Display by Judith Boggess

Native American Artwork Display by Judith Boggess

Sat, Sep 2, 2023    
10:00 am-2:00 pm
Ulster County Clerk Nina Postupack is pleased to announce that a new exhibit of Native American Artwork by Judith Boggess will be displayed at the [...]
WWII VJ Day Event at Persen House by Hank Yost

WWII VJ Day Event at Persen House by Hank Yost

Kingston, NY - Ulster County Clerk Nina Postupack is pleased to welcome Hank Yost, World War II reenactor, to the Matthewis Persen House Museum on [...]
Rondout National Historic District WALKING TOURS

Rondout National Historic District WALKING TOURS

Enjoy a guided walking tour of the Rondout National Historic District. Hear how immigrants and entrepreneurs developed a thriving maritime village along the terminus for [...]
STILL STANDING

STILL STANDING

Sat, Sep 2, 2023    
11:00 am-4:00 pm
The 2023 exhibit, STILL STANDING, showcases 12 structures preserved by past and present members of the Friends of Historic Kingston. We invite you to come [...]
THE LOCKWOOD GALLERY | DAVID KUCERA | "STRIKING CHORDS"

THE LOCKWOOD GALLERY | DAVID KUCERA | "STRIKING CHORDS"

Sat, Sep 2, 2023    
11:00 am-6:00 pm
PAINTINGS and SCULPTURES BY ARTIST DAVID KUCERA. AUGUST 12TH - SEPTEMBER 4TH OPENING RECEPTION SATURDAY, AUGUST 12TH 4PM - 7PM THE LOCKWOOD GALLERY 747 ROUTE [...]
The Pointe Craft and Vendor Fair

The Pointe Craft and Vendor Fair

Join us for a time of shopping eating and fun. There will be activities for kids while you begin your holiday shopping. Food for purchase [...]
Taking Root: Immigrant Stories from the Hudson Valley

Taking Root: Immigrant Stories from the Hudson Valley

Join us in the Reher Center Gallery every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1 PM to 6 PM to explore our newest exhibition, Taking Root: [...]
Spaghetti Eastern Music at Colony Beer Garden

Spaghetti Eastern Music at Colony Beer Garden

Sat, Sep 2, 2023    
3:00 pm-4:30 pm
Spaghetti Eastern Music is the genre-leaping solo project of NYC & Hudson Valley-based guitarist/keyboardist Sal Cataldi. Spaghetti Eastern Music marries acid jazz-fueled guitar instrumentals with [...]
The Lace Mill Arts/ ArtWEalk

The Lace Mill Arts/ ArtWEalk

Sat, Sep 2, 2023    
4:00 pm-9:00 pm
Join us this First Saturday, September 2nd, for another great exhibition from Lace Mill artists and distinguished local artist guests and music lead by Dave [...]
Guided Imagery & Sound Healing with Angel Readings

Guided Imagery & Sound Healing with Angel Readings

Let's start with Tarot & Angel card readings for all! See you for guided imagery meditation Reiki hands-on healing in a chair Third EYE initiation [...]
Spaceheater at West Kill Supply

Spaceheater at West Kill Supply

Sat, Sep 2, 2023    
5:00 pm-8:00 pm
spaceheater is a quartet comprised of four veteran Hudson Valley musicians, guitarists Rick Warren and Sal Cataldi, bassist Dave Strahl and drummer Dana Fasano.  Together, [...]
Hudson Valley English Country Dance

Hudson Valley English Country Dance

Sat, Sep 2, 2023    
7:00 pm-10:30 pm
Come enjoy Jane Austen's dance. Alexandra Deis-Lauby will teach and call traditional English dances to the music of Tiddley Pom. Workshop at 7 is important [...]
Pete McCann Quartet

Pete McCann Quartet

Sat, Sep 2, 2023    
7:00 pm-10:00 pm
Pete McCann - guitar Ben Kono - sax Matt Pavolka - bass Tim Horner – drums Guitarist Pete McCann has been an integral part of [...]
The B-Boyz @ Keegan Ales

The B-Boyz @ Keegan Ales

Sat, Sep 2, 2023    
7:00 pm
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 [...]
Labor Day Weekend Saturday Swing Dance with ClubSwing and Got2Lindy Lesson

Labor Day Weekend Saturday Swing Dance with ClubSwing and Got2Lindy Lesson

Sat, Sep 2, 2023    
7:30 pm-9:00 pm
Swing dance to the popular ClubSwing! Beginner lesson with Got2Lindy! Lesson 7:3-8pm. Band plays till 10:30. $25 for a Saturday night of fun! All are [...]
Elly Wininger & Stephen Miller

Elly Wininger & Stephen Miller

Sat, Sep 2, 2023    
8:00 pm-9:30 pm
NY Blues Hall of Famer Elly Wininger and Renowned Guitar Master Stephen Miller in The Lace Mill's East Gallery. Produced by Dave Kearney. https://youtu.be/Gd18vnZ8UDo https://youtu.be/FgBRKLbhmJo
Stage Fright - The Concert

