This weekend in New Paltz

Ridge views, gravel roads, and Marlboro's music club 20 minutes away. Here's our short list for Nov 6 – 8, 2026, including a few close-by favorites worth the drive.

Willie Nile at The Falcon

Fri, dining 5:30–9pm, music 7:30pm (no reservations)
The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro · Ulster County
Donation-based (most shows)

A New York rock-and-roll songwriter at a dinner-and-music club perched over a waterfall. Dinner is first-come (no reservations), so arrive early if you want to eat.

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Shawangunk Grit Gravel Ride

Sat; 50.4-mi start 8:30am, 23-mi start 9:30am
Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Paltz · Ulster County
$150 (long) / $125 (short)

A gravel ride through the farm roads and ridge views around the Gunks that benefits Mohonk Preserve. It ends with a finish-line party and a 3pm prize drawing.

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Two Many Guitars at The Falcon

Sat, dining 5:30–9pm, music 7:30pm (no reservations)
The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro · Ulster County
Donation-based (most shows)

Slide guitar and guitar take a tour through a century of jazz and roots music. It's a cozy date-night pick.

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Analog Jazz Orchestra at The Falcon

Sun, dining 5:30–9pm, music 7:30pm (no reservations)
The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro · Ulster County
Donation-based (most shows)

A big band of veterans from top jazz orchestras. It's a swinging way to end the weekend.

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Want more? See the full Mid-Hudson weekend list or check out the Holiday Guide.

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