Creative Weekend :: Things To Do 4/25/2025

Quite a creative weekend for you! Many tough choices on this Earth Day weekend for you to do. You'll need to be like clockwork with your time to hit them all. Several free events for the kids. Free Palestine. BOOK YOUR EVENT PLACEMENT NOW Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. Shops, Restaurants, Beauty and Classes advertisers in ALBB's membership get events promoted as needed. Budget varies per number of listings. Earth Day Fest @ Boscobel with Cold Spring Farmer’s Market Day: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Time: 10am-1pm Location: Boscobel’s Maple Lane Earth Day Fest at Boscobell with Cold Spring Farmer’s Market at Boscobel’s Maple Lane. Free Admission! Look for your favorite market vendors like Eggbert’s Free Range Farm for your eggs and meats. Shop the Farmers’ Market and explore iconic Hudson Valley views, walk through budding landscapes, hike the woodland trail, picnic on the Great Lawn and enjoy music and family fun. Information > Ben Neill Mutantrumpet :: Book & Music Release Party Day: Friday April 25, 2025 Time: 7pm Doors; 8pm Show Price: Free Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 Join Ben for a free release party to celebrate the launch of his book, Diffusing Music, new music releases, and his upcoming podcast. The evening will include a short talk about the book and a live performance on the Mutantrumpet with interactive visuals by Carl van Brunt. Information > Annual Ree-Play Sale Dates/Times/Discounts: Friday, April 25 9AM-7PM (Full Price) Saturday, April 26 9AM-2PM (50% Off) Sunday, April 27 12-4PM (75% OFF) Location: University Settlement Camp, 724 Wolcott Avenue (9D), Beacon, NY The Ree Play Sale is Wee Play’s huge children’s tag sale to benefit children’s programming in Beacon including Block Party at the Beacon Rec Center, Come & Play at the Howland Public Library, 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. Information > Beacon Art Book Fair presented by Beacon Photo Club Day: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Time: 11am-4pm Price: Free. All Ages Welcome Location: VFW Veterans Memorial Building, 413 Main Street, Beacon, NY Celebrate the vibrant spirit of self-publishing at the 2025 Beacon Art Book Fair, a one-day event bringing together Beacon’s creative community. The 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. There will be community art projects, workshops, collaging, zine making, live poetry, photo booth, and opportunities to meet Hudson Valley artists. After party will be at Happy Valley from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Information > Volunteerism: The Fabric Of Our Community Day: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Time: 10am-1pm Discussion starts at 11am Price: Free. Location: St. Andrew and St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 15 South Avenue, Beacon, NY 12508 Join I Am Beacon for a powerful discussion on the role of volunteerism in shaping our community. Connect with local leaders, organizations, neighbors and grow your network to give back. Passionate panel discussion led by Reuben "Coach Yogi" Simmons, Executive Director and Founder of I Am Beacon. Panelists include the Rev. Charles Kramer, Denise VanBuren, Robert K. Laner, and Former Mayor Randy Casale. Information > City of Beacon’s Earth Day Volunteerism Day: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Time: 9am-12pm Price: Free. All Ages Welcome Location: Several Around Beacon In celebration of Earth Day, join forces with your community to clean-up sites in Beacon! Volunteer with your neighbors to pick-up trash, rejuvenate pollinator garden sites, remove invasive species and plant seedlings all over our community! Clean-up will take place rain or shine! Register to for a clean-up site now and join our efforts! Each clean-up participant will receive one free drink ticket to redeem at Hudson Valley Brewery. After the clean-up, head over to Hudson Valley Brewery for the annual Earth Day environmental fair from 12pm -3pm. Join in conversation with the many local environmental organizations that will be in attendance to learn more about the incredible work they are doing throughout our community! This event will take place rain or shine. In the case of inclement weather we’ll move the event to the event space on the second floor of the brewery. Information > Figure Drawing Fundraiser from Beacon Open Studios Day: Sunday, April 27, 2025 Time: 4:30pm Price: $23-$30, Ages 