Calendar of events


Wednesday, October 21

Bob Babb Wednesday Walks: Storm King Mountain

9:30 AM

Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center
3197 U.S Hwy 4455
Gardiner, NY

This is a moderate 4-mile hike with a very strenuous initial climb and some light scrambling led by Jeff Stokes. Advance registration is required. Registration is limited to 25 hikers. Registrants will receive the meeting location by email. There is no fee for this hike.

Saturday, October 24

Hudson Valley Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk

8:30 AM

Heritage Financial Park
1500-NY 9D
Wappingers Falls, NY

Join us in the fight against pancreatic cancer.

Walk to End Alzheimer's - Orange/Sullivan County

9:00 AM

Benedict Farm Park
1675 NY-17K
Montgomery, NY

With new treatments emerging in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia, now is the time for hope. Keep the momentum going in your community at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the world’s largest fundraiser …

Weekend Hikes - Lost City and Beyond.

9:00 AM

Mohonk Preserve
3197 Route 44 55
Gardiner, NY

This is a moderate to strenuous 7.5-mile trail hike with four mini-loops from Mohonk Preserve to Compass Rock in Minnewaska State Park led by Siu S. Yuen. Advance registration is required. …

Camp Olmsted to Celebrate 125 Years!

12:00 PM

Camp Olmsted
114 Bayview Ave
Cornwall on Hudson, NY

On Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 12:00–5:00 PM, Camp Olmsted in Cornwall-on-Hudson will host its 125th Anniversary Celebration: “Ring the Bell: Honoring the Legacy, Answering the Call.”

Sunday, October 25

Hudson Valley Kiwanis Scholarship 4-Mile Run/Walk in Newburgh

9:00 AM

Chadwick Lake Park
1702 NY 300
Newburgh, NY

Join the Kiwanis Club of Newburgh Scholarship Run/Walk October 25, 2026, at Chadwick Lake Park in Newburgh, NY. Enjoy a scenic 4-mile Hudson Valley fall race supporting local youth.

Walk to End Alzheimer's - Putnam County

9:00 AM

Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park
201 Gipsy Trail Road
Carmel, NY

With new treatments emerging in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia, now is the time for hope. Keep the momentum going in your community at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the world’s largest fundraiser …

Wednesday, October 28

Bob Babb Wednesday Walks: Shawangunk Ridge Trail Loop & Roosa Gap Fire Tower.

9:30 AM

Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center
3197 U.S Hwy 4455
Gardiner, NY

This is a moderate to strenuous 9-mile loop hike over technical terrain to the top of the Shawangunk Ridge led by Diane Stasko. Advance registration is required. Registration is limited to 25 hikers. Registrants will receive the meeting location by email. There is no fee for this hike. Registration will close 24 hours before the hike.

Friday, October 30

Creatures of the Night Hike

6:00 PM

Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center
3197 U.S Hwy 4455
Gardiner, NY

Join us for a family-friendly night hike with a Halloween twist! During this hike, we will investigate the spooky side of plants and animals of Mohonk Preserve, looking for real-life examples of …

Saturday, October 31

All Hallows' Eve Sunrise on Millbrook Mountain Hike

6:00 AM

Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center
3197 U.S Hwy 4455
Gardiner, NY

This is a moderate 7-mile loop hike over technical terrain on the Millbrook Ridge Trail to Millbrook Mountain summit, returning via Coxing Trail, led by Glenn Kreisberg. Advance registration is required. Registration is limited to 12 hikers. Registrants will receive the meeting location by email. Free for Mohonk Preserve members; non-members pay the $20 day-use fee. Registration will close 48 hours before the hike.

Pumpkins & Pigs

10:00 AM

Woodstock Farm Sanctuary
2 Rescue Road
High Falls, NY

Pumpkins and Pigs is back!

Saturday, November 7

Tales on the Trail

6:00 PM

HVRTA
101 New Paltz Rd
Highland, ny

spooky stories, bonfire, apples, cider, donuts

Tuesday, November 17

In Search of Aliens

11:30 AM

Alice Desmond Center for Community Enrichment
6 Albany post road
newburgh, ny

this course will explore the possibility of alien life in our galaxy and in the Universe.Could it exist? Has it visited Earth? And what about these reports of UFO sightings?

Sunday, November 22

Celebrate Turkeys!

11:00 AM

Woodstock Farm Sanctuary
2 Rescue Road
High Falls, NY

Join us for a special celebration of rescued turkeys!