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Summer Weekend Roundup August 11-13
June 17, 2023

Friday

Friday Night Flower Walk and Seek Training
On August 11 at 6:30 PM, join the Dutchess Land Conservancy and Audubon NY for an evening walk discovering local wildflowers!

Red Hook Free Summer Lawn Concert Series
This Friday come out to support Evil Genius Band at 6:30 for Red Hook’s Free Summer Lawn Concert. Pack a picnic, lay out on the grass, and enjoy the music!

Dinners at Foxtrot
On Friday August 11 at 7 PM, Foxtrot Farm and Flowers will be hosting Chef Daniel Meissner for a delicious and delightful dinner on the farm! Reserve your seat online for the chillest of feasts.

Saturday

Opening of Katy Schimert and Ping Zheng Exhibition at Geary Contemporary
Geary Contemporary’s newest two-person exhibition opens on Saturday, August 12! In an enchanting blend of artistic expression, Ping Zheng’s vibrant oil stick landscapes complement the poetic sculptures and drawings of Niagara Falls by Katy Schimert.

Meteor Shower and Sunrise Viewing at Innisfree Garden
In many cultures, gardens are where the glories of nature as art are witnessed and celebrated. Join Innisfree Garden for such a glorious morning on August 12 starting at 4:00 AM to experience an unforgettable series of natural wonders and optional cultural and wellness programs. 

Great Estates Garden and Landscape Weekend
This is a special guided tour of the Wilderstein historic site, focusing on the gardens and landscape, the exterior design of the mansion and outbuildings, and the lives of the Suckley family. August 12 at 10 AM.

Innisfree Curator’s Tour: Gardens for Peace
On August 12 at 10:30 AM join landscape curator, Kate Kerin, for a lively 1.5 hour tour exploring Innisfree, a powerful icon of mid-twentieth-century design now recognized as one of the world’s ten best gardens.

Millbrook Vineyards & Winery Jazz Concert Series
Join Millbrook Vineyards & Winery for their outdoor jazz concert series on Saturday August 12 from 5:30-7:30 PM! Performing is the Blue in Green Jazz Quartet, playing classic jazz!

Sunday

A Family Film Series: Four Classics from Hayao Miyazaki
Starr Cinema is hosting a free four-film series of Hayao Miyazaki favorites. On August 13 at 1:00 PM, they will be screening the last of the four films, Castle in the Sky. Tickets are free but RSVP in advance!

On Farm Movie Night at Foxtrot Farm & Flowers
Purchase a ticket for Foxtrot Farm and Flowers’ first ever move night in the barn on August 13 at 7:30 PM! Screening Garlic is as Good as Ten Mothers by Les Blank and Pickle by Amy Nicholson.