🌟 Top Things to Do in Dutchess County (May 17–18, 2025)

🌤️ Weekend Weather Forecast for Dutchess County

Saturday, May 17: Mostly cloudy and humid with a chance of stray thunderstorms. Be prepared for possible flooding downpours and localized damaging wind gusts. High: 77°F (25°C), Low: 58°F (14°C).

Sunday, May 18: A few showers in places; mostly sunny in the morning followed by variable cloudiness. High: 71°F (22°C), Low: 51°F (11°C).

🌟 Top Things to Do in Dutchess County This Weekend

🎉 Special Events

• Pride in the Sky Festival
  Celebrate diversity and unity at the second-annual “Pride in the Sky” extravaganza on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Walkway Over the Hudson. Enjoy live music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities. Dutchess Tourism

• PCSD 5th Annual Spring Family Fest
  Join the Poughkeepsie City School District for a free community event filled with games, raffle prizes, free food, and music on Saturday, May 17, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Poughkeepsie High School Track & Field. NAMI Mid-Hudson

🍽️ Trendy Restaurants Across Dutchess County

• Il Figlio Enoteca (Fishkill)
  Experience upscale Italian dining with fresh, white-tablecloth service. Highly recommended for its excellent cuisine. Reddit

• Le Petit Bistro (Rhinebeck)
  Enjoy classic French dishes in a cozy setting. Perfect for a romantic dinner. Le Petit Bistro

• The Bocuse Restaurant at The Culinary Institute of America (Hyde Park)
  Savor innovative French cuisine prepared by CIA students under the guidance of world-class faculty. The Bocuse Restaurant

🌳 Parks & Hiking Trails

• Ferncliff Forest (Rhinebeck)
  Explore 200 acres of old-growth forest with hiking and mountain biking trails, plus an 80-foot observation tower offering panoramic views. Ferncliff Forest

• William R. Steinhaus Dutchess Rail Trail
  Enjoy a 13.4-mile paved trail stretching from Hopewell Junction to the Walkway Over the Hudson, perfect for walking and biking.  William R. Steinhaus Dutchess Rail Trail

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kid-Friendly Activities

• Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum (Poughkeepsie)
  Engage young minds with interactive exhibits and educational programs designed for children up to age 12.  Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum

• Hudson Valley Renegades Game (Wappingers Falls)
  Catch a minor league baseball game and enjoy postgame fireworks on Saturday, May 17. Hudson Valley Renegades Game

Whether you're exploring scenic trails, savoring local cuisine, enjoying live music, or seeking family-friendly fun, Dutchess County offers a vibrant weekend experience. Don't forget to check the Dutchess County Tourism Calendar for more events and activities.

Enjoy your weekend adventures!