Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 05/30/2026

City of Beacon to Raise the Pride Flag Day: Monday June 1st, 2026 Time: 6:30pm Location: 1 Municipal Plaza (Town Hall) Beacon, NY 12508 Shortly before the 7pm City Council Meeting, the Pride Flag will be raised. Mayor Kyriacou will read Beacon's Pride Month Proclamation. kk Naimool, Executive Steward of Queer Family Network that has been coordinating Beacon Pride Events for almost a decade, has requested and been granted a few moments to speak. Come for the flag raising, stay for kk's words. Information > Public Comment of Beacon City Council Meeting Day: Monday June 1st, 2026 Time: 7pm Location: 1 Municipal Plaza (Town Hall) Beacon, NY 12508 Join your local Beacon businesses on Monday to share your support for the Newburgh Beacon ferry connection.  Businesses overwhelmingly shared that the ferry would bring positive developments helping them- whether it’s more patronage or less congestion/parking demands. SAVE THE DATES Peekskill Open Studios Day: Saturday, June 6, 2026 Time: 12pm-5pm Location: Multiple venues throughout Peekskill, NY 100+ artists, 30+ studios, galleries & special exhibition spaces—including the Tent Site Gallery, Off the Beaten Track at Westchester Community College, Hudson Valley MOCA, the Peekskill Clay Studios and the Field Gallery—will open their doors to the public for this year’s event. Information > Beacon Litfest (Main Event) EARLY BIRD PASS available until April 1st. 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 Tickets > Beacon's Backyard Kitchen Trivia Night Fundraiser Day: Thursday, June 11th, 2026 Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 All are welcome for a free hot breakfast every week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 6:30am-8:30am, with a grab-and-go lunch. This fundraiser helps fuel the food that is cooked fresh. From the makers of Ella's Bella's, so the food is delicious. Moon, Serpent & Bone: Oddities and Curiosities Night Market 8th Annual Summer Solstice; "Saints & Sinners;" Live Performances Day: Friday, June 19th, 2026 Time: 6pm-10pm Location: Prophecy Hall, 1113 Wolcott Ave, Beacon, NY 12508 Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Pick up your frozen raw pet food at any farmer's market, in a variety of flavors. Smoked pet treats too! Wednesdays: Cornwall Farmer's Market 11am-5pm Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm Farm Fridge: Shake and Grind, 190 S. Plank Road, Newburgh SHOP ONLINE: Order Online  DELIVERY: 🚚 Free Website >    Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! The Station Dispensary 463 Main Street, Beacon NY According to NPR in 2024: "Daily marijuana use in the United States now outpaces daily drinking. That's according to a recent study that looks at nationwide data on drug use. Researchers examined records of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health from 1979 to 2022, and they found that by 2022, the number of daily or near-daily users of marijuana had skyrocketed, while the number of daily or near-daily drinkers fell." Website >    Instagram > The Station Dispensary is a Sponsor! Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main Street, Beacon NY Save the date for June 13th to experience an art show experience outside at Carter's. Show up again (and in between) for their Father's Day BBQ (kids under 8 eat free). Call: 845-743-6527 Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon NY It has happened. Vic stepped outside, as we all want to in this Spring weather (except today...Saturday has been pretty crappy but everyone is open and plenty of people are outside!). Old Dhaka Coffee House is dropping their summer drinks. Pull up a straw. Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Chakra Bowl Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! PIGGY BANK 2.0 446 Main Street, Beacon NY The Piggy Bank is hosting watch parties during the NBA Finals. Next game will be June 3rd, the full schedule of dates have been posted at the Piggy Bank's listing in ALBB's Restaurant Guide for your convenience. Instagram > Piggy Bank 2.0 is a Sponsor! HEALTHY IN COLOR 259 Main Street, Beacon NY Lunch/Snack Time! Those who have been into Healthy In Color lately may have been told about the new Sugar Crusher dressing/sauce that Angel has been developing inside. It’s apple cider vinegar based and designed to smooth out and manage sugar spikes from eating carbs and other combinations. But what about when one wants a soda? Healthy In Color carries the solution: Poppi, the prebiotic soda…🍒🍇 Watch This Video > Instagram > Healthy In Color is a Sponsor! ZIATUN BEACON 244 Main Street, Beacon NY Why does Ziatün have a "Protect Doctors" sign in the window? Read To Find Out > Ziatun is a Sponsor! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Main Street, Beacon NY Told you we'd get to the bottom of that purple drink in our last photo of Beacon Bread! It is their Blueberry Basil Lemonade and Seasonal Margaritas! Made with the freshest ingredients 😉🫐🌿 Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor! REGISTRATION OPEN Beacon Open Studios 2026 REGISTRATION OPEN Day: Friday-Sunday, June 26-28, 2026 Registration Deadline: May 31, 2026 Register Here > Time: 12-6pm Locations Open Location: All over Beacon. Open Studios will post a map online. Reception: Friday, June 26th, 6-9pm at The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY Information > City Wide Yard Sale Day: June 13th, 2026 Time: 9am-3pm Location: Beacon, NY Enjoy shopping from neighbors of the City of Beacon as they dig out their treasures and put them on display for you in their yards, porches and stoops. Anyone can have a yard sale. But if you want your yard sale listed in the City’s official map, you can do so for $10. You can group with friends and list 3 yard sales for $20. And if you really want exposure, you can list it with A Little Beacon Blog for $60! ;) Registration with City of Beacon (optional) > Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY JUJITSU CLASSES Jujutsu (literally translated as “the science of softness”) is a traditional Japanese throwing and grappling art. Matt, a jujitsu white belt student, practices a few throws in preparation for his first rank test. YOU can start any time! No experience necessary; beginners welcome! Jujitsu Schedule: Mondays 7-8pm Wednesday 6-7pm Fridays 6:30-7:30pm Located on Eliza Street (right between Re:Form Pilates and Oui Oui Café) Learn More > Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY Li’l Dragons Karate class (ages 4-6) meets 3 times per week: Tuesdays and Fridays 5pm Thursdays 5:30pm. Email Noah at info@MountainStreamBudo for more info and to schedule your free trial class!  Learn More > BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available, starting at $60/listing. Membership for Deep Discounts on event listings are available. Beauty Guide Update: Sullivan & Main Moves to Middle Main Street Around Corner From Lore’s Cafe Sullivan & Main, the hair salon from Ryan Sullivan, has moved from the east end of town to the middle of Main Street, located around the corner from Lore’s Cafe, the destination for the Beacon-famous Dubai croissant. Ryan became known for her signature vibrant coloring, and has cut hair since 1999. After being diagnosed with breast cancer pre-Covid, Ryan became even more committed to a “healthy, environmentally responsible, and safe salon.” Read More > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor) Kristen Verge, LCSW River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > HVAC SERVICES Shelter Air HOME IMPROVEMENT > ROOFING Maneri Roofing REAL ESTATE Carlin Felder with Stevens Real Estate, eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate >

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Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 05/22/2026

