10 things you can do over Memorial Day Weekend in Dutchess, Orange counties

Lisa Iannucci

May 26, 2022 at 8:45 AM·5 min read

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Nope, it’s not ‘that’ time, but it is getting warmer and Memorial Day weekend beckons. That means outdoor fun in the Hudson Valley with the family. Not sure what to do?

We’ve compiled 10 things to choose from, including hunting for fairy houses, catching a ball game or a truck show, and catching a wave at water park.

Memorial Day Parades: Find a list in Dutchess, Orange

Dining:Restaurants with great outdoor spaces

Newburgh Illuminated: Event will light up city, June 4

1. Fairy House Hunt: There’s a unique treasure hunt happening at Locust Grove Estate in Poughkeepsie this weekend. It’s a Fairy House Hunt! You’ll get a map and instructions and you’ll keep your eyes peeled for 30 fairy houses hidden on an enchanted walk. The event is for all ages and, no matter how old you are, you should dress up for the occasion in costumes and fairy wings. The Hunt takes place on Saturdays and Sundays until June 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Purchase tickets early for May 28 and May 29, $10 per person, and kids 4 and under are free. Locust Grove Estate, 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie For more information or to order your tickets, visit lgny.org/calendar.

Members can experience the Walkway Over The Hudson State Park at night.

2. Hit the Walkway at Night: Enjoy your all-you-can-eat barbecue during the day and then head on over to the Walkway Over the Hudson in Poughkeepsie for a nice post-BBQ walk. Walkway Over the Hudson at Night Gives the most spectacular view of the Hudson River and will be held on May 27, from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Everyone, including children, must have a ticket for entry. Walkway members are welcome to attend at no cost and non-members cost $5. To become a member, visit join.walkway.org. Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, 61 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie.

3. Take Me Out to the Ballgame: Better yet, take the whole family and root on the Hudson Valley Renegades, a New York Yankees minor league team, as they play the Rome Braves at home at the Dutchess Stadium in Fishkill this weekend. Choose from the Friday game at 7:05 p.m., Saturday at 6:05 p.m., or Sunday at 2:05 p.m.

If you would rather decide based on their fun promotional days, both Friday and Saturday top off the night with fireworks, and on Sunday you can find out if you'll be placed in Griffithdor, Fluffletuff, Sparrowtalon, or Snakeskinerin at the Witchcraft & Wizardry themed day. Dutchess Stadium, Route 9D & Firethorn Dr, Wappingers Falls, milb.com/hudson-valley.

4. Remember: Memorial Day is a tribute to those who have served in the armed forces, so what better place to enjoy the weekend than at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park. On Saturday, May 28th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., history will come to life on the Great Lawn as it takes on the appearance of a World War II encampment. See WWII military displays and period military vehicles of all sizes, while soldiers in battle dress are on hand to share their love of World War II history. The event is free. Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, 4079 Albany Post Road, Route 9, Hyde Park, .fdrlibrary.org/events-calendar

5. Shop Till You Drop: It’s baaaaccckkkk! Put on some good walking shoes and take them to the Stormville Airport Flea Market, which will be held on May 28 and 29, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission for everyone of all ages; Stormville Airport Antique Show & Flea Market 428 Route 216, Stormville, stormvilleairportfleamarket.com.

6. Park It: The Hudson Valley is home to many, many parks that are great places to spread a blanket and enjoy a Memorial Day picnic. Try Fahnestock State Park, the 14,086-acre park in Putnam and Dutchess that has hiking trails, picnic areas, and a scenic campground. Here you can get out on the water to boat and fish or walk the property for some birds; 1498 Route 301, Carmel. For more information, visit parks.ny.gov/parks/fahnestock/details.aspx

7. Rev up the Fun! Over Memorial Day weekend, the Orange County Fair Speedway hosts the Triple Threat Truck Fest, three days of family-friendly fun! Enjoy truck pulls, fireworks, concerts, bonfires, food, pig roasts and more. Single-day passes are $25. Kids 12 and under are free with an accompanied adult. For more information and tickets, visit orangecountyfairspeedway.net

8. Kick it at the Carnival! The Washingtonville Knights of Columbus hosts their annual Memorial Weekend Carnival and nothing says holiday weekend more than carnival rides and deep-fried carnival food. The fun starts on Thursday, May 26, at 6 p.m. and continues Friday, May 27th, from 6 to 10 p.m. There are sensory-friendly hours on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Additional hours are Saturday, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Monday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Daily wristbands for unlimited rides are only $25. For more information, visit facebook.com/washingtonvillekoc

9. Legomania! Rollercoasters, pirate ships, and of course, stacking Legos as high as possible! Those are only a few things that the new Legoland in Goshen offers for fun. It’s open and ready to be enjoyed, so head on over to the Lego website to purchase a one-day ticket (or more!) starting from $67.99 per person. Make a full weekend out of it by booking a Lego-themed hotel room too. The park is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, May 27 and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 28 and 29, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 30; One Legoland Blvd, Goshen; legoland.com/new-york

SplashDown Beach in Fishkill reopens on May 28.

