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Wed 18 Jun
Dorraine Scofield
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Every Wednesday from May 28 through August 27, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation welcomes an eclectic mix of talented local musicians into the park to bring Walkway Over the Hudson's Ulster Welcome Center Plaza to life with free live music from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday night concerts represent a variety of genres including blues, jazz, pop , country and Irish music. Concerts are open to everyone and suitable for all ages. Bring chairs and blankets!
Registration: Not required
Thu 19 Jun
Jim Pospisil, Hudson Valley Folk Guild
Thursday, June 19, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Every Thursday from May 29 through August 28, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation welcome talented musicians from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild and beyond to bring Walkway Over the Hudson's Ulster Welcome Center Plaza to life with free live music from 6-7 p.m. Concerts are open to everyone and suitable for all ages. Bring chairs and blankets!
Registration: Not required
Fri 20 Jun
First Day Of Summer Kickoff Concert
Friday, June 20, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Celebrate the start of summer with a free kickoff concert at Walkway Over the Hudson! The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation present "The Local Jam" live at the Ulster Welcome Center in Highland. "The Local Jam" band are local Hudson Valley musicians covering the top bands, artists and one-hit wonders over the past several decades! Our song sets will have you singing along and swaying to the beat of your favorite classic songs from the 60's, 70's,80's and 90's!! Three sisters, who have been singing and harmonizing with each other since childhood, along with male vocalists, bass, keyboards, drums, and guitarist accompaniment. Free and open to the public for all ages.
Registration: Not required
Sun 22 Jun
Walkway Connections: Oh, Freedom! Quilt Exhibit
Sunday, June 22, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
The Mid-Hudson Antislavery History Project (MHAHP) and the Oh, Freedom! Quilting Project present a short slide show of the history of slavery and antislavery in Dutchess County. On display are commemorative history quilts that were created by local quilt circles and invited quilt artists. There is also a simple make and take project available for community participation. The quilts will be on display from 1 – 3:30 p.m. so the public will have the opportunity to learn about the art and the history from those involved with this project. The Walkway Connections presentation begins at 2 p.m. This event takes place at the East Gate Plaza in Poughkeepsie (61 Parker Avenue). It is free to attend and appropriate for all ages.
Registration: Not required
Wed 25 Jun
O’Sullivan’s March
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Every Wednesday from May 28 through August 27, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation welcomes an eclectic mix of talented local musicians into the park to bring Walkway Over the Hudson's Ulster Welcome Center Plaza to life with free live music from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday night concerts represent a variety of genres including blues, jazz, pop , country and Irish music. Concerts are open to everyone and suitable for all ages. Bring chairs and blankets!
Registration: Not required
Thu 26 Jun
Lark, Hudson Valley Folk Guild
Thursday, June 26, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Every Thursday from May 29 through August 28, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation welcome talented musicians from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild and beyond to bring Walkway Over the Hudson's Ulster Welcome Center Plaza to life with free live music from 6-7 p.m. Concerts are open to everyone and suitable for all ages. Bring chairs and blankets!
Registration: Not required
Sat 28 Jun
Movies Under the Walkway
Saturday, June 28, 2025 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Movies Under the Walkway is back with free all-ages films screening outdoors in Upper Landing Park (83 N. Water Street, Poughkeepsie). No tickets or registration required. The park opens at 7 p.m. and the movie begins at approximately 8:30 p.m. Free parking is available at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum and Poughkeepsie Train Station. Sunshine only, no rain dates. Bring your own blankets and chairs.
Registration: Not required
Wed 02 Jul
Bob Stump
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Concerts are held on the Ulster County side, under the pavilion next to the park's office. Concerts are weather permitting. FREE.
Registration: Not required
Thu 03 Jul
Elly Wininger, Hudson Valley Folk Guild
Thursday, July 3, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Concerts are held on the Ulster County side, under the pavilion next to the park's office. Concerts are weather permitting. FREE.
Registration: Not required
Fri 04 Jul
July 4th Fireworks Spectacular
Friday, July 4, 2025 06:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
This Independence Day, Friends of the Walkway invites the community to experience the City of Poughkeepsie 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular from eye level - 212 feet above the Hudson River on the world's longest elevated pedestrian bridge. On Friday, July 4 at 6 p.m., Walkway Over the Hudson will open exclusively to ticket holders offering panoramic twilight views and an unforgettable perspective on the professional fireworks show. Tickets sell out every year and will not be available for purchase on-site during the event. Don't miss out! Secure your tickets today at walkway.org/fireworks!
Registration: Required
Wed 09 Jul
Youngblood Trio
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Concerts are held on the Ulster County side, under the pavilion next to the park's office. Concerts are weather permitting. FREE.
Registration: Not required
Thu 10 Jul
MartinTullyKlein, Hudson Valley Folk Guild
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Concerts are held on the Ulster County side, under the pavilion next to the park's office. Concerts are weather permitting. FREE.
