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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