10. Ride some waves: Splashdown Waterpark, known as "America's Biggest Little Water Park," reopens for the Summer 2022 season on Saturday, May 28. The water park's hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from May 28-30. From June 4-12, the park is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m; starting June 18, it will be open for daily operation. 16 Old Route 9 W, Fishkill, 845-897-9600. For tickets and more info, go to splashdownbeach.com/calendar/

Lisa Iannucci is a Hudson Valley freelance writer. Contact her at newsroom@poughkeepsiejournal.com

This article originally appeared on Poughkeepsie Journal: Memorial Day Weekend events in Dutchess, Orange counties

Reuters
India's foreign minister rejects Biden's 'xenophobia' comment
Indian foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar rejected U.S. President Joe Biden's comment that "xenophobia" was hobbling the South Asian nation's economic growth, The Economic Times reported on Saturday. Jaishankar said at a round table hosted by the newspaper on Friday that India's economy "is not faltering" and that it has historically been a society that is very open. "That's why we have the CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act), which is to open up doors for people who are in trouble ... I think we should be open to people who have the need to come to India, who have a claim to come to India," Jaishankar said, referring to a recent law that allows immigrants who have fled persecution from neighbouring countries to become citizens.
AFP
Sweden's Eurovision contest to open in shadow of Gaza war
Glitter and rhinestones or pro-Palestinian demonstrations and slogans?- Pro-Palestinian rallies - Thousands are expected to attend pro-Palestinian rallies throughout the week in the city, which is decorated with multicoloured flags.
Associated Press
Houston braces for flooding to worsen in wake of storms
The Houston area was under threat of worsening flood conditions Saturday, a day after heavy storms slammed the region and authorities warned those in low-lying areas to evacuate ahead of an expected “catastrophic” surge of water. A flood watch remained in effect through Sunday afternoon as forecasters predicted additional rainfall Saturday night, bringing another 1 to 3 inches (2.5 to 7.6 centimeters) of water to the soaked region and the likelihood of major flooding. Friday's storms forced numerous high-water rescues, including some from the rooftops of flooded homes.
Associated Press
The UN warns Sudan's warring parties that Darfur risks starvation and death if aid isn't allowed in
The United Nations food agency warned Sudan’s warring parties Friday that there is a serious risk of widespread starvation and death in Darfur and elsewhere in Sudan if they don’t allow humanitarian aid into the vast western region. Leni Kinzli, the World Food Program’s regional spokesperson, said at least 1.7 million people in Darfur were experiencing emergency levels of hunger in December, and the number “is expected to be much higher today.” “Our calls for humanitarian access to conflict hotspots in Sudan have never been more critical,” she told a virtual U.N. press conference from Nairobi.
AFP
Vietnam temperature records tumble as heatwave scorches
More than 100 temperature records fell across Vietnam in April, according to official data, as a deadly heatwave scorches South and Southeast Asia.In all, 102 weather stations saw record highs in April, as northern and central Vietnam bore the brunt of the heatwave, with temperatures on average 2-4 C higher than during the same period last year.
NBC News
Florida teens seen on viral video dumping trash into ocean from a boat turn themselves in
Two Florida teens seen in a viral video dumping trash into the Atlantic Ocean from a boat turned themselves into authorities on Friday and face a felony pollution charge, according to officials and court records.
TODAY
Maddy Baloy, 26-year-old who documented her terminal cancer journey on TikTok, dies
Maddy Baloy, who shared her terminal cancer journey on TikTok has died. She was 26.
AFP
Three bodies found after surfers go missing in Mexico: FBI
Three bodies were found in Mexico's Baja California state, the FBI said Friday, days after two Australians and an American went missing during a surfing trip in an area hit by cartel violence.Baja California, known for its inviting beaches, is also one of Mexico's most violent states thanks to organized crime groups.
Associated Press
Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas vows to continue his bid for an 11th term despite bribery indictment
For two decades, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar has stood out as a moderate Democrat along the Texas-Mexico border, bucking his party at times over guns and immigration while seldom facing a tough reelection. Cuellar, 68, and his wife, Imelda, 67, were taken into custody Friday in connection with a U.S. Department of Justice probe into the couple's ties to the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan.
Associated Press
Marijuana backers eye proposed federal regulatory change as an aid to legalizing pot in more states
