Hudson Children’s Book Festival
May
4

Hudson Children’s Book Festival

Join the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse at the Hudson Children’s Book Festival where our volunteers will be on site to talk about the history of the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse and its preservation. We look forward to seeing you at this much loved community event!

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Boat Parade: Celebrating 150th Years of HAL
Jun
1

Boat Parade: Celebrating 150th Years of HAL

A flotilla of boats sailing on the Hudson River between Hudson and Athens Riverfront Parks. This event is in partnership with the US Coast Guard, Hudson Power Boat Association, the Coxsackie Yacht Club, the Mohawk Council of Yacht Clubs, Schooner Apollonia and more.

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Athens Community Day
Jun
8

Athens Community Day

The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse will be providing free tours to the lighthouse at 10A, 11A and 12P. There are limited spaces on each of the trips, so come early to sign up and save your spot! We will also have a table so come and say hello to learn more about the lighthouse and its preservation.

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Hudson Flag Day
Jun
8

Hudson Flag Day

Come join the fun and march with the volunteers of the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse as they showcase the float of the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse during the Hudson Flag Day Parade. The parade is followed by a community fair, music and fireworks at the Henry Hudson Riverfront Park with the majestic backdrop of the lighthouse ever present.

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Athens Street Festival
Jul
13

Athens Street Festival

Tours will run to and from the Athens shore from 10A until 1P. First Come, first serve! We will have a table too so come and say hello to learn more about the lighthouse and its preservation. And stay for the fireworks!

Location: Athens Riverfront Park, 4 N Water St, Athens, NY 12015

 

Special thanks to:

Athens Community Foundation

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Hudson Festival Orchestra
Jul
13

Hudson Festival Orchestra

Join us at the Henry Hudson Riverfront Park for this free community orchestra. The sesquicentennial birthday of the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse will be commemorated by Miro Marsik’s classical composition “The Lighthouse” paired with a gorgeous drone video of the lighthouse courtesy of Glenn Wheeler. 

Location: Henry Hudson Riverfront Park

 

Special thanks to:

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Beaming Reflections: A Tribute to 150 Years of Light
Aug
2

Beaming Reflections: A Tribute to 150 Years of Light

A Cinematic Tribute to 150 Years of Light. Come join us for wine and cheese as we screen the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse featured in the film, “Seven Sentinels” created by the Hudson River Maritime Museum including a talk about the restoration of the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse. Free admission for friends and supporters of the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse.

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Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Annual Fundraiser
Aug
18

Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Annual Fundraiser

Come celebrate with us and support the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse! The annual fundraiser will be held at the Stewart House in Athens with performances by Annie and the Hedonists. We look forward to seeing you there. Tickets will be available for online purchase in May.

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Winter Walk
Dec
7

Winter Walk

Visit us at Hudson’s favorite winter street festival rain or shine! Take an evening stroll down the mile-long length of historic Warren Street and come have a cider donut on us! And learn a little about the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse.

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Athens Victorian Stroll
Dec
15

Athens Victorian Stroll

Visit us at Athens holiday street festival sponsored by Athens Cultural Center. The event kicks off at 1P at the Athens Cultural Center and ends at 5P with a tree lighting and caroling in the Athens Riverfront Park with the gorgeous backdrop of the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse.

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