The area north of New York City has drawn artists home since the early 1900s. Visit a coffee shop and you'll hear artists discussing their projects. Our restaurants and cafés are hung with art. Not a weekend goes by without a gallery opening, theatrical opening, or concert. The Hudson Valley and Catskills Region's art workshops offer something transformative: the chance to learn everything from ancient stone carving techniques to modern candle making from truly skilled artists, inspired by the natural beauty all around us and by one another. In addition to being the local experts in Upstate Real Estate, many of us at Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty have creative pursuits outside of our careers. We curated a short list of workshops in the area…

Let's embrace the chill of the Catskills and Hudson Valley this winter season with enthusiasm! Yes, January and February might have the chilliest temperatures of the year, temperatures that on occasion might make your phone shut down in protest, but that's ok! Why? Because the region offers up so many cozy doom-scroll alternatives that you could blithely drop that phone in the Hudson River and not miss it until March. While the rest of the world complains about winter, let’s put on our layers and puffy coats and treat the single-digit degree days as a communal challenge. Sure, you could stay home under a blanket, people do it – or you could join us for two months of concerts, walks, learning opportunities, and other events that will have you fighting

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November in the Catskills brings a magical transition – autumn’s final colorful leaves give way to dustings of snow on the mountain peaks and the crisp fall air transitions to just a little bit nippy. While the Hudson Valley does quiet down a bit after peak fall foliage, those in the know understand that November is when our region gets comfy-cozy with indoor markets, festive pre-holiday celebrations, and intimate arts events that showcase the best of our creative community. Whether you're seeking the warmth of a farm-to-table harvest dinner, the excitement of a local makers’ market, or the serenity of a late-autumn hike in search of a new species of lichen, our curated guide to November 2024 events in the Hudson Valley and Catskills proves that

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The most beautiful season in the Catskills and the mid-Hudson Valley is the autumn – we feel ok about making that pronouncement. The weather is cooling down, but October is inarguably the month with the hottest Upstate NY events! If you want to see the changing colors of the trees, eat some great food, or experience the art and culture of Upstate, we here at Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty, like a comfy cashmere hoodie - have you covered! It’s sweater weather Upstate, here are our picks for the best place to wear your favorite this October 2024.

 

 

Featured Event Columbus Day Weekend, Saturday, October 12th & Sunday, October 13th

Windham’s 30th Annual Autumn Affair

Where: Main Street, Windham

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Welcome, fellow adventurers, culture connoisseurs, and accidental tourists who took a right turn while searching Upstate Real Estate on our website and ended up on our Hudson Valley and Catskills events blog! As we round out the end of February and catapult ourselves into March 2024 - the air is snow-filled, culture is happening, songs are being sung, artwork hung, sap is starting to flow, and we're finding our way through this season of not quite knowing how many layers we'll need with our Upstate NY fashion sense intact, on point even! (As real estate agents we know how to pick a pair of snow boots that will work in a casual dining situation!) If you're looking for something to do this weekend, great - you've stumbled upon the right spot! 

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It's time for our monthly roundup of events! Looking outside any window in the Hudson Valley and Catskill Region this morning you'll see a blanket of snow. That means that all the Upstate winter activities we love are a go! Right now you can ski, skate, snowshoe, winter hike, sled or have a snowball fight. You can also attend any of these events across the Upstate counties that local organizations have planned to brighten our short days whether we have snow or not. We've picked out a few events that look like a good time.There are monsters, there's 1960s pop art, lots of planting, ice sculpture, basket making, print making and some exciting performances. Enjoy! Ready to make this area your home? As the local experts in Upstate real estate we're your

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As winter settles in, the Hudson Valley and Catskills regions gear up to throw down some great holiday and seasonal events. Forget the marshmallow fluff – we're talking about everything from charming, lit-up villages to local markets that would make even the Grinch crack a smile. As The Local Experts in Upstate Real Estate we're spilling the beans on the most happening holiday gatherings in the Counties we serve. So, whether you're a local looking for new traditions or a visitor wanting to dive into the holiday spirit - we've got your ticket to the festivities that matter. Let's cut the tinsel and dive into the real deal holiday scene in the Hudson Valley and Catskills.

 

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The Turkey Trots

Where: Across the

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Yes! It is fall, fall, fall! Upstate, that means that everyone gets an extra bump in energy. The constant sugar-high from all the apples, apple cider doughnuts, and artisanal mac and cheese on offer everywhere plus the crispy air makes for what feels like a brisk six weeks before the holidays set in. Our favorite events take place in late September and October. Everywhere you go there is a tasty treat to be had and a trail to take that is wonderfully different this time of year. This isn't an exhaustive list of what's going on in the coming weeks (by any means) but these are our recommendations for getting the best taste of the region and the season. 

As the local experts in Real Estate, we're always looking for events, large and small, to share

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As the summer's warmth gives way to the crispy days of early fall, sweater weather begins in the Catskills and Hudson Valley regions. Shake out your cashmere crewnecks (we're not ready to commit to the turtlenecks yet), and get ready for the kaleidoscopic of events that accompany the shifting colors of the leaves in early fall here. From the vibrant harvest festivals like Saugerties' Garlic Festival that pay homage to the bounties of the season, to art walks that give art lovers the chance to explore the towns of the region as they drive while gaining an understanding of the lives and homes of the local artists they admire, September and early October in the Catskills and Hudson Valley promiss an enriching tapestry of experiences to choose from.

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Barbie, the good, the bad, and the ugly, medieval soldiers, bees, Berlin burlesquers, and great clouds of color make up our August 2023 roundup of Catskill and Hudson Valley events. If you're looking for something to do this weekend in the Catskills, look here.

Wednesday, July 26th & Wednesday, July 2nd

Intro To Fencing

Where: Goshen, NY

Let's start with something completely out of the ordinary! Fencing isn't exactly a common hobby - but it's cool! This is fencing derived from the study of books and treatises of historical fencing masters from Europe. HOW could that NOT be interesting? Plus...swords! Kudos to the Goshen Public Library for having this niche event on their calendar.

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