Maybe the foretasted rain will help us slow down this Memorial Day Weekend to remember the fallen.  Beacon remains open even though some dates have shifted. Enjoy! PS: If you want your event, store, product or menu featured in this Guide, please see ALBB's Things To Do In Beacon Media Kit for rates. Thank you for supporting local journalism.  SAVE THE DATES Beacon Repair Cafe Day: Saturday, May 30, 2026 Time: 1pm-4pm Location: Beacon Recreation Center, 23 West Center Street Free repairs by your neighbors. Before you throw it away, let's try to fix it! Volunteers will be available to fix & mend clocks, lamps, textiles, soft toys, and light carpentry! Neighbors helping keep things out of incinerators and landfills! Information > Peekskill Open Studios Day: Saturday, June 6, 2026 Time: 12pm-5pm Location: Multiple venues throughout Peekskill, NY 100+ artists, 30+ studios, galleries & special exhibition spaces—including the Tent Site Gallery, Off the Beaten Track at Westchester Community College, Hudson Valley MOCA, the Peekskill Clay Studios and the Field Gallery—will open their doors to the public for this year’s event. Information > Beacon Litfest (Main Event) EARLY BIRD PASS available until April 1st. 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 Tickets > Beacon's Backyard Kitchen Trivia Night Fundraiser Day: Thursday, June 11th, 2026 Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 All are welcome for a free hot breakfast every week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 6:30am-8:30am, with a grab-and-go lunch. This fundraiser helps fuel the food that is cooked fresh. From the makers of Ella's Bella's, so the food is delicious. Moon, Serpent & Bone: Oddities and Curiosities Night Market 8th Annual Summer Solstice; "Saints & Sinners;" Live Performances Day: Friday, June 19th, 2026 Time: 6pm-10pm Location: Prophecy Hall, 1113 Wolcott Ave, Beacon, NY 12508 Eggbert’s Free Range Farm An Eggbert's customer, Smyle Taxes, sent in this food photo of their weekend plans for cooking bacon. Pick up or order online for free delivery! Wednesdays: Cornwall Farmer's Market 11am-5pm Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm Farm Fridge: Shake and Grind, 190 S. Plank Road, Newburgh SHOP ONLINE: Order Online  DELIVERY: 🚚 Free Website >    Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! The Station Dispensary 463 Main Street, Beacon NY This week's 90 degree days were our warnings to get ready...to stock the collection with frozen pops. These adult pops are fruit infused freeze pops, and look like the icey ones. Located across the street from the Piggy Bank 2.0. Website >    Instagram > The Station Dispensary is a Sponsor! Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main Street, Beacon NY This weekend's Art Show featuring Schaggan I Brown has been rescheduled to Saturday, June 13th due to the forecasted rain. Mark that date, and come in to dine at Carter’s anyway. French Onion soup is always a good pick during a rain event. And a stout. With a gluten free eggplant pizza. Ask them about it. Call: 845-743-6527 Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon NY Five Pennies makes their homemade ice cream in Beacon, and makes it into Ice Cream Pies with a thick graham cracker crust. Comes in a variety of flavors, like Cookies n Cream or anything else you want. Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Chakra Bowl Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! PIGGY BANK 2.0 446 Main Street, Beacon NY This week brought us one reminder: that fresh lemon juice is necessary for getting through very hot days. That fresh lemon zest is good any time. Plenty of cocktails and mocktails on Piggy Bank's menu, but if you have a craving, let them know. Open during this Memorial Day Weekend, with the patio and parking lot along the side! Located across the street from The Station Dispensary.  Instagram > Piggy Bank 2.0 is a Sponsor! HEALTHY IN COLOR 259 Main Street, Beacon NY Angel Rodriguez, owner and food creator at Healthy In Color Superfoods, has been developing something new to go with everyone's food: the Sugar Crusher sauce that manages blood sugar spikes before you dig into your carb meal or light salad. Look for upcoming features in this space! Instagram > Healthy In Color is a Sponsor! ZIATUN BEACON 244 Main Street, Beacon NY Fresh out of the kitchen: the Futur Medley. This perfect platter has hummus, baba ganoush, foule, za'atar, olive oil, falafel & pickled turnips served with warm pita bread baked fresh in-house. The softest pita for dipping. Available for dining in, out, or catering. Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Main Street, Beacon NY Beacon Bread's Spring Menu has dropped, and it's sweet. Look for the Carrot Cake Latte, Mango Matcha, and the Flower Power Latte. Send us pictures of your fave! Enjoy brunch and the breakfast every day. Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor! REGISTRATION OPEN Beacon Open Studios 2026 REGISTRATION OPEN Day: Friday-Sunday, June 26-28, 2026 Registration Deadline: May 31, 2026 Register Here > Time: 12-6pm Locations Open Location: All over Beacon. Open Studios will post a map online. Reception: Friday, June 26th, 6-9pm at The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY Information > City Wide Yard Sale Day: June 13th, 2026 Time: 9am-3pm Location: Beacon, NY Enjoy shopping from neighbors of the City of Beacon as they dig out their treasures and put them on display for you in their yards, porches and stoops. Anyone can have a yard sale. But if you want your yard sale listed in the City’s official map, you can do so for $10. You can group with friends and list 3 yard sales for $20. And if you really want exposure, you can list it with A Little Beacon Blog for $60! ;) Registration with City of Beacon (optional) > Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY JUJITSU CLASSES Jujutsu (literally translated as “the science of softness”) is a traditional Japanese throwing and grappling art. Matt, a jujitsu white belt student, practices a few throws in preparation for his first rank test. YOU can start any time! No experience necessary; beginners welcome! Jujitsu Schedule: Mondays 7-8pm Wednesday 6-7pm Fridays 6:30-7:30pm Located on Eliza Street (right between Re:Form Pilates and Oui Oui Café) Learn More > Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY Li’l Dragons Karate class (ages 4-6) meets 3 times per week: Tuesdays and Fridays 5pm Thursdays 5:30pm. Email Noah at info@MountainStreamBudo for more info and to schedule your free trial class!  Learn More > BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available, starting at $60/listing. Membership for Deep Discounts on event listings are available. BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor) Kristen Verge, LCSW River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > HVAC SERVICES Shelter Air HOME IMPROVEMENT > ROOFING Maneri Roofing REAL ESTATE Carlin Felder with Stevens Real Estate, eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate >

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Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 05/15/2026

Making room at the table for a few more eateries who joined A Little Beacon's Business Blog Squad membership to show you what's on their menu and how they fix it in the kitchen. Please welcome: Healthy in Color, Beacon Bread Company, Piggy Bank 2.0, and Ziatun! In the Shopping Guide, please welcome The Station Dispensary. Business memberships in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides are open to all storefronts, boutiques and beauty destinations. Scroll hungry! Visit satisfied. Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Make it a Bratwurst weekend. Serve with grilled or roasted peppers on a salad, and you have one fine meal. Wednesdays: Cornwall Farmer's Market 11am-5pm Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm Farm Fridge: Shake and Grind SHOP ONLINE: Order Online  DELIVERY: 🚚 Free Website >    Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! The Station Dispensary 463 Main Street, Beacon NY This 🌹inspo from a display at The Station Dispensary is so Beauty and the Beast. This rose petal wrap 🥖 is infused with hash to add a boost to potency. From Ruby Farms and is 1.5 grams in total. Enjoy with care. For in store sale or online order for pickup. Located across the street from the Piggy Bank 2.0. Website >    Instagram > The Station Dispensary is a Sponsor! Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main Street, Beacon NY Did you schedule your Father's Day reservations yet for Carter's? Live Music plays from 12-3pm and Kids under 8 years old eat for free. Everyone can eat Burgers, Hot Dogs, Salads, Clams, and more for $60/person. All you can eat all day. No limits. No judgements. This will be a smokin' good time (pun intended). Save room for dessert. Call: 845-743-6527 Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon NY The Butter Chicken at Tara Fusion in the Food Hall is food for your heart and stomach. Order Door Dash or dash inside. Don't forget the sweet Mango Lassi to wash it down with. Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Chakra Bowl Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! PIGGY BANK 2.0 446 Main Street, Beacon NY Eeek! More reasons to go into the Piggy Bank 2.0! With a new chef, we will be sampling more than just the unmatched, extra crunchy mozzarella sticks. Both the outside patio and inside seating are perfect for people watching while enjoying a craft brew or cocktail. Located across the street from The Station Dispensary.  Instagram > Piggy Bank 2.0 is a Sponsor! HEALTHY IN COLOR 259 Main Street, Beacon NY Publishing this on the heels of the Freground Community Dinner menu post because this fresh salad is one of the options Fareground serves on Friday evenings. This dressing, however, is the special sauce from Healthy In Color that owner Angel Rodriguez has developed in his kitchen on Main Street to help regulate blood sugar spikes. It’s called Sugar Crusher, and has an apple cider vinegar base with other carefully curated ingredients to manage sugar breakdowns. Stop in to their shop and try it sometime! Instagram > Healthy In Color is a Sponsor! ZIATUN BEACON 244 Main Street, Beacon NY Behind that purple door is a little oasis of Palestine. From restaurateur Kamel Jamal, a Palestinian who owns three other eateries on Main Street (Beacon Bread, The Piggy Bank, The Station Dispensary), you are stepping into his family’s memories of what Palestine is and forever will be. Awarded Best Middle Eastern Cuisine by Hudson Valley Magazine, you will enjoy samples or full entrées of authentic dishes. The hummus with house-made soft pita is unmatched. Available for take out, catering, or dine-in (or outside on the patio sidewalk).  Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Main Street, Beacon NY Happy to catch these two styling the spring brunch food menu outside of Beacon Bread Company in between Mother’s Day and Father's Day. The one styling is a new mama, and the one photographing is @amanithebirdy , the daughter of mama @3sweetbirdz and @kyj_ny. Look for more sweet food and coffee drinks from this bakery.  Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor! Beacon Art Book Fair Day: Saturday, May 16, 2026 Time: 11am-4pm Location: VFW - 413 Main Street, Beacon NY Free Admission. All ages! Celebrate the vibrant spirit of self-publishing at the 2026 Beacon Art Book Fair, a one-day event bringing together our creative community. This event is a welcoming space for zine creators, book makers, and self-publishers of all kinds to share their work, connect with like-minded creatives, and engage with a community passionate about DIY publishing. Information > Silent Book Club Day: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Time: 6pm Location: Savage Wonder, 139 Main Street, Beacon, NY The BYOBook Club. Third Wednesday of the month - you know what time it is. We’re back at Savage Wonder 🙌🏼 Find us in the Parlor! You can purchase snacks/drinks at the bar 🍷🍽️ 📖 What’s a Silent Book Club? A non-traditional book club, where there’s no assigned books or reading. Our SBC is for those who want a safe place to read their own books, while being in the company of other fellow readers. Bring a book of your choice, find a seat, and read for however long you’d like! Information > SilcaStudio845 Night Of Authenticity Day: Thursday, May 21, 2026 Time: Doors 7pm; Show 8pm Location: Silca Studio, “The Kube” 211 Fishkill Avenue Welcome back to an evening of art, music, and authenticity! Come exactly as you are to A Night of Authenticity at Silica Studio 845 in Beacon, NY! The spectacular night will include: • local vendors • open bar • a clothing swap • pottery making • enchanting musical performances by Michael Timothy McGuire and Leah Valentine as opener • hosted by Leah Valentine Information > Beacon Sloop Club’s Lecture: "You Have Lost America by the Irish" A Musical History Lesson Day: Thursday, May 21, 2026 Time: 7pm Location: Beacon Sloop Club, 2 Flynn Dr. Beacon, NY 12508 The evening's history will be accompanied by live traditional Irish music performed by the musicians of the Andy McGann Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann — the world's largest organization dedicated to preserving Irish music, dance, and culture. Information > REGISTRATION OPEN Beacon Open Studios 2026 REGISTRATION OPEN Day: Friday-Sunday, June 26-28, 2026 Registration Deadline: May 31, 2026 Register Here > Time: 12-6pm Locations Open Location: All over Beacon. Open Studios will post a map online. Reception: Friday, June 26th, 6-9pm at The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY Information > City Wide Yard Sale Day: June 13th, 2026 Time: 9am-3pm Location: Beacon, NY Enjoy shopping from neighbors of the City of Beacon as they dig out their treasures and put them on display for you in their yards, porches and stoops. Anyone can have a yard sale. But if you want your yard sale listed in the City’s official map, you can do so for $10. You can group with friends and list 3 yard sales for $20. And if you really want exposure, you can list it with A Little Beacon Blog for $60! ;) Registration with City of Beacon (optional) > SAVE THE DATE Beacon Repair Cafe Day: Saturday, May 30, 2026 Time: 1pm-4pm Location: Beacon Recreation Center, 23 West Center Street Free repairs by your neighbors. Before you throw it away, let's try to fix it! Volunteers will be available to fix & mend clocks, lamps, textiles, soft toys, and light carpentry! Neighbors helping keep things out of incinerators and landfills! Information > Peekskill Open Studios Day: Saturday, June 6, 2026 Time: 12pm-5pm Location: Multiple venues throughout Beacon, NY 100+ artists, 30+ studios, galleries & special exhibition spaces—including the Tent Site Gallery, Off the Beaten Track at Westchester Community College, Hudson Valley MOCA, the Peekskill Clay Studios and the Field Gallery—will open their doors to the public for this year’s event. Information > Beacon Litfest (Main Event) EARLY BIRD PASS available until April 1st. 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 Tickets > Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY JUJITSU CLASSES Jujutsu (literally translated as “the science of softness”) is a traditional Japanese throwing and grappling art. Matt, a jujitsu white belt student, practices a few throws in preparation for his first rank test. YOU can start any time! No experience necessary; beginners welcome! Jujitsu Schedule: Mondays 7-8pm Wednesday 6-7pm Fridays 6:30-7:30pm Located on Eliza Street (right between Re:Form Pilates and Oui Oui Café) Learn More > Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY Li’l Dragons Karate class (ages 4-6) meets 3 times per week: Tuesdays and Fridays 5pm Thursdays 5:30pm. Email Noah at info@MountainStreamBudo for more info and to schedule your free trial class!  Learn More > BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available, starting at $60/listing. Membership for Deep Discounts on event listings are available. 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. Register > 5K Run / Walk Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run Virtual 5K Run / Walk option available ARF 5K Day: Sunday, May 17, 2026 Location: Memorial Park, Beacon, NY This year’s event is extra special as we celebrate 40 years of ARF and the community that makes our work possible. Whether you’re running the 5K, walking with your pup, signing up the kids for the 1K Fun Run, creating a personal fundraiser, or cheering from the sidelines, every registration helps provide food, shelter, medical care, and love for the cats and dogs waiting at ARF. Information > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor) Kristen Verge, LCSW River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > HVAC SERVICES Shelter Air HOME IMPROVEMENT > ROOFING Maneri Roofing MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music REAL ESTATE Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate >

