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Every XYZ Day
Some events repeat weekly. Here are a few:
TUESDAYS:
Beacon’s Backyard Free Breakfast: 6:30am-10:30pm
Hot, freshly made breakfast for anyone in need. Come as you are. Eat what you like. Take some home if you need to.
Hudson Valley Food Hall/Roosevelt Bar: 8pm-12pm
Tito’s Tuesdays. Queeraoke, hosted by @Manriahcarey and drinks by @sirejon
WEDNESDAYS:
Beacon’s Backyard Free Breakfast: 6:30am-10:30pm
Hot, freshly made breakfast for anyone in need. Come as you are. Eat what you like. Take some home if you need to.
THURSDAYS:
Beacon’s Backyard Free Breakfast: 6:30am-10:30pm
Hot, freshly made breakfast for anyone in need. Come as you are. Eat what you like. Take some home if you need to.
FRIDAYS:
Fareground’s Welcome Table Community Dinner: 5:30pm-6:30pm 50 Liberty Street, Beacon
Hot meal prepared with fresh ingredients from Second Chance and other donations. Available to anyone in need. Dine in or get it to go! For anyone in your household or a friend.
Information >
Hudson Valley Food Hall/Roosevelt Bar: 9pm
Drag Show Hosted By Andrameda Bring your single dollars.
SUNDAYS:
Beacon Farmers Market: 10am-2pm. DMV Parking Lot.
Beacon Flee Market: Ended for the season. Opens again in April 2026
Chronogram's May Magazine Issue
Day: Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Time: 12:30-3:30pm
Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon NY
The annual photo shoot of Beacon community members. From the editors: "Join us on April 11 and get your portrait taken for the May issue of Chronogram, which will feature portraits of Beacon community members. The photos will run in the May issue, on Chronogram.com, and participants will receive digital copies of their portraits once the magazine is published. Please feel free to stop by anytime between 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm to get your photo taken. The shoot is open to anyone who lives and/or works in Beacon."
Free Shopping: Pop-Up Prom Attire At Beacon’s Howland Public Library
Day: April 4th, 11th and 12th.
Time: 12-4pm
Details: Nearly-New, Gently-Used Party Attire
Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY
More Details >
BakeSale + Solidarity4Gaza
Day: Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Time: 12-5pm
Location: Binnacle Books, 321 Main Street, Beacon NY
Say the organizers, @angryasianwomxn: “Hey all! We are having a bake sale with some Palestine solidarity items from @rebeccag0y_quilt48 and us in the backyard of fabulous @binnaclebooks in Beacon! New Yorkers, it’s about a 20 min walk up Main Street from the train station!
“We will have some vegan/halal/gluten free Asian inspired Rice Krispie treats like: ube, mango coconut, hot chili crisp, halvah and more! If you want to donate some baked goods, send a message! Fundraising will go to a few fundraisers needed in Gaza, including our friends @olivegazabytes giving out mutual aid to families in need. Come through, the genocide hasn’t ended in Gaza and they still need these funds. Let’s go!!!”
Fifth and Final Screening of “Peekskill Riots” by Jon Scott Bennett
Day: Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Time: 6-7pm
Location: Beacon Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon NY
The Fifth Episode of The Peekskill Riots docu-series will be screened at the Howland Public Library. There will be a Q&A held afterward hosted by Jon Scott Bennett.
After thousands of concertgoers were attacked during the Peekskill Riots of 1949, the same system that sanctioned this violence began rewriting history to be as though it never happened. This was done on a national level by erasing the career and legacy of Paul Robeson. His records, books, films, and writings were taken out of distribution, altered, or otherwise suppressed so that his influence as a force for change could be extinguished. Local figures in Peekskill followed this trend to downplay and reframe the riots, either to cast Paul Robeson as solely responsible or to suppress the story entirely. History is repeated by those who do not learn it, which is why they will do everything to ensure you can’t either.
The Fifth and Final Episode of the Peekskill Riots docu-series presents the treatment of this history as an instructive example of how the cover-up was just as destructive as the riots themselves.
Registration Required (Free) >
City of Beacon’s Earth Day Cleanup and Earth Day Fair
Day: Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Time: 9am-12pm: A CITY-WIDE SWEEP OF BEACON
From the organizers: “Team up with friends and neighbors to do some Beacon spring cleaning. Help us clean for 30 minutes or few hours. Many hands make light work. Work gloves, boots, long pants and sleeves recommended. Garbage bags and buckets will be provided.
Time: 12:00pm - 3pm : Hudson Valley Brewery - Earth Day Fair
Earth Day Fair: “Come to celebrate our city and connect with local organizations & neighbors. One free drink ticket will be provided to volunteers 21+. Non alcohol beverages also available.”
Upon Registering, you will be able to select an area of Beacon to show up in.
Registration >
Breaking Bread: Cold Spring Farmer’s Market Annual Gala
Day: Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Time: 5:30pm Check-in; 6pm Start; 10pm Ends
Location: Garrison Institute
In collaboration with the Garrison Institute, the Cold Spring Farmer’s Market is hosting their Community Dinner. Featuring some their amazing vendors products (like Eggbert’s Free Range Farms and All You Knead) and foods. Catered by Fresh Company, there also will be a couple of talks about local agriculture and grains! It will be a great event showcasing agricultural practices in the HV!
Tickets >
Beacon Litfest (side event)
Day: Friday, April 24th, 2026
Time: 7-9:30pm
Location: Denning's Point Distillery 10 N Chestnut, Beacon
For those of you who had a blast at last year's amazing 90s Dance Party, we've got more excitement coming in 2026. Felix Hernandez, radio personality and executive producer of live music series for NPR (you've heard him for years on WBGO) AND the legendary Rhythm Revue dance parties at Roseland Ballroom, NYC, will be our DJ for the night!