Registration: Not required
Sat 12 Jul
Movies Under the Walkway
Saturday, July 12, 2025 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Movies Under the Walkway is back with free all-ages films screening outdoors in Upper Landing Park (83 N. Water Street, Poughkeepsie). No tickets or registration required. The park opens at 7 p.m. and the movie begins at approximately 8:30 p.m. Free parking is available at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum and Poughkeepsie Train Station. Sunshine only, no rain dates. Bring your own blankets and chairs.
Registration: Not required
Wed 16 Jul
Juice Box
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Concerts are held on the Ulster County side, under the pavilion next to the park's office. Concerts are weather permitting. FREE.
Registration: Not required
Thu 17 Jul
Bob Stanhope, Hudson Valley Folk Guild
Thursday, July 17, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Concerts are held on the Ulster County side, under the pavilion next to the park's office. Concerts are weather permitting. FREE.
Registration: Not required
Sun 20 Jul
Flag Changing Ceremony
Sunday, July 20, 2025 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
The American Legion Post 739 organize and present monthly Flag Changing Ceremonies on the Walkway to honor our region's veterans and their service to our country. These events are open to all who wish to attend.
Registration: Not required
Wed 23 Jul
Tara O'Grady
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Concerts are held on the Ulster County side, under the pavilion next to the park's office. Concerts are weather permitting. FREE.
Registration: Not required
Thu 24 Jul
Cheryl and Kurt, Hudson Valley Folk Guild
Thursday, July 24, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Concerts are held on the Ulster County side, under the pavilion next to the park's office. Concerts are weather permitting. FREE.
Registration: Not required
Sat 26 Jul
Walkway Connections (For Kids): Hudson River Fish Prints
Saturday, July 26, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Rubber fish prints have been carved out with native Hudson River species. Paint, stamp, and decorate your own fish painting at this fun, free Walkway Connections event on Saturday, July 26 from 7-8 p.m. at the Ulster Welcome Center (87 Haviland Road, Highland). Led by Amy Oblitas Rojas and Jackie Brooks, both educators at the Norrie Point Environmental Center. They are involved with both the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Student Conservation Association. All Walkway Connections events are free to attend with no RSVP required.
Registration: Not required
Sat 26 Jul
Movies Under the Walkway
Saturday, July 26, 2025 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Movies Under the Walkway is back with free all-ages films screening outdoors in Upper Landing Park (83 N. Water Street, Poughkeepsie). No tickets or registration required. The park opens at 7 p.m. and the movie begins at approximately 8:30 p.m. Free parking is available at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum and Poughkeepsie Train Station. Sunshine only, no rain dates. Bring your own blankets and chairs.
Registration: Not required
Sat 26 Jul
Walkway At Night
Saturday, July 26, 2025 08:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Friends of the Walkway is pleased to offer the opportunity to enjoy amazing Hudson Valley views after dark from 212 feet above the Hudson River at Walkway at Night. With the moon hanging high in the sky and the Mid-Hudson Bridge twinkling in the distance, there is truly nothing like a twilight evening on the World's Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge. Our friends from the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association will be on-bridge with telescopes to view the night sky (weather permitting). Reserve your ticket for entry at walkway.org/walkwayatnight.
Registration: Required
Wed 30 Jul
Indigo Trio
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Concerts are held on the Ulster County side, under the pavilion next to the park's office. Concerts are weather permitting. FREE.
Registration: Not required
Thu 31 Jul
Betty and the Baby Boomers, Hudson Valley Folk Guild
Thursday, July 31, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Concerts are held on the Ulster County side, under the pavilion next to the park's office. Concerts are weather permitting. FREE.
Registration: Not required
Wed 06 Aug
Karl Allweier
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Concerts are held on the Ulster County side, under the pavilion next to the park's office. Concerts are weather permitting. FREE.
Registration: Not required
Thu 07 Aug
Maggie Rothwell, Hudson Valley Folk Guild
Thursday, August 7, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Concerts are held on the Ulster County side, under the pavilion next to the park's office. Concerts are weather permitting. FREE.
Registration: Not required
Wed 13 Aug
Raquel & The Wildflowers
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Concerts are held on the Ulster County side, under the pavilion next to the park's office. Concerts are weather permitting. FREE.
Registration: Not required
Thu 14 Aug
Grampa Joe's Washboard Band, Hudson Valley Folk Guild
Thursday, August 14, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Concerts are held on the Ulster County side, under the pavilion next to the park's office. Concerts are weather permitting. FREE.
Registration: Not required
Wed 20 Aug
Straight -Ahead Jazz Trio
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Concerts are held on the Ulster County side, under the pavilion next to the park's office. Concerts are weather permitting. FREE.
Registration: Not required
Thu 21 Aug
Andy Shapiro, Hudson Valley Folk Guild
Thursday, August 21, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Concerts are held on the Ulster County side, under the pavilion next to the park's office. Concerts are weather permitting. FREE.
Registration: Not required
Wed 27 Aug
Dylan Doyle
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Concerts are held on the Ulster County side, under the pavilion next to the park's office. Concerts are weather permitting. FREE.
Registration: Not required
Thu 28 Aug
Hudson Valley Folk Guild Song Circle
Thursday, August 28, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Concerts are held on the Ulster County side, under the pavilion next to the park's office. Concerts are weather permitting. FREE.
Registration: Not required