The March Events to Bookmark in the Hudson Valley

A maple celebration in Cold Spring, a bourbon dinner in Montgomery, and more make March special in the Hudson Valley.

Empire State Outdoor Sportsmen’s Show

Suffern

February 28–March 2

Peruse fishing, hunting, and boating vendors, watch live fishing demos, listen to seminars, and participate in auctions during this outdoor sports-centered weekend at the Rockland Community College fieldhouse.

30th Annual Maple Celebration

Cold Spring

March 1

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Fahnestock State Park’s Taconic Outdoor Education Center is firing up the griddle and slinging pancakes with fresh, pure syrup as part of its yearly celebration of all things maple.

maple
Photo courtesy of New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation

Dutchess County St. Patrick’s Parade

Wappingers Falls

March 1, 1 p.m.

Pipe bands, Irish dance troupes, floats made by local businesses, fire trucks, and more make their way down Pells Place in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, with a parade that steps off rain or shine.

Beginning Watercolor with Alan Lewis

Montgomery

March 2, 9, 16, and 23, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Crack open a palette of watercolors at this beginner-friendly four-week class, taught by local artist Alan Lewis, and produce a finished painting during each session (weather permitting, class may be held outside). Register online and bring your own supplies.

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Rosendale Ukelele Group

Rosendale

March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 6-7:30 p.m.

Uke enthusiasts of all ages and abilities are welcome to practice and learn new skills (on their own instrument) with other players each week at the Rosendale Recreation Center. This group is the only one of its kind in the Hudson Valley that meets weekly for jam sessions.

Yoga, Drumming & Cacao with Linda Lopes

Kingston

March 6-9

Join Hutton Brickyards and Linda Lopes, a yoga instructor and spiritual healer, for the latest installment of Hutton Health, a weekend retreat offering four days of workshops on mindfulness and wellbeing.

Maple Fest

Olivebridge

March 8

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This yearly event at The Ashokan Center is fun for the whole family, with guided hikes to the onsite sugar shack, blacksmith demonstrations, live music, and pancakes. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door; kids 5 and under get in free.

maple fest
Courtesy of The Ashokan Center

Open Write

Sleepy Hollow

March 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

The Hudson Valley Writers Center hosts an evening of generative writing, story swapping, and communitybuilding on the second Saturday of every month—in-person or via Zoom.

John Jay Homestead Lecture Series: The Rising Generation

Bedford

March 11, 7 p.m.

University of Pennsylvania historian Sarah L.H. Gronningsater visits the Bedford Playhouse to discuss NYS’s Gradual Abolition scheme of 1799 (and the lives it affected), and sign copies of her book.

Sail Tales: Free Kids Storytime

Kingston

March 15, 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Head to the Hudson River Maritime Museum for a sea-themed storytime surrounded by the museum’s collection of nautical treasures; admission is free.

Met HD: Fidelio

Poughkeepsie

March 15, 1 p.m.

In an ongoing partnership with the Metropolitan Opera House, The Bardavon presents a live satellite broadcast of Beethoven’s Fidelio, with a pre-show talk by music writer Leslie Gerber.

Met HD: Fidelio
Courtesy of The Bardavon

Compassionate Brush: Calligraphy & Communication Practice with Barbara Bash

Stone Ridge

March 15, 2-5 p.m.

Engage in a grounding practice of nonviolent communication and creative expression at The Kiva, as Shambhala meditation instructor Barbara Bash guides attendees in a ceremonial experience that blends Asian aesthetics with Western art.

Bourbon Barrel Feast

Montgomery

March 21,6 p.m.

City Winery Hudson Valley is hosting a guided dining experience featuring a five-course meal and cocktail pairing, perfect for bourbon lovers; tickets are available online.

Bourbon Barrel Feast
Courtesy of City Winery Hudson Valley

Maple Weekends

Dover Plains

March 22, 23, 29, and 30
9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

At Soukup Farms, experience all things maple sugaring by embarking on a self-guided tour that includes sampling products, making syrup, and eating sugar on snow (a special wintry treat).

Rockland County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade

Pearl River

March 23, 1:30 p.m.

One of the largest Saint Patrick’s Day parades in the region returns to the streets of Pearl River, featuring performances by pipe bands, drum ensembles, Irish dancers, and more.

Capital Region Flower & Garden Expo

Troy

March 28-30

Enjoy creative floral exhibits, educational lectures and demonstrations, and tastings from New York wineries and distilleries at this three-day event at Hudson Valley Community College, where over 200 vendors will display and sell plants and outdoor living accessories.

Capital Region Flower & Garden Expo
Courtesy of The Capital Region Flower & Garden Expo

Expert’s Eye: Church as Forest Ecologist with Marc Wolf

Hudson

March 29, 2-3 p.m.

Marc Wolf, director of Horticulture and Environmental Stewardship at Mountain Top Arboretum in Tannersville, leads a discussion at Olana that will explore artist Frederic Church’s connection to ecology through three of his forest paintings.

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