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Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 05/01/2026

Attended the I Am Beacon spring mixer at Estilo Y Vino wine bar last evening, connecting with many old and new faces in the community. Some who have been in the community for a long time but are new relationships. Attendance ranged from community organizers to developers to social workers to City Councilmembers to Autism community specialists. Be sure to get on their newsletter list for future notices and membership opportunities. Read More > Beacon Record Fest Day: Saturday, May 2, 2026 Time: 9am-5pm Location: VFW - 413 Main Street, Beacon NY The BEACON RECORD & CD FEST RETURNS to the VFW on SATURDAY MAY 2, 2026 - Show 9am to 5pm!!! Early Admission 8am $5, Regular Admission 9am to 5pm $3, Kids 12 & Under FREE!!!! 20+ great vendors from the Tri-State area and beyond - 30+ tables with vinyl LPs, 45s, CDs, DVDs, cassettes, concert posters, music magazines and books!! Vendors bringing the best of psych, punk, post punk, hardcore, metal, power pop, prog, garage, funk, soul, jazz, reggae, world, blues, folk, country, bluegrass, rockabilly, hot rod, surf, lounge, electronic, industrial, goth and new wave!!! Records from the 50's to the present!!!! Information > SAVE THE DATE Beacon Art Book Fair Day: Saturday, May 16, 2026 Time: 11am-4pm Location: VFW - 413 Main Street, Beacon NY Free Admission. All ages! Celebrate the vibrant spirit of self-publishing at the 2026 Beacon Art Book Fair, a one-day event bringing together our creative community. This event is a welcoming space for zine creators, book makers, and self-publishers of all kinds to share their work, connect with like-minded creatives, and engage with a community passionate about DIY publishing. Information > Beacon Litfest (Main Event) EARLY BIRD PASS available until April 1st. 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 Tickets > Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY IAIDO CLASSES Tuesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm Wednesdays 7pm-8:15pm Thursdays 6pm-7:15pm Karate classes for ages 13+.  No experience necessary; beginners welcome! Martial arts for all ages, skill levels and fitness levels! Come in for a free class any time! Located on Eliza Street (right between Re:Form Pilates and Oui Oui Café) Please email info@MountainStreamBudo.com to schedule your free trial class. Learn More > Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Find at both markets fresh hot dog snacks and cold hot dogs in the coolers for your grilling at home! Stock the freezer now for the grill. Steaks. Sausages. Marinated Chicken. Wednesdays: Cornwall Farmer's Market 11am-5pm Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm Farm Fridge: Shake and Grind SHOP ONLINE: Order Online  DELIVERY: 🚚 Free Website >    Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY Li’l Dragons Karate class (ages 4-6) meets 3 times per week: Tuesdays and Fridays 5pm Thursdays 5:30pm. Email Noah at info@MountainStreamBudo for more info and to schedule your free trial class!  Learn More > Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main Street, Beacon NY ✨Carter’s Cocktail Menu has dropped! And it is as gorgeous as ever. Both in print and in glass. ✨🍸 ENJOY: Burning Passion Strawberry & Smoke The French Affair Dirty Blue Martini Seasonal Sangria Meemaw’s Sweet Tea Peach Please Carter’s Spritz Van’s Spicy Joint Mai Tai Take a pic of your fave and tag ALBB so we can share it on our Stories. 🥂 Call: 845-743-6527 Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon NY Chakra's Grand Opening is this weekend! Look for specials all weekend long. Go inside of the Hudson Valley Food Hall to welcome them. This is their 3rd location to offer their nutritious bowls. Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Chakra Bowl Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available, starting at $60/listing. Membership for Deep Discounts on event listings are available. 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. Register > 5K Run / Walk Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run Virtual 5K Run / Walk option available ARF 5K Day: Sunday, May 17, 2026 Location: Memorial Park, Beacon, NY This year’s event is extra special as we celebrate 40 years of ARF and the community that makes our work possible. Whether you’re running the 5K, walking with your pup, signing up the kids for the 1K Fun Run, creating a personal fundraiser, or cheering from the sidelines, every registration helps provide food, shelter, medical care, and love for the cats and dogs waiting at ARF. Information > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor) Kristen Verge, LCSW River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > HVAC SERVICES Shelter Air HOME IMPROVEMENT > ROOFING Maneri Roofing MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music REAL ESTATE Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate >

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Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 04/24/2026

Everyone please welcome Maneri Roofing to A Little Beacon Blog’s Business Directory! Now part of the Business Blog Squad. You’ve seen the Maneri signs on lawns in front of residences and commercial properties. Now look up at the roof and call them for your project. In their words: “Maneri Roofing. Serving Beacon 25 years. Specializing in Flat Roofs for Residential. All we do is roofs. Call us at 1-845-518-8984.” Earth Day Fest at Boscobel with Cold Spring Farmer’s Market Day: Saturday, April 25th, 2026 Time: 10am-1pm Location: Boscobel’s Maple Lane, Cold Spring, NY Admission fees to Boscobel’s 68 acres of gardens and grounds, and open house tours of this historic mansion are waived thanks to the generous support from funders. Enjoy the Cold Spring Farmer’s Market and wandering the grounds at Boscobel. 75th Anniversary Olga Galloway Scholarship Luncheon from Les Soers Amiables Civic Club Inc. Day: Saturday, April 25th, 2026 Time: 12pm-4pm Price: $80 Location: Anthony’s Restaurant & Catering 799 NY-82 Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 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 Ree-Play Sale Day: April 24th-26, 2026 Time: See Below Location: 724 Wolcott Avenue (9D) | University Settlement Camp Theater, Beacon Friday, April 24 | 9AM-7PM (Full Price/Precio Completo) Saturday, April 25 | 9AM-2PM (50% Off/50% de Descuento) Sunday, April 26 | 12PM-4PM  The Ree Play Sale is Wee Play’s huge children’s tag sale to benefit children’s programming in Beacon including Block Party and Come & Play at the Beacon Rec Center and other programs, parks, and organizations in Beacon. Our board and team of volunteers collect, sort, and price gently used and new children’s items from our community and sell them at a very large tag sale that has become a treasured event in our community for over 20 years.(75% Off/75% de Descuento) Information > Blood Drive at the Beacon High School Day: Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 Time: 10am-1pm Location: Beacon High School, the Auxiliary Gym Open to the public! One act saves countless lives. Bring Photo ID. Students 16 years old must have a signed permission slip. More Details > mills.k@beaconk12.org 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 > Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY IAIDO CLASSES Tuesdays 7:30pm-8:45pm Thursdays 7:15pm-8:45pm Saturdays 1pm-2:15pm Swordsmanship classes for ages 13+.  No experience necessary; beginners welcome! Martial arts for all ages, skill levels and fitness levels! Come in for a free class any time! Located on Eliza Street (right between Re:Form Pilates and Oui Oui Café) Please email info@MountainStreamBudo.com to schedule your free trial class. Learn More > Allison Walker Art Days: Sunday and Wednesday Time: 3pm Location: Umbra Suites (formerly known as The Regal Bag Factory): 302 Water Street, Newburgh, New York In this hands-on experience, you’ll learn the history & basics of printmaking and create a few of your own original artworks! There is no limit, but most guests complete three pieces in the time given. The works we’re making are called “monotype prints”. We’ll get creative, sip on something fun, and enjoy gorgeous views of the Hudson River as ships sail by! We’ll end with a group “critique”, all in good fun. No experience is needed for this class. If you are experienced, that’s great too! We are simply printmaking and having a great time creating and experimenting together. Book the Class > Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Plated here is the donation Eggbert's made to the Cold Spring Farmer's Market fundraiser this past Tuesday. This included Bratwurst and Sweet Italian Beef Sausage for appetizers, as well as their famous all-beef no nitrate hotdogs for the Maki sushi sausage collaboration with Hibino, as well as the Garbure soup, where Eggbert's provided the bacon and Glynwood the pork shoulder. See pictures of the rest of the feast here. Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm Farm Fridge: Shake and Grind SHOP ONLINE: Order Online  DELIVERY: 🚚 Free Website >    Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY Li’l Dragons Karate class (ages 4-6) meets 3 times per week: Tuesdays and Fridays 5pm Thursdays 5:30pm. Email Noah at info@MountainStreamBudo for more info and to schedule your free trial class!  Learn More > Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main Street, Beacon NY If you want the back patio for your Mother's Day Brunch, call early. Two seatings: 12:30pm and 3pm. This will be a meal Mom won't have to clean up, and she will leave happy. Don't let her mind any children running around! You do that part.  Catering and Private Parties available. Call: 845-743-6527 Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon NY Generous with the samples, owner Dave of Five Pennies Creamery wants you to try whatever he has on-scoop that day, because all of his ice cream is Made in Beacon right here on Main Street! Yesterday, after attending the Celebration for Addison Goodson, ALBB stopped in to visit Tara Fusion and came away with not 1, but 4 ice cream samples from Five Pennies! The Chocolate Fudge Cream Cheese was a must (haven’t seen this flavor often). Followed by King Kong and then Boston Cream Pie. But we took home a two scoops of pure Mint Chip - no food coloring included. See what Dave has on-scoop today. Open most days, unless they aren’t.  Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Chakra Bowl Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon NY Owner Beth is a world-wide sought after Bagel Trainer. Her consulting company is called BYOB Bagels, and it's where she is on early weekdays when the shop is not open. Sometimes, she's jet-setting to other states or countries   Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor!   BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available, starting at $60/listing. Membership for Deep Discounts on event listings are available. SAVE THE DATE Beacon Litfest (Main Event) EARLY BIRD PASS available until April 1st. 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 Tickets > 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. Register > 5K Run / Walk Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run Virtual 5K Run / Walk option available BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor) Kristen Verge, LCSW River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > HVAC SERVICES Shelter Air HOME IMPROVEMENT > ROOFING Maneri Roofing MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music REAL ESTATE Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate >

