June 9, 2013
Block Party in Celebration of Diversity | Festivals
Music, dance, comedy, children’s activities, food and drinks at this free “family friendly” community event representing Kingston’s African-American, Greek-American, Irish-American, Jewish-American, Latino-American and Norwegian-American cultures.
Children’s activities include arts and crafts, games, singing and storytelling.
A wide variety of ethnic foods are available for purchase, as will “all-American” foods such as hamburgers and hot dogs.
June 8, 2013
Second Annual Retro Rally Car & Motorcycle Show/ Art Show | Festivals
Cornell Street Studios is proud to present the the Second Annual Retro Rally Car & Motorcycle Show/ Art Show! Come dressed in your best retro: prizes for Best Dressed. Live Music, Food & Fun! The event is held from 1:00 -6:00 p.m. For more information please Cornell St. Studios at (845) 331-0191 or visit them online at: www.cornellstreetstudios.com Rain date June 22nd.
Kingston Kayak Festival | Festivals
June 8th – The Kingston Kayak Festival will be held from 10:00 a.m-4:00 p.m. at Kingston Point Beach. For more information please visit: www.kingstonparksandrec.org
June 1, 2013
CCEUC Centennial Celebration in Kingston Plaza | Festivals
Festivities will begin at 9:00am with the annual Master Gardeners Great Plant Swap and Sale followed by opening ceremonies for the Centennial Celebration at 11:00am. Lots of great family activities are planned including food vendors and a variety of live music featuring Rich Hines, Ratboy Jr., The Old Double E, Mister Kick, and Rich Hines until 3:00pm. An art show in the Education Center from 5:30pm to 7:30pm will feature Ulster County themed artwork from various local artists and live jazz by guitarist James Kopp.
May 17, 2013
Night Market in the Historic Waterfront District | Festivals
The Historic Rondout Waterfront District presents a Night Market. Enjoy a Parisian-style antique market, special food and restaurant special, an outdoor crafts fair, a pop-up art show, a photo booth, live music, wine tastings, historic tours & more. Look for bright lights & tents on Broadway between McEntee and the Waterfront. For more information please contact: Kingstonmsm@gmail.com or call: (845) 338 – 8473.
May 4, 2013
Cinco de Mayo Festival | Festivals
The 13th Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival will be held from noon till 9:00 p.m. at Casa Villa Restaurant located at 395 Albany Avenue. Join us for music, food, and a celebration of culture. For more information please contact: Jose` Villa at (845) 331-7646.
January 12, 2013
WinterFest | Festivals
WinterFest at Kingston’s Hasbrouck Park
Hasbrouck Park, Delaware Avenue in Kingston
January 12, 2013 10:00am- 2:00pm
The City of Kingston Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of Forsyth Nature Center are excited to announce WinterFest 2013! There will be free snowshoeing lessons and hikes which include history of snowshoeing, basics of learning the sport, animal tracking, winter survival and fun at 11, 12 and 1pm, led by Parks and Recreation Department Environmental Educators with snowshoes provided. A variety of children’s arts and crafts will also be available inside at the Hasbrouck Park Stone Building. There will also be warm beverages and food to munch on. This event is free; however certain crafts and food have nominal fees which will help support the Forsyth Nature Center. This event is part of the department’s Use your Parks Campaign, sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extensions, Creating Healthy Places Program.
December 31, 2012
Uptown Kingston’s New Year’s Eve ʻ1913ʼ Celebration | Community
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Uptown Kingston’s New Year’s Eve ʻ1913ʼ Celebration! This neighborhood-wide event will re-imagine the Historic Stockade District as it was 100 years ago. To celebrate the New Year and say goodbye to what has been a very good year for Uptown Kingston, several businesses have united to present a neighborhood-wide celebration themed as if it were a century ago, complete with pre-prohibition style drinks, food, music, and entertainment.
Beginning at 7:00 p.m., Boitsonʼs, Duo Bistro, Stockade Tavern, & BSP Lounge (all within a block of each other) will simultaneously be hosting era-specific festivities and providing gift/discounts to those patrons who are dressed “appropriately” in period outfits. The evening will culminate with the first ever “Ball Drop” at the corner of N. Front and Wall Streets (which will be closed to traffic all evening.) And the events will continue well into the New Year!
For the full schedule and more info, click here
December 16, 2012
Saint Nicholas Festival | Festivals
The Old Dutch Church is pleased to host the Saint Nicholas Festival and Community Christmas Carol Sing-Along. Come hear the Dutch legend of St. Nicholas (also called Sinterklaas) and enjoy the Christmas Carol sing-along. Refreshments of Dutch Windmill Cookies, Coffee & Cocoa will follow. This event will be held at 4:00 p.m. The Church is located at 272 Wall Street in the Historic Stockade District, Uptown. For more information on the Old Dutch Church please visit their website at: www.olddutchchurch.org or call: (845)338-6759.
December 7, 2012
Uptown Holiday Open House | Community
The Uptown Holiday Open House in the Historic Stockade District will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Free stockings will be given to the first 1,000 people. Santa will be at the North Front Street Pole!
Horse and buggy rides will be available as well as goodies from participating shops. All participating stores will be tagged with balloons in front. Enjoy a Holiday Parade. Visit boutiques & shops, restaurants & cafes, galleries, historic sites, museums, & more. Call Linda at Full Circle Boutique for more information: (845) 338-2876.
