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Granville, NY – The Slate Valley Museum will host a free trail walk program exploring the history of Italian immigrants and games on Tuesday, July 21 at 10am.

Museum staff will lead walkers along a section of the nearby D&H Rail Trail during a discussion of the Italian immigrants who came to work in the region’s slate industry. The program will include snippets of Italian history, immigrant culture, and the traditional Italian games that they brought with them to America. Weather permitting, participants will be welcomed to play an Italian game and explore the museum’s immigration exhibitions after the walk.

Spanning Blues, Latin Jazz, Afro-Funk, Zydeco, Tuvan Throat Singing, & More
The award-winning Saugerties-based venue continues to showcase both legendary performers from around the world and incredible homegrown talent.

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will debut the one-of-a-kind interactive experience Equine Eyes during an open house at the Museum on Thursday, July 23, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Equine Eyes is a hands-on, research-driven interactive, playful experience designed to simulate how horses perceive the world. Equine Eyes is rooted in extensive research by Dr. Alan Hook of Ulster University and aims to foster empathy, care, safety awareness, and interspecies connection.

Featuring violinist Gil Shaham and conducted by Xian Zhang

Katonah, NY – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts – a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY – closes its 2026 Summer Season with a performance by Orchestra of St. Luke’s (OSL) conducted by the dynamic Xian Zhang, featuring world-renowned violin soloist Gil Shaham, on Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 4:00pm in the iconic Venetian Theater. Caramoor, once the estate of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, is one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performance, cultural engagement, and exploration.

Over 20,000 historic manuscripts, rare books, and artifacts are made free to the public, marking the organization’s 75th anniversary and the nation’s semiquincentennial.

Pocantico Hills, NY – Historic Hudson Valley is proud to announce the launch of its digital library and collections portal. The extensive collections management platform contains over 20,000 items and is completely free to use, making centuries of regional history accessible to researchers, students, educators, genealogists, and history enthusiasts worldwide.

July 18 & 19, 2026

Panama, N.Y. - Get ready for the WILDEST weekend of the summer! Panama Rocks is set to come alive with the sounds of animals, the sights of vibrant art, and the aromas of delicious food as the Wild America Nature Festival returns on July 18 & 19, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day.

Midsummer Swing!

Hudson, NY — Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House is clearing the floor for a summer night of live music, dancing, and full-body joy. In a nod to its past as a home to cotillions, balls, and social dances, Hudson Hall partners with Got2Lindy Dance Studios to present Midsummer Swing!, an evening of swing dancing and live music in its historic 1855 theater.

Auburn, NY (July 8, 2026) – The Schweinfurth Art Center is announcing its 2026 summer hours, which run from Sunday, July 19, through Sunday, Aug. 16. The art center will be open regular hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays, and closed on Sundays.

Farmingdale, NY (July 8, 2026) – American Airpower Museum is proud to co-host with Honor Flight Long Island, the August 1, 2026 reunion of 46 veterans who took a free Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. on May 2, 2026.  These Long Island heroes visited their military memorials, commiserated with fellow veterans and exchanged stories.  Honor Flight’s mission is to honor fellow Long Islanders who served in the Armed Forces of the United States, by providing these free one-day trips to D.C.