Putnam County Tourism

21/06/2024

As part of the County’s Climate Smart initiative, all are invited to the first annual Summer Solstice Celebration. Join us Saturday from 12pm to 4pm at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Carmel for a wonderful day of camaraderie — with great food, live music, games, raffles, and educational opportunities.

Cost: $10 donation requested per adult, and children under 12 are free.

Location: The celebration will be held RAIN OR SHINE at the LOWER park pavilion, just beyond the swim beach located at 200 Lt. Michael Neuner Ct, Carmel, NY

Parking: Mention the Sustainable Putnam event at the park entrance, and your vehicle entry fee will be waived!

BYOC: Bring your own beverage container for free water and soft drinks!

21/06/2024

TCCC OUTDOOR CONCERTS!
Professor Louie and the Crowmatix - 6/29 @ 6:00 pm
Deadgrass - 7/14 @ 3:00 pm ***
Ray Blue Jazz Quartet - 7/27 @ 6:00 pm
Feel free to arrive forty-five minutes before showtime to find a spot on the lawn and enjoy our bucolic setting. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic if you'd like! Light refreshments will be available. In case of rain, all shows will be held indoors. Tickets are $25.
729 Peekskill Hollow Rd in Putnam Valley.
*** Sponsored by Citywide Automotive https://mailchi.mp/tompkinscorners/tccc-outdoor-concerts

21/06/2024

PARK UPDATE:
The Marsh Trail at West Point Foundry Preserve is under construction as we improve the landscape and remove invasive plant species. The rest of the preserve remains open for you to enjoy! You can still access the park through the main entrance at the end of Kemble Ave (0.8 mile walk from the train station). Thank you for your patience as we work to make these updates.
https://www.scenichudson.org/explore-the-valley/scenic-hudson-parks/west-point-foundry-preserve/

21/06/2024

“In Putnam County, Mahopac shines through as a place for summer fun and boutique dining.” Check out Hudson Valley Magazine’s latest article on Mahopac!!

The Putnam County locale is a go-to for arts and culture, not to mention a variety of eateries and storefronts.

20/06/2024

Summer is finally here!! There is plenty of summertime fun that Putnam County has to offer. From hiking, golfing to boating on our beautiful lakes. Come and spend a day with your family. Putnam has something for everyone. To learn more, give our office a call at 845-808-1015 or go to visitputnam.org. Follow us on Instagram

20/06/2024

The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival is back in full swing, featuring three amazing shows that will be performed in rotation all Summer long: By The Queen, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd & Medea: Reversed. [Last show is Labor Day, Monday, September 2nd] Event calendar and ticket purchases can be found here: https://hvshakespeare.org/whats-playing/

The HVSF has dining as well as a stay package available. Try their new restaurant The Valley. Plan your visit today!! 🎭

20/06/2024

A reminder, the following locations will offer services as cooling stations throughout the County.

The Brewster Public Library
79 Main St
Brewster, NY 10509
845-279-6421

Julia L. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Avenue
Cold Spring, NY, 10516
845-265-3040

Desmond-Fish Public Library
472 Route 403
Garrison, NY 10524
845-424-3020

Kent Public Library
17 Sybil’s Crossing
Kent Lakes, NY 10512
845-225-8585

Mahopac Public Library
668 Route 6
Mahopac, NY 10541
845-628-2009

PATTERSON LIBRARY
1167 Route 311
Patterson, NY 12563
845-878-6121

Patterson Rec
65 Front St,
Patterson, NY 12563
845-878-7200

Putnam Valley Library
30 Oscawana Lake Road
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
845-528-3242

Town Of Putnam Valley, New York
265 Oscawana Lake Rd,
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
845-526-2121

Reed Memorial Library of Carmel, NY
1733 Route 6
Carmel, NY 10512
845-225-2439

The following locations will offer services as cooling stations throughout the County.

