Arts & Culture Events

Join us at Van Dusen’s for an evening honoring East Durham’s own Blossom Dearie—internationally acclaimed jazz pianist, vocalist, and composer. Enjoy the music, and sip on mocktails, beer, and wine available for purchase.

Join the museum staff for a special preview of ON TREES

Family day at Thomas Cole

A dance showcase featuring waving, fusion belly dance, poetry and more

The Athens Cultural Center’s 2025 Summer Music Series returns with four free concerts celebrating the soundscape of the Hudson Valley. Held at Night School and Athens Riverfront Park, the series features indie pop artist Ciarra Fragale (June 21), lo-fi songwriter Hen in the Foxhouse (July 19), the immersive art choir The Goddess Party (August 16), and genre-blending favorites The Big Takeover (September 20). Each performance includes youth engagement opportunities through open sound checks and artist Q&As. With intimate settings and dynamic talent, the series invites audiences to experience live music as both celebration and connection.

Celebrate the longest day of the year at the Catskill Summer Solstice Celebration! This family-friendly event transforms Main Street into a pedestrian-only celebration zone from the northern corner of Main Street down to Bridge Street on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 4 PM to 10 PM in the Village of Catskill.

June 21st, 7-9 PM (gates open at 5:30 PM)

Join us for another educational Sunday Salon

Kick off summer with a short lecture on the region’s historic gardens, followed by a museum and grounds tour. Join Master Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension to explore 19th-century garden design, flowers, herbs, and medicinal plants. The presentation begins inside the museum and concludes with a walk through the site's historic plantings.

Our annual fundraiser and summer party