Welcome to the Historic Hudson River Towns Events Calendar!
Organizations in Historic Hudson River Towns member communities are welcome to post events here free of charge. Events must be open to the public, with or without admission fees. Historic Hudson River Towns reserves the right to reject any event that is considered inappropriate for any reason. Please allow up to 24 hours after submission for event to be listed.
Submit your local events to the Historic Hudson River Towns (will require admin approval upon submission).
Educational
Follow the French Tour
Odell House Rochambeau Headquarters 425 Ridge Road, Hartsdale, NY, United StatesVisit three historic Revolutionary War sites in Westchester, where French troops camped during the final year of the war. Listen to the FREE AUDIO TOUR about the crucial French alliance with General George Washington and the Continental Army. Come learn about the French role in winning our war for independence, see their encampment sites, visit…
Bethel Cemetery & Croton’s Lost Cemeteries
Croton Free Library 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NYCemeteries are a record of our nation’s past. There is a rich collection of history located on their grounds. Here in our village we are fortunate to have fantastic examples of period gravestones dating back to the 1700s. Bethel Cemetery is a most charming space, located in the virtual center of our community, surrounded by…
Croton Point Nature & History Hike
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, United StatesCroton Point Park Naturalist John Phillips and Village of Croton Historian Marc Cheshire will lead hikes on Saturday, June 10 and June 17, at 9 a.m. to explore Croton Point’s history, natural history, archaeology and geology. The hikes will last roughly 1.5 to 2 hours. The events are free, registration is not required. Meet at…
Alvin Ailey Community Dance Workshop
Pierson Park 238 West Main Street, Tarrytown, NY, United StatesTo commemorate Juneteenth this year, Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs will present a community Dance Workshop celebrating Revelations, the legendary Alvin Ailey’s acclaimed must-see American masterpiece of hope, redemption and joy. The free intergenerational, interactive workshop at Tarrytown’s Pierson Park will be led by former company members, Renée Robinson and Amos Machanic with…
Croton Point History Hike
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, United StatesVillage of Croton Historian Marc Cheshire will lead a hike on Saturday, July 8, at 9 a.m. to explore Croton Point’s rich history. The hike will last roughly 1.5 to 2 hours. This event is free. Meet at the gate to the RV park, where parking is available. Ages 6 and up; wear sturdy shoes.…
The Destruction of Riverside Avenue
Croton Free Library 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NYIn September 1960 demolition began on Croton-on-Hudson’s waterfront business district to construct Route 9. Riverside Avenue, from the intersection with Maple up to Farrington Road, was rerouted and most of the old buildings demolished. By the time the project was completed, parts of residential streets from Benedict Boulevard in Harmon up to Wolf Road were…
Croton Point Nature & History Hike
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, United StatesCroton Point Park Naturalist John Phillips and Village of Croton Historian Marc Cheshire will lead a hike on Saturday, December 9, at 9 a.m. to explore Croton Point’s history, natural history, archaeology and geology. The hike will last roughly 1.5 to 2 hours. This event is free. Meet at the gate to the RV park,…
9th ANNUAL JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
Haverstraw African American Memorial Park Clinton Street, Haverstraw, New York, United StatesDon't miss the 9th Annual Juneteenth Celebration - Saturday, June 15, 2025 3PM at the Haverstraw African American Memorial Park. Join us for this year's main event - the unveiling of the Beacon of Hope Statue! Event also features music, vendors, food, kids' activities and more! Visit www.thehaac.com.
Revolution on the Hudson!
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, United StatesRevolution on the Hudson! Brings History to Life Free Event Features More than 100 Historic Reenactors, Craftspeople, Musicians, Soldiers on Horseback, Oxen Demonstrations and More On Saturday, November 9, from 11:00am - 4:00pm, the sounds of cannon fire and thundering hoofbeats from soldiers on horseback will bring history to life at Croton Point Park as “Revolution on…
Fall Book & Bake Sale
Croton Free Library 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NYThe next Croton Free Library Book & Bake Sale will take place Saturday, November 16th and Sunday, November 17th from 10am-3pm (early bird admission will be from 8am-10am on Saturday for $10). On Sunday, fill a Library Tote bag for just $20 (including the tote and all you can fit inside)! As in years past, the event will take place…
Fall Book & Bake Sale
Croton Free Library 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NYThe next Croton Free Library Book & Bake Sale will take place Saturday, November 16th and Sunday, November 17th from 10am-3pm (early bird admission will be from 8am-10am on Saturday for $10). On Sunday, fill a Library Tote bag for just $20 (including the tote and all you can fit inside)! As in years past, the event will take place…
Stephen Sondheim: An Afternoon of Song and Story
Shames JCC on the Hudson South Broadway, Tarrytown, New York, United StatesBroadway comes to The Ark in Tarrytown on Nov. 17, as Westchester’s newest performance venue hosts The Golden Ticket Series’ “Stephen Sondheim: An Afternoon of Song and Story.” Broadway Legend Jack Viertel delves into the history and song writing background of acclaimed lyricist and composer Stephen Sondheim, while a live orchestra and a quartet of professional singers…
Submit your local events to the Historic Hudson River Towns (will require admin approval upon submission).