Free things to do this weekend in and around the Hudson Valley

Hudson Valley's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3, 2026.

(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)

• Camp Kenan Open House - Healthy Kids Day - YMCA, YMCA Camp Kenan, 8571 Lower Lake Road, Barker, NY 14012, Saturday, May 2, 10:00am to 2:00pm
• Camp Weona Open House - Healthy Kids Day - YMCA, YMCA Camp Weona, Poplar Tree Road, Gainesville, NY, Saturday, May 2, 10:00am to 2:00pm
• Hudson Children's Book Festival 2026 - Columbia-Greene Community College, Hudson, NY, Saturday, May 2, 10am – 3pm
• Creatures Alive! - Putnam Valley Free Library, Oscawana Lake Road, Putnam Valley, NY, Saturday, May 2, 2:00pm
• Free Buddhist Temple Tours - Upstate New York, Sullivan County, Catskills - Kadampa Meditation Center New York, Sweeney Rd, Glen Spey, NY, Sat May 2 - Sun May 3, 1:30PM
• Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Hudson Valley - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, Sunday, May 3, See link for times
• Apple Blossom Festival & Vendor Market - Fishkill Farms, Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction, NY, Sunday, May 3, 11AM-3PM