Hello Poughkeepsie! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A new art gallery, Circus Vazquez, and School Bus Driver of the Year + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A new arts partnership: Dassai Blue Sake Brewery and GOCA will debut a new Hyde Park gallery with rotating shows, opening with painter Mitsumasa Kadota. The opening reception is set for Friday, June 26 -- explore the new gallery.
Preservation plan under debate: Facing neighbor pushback, Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome launched a support campaign on June 15, citing letters from the Smithsonian, veterans, and aviation historians, as Planning Board review of modernization remained underway -- see the support campaign.
A surprise honor: Hyde Park’s Stephen Cutler was named 2026 School Bus Driver of the Year by Dutchess and Ulster traffic safety boards, honoring a decade of dependable service transporting local students -- meet the driver honored.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Keep the flippers flipping: Family owned since 1973, Paramount Amusement Co keeps pinball alive around Poughkeepsie with repairs, restorations, and rentals, plus they place and maintain games in local spots. Basement project acting up or planning a party? They’ll get things flipping again, no nonsense, just working flippers and happy beeps.
Plant your happy place: Need a midweek mood boost? The New Corn Crib Greenhouse Inc. has you covered with annuals, perennials, herbs and veggie starts plus healthy trees and shrubs. The crew is friendly and knows sun, shade, and deer drama, so you’ll leave with plants that actually thrive.
Elevate your stroll: Upper Landing Park is the easy win when you need fresh air without a full-on hike. Stretch out by the river, then, when the seasonal glass elevator is rolling, ride 21 stories to the Walkway Over the Hudson for instant big-sky bragging rights.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧘 Wellness Wednesday: Toddler & Me Yoga @ Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:30 AM – Wellness Wednesday calls for Toddler & Me yoga at the museum, where Mindful Yoga with Liz channels tiny chaos into something resembling balance, body awareness, and core strength, with playful props and giggles. It’s for seasoned walkers up to three, included with museum admission.
🎲 Game Night @ King's Court Brewing Company | Thursday (6/25) at 4:00 PM – If you like your competition friendly, your beer cold, and parking free across the street, King’s Court’s weekly game night has your number. Board games, life-size chess, and giant Jenga that humbles everyone, plus all ages and pets welcome. Low-key fun, laughs, and no pressure.
🎪 Circus Vazquez @ Poughkeepsie Galleria | Thursday (6/25) at 4:00 PM – Whether you are reliving childhood or just want an excuse to act like a kid again, Circus Vazquez pops up at the Poughkeepsie Galleria with legit acrobats, live music, and big-top charm. Fewer spreadsheets, more gasp-worthy stunts, and yes, cotton candy.
⚽ World Cup Soccer Championship Food Fest & Watch Party @ Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center | Saturday (6/27) at 4:00 PM – Around here, World Cup days mean wall-to-wall soccer and plates worth leaving the couch for. England, Argentina, Colombia, and a passport’s worth of rivals on the screens, plus a food fest that keeps you cheering, swapping hot takes, and pretending beer is electrolytes.
🌽 Cornhole for a Cause @ St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church | Sunday (6/28) at 11:45 AM – Pitch beanbags for a good cause at this all-ages cornhole tourney, with every dollar going to St. John’s Food Pantry. Five bucks a player, form a team or join one, stay for awards, snacks, drinks, and yes, spectators are welcome. Sign up by June 21.
🌈 STEAM Pride @ Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum | Sunday (6/28) at 2:30 PM – Take a break from the usual weekend errands and hit the museum for a Pride Month romp where the kids build rockets, explore galaxies, and invent new species, while learning about LGBTQ+ trailblazers in STEAM. Smart fun, zero glitter cleanup, included with admission.
🎪 Circus Vazquez @ Poughkeepsie Galleria | Sunday (6/28) at 4:00 PM – Poughkeepsie Galleria is trading its mall-walkers for a big top as Circus Vazquez rolls in, all glitter, acrobats, and legit gasp-worthy stunts. Popcorn counts as dinner, the kids stay wide-eyed, and you get to feel eight again, no bleachers required.
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07 — The Poughkeepsie report Weather forecastToday — High: 82°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 1 to 8 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 0 to 6 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 84°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 24%
A slight chance of rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. This house is wildThis 2024 Craftsman-inspired home on 1.44 wooded acres pairs navy siding, cedar accents, and broad timbered porches with a sleek modern feel. Inside, hardwood floors, walls of windows, a slate fireplace, and a custom kitchen with stone counters set the tone. The primary suite brings serious spa energy, while the deck, fire pit, and private cul-de-sac setting seal the deal.
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