Brewster Public Library
79 Main St
Brewster, NY 10509
845-279-6421

Julia L. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Avenue
Cold Spring, NY, 10516
845-265-3040

Desmond Fish Public Library
472 Route 403
Garrison, NY 10524
845-424-3020

Kent Public Library*
17 Sybil’s Crossing
Kent Lakes, NY 10512
845-225-8585

Mahopac Public Library
668 Route 6
Mahopac, NY 10541
845-628-2009

Patterson Library
1167 Route 311
Patterson, NY 12563
845-878-6121

Patterson Recreation Center
65 Front St,
Patterson, NY 12563
845-878-7200

Putnam Valley Library
30 Oscawana Lake Road
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
845-528-3242

Putnam Valley Town Hall
265 Oscawana Lake Rd,
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
845-526-2121

Reed Memorial Library
1733 Route 6
Carmel, NY 10512
845-225-2439

19/06/2024

Today, Wednesday, June 19th (Juneteenth) the Town of Putnam Valley unveiled the Historic Marker honoring and commemorating two great men, Sumner H. Lark Esq. & Bishop Robert C. Lawson, who dedicated their lives to uplifting their community and their advocacy in civil rights. You can see this marker in person at Lawson Cemetery, also referred to as Larksburg Cemetery, the first all-black cemetery in Putnam Valley, NY.

Putnam Valley Historical Society
Town Of Putnam Valley, New York
Putnam Historian
Putnam County Government

19/06/2024

Topfield Center has been a leader in equine-assisted activities in the Hudson Valley. Located in Cold Spring, New York, Topfield Center offers an environment where children, teens, and adults experience inclusion through nationally accredited and globally recognized equine-assisted interactions.​

Boasting breathtaking views of the majestic Hudson Valley, participants are guided through individualized programs by our compassionate team of certified professionals with the goal of fostering the truly unique relationship between humans and horses.

Topfield offers therapy programs as well as packages for children birthday parties and other events.

https://www.topfieldcenter.org/

19/06/2024

19/06/2024

Canopus lake beach and all NY state park swimming facilities will have free entry today and tomorrow. Canopus Beach is now open 7 days a week for the rest of the summer. Opening hours 9 am to 6 pm. Concession stand is closed until further notice.

18/06/2024

🥏🤸🏃Sign up today for our Backyard Olympics! Sign up on your own or with the whole family. We will have field day style events like spoon & egg race, sponge relay and the classic tug of war.
https://secure.rec1.com/NY/kent-ny/catalog
Please register online. Open to all!

🎖Show us your skills & have some 🍦ice cream on us!

Afterward, enjoy the Lake Carmel Fireworks 🎆🎇
If you would like to donate for the fireworks, please send to Town Supervisor at 25 Sybil's Crossing, Kent Lakes, NY 10512

18/06/2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Explore Revolutionary War History with the Putnam History Museum:
Independence Day Celebration at Mekeel’s Corners Chapel
and Benedict Arnold’s Escape Path Hike

COLD SPRING, NY – The Putnam History Museum (PHM) is excited to announce two upcoming events that offer unique opportunities to commemorate Independence Day and explore one of the nation's most infamous betrayals by General Benedict Arnold.

Hiking Benedict Arnold’s Escape Path: On Friday, June 28th, PHM will lead hikers along Benedict Arnold’s escape path. Infamous for his plan to surrender West Point to the British, this hike traces Arnold’s flight on September 25, 1780, down Beverley Dock Road to reach British lines before his treason was discovered. Participants will learn about Arnold’s motivations, the role of local loyalist Beverley Robinson, and the broader context of Revolutionary War history, espionage, and loyalty. Special guest guides from the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County will also share how the natural environment has changed since that time. A second hike is offered on Saturday, July 6th.

Independence Day Celebration at Mekeel’s Corners Chapel: On July 4th at 10 am, Mekeel’s Corners Chapel, located at 321 NY-301, Cold Spring, NY 10516, will host its annual Independence Day Celebration. The program includes patriotic songs, hymns, and readings from the United States’ founding documents. This inspirational event, longstanding for decades, is a community favorite. This event is free and open to the community.

Cassie Ward, Executive Director of the Putnam History Museum, stated, "Both the Mekeel’s Corners Chapel Independence Day Celebration and our guided hike of Benedict Arnold’s escape path provide opportunities to remember pivotal moments in our shared American history through a local lens. We’re fortunate here in the Hudson Valley and Putnam County to have tangible connections to these major historical events, enabling our guests to truly walk in the footsteps of history.”

18/06/2024

IMPORTANT: Canopus Lake Beach will be open every day this week due to the heat wave. We will now be open every day until Labor Day 9am to 6pm.
The concession stand will be closed until further notice.

18/06/2024

The following locations will offer services as cooling stations throughout the County.

