NEWSLETTERJul 10, 2026
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Wine Enthusiast, The Great American Road Trip Is Alive and Well in These Wine Regions, July 1, 2026
Walter Bibikow, National Geographic Travel, This upstate New York village feels straight out of Switzerland. , July 3, 2026…
Millbrook, NY — Innisfree Garden will offer a new summer program series for children this July and August. The Innisfree Explorers Series for Curious Kids invites young participants and their grown-ups to spend Friday afternoons exploring the garden through hands-on outdoor activities, close observation, creative projects, and guided discovery.
Designed especially for children ages 6 to 10, the four-part series will take place on Fridays from 2:00 to 3:30 PM, July 31 through August 21, at Innisfree Garden in Millbrook, NY.
Skaneateles, N.Y. - The Antique and Classic Boat Show returns to Clift Park July 24-26, with dozens of exhibitors eager to reconnect and share their love of antique boating. Hours are 3 p.m. to dusk Friday, 9 a.m. to dusk Saturday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.
New York, N.Y. – This summer, Madison Square Park Conservancy (MSPC) debuts its Moon Tree, an American Sweetgum grown from a seed that orbited the moon and was gifted to the park by NASA last year through its Artemis Program. MSPC was selected from over one thousand applicants to receive a Moon Tree seedling—a distinctive honor for the borough’s only certified arboretum. Part of a national conservation education initiative, the tree inspires parkgoers to explore connections between space, science, and the environment.
Riverhead, N.Y. - Hallockville Museum Farm will host a Country Barn Dance on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the historic Naugles Barn on the museum farm property at 6038 Sound Avenue in Riverhead. This family-friendly celebration of traditional country music and dance welcomes dancers of all ages and skill levels. Live music and dance calling will be led by the acclaimed caller Chart Guthrie, providing instruction throughout the evening so attendees can join in the fun whether they’re a seasoned dancer or trying steps for the first time.
Jul 10, 2026
Lake George, N.Y. – The Adirondack Wine & Food Festival is proud to announce it has received the distinguished Hospitality Through Partnership Award presented to Festival Director Brad Willett, and the festival team. This honor comes from the Hospitality Mental Wellness Initiative USA (HMWIUSA), a national nonprofit organization committed to eradicating the stigma surrounding mental health within the hospitality industry. Not only was this HMWIUSA’s first time providing programming to the Adirondack Wine & Food Festival, but its first-ever public appearance at a major food festival. The festival is so grateful the organization joined for the 10th anniversary.
Jul 10, 2026
Saratoga Springs, NY - Pitney Meadows Community Farm invites the community to gather on Tuesday, August 4th from 5:00pm-9:00pm for an extraordinary open-air, expeditionary dining experience, bringing together local food and music, live-fire cooking, and community to commemorate the farm's tenth anniversary.
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.
Saugerties, NY — September 2026 marks the start of the fourth year that The Local in Saugerties bridges global and regional music, arts, and culture by showcasing world-class live performances in an intimate yet immersive space. This upcoming season’s jaw-dropping lineup continues to highlight the best music from around the world and around the corner, with nearly 30 diverse events and award-winning artists.
Jul 09, 2026
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.
