Welcome to your guide to a vibrant start for 2026 in the Hudson Valley! From cozy indoor family events to invigorating outdoor activities and community gatherings, the week of January 2–8 has plenty to offer across Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties. Whether you’re drawn to live sports, concerts, creative workshops, or scenic hikes, there’s something for every interest and age.
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Friday, January 2
- Hudson River Museum (Yonkers) – Planetarium Laser Shows & Family Art Workshops
- Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum (Poughkeepsie) – Poetry Workshop for Kids & Teens (2–4 PM)
- Army Hockey vs. Northeastern – Tate Rink, West Point
- Indoor Playground Program – Kingston Neighborhood Center (9 AM–2 PM)
- Community Yoga – Whole Sky Yoga, Stone Ridge
- First Friday Art Reception – Athens Cultural Center
- Birding with the Audubon Society – Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye, NY, 8–10 AM
- Slam Dunk Showcase & Crusader Classic (HS Basketball) – Westchester County Center, White Plains, 12 PM–9 PM
- Hudson River Museum (Laser Shows & Workshops) – Yonkers, multiple sessions throughout the day
- Family Table Cooking Workshop – Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, date Jan 2 (time unspecified)
- Pop‑Up Ice Skating Rink – Cross County Center, Yonkers, 10 AM–9:30 PM
- Release and Realign (Square Dance Intro) – Nanuet, Rockland County, 7 PM
Saturday, January 3
- Slam Dunk Showcase Basketball Tournament – Westchester County Center
- History & Nature Walk – Croton Point Park
- Guinea West African Dance Workshop – Woodstock
- Full-Moon Kundalini Yoga & Gong Bath – Saugerties
- Winter Sports + Live Music – Bearpen Mountain
- History & Natural History Walk – Croton Point Park, Westchester, 9–10:30 AM
- Army Black Knights Basketball vs. Colgate – Christl Arena, West Point (Putnam), evening
- Cross County Center Pop‑Up Ice Skating – Yonkers, 10 AM–9:30 PM
- Orangetown & The Bicentennial Exhibit – Orangetown Historical Museum, Orangeburg, 10 AM–2 PM
- Jill Hoy: Narratives of Form & Color – Perry Lawson Fine Art, Nyack, 12 PM–5 PM
- New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers – Madison Square Garden (Mets isn’t in Hudson Valley but nearby), 7:30 PM
Sunday, January 4
- Teen Dungeons & Dragons – Ruth Keeler Memorial Library (5 PM)
- Legislative Organizational Meeting – Poughkeepsie (6 PM)
- Social Knitting Club – Ruth Keeler Library (11 AM)
- Pop‑Up Ice Skating – Cross County Center, Yonkers, still open (hours similar)
- 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – New World Stages: Stage 3, NY, 3 PM
Monday, January 5
- Teen Dungeons & Dragons – Ruth Keeler Memorial Library (5 PM)
- Legislative Organizational Meeting – Poughkeepsie (6 PM)
- Social Knitting Club – Ruth Keeler Library (11 AM)
- Social Knitting Club – Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, North Salem, 11 AM
- Teen Dungeons & Dragons – Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, North Salem, 5 PM
- New York Rangers vs. Utah Mammoth – Madison Square Garden (Rockland region), 7 PM
- The Dreaming Place (Vibraphone Concert) – The Angel, Nyack, 8–9:30 PM
Tuesday, January 6
- Three Kings Day Crafts – Westchester Children’s Museum (3–5 PM)
- Indoor Playground Program – Kingston Neighborhood Center
- Mother Goose Storytime – Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, North Salem, 10:30 AM
- Frosty Tuesday Open Mic – Maureen’s Jazz Cellar, Nyack, 8–11 PM
Wednesday, January 7
- Westchester Wednesday Music & Movement – Children’s Museum (10 AM)
- Virtual SAIL Exercise Class – Online (10 AM)
- Toddler Storytime – Ruth Keeler Library (10:30 AM)
- Connection Support Group – Ossining Public Library (Dutchess-area accessibility), 7 PM, also
- Stitch & B*tch at Rockland County Pride Center, Nyack, 7–9 PM
Thursday, January 8
- Fun with Puppets – Ruth Keeler Library (10:30 AM)
- Fun with Puppets – Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, North Salem, 10:30 AM
- Music & Movement for Toddlers – Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, North Salem, 11:30 AM
- Men’s Monthly Meetup (New Series) – Prohibition River, Nyack, 7–9 PM
As we settle into the fresh energy of the New Year, these events offer a wonderful chance to connect—with nature, culture, community, and each other. Bundle up, step out, and make the most of what the Hudson Valley has in store for a spirited week ahead!
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