18+ Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY Mario will be posing for this 1.5hr session. Basic drawing supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. All skill levels welcome! No pressure, it’s a judgement free environment! This is not a “class” but if you have questions, or need some help getting started, our BOS team will be on hand to help. Please do not arrive late, it is disruptive for the attendees and the model. We will be closing doors 10 minutes after our 4:30pm start. If you arrive more than 10 minutes late, just save your ticket for next time. We will honor it. Information > Middletown Ceasefire Rally Day: Every Sunday Time: 12pm-1pm Location: 450 NY-211, Middletown, NY Rally Middletown is a Jewish-participated, all-inclusive group locally advocating for the liberation of Palestine. Information > UPCOMING IN MAY - SAVE THE DATES Cirque Du Creep: Night Market @ The Yard Day: Friday, May 2, 2025 Time: 5pm-11pm Price: $10 Advanced Tickets, $15 Door (Kids Free!) Location: 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY NEXT WEEK Cirque Du Creep is BACK! Come celebrate warmer weather & longer days, the beginning of Festival Season, being Halfway to Halloween, AND Cirque Du Creep’s (almost) 1 year Anniversary!   JOIN US in the festivities at The Yard Beacon for 🎪NIGHT OF THE LIVING CREEPS🪦 Information > Beacon Record & CD Fest Day: Saturday, May 3, 2025 Time: 8am Early Admission; 9am - 5pm Price: $5 Early Admission 8am; $3 Regular Admission; Kids 12 and Under Free Location: VFW Memorial Building, 413 Main Street, Beacon, NY The BEACON RECORD & CD FEST RETURNS to the VFW ! 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 > a.flowerz project Presents: Comedy Game Night: An Improv Show @ The Yard Day: Saturday, May 3, 2025 Time: 7pm-10pm Price: $11.64 Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY back by popular demand, get ready for another action-packed comedy gameshow. dare to compete for prizes. relax with a drink. revel in the uproarious improv brought to you by the Darling Misfits of the Hudson Valley. rambunctious audience members welcome, so get ready to hoot & holler or boo & hiss. dealer's choice. a cash bar and a space to play games are available before and after the show. warning: this show sold out last time. get your tickets early. Information > Opera For Kids: Featuring The Met Chorus Artists Day: Sunday, May 4, 2025 Time: 1pm Price: Free for Kids, $15 adults Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street Beacon, NY Come experience the magic of opera— for all ages! Geared toward kids, this program will explore opera, voice types, and story through an interactive experience of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute”. Learn how to listen to opera, what the different voice types are, and experience the power of classical music up close and personal. Fun for the whole family! All ages are welcome, but it might be most appropriate for ages 6 and up. Tickets > Beacon's Big Button Game Show: DAYTIME FAMILY EDITION @ The Yard Day: Sunday, May 3, 2025 Time: 3pm-5pm Price: $5 (Kids Under 13 yo Free) Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY IMAGINE... Teams of up to five, armed with only ONE BUTTON, battling through a gauntlet of brain-busting challenges. We're talking five rounds of unique games designed to test your knowledge, reflexes, and ability to work together under pressure. Win a round, and you'll unlock a bonus round where you can gamble for even more points... or lose it all! The final round? A showdown for the ages, with the winning team earning bragging rights, free drinks, and the title of Big Button Champions! Information > REGISTRATION: ARF (Animal Rescue Foundation) Day: Sunday, May 18, 2025 Location: Memorial Park, Beacon, NY The 10th Annual ARF 5K Run & Walk with the Dogs is happening on Sunday, May 18th at Memorial Park in Beacon. Registration is open now. Information > Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES The Piggy Bank (Formerly The Vault, formerly The Piggy Bank) 446 Main Street, Beacon, NY The Piggy Bank returns. That's right...what was formerly The Vault was The Piggy Bank before that. Expect BBQ. Their soft launch is tonight Friday, with a more official opening Saturday, April 26th. Instagram > HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Tara Fusion usually has something special cooking! This was a Special Order Falafel + Hummus + Garlic Naan. Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Dulce Cielo Mexico 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 The Lox of Love is "worth every bite," as it leaves you feeling nourished. Bagel-ish sources their smoked salmon from Samaki. Try it on the Sesame Bagel, or the Rock Salt. NOTE: Available limited time only. Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! Bagel-ish is hiring! 226 Main Street, Beacon, NY Bakery Assistant/Sandwich Maker/Cashier RATE: $17 - $18 per hour - Part-time HOURS: Thursday 11-3/4; Saturday 11-3/4; Sunday 5am-11am Flexible schedule with food provided during shift. Work in a fun and upbeat environment. Interacting with customers and fellow employees.   ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY There is a reason Ziatun is the winner of Best Middle Eastern Cuisine in years past! Ziatun is Palestinian-Owned. Open everyday. Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main St. Tonight's Daily Ravioli: Broccoli Rabe, Marscapone and Ricotta Filling with Roasted Garlic, Shallots, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Sausage. Delivery: Call 845-743-6527 to place your order and name your time. Happy Hour Monday-Friday. Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carters is a Sponsor! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Main Street, Beacon, NY April showers bring chocolate puddles...The home made taste at Beacon Bread is irreplaceable. Wholesale, special orders, and events/catering available. Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor! Features from our Sponsors. Is your shop stocking your shelves? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Enjoy Earth Day at Boscobel this Saturday, April 26, where admission to the grounds is free! From 10am-1pm, shop the Cold Spring Farmer's Market while enjoying this beautiful spot with family and friends. Eggbert's Free Range Farm will be there, and their famous all-natural beef hot dogs will be for sale. 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! THE STATION DISPENSARY 463 Main Street, Beacon The Station Dispensary is proud to support local cultivators like: Supernaturals NY, Hurley Grown, Ayrloom NY, Harney Brothers and Ruby Farms. Open daily, there are pop-ups at times on Fridays where you can meet the brands in person. Enjoy! 21+ Bring ID Open Daily from 11am-9pm. Instagram > The Station is a Sponsor, thank you! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES R O C PILATES 124 Rombout Avenue, Beacon NY Owner Jordana is on the Spine Corrector while training with another teacher. She has a Spine Corrector in her Pilates studio here in Beacon, as it's one of her favorites. Working along side a teacher who provides hands-on support is how Pilates was intended. It will pay off every day especially on your sick and injured days. A Classical Pilates body can better recover and manage during those tougher times. C L A S S E S Small Group or Private Lesson. Reformer Classes start at $35. Monday: 9am, 10am, 11am, 5pm Tuesday: 5:30pm Wednesday: 9am, 10am, 11am, 5pm Thursday: 5:30pm Friday: 9am Saturday: 9am, 10am Sunday: 9am Book Now > Sloop Club: Learn To Sale Day: Wednesdays (begins April 16, 2025 - June 4th, 2025) Time: 7pm-9pm Price: $50-$60 Location: 2 Red Flynn Drive, Beacon, NY Info: Mary Arnold at 845-891-4509 (texting), or marykonizarnold@gmail.com Eight-week course Weds. through June 4th. Includes the textbook "Learn to Sail Right," from U.S. Sailing. Tuition is $50 per person in advance $60 cash, or check at the door. Register online at Information > The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY The Blushery is one of Beacon's most booked makeup artists for weddings. Located on Beacon's east end of town near the mountain, Dummy Light, and Roundhouse, owner Stephanie and her crew can come to you. Book Online > This week’s Editorial Meeting was productive! Two Tin Shingle members came onto the call. Each with different needs in different fields. We handled both. They left with homework assignments. Talking SEO was refreshing! The foundation of organic SEO has not changed in 20 years. Ranking got a lot more competitive now with AI results being at the top, but we can navigate this. Join today for access to the next one. Read the Recap > Katie James Inc. produces the Instagram for Eggberts Free Range Farm. They take the photos, make the cooking videos, and repurpose all for advertising on A Little Beacon Blog. One aim at Katie James Inc. is fluidity with the client and the content needed for the moment. 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