Thanksgiving weekend: Nov 27 – 29, 2026

We checked every listing below on the organizer's or venue's own page. Plans change, so give it a quick look before you head out.

By town: Newburgh · Kingston · Beacon · New Paltz · Poughkeepsie · Marlboro · Rhinebeck ·

Friday, Nov 27

Hudson Valley Art Market

Fri & Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 10am–4pm
Locust Grove Estate, 2683 South Rd, Poughkeepsie · Dutchess County
Free

The 12th annual juried market of Hudson Valley artists and makers. It's the best place to get thoughtful gifts done in one go.

Free

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The Polar Express Train Ride

Runs through Dec 30; times vary
Westbrook Lane Station, 55 Kingston Plaza Rd, Kingston · Ulster County
From $38 child / $48 adult

Cocoa, the storybook, and Santa on board. Thanksgiving weekend fills up fast.

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Bell's Christmas Trees opens

Opens Fri Nov 27; open Fri–Mon for 3 weekends
Bell's Christmas Trees, Accord · Ulster County

Cut your own tree at a family farm. The season is only three weekends this year, so opening weekend is the move.

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Daily hours aren't posted on the page yet.

Holiday Spirit Festival opens

Opens Fri Nov 27
Wappingers Falls · Dutchess County

A hand-built, walk-through holiday world with light tunnels and Santa, now in its 22nd year.

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Nightly hours and prices aren't posted yet.

The Soul Experience ft. Corey Glover

Fri, dining 5:30pm, music 7:30pm
The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro · Ulster County

Living Colour's frontman sings soul classics. It's a great way to escape the leftovers.

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Bloody Friday at The Falcon Underground

Fri 9–11pm
The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro · Ulster County

A '90s grunge and alt-rock night with a powerhouse female vocalist. Wear your flannel.

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Saturday, Nov 28

Falcon Holiday Makers Market

Sat 10am–3pm
The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro · Ulster County

Shop local makers on Small Business Saturday, with live music and cocktails.

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LocalMotion Benefit Concert

Sat, dining 5:30pm, music 7pm
The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro · Ulster County

Hudson Valley musicians share the stage to raise money for an animal sanctuary and a local shelter.

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Sunday, Nov 29

Rhinebeck Farmers' Market

Sun 10am–2pm
Municipal lot, Rhinebeck village · Dutchess County
Free to browse

Restock after the feast with local bread, cheese, and greens.

Free

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Beacon Farmers' Market

Sun 10am–2pm
223 Main St, Beacon · Dutchess County
Free to browse

Open year-round, rain or shine, so it makes an easy walk-it-off Sunday.

Free

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Holiday on the Walkway

Sun noon–3pm
Ulster Welcome Center, 87 Haviland Rd, Highland · Ulster County
Free

Santa, free cocoa and cookies, a kids' craft table, and miniature donkeys. Bring a reusable mug and the dog.

Free

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The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show

Sun 7pm
UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston · Ulster County
Ticketed (several price tiers)

Two drag superstars put on a brand-new campy holiday comedy show. It's the perfect girls' night to kick off the season.

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Will Bernard & Freelance Subversives

Sun, dining 5:30pm, music 7:30pm
The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro · Ulster County

A Grammy-nominated jazz guitarist's record-release show. It's a mellow way to end the long weekend.

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