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Epic Passes on Sale Through December 4 – Lock in the Best Value in Skiing and Riding 

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Hunter, NY (Thursday, Nov. 20) - Hunter Mountain opens Saturday, November 22 at 9:00 a.m., for the 2025/26 winter season! We are excited to welcome skiers and riders back to the Catskills with top-to-bottom skiing and riding from the summit. The day kicks off with breakfast taquitos, a live DJ on Danny’s Way, giveaways, and a banner break at 9:00 a.m. on the Kaatskill Flyer.

Breakfast with Santa and More

Hurleyville, NY – Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at the Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre (HPAC) with a joyful lineup of events on Saturday, December 6th, 2025. The festivities begin with the annual Breakfast with Santa from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Ballroom at HPAC, setting the stage for a day filled with community spirit and festive fun.

Whiteface, Gore and Mt Van Hoevenberg Open to Season Pass Holders, Belleayre Opens This Weekend — Each with Upgraded Facilities

Multi Resort Passes Make New York State Ski Mountains More Accessible Than Ever

New York Ski Areas Rank Among Top Ski Destinations in the Northeast

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening dates of the 2025–26 winter season for the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) ski areas. While New York boasts more ski areas than any other state in the country, the Olympic Authority’s flagship mountains — Whiteface, Gore, and Belleayre — play a central role in the state’s publicly supported outdoor recreation network.

New Gateway to New York’s Catskill Region Includes State-of-the-Art Terminal, Energy Efficient Utilities, Restaurant, Bar and Public Meeting Space

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Fly me to the Catskills! Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the transformation of the Sullivan County International Airport into a modern, state-of-the-art travel facility has been completed, heralding continued economic growth and tourism in the Catskill Region. The project, which started in May 2023, was awarded $18.5 million from the Governor’s $230 million Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition, with the funding administered by the New York State Department of Transportation. The project created a modern, 15,000-square-foot, energy-efficient terminal facility that will provide a pleasant, welcoming experience for visitors, local businesses and community members alike.

A Farm-to-Table Dining Experience to Celebrate the Season and Support Programming and Operations

This major fundraising event features the support of Hudson Valley farmers, businesses, and artists for an unforgettable night.

Saugerties, NY — Opus 40’s annual Fall Gala is not just a cornerstone fundraising event for the Saugerties-based sculpture park, museum, and nature/educational center, but also one of the highlights of autumn in the Catskills during peak foliage colors.

September 25^th – 28^th, 2025

Advance Ticket Purchases Recommended

Narrowsburg, N.Y. – The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) is delighted to invite you to another weird and wonderful Big Eddy Film Festival! Now in its 14^th year, Big Eddy Film Festival is a celebration of film, art and the rural imagination. Taking place over four days, multiple locations and featuring everything from documentary to animation and everything in-between, BEFF is an Upstate cinephile’s dream.

Volunteers Will Celebrate and Enhance State Properties in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks on Sept. 6, 2025

Governor Urges New Yorkers To Engage In Activities at Their Local Parks and Recreational Areas

Activities Promote State’s ‘Get Offline, Get Outside’ and ‘Love Our New York Lands’ Campaigns

Governor Kathy Hochul today encouraged New Yorkers across the state to give back and enjoy the outdoors in the spirit of Adirondack and Catskill Park Day on Saturday, Sept. 6. The Governor urges New Yorkers to “Get Offline, Get Outside” by participating in service projects at their local parks and recreational areas, including those focused on the preservation and protection of the Adirondack and Catskill Parks, by conserving and enhancing lands for the enjoyment of all New Yorkers.

A Hudson Valley festival unlike any other brings a top-tier lineup of local legends and rising stars to the iconic grounds of Opus 40

Saugerties, NY — Iconic art, stunning natural scenery, and legendary musicians come together at Opus 40 on Saturday, August 23, 2025 for the inaugural Rock the Quarry music festival, under the musical direction of producer and guitarist Jack Petruzzelli (Patti Smith, Joan Osborne). …