As winter winds down and early spring hints start peeking through, the Hudson Valley and Westchester region come alive with an incredible lineup of things to do. From family‑friendly nature programs and maple sugaring traditions to senior‑friendly art tours, concerts, wellness classes, and community celebrations, there’s truly something happening for everyone. Whether you’re exploring Rockland’s vibrant arts scene, Dutchess County’s cultural events, Putnam’s charming local happenings, or Orange County’s community programs, this week’s calendar (February 27 through March 5) is packed with activities worth adding to your plans. Consider this your local guide to making the most of the week ahead—no matter your age, interests, or county!
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Westchester County Events
Westchester Comedy Club (multiple dates) — Tre Angelina, White Plains / Rye Grill & Bar
Kathy Griffin “New Face, New Tour” – Tarrytown Music Hall – Feb 28
Free Teen Night – YMCA of Greenwich (near Westchester), Feb 27
Sugar Shack Chats – Muscoot Farm, Katonah, Feb 28 (also ongoing)
Comedy Friday: Daniel Simonsen Dinner – Red Horse by David Burke, Feb 27 @ 6:15pm
West Point on the March (concert) – Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, Peekskill, Feb 27 @ 7pm
Ophira Eisenberg & Ladies of Laughter – Emelin Theatre, Feb 27 @ 8pm
Mansion Tours – Clermont State Historic Site (nearby), Feb 27 multiple times
Mansion Tours – Staatsburgh State Historic Site Multiple times daily Feb 27–Mar 1
Toddlers & Tails Wolf Program – Wolf Conservation Center, South Salem, Feb 27 @ 2pm
Westchester Mall Walk for Seniors – The Westchester Mall, White Plains • Feb 27
Birding with the Audubon Society – Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye • Feb 27 @ 8–10am
Bronxville Public Library: “How Healthy is Your Yard?” Talk – Bronxville • March 3 @ 7pm
Bronxville Adult School Art Show Opening – Bronxville Public Library • March 5
The Armour-Stiner Octagon House: 1876 Centennial Tour – Irvington Feb 28
Animal Care Sessions – Westmoreland Sanctuary, Mount Kisco Feb 28 @ 10am
Bird Nest Builders – Rockefeller State Park Preserve Feb 28 @ 10am
Family Art Project: Sounds of Nature – Wave Hill Feb 28 @ 10am
A Life in Service: Gilded Age Tour – Staatsburgh State Historic Site Feb 28 @ 11am
Black Flora: Floriculture & Art of Living – Wave Hill Feb 28 @ 1pm
Gilded Age Scandals! Tour – Staatsburgh State Historic Site Feb 28 @ 2pm
Painting on Tea Bags Workshop – Germantown Library (accessible to Westchester residents) Feb 28 @ 2pm
Tribute to Motown with Emilie Surtees – Yonkers Riverfront Library Feb 28 @ 3pm
Monthly Star Party – Lake Taghkanic State Park (popular with Westchester families) Feb 28 @ 5:30pm
Comedy From Scratch – Idea Kitchen, Larchmont Feb 28 @ 8pm
Matthew Morrison: Rhythms & Revelations – Paramount Hudson Valley Theater Feb 28 @ 8pm
Reptiles Rule! – Teatown Lake Reservation March 1 @ 11am
Family Art Workshops (Multiple) – Hudson River Museum March 1 @ 12pm
Planetarium Shows: “Tycho Goes to Mars” & “Sky Tonight” – Hudson River Museum March 1 (various times)
Putnam County Events
Mommy & Me Nature Program – Westmoreland Sanctuary (Mount Kisco, near Putnam), Feb 27–Mar 1
Birds, Books & Baked Goods – Lasdon Gardens, Katonah (near Putnam) • Feb 24–27
Magazzino Italian Art: Cinema e Cioccolata – Cold Spring/Garrison area Feb 27
Art Exhibits & Artist Talks – Garrison Art Center Feb 22–28
Dutchess County Events
Family Table: Kids & Parent Cooking (multiple Feb dates) — Dutchess County (various locations)
Adams Around the World Garden Show – Adams Fairacre Farms, Poughkeepsie, Feb 25–Mar 5 (ongoing daily)
Wellness Wednesday: Toddler & Me Yoga – Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum, Poughkeepsie, Feb 25 (runs weekly)
America250 Film Series: “The Devil’s Disciple” – FDR Library, Hyde Park, Feb 25
Sake Karaoke Night – Dassai Blue Sake Brewery, Hyde Park, Feb 25 & Mar 4
Art Exhibition Opening: “Weird Sisters” – Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, Feb 25 (exhibit runs into March)
“Adams Around the World” Garden Show – Poughkeepsie Through Mar 5
America250 Film Series: “The Devil’s Disciple” – FDR Library Feb 25
“Weird Sisters” Art Exhibition – Dutchess Community College Opening Feb 25
Virtual OFA “SAIL” Exercise Class – Online (Dutchess Seniors) Feb 27 @ 2:30pm
Special Olympics Polar Plunge – Multiple Duchess Locations Feb 27–Mar 1
Winter Series: Painting Tea Bags – Ruby Silvious Feb 28
Rockland County Events
“Bending the Arc” Art Exhibition — Perry Lawson Fine Art, Nyack
Open Mic Night – Round Table Brewery, Garnerville • Feb 26 (ongoing)
Caleb Weintraub: “Both Sides of the Mirror” Exhibition – Nyack Opening Feb 27 @ 6–8pm; exhibition runs Feb 27–Apr 26
“Bending the Arc” Art Exhibit – Perry Lawson Fine Art (Nyack) Feb 28 @ 12–5pm
Laurie Anderson, Martha Mooke & Steven Bernstein LIVE – The Angel Nyack Feb 28 @ 7pm
GARNER Arts Center Exhibition – Garnerville March 1 (last day)
An Artist Sees the Cotton Club – Harmony Hall, Sloatsburg March 1 @ 2–3:30pm
Rockland YMCA: Alzheimer’s Film + Education Event – Nyack Feb 27 @ 12–2:30pm
Orange County Events
Big Shrimp & Dreams of Delphi (Feb 28) — Industrial Arts Brewing Company, Beacon (Beacon borders Dutchess/Orange region)
Winter Afternoon Tea (Saturdays) — The Thayer Hotel, West Point
Live Music @ Aspire Brewing – Various times – Feb 21–28 (Includes Feb 21–26)
Hudson Highlands Maple Sugar Tours – Cornwall, Feb 21–Mar 15 (tours offered Feb 28, Mar 1–5)
Taconic Outdoor Education Center Maple Celebration – Cold Spring (Hudson Highlands), March 7 preview listed; no Feb 27–Mar 5 dates confirmed.
Orange County Children’s Immunization Clinic – Newburgh Feb 25 @ 3–5pm
Baby Sip Circle – Middletown Feb 26 @ 10am–12pm
Office for the Aging: VA Benefits Presentation Feb 26 @ 12pm
Chamber’s Choice Gala – Orange County Chamber Feb 28 @ 5–10pm
International Women’s Day Business Event March 5 @ 4–6pm
Hudson Valley–Wide Events
Sojourner Truth Life Walk (Feb 21) — Kingston
Live Music @ Aspire Brewing – Runs Feb 21–28 (includes the 26th)