Events

@ Newburgh NY

As our community faces the ongoing threats of injustice, we come together to honor immigrant families, reflect, and affirm our collective commitment to dignity, safety, and justice for all. This gathering will be a time to stand side by side, light candles, and show that our community remains strong and united in the face of fear. Nonprofit partners, community leaders, and allies are encouraged to attend and share this invitation widely. Your presence will not only demonstrate solidarity but will also help strengthen the networks of support that protect immigrant families.

@ Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site

Detailed Times/Hours: Open Wed-Sat 11am-5pm and Sun 1-5pm. Please note, the historic house Washington used is closed for restoration until 2026. The museum and grounds are open.

Join us at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site on Saturday, September 20 at 2 pm for “Reading the Woods,” a talk by Donald “Doc” Bayne. What is living in the woods? How do you know what is there or what is not there? You just need to know what to look for! Come and learn the tell-tale signs of the forest so that next time you hike, you will know what lurks in the woods you are walking in. Doc Bayne is a former Environmental Educator at Sterling Forest State Park and leads educational hikes in the Hudson Valley.

@ 4 Duncan Avenue, Cornwall-on-Hudson NY, 12520

Step foot onto Pollepel Island to visit the famous Bannerman Castle! Begin your adventure by taking a leisurely paddle across the Hudson River before arriving at Wee-bay. We then make our way up from the shore on the walking trails. A Bannerman Castle Historian then directs a tour along the walkways of the island alongside the former arsenal and residence. This tour is best for those who enjoy learning about our local history. Light hiking and uneven ground are apart of this tour. Round trip paddling distance of approximately 2.5 miles. As part of our ongoing collaboration with the Bannerman Castle Trust, these tours help contribute to their preservation efforts of the site. Upon booking please review confirmation email for additional details.

@ Dock, 4 Washington Street, Newburgh

Detailed Times/Hours: Must check our website www.prideofthehudson.com to view calendar for any new dates and times

Join us aboard the Pride of the Hudson for a Cruise through the majestic Hudson Highlands! Bask in the open air on the spacious sundeck or enjoy the comfort of our climate controlled main salon featuring huge wrap-around windows. Our friendly and professional crew will respond to all of your needs. Your adventure will begin at dock 4 Washington Street, Newburgh, NY. Your Captain will present a narration of the sights along the way, including: Washington's Headquarters, Mount Beacon, Bannerman Island, Breakneck Mountain, Cold Spring, World's End, Constitution Island & the United States Military Academy at West Point.

@ Fort Montgomery State Historic Site

What have we learned from the extensive archaeology done at Fort Montgomery? What have recent metal detector surveys revealed? Come for a unique tour of one of the Hudson Valley's most dramatic battle sites and find out! On this Ramble we’ll highlight what the Fort’s more intriguing artifacts and features tell us about the battle and what life at the Fort was like. Registration Required: Please Call 845-446-2134 to Register.

@ Harriman State Park

Join David A Steinberg, author, "Hiking the Road to Ruins (2015)" as we seek out a ranger cabin ruin and two abandoned iron mines in Harriman St. Park. Experience the Lemon Squeezer before heading to lunch at the Bald Hill shelter. Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase.

@ Crystal Lake

Detailed Times/Hours: Quassaick Creek Fest at Crystal Lake 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Join the Quassaick Creek Watershed Alliance along with other community partners for a day of play along the waterway! Discover the Quassaick Creek and its connection with Crystal Lake and the proposed Quassaick Creek Greenway. Join us at the water's edge to gather materials and observations of the creek, lake, and the surrounding landscape as part of the community Bioblitz and Aquablitz. The activities, suitable for youth and adults alike, are part of the Quassaick Creek Fest at Crystal Lake – celebrating community art, ecology, food, dancing, music, kayaking, exploration, tours, and more! FREE event. All are welcome. For more information on Quassaick Creek Fest at Crystal Lake, visit scenichudson.org/creekfest.

@ Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site

Detailed Times/Hours: Site is open Wednesday through Saturday 11am - 5pm and Sunday 1pm - 5pm.

Don’t miss “Kites & Kids Day” on Saturday, September 27 from 2-4 pm at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh. The event is free and open to the public. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun activities. Kites will be given out to the first 150 kids and they can fly them on the great lawn overlooking the Hudson river. Enjoy face painting, a balloon artist, and toys and crafts from the 1700’s. Make a corn husk doll or try your hand at hoop rolling or a game of jacks. All activities are free and the site will be handing out free ice cream. The event is rain or shine, most activities will be moved indoors. And make sure you check out the exhibits in our museum, with galleries on George Washington, the Defense of the Hudson, and over 1300 museum objects. For more information email whqshs@parks.ny.gov or call (845) 562-1195.

@ Outdoor Discovery Campus

Step into the wonder of early fall with a family-friendly hike through our woods guided by a Nature Educator. Discover the beauty and variety of autumn leaves up close as we explore the trails together. After our woodland wander, we’ll head back to turn your favorite leaves into a one-of-a-kind painted leaf collage to take home.

@ 5 Grand Street

Detailed Times/Hours: Self-guided tour starting at 12noon each day, going until 6pm each day. No rain date. Maps available at Newburgh Art Supply, 5 Grand Street, City of Newburgh, NY starting at 10am each day.

The 15th Annual Newburgh Open Studios tour offers a unique opportunity to see the work and meet many of the artists in the City of Newburgh's burgeoning arts community. The studios are located in some amazing historic buildings, most of which are rarely open to the public. This is a self-guided tour, much of it walkable from Newburgh Art Supply. This year's tour is dedicated to its late founder, Gerardo Castro. Maps will be available on both days starting at 10:00am at Newburgh Art Supply, 5 Grand Street.