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Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 04/18/2026

Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY KOBUDO CLASSES Mondays 6pm Wednesdays 5pm Saturdays 12pm Mountain Stream Budo Martial Arts offers Kobudo classes for ages 8+! This collection of  traditional Okinawan weaponry is a sampling of what tools you will learn how to use during your training journey. No experience necessary; beginners welcome! Martial arts for all ages, skill levels and fitness levels! Come in for a free class any time! Please email info@MountainStreamBudo.com to schedule your free trial class. Learn More > 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 > Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Eggberts famous all beef, no nitrate Hot Dogs… crisp this time! Last week we melted cheese on top of the fried dogs, split. This week we boiled them, enjoying the crunch of the all natural casing. Served with chopped lettuce and hot dog buns from the Fareground Community dinner grocery distribution, topped with olive oil and the irreplaceable Espresso balsamic from Scarborough Fare in Beacon.  Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm Farm Fridge: Shake and Grind SHOP ONLINE: Order Online  DELIVERY: 🚚 Free Website >    Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY Li’l Dragons Karate class (ages 4-6) meets 3 times per week: Tuesdays and Fridays 5pm Thursdays 5:30pm. Email Noah at info@MountainStreamBudo for more info and to schedule your free trial class!  Learn More > Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main Street, Beacon NY After writing about Thursday Pizza Night at Carter's so many times, we finally got to go in. Dining with fellow Little Beacon Business Blog Squad Member Shelter-Air, we enjoyed the Gluten-free pizza with fried eggplants and a side of Goat Cheese Ricotta Balls. Catering and Private Parties available. Call: 845-743-6527 Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon NY After you enjoy Wednesday Shellfish Night at Carter's, you dedicate your Thursday night to Hudson Valley Food Hall, where it's Oysters With Dad night, 6-9pm. Happy Hour is always hopping at the Roosevelt Bar inside. Make it slurpy with a few oysters. Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Chakra Bowl Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon NY Bagel-ish was just featured by InsideOut's Back to Blog List for being the Best Bagels in the Hudson Valley. Celebrating their hand-rolled technique, and "properly boiled." InsideOut declares Bagel-ish: "worth a detour." Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor!   BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available, starting at $60/listing. Membership for Deep Discounts on event listings are available. 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 > MID-WEEK 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 > THAT WAS FUN "Always Leaves Me Speechless": The 5th Episode Of The Erasure Of Civil Rights Champion Paul Robeson in "Peekskill Riots" Docu-Series Attended the screening of the 5th and final documentary in the docu-series, “Peekskill Riots: Wake Up America” by local historian Jon Scott Bennett held at the Beacon Library this past Thursday, which highlights the brutally erased civil rights leader, orator, singer, actor, athlete and attorney Paul Robeson by many players within the U.S. Government, and in Peekskill itself. Read This > SAVE THE DATES 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 > 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! 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 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 Beacon Litfest (Main Event) EARLY BIRD PASS available until April 1st. 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 Tickets > 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. Register > 5K Run / Walk Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run Virtual 5K Run / Walk option available BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor) Kristen Verge, LCSW River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > HVAC SERVICES Shelter Air HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music REAL ESTATE Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate >

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Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 04/10/2026

Two new features for you today: ALBB is bringing back our 5K Guide! Starting with the Guardian Revival 5K in May. Details about that below. Banner Ads: We are opening this guide to sponsors with banner ads. If your business is interested in sponsoring this guide, please reply back. Eggbert’s Free Range Farm There is a new Farm Fridge. At the coffee shop in Newburgh, the Shake and Grind, the owner has invited different vendors in to sell their wares. Most are available to pay directly by QR code at each perma-pop-up station. Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm Farm Fridge: Shake and Grind SHOP ONLINE: Order Online  DELIVERY: 🚚 Free Website >    Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! 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 > Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY KOBUDO CLASSES Mondays 6pm Wednesdays 5pm Saturdays 12pm Some of the female students pose with their weapons! Over the course of training, students will learn to use 12 different primary weapons and a number of secondary weapons, all of which are derived from authentic Okinawan farming and fishing tools. Come in and try a class any time! Learn More > Boat America: Learn From The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: Part of Requirements of Certificate Day: Saturday, April 18th Time: 9am-5:30pm Location: Fishkill Police Department offices at 801 NY-52, Fishkill, NY 12524The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Verplanck Flotilla will host a "Boat America" Responsible Boating Course. This is the course that is necessary to obtain your State of New York Boating Safety Certificate. Starting in 2025, this Certificate is necessary for anybody to operate on the waterways of New York. Learn More > Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY Li’l Dragons Karate class (ages 4-6) meets 3 times per week: Tuesdays and Fridays 5pm Thursdays 5:30pm. Email Noah at info@MountainStreamBudo for more info and to schedule your free trial class!  Learn More > Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main Street, Beacon NY You can tell what day it is by Carter's themed food nights. Namely: Wednesday Shelfish Night, where it's $2 Oysters, Clams and Shrimp. Thursday Pizza & Wine Night, with your choice of bottle $40.  This can't be real. Catering and Private Parties available. Call: 845-743-6527 Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon NY This feature was a tough call. Tara's infamous samosas? Crisped to perfection by Tara Fusion inside of Hudson Valley Food Hall? Or their Butter Chicken. You'll have to go inside to see for yourself, and report back to ALBB. Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Chakra Bowl Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon NY Stop the presses. What is that? The Toum bagel, a blend of fresh garlic, extra vergin olive oil...and as we see later in the video, Parmesan. Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor!   BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available, starting at $60/listing. Membership for Deep Discounts on event listings are available. 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." Bake Sale + 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!!!” 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 The Beacon Library confirms that this is for local students from schools in any area! Bring a friend. More Details > 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) > SAVE THE DATES 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 > 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! 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 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 Beacon Litfest (Main Event) EARLY BIRD PASS available until April 1st. 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 Tickets > 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. Register > 5K Run / Walk Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run Virtual 5K Run / Walk option available BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor) Kristen Verge, LCSW River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > HVAC SERVICES Shelter Air HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music REAL ESTATE Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate >

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Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 04/03/2026

Big Goal for 2026 is to get this Things To Do In Beacon Newsletter to you by Friday afternoons. Bigger Goal is to learn to dance as good as this girl. Members of A Little Beacon's Blog Squad get deep discounts on Event Promotion, so consider starting your membership. ALBB has been hard at work designing our Media Kit, which will be dropping soon with new offerings and prices. Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY KOBUDO CLASSES Mondays 6pm Wednesdays 5pm Saturdays 12pm Some of the female students pose with their weapons! Over the course of training, students will learn to use 12 different primary weapons and a number of secondary weapons, all of which are derived from authentic Okinawan farming and fishing tools. Come in and try a class any time! Learn More > Boat America: Learn From The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: Part of Requirements of Certificate Day: Saturday, April 18th Time: 9am-5:30pm Location: Fishkill Police Department offices at 801 NY-52, Fishkill, NY 12524The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Verplanck Flotilla will host a "Boat America" Responsible Boating Course. This is the course that is necessary to obtain your State of New York Boating Safety Certificate. Starting in 2025, this Certificate is necessary for anybody to operate on the waterways of New York. Learn More > Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY Li’l Dragons Karate class (ages 4-6) meets 3 times per week: Tuesdays and Fridays 5pm Thursdays 5:30pm. Email Noah at info@MountainStreamBudo for more info and to schedule your free trial class!  Learn More > Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Easter Hams from Eggbert's! Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm Store: Shake and Grind SHOP ONLINE: Order Online  DELIVERY: 🚚 Free Website >    Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main Street, Beacon NY It's been a day. Enjoy the 🍸 Espresso Martini at Carter’s. Smooth. Bold. Perfectly crafted. Their signature Espresso Martini is made with rich, authentic Lavazza espresso, delivering the perfect balance of deep coffee flavor and silky cocktail smoothness. Catering and Private Parties available. Call: 845-743-6527 Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon NY Did you know that Five Penny's makes over 140 flavors of ice cream? All made on premises at the Hudson Valley Food Hall, with love ❤🍨 Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Chakra Bowl Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon NY Bagel-ish is open on Easter! Place pre-orders by Friday noon. Be a bunny and hop onto this task.  Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor!   FAREGROUND'S FREE COMMUNITY DINNER  50 Liberty Street, Beacon NY Take out only this week! Please bring your own containers, if you can! 🥘Every Friday, Fareground's Welcome Table offers a Free Community Dinner from 5:30-7pm. All are welcome. Please share with anyone who might like to attend. Say the organizers: "Let’s come together to share food and community! Special thanks to Second Chance Foods for the ingredients!!" Want to help out?  ✅ Sign up to volunteer fareground.org/volunteer or link in bio. ✅ Donate at fareground.org/donate or link in bio. ✅ Donate ingredients! ✅ Bring a friend or neighbor. Instagram >   BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available, starting at $60/listing. Membership for Deep Discounts on event listings are available. 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 > 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 The Beacon Library confirms that this is for local students from schools in any area! Bring a friend. More Details > Discount Tree Sale Extended Through Weekend Day: Now The City of Beacon has extended their discount tree sale through the weekend. Only a few trees left!  Find Out More > Seasonal Kayak Lottery Open For Docking At Long Dock Park, Via Scenic Hudson Day: Now till April 19th Scenic Hudson has announced their annual lottery for keeping kayak’s at Long Dock Park has opened. Details in this article. Find Out More > SAVE THE DATES 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 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 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 > Beacon Litfest (Main Event) EARLY BIRD PASS available until April 1st. 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 Tickets > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor) Kristen Verge, LCSW River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > HVAC SERVICES Shelter Air HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music REAL ESTATE Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate >

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Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 03/21/2026

Enrollments is Open! A Little Beacon Blog's Summer Camp Guide is being updated now as people are checking it for dates. There are two ways to be included in this Guide: FREE: Area camps can email their basic information to editorial@alittlebeaconblog.com. Include the following info: Date Ranges, Age Ranges. SPONSORED: Include more info in your listing, like pictures, weekly descriptions, special lunch considerations, etc. Upgrade your listing here, and begin sending us all pictures and details. Readers LOVE this Guide. BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available, starting at $60/listing. Membership for Deep Discounts on event listings are available. ARF’s Penny Social Day: Sunday, March 22, 2026 Time: 1pm Doors open; 3pm Drawing starts Price: $5 Location: Hidden Rose Catering in Wappingers Falls Enter to win gift baskets, gift certificates, pet supplies, books, home goods, and more, plus a silent auction and raffle prizes including a 65" TV! Silent auction and raffle items will be priced separately. Come out for a fun afternoon, support ARF, and have the chance to go home with something great! This event honors Donna Brooks, an ARF volunteer who passed away two years ago, and is sponsored by her loving friends and family. More Details > Beacon Flea Opening April 12 - Applications To Vend Open Now Day: Going On Now Apply: Email emma@beaconfleamarket.com This seasonal outdoor fair weather market is Sunday’s 8am-3pm April through November 2026 on Henry St and South Chestnut, Beacon, 12508 More Details > OPEN: Beacon's Backyard Tree Purchase Program Day: Going On Now Based on the success of last year’s program, the City of Beacon, is replicating its tree purchasing program again in 2026. This program will pass along significant savings to homeowners interested in planting trees on their property. The trees offered in the program are close to 50% off retail and will be delivered directly to your home. SAVE THE DATES 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 > Beacon Litfest (Main Event) EARLY BIRD PASS available until April 1st. 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 Tickets > Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon NY A new foodie is coming to Hudson Valley Food Hall - Chakra Bowls is adding another storefront location to their list - Beacon! Sometimes found at the Beacon Farmer's Market, they will now have a permanent home in Beacon in addition to their locations in Poughkeepsie and Gardiner. Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Chakra Bowl Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon NY Bagel-ish wished everyone Happy Eid al-Fatir on Friday. Stop in to say hello and ask to try their latest house-made cream cheeses. Watch Video > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor!   CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main Street, Beacon NY 🌸 EASTER SUNDAY AT CARTER’S 🌸 They are now accepting reservations for Easter Sunday April 5th! "Join us for a special holiday meal," says Carter's.  Two seating times are available. 🕛 12 PM 🕒 3 PM Tables will fill quickly. Reserve early. 📞 Call Jon to reserve your table: 845-743-6527 Catering and Private Parties available. Call them for details. 845-743-6527 Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Get your fresh hot hotdogs at Cold Spring Farmer's Market! "Nobody does them like Eggbert's! That's why I travel from CT to get them!" says one customer. FARMERS MARKETS:  Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm SHOP ONLINE: Online ordering is available 24/7. DELIVERY: 🚚 Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Website > Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street (entrance on Eliza Street), Beacon NY Jujitsu Classes: Mondays 7pm Wednesdays 6pm Fridays 6:30pm Ages 13+ Email info@MountainStreamBudo.com for more information and to schedule your free trial class. Class Schedule & Signup > Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY Li’l Dragons Karate class (ages 4-6) meets 3 times per week: Tuesdays and Fridays at 5:00pm & Thursdays at 5:30pm. Email Noah at info@MountainStreamBudo for more info and to schedule your free trial class!  Class Schedule & Signup > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor) Kristen Verge, LCSW River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > HVAC SERVICES Shelter Air HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music REAL ESTATE Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate > ARTICLES SPONSOR

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Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 03/14/2026

With Spring coming, the early bird gets the worm. Right now, the early bird can get discount tickets for BeaconLit Fest in June. See below for details. Enrollments is Open! A Little Beacon Blog's Summer Camp Guide is being updated now as people are checking it for dates. There are two ways to be included in this Guide: FREE: Area camps can email their basic information to editorial@alittlebeaconblog.com. Include the following info: Date Ranges, Age Ranges. SPONSORED: Include more info in your listing, like pictures, weekly descriptions, special lunch considerations, etc. Upgrade your listing here, and begin sending us all pictures and details. Readers LOVE this Guide. BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. Beacon’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Green Day: Saturday March 14th, 2026 Time: Noon Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY Beacon's St. Patrick's Day Parade is today. Weather is everything for this parade! Of course it has to be a Lion today with the wind. Garrison's Art Center Presents SITE: School Invitational Theme Exhibition Rooted: Art in the Natural World Day: Opening Reception: Saturday March 14, 1-3pm Location: Garrison Art Center, 23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison NY This weekend, The Garrison celebrates young artists from area schools, from Kindergarten through High School.  The SITE: School Invitational Theme Exhibition, "Rooted: Art and the Natural World," features artwork by Kindergarten through 12th-grade students from across the Hudson Valley. This year’s theme invites students from 19 local elementary, middle, and high schools to explore the connection between art and nature—and to reflect on our relationship with the natural world. The exhibition celebrates creativity grounded in curiosity, stewardship, and our shared connection to the world around us. Information > Murder She Wrote: Crime Fiction Writing Workshop When: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Price: $52.79 (tickets include food, beverages, writing, materials and more. Cynthia Weiner has had a long career writing and teaching fiction. Her short stories have been published in Ploughshares, The Sun, and Epiphany, and her story, "Boyfriends," was awarded a Pushcart Prize. And her 2025 novel, A Gorgeous Excitement, became an instant NYT bestseller. She is also the assistant director of The Writers Studio in New York City and a top notch writing instructor. Get your ticket soon for our upcoming Crime Writing intensive (and dinner!). Your attendence helps support our mission and bring our June 2026 Litfest to life! Last time we featured Author Cynthia Weiner of NY Writers Studio, the workshop sold out! This is a reprise with ALL NEW MATERIAL! Buy Tickets > Donations Open For The Prom Pop-Up from Beacon’s Howland Public Library Day: Now through March 20, 2026 Details: Nearly-New, Gently-Used Party Attire Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY The Prom Pop-Up From The Howland Library Is Back: Seeking Donations Of Gently Used Prom Attire The Free Prom Pop-Up Boutique for High School students is back at Beacon's Howland Public Library. Opportunity is open now to donate amazing, unusual, gently-used, like-new prom attire in female and male style through March 20th. More Details > SAVE THE DATES 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 > Beacon Litfest (Main Event) EARLY BIRD PASS available until April 1st. 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 Tickets > Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon NY New flyer, same great show! Come to the Hudson Valley’s best drag show hosted by Andramada for tasty drinks, eclectic shows and the most iconic host! It’s the year of the Yas Diva so come be a part of it ✨✨✨✨ Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon NY Mystical things are happening inside of Bagel-ish on this Parade of Green Day. You can make a wish on these bagel slices... Watch Video > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor!   CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main Street, Beacon NY Opening at 10am, Carter's is the place to be for today's Parade of Green! Catering and Private Parties available. Call them for details. 845-743-6527 Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! DAVE THE BUTCHER 232 Main Street, Beacon NY Celebrate the Parade of Green with Dave The Butcher! Open @ 10am! Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Pick up your beef brisket for St. Patrick's Day! www.eggbertsfreerangefarm.com FARMERS MARKETS:  Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm SHOP ONLINE: Online ordering is available 24/7. DELIVERY: 🚚 Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Website > Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY Li’l Dragons Karate class (ages 4-6) meets 3 times per week: Tuesdays and Fridays at 5:00pm & Thursdays at 5:30pm. Email Noah at info@MountainStreamBudo for more info and to schedule your free trial class!  Class Schedule & Signup > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor) Kristen Verge, LCSW River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > APPLIANCE REPAIR Shelter Air HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music REAL ESTATE Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. 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Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 03/07/2026

