Hudson Valley Weekend Events August 15-17

Hudson Valley Renegades Baseball: Country Night & Postgame Fireworks | Friday, August 15, 2025 | 7:05pm Kid Friendly - Boot-scootin' good time as the Renegades (High A- Yankees affiliate) take on the Aberdeen IronBirds! Special Country Night theme with the team wearing their Hudson Valley Big Apples uniforms celebrating New York State. Stay after the game for fireworks. Ticket prices vary | Heritage Financial Park, 1500 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls destinationdutchess.com

The Altamont Fair | Tuesday-Sunday, August 12-17, 2025 | 10:00am-10:00pm daily Kid Friendly - Classic county fair experience with rides, games, food, and entertainment running for six full days. Family fun with unlimited ride wristbands available. Daily specials offered throughout the week. $13 general admission, free for children under 11, $25 unlimited ride wristbands | Altamont Fairgrounds, 129 Grand St., Altamont altamontfair.com

New York Renaissance Faire | Saturdays & Sundays, August 16 - October 6, 2025 (plus Labor Day Monday) | 10:00am-7:00pm Kid Friendly - Step into the 16th century at Sterling Forest with authentic Renaissance atmosphere! Features thrilling jousts, live Dungeons & Dragons shows, glassblowing demonstrations, medieval-themed food (including famous turkey legs and pickles blessed by the Pickle Priest!), magicians, circus acts, and more fantastical entertainment. Perfect for anyone who loves history, fantasy, or just a good adventure. $20-275 | Sterling Forest 15385 Farden Road, Sterling, New York 13156| renfair.com/ny

Yoga on the Escarpment | Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 9:00am-10:00am - Hour-long yoga class led by Jennifer Newman at scenic Thacher State Park. Meet behind the Visitor Center - no hiking involved, just peaceful yoga with stunning escarpment views. Bring yoga mat and water bottle. Registration required via email or phone. Free | John Boyd Thacher State Park, 830 Thacher Park Rd, Voorheesville albany.org

49th Annual Jewish Music and Arts Festival | Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 12:00pm-6:00pm Kid Friendly - Full day of spirited celebration at Kensico Dam Plaza featuring headliner TLV Band (North America's premier Israeli music cover band), folk duo the Levins, Westchester Klezmer Reshtl, Israeli dancing, and juggler Ned Gelfars. Over 40 vendors offering crafts and jewelry, kosher food vendors, and WonderSparks puppet show for kids. Bring blankets or chairs for lawn seating. Rain or shine event with free admission and parking. Free | Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla parks.westchestergov.com

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