Tickets >
75th Anniversary Olga Galloway Scholarship Luncheon
from Les Soers Amiables Civic Club Inc.
Day: Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Time: 12pm-4pm
Price: $80
Deadline: April 20th for tickets to attend; April 11th for Advertising
Location: Anthony’s Restaurant & Catering
799 NY-82 Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
From the Organizers, whose mottos are: “Lifting as we climb” and “The end crowns the work”
To the Readers of A Little Beacon Blog:
You are warmly invited to join us for an unforgettable afternoon filled with laughter, love, shared vision, and delicious food at our Annual Luncheon on April 25th at Anthony's Catering.
This special gathering is more than just a wonderful time together - it is also an opportunity to support and celebrate a graduating senior as we invest in the future of our community.
Come enjoy great company, uplifting conversation and a beautiful atmosphere while making a meaningful difference.
HONOREES:
Lastar Gorton: “Crowned In Courage Award”
Lavonne McNair: “Beulah Jackson Education Award”
Tara Simmons: “Legacy of Prayer and Purpose Award”
Reverend Dr. Anesta Vannoy: Olga Galloway President’s Award
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Jessica Turner
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES
Kenya Gadsen
Tickets > Cash, Check, Money Order to PO Box 697, Beacon, NY 12508 or Zell. Call Maryilyn Cooper, Chairperson, 845-559-4424
Cold Spring Farmers Market’s Earth Day Fest
Day: Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: 1601 NY-9D, Garrison, NY 10524
Cold Spring Farmer’s Market is celebrating Earth Day again at Boscobel! There will be tons of tents promoting zero-waste and composting and more, as well as all of their local vendors regularly at the market. Also Boscobel's gardens and house exhibits are open for FREE!
Free Community Day at Garrison Art Center
Day: Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Time: 11:30-3pm
Location: Garrison Art Center 23 Garrison's Landing Garrison, NY 10524
Enjoy live pottery and printmaking demos, browse their Earth Day art supply resale, explore upcoming classes, and experience inspiring gallery exhibitions.
SPRING-CLEAN YOUR ADULT & KIDS' ART SUPPLIES
Donate your unused art supplies and give them a second life! They are collecting adult and kids' materials. Drop off your donations during gallery hours, Tuesday–Sunday, 10 am –5 pm, April 7 through Sat. April 19. (Closed Monday, April 13). Please make sure your supplies are usable for another artist.
More Information >
Lit Lit at the Howland Cultural Center
Day: Every 1st Friday
Time: 6:30pm Sign Up if want to read; 7pm event begins
Location: 477 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508
A monthly literary open mic series. Hosted by Donna Minkowitz. Donna says: “Folks are welcome to read their own writing of any genre, of up to five minutes in length. If you’d like to read, please arrive by 6:30 to sign up at the Howland Cultural Center. Or just, and listen :-) The Howland asks that everyone donate $5 to help keep the lights on, more if you can, less if you can’t. Soft drinks, beer and wine, and snacks are also available. Come hang out and be with your Lit Lit family!”
Sign Up To Read >
ANNUAL EVENTS
Dates are TBD for the next year, but the following events usually happen during this month:
Stony Kill’s Plant Sale (usually near Mother’s Day)
Howland Cultural Center’s Annual Gala
Day: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time: 5:30-8:30pm
Location: The Roundhouse
This year’s Howland Cultural Center honors Hudson Beach Glass. Their Gala evening of cocktails and buffet will feature entertainment by Zohar & Adam and The Cabo Project, emceed by Lena Rizkallah and Brandy Burre. Your generous support helps preserve the "Jewel of Beacon"
Tickets >
Sponsorship Opportunity >
Guardian Revival 5K
Day: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Location: Paladin Center. 39 Seminary Hill Rd, Carmel Hamlet, NY 10512
Run. Reflect. Revive.
This event brings together community, families, departments, and teams to compete, remember, and stand in support of those who serve.
5K Run / Walk
Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run
Virtual 5K Run / Walk option available
Team & department competition encouraged
Awards for fastest team, largest team, individual top finishers
T-shirts for those who register prior to May 1, 2026
Guardian Revival swag for all participants
Beacon Litfest (Main Event)
Day: June 12th-14th, 2026 (Friday - Sunday)
Time: TBA
Location: Multiple venues throughout Beacon, NY
Big Literary Voices. Small Town Vibes (c)
Enjoy major award-winning poets and writers, immersive performances, mixers, book signings, special VIP experience, and more!
We are thrilled with this year's line-up! Find out more at beaconlitfest.org
EARLY BIRD PASS available until April 1st.
Tickets >
Strawberry Festival of the Beacon Sloop Club
Day: Sunday, June 14, 2026
Time: 12-5pm
Location: 1 Flynn Drive, Pete & Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park
Information >
ANNUAL EVENTS
Dates are TBD for the next year, but the following events usually happen during this month:
Corn Festival of the Beacon Sloop Club
Day: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Time: 12-5pm
Location: 1 Flynn Drive, Pete & Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park
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Stoneykill Farm’s Butterfly Festival (usually beginning of August)
I Am Beacon’s Back 2 School Block Party (usually end of August)
ANNUAL EVENTS
Dates are TBD for the next year, but the following events usually happen during this month:
Spirit of Beacon Day (always the last Sunday of September)
I Am Beacon’s 5K Run (always the morning of Spirit of Beacon Day)
Catoberfest (even though it sounds like “October,” it is actually in September.
Pumpkin Festival of the Beacon Sloop Club
Day: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Time: 12pm-5pm
Location: 1 Flynn Drive, Pete & Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park
Information >
Beacon’s Holiday Tree Lighting (usually the weekend after Thanksgiving)
