See the "I LOVE NY" Short Film Competition Finalists

Greetings New York fans! Hundreds of people entered the I LOVE NY Short Film Contest, and now you can see the best of the best! We invited them to document the sites, sounds and destinations of the Empire State we all love on film. Full story...

Trail of American Revolutionary War Sites in Mid-Hudson Valley Sept. 13 – 14, 2008

The Mid-Hudson Valley was a hotbed of activity during the revolutionary war housing the largest supply depot in the northern states, headquartering gen. Washington at the close of the war and separating the new United States to ward off the British. Read more...

National Park Service Hosts Summer Fun Programs

Looking for something that combines education and fun, right here in Dutchess County? The National Park Service presents Roosevelt-Vanderbilt Historic Sites Summer Fun Family Programs, great activities for children, nature lovers, and history buffs alike. The programs run from July 3rd through August 31st and include tours, hikes, games, farm activities, and a puppet show. Full story...

Pottery and Philanthropy Combine for Bowl-A-Thon

The Poughkeepsie Farm Project and Barrett Clay Works are teaming up to support the first annual Soup-A-Bowl fundraiser, a celebration of food and art. Every Monday in August, and September 8th, Barrett Clay Works is offering discounted two and a half hour pottery sessions from 5-7:30pm. Full story...

Summer Concerts Series

Great music and a warm neighborhood feeling awaits your arrival in our towns and villages. Don't forget the lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. And it's all free! Full story...

Hudson Valley Renegades: Play Ball!

The Hudson Valley Renegades, our Class-A minor league baseball team, has exciting games and promotions slated all summer long! The Renegades kick off their 2008 season on Tuesday, June 17 with their own “New Year’s Celebration” at 7:05pm. Fans attending opening night are treated to all the hoopla surrounding a typical New Year’s celebration, but with a little Renegades twist. Don't leave early, because fans staying until the end will be astonished by an amazing fireworks show. Full story...

Sunset Sensations at Locust Grove

What better way to discover the gardens and enjoy the landscaped grounds of Locust Grove, the Samuel Morse Historic Site, than to attend “Sunset Sensations”, held on the second Thursday of each month through November, from 5:30 to 7:30pm.  Full story...

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Dutchess County Fair 2008

It’s time again for family fun, great deals andfood and lively entertainment. The 163rd Dutchess County Fair, which always runs the third full week in August, opens Tuesday, August 19 and runs through Sunday, August 24 at the attractive Dutchess County Fairgrounds on Route 9 in Rhinebeck. Full story...

Writers Reading From Their Work

Maple Grove is hosting a series called “Words, Words, Words,” which features Hudson Valley authors reading from their works. The events are open to the public and are held from 3-5pm in the first floor rooms of Maple Grove. Lemonade will be served on the porch after the readings, and copies of the authors’ books will be available for purchase.  These events are free, but a donation towards the Maple Grove Restoration fund is appreciated. Full story...

Dutch Colonial Legacy Weekend

The Hudson Valley, once part of new Netherlands until 1667, retains much evidence of that Dutch heritage in place names and in buildings built by early settlers. The weekend of September 20 and 21, you have a chance to visit many of them, including a private residence, and partake of a Dutch meal or coffee break during your tour of these historic sites. A list of restaurants and cafes serving Dutch menu items is available at each site.   Full story...

Summer Getaway: 20% off Amtrak, 5% off Enterprise

Visitors can enjoy a 20% discount on Amtrak to NYS destinations. Enterprise will pick travelers up at the station and they'll save an additional 5% on a rental car! Metro-North riders can also save 5% with the Enterprise/Metro-North discount. Full story...

Roosevelt Ride: Free Shuttle in Service

Don’t let your lack of transportation stop you from visiting some of Dutchess County’s premier historical sites. The National Park Service (NPS) is once again running a shuttle from Poughkeepsie’s Metro-North train station to Hyde Park. Visit the FD Roosevelt  Home, Presidential Library & Museum; Eleanor Roosevelt’s Val-Kill; and FDR's retreat Top Cottage. Full story...

Dutchess County Happenings Calendar

The new 2008 Summer Happenings calendar of events, June 1 - August 31, 2008, is now available in print and as a pdf.