Kingston is buzzing with excitement this weekend as we celebrate the peak of fall foliage with a plethora of events. From music and art to food and shopping, there’s something for everyone.
Major Events
- O+ Festival: This 14-year-old festival features a diverse lineup of music, art exhibits, wellness activities, literary experiences, and a quirky parade.
- Field and Supply Market: A curated market showcasing local artisans and vendors.
- Ulster County Italian American Festival: Enjoy delicious Italian food, live music, street performers, kids’ activities, and shopping at this waterfront festival.
Additional Events
- Live Music: Catch performances by local and regional musicians at various venues throughout the city.
- Art Exhibits: Explore a variety of art exhibits at galleries and museums.
- Kids’ Activities: Keep the little ones entertained with fun and educational activities.
- History Events: Learn about Kingston’s rich history through guided tours and lectures.
- Craft Classes: Unleash your creativity with hands-on workshops and classes.
Don’t miss out on this incredible weekend of fun and festivities in Kingston!
Our picks for things to do this weekend
Featured Things to Do this Weekend
Empty The Shelters
It's the October 2024 Empty the Shelters! We're partnering with BISSELL Pet Foundation to offer reduced adoption fees for adult dogs and cats from October [...]
PICTURE GRIEF 2024
PICTURE GRIEF is a therapeutic and creative outlet designed to help young individuals navigate their grief journey. Through the lens of a camera, teens will explore [...]
"Baking Bad" with Sourdough: A Series
Take the mystery out of producing sourdough bread at home. Yes, you can do this in your home kitchen and match the quality of most [...]
Always...Patsy Cline (Musical with Live Honky Tonk Band!)
Always…Patsy Cline “Created and originally Directed by Ted Swindley – based on a true story“ Based on the true story of a pen-pal friendship set [...]
Collagraph Reconfigured (NPS)
Explore the possibilities of collagraph, a cardboard or plastic plate matrix that offers the opportunity to create rich linear or textural prints. Various approaches to [...]
The HoloShop - a place to find extraordinary holographic gifts!
The HoloShop at the HoloCenter is a unique place to find those special gifts! Check out our shop to find holographic jewelry, small holograms and [...]
2024 O+ Festival
Mark Your Calendars: The 2024 O+ Festival returns October 11-13th 2024! The full festival schedule is LIVE at opositivefestival.org/schedule With 55+ live music performances, dance, film, [...]
Beer Release Great Life x The Brewery at the Culinary Institute & Paynes Grey Sky LIVE
Back in August Cody got together with the Hudson Valley Legend, THE HUTCH ONE to brainstorm an idea for a beer. They decided to brew [...]
Wood'n Wheel 50th Anniversary Celebration
We're celebrating 50 years of FUN and we'd love to have you join us! We'll be spinning hits from the 70's through today, offering refreshments, [...]
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 [...]
Live Music Cruise
Our live music cruises are back!!! At night, it's another world! Beautiful evenings bring together music, romance and fun as our vessel glides under a [...]
The Rosendale Theatre Presents: Django (1966)
The 1966 original! Franco Nero stars as “Django” the mysterious stranger in town who arrives dragging a coffin behind him! As he becomes embroiled in [...]
Always...Patsy Cline (Musical with Live Honky Tonk Band!)
Always…Patsy Cline “Created and originally Directed by Ted Swindley – based on a true story“ Based on the true story of a pen-pal friendship set [...]
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 [...]
Collagraph Reconfigured (NPS)
Explore the possibilities of collagraph, a cardboard or plastic plate matrix that offers the opportunity to create rich linear or textural prints. Various approaches to [...]
Historic Huguenot Street's Harvest Craft Workshop
On October 12th and 13th the whole family can enjoy a day of autumn fun at our beautiful 10-acre Historic District in the heart of [...]
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Oct
Paint Your Own Pottery
$20 INCLUDES (1) PIECE FROM SHELF A, AND REGISTRATION TO ATTEND (1) PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY SESSION FOR UP TO 2 HOURS. (Glazes and firing included!) [...]
Saturday Arts Lab: Grades 3-5
8 sessions on Saturdays September 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16 10 am – 11am Grades 3-5 Students can explore various [...]
Spaghetti Eastern at Saugerties Farmers Market
A performance by Spaghetti Eastern Music. Spaghetti Eastern Music is the genre-leaping solo project of Hudson Valley guitarist/keyboardist Sal Cataldi. Spaghetti Eastern marries acid jazz-fueled [...]
