Events

@ Bannerman Island, Hudson River Highlands

Detailed Times/Hours: Bannerman Island Tours and Events, Thursdays - Sundays

Bannerman Island tours include a magnificent cruise to and from Bannerman's Island in the Hudson River Highlands for a tour of the historic island including the newly restored Grotto area with professional tour guides.

@ LaGrange, NY

Detailed Times/Hours: Rain date: Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026 from 1-3 pm.

Enjoy a walk in a serene woodland setting on a beautiful nature trail that winds for over a mile along the banks of the Wappinger Creek under a canopy or sycamore. oak, maple, hickory, cottonwood, and other trees. Park at the Sleight Plass Rd. trail entrance and meet your guides by the sign "Wappinger Creek Greenway Trail".

@ Walkway Over the Hudson

Experience Walkway Over the Hudson like never before at Walkway at Night, when the sun sets and the Hudson Valley begins to glow. From 212 feet above the river, take in breathtaking views as the moon rises overhead and the lights of Poughkeepsie and Highland shimmer in the distance. There’s truly nothing like a twilight stroll across the World’s Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge. Weather permitting, our friends from the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association will join us on the bridge with telescopes, offering a closer look at the night sky and the celestial wonders above. Walkway members attend free. Non-members may purchase tickets for $5 in advance or at the gate. Children 12 and under are free. Pre-registration is encouraged to shorten your wait at the gate. Friends of the Walkway is a nonprofit partner of New York State Parks. All proceeds and additional donations from Walkway At Night directly support our mission to connect communities and enhance the Walkway experience for all through engaging programs, special events, and ongoing improvements. Reserve your ticket for entry at walkway.org/walkwayatnight. Walkway members have been emailed a special discount code to use upon registration providing one complimentary admission to Individual members, and up to four complimentary admissions for Household members. To become a Walkway member and receive your discount code, visit join.walkway.org. All proceeds and additional donations support the Friends of the Walkway and our mission to host community events like Walkway at Night, add amenities to the park, undertake capital construction projects, support the volunteer Ambassadors, and much more. We can’t wait to see you on the Walkway!