Community Events

January
March
  • Easter Egg Hunt
    • (Within a week of Easter) 
    • Ulster County Fairgrounds. New Paltz Youth Program (845) 255-5140.

April 
May
  • Opening Day on Huguenot Street
    • Free tours of stone houses and the Old French Church. Historical Huguenot Street in New Paltz. (845) 255-1660. www.huguenotstreet.org
  • Memorial Day Parade, New Paltz
  • Woodstock-New Paltz Arts and Crafts Fair
    • Memorial Day Weekend
    • Fine crafts, art, children's tent, entertainment, food. Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Paltz (845) 679-8087.www.quailhollow.com
  • Moriello Pool Opening
    • Memorial Day Weekend 
    • Community pool opens for season, call ahead. (845) 255-1700.
  • New Paltz Regatta

June
  • Highland Day
    • Games, food, music. Village of Highland in the Town of Lloyd. (845) 691-8011.
  • Patent Day with Revolutionary War Reenactors on Huguenot Street
    • The anniversary of the signing of the New Paltz Patent. Historical Huguenot Street in New Paltz. (845) 255-1660. www.huguenotstreet.org
  • Around the World in 60 Miles
  • All-American Fishing Derby
    • Catch and release event for children. Prizes. New Paltz Recreation Department, Rotary Club of New Paltz. (845) 255-3631.
  • New Paltz Challenge Father's Day Run

July
  • Independence Day Celebrations
  • PianoSummer
    • (during July & August) 
    • International institute and festival. SUNY New Paltz Music Department (845) 257-2700.www.newpaltz.edu/piano

August
September
  • Woodstock-New Paltz Arts and Crafts Fair
    • Labor Day Weekend
    • Fine crafts, arts, foods, children’s tent, entertainment. Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Paltz (845) 679-8087.Quail Hollow Events
  • SOS Triathalon
    • Survival of the Shawangunks is an eight stage triathalon held in New Paltz, NY every September. Consistently ranked among the best adventure triathalons in the world, and a month the most scenic, the SOS has become so popular the event sells out in minutes. www.sostriathalon.com 
  • Taste of New Paltz
    • Local restaurants, wineries, businesses, artists, farm markets. Children's activities. Rain or shine. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Paltz. Produced by the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce. (845) 255-0243. www.tasteofnewpaltz.com
  • Hudson River Valley Ramble
  • Pfalz Point Trail Challenge
    • Scenic 10-mile trail race benefits the Mohonk Preserve. The Pfalz Run was described by Trail Runner Magazine as “one of the 14 most scenic races in the country.” (845) 255-0919. http://www.mohonkpreserve.org/pptp
  • Gardiner Day
    • Entertainment, games, food. Majestic Park, Gardiner. (845) 255-9675.
  • ​Elting Memorial Library Fair
    • Biggest used book sale in the area. (845) 255-5030.

October
  • Reformed Church of New Paltz Annual Apple Festival
    • All things apple on Huguenot Street. New Paltz (845) 255-6340.
  • Night of 100 Pumpkins
    • (Halloween 6- 8 pm) 
    • Pumpkin carvers bring their creations for judging; on view at night. The Bakery. (845) 255-8840
  • Halloween Parade
    • Begins at 6 p.m. Main Street & Manheim Blvd. in New Paltz; ends at the fire house for treats.

November
  • ​American Civil War Living History
  • Annual New Paltz Challenge River-to-Ridge 5k
  • Annual Turkey Trot
  • Rosendale International Pickle Festival

December
  • Reformed Church of New Paltz Christmas Fair
    • Huguenot Street.(845) 255-6340
  • Huguenot Street Christmas Tree Lighting
  • Unison Arts and Learning Center’s Holiday Craft Fair
  • Highland Tree Lighting
    • Village of Highland. (845) 691-8011.