Last night (Friday), eyes were on the Beacon Bulldogs boy's basketball team as they earned the elusive Sectional IX Championship, deafeating the Red Hook Raiders to secure the Sectional IX Championship. The Beacon boys basketball program merged into Section 9 during the 2021-22 season, but the Poughkeepsie Journal reported that it has had a “cloud hovering over the program” ever since. “A program that had been patiently waiting for its opportunity to break through after falling short each and every time, Beacon finally broke through,” wrote reporter Eric Decker. Beacon coach Patrick Schetter told the Poughkeepsie Journal that fueling the team with energy and spirit was a priority. “That’s been a point of emphasis for us this year, coming out of the gate in the first quarter with energy. The last couple of years, that’s been something we’ve lacked as a program,” the coach said. Reuben Simmons, known as Coach Yogi for various volunteer sports programs in Beacon including Beacon Hoops, told A Little Beacon Blog: “From coaching a lot of those boys from age 10, they are a special group and the whole community has their support. As they win, it’s a win for the whole community. Every coach, every family member, every supporter, feels like they are playing for us as a community.”  Video of highlights captured by Kings of 845 Media and the rest of this article with stats is at ALBB now. WATCH HIGHLIGHTS & READ BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. Donations Open For The Prom Pop-Up from Beacon’s Howland Public Library Day: Now through March 20, 2026 Details: Nearly-New, Gently-Used Party Attire Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY The Prom Pop-Up From The Howland Library Is Back: Seeking Donations Of Gently Used Prom Attire The Free Prom Pop-Up Boutique for High School students is back at Beacon's Howland Public Library. Opportunity is open now to donate amazing, unusual, gently-used, like-new prom attire in female and male style through March 20th. More Details > SAVE THE DATES Beacon’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Green Day: Sunday March 14th, 2026 Time: Noon Location: Main Street, beginning at For sponsorship opportunity and participation information, email: beaconnyparadeofgreen@gmail.com Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon NY There's only one neighborhood girl that will bring you veggie samosa, freshly cooked chicken for Butter Chicken or sandwich wraps, and puffed puri. That's right. Trina of Tara Fusion makes all of this for you, and with a lot of love. Order take out or dine in. Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon NY Bagel-ish doesn’t do salads on their menu, but their sandwich topping options help put their bagel sandwiches over the top. Owner Beth drives to NJ for her special tomatoes, which are a purply-red color. There is some secret to the cucumbers (maybe the way they are sliced?) and for her special preference, arugula from @obercreekfarm . On Thursday night, Bagel-ish had the lights on for a little Iftar meal for Katie, and yum was it nourishing. If you want Beth to put salads on the menu, let her know 😋 Watch Video > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor!   CARTER'S RESTAURANT Main Street, Beacon NY Carter's just broke you. Pizza and Wine night every Thursday for who knows how long. But it's $40 right now. And they have the famous gluten-free cauliflower pizza that kids and adults rave about. Catering and Private Parties available. Call them for details. 845-743-6527 Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Eggbert's is popping up and popping out at a new Farm Pop-Up Market Stand! 🥚🥩 They partnered with The Shake and Grind in the Town of Newburgh on Wednesday from 12-3pm to bring you regular items, like lamb, goat, beef, chicken, eggs, and even their frozen raw pet food 🐾. Get Shake and Grind regular items too, like their coffee ☕️, lattes, baguette 🥖 and other baked goods. People love their smoothies 🥤 and juices. Come down Wednesday! Varieties include: Beef Beef Tripe Chicken Pork Rabbit (perfect for pets allergic to chicken, which is in most everything) www.eggbertsfreerangefarm.com FARMERS MARKETS:  Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm SHOP ONLINE: Online ordering is available 24/7. DELIVERY: 🚚 Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Website > Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! Murder She Wrote: Crime Fiction Writing Workshop When: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Price: $52.79 (tickets include food, beverages, writing, materials and more. Cynthia Weiner has had a long career writing and teaching fiction. Her short stories have been published in Ploughshares, The Sun, and Epiphany, and her story, "Boyfriends," was awarded a Pushcart Prize. And her 2025 novel, A Gorgeous Excitement, became an instant NYT bestseller. She is also the assistant director of The Writers Studio in New York City and a top notch writing instructor. Get your ticket soon for our upcoming Crime Writing intensive (and dinner!). Your attendence helps support our mission and bring our June 2026 Litfest to life! Last time we featured Author Cynthia Weiner of NY Writers Studio, the workshop sold out! This is a reprise with ALL NEW MATERIAL! Buy Tickets > JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY Li’l Dragons Karate class (ages 4-6) meets 3 times per week: Tuesdays and Fridays at 5:00pm & Thursdays at 5:30pm. Email Noah at info@MountainStreamBudo for more info and to schedule your free trial class!  Class Schedule & Signup > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor) Kristen Verge, LCSW River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > APPLIANCE REPAIR Shelter Air HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music REAL ESTATE Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. 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Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 2/28/2026

Good Morning!! It is sunny outside. The grass is muddy from slowly absorbing melted snow, and the farmers and makers are happy to be popped up at the Cold Spring Farmer's Market today Saturday. Meanwhile, the United States and Israel have decided to try to hamper our Saturdays by once again staging mass chaos in Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East, which includes the United States bombing a girls elementary school, killing over 50 children reportedly. You can get the report and analysis from Ahmed Eldin.  A Planetary Parade of 6 planets aligning in a curved line occurs tonight, reports The Guardian. These planets include Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mercury, Neptune and Uranus. In Beacon at the Howland Cultural Center, the Howland Chamber Music Circle is performing "The Planets" at 5:30pm. Details on that is below in ALBB's Kids Classes Guide section. PS: Don't miss the "Murder She Wrote: Crime Fiction Writing Workshop" from Beacon LitFest. Find it below in the Adult Classes section. BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. Donations Open For The Prom Pop-Up from Beacon’s Howland Public Library Day: Now through March 20, 2026 Details: Nearly-New, Gently-Used Party Attire Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY The Prom Pop-Up From The Howland Library Is Back: Seeking Donations Of Gently Used Prom Attire The Free Prom Pop-Up Boutique for High School students is back at Beacon's Howland Public Library. Opportunity is open now to donate amazing, unusual, gently-used, like-new prom attire in female and male style through March 20th. More Details > SAVE THE DATES Beacon’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Green Day: Sunday March 14th, 2026 Time: Noon Location: Main Street, beginning at For sponsorship opportunity and participation information, email: beaconnyparadeofgreen@gmail.com Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon NY Nami Yum Yum has been changing it up. Visit them today inside of the HV Food Hall to see which ingredients they have combined for you this weekend! Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon NY “Our bagels are fantastic, but our cream cheeses are really, really good. I would call them in the ‘Fantastic’ category,” Bagel-ish's owner Beth declared. The house-made cream cheeses look and feel like Gelato, and there is even a Dulce de Leche (caramel) flavor. Orange Curd (has egg). Organic Strawberry Jam blended cream cheese (try not to eat it by the scoop). Sweet Fig. Goes well with the Za’atar, Salt and Rosemary bagels. Those are the sweet spreads. For the Savory, there’s the Calamata Olive (such a happy name). Calabria Pepper (spicy). Scallion Garlic, and Jalapeño Garlic (staples). Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor!   CARTER'S RESTAURANT Main Street, Beacon NY Planning your business in Beacon retreats for Spring? So is Carter's. Get in their books now to book their back patio, back room, middle room, or the entire place for your event. Catering weddings off-site and private parties on-site, Carter’s is booking for Spring/Summer. Contact them today to get under those patio lights in their private back patio! Gluten-free definitely possible as Chef Jon will modify with you as needed. Call Chef Jon today to menu plan. 845-743-6527  Catering and Private Parties available. Call them for details. 845-743-6527 Watch Video > Carter's is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Eggbert’s frozen raw pet food is always available at both Farmer’s Markets and on their website for delivery! Order ahead online and select Free Pickup at whichever market, or select Free Delivery and we will drive to you. Varieties include: Beef Beef Tripe Chicken Pork Rabbit (perfect for pets allergic to chicken, which is in most everything) www.eggbertsfreerangefarm.com FARMERS MARKETS:  Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm SHOP ONLINE: Online ordering is available 24/7. DELIVERY: 🚚 Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Website > Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! Mental Health First Aid Training When: Thursday, March 5, 2026 Time: 9:30am-6pm Price: Free. Pre-Registration is Required Join Nuvance Health for a free Adult Mental Health First Aid training, open to the public and staff. This skills-based course teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges. Learners will complete a short prereading assignment online before the class session, then practice skills through discussion and activities. Topics include risk factors and warning signs, information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and addiction disorders, and a 5-step action plan to help someone in crisis. Upon successful completion of all requirements, participants will receive a certificate from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.  Register > Murder She Wrote: Crime Fiction Writing Workshop When: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Price: $52.79 (tickets include food, beverages, writing, materials and more. Cynthia Weiner has had a long career writing and teaching fiction. Her short stories have been published in Ploughshares, The Sun, and Epiphany, and her story, "Boyfriends," was awarded a Pushcart Prize. And her 2025 novel, A Gorgeous Excitement, became an instant NYT bestseller. She is also the assistant director of The Writers Studio in New York City and a top notch writing instructor. Get your ticket soon for our upcoming Crime Writing intensive (and dinner!). Your attendence helps support our mission and bring our June 2026 Litfest to life! Last time we featured Author Cynthia Weiner of NY Writers Studio, the workshop sold out! This is a reprise with ALL NEW MATERIAL! Buy Tickets > JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Explore Music, Art, and Astronomy with Gustav Holst’s The Planets! Day: Saturday, February 28, 2026 Time: 5:30pm Price: Children FREE / Adults $15 Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon, NY Join the Howland Chamber Music Circle’s Classics for Kids series for a vibrant performance of Holst’s The Planets, arranged for six brass players and piano. Planet lanterns created by local children through Compass Arts will brighten the space, and the program will be narrated with fun facts about each planet. This engaging event brings together music, creativity, and science—perfect for inspiring curiosity in audiences of all ages. Please Note: Segments of the program are expected to be loud. We encourage you to consider the needs of children with related sensitivities. Tickets > Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY Li’l Dragons Karate class (ages 4-6) meets 3 times per week: Tuesdays and Fridays at 5:00pm & Thursdays at 5:30pm. Email Noah at info@MountainStreamBudo for more info and to schedule your free trial class!  Class Schedule & Signup > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor) Kristen Verge, LCSW River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > APPLIANCE REPAIR Shelter Air HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music REAL ESTATE Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate > ARTICLES SPONSOR