Stage Fright - The Concert

Sat, Sep 2, 2023    
8:00 pm
The Band is inextricably linked to Woodstock, from a little pink house outside of town to a certain festival bearing its name. In August 1970, [...]
Catskills Celebration: Family Fun at the Catskills Visitor Center

Catskills Celebration: Family Fun at the Catskills Visitor Center

How about participating in a fun day on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend? Join us for a Catskills Celebration at the Catskills Visitor Center, [...]
Hooley on the Hudson

Hooley on the Hudson

Join us for the 22nd Annual Hooley on the Hudson™ Irish Festival! Come celebrate Irish culture with three stages of Irish music, many food and [...]
Rondout National Historic District WALKING TOURS

Rondout National Historic District WALKING TOURS

Enjoy a guided walking tour of the Rondout National Historic District. Hear how immigrants and entrepreneurs developed a thriving maritime village along the terminus for [...]
STILL STANDING

STILL STANDING

Sun, Sep 3, 2023    
11:00 am-4:00 pm
The 2023 exhibit, STILL STANDING, showcases 12 structures preserved by past and present members of the Friends of Historic Kingston. We invite you to come [...]
THE LOCKWOOD GALLERY | DAVID KUCERA | "STRIKING CHORDS"

THE LOCKWOOD GALLERY | DAVID KUCERA | "STRIKING CHORDS"

Sun, Sep 3, 2023    
11:00 am-6:00 pm
PAINTINGS and SCULPTURES BY ARTIST DAVID KUCERA. AUGUST 12TH - SEPTEMBER 4TH OPENING RECEPTION SATURDAY, AUGUST 12TH 4PM - 7PM THE LOCKWOOD GALLERY 747 ROUTE [...]
INDIGO DUO: Acoustic Jazz Brunch @ Mirbeau Inn & Spa

INDIGO DUO: Acoustic Jazz Brunch @ Mirbeau Inn & Spa

Sun, Sep 3, 2023    
11:30 am-2:30 pm
Come hear your favorite jazz standards and tunes from the Great American Songbook played with finesse and flair by Claudia Forest, violin/vocals & Dan Silversmith, [...]
Bearsville Jazz & Art Festival at Bearsville Park

Bearsville Jazz & Art Festival at Bearsville Park

Sun, Sep 3, 2023    
12:00 pm-6:00 pm
Bearsville Jazz & Art Festival at Bearsville Park Sunday, September 3, 2023 Featuring Jay Collins Trio, Steve Gorn & Eric Archer, Steve Gardenas & Freddie Bryant [...]
Taking Root: Immigrant Stories from the Hudson Valley

Taking Root: Immigrant Stories from the Hudson Valley

Join us in the Reher Center Gallery every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1 PM to 6 PM to explore our newest exhibition, Taking Root: [...]
Town of Esopus Tugboat Festival

Town of Esopus Tugboat Festival

Sun, Sep 3, 2023    
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Join the Town of Esopus as it continues to celebrate its Hudson River heritage with an annual model tugboat display and auction. Be the highest [...]
Walkway Talks: Skins and Skulls

Walkway Talks: Skins and Skulls

Join Mike Littler of New York State Parks at the Walkway Over the Hudson’s Ulster Welcome Center in Highland on Sunday, September 3rd from 3-4 [...]
Open-Level Adult Ballet

Open-Level Adult Ballet

Sun, Sep 3, 2023    
5:30 pm-7:00 pm
Mondays from 5:30-7pm (no classes on holiday weekends) Open-Level Adult Ballet Class is based in classical technique with a lens toward alignment, musicality, coordination, strength, [...]
Tuba Skinny @ Colony

Tuba Skinny @ Colony

Sun, Sep 3, 2023    
8:00 pm
Tuba Skinny returns to the Colony in Woodstock! https://www.eventbrite.com/.../tuba-skinny-tickets... Tuba Skinny is a traditional jazz street band based in New Orleans, Louisiana. The band's instrumentation [...]
Open-Level Adult Ballet

Open-Level Adult Ballet

Mon, Sep 4, 2023    
5:30 pm-7:00 pm
Mondays from 5:30-7pm (no classes on holiday weekends) Open-Level Adult Ballet Class is based in classical technique with a lens toward alignment, musicality, coordination, strength, [...]
Green Kill Presents Guitars A Go Go

Green Kill Presents Guitars A Go Go

Mon, Sep 4, 2023    
8:00 pm-9:15 pm
Guitars A Go Go is an edge-pushing improvisational partnership of two acclaimed and very “switched-on” Hudson Valley-based guitarists, Rick Warren and Sal Cataldi (aka Spaghetti [...]

 

 

 

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