Calendar of events

Mid Hudson Astronomers to Hold Public Star Party On Friday, June 7, the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association is sponsoring a star party for members and the general public. The event, which will occur at the Lake Taghkanic State Park, will …

This is a moderate to strenuous 9-mile out-and-back hike to the Mohonk Mountain House and Sky Top Tower with optional rock scrambling led by Siu S. Yuen. Advance registration is required. Registration is limited to 12 hikers. Registrants will receive the meeting location by email. Free for Mohonk Preserve members, non-members pay the $15 day use fee. Rain Date: 6/9/2024

This is a moderate 6-mile hike in the Awosting Reserve led by Roberta Clements. Advance registration is required. Registration is limited to 12 hikers. Registrants will receive the meeting location by email. There is no fee for this hike.

Come along on an interpretive walk to the 19th century Van Leuven Cabin and learn what life was like in the Trapps Mountain Hamlet, once home to some sixty families. Hike leader and interpretive …

Come along on an interpretive walk to the 19th century Van Leuven Cabin and learn what life was like in the Trapps Mountain Hamlet, once home to some sixty families. Hike leader and interpretive …

Bring the family out to learn basic map reading and compass use with a Mohonk Preserve educator! Learn how to take a bearing, orient your map and navigate the trails to reach your destination. Technology doesn’t always work in the field, so having basic map and compass skills can help you find your way when you are lost. Compasses will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own. This program is ideal for children ages 8 and up. Children must always be accompanied by a registered adult.

Join New Paltz in their annual regatta! There will be a parade, live music, a bounce house, and face painting! FREE registration! 1pm. newpaltzregatta.org. Village Hall (25 Plattekill Ave) to Main St, New Paltz.

This is a moderate 6-mile loop hike and the first of a two-part series featuring Mountain Laurel led by Carol Dewar. Advance registration is required. Registration is limited to 25 hikers. Registrants will receive the meeting location by email. Parking fee is $10 per car; Free for senior drivers 62+ with NYS license or for Empire Pass holders.

This is a strenuous 10-mile lollipop loop hike to Lake Awosting with a short rock scramble to Castle Point led by Siu S. Yuen. Advance registration is required. Registration is limited to 12 hikers. Registrants will receive the meeting location by email. The fee for parking is $10 per car or free with an Empire Pass.

United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region is thrilled to announce the return of its Pull the Tank event! This exciting fundraiser, taking place on Saturday, June 15th, 2024 at 10:00 AM, aims to raise …

Do you love BIG trucks like we do? Then this is the event for you!

The Orange County Farmers Museum will host six antique tractor pulls in 2024, beginning with the Jimmy Holbert Memorial on April 21 Enter the farmers museum site via Berea Road. Concessions …

This is a moderate 7-mile loop hike to Gertrude's Nose led by Sharon Klein. Advance registration is required. Registration is limited to 12 hikers. Registrants will receive the meeting location by email. The fee for parking is $10 per car or free with an Empire Pass.

This is a moderate 7-mile loop hike and the second of a two-part series featuring Mountain Laurel led by Mary McCann. Advance registration is required. Registration is limited to 25 hikers. Registrants will receive the meeting location by email. $10 per car State Park parking fee, free with Empire Pass or NYS Driver license for seniors 62+.

This is a 4-mile hike and scramble to the summit of Bonticou Crag led by Glenn Kreisberg with a view of the summer solstice sunrise if conditions allow. Advance registration is required. Registration is limited to 12 hikers. Registrants will receive the meeting location by email. Free for Mohonk Preserve members, non-members pay the $15 day use fee.

The paddle run is a family-friendly event that begins at Thomas Bull Memorial Park. Paddlers can paddle down the lazy Wallkill River at their own pace or, for those who choose to make it a competitive event, race down the river to Benedict Farm Park …

Centered around the Walkway Over the Hudson, this ride is all about discovery. For some, that means taking it easy on one of the shorter routes and enjoying the gorgeous scenery of Ulster and Dutchess counties. For others, it means discovering what …

his is a moderate 5-mile loop hike with one strenuous climb led by Joe Cimino. Advance registration is required. Registration is limited to 30 hikers. Registrants will receive the meeting location by email. Free for Mohonk Preserve members, non-members pay the $15 day use fee.

The Town of Newburgh will celebrate Independence Day with fire company displays, music by Hillbilly Parade, fireworks and more.  Fireworks can be viewed from both Algonquin and Cronomer Hill Parks.

The Orange County Farmers Museum will host six antique tractor pulls in 2024, beginning with the Jimmy Holbert Memorial on April 21 Enter the farmers museum site via Berea Road. Concessions …