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Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 2/21/2026

BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. "Peekskill Riots" Documentary Screened On The Site Of The Peekskill Riots Day: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Time: 2pm Location: 297 Locust Ave, Cortland, NY A rare opportunity to watch the documentary on Civil Rights champion, Paul Robeson and the Peekskill Riots at the seen. Says the filmmaker, Jon Bennett: "The Vancourtlandville Historical Society and I will be screening the documentary with a Q+A session between me and the audience immediately afterwards. I hope to see you here this Saturday as we discus this important part of American history." Information > SAVE THE DATES Beacon Spring Celebration Of Light Day: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Time: 5:30pm-8pm Location: Polhill Park - Main St. - The Yard This is the centerpiece of the festival. The big day! Free and open to all! 5:30pm - GATHER - Polhill Park - Main Street & South Ave Bring lanterns, illuminate our light, line up and kick off the walk! 6:00pm - PARADE - We have a rolling street closure so we’ll be in the middle of Main Street! Walk the length of Main Street with light and music and cheer! 6:30pm - CELEBRATE - The Yard - 4 Hanna Lane Display lanterns, drink tea and eat tasty morsels around the fire with tunes to dance to and more! Information > East Asian Spring Festival Day: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Time: Doors open 2:30pm, performance begins at 3:30pm. Performances include Taiko, Music, Lion Dance, Tai Chi Price: $15 Advance, $20 at door, $5 Kids Location: Industrial Arts Brewing: 511 Fishkill Ave, Beacon, NY 12508 The Hudson East Asian Culture Club, based in Beacon celebrates the Lunar New Year (of the Horse!), the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and East Asian culture in general. Tickets > Beacon’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Green Day: Sunday March 14th, 2026 Time: Noon Location: Main Street, beginning at For sponsorship opportunity and participation information, email: beaconnyparadeofgreen@gmail.com Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon NY The tater tots at the South Carolina inspired West Palmetto Burger Co. cannot be replicated or replaced. Also served with chicken tenders if you so order! Of course the smash burgers are always ready. Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon NY Those nails. That cinnamon raisin bagel. Rare combination that is available sometimes at Bagel-ish. Stop in to see what varieties they have on the shelves this weekend. And ask about the house-made cream cheeses! Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor!   CARTER'S RESTAURANT Main Street, Beacon NY Special Features at Carter's include dishes like this. Not available all the time, but go tonight and see what they have! Pan-Seared Red Snapper. Tomato Puttanesca 🍅🫒 Creamy Polenta ✨ Finished with Fresh Herbs 🌿 Bold Italian flavors, perfectly balanced with silky polenta— elevated, comforting, unforgettable. Catering and Private Parties available. Call them for details. 845-743-6527 Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Eggbert’s frozen raw pet food is always available at both Farmer’s Markets and on their website for delivery! Order ahead online and select Free Pickup at whichever market, or select Free Delivery and we will drive to you. Varieties include: Beef Beef Tripe Chicken Pork Rabbit (perfect for pets allergic to chicken, which is in most everything) www.eggbertsfreerangefarm.com FARMERS MARKETS: Wednesdays: Cornwall Farmer's Market: 11am-3pm Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 9am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm SHOP ONLINE: Online ordering is available 24/7. DELIVERY: 🚚 Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Website > Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY (door is on Eliza Street, near Citizens Bank) The Self Defense class you need, right here in Beacon, taught by a sought-after martial arts expert, Noah Mitchell, who has over 40 years of experience. No martial arts experience necessary. Pictured here is a recent group of the Women's Self Defense Seminar, which consisted of Beacon residents. Seminars will include self defense theory and concepts as well as practical experience, including:  Releases, controls, striking Pressure points, joint locks Defenses against mugs, grabs, chokes Defenses against armed attackers Sexual Assault situations & more Call or email today to learn more. (845) 526-BUDO info@MountainStreamBudo.com Class Schedule & Signup > Mental Health First Aid Training When: Thursday, March 5, 2026 Time: 9:30am-6pm Price: Free. Pre-Registration is Required Join Nuvance Health for a free Adult Mental Health First Aid training, open to the public and staff. This skills-based course teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges. Learners will complete a short prereading assignment online before the class session, then practice skills through discussion and activities. Topics include risk factors and warning signs, information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and addiction disorders, and a 5-step action plan to help someone in crisis. Upon successful completion of all requirements, participants will receive a certificate from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.  Register > Murder She Wrote: Crime Fiction Writing Workshop When: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Price: $52.79 (tickets include food, beverages, writing, materials and more. Cynthia Weiner has had a long career writing and teaching fiction. Her short stories have been published in Ploughshares, The Sun, and Epiphany, and her story, "Boyfriends," was awarded a Pushcart Prize. And her 2025 novel, A Gorgeous Excitement, became an instant NYT bestseller. She is also the assistant director of The Writers Studio in New York City and a top notch writing instructor. Get your ticket soon for our upcoming Crime Writing intensive (and dinner!). Your attendence helps support our mission and bring our June 2026 Litfest to life! Last time we featured Author Cynthia Weiner of NY Writers Studio, the workshop sold out! This is a reprise with ALL NEW MATERIAL! Buy Tickets > JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY Li’l Dragons Karate class (ages 4-6) meets 3 times per week: Tuesdays and Fridays at 5:00pm & Thursdays at 5:30pm. Email Noah at info@MountainStreamBudo for more info and to schedule your free trial class!  Class Schedule & Signup > Explore Music, Art, and Astronomy with Gustav Holst’s The Planets! Day: Saturday, February 28, 2026 Time: 5:30pm Price: Children FREE / Adults $15 Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon, NY Join the Howland Chamber Music Circle’s Classics for Kids series for a vibrant performance of Holst’s The Planets, arranged for six brass players and piano. Planet lanterns created by local children through Compass Arts will brighten the space, and the program will be narrated with fun facts about each planet. This engaging event brings together music, creativity, and science—perfect for inspiring curiosity in audiences of all ages. Please Note: Segments of the program are expected to be loud. We encourage you to consider the needs of children with related sensitivities. Tickets > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor) Kristen Verge, LCSW River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > APPLIANCE REPAIR Shelter Air HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music REAL ESTATE Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate > ARTICLES SPONSOR

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Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 2/14/2026

BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. Pet Adoption at Beacon Barkery Day: Saturday, February 14, 2026 Time: 12pm-2pm Location: 190 Main Street, Beacon, NY The Beacon Barkery at 190 Main Street is hosting another pet adoption today from 12pm-2pm. Owner Jon has hosted these before, collaborating with a group who finds adoptions for dogs from Puerto Rico. His first of such event was after Hurricane Maria. Sometimes the opportunity for adoption includes cats. Information > Asian Enough Presents Lunar New Year Day: Sunday, February 15, 2026 Time: 2pm-4pm Price: $10 Adults, $5 Kids Location: VFW Memorial Building, 413 Main Street, Beacon, NY Lantern Making by Beacon Spring Celebration of Light. Enjoy Sweet and Savorty treat from Asian Enough. Then, experience a Lion Dance by Mid-Hudson Chinese Language Center. Information > Drag Show - Every Friday Night at Hudson Valley Food Hall Day: Fridays Time: 9pm Location: 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY People come from near and far to participate and enjoy. Bring your single dollars for the dancers! Information > SAVE THE DATES Beacon Spring Celebration Of Light Day: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Time: 5:30pm-8pm Location: Polhill Park - Main St. - The Yard This is the centerpiece of the festival. The big day! Free and open to all! 5:30pm - GATHER - Polhill Park - Main Street & South Ave Bring lanterns, illuminate our light, line up and kick off the walk! 6:00pm - PARADE - We have a rolling street closure so we’ll be in the middle of Main Street! Walk the length of Main Street with light and music and cheer! 6:30pm - CELEBRATE - The Yard - 4 Hanna Lane Display lanterns, drink tea and eat tasty morsels around the fire with tunes to dance to and more! Information > East Asian Spring Festival Day: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Time: Doors open 2:30pm, performance begins at 3:30pm. Performances include Taiko, Music, Lion Dance, Tai Chi Price: $15 Advance, $20 at door, $5 Kids Location: Industrial Arts Brewing: 511 Fishkill Ave, Beacon, NY 12508 The Hudson East Asian Culture Club, based in Beacon celebrates the Lunar New Year (of the Horse!), the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and East Asian culture in general. Tickets > Beacon’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Green Day: Sunday March 14th, 2026 Time: Noon Location: Main Street, beginning at For sponsorship opportunity and participation information, email: beaconnyparadeofgreen@gmail.com Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon NY Tara Fusion says: "Happy Valentine's Day to all of my lovely guests, who became my friends and family. Lots of love!" For special on this day, they are serving Butter Chicken, Chicken Momo, and Chicken Kebab. Find them inside the Hudson Valley Food Hall! Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon NY Beth needed to re-roll the bagels because they came out a few ounces too light. Bagel-ish was open "late" on a Friday - 5:30pm - because she had more bagels she wanted to make. Leran about her insistence on the 4.7oz bagel. Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor!   CARTER'S RESTAURANT Main Street, Beacon NY 💕 Enjoy the Valentine’s Day Special — The Strawberry Rose Mimosa 💕 Sparkling prosecco meets sweet strawberry syrup, finished with a handcrafted strawberry rose garnish — because romance should taste as beautiful as it looks. Catering and Private Parties available. Call them for details. 845-743-6527 Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Eggbert’s frozen raw pet food is always available at both Farmer’s Markets and on their website for delivery! Order ahead online and select Free Pickup at whichever market, or select Free Delivery and we will drive to you. Varieties include: Beef Beef Tripe Chicken Pork Rabbit (perfect for pets allergic to chicken, which is in most everything) www.eggbertsfreerangefarm.com FARMERS MARKETS: Wednesdays: Cornwall Farmer's Market: 11am-3pm Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 9am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm SHOP ONLINE: Online ordering is available 24/7. DELIVERY: 🚚 Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Website > Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY Splashdown Season is coming! ☀️ 🌊 Time to get those toes ready, and beach legs and bikini. Laser Hair Removal at The Blushery is an oasis of privacy and calm during your treetment(s). Book now, and enjoy this self-care. Book Online > Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY (door is on Eliza Street, near Citizens Bank) The Self Defense class you need, right here in Beacon, taught by a sought-after martial arts expert, Noah Mitchell, who has over 40 years of experience. No martial arts experience necessary. Pictured here is a recent group of the Women's Self Defense Seminar, which consisted of Beacon residents. Seminars will include self defense theory and concepts as well as practical experience, including:  Releases, controls, striking Pressure points, joint locks Defenses against mugs, grabs, chokes Defenses against armed attackers Sexual Assault situations & more Call or email today to learn more. (845) 526-BUDO info@MountainStreamBudo.com Class Schedule & Signup > Mental Health First Aid Training When: Thursday, March 5, 2026 Time: 9:30am-6pm Price: Free. Pre-Registration is Required Join Nuvance Health for a free Adult Mental Health First Aid training, open to the public and staff. This skills-based course teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges. Learners will complete a short prereading assignment online before the class session, then practice skills through discussion and activities. Topics include risk factors and warning signs, information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and addiction disorders, and a 5-step action plan to help someone in crisis. Upon successful completion of all requirements, participants will receive a certificate from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.  Register > Murder She Wrote: Crime Fiction Writing Workshop When: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Price: $52.79 (tickets include food, beverages, writing, materials and more. Cynthia Weiner has had a long career writing and teaching fiction. Her short stories have been published in Ploughshares, The Sun, and Epiphany, and her story, "Boyfriends," was awarded a Pushcart Prize. And her 2025 novel, A Gorgeous Excitement, became an instant NYT bestseller. She is also the assistant director of The Writers Studio in New York City and a top notch writing instructor. Get your ticket soon for our upcoming Crime Writing intensive (and dinner!). Your attendence helps support our mission and bring our June 2026 Litfest to life! Last time we featured Author Cynthia Weiner of NY Writers Studio, the workshop sold out! This is a reprise with ALL NEW MATERIAL! Buy Tickets > JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY Li’l Dragons Karate class (ages 4-6) meets 3 times per week: Tuesdays and Fridays at 5:00pm & Thursdays at 5:30pm. Email Noah at info@MountainStreamBudo for more info and to schedule your free trial class!  Class Schedule & Signup > Explore Music, Art, and Astronomy with Gustav Holst’s The Planets! Day: Saturday, February 28, 2026 Time: 5:30pm Price: Children FREE / Adults $15 Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon, NY Join the Howland Chamber Music Circle’s Classics for Kids series for a vibrant performance of Holst’s The Planets, arranged for six brass players and piano. Planet lanterns created by local children through Compass Arts will brighten the space, and the program will be narrated with fun facts about each planet. This engaging event brings together music, creativity, and science—perfect for inspiring curiosity in audiences of all ages. Please Note: Segments of the program are expected to be loud. We encourage you to consider the needs of children with related sensitivities. Tickets > "The Peekskill Riots" Learn about the African American Civil Rights Activist Paul Robeson through the storyline of the Peekskill Riots, one of the most covered up mob attacks in our region in 1949, from the master storyteller and documentary filmmaker, Jon Scott Bennett, in our interview with him. Listen Now > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor) Kristen Verge, LCSW River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > APPLIANCE REPAIR Shelter Air HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music REAL ESTATE Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate > ARTICLES SPONSOR

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Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 2/7/2026

BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. Drag Show - Every Friday Night at Hudson Valley Food Hall Day: Fridays Time: 9pm Location: 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY People come from near and far to participate and enjoy. Bring your single dollars for the dancers! Information > SAVE THE DATES Beacon Spring Celebration Of Light Day: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Time: 5:30pm-8pm Location: Polhill Park - Main St. - The Yard This is the centerpiece of the festival. The big day! Free and open to all! 5:30p - GATHER - Polhill Park - Main Street & South Ave Bring lanterns, illuminate our light, line up and kick off the walk! 6:00p - PARADE - We have a rolling street closure so we’ll be in the middle of Main Street! Walk the length of Main Street with light and music and cheer! 6:30p - CELEBRATE - The Yard - 4 Hanna Lane Display lanterns, drink tea and eat tasty morsels around the fire with tunes to dance to and more! Information > East Asian Spring Festival Day: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Time: Doors open 2:30pm, performance begins at 3:30pm. Performances include Taiko, Music, Lion Dance, Tai Chi Price: $15 Advance, $20 at door, $5 Kids Location: Industrial Arts Brewing: 511 Fishkill Ave, Beacon, NY 12508 The Hudson East Asian Culture Club, based in Beacon celebrates the Lunar New Year (of the Horse!), the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and East Asian culture in general. Tickets > Beacon’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Green Day: Sunday March 14th, 2026 Time: Noon Location: Main Street, beginning at For sponsorship opportunity and participation information, email: beaconnyparadeofgreen@gmail.com Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon NY Five Pennies Creamery is a whole flavor. Homemade in Beacon, NY inside of the Hudson Valley Food Hall, they are open all year long, employing local students. Their ice cream pies are a Beacon best kept secret, with that thick graham cracker crust. Specialty pies are available for order. Call or message to place your order 😋🍨 (pictured: butter pecan). Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Oui Oui HV Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon NY Oh my gosh. So sorry we missed these 5 churros for you on January 31st!! One of the Bagel-ish employees made the churros, and did so with a special extra touch of butter. Watch the video to learn more. Don’t skip a day going into Bagel-ish because you never know what will be different.  Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor!   CARTER'S RESTAURANT Main Street, Beacon NY Do you come for the Eggplant Stack Appetizer, and stay for the live jazz? Carter's has live music often, so sit back and enjoy. Catering and Private Parties available. Call them for details. 845-743-6527 Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Eggbert’s is doing everything we can to reach you during this harsh winter. Both marketsare open this weekend. For shorter hours because of the cold. Ways you can help us: ✅ Order in advance on our website, and select Market Pickup as your delivery method. ✅ Order online any time - mid week or if the weather is not great for you - and we will deliver free. We are out delivering all the time, so it is no burden on us. Promise! www.eggbertsfreerangefarm.com FARMERS MARKETS: Wednesdays: Cornwall Farmer's Market: 11am-3pm Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 9am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm SHOP ONLINE: Online ordering is available 24/7. DELIVERY: 🚚 Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Website > Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY Splashdown Season is coming! ☀️ 🌊 Time to get those toes ready, and beach legs and bikini. Laser Hair Removal at The Blushery is an oasis of privacy and calm during your treetment(s). Book now, and enjoy this self-care. Book Online > Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY (door is on Eliza Street, near Citizens Bank) The Self Defense class you need, right here in Beacon, taught by a sought-after martial arts expert, Noah Mitchell, who has over 40 years of experience.  No martial arts experience necessary. Seminars will include self defense theory and concepts as well as practical experience, including:  Releases, controls, striking Pressure points, joint locks Defenses against mugs, grabs, chokes Defenses against armed attackers Sexual Assault situations & more Call or email today to learn more. (845) 526-BUDO info@MountainStreamBudo.com Class Schedule & Signup > Murder She Wrote: Crime Fiction Writing Workshop When: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Price: $52.79 (tickets include food, beverages, writing, materials and more. Cynthia Weiner has had a long career writing and teaching fiction. Her short stories have been published in Ploughshares, The Sun, and Epiphany, and her story, "Boyfriends," was awarded a Pushcart Prize. And her 2025 novel, A Gorgeous Excitement, became an instant NYT bestseller. She is also the assistant director of The Writers Studio in New York City and a top notch writing instructor. Get your ticket soon for our upcoming Crime Writing intensive (and dinner!). Your attendence helps support our mission and bring our June 2026 Litfest to life! Last time we featured Author Cynthia Weiner of NY Writers Studio, the workshop sold out! This is a reprise with ALL NEW MATERIAL! Buy Tickets > JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY Li’l Dragons Karate class (ages 4-6) meets 3 times per week: Tuesdays and Fridays at 5:00pm & Thursdays at 5:30pm. Email Noah at info@MountainStreamBudo for more info and to schedule your free trial class!  Class Schedule & Signup > Explore Music, Art, and Astronomy with Gustav Holst’s The Planets! Day: Saturday, February 28, 2026 Time: 5:30pm Price: Children FREE / Adults $15 Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon, NY Join the Howland Chamber Music Circle’s Classics for Kids series for a vibrant performance of Holst’s The Planets, arranged for six brass players and piano. Planet lanterns created by local children through Compass Arts will brighten the space, and the program will be narrated with fun facts about each planet. This engaging event brings together music, creativity, and science—perfect for inspiring curiosity in audiences of all ages. Please Note: Segments of the program are expected to be loud. We encourage you to consider the needs of children with related sensitivities. Tickets > "The Peekskill Riots" Learn about the African American Civil Rights Activist Paul Robeson through the storyline of the Peekskill Riots, one of the most covered up mob attacks in our region in 1949, from the master storyteller and documentary filmmaker, Jon Scott Bennett, in our interview with him. Listen Now > Tin Shingle's Content Planning Template Coming Soon: Tin Shingle's 2026 Editorial Calendar Template will be available for free to Tin Shingle Members, or for purchase or fresh download for those who already have lifetime access. This template is a spreadsheet of the 12 months of the year with national themes included. Perfect for coordinating planned publish dates with your team. Learn More > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor) Kristen Verge, LCSW River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > APPLIANCE REPAIR Shelter Air HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music REAL ESTATE Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate > ARTICLES SPONSOR

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