What's on in Poughkeepsie on a budget?
13 upcoming events
We've rounded up 13 upcoming events in Poughkeepsie on a budget — concerts, parties, theatre, exhibitions, family outings — updated every day. Pick a theme or just scroll.
Events in Poughkeepsie on a budget
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Fri 16 · 7 PM$20–35
✂️Workshop
Sketch and Burlesque: The Cabaret of Creativity's Alluring Figure Drawing
12 Vassar St
Sat 17 · 11 AMFree
🏛️Politics & Economy🕊️Human rights
Winslow Gate, Rt. 9 (ShopRite shopping center) — Poughkeepsie, NY
Winslow Gate, Rt. 9 (ShopRite shopping center)
Sat 17 · 1 PMFree
🏛️Politics & Economy
No Kings: Vote Early [Canvass City of Poughkeepsie, NY]
302A Mill st
Sat 17 · 7 PMFree
Consumer fair
Bridal Show at Poughkeepsie Galleria
Poughkeepsie Galleria
Wed 21 · 6:30 PM$0
🧾Drop-in services
NAMI Mid-Hudson 2026 Annual Meeting & Volunteer Recognition Event
230 North Rd, Door #1
Sun 25 · 11 AM$12.51–39.19
🏰Heritage🗺️Guided tour
Grovetober at Locust Grove
Locust Grove Historic Site
Mon 26 · 8 AMFree
💼Career
Career Workshop Session 1: Interviews & Contracts
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Fri 30 · 4 PMFree
🎪Kids' show0–15 yrs
Mall-O-Ween Spooktacular!
Poughkeepsie Galleria
Sat 14 Nov · 7:30 PM$0–39.19
🎷Swing🎊Village dance
Salute and Swing at Locust Grove
2683 South Rd
Fri 4 Dec · 10 AMFree
2027 Business Planning Workshop
The Heartwood at Vassar
See also in Poughkeepsie on a budget
Thu 22 · 7 PM
🌙Indie🪕Folk / Acoustic
Neko Case
The Bardavon 1869 Opera House, Poughkeepsie
Fri 6 Nov · 8:15 PM$22.50–424.9(21)
🎻Classical🎫Concert
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Living Water Church, Poughkeepsie
Tue 13 · 8 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Darby O'Gills
Darby O'Gills, Hyde Park
Fri 30 · 8 PM$17.85–55.20
🎫Concert
Country Nite at Bad Seed Cider Co- Highland, NY
Bad Seed Cider Company, Highland
Wed 4 · 7 PMFree
🎸Jam / Open mic
November Open Mic Night
Elting Memorial Library, New Paltz
Fri 6 Nov$22.50–49.50
🎫Concert
Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson
Living Water Church, Poughkeepsie
Sun 11 · 1 PMFree
🏰Heritage
Patriots Among Us ~ A Revolutionary Cemetery Experience
New Hackensack Cemetery, Wappingers Falls
Fri 6 Nov · 5 PM$125–16,008
🍽️Food🤝Volunteering
A Taste of Possibility
The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park
Wed 14 · 9:30 AMFree
🥾Hiking🌳Outdoors
MFL Walking Club
Marlboro Free Library
Wed 21 · 7 PMFree
🗣️Talk🏰Heritage
The Hudson River and the American Revolution - a multimedia presentation
Wappinger Town Hall, Wappingers Falls
Thu 22 · 6:30 PM$175
🍽️Food
End Cut Presents: Autumn Wine Tasting
End Cut (West Park)
Sat 24 · 6 PMFree
📚Literature
Horseman Rising: An Evening in the Hollow: A Willow Bookshop Launch
Willow Bookshop & Lounge, Wappingers Falls
Wed 28 · 6:30 PMFree
📚Literature
Readers Rendezvous
Grinnell Public Library District, Wappingers Falls
Fri 16 · 7 PM$0
🗣️Talk🔬Science
When Giants Die: The Ecological Afterlife of Elephants | in-person
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Millbrook