The Brewster Public Library
79 Main St
Brewster, NY 10509
845-279-6421

Julia L. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Avenue
Cold Spring, NY, 10516
845-265-3040

Desmond-Fish Public Library
472 Route 403
Garrison, NY 10524
845-424-3020

Kent Public Library
17 Sybil’s Crossing
Kent Lakes, NY 10512
845-225-8585

Mahopac Public Library
668 Route 6
Mahopac, NY 10541
845-628-2009

PATTERSON LIBRARY
1167 Route 311
Patterson, NY 12563
845-878-6121

Patterson Rec
65 Front St,
Patterson, NY 12563
845-878-7200

Putnam Valley Library
30 Oscawana Lake Road
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
845-528-3242

Town Of Putnam Valley, New York
265 Oscawana Lake Rd,
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
845-526-2121

Reed Memorial Library of Carmel, NY
1733 Route 6
Carmel, NY 10512
845-225-2439

The following locations will offer services as cooling stations throughout the County.

Brewster Public Library
79 Main St
Brewster, NY 10509
845-279-6421

Julia L. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Avenue
Cold Spring, NY, 10516
845-265-3040

Desmond Fish Public Library
472 Route 403
Garrison, NY 10524
845-424-3020

Kent Public Library*
17 Sybil’s Crossing
Kent Lakes, NY 10512
845-225-8585

Mahopac Public Library
668 Route 6
Mahopac, NY 10541
845-628-2009

Patterson Library
1167 Route 311
Patterson, NY 12563
845-878-6121

Patterson Recreation Center
65 Front St,
Patterson, NY 12563
845-878-7200

Putnam Valley Library
30 Oscawana Lake Road
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
845-528-3242

Putnam Valley Town Hall
265 Oscawana Lake Rd,
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
845-526-2121

Reed Memorial Library
1733 Route 6
Carmel, NY 10512
845-225-2439

18/06/2024

The best days are sitting back and catching a fish. Today is National Go Fishing Day and Putnam has some beautiful locations to cast your line. 🐟🐟🎣🎣

Fahnestock State Park
Tilly Foster Farm
Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park
White Pond (accessible fishing)
Wonder Lake State
Little Stony Point
Lake Gleneida
are just a few to name.

See the additional locations by visiting https://dec.ny.gov/places?f%5B0%5D=type_place%3A6226&f%5B1%5D=area_of_ny_places%3A5461&text=&page=0

Fishing in NYS no permit necessary for those under the age of 16. 16 & old permit needed https://dec.ny.gov/regulatory/permits-licenses/sporting-and-use/sporting/fishing-license

*Disclaimer: Note all anglers will need to follow all regulations set by the NYC DEC and NYS DEP.*

17/06/2024

Just about an hour from Manhattan or Kingston, Putnam County sets the stage for the perfect summer day trip close to home.

Whether you're soaking up the sights enjoying the summer landscape or exploring the region's rich cultural experiences, Putnam County is a destination with a little adventure for everyone. Kent's Chuang Yen Monastery run by the Buddhist Association of the United States draws guests looking for some picturesque rejuvenation and a glimpse at the largest indoor statue of Vairocana Buddha in the Western hemisphere. Garrison's Manitoga / The Russel Wright Design Center is a mid-century architectural wonder and must-see for any design lover, preserving Russel Wright’s legacy on a sprawling 75-acre property. Soak up even more natural views on Fahnestock State Park's 14,000 acres, hiking trails, and the ever-popular Breakneck Ridge.

Whether you journey by car or train, Putnam County beckons with an abundance of attractions to explore and views to savor through the summer. Check out Visitputnam.org for a closer look at all the events and experiences this season in Putnam County.

17/06/2024

The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival returns to Garrison's waterfront with a lineup of new and exciting performances for the 2024 season.

Each summer, the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival enchants audiences with lucid, engaging, and highly inventive productions staged under an open-air tent overlooking the Hudson River. Preshow picnics and gatherings are a beloved tradition of the festival experience. Guests are welcome to slow down, soak up the views, and enjoy the company of friends with picnics and snacks on the river's edge before showtime. Preorder an expertly prepared picnic meal, grab a light bite at the walk-up concession, or dine indoors at the Valley Restaurant.

Dive into new adventures of timeless tales at this year's Shakespeare Festival. Visit hvshakespeare.org to browse upcoming dates and plan your visit.

