In addition to the fabulous exhibits, on Saturday, June 27th and Sunday June 28th, the zoo will celebrate pollinators with a featured event named Pollinatorpalooza. The Poughkeepsie Farm project will show children in attendance how to “be a bee” and will discuss the importance of pollinators and their special role on our planet. There will be dressing up and acting out as a bee during a special “SEED” game.
Here you will find an opportunity to learn about Kahlo’s life and her enduring cultural influence through music, lectures, Frida al Fresco evenings, Mexican-inspired shopping and dining experiences, and hands-on art activities for kids.
Ticket information is available on the website: http://www.nybg.org/frida/evenings.html
The Bronx Botanical Gardens, located at 2900 Southern Boulevard, and can be accessed by Metro North Train or by car.
This linear walkway spans the Hudson River. At 212 feet tall and 1.28 miles long, it is the longest, elevated pedestrian bridge in the world. Walkway State Park officially opened to the public on Saturday, October 3, 2009.
On Saturday, July 4th, the bridge will be the setting for a spectacular fireworks display. This is a great location to celebrate and observe our nation’s independence. For this special event, the Walkway will open to ticket holders at 6:30pm so bring your chairs, flashlights, and snacks. Fireworks will start between 9:00 and 9:30 pm.
Tickets are $12.50 each (Children 5 & under are free).
There are many options for getting to Walkway Over the Hudson. Directions via train and car can be found on their website, along with parking information and a special dining offer from River Station Restaurant.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 24-26 are the dates for the 44th Annual Putnam County Fair. The fair will be held at Putnam County Veterans Park located at 201 Gipsy Trail Road in Carmel, NY. There is free admission and parking for this event. The fair includes animals, food, entertainment, games, activities, exhibits, a horse show, a chicken barbeque, and master gardener plant sale! Visit their webpage for more information.
Who wouldn’t enjoy spending time engaging in “America’s favorite pastime”? For an evening of baseball, visit Dutchess Stadium, located at 1500 Route 9D in Wappinger, NY. The stadium is home field to The Hudson Valley Renegades. The stadium opened in 1994 and was built in just 71 days. It holds a capacity of 4,494 fans.
The 2015 season begins on June 22nd. Tickets, schedules and other information are available on the website. Postgame fireworks will be held on July 1st and 3rd, after The Renegades play against another NY team, The Brooklyn Cyclones.
Parking is available at all locations on a first-come, first-served basis. At some sites, parking is limited, and it is therefore recommended you arrive early. There is a $5 charge for parking at the Poughkeepsie waterfront as well as the Dutchess County Airport.
A spacious sundeck and a climate controlled main salon featuring huge wrap-around windows with a responsive and friendly crew, await your visit.
Check availability and buy tickets online: Hudson River Adventures Cruises. Or to purchase tickets by phone, call Zerve at (888) 442-5211.
There are several musical groups on hand to play classic Beatles tunes. The Hofners are headlining the fourth annual festival. This year, the group will sing the entire Shea Stadium concert along with other songs. Sharing top headline billing are The Blue Meanies, known for their tributes to The Beatles, The Monkees and The Beach Boys, and who have been performing together since 1984.
Full-day advance reduced rate “Ticket to Ride” admissions to the Fab 4 Music Festival are $19.65 available at EventBrite.com. Tickets and information are available online and by email or by phone at (203)795-4737. Doors will open at noon, and the music will continue until 8pm.
Information about the forest can be gotten from the US Senator Frank R. Lautenberg Visitor Center. The visitor center overlooks Sterling Lake and features exhibits about the local environment as well as an auditorium for related presentations.
Canine family members are also welcome, provided they are on a leash no more than six feet in length.
From now through September 1st the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival is held annually in Garrison, NY. This popular festival, now in its 29th season, features an imaginative, professional acting troupe presenting the Bard’s plays in an open-air tent on the grounds of Boscobel House and Gardens. A stunning view of the Hudson River and Highlands provides the backdrop for the performances that include a pair of Shakespearean plays – as well as one or two other works – in repertory each summer. If you go, plan a picnic on the lawn, where you can admire the river and the mountains before the play begins, scheduled for 7:30pm.
The 2015 season celebrates the power of storytelling. For tickets, and detailed information, call 845-265-9575, or visit the website.
For lovers of aviation history, the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is a true “living” museum of antique aviation located in the historic town of Rhinebeck, New York. Here you will find one of the largest collections of early aeroplanes in the world, as well as period automobiles, motorcycles, early engines and other memorabilia spanning the years from 1900-1939.
In addition to weekend aerial demonstrations, the Aerodrome also offers four museum buildings housing static displays of aircraft from the pioneer, World War I and Lindbergh/barnstorming eras which are open to the public seven days a week from June to October. A schedule of assorted airshows and ticket information can be found at http://oldrhinebeck.org/ORA/plan-your-visit/
One thing all these events have in common is that they celebrate the warm summer weather and take place out-of-doors. While this list is by no means exhaustive, it illustrates the breadth of cultural, natural and entertaining activities available in our area. Whatever your plans are, take advantage of the opportunity to explore our great Hudson Valley by attending one of these summer destinations that provide color, fun and visibility to our communities across the region.