What’s Happening This Weekend in the Hudson Valley

According to the National Weather Service, this weekend looks to be a warmer and sunnier one here in the Hudson Valley. Perfect weather to get out and explore. Here's a few ideas for you and your family and friends to do.

Saturday, April 11: 11-4. Dia:Beacon’s quarterly Community Free Days offer engaging programs throughout the day suitable for a broad audience. Programs often include thematic tours of the collection and special exhibitions, the monthly Gallery Talks, interactive workshops for children and families, and live music. Residents of counties Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester are invited to Dia:Beacon on Community Free Days free of charge.

Saturday, April 11: 8-4. “Keep Calm and Woman On” is the 19th Annual Women’s Conference, at Sullivan County Community College, with keynote speaker, Michele Balan.  Michele was one of the finalists on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”. She has appeared on the Joy Behar Show, Byron Allen’s “Comics Unleashed” and the OUTlaugh festival on MTV. Workshops will be offered throughout the day, click here for the complete list.

Saturday, April 11: 10-4. Kingston Antique Show and Flea Market at Murphy Mid-Town Center, 467 Broadway in Kingston. 10,000 square feet of indoor shopping space. Come and find your treasures. Call (845) 657-8563 for additional and vendor information.

Saturday, April 11: 9-1. Making Homemade Soap at Cornell Cooperative Extension in Middletown. Learn the basic techniques for making soap. Participants will make soap to take home. Hosted by Master Gardeners of Cornell Cooperative Extension. Registration required. 845-344-1234.