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Kaal Rock Park

Our free waterfront concert series kicks off with AME Arcana at Kaal Rock Park. Bring a folding chair or blanket and join us for a sunset concert. AME Arcana is a high-energy glam-rock band led by AME Spins. The 1915 Wine Cellar and Hudson Valley Falafel will be on hand to make your late afternoon picnic complete.&nbsp; &nbsp;Rain location; Darkside Records, 32 Cannon St., Poughkeepsie. Presented with support from The City of Poughkeepsie and Central Hudson.&nbsp; Follow Kaal Rock Park Concerts on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

Local Event: Kaal Rock Park Concert Series

Dutchess County

Poughkeepsie

New York

Kaal Rock Park Concert Series

Our free waterfront concert series kicks off with AME Arcana at Kaal Rock Park. Bring a folding chair or blanket and join us...

HV Pickleball

Join the action at this premier pickleball tournament featuring singles, doubles, and mixed categories for all participants, including a dedicated 55+ Seniors division. Early bird registration starts at just $45 for members, and competitors can take advantage of special discounts for entering multiple events.

Local Event: The Big Dill Classic Pickleball Tournament

The Big Dill Classic Pickleball Tournament

Join the action at this premier pickleball tournament featuring singles, doubles, and mixed categories for all participants,...

Free sunset jazz concert in Kaal Rock Park, a small waterfront park on the Hudson in Poughkeepsie.&nbsp; Bring a chair or blanket and chill with The Desmond Teague Quartet.&nbsp; The 1915 Wine Cellar will be on hand with wine, beer and soft drinks and Hudson Valley Falafel can serve you up a quick picnic. This free concert series is presented with the support of The City of Poughkeepsie and Central Hudson.&nbsp; The rain location is Darkside Records, 32 Cannon St., 2nd floor theater.&nbsp; Follow Kaal Rock Park Concerts on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

Local Event: Kaal Rock Park Concerts

Kaal Rock Park Concerts

Free sunset jazz concert  in Kaal Rock Park, a small waterfront park on the Hudson in Poughkeepsie.  Bring a chair or blanket...

Jay Estate

The Jay Heritage Center in Rye, New York will celebrate America at 250 with a toast to Jay Medal honorees Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed, the Carl M. Loeb University Professor at Harvard University and award-winning Lincoln historian Harold Holzer.
The Jay Medal for Service was created in 2012 to recognize individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment to and engagement with their community mirroring the multifaceted contributions of John Jay and his descendants. These honorees have demonstrated through their life's work that our shared narratives as a country, complicated as they are, can be better illuminated through the highest caliber of ongoing scholarship and advocacy. Honorees are selected for their excellence in the fields of American history, environmental stewardship, social justice or civic engagement.
Joining the celebration will be Chief Judge of the State of New York and the New York Court of Appeals, Honorable Rowan D. Wilson and historian and philanthropist Elihu Rose who will present the awards at JHC's annual Soirée. Special guests will include David Blight, Frank Cogliano, Joanne Freeman, and Beverly Gage.

The Jay Medal Soirée will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Jay Estate from 5:30-9:30pm. Cocktails, dinner, award ceremony and dancing. Cocktail Attire.
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Local Event: Jay Medal Soirée

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Jay Medal Soirée

The Jay Heritage Center in Rye, New York will celebrate America at 250 with a toast to Jay Medal honorees Pulitzer...

Free waterfront concert on the Hudson River at Kaal Rock Park.&nbsp; For our final concert of the season at Kaal Rock Park, we will present NY State of Ska! Four NY ska bands have teamed up this summer to tour the state.&nbsp; The Abruptors from Buffalo, Girth Control from Albany, The Doomstompers from Queens and Poughkeepsie's own Ben Basile have been making the rounds with their distinct takes on ska, rocksteady, ska-punk and reggae.&nbsp; Poughkeepsie will be their final stop - don't miss it!&nbsp; &nbsp;The 1915 Wine Cellar and Hudson Valley Falafel will be on hand so you can make it an afternoon picnic.&nbsp; Bring a chair or blanket.Kaal Rock Park Conserts are presented with the support of The City of Poughkeepsie and Central Hudson.&nbsp; The rain location is the 2nd floor theater at Darkside Records, 32 Cannon St.&nbsp; Follow Kaal Rock Park Concerts on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

Free waterfront concert on the Hudson River at Kaal Rock Park.  For our final concert of the season at Kaal Rock Park, we will...

Apple Greens Golf Course

Celebrate a great day on the golf green with your fellow players. Enjoy great food, cold drinks, and the chance to win big in our&nbsp;raffles and auctions&nbsp;— all while supporting our mission to rebuild lives in our community.
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Local Event: Chip in To Rebuild Golf Tournament

Chip in To Rebuild Golf Tournament

Celebrate a great day on the golf green with your fellow players. Enjoy great food, cold drinks, and the chance to win big in...

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