As the Hudson Valley shakes off the last of winter and Westchester welcomes the first hints of spring, the week of March 7–12 arrives packed with local energy, cultural celebrations, and family‑friendly fun. From maple‑sugaring festivities that mark one of the region’s sweetest seasonal traditions—like Maple Saturday at Lenoir Preserve on March 7—to live music, art, food, and St. Patrick’s Day events lighting up towns across the county, there’s something happening in nearly every corner of the valley. March is one of the busiest months for community gatherings here, with annual events, performances, and nature programs filling calendars throughout Westchester and the Hudson Valley.
Whether you’re looking to explore the outdoors, enjoy a local festival, dive into a creative workshop, or plan an early‑spring outing with family and friends, this week offers countless ways to get out and experience the best our region has to offer. Here’s what’s happening from March 7 through March 12—so you can start planning your week of Hudson Valley adventures.
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Westchester County Events
Westchester Comedy Club (multiple dates) — Tre Angelina, White Plains / Rye Grill & Bar
Mommy & Me: Animals & Nature Westmoreland Sanctuary, Mount Kisco March 6
Stop In and Sketch Hudson River Museum, Yonkers March 6
Maple Munchies: For Kids Muscoot Farm, Katonah March 7
The Jungle Book – Sensory Friendly Performance Paramount Hudson Valley, Peekskill March 7
Hello, Dolly! (Family‑friendly musical) Yorktown Stage, Yorktown Heights March 6–7
The Jungle Book – Sensory Friendly Performance Paramount Hudson Valley, Peekskill March 7
Maple Munchies for Kids Muscoot Farm, Katonah March 7
Saturday Open Studio (Hands‑on art for families) Katonah Museum of Art March 7
Saturday Morning Family Series (Theater, magic, puppetry) The Center for Performing Arts, Rhinebeck March 7
Maple Sugar Tours (Tap trees & learn syrup making) Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Cornwall March 7–8
Mommy & Me: Animals & Nature Westmoreland Sanctuary, Mount Kisco March 6
Little Sprouts Storytime (Babies & Toddlers) Bedford Hills Free Library March 6
2026 Maple Sugar Tours Hudson Highlands, Cornwall March 7–8
Mount Kisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade Main St., Mount Kisco March 8
Dancing with The Celts Paramount Hudson Valley, Peekskill March 8
Guided Meditation – Sgrafitto Workshop Slip Studio March 12
Mount Kisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade Main St., Mount Kisco March 8 Floats, bagpipers, Irish pride, and community groups.
Dancing with The Celts Paramount Hudson Valley, Peekskill March 8 An Irish dance + live music performance celebrating Irish heritage.
Northern Westchester/Putnam St. Patrick’s Day Parade Mahopac (close to Westchester border) March 8 Includes bagpipers, community leaders, first responders, and performers.
The Jungle Book – Sensory Friendly Show Peekskill March 7
Maple Munchies for Kids Muscoot Farm, Katonah March 7
Putnam County Events
31st Annual Maple Celebration 2026 Taconic Outdoor Education Center March 7
Northern Westchester–Putnam St. Patrick’s Day Parade Route 6 & Croton Falls Rd., Mahopac March 8
Garrison Art Center Exhibitions: Wild Woods & In Suspect Terrain Garrison Art Center March 8
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee New World Stages, NYC (Putnam‑related event) March 12
Northern Westchester–Putnam St. Patrick’s Day Parade Route 6 & Croton Falls Road, Mahopac March 8 (2–7 p.m.) A major annual celebration of Irish heritage.
31st Annual Maple Celebration at Taconic Outdoor Education Center While not strictly St. Patrick’s themed, this is a popular seasonal family tradition during parade weekend and often paired with Irish festivities locally. Taconic Outdoor Education Center March 7
Dutchess County Events
Art Exhibition Opening: “Weird Sisters” – Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, Feb 25 (exhibit runs into March)
Galen Pittman Jazz Quartet Stissing Center, Pine Plains March 6
Family Table – Kids & Parent Duo Cooking Class Dutchess County Regional Chamber Event March 6
Flavors of Motion – Adult Cooking Class Dutchess Chamber Event March 7
2026 Annual GALA Dutchess Chamber Event March 7
Saturday Morning Family Series Center for Performing Arts, Rhinebeck March 7
Women’s Wellness Retreat (Some programs suitable for teens) Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie March 7
Cook & Connect Dinner Dutchess Chamber Event March 9
HV Women’s Leadership Alliance – International Women’s Day: Give to Gain Dutchess County March 10
Hudson Valley Job Fair Dutchess County March 12
A Taste Beneath the Tent Dutchess County March 12
31st Annual Dutchess County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Location: Wappingers Falls March 7 Featuring floats, marching bands, themed decorations, and an Emerald Ball.
- Maple Sugar Tours (Irish-season family tradition) Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Cornwall (Hudson Valley region) March 7–8 A common family activity paired with St. Patrick’s celebrations.
Rockland County Events
“Bending the Arc” Art Exhibition — Perry Lawson Fine Art, Nyack
Caleb Weintraub: Both Sides of the Mirror (Art Exhibition) Perry Lawson Fine Art, Nyack March 6
Voices on the Hudson Presents Cold Chocolate The Angel Nyack March 6
Orangetown Bicentennial Exhibit: Democracy to Disco (Ongoing) Orangetown Historical Museum & Archives March 7
Bending the Arc (Art Exhibition) Perry Lawson Fine Art, Nyack March 7
St. Patrick’s Day Mall Crawl The Nanuet Town Centre March 7
Queen of Bohemia Predicts Own Death – Eve Kahn Lecture Harmony Hall, Sloatsburg March 8
At Play: A Family Concert – The Emperor’s New Clothes The Angel Nyack March 8
You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine (Film Screening) Rivertown Film March 11
Free Homeschool Track & Field Practice Torne Valley Sports Bubble, Suffern March 6
Family Bingo Night Shake It Off, Scarsdale (Rockland-accessible) March 6
- St. Patrick’s Day Mall Crawl Nanuet Town Centre March 7 (1–4 p.m.) Family‑friendly Irish celebration with activities, vendors, and themed fun.
- Rockland County St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Upcoming but notable (This parade is later in the month but is one of NY’s largest; included for awareness.) Pearl River March 22
Orange County Events
Winter Afternoon Tea (Saturdays) — The Thayer Hotel, West Point
Uncle Shoehorn’s March Grateful Dead Invitational Blue Arrow Farm March 6
Chef & Winemaker Dinner Series: Coastal Food Fair City Winery (Orange County) March 6
Trivia Night @ Angry Orchard Angry Orchard, Walden March 6
Soons Orchards March Farm Dinner Soons Orchards March 6
Nacho Average Comedy Night Orange County (location per listing) March 6
Latin Night at Silk Factory Silk Factory, Newburgh March 6
Maple Sugar Tours Various Orange County locations March 7–15 (within range: 7–12)
Cabin Fever Orange County March 7–8
Author & Influencer Signing: Claire Saffitz Blue Arrow Farm March 7
Cabin Fever (Family event) Various Orange County locations March 7–8
Author & Influencer Signing: Claire Saffitz Blue Arrow Farm March 7 (Kid‑friendly atmosphere)
Wednesday Night Trivia (Family variations available) Orange County venues March 11
Wednesday Night Trivia Night Various OC locations March 11
March Business for Breakfast – Emerging Technologies Orange Chamber Event March 12
Ribbon Cutting: Memorable Moments Event Venue Orange County March 12
Hudson Valley–Wide Events
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