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We'd be lying if we said October wasn't our favorite month! Not cold enough & full of festivities! Plus, we're here for the pumpkins - the seed baking, the puree making, the carving, the pumpkin pies, the ciders, the decorations... all of it! Pumpkins available at Bretts Hardware! Get em! We're also here for the Fall foods... the soups, the apple cider donuts, chili ... we could go on and on. You get the point.

But also - we live in the BEST (in our opinion) place for hiking! And let's face it... Hudson Valley fall hikes are breathtaking - for weather and for scenery. Some of our favorites include Storm King, Mount Beacon, Breakneck, Kaaterskill Falls, Anthony's Nose, and so much more! If you do go on any hikes, be sure to tag us on Instagram, so we can see!

Enjoy your first weekend of October!

PS: In perfect October fashion, several October 1 events are scheduled despite the hurricane rain. Always a tough call. Some are rain or shine. Stony Kill moved their Harvest Festival to their rain date of Sunday. Where can you enjoy a show in the evening inside? From Serious. Comedy Theatre! See details below. Also see below for Eat Church's soup that is about to warm your bones.

THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE
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The 23rd Annual Woodstock Film Festival
Days: September 28, 2022 - October 2, 2022
Times: see schedule for times >
Location: see schedule for venues >
Information >

Harvest Hunt At Locust Grove
Days: Saturdays & Sundays in October & Monday, October 10, 2022
Time: 10:30am-4:30am
Location: Locust Grove Estate, 2683 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY
Calling all kids and families! Come find over 2 dozen fabulously decorated pumpkins hidden in the nooks and crannies of our gardens on this very unique story walk - scavenger hunt! Tickets are $10/person. Children under 4 are free!
Information >

Improv Comedy Show
Day: Saturday, October 1, 2022
Time: Show at 8pm (doors at 7:55pm)
Location: 22 Kent St., Beacon, NY Room #109
Our Serious Comedy Theatre House Teams: Holy Waterslides and Hell Bent, for Now perform a completely improvised show, made up of scenes and stories pulled from crowd suggestions. The roughly 90 minute show (with an intermission) takes place monthly. For ages 18+. $12 advance / $15 at door. Beer, cider, seltzer and water available at the show!
Information >
Serious. Comedy Theatre is a sponsor of A Little Beacon Blog. Thank you!!

Hudson Valley Flea Market & Craft Fair
Day: Saturday, October 1, 2022
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: YAI, 677 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY
Information >

Phoenicia Flea
Days: October 1, October 8-9 (rain or shine)
Time: 11am-5pm
Locations >

Stony Kill's Harvest Fest -
MOVED TO RAIN DATE! - Sunday
Day: Sunday, October 2, 2022
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Stony Kill Farm, 79 Farmstead Ln, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Hay rides, Live Music, Farm animals, Artisans, Yummy treats, and more! Harvest Fest is the perfect way to celebrate the start of fall and enjoy the gorgeous Stony Kill farmscape. Admission is free, and a suggested donation of $5 is a welcome way to help support Stony Kill. There will be soft pretzels. Bring cash for crafts, baked goods, and soup provided by our friends in the Verplanck Garden Club. Enter using the northern farm entrance and park in the field on your right. Then catch a hay wagon shuttle or walk along the farm lane to the festivities near the barn!
Information >

Blow Your Own Ornament
Day: Sign up starts October 1 for November-January classes
Location: Hudson Beach Glass, Beacon, NY
Schedule soon, as the calendar fills up quickly. Sign-up is online only.
Come make an ornament. You will have color and texture options to choose from. Anyone from age 6 years and up can do this. Each ornament is $45. If choosing to make several ornaments, the appointments will be consecutive with 15 minutes for each.
Information >

Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!

ALBB's Restaurant Guide to show you which restaurants are open on Mondays!
See it here >

EAT CHURCH
3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY
Reminder that Eat Church is serving up dinner 6 days a week at Dogwood in Beacon and if you haven't been yet, you must go! Especially as it starts to get cooler... nothin' like delicious soul food! Stop by this weekend or Tuesdays - Sundays from 5pm-10 pm for that good good! Dogwood is located at 47 E Main St. You know you want those phat thai noodles!
Find Eat Church
Industrial Arts Brewing from Friday-Sunday &
Dogwood Beacon on Tuesday-Sunday from 5pm-10pm
Order Online >
Keep up with all of the delicious pop-ups and events here >
You can also visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials >

Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you!

BEACON BREAD COMPANY
193 Main St.
Excuse me Beacon Bread... are you kidding with this?! Cheese Steak au jus?! Oh man... a must try and at the top of our list! Shaved rib eye- grilled and served on BBC's toasted baguette, melted cheddar, sautéed onions and peppers and a side of au jus. For your dipping pleasures, of course. Nothing like the real thing!
OPEN:
Sunday-Thursday until 7 pm (Closed on Wednesday)
Friday + Saturday until 10 pm
Happy Hour $7 ‘til 7 pm menu is available every day starting at 4 pm!
Menu >
Order Pick Up or Delivery >
Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you!

HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL
288 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Shmucks is open until 10pm all weekend long! Go on in & get the scoooop(s).
Inside the HV Food Hall!
Follow HV Food Hall's foodies:

Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu!
El Nica: Nicaraguan Food
Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio!
S hmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff
Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters
Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice
Dulce Cielo Mexico: authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options.
Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you!

BAJA 328

328 Main Street, Beacon, NY

It’s back! Seasonal apple cinnamon margarita from Baja! A must try! Who say's you can't enjoy a margarita in the fall?! Not Baja! Stop in for this goodness & enjoy delish tacos and other entrees. Don't forget to ask about the specials! Other cocktails & mocktails too! Oh & obviously appetizers, desserts, and much more!
Takeout available.
PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm
Check out their specialty drinks >
Check out the specials >

BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!

ZIATUN
244 Main St.

Autumn is here (wooo!) and Ziatun has some yummy flavors to share. We're so excited! Follow Ziaun on Instagram and follow along as they share some of their new seasonal dishes > Ziatun is open all weekend with more great wraps, mezzes, and entrees for you!
Menu >
Order Online >
HOURS
Monday + Thursday-Saturday 11 am-9pm
Tuesday + Wednesday 11 am-4pm
Sunday 11am-8pm
Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!

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Shopping! So fun, yet so strategic. With so many options to shop on Main Street, we compiled a Shopping Guide that includes every single shop in Beacon for your shopping and bookmarking pleasure! If you run a shop or boutique in Beacon and want to sponsor the shopping guide, be included in this Friday Feature newsletter, and get a nifty photo gallery in the guide, click here for more details >

WITCH HAZEL
176 Main Street, Beacon
Imagine yourself with a little hand-stamped tin case of perfume, which by the way is hand-poured in Iceland and which also by the way has the most beautiful balmy texture. This is No.54, from Fischersund, a woodsy little number with a warm blend of vetiver, patchouli and musk. (The nice kind of musk.) This line is a new Witch Hazel favorite fragrance line, not just sayin' it. Do yourself a favor and become A Person Who Uses a Perfume Bar. Available at Witch Hazel!
OPEN
10-6 everyday EXCEPT Tuesday & Wednesday
Stay tuned for the next floral workshop & Follow Witch Hazel on Instagram! >
Shop Last Call Items >
Order florals >

BRETT'S HARDWARE

18 West Main Street, Beacon
It's October! Get your pumpkins! Lined up & stacked at Bretts - all different sizes. Maybe you keep them as is, carve them, bake the seeds, or make puree? We're 'basic' for pumpkins & we're loving all of this. Stop in at Bretts & pick em out. All different sizes!
PS: Brett’s is hiring a morning person. Go into the store to apply.
OPEN
Monday-Friday 7:30am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm
Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you!

LUXE OPTIQUE

181-183 Main Street, Beacon
We're feeling sophisticated and affordable this season, how about you? Maybe you're also feeling it? Or maybe you're feeling luxury? Asian fit? Something for your child(ren)? Luxe has all the fits & frames! Shop the Luxe Optique Collection > online or make an appt to stop in and find the best pair (if this color doesn't work for you!)
PS: Appointments required for exams.
PPS Both Locations (Beacon & Hudson) are open from 10 AM - 6 PM Tuesday-Saturday & Beacon is only open on Mondays from 10 AM - 5 PM.

Shop Online >
Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you!

Yanarella Dance Studio
312 Main St., Beacon, NY

FALL in love with dance! 8 Week Course Schedule is happening now! Reach out to Yanarella Dance for more information and to sign up! You or the kids. Options for all!

You can check out Yanarella's Dance schedule in ALBB's Kids/Adults Classes Guide! Fall Classes have been posted & updated >

Register Online >
Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you!

Kids Improv Workshop & Jam
Day: Sunday, October 2, 2022
Time: 10am-11:30am
Location: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School)
The first half of the jam has lessons with warm-up games, foundational exercises while the second half is fun, silly, practice play with a break in between. Small groups will be broken out by age as needed. Absolutely zero experience is needed to attend any session!
Information >
Serious. Comedy Theatre is a Sponsor, thank you!

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Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here >

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ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY
340 Main Street, Beacon
Plan for a rainy day - or should we say an unforeseen storm system. Given that we are in the midst of hurricane season, follow these 5 tips to ensure you are prepared. Thank you Antalek & Moore for always giving us tips! Follow Antalek & Moore on Instagram for tips & reach out for policies!
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Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!

TIN SHINGLE
Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle is your support system as you're getting the word out about your business.
Learn More >
Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!

KATIE JAMES, INC.
New season = new website! Need a new website? Seriously, it's a must! Your website needs updating throughout the year! SEO/Google says so too. Katie James, Inc. has your back! A new website is a vital part of growing your business. Things evolve in your business - new products/items/foods, changes in the place, special offerings, etc. As you grow, your website needs to grow. This is how people find you & WANT to check you out! An old outdated website might push them away (we've witnessed this happen!) Find out about our website design services here > Let us bring your business to life (online).
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Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you!

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Poughkeepsie Day School

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Focus On Massage Therapy

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