PROGRAMS + EVENTS
Programs + Events
August 2025
Member Event: A Closer Look with Curator Maggie Dimock
Join The Olana Partnership Associate Curator Maggie Dimock for an exclusive guided exploration of A Closer Look: Fallen Trees and Forest Floors. This is an exclusive member event. Space is limited to the member and a guest. RSVP is required. Click "Read More" for more information.
THIRD THURSDAY – Tunes with a View: Heard World
Enjoy irresistible rhythms from this collective of world music and jazz musicians against the backdrop of Olana’s breathtaking views. FREE; the performance takes place outside the Historic House. FREE shuttle to and from OLANA. Click "Read More" for more information.
THIRD THURSDAY – Bollywood Dancing Workshop and Performance
Learn moves to trendy and iconic Bollywood songs during this fun, beginner-friendly outdoor class at Olana and stick around for a special performance outside the Wagon House Education Center in the farm complex. For ages 12 and up; space is limited. FREE shuttle to and from OLANA. Click "Read More" for more information.
Movie Night at Olana: CLUE presented by Upstate Films
Join The Olana Partnership and Upstate Films at Olana State Historic Site for a screening of Clue (1985) under the stars. Doors open