Make Marbled Paper
In this workshop, we will make marbled papers using acrylic paints. Paint is floated on thickened water or "size," manipulated with tools to create the [...]
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 [...]
Historic Reher’s Bakery Tours
Saturday and Sunday Tours at 11:30 through December 1st Weekends through December, step back to 1959 and tour an immigrant Jewish bakery that served rye, [...]
Annual Teaching Artists Show
Gallery open on Saturdays and Sundays 12-5pm This annual exhibit features artists from our growing roster of yearround teachers at the DRAW and Neighborhood Print [...]
Drawing FUNdamentals
Grades 5-8 Join our drawing class for aspiring young artists and explore the FUNdamentals of drawing! The class will cover traditional drawing techniques and materials [...]
2 SOLO EXIBITS: Carl Cox & Edward Berkise
This October The Lace Mill Arts presents 2 solo exhibitions from 2 contemporary Hudson Valley artists - photo artist Carl Cox, and abstract painter Edward [...]
Saturday Special: Wampum
Stop by Senate House State Historic Site on Saturday October 12th from 1-3pm for a FREE drop-in activity and craft your own Native American inspired [...]
Free - Scrapbook Saturdays
Scrapbook Saturdays at CORNELL CREATIVE ARTS CENTER beginning 9/28 from 2PM-4PM! Gather with friends and join us here at CCAC to work on your scrapbook [...]
Bluestone Quarry
Seemingly hewn from the rock of the Catskill mountains themselves, Bluestone Quarry is Woodstock’s newest and most exciting folk quartet. Chloe Cannon, Riley Packer, Mark [...]
Regusis/Horton Quartet
Tim Regusis – piano Ron Horton – trumpet/flugelhorn Jay Anderson – bass Ron Vincent - drums Tim Regusis has played and/or recorded with Patti Austin, [...]
Always...Patsy Cline (Musical with Live Honky Tonk Band!)
Always…Patsy Cline “Created and originally Directed by Ted Swindley – based on a true story“ Based on the true story of a pen-pal friendship set [...]
Collagraph Reconfigured (NPS)
Explore the possibilities of collagraph, a cardboard or plastic plate matrix that offers the opportunity to create rich linear or textural prints. Various approaches to [...]
Historic Huguenot Street's Harvest Craft Workshop
On October 12th and 13th the whole family can enjoy a day of autumn fun at our beautiful 10-acre Historic District in the heart of [...]
2024 Italian American Festival
Mark your calendars for this years Italian Festival! The Ulster County Italian Festival will return on Sunday, October 13, 2024! Join us at the Rondout [...]
Annual Teaching Artists Show
Gallery open on Saturdays and Sundays 12-5pm This annual exhibit features artists from our growing roster of yearround teachers at the DRAW and Neighborhood Print [...]
The HoloShop - a place to find extraordinary holographic gifts!
The HoloShop at the HoloCenter is a unique place to find those special gifts! Check out our shop to find holographic jewelry, small holograms and [...]
WOODSTOCK MUSIC & ART FAIR 2024
Bearsville Park is hosting Woodstock’s Music & Art Fair on the Sunday of Indigenous People’s Day Weekend – on October 13th from noon to 6pm. [...]
2 SOLO EXIBITS: Carl Cox & Edward Berkise
This October The Lace Mill Arts presents 2 solo exhibitions from 2 contemporary Hudson Valley artists - photo artist Carl Cox, and abstract painter Edward [...]
Drink and Draw with Maxaroonie at the Night Swim
Drink and Draw Event at Nightswim with Maxaroonie Join us every Sunday from 2 PM to 6 PM at Nightswim for a unique and fun-filled [...]
Sunday Session : Lyle De Vitry
Much like life itself, the music of Lyle de Vitry comes in cycles. With his intricate, ambient fingerpicking guitar style and suede-soft baritone voice, de [...]
Chamber Music Concert
You will enjoy great classical music in an intimate setting. These musicians are the best of the best - running international music festivals, engaged as [...]
Peter Tosh Tribute w/ Roots Rock Reality Band in The Garden!
Putting together a special tribute show in honor of Peter Tosh's birthday, the Roots Rock Reality band reunites again this fall for a show at [...]
13
Oct
THE DOLL SHOW
The Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild presents THE DOLL SHOW - a group exhibition of 44 artists who have incorporated dolls into their creative practices. Curated by [...]
The Blair Witch Project (O+ Festival)
The legendary indie breakout of all breakouts gets a 25th anniversary screening. On October 21, 1994, three friends hiked into Maryland’s Black Hills Forest to [...]