Events+Culture Calendar: What to do this weekend (and beyond)

A literary festival; a Halloween walk over the Hudson; peace, love, and pumpkins; ghost tours; a Bossa Nova Brunch; a hawk watch; and more

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Nancy’s Picks: This week’s three best bets

1. Newburgh Literary Festival

Regional readers and writers unite at this Hudson Valley festival that features poets, fiction writers, and memoirists. The two-day event (daily tickets available) includes writer conversations, an interview with Joe Donahue from WAMC Northeast Public Radio, workshops, awards, food, and the Local Writer’s Fair & Cocktail Reception. The festival isn’t just a good way to spend a day, but it feels good, too, as it is a fundraiser for Safe Harbors of the Hudson and affords attendees the opportunity to explore the history and tapestry of the re-emergent Newburgh on the Hudson.

Newburgh Literary Festival
Newburgh
safe-harbors.org
October 30 & 31, 2021, Safe Harbors Lobby at the Ritz; tickets start at $25

2. Walkway at Night Halloween Edition

Experience amazing Hudson River night views on the World’s Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge, a Hudson Valley landmark. From 6-7:30 pm on Friday night, October 29th, the Bridge is hosting a reservation-only seasonal night walk. The East Entrance will be open for check-in (Poughkeepsie side), costumes are encouraged, dogs are welcome (check website for restrictions), and enjoy the stars, moon, cityscape, and shoreline from 212 feet above the Hudson River. Children will receive a treat upon exit.

Walkway Over the Hudson
Poughkeepsie
walkway.org
October 29; tickets $5

3. Bethel Woods Peace, Love, & Pumpkins

There is something for everyone at the Bethel Woods Peace, Love, & Pumpkins and Night Market event. The seasonal walk-through experience along the garden trails adorned with carved jack o’lanterns and art is just the beginning. It is followed by the Night Market featuring live music, food, fire dancers, regional craft vendors, and local food, wine, and spirits. Very important information; on October 25th the walk-through event is hosting Sensory-Friendly Monday, where individuals on the autism spectrum can attend prior to the general public from 4-6:30 pm.

Bethel Woods Center
Bethel
bethelwoodscenter.org
Nightly through October 31; tickets $10-20, purchased in advance

Events + Culture Calendar

Thursday, October 28

• Ghost Tours of the Music Hall (Tarrytown): Explore the 136-year-old Tarrytown Music Hall and discover its ghostly past and hidden secrets. Guided ghost tours take you from the balcony to the backstage in the spirit of the season. Fun fact: The Music Hall is on the Haunted History Tour of New York State. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased online. (tarrytownmusichall.org)

Friday, October 29

• Joan Jonas Exhibit at Dia Beacon (Beacon): Throughout the month of October enjoy the return of Joan Jonas’ contemporary art and sculpture from three collective works at Dia Beacon. 10 am – 5 pm. Tickets are $12-15, free for children under 12 and visitors with disabilities. (diaart.org)

Saturday, October 30

• Halloween on the Hill at Ridge Hill (Yonkers): Join Ridge Hill and the Bronx Beer Hall for Halloween festivities, live music, craft seasonal beer and beverages, BBQ, local art and craft vendors, games, costumes & more! 1-6 pm on Market Street. Free. (ridgehill.com)

  Live Music (and so much more!) at Dubois Farms (Highland): Oct 30 and 31. Live music on Oct. 30 with singer, songwriter, guitarist Freddy Jo Stelling, and on Oct. 31 with singer, songwriter, guitarist Joe Camuglia, plus: PYO, pumpkin patch, wood-fired pizza, homemade ice cream, the winery, brewery, farm animals, and hayrides. Free to enter. (duboisfarms.com)

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