5 Ideas for Outdoor Fun in the Hudson Valley

September in the Hudson Valley: A Month of Outdoor Fun!

September is the time to get back outdoors. With the end of summer approaching and the weather starting to cool down, it’s a perfect time to plan a fun day full of outdoor activities. And what place is better suited for outdoor fun than the Hudson Valley and Catskills! Whether a weekend away or a quick day-trip upstate, here are some ideas for outdoor activities coming up this September…so you can plan your own outdoor adventures!

Hudson River Valley Ramble

Held every September, the Hudson River Valley Ramble is an event series that celebrates the history, culture and beautiful landscape of the Hudson Valley. Offering outdoor events on every weekend of September throughout the region, including guided walks, hikes, bike tours, kayak or canoe trips, family festivals, and river explorations – there are fun events to choose from for everyone in your family! 

Hudson River Valley Ramble
September 3/4, 10/11, 17/18, & 24/25, 2016
http://www.hudsonrivervalleyramble.com/ramble

Photo Courtesy of Hudson River Valley Ramble

Farmers Markets + Food Festivals

Farmers Markets and Food Festivals are still in full swing during the month of September. Weekly farmers markets in Kingston, Saugerties and Woodstock offer the freshest local produce around. The Hudson Valley Food Truck Festival has mouthwatering options for foodies of all ages. And if you haven’t already, make sure you check out Smorgasburg Upstate, for the ultimate combination of food and craft fairs.

Hudson Valley Food Trucks Festival
Cantine Field, Saugerties
Every third Thursday of the month- May 19 through Oct. 20 – 4:00pm – 9:30pm
https://www.facebook.com/hvfoodtrucks/

Kingston Uptown Farmers’ Market
266 Wall Street, Kingston
Every Saturday – May through November – 9:00am – 2:00pm
http://kingstonfarmersmarket.org/

Saugerties Farmer’s Market
115 Main Street, Saugerties
Every Saturday – May 28 – October 29 – 10:00am – 2:00pm
http://saugertiesfarmersmarket.com/

Smorgasburg Upstate
Hutton Brickyards
200 North Street, Kingston
Every Saturday, through October – 10:00am – 6:00pm
http://upstate.smorgasburg.com/

Woodstock Farm Festival
6 Maple Lane, Woodstock
Every Wednesday – June 1 – October 19 – 3:30pm – dusk
http://www.woodstockfarmfestival.com/

Kingston Farmers Market, Wall Street, Kingston

Outdoor Arts + Music Events

Spend the day visiting one of the largest collections of contemporary outdoor sculptures in the country at Storm King Art Center. Enjoy the music of icon John Ashton of the Psychedelic Furs, as he plays with his new band, Satellite Paradiso at Opus 40 sculpture park for their Labor Day celebration.

Storm King Art Center
New Windsor
http://stormking.org/

Satellite Paradiso at Opus 40
50 Fite Road, Saugerties
Saturday, September 3 – 5:00pm – 7:00pm
http://www.opus40.org/events/satellite/

Storm King Art Center

Winery Tours and Events

Make a day trip to visit the Shawangunk Wine Trail, a group of 15 small wineries located between the Hudson River and the Shawangunk Mountains. Or visit the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest in Rhinebeck for wine tastings and purchasing from local vendors.

Shawangunk Wine Trail
http://www.shawangunkwinetrail.com/

Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest
Dutchess Co. Fairgrounds – Rhinebeck
September 10-11
http://www.hudsonvalleywinefest.com/

Shawangunk Wine Trail

Historic Walking Tours

A visit to New Paltz’s historic homes on Huguenot Street or a walking tour of historic Kingston will transport you to the 1600’s to experience the heritage and culture of two of New York State’s first settlements.

Historic Huguenot Street
New Paltz
http://www.huguenotstreet.org/

Walking Tours of Historic Kingston
Kingston
First Saturday of the month, May through October,
departing at 1 p.m. from the FHK Gallery, corner of Wall and Main Streets
http://www.fohk.org/welcome/discover-kingston/walking-tours/

Kingston’s Historic Stockade District