Things to do in Dutchess County worth leaving the house for.

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2026 Dutchess Handmade Holiday Pop-Up Shop

2026 Dutchess Handmade Holiday Pop-Up Shop

Every day at 10am from Nov. 3 to Dec. 16

Arts Mid-Hudson · Poughkeepsie

Handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, wood, and textiles fill Arts Mid-Hudson's gallery as over eighty regional makers present one-of-a-kind holiday gifts, artwork, and home decor during this seasonal pop-up shop.

Beg to be Loved, Beg to be Touched

Beg to be Loved, Beg to be Touched

November 4 at 11am +1

Distortion Society: Art Gallery + Tattoo Studio · Beacon

Holly McCabe’s solo exhibition transforms discarded vintage fabrics into soft sculptures. This tactile collection explores themes of identity and repair through a punk DIY lens, treating sewing as a deliberate act of care.

LAGER NIGHT

LAGER NIGHT

November 5 at 5pm

Hudson Valley Brewery · Beacon

Whiskey barrel maturation for 18 months shapes Say Less black lager, one of several collaborative brews poured during this annual gathering at Hudson Valley Brewery featuring rice lagers with yuzu and green tea alongside pilsners.

Mansion Tours

Mansion Tours

November 5 at 11am +124

Mills Mansion · Staatsburg • $10

Wander through a Hudson River mansion where Gilded Age excess still lives and breathes. Guides in period dress spin stories of the Mills family amid velvet, gilded furniture, and a very pink bedroom.

Replica of a Chip: The Weaving Technology of Marilou Schultz

Replica of a Chip: The Weaving Technology of Marilou Schultz

November 4 at 11am +19

Hessel Museum of Art, CCS Bard · Annandale-On-Hudson • Free

Navajo weaving meets computer microprocessors in a sixty-five-year survey celebrating Marilou Schultz at the Hessel Museum of Art.

