What’s Happening This Weekend in the Hudson Valley

It's the weekend and you have another chance to explore someplace new, challenge yourself with doing something outside your comfort zone, or simply spend some quality time with family and friends. Here's a few ideas to get you started.

February 20, 7:00- 10:30 pm: Enjoy a night of dance with a Contra Dance at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church on Wilbur Boulevard in Poughkeepsie with Eric Hollman calling with ContraCircus.

Saturday, February 20 at 6 pm: Show off your vocal talents with the Beat the Blues Open Mic Night at Mr. Willy's Restaurant on Route 42 in Monticello. This is a fundraising event to benefit Nesin Cultural Arts. When you purchase your ticket, please let them know that you wish to perform. Cash bar and special menu will also be available. Click here for more info and tickets.

Saturday, February 20, 1-2: Bill Robinson's Birds of Prey will feature four birds of prey for this presentation at the West Hurley Firehouse. See a hawk, turkey vulture, a large owl, and a falcon. Learn about each of these birds as well as see a flight demonstration. You will have a chance to see these amazing birds up close and personal, as Bill will walk through the audience. Click here to register.

Saturday, February 20, all day: Take a tour of a Dairy Goat Farm where you can meet and cuddle with the goats and the newborns, plus see chicks and ducklings, all at Edgwick Farm in Cornwall. Tickets and info, click here.