What will the weather bring this weekend? Something spooky for sure! The Kids Hocus Pocus Halloween Parade down Main Street is going to be held rain or shine, and so might some other events you had planned. There are plenty of things to do indoors as well! Let's get down to it...
Fishkill Farms Fall Harvest
Day: Saturday & Sunday through October 28, 2018 Time: 9 am to 5 pm (rain or shine) Location: Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction, NY Information >
International Film Night - “Victoria & Abdul”
Day: Friday, October 26, 2018 Time: 7 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
October Moonwalk: Last One for 2018!
Day: Friday, October 26, 2018 Time: 6 to 8 pm Location: Walkway Over The Hudson State Park, 61 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY Information >
Symposium - “Continued Traditions: Painting and Sculpture in the Hudson River Valley"
Day: Saturday, October 27, 2018 Time: 9:30 am to noon Location: Boscobel House & Gardens, 1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY Information >
Free Comic Book Day
Day: Saturday, October 27, 2018 Time: 11 am to 10 pm Location: The Underground Beacon, 462 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Haunted Barn & Hay Ride
Day: Saturday, October 27, 2018 Time: 4 to 7 pm Location: Stony Kill Farm, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY Information >
Levanta CD Release Party
Day: Saturday, October 27, 2018 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Hocus Pocus Kids Halloween Parade
from the Beacon Chamber of Commerce
Day:Sunday, October 28, 2018 (rain or shine) Lineup Time: 12 pm at the Visitors Center Parade Start Time: 1 pm Locations: Costumed kids start lining up at the Visitors Center in Polhill Park (South Avenue/9D and Main Street, near Bank Square and Beacon Creamery) for a parade all the way down Main Street stopping at the intersection of Verplanck Avenue and Main Street. How This Works: Wait - Verplanck intersects with Main Street? Yes, it does! Allllll the way at the end of Main Street by the old train tracks and the former Hop location, now Melzingah Tap House. You will parade past the Howland Cultural Center, past the Dummy Light, past The Roundhouse, and you will parade past lots of art galleries and shops you may not have discovered yet on this slightly hidden end of Main Street, sometimes referred to as the East End Gem of Main Street. Collecting Candy: The first step is the parade. Smile and wave! A firetruck will be bringing up the rear of the parade. The second step will be trick or treating from businesses on Main Street, on the sidewalk, on your way back from the end of the parade route. The street will be unblocked, and you and the kids will trick or treat on the sidewalk on the return trip back up Main Street. BONUS: The Roundhouse will once again be handing out cider on their patio. Information >
BROADWAY - Bannerman Island Benefit Performance
Day: Sunday, October 28, 2018 Time: 2 to 4:30 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Story Screen Presents “Nosferatu”
Day: Sunday, October 28, 2018 Time: Doors at 7:30 pm, movie at 8 pm Location: Quinn’s, 330 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Beacon Film Society Presents Screening of “Netizens”
Day: Sunday, October 28, 2018 Time: 7 to 9 pm (6:30 pm doors) Location: BEAHIVE, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in ourEvents Guide.
Sleepy Hollow Halloween 10K
Day: Saturday, October 27, 2018 Time: 9:30 am; at 9 am there will be a kids costume 1-mile fun run (ages 6 & older) $5 Location: Morse School, 30 Pocantico St., Sleepy Hollow, NY
Rocks, Shells, & Paper: Intro To Marbleing
Day: Saturday, October 27, 2018 Time: 10 am to 12 pm Location: Riverwinds Gallery, 172 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Coloring Books for Adults Day: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 Time: 6 to 7:30 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
First Reading Session
Day: Saturday, October 27, 2018 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Beacon Music Chamber, 4 Academy St., Beacon, NY Information >
Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
Little did you know, Luxe Optique has an extensive eye exam office inside of the shop, with two very qualified doctors inside just waiting to check out your eyes. You can learn more about Dr. James Carroll, O.D., and Dr. Alexandra Herrera, O.D., here, or stop in to meet them!
BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END
Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the Dummy Light) THIS WEEKEND! Friday to Sunday, October 26-28
Gorgeous dresses are on display at the Justin Alexander Trunk Show in Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique. Lambs Hill is located in the renovated factory building known as 1 East Main, neighboring Trax and SallyeAnder.
This slightly gorgeous total renovation of 1910s Cape Cod-style house at 48 Poplar Street in Newburgh is nice and cozy for countless mornings of coffee in the new kitchen or front sun porch. It has brand-new plumbing, heating and electrical systems throughout, as well as new stainless-steel appliances, a tiled kitchen and bath, refinished wood floors and contemporary fixtures. Located just 5 minutes from Stewart International Airport, and listed at $209,900, you'll want to go check it out. Details + Pictures >
Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency
Antalek & Moore matches you with the best, and sometimes lowest price insurance for your Home, Car, and Rental. Here are examples of insurance carriers Antalek & Moore works with, who they will price out for you for competitive bids: Home & Rental Insurance:
Travelers
Sterling
Progressive
Hartford
Car:
Travelers
Progressive
Hartford
Need a change in insurance or want to go cheaper? Call Antalek & Moore any time: (845) 831-4300 They don't carry the insurance, but they hook you up with a new insurance provider or better plan from several big-name companies.
A Little Beacon Blog's Space - 291 Main Street
Looking for space to book your holiday company or client party? Come to A Little Beacon Blog's Space, located on Beacon's Main Street. You can host an intimate gathering, bring your own wine, beer or spirits, and serve light food. Details and Pictures >
Want to host your pop-up shop at A Little Beacon's Space? How about Black Friday Weekend? See here for details.
Beacon Chamber of Commerce
Each year the Beacon Chamber of Commerce puts on the Kids Hocus Pocus Halloween Parade with the intent of bringing the community and the businesses and art galleries together. It's this Sunday, rain or shine. Come see the cuties in costume! Details Here >
BeaconArts
Are you an artist looking to connect in Beacon? A membership with BeaconArts is the coziest way to meet others. BeaconArts is a huge supporter of the arts of all kinds in Beacon. Learn About Membership >
Tin Shingle
Are you trying to get the word out about your business, but don't know where to focus? Tin Shingle is a training platform for how to do this, and also offers Private Training Sessions if you just need to focus and align your efforts in a one-on-one setting. BONUS: Tin Shingle Members of any level get a 25% discount. Please contact for a coupon code before purchasing. Learn More >
Katie James, Inc.
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