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Wed, Nov 4 · 6:30 PM

Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association Open Jam

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Poughkeepsie · Poughkeepsie

Free

Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM

KADAMPA MEDITATION

Howland Cultural Center · Beacon

Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM

Meetings

Blodgett Memorial Library · Fishkill

Wed, Nov 4 · 6:45 PM

IRON LUNG

Roosevelt Theatre · Hyde Park

Wed, Nov 4 · 6:30 PM

STRAY KIDS: THE DOMINATE EXPERIENCE

Roosevelt Theatre · Hyde Park

Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM

MERCY

Roosevelt Theatre · Hyde Park

Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM

Live Music

Hudson Valley Food Hall · Beacon

$$

Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM

SEND HELP

Roosevelt Theatre · Hyde Park

Wed, Nov 4 · 6:00 PM

Special Needs Network ("It Takes a Village") Support Group

Blodgett Memorial Library · Fishkill

Wed, Nov 4 · 6:45 PM

Zootopia 2

Roosevelt Theatre · Hyde Park

Wed, Nov 4 · 7:30 PM

Avatar: Fire and Ash

Roosevelt Theatre · Hyde Park

Wed, Nov 4 · 5:30 PM

Knitting our Community Together

Bard College · Annandale-On-Hudson

Wed, Nov 4 · 5:30 PM

Beginning Poetry

Hudson Hall · Poughkeepsie

Wed, Nov 4 · 6:30 PM

Friendly Open Jam

Scenic Hudson · Poughkeepsie

Free

Wed, Nov 4 · 5:15 PM

Wuthering Heights

Roosevelt Theatre · Hyde Park

Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM

Jeannie Zusy workshop

Stanza Books · Beacon

Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM

SHELTER

Roosevelt Theatre · Hyde Park

Wed, Nov 4 · 6:45 PM

GOAT

Roosevelt Theatre · Hyde Park

Wed, Nov 4 · 6:00 PM

Special Needs Network Support Group

Blodgett Memorial Library · Fishkill

Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM

MELANIA

Roosevelt Theatre · Hyde Park

Wed, Nov 4 · 6:30 PM

Library Jam & Community Sing-a-Long

Millbrook Library · Millbrook

Wed, Nov 4 · 7:45 PM

Nuremberg

Roosevelt Theatre · Hyde Park

Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM

Open Mic Night

Two Way Brewing Company · Beacon

Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM

Starry Night Sunflower

Pinot's Palette - Fishkill · Fishkill

Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 PM

Tea Time

Blodgett Memorial Library · Fishkill

Thu, Nov 5 · 12:00 PM

Afternoon Knitting Group

East Fishkill Community Library · Hopewell Junction

Free

Thu, Nov 5 · 5:30 PM

Pizza & Play Bundle

Spins Bowl Poughkeepsie · Poughkeepsie

$34.99

Thu, Nov 5 · 12:00 PM

Knit N' Knosh

East Fishkill Community Library · Hopewell Junction

Thu, Nov 5 · 1:30 PM

Basic Conversational Spanish with Dulce

Blodgett Memorial Library · Fishkill

Thu, Nov 5 · 6:30 PM

Open Mic Night

Towne Crier Cafe · Beacon

Thu, Nov 5 · 1:00 PM

The World of Thomas B. Pope

Beacon Historical Society · Beacon

Thu, Nov 5 · 1:30 PM

Cardio Tennis

All Sport Health & Fitness · Fishkill

$30

Thu, Nov 5 · 3:45 PM

Grand Prix of Europe

Roosevelt Theatre · Hyde Park

Thu, Nov 5 · 5:30 PM

Thursday Pizza & Play

Spins Bowl Poughkeepsie · Poughkeepsie

$34.99

Thu, Nov 5 · 6:30 PM

EVERY THURSDAY Open Mic Night

Towne Crier Cafe · Beacon

$10

Thu, Nov 5 · 9:00 AM

Thursday Morning Community Qigong

Valley Spirit Wellness Center · Beacon

Free

Thu, Nov 5 · 5:30 PM

Pizza & Play Bundle

Spins Bowl Wappingers · Wappingers Falls

Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM

Small Group Class: Gentle Yoga & Meditation

DayDream Collaborative Clinic · Beacon

$30

Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM

Gentle Yoga & Meditation

DayDream Collaborative Clinic · Beacon

$30

Thu, Nov 5 · 5:00 PM

All-You-Can-Bowl

Spins Bowl Poughkeepsie · Poughkeepsie

$15

Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM

Teen Drop-In Days: Gaming

Poughkeepsie Public Library District - Adriance Memorial Library · Poughkeepsie

$0

Thu, Nov 5 · 6:30 PM

Restorative Yoga Nidra

DayDream Collaborative Clinic · Beacon

$25

Thu, Nov 5 · 5:00 PM

All-You-Can-Bowl

Spins Bowl Wappingers · Wappingers Falls

Thu, Nov 5 · 7:30 PM

Fall Dance Concert 2026

Fisher Center · Annandale-On-Hudson

Free

Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM

Music & Movement

Adriance Memorial Library · Poughkeepsie

Free

Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM

Small Group Class: Gentle Yoga & Meditation with Sarah Capua

DayDream Collaborative Clinic · Beacon

$30

Thu, Nov 5 · 7:30 PM

Fall Theatre Classes

Beacon Performing Arts Center · Beacon

Thu, Nov 5 · 6:30 PM

Small Group Class: Restorative Yoga Nidra

DayDream Collaborative Clinic · Beacon

$25

Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM

Improv Comedy Jam

BEAHIVE Beacon · Beacon

$5

Thu, Nov 5 · 5:00 PM

Thursday All-You-Can-Bowl

Spins Bowl Poughkeepsie · Poughkeepsie

$15

Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM

Ebony Harvest

Pinot's Palette - Fishkill · Fishkill

Thu, Nov 5 · 4:00 PM

Happy Hours - Half Price Beer, Wine & Well Cocktails

Beast · Fishkill

$$

Thu, Nov 5 · 6:30 AM

Beacon’s Backyard Free Breakfast

Beacon’s Backyard · Beacon

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