Sat 17 · 7 PM$10
🗣️Talk
Jacobo Larcher and Babzi Zangerl Slide Show
Rock and Snow Annex, New Paltz, NY, USA
Fri 23 · 8 AMFree
🧺Market🪡Crafts
The New Paltz Valley Arts Harvest & Craft Fair
Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Paltz
Wed 28 · 9 AM$0–81.88
🗣️Talk🔬Science
2026 Hudson River Symposium: Community and Citizen Science
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Millbrook
Fri 16 · 9 AMFree
🗣️Talk
Weekend with the Prophets
Residence Inn by Marriott Fishkill
Sat 24 · 4 PM
👾Video games🏆Tournament
PTR 7 - Flumpy Top
Poughkeepsie
Tue 13
♙Chess
Chess Club
Cross Room
Sun 18 · 12 PM
👾Video games🏆Tournament
Collegiate Clash: The Runback
1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz
Wed 14 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at McGillicuddy's
McGillicuddy's, New Paltz
At 2 PMFree
🎯Board games
Brain Games
Grinnell Public Library District, Wappingers Falls
Tue 13 · 5 PMFree
🐉Tabletop RPG
Dungeons and Dragons
Grinnell Public Library District, Wappingers Falls
Sun 11 · 11 AM
🏃Running⛰️Trail & ultra
The 2026 Run for Education
12601 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon
Fri 18 · 7 PM$23.18
⛷️Ski & winter sports⚽Team sports
LUCHA FRESCA by Orange Crush Numero Uno: Independencia
La Fortaleza Poughkeepsie
Sun 18 · 9:30 AM$79.57
🎯Archery & fencing🤾Sports & fitness
DEFENSIVE PISTOL - ACCURACY & ACCOUNTABILITY - Wappingers Falls, NY
Dutchess County Pistol Assoc., Wappingers Falls
Sun 1 · 8:30 AM$108.55–129.89
🐴Horse riding⛰️Trail & ultra
2026 Locust Hill Fall Hunter Pace
Carlette Farm, Hyde Park
Sun 25 · 10 AM$25
🏃Running🤾Sports & fitness
Ketcham Storm 1st Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Run/Walk
99 Myers Corners Road, Wappingers Falls
Sat 31
🏃Running🤾Sports & fitness
9th Fall Back into the Trails 100km
9th Fall Back into the Trails 100km, Lagrangeville, NY
Sat 31 · 9 AM$10–35
🏃Running🤾Sports & fitness
Leah's 5K Run/Walk And 1K Kids "Spooktacular" Fun Run
5 Van Wyck Lane, Wappingers Falls
Sun 11 · 9 AM$0–75
🧗Obstacle races🌳Outdoors
Obstacle Wonderland Hallo-Weird 4 "Relish the Challenge" Adult and Kids Obstacle Course Event
314 New Unionville Road, Wallkill
Sat 17 · 10 AMFree
🥾Hiking🧘Wellness
Release & Root: A Mindful Fall Hike
143 Poppletown Rd, Ulster Park
Sat 24 · 6:30 PM$20–40
🏃Running🌳Outdoors
Hurds Farm After Dark 5K
2187 State Route 32, Modena
Sat 7 Nov
🚴Cycling🌳Outdoors
Shawangunk Grit
New Paltz
Wed 21 · 6 PMFree
🏃Running🏋️Fitness
Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie x Sloop Brewing Halloween Fun Run
755 East Dr., Suite 106, East Fishkill
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Venues in Poughkeepsie on a budget
302A Mill st
1 event
The Bardavon 1869 Opera House
6 events
Living Water Church
6 events
MJN Convention Center - Mid Hudson Civic Center
3 events
12 Vassar St
6 events
VBI Theatre @ Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center
2 events
Mahoney's Irish Pub & Steakhouse
2 events
Locust Grove Historic Site
2 events
2683 South Rd
1 event
230 North Rd, Door #1
1 event
55 Overlook Rd
1 event
Poughkeepsie Galleria
2 events