20 Best Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley August 2023

Make a splash at the Muddy Puddles Mess Fest. Photo courtesy of the fest
Make a splash at the Muddy Puddles Mess Fest. Photo courtesy of the fest
7/30/23 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

There are tons of things to do in August in Westchester and the Hudson Valley–enjoy outdoor movies and concerts, summer festivals, and the best beach days. After all, summer is not over yet!

The Hudson Valley kicks off the month of August with family-friendly summer fun at Fishkill's National Night Out and the start of the Ulster County Fair. Kids also won't want to miss sitting in a biplane (and maybe taking a flight!) at Kids Fly Weekend at the Rhinebeck Aerodrome, or a helicopter tour at the World Helicopter Day celebration.

Other August fairs and festivals include the South Salem Fire Department Carnival, the Sunflower Festival, the Dutchess County Fair, and the kickoff of the New York Renaissance Faire. Families who don't mind a little dirt (or a lot!) are invited to beat the heat by getting muddy with Peppa Pig at the Muddy Puddles Mess Fest in Mahopac or build a winning work of sand art at the Sand Castle Competition at Glen Island Beach.   

Don't miss our review of these amazing Historic Hudson Valley tours, plus find more amazing August fun in this list of 25 Ways to Beat the Heat with Westchester KidsThings to do with Teens in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, and our Ultimate Westchester and Hudson Valley Kids Summer Vacation Guide.

We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.  

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