17/06/2024

Arts on the Lake have some great events scheduled throughout the Summer. Get your lawn chairs & blankets ready and enjoy great performances along Lake Carmel. Use the link below to see their Summer schedule.

Performances and events coming to Arts on the Lake located in Kent Lakes, Putnam County, NY near Carmel, NY.

17/06/2024

June 17th is National Eat Your Vegetables Day. Did you know Putnam County has farmer’s markets where you can get fresh produce and tasty treats. 🥦🌽🌶️🥬🥕🍎🫐🍓
Plan a visit and support our local vendors.

1) Artemis Farm, 111 Brewster Hill Road, Brewster. Call 917-847-6695.

2) Brewster Farmers' Market/Hudson Valley Regional Farmers Market, 15 Mt. Ebo Road South, Brewster. Visit www.hudsonvalleyfarmersmarket.org.

3) Blue Stone Farm, 118 Federal Road, Brewster. Visit bluestonefarmbrewster.com.

4) Boni-Bel Farm at Green Chimneys, 301 Doansburg Road, Brewster. Visit www.greenchimneys.org/community-programs-services/shoplocal/the-country-store.

5) Carmel Farmers Market at Lake Mahopac, 953 South Lake Blvd., Mahopac. Call 845-628-7888.

6) Cold Spring Farmers' Market at Boscobel, 1601 Route 9D, Garrison. Visit www.csfarmmarket.org.

7) Glynwood Farm Store, 362 Glynwood Road, Cold Spring. Visit www.glynwood.org/our-farm/store.html.

8. Kent Lakes Farm Market, Route 311, Lake Carmel. Visit www.kentlakesfarmmarketny.com.

9) Putnam Valley Residents Coalition Farmers Market, 729 Peekskill Hollow Road, Putnam Valley. Visit www.putnamvalleyresidents.com.

10) Ryder Farm Cottage, 400 Starr Ridge Road, Brewster. Call 845-279-4161.

11) Salinger's Orchard, 230 Guinea Road, Brewster. Visit www.salingersorchard.net.

12) San Damiano Farm at Graymoor, 40 Franciscan Way, Garrison. Visit www.atonementfriars.org/san-damiano-house-and-farm.

13) Southeast Market/R&G Produce, 997 Route 22, Brewster. Call 845-981-7200

17/06/2024

Step back in time with Rob Buchanan with a lecture on June 21st and a hike on June 22nd to experience the history of stone structures firsthand. Tickets are selling fast, so don't wait!
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/58dv7ndf

17/06/2024

Yesterday, June 16, was International Waterfall Day. Did you know that Putnam County has two waterfalls that you can hike to? One is the Falls on Foundry Brook located in the West Point Foundry Preserve and the other is at the Great Gorge Waterfall at Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area.

14/06/2024

TOMORROW NIGHT, Saturday, June 15th! Don't miss the first concert of the year on the farm! Don't miss The Purple Xperience, a Tribute to Prince, LIVE at Tilly Foster Farm!!

GET TICKETS HERE> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/788546623177 or at www.tillyfosterfarm.com

TOMORROW NIGHT, Saturday, June 15th! Don't miss our first concert of the year on the farm! Don't miss The Purple Xperience, a Tribute to Prince, LIVE at Tilly Foster Farm.

GET TICKETS HERE> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/788546623177 or on our website www.tillyfosterfarm.com (link in bio).

14/06/2024

Discover Putnam .... Your adventure awaits!! 🛣

14/06/2024

Check out some of Collaborative Concepts pieces being featured at Red Mills Historic Park (23 Hill Street Mahopac, NY). These pieces of artwork will be on display now until October 27th!! 🖼️ 🎨

14/06/2024

🍀 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED🍀
🎙️Parents, Friends, Community Members…

Many HANDS make light work, and many hands working together make the FAIR a
SUCCESS

💻 https://tinyurl.com/4nz88w6a
💻 www.cceputnam.org

☎️ 845-278-6738

14/06/2024

🎉 Putnam Culture Fest!🎉

📅 Date: Tomorrow, Saturday, June 15, 2024
🕰 Time: 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 Location:Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park

The Circus is Coming to Town!

Enjoy live music performances, delicious food, and performances from Westchester circus arts!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/putnam-culture-fest-2024-tickets-864234276987