As the U.S. government moves toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, there may be little immediate impact in the dozen states that have not already legalized cannabis for widespread medical or recreational use by adults. “It is very common for a state legislator to tell me, ‘Well, I might be able to support this, but ... I’m not going to vote for something that’s illegal under federal law,’” said Matthew Schweich, executive director of the Marijuana Policy Project, which advocates for cannabis legalization. Although a proposal to reclassify marijuana would not make it legal, “it is a historic and meaningful change at the federal level that I think is going to give many state lawmakers a little less hesitation to support a bill,” Schweich added.
Associated Press
AP PHOTOS: South and Southeast Asian countries cope with a weekslong heat wave
In April, the United Nations Children’s Fund warned that the sweltering weather could put millions of children’s lives at risk and asked caregivers to take extra precautions. A UNICEF statement said that in the Asia-Pacific region, “around 243 million children are exposed to hotter and longer heatwaves, putting them at risk of a multitude of heat-related illnesses, and even death.” Meteorologists in Cambodia say the country is facing its hottest temperatures in 170 years, reaching as high as 43 degrees Celsius (109 degrees Fahrenheit).
NBC News
Republican group in Colorado cancels Kristi Noem fundraiser due to 'death threats' amid backlash over her memoir
A county Republican group in Colorado said that it was cancelling a fundraiser featuring South Dakota governor and potential Republican vice presidential contender Kristi Noem after she reportedly described killing her young dog in her forthcoming book.
Associated Press
Investing guru Warren Buffett draws thousands, but Charlie Munger's zingers will be missed
Tens of thousands of investors are expected to once again descend on an Omaha, Nebraska, arena Saturday to vacuum up tidbits of wisdom from billionaire Warren Buffett. “He was the sriracha sauce in the Berkshire Hathaway meeting," said investor Bill Smead, a regular at the event for 14 years. For decades, Munger shared the stage with Buffett every year for the marathon question and answer session that is the event's centerpiece.
Associated Press
Biden and Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on issues in 2024's rare contest between 2 presidents
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are two presidents with unfinished business and an itch to get it done. The onward march of regulation and incentives to restrain climate change, or a slow walk if not an about-face. A commitment to stand with Ukraine or let go.
Associated Press
Bystander livestreams during Charlotte standoff show an ever-growing appetite for social media video
Saing Chhoeun was locked out of his Charlotte, North Carolina, home on Monday as law enforcement with high-powered rifles descended into his yard and garage, using a car as a shield as they were met with a shower of gunfire from the direction of his neighbor's house. Increasingly, they look to livestream their perspective of the attack. “It’s become sort of a social norm," said Karen North, a digital social media professor at the University of Southern California Annenberg.
CNN
Sunday’s presidential election in Panama is ‘most important’ in decades, say experts
Panama, the Central American nation at the crossroads of international trade and migration, will elect a new president on Sunday after a campaign season mired in legal uncertainty.
CNN
Georgia rocked by protests as government pushes Putin-style ‘foreign agent’ bill
After spending his days making wine in the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains, Tsotne Jafaridze returns home to Tbilisi, Georgia’s capital, and begins his new routine. He packs goggles, a gas mask and enough water and snacks to last several hours. He has another long night ahead.
Associated Press
Flood and landslide hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island, killing 14
A flood and a landslide hit Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, killing 14 people, officials said Saturday. Torrential rain pounding the area since Thursday triggered a landslide in Luwu district in South Sulawesi province, said local rescue chief Mexianus Bekabel. More than 100 residents have been moved to mosques or relatives' houses outside the affected area, National Disaster Management Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said Saturday.
AFP
Dams strain as water, death toll keep rising in south Brazil
The death toll from floods and mudslides triggered by torrential storms in southern Brazil climbed to 39 on Friday, officials said, as they warned of worse to come."Forget everything you've seen, it's going to be much worse in the metropolitan region," Governor Eduardo Leite said Friday as the streets of the state capital, with a population of some 1.5 million, started flooding after days of heavy downpours in the region.
NBC News
Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar and wife indicted on bribery and foreign influence charges
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife Imelda were indicted by the Justice Department on charges of accepting bribes, money laundering and improper foreign influence.

Latest Stories