Spring is officially in motion across the Hudson Valley, and the first full week of April brings a vibrant mix of culture, entertainment, and hands-on experiences throughout the region. From high-energy arena shows and nationally known performers to local theater, art exhibitions, and family-friendly programming, there’s something happening in nearly every corner of the Valley. April also marks the start of school break activities for many families, with museums, parks, and cultural centers rolling out special workshops, performances, and nature-focused events. As daylight stretches longer and communities shake off winter, this week is a perfect snapshot of the Hudson Valley’s creative spirit coming back to life.
Whether you’re planning a night out for live comedy or theater, looking for kid-friendly spring break adventures, or hoping to explore art, music, and the outdoors, April 3–9 offers a full calendar of reasons to get out and explore what the Hudson Valley has to offer
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Westchester County Events
Avenue Q (Extended Run – Westchester audience draw) — Capitol Theatre nearby region — April 1–19
Lasdon History & Highlights Tour — Lasdon Public Gardens, Katonah — April 4
Yorktown Stage: Frozen Kids — Yorktown Stage, Yorktown Heights — April through mid‑month (multiple dates)
Good Friday & Easter Services — Churches county‑wide — April 3–5
Film Screening & Q&A: Richard Sandler’s The Gods of Times Square The Capa Space, Yorktown Heights, NY — April 3, 2026
Reading & Creative Building Project (Children & Caregivers) Libri Bookstore, Yorktown Heights, NY — April 5, 2026
Salsa & Bachata Social Dance Jefferson Valley Mall, Yorktown Heights, NY — April 5, 2026
Senior Chair Yoga & Forever Fit Classes Yorktown Community & Cultural Center, Yorktown Heights, NY — April 6–9, 2026
Senior Social Clubs & Wellness Programs Yorktown Community & Cultural Center, Yorktown Heights, NY — April 6–9, 2026
Putnam County Events
Community Craft & Vendor Fair Patterson Recreation Center, Patterson, NY — April 4, 2026
Putnam Arts Council Spring Exhibitions — Mahopac — Throughout April
Cultural Arts Coalition Spring Performances — Various venues — April dates ongoing
Dutchess County Events
Spring Art & Makers Market Poughkeepsie Waterfront, Poughkeepsie, NY — April 4–5, 2026
Guided Nature Walk & Environmental Learning Day Dutchess County Parks, Dutchess County, NY — April 6, 2026
Mental Health America Anemone Sale — Countywide distribution — April all month
Chamber of Commerce Community Workshops & Classes — Countywide — April 1–30
Monthly Wine Pairing Dinners — Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz area — April weekends
Rockland County Events
Family STEAM & Discovery Day Rockland Children’s Museum Area, Rockland County, NY — April 4, 2026
Singles Social Meetup & Networking Night Nyack, NY — April 8, 2026
Avenue Q (Musical Theatre) — Antrim Playhouse, Tappan — March 27 – April 19, 2026
Avenue Q (Musical Theatre) — Antrim Playhouse, Tappan — Through April 19
Vinny Guadagnino Live Comedy — Levity Live, West Nyack — April 3–4
Perry Lawson Fine Art: Remaking the Landscape — Nyack — April 4 – May 31
Nyack First Friday Art Walk — Downtown Nyack — April 3
ArtsRock Classical Candlelight Concert — Angel Nyack — April 4
Frosty Tuesday Open Mic Nights — Maureen’s Jazz Cellar, Nyack — April 7, 14, 21, 28
Orange County Events
Spring Festival & Food Truck Rally Newburgh Waterfront, Newburgh, NY — April 4–6, 2026
Senior Fitness, Health & Social Programs Orange County Senior Centers, Orange County, NY — April 6–9, 2026
Live Music Series @ Angry Orchard — Walden — April weekends
Easter Bunny & Spring Egg Hunts — Countywide farms & venues — April 1–5
Business & Career Workshops — Middletown & Newburgh Career Centers — April 1–30
Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cuttings — Orange County businesses — April 2, 9, 14, 21, 23, 28, 30
Hudson Valley–Wide Events for April & May
Catskill Mountain Railroad – Bunny Express — Kingston March 28–29 & April 4, 2026
Live Music @ Angry Orchard — Walden (Orange County) — April weekends
March Madness & Spring Music Events — Rushing Duck Brewery, Chester — Late March–Early April
Curator’s Tour: Emily Cole & Valerie Hegarty – Catskill, NY – April 3, 2026
An Evening of Jazz with Sean Schulich — Kleinert/James Arts Center, Woodstockb March 11 – April 11, 2026
Inspiration: Art by the Boys & Girls Club (Exhibition) — Sketchbook Gallery, Saugertiesb Through April 6, 2026
Spring Cleanup & Volunteer Day – Catskill, NY – April 11, 2026
Tulips & Tours at Ten Broeck Mansion – Albany, NY – April 16 – May 9, 2026
Gateway Hudson Valley Spring Fling Raffle — Ulster County April 17, 2026
9th Annual YMCA Bow Ties & Blue Jeans Dinner & Auction — Ulster County April 23, 2026
Sunday Salon Lecture: “Approaching Storm” – Catskill, NY – April 19, 2026
The Outlaws Concert – Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber area – April 9, 2026
Reverend Horton Heat Performance – Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber area – April 11, 2026
The Motown Band – Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber area – April 12, 2026
Volunteer New York! Spirit Awards – Hudson Valley – April 17, 2026
An Evening with Audra McDonald – Hudson Valley – April 18, 2026
The Amazing Bubble Factory – Hudson Valley – April 19, 2026
Spring Bulb Workshop — Agroforestry Resource Center April 18, 2026
Columbia County Poetry Walk — Lake Taghkanic State Park, Ancram April 11, 2026
Earth Day Celebration — Spencertown Park, Spencertown April 18, 2026
Outdoor Mushroom Farming Series: Part 1 — Greene County April 29, 2026
Dutch Apple River Cruises Season Opening – Albany, NY – April 20, 2026
Earth Day Cleanup Event – Albany, NY – April 22, 2026
Opera: “Giulio Cesare” – Hudson Hall, Hudson, NY – April 19 – May 2, 2026
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