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Warwick, N.Y. (Oct. 2, 2025) – Mount Peter, kicking off its 90th Anniversary season, will host its 2nd Annual Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Warwick, NY. Mount Peter, New York’s Family Mountain, is inviting the community to come together for a day of food, music, family activities, sky rides and artisan shopping, all set against the backdrop of Hudson Valley’s peak foliage.

Hudson, NY - The Olana Partnership will hold its monthly FREE Third Thursdays on October 16 from 12:00 to 6:00 PM at Olana State Historic Site. The Hudson Sloop Club will host fall fishing at Olana’s lake, followed by a musical performance by Brasskill.

Orange County, N.Y. (Oct. 1, 2025) – The new Orange County, N.Y., Travel Guide is here to serve as your passport to the family fun, romantic getaways, outdoor adventures, major destinations and incredible dining and lodging that attract more visitors than ever to the heart of the Hudson Valley

Orange County offers a mix of fresh-air farms, charming downtowns, Instagram-worthy scenes, vibrant arts and rich history – enough to entertain families, adventurers and fun-seekers of every lifestyle; and it’s just 50 miles from New York City! The 68-page guide is packed with eye-catching photos, helpful tips and comprehensive information.

Free Exhibit Open October 9th - 11th

New City, NY - County Executive Ed Day and Economic Development and Tourism Director Jenna Nazario, are proud to announce the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit is coming to Rockland County.

In partnership with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, the exhibit will be at the Nyack Marina Lot on Thursday, October 9^th from 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday, October 10^th and Saturday, October 11^th from Noon to 9 p.m.

Bursts with Pumpkins to Pick, Cider to Sip and – for the Bold – Halloween Frights to Brave

Orange County, N.Y. (Sept. 25, 2025) – The air is crisp, the apple cider is fresh pressed, and the leaves are glowing with vibrant color. Orange County, N.Y. kicks off the season with Halloween thrills and chills—perfect for those who dare, complete with fall festivals, scenic drives, pick-your-own pumpkins, and orchard days. Finish it off by stocking up on farm-fresh foods for your Thanksgiving table.

Beacon, N.Y. - The Bannerman Castle Trust (BCT) invites the public to take a Hudson River sunset cruise aboard the BCT’s RV Estuary Steward Tour Boat, to experience a new presentation of Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker.  This special theater event will be presented on historic Bannerman Island, located just south of Beacon, and north of Cold Spring in the Hudson River Highlands, from Tuesday, September 23 - Thursday, October 2, 2025.  Tours depart from the Beacon, NY dock at both 6:00 and 7:00pm for a single evening performance that begins at 8:00pm. …

Free Two-Day Festival Featuring Battle Reenactments, Live Entertainment, a Hamilton Sing-Along, Immersive Historical Demonstrations, Children’s Activities and More

WATCH NEWS CONFERENCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nF5xb4Hyc1M

White Plains, NY – Westchester County announced details for REV FEST 250, a free, two-day outdoor festival commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, to be held Saturday–Sunday, Sept. 27–28, 2025, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson.

Poughkeepsie, NY: The Hudson Valley Gospel Festival committee is pleased to announce the 6th Annual Hudson Valley Gospel Festival, set for Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Family Partnership Center, 29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY. This free, family-friendly event brings together choirs, praise teams, and dancers from across the mid-Hudson region for an afternoon of uplifting music, worship, and community celebration.

The 2025 festival will feature the Hudson Valley Gospel Festival Choir, directed by Dinesa Hansen, the Ulster County Community Gospel Choir, led by Dennis Washington, the Baptist Temple Church Praise Team from Orange County, led by Pastor Dollyann Briggs, and the Hudson Lily of the Valley Praise Dance Team, led by Linda Molina. Pastor Evelyn Clarke will serve as emcee for the afternoon.

September 17, 2025 at 6PM, Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home

CLICK HERE to register

Hyde Park, NY -- The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum will commemorate Constitution Day with a screening of the film A MORE PERFECT UNION (1989) on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The program will be held in the Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home. This is a free public event but registration is required. CLICK HERE to register.

One theme, six voices; the acclaimed STANDPOINT series returns this fall.

Kingston, NY — Kingston Pop Museum continues to cement itself as a mainstay for showcasing unique and evocative art exhibits unlike any other north of NYC. That reputation strengthens this fall with the return of STANDPOINT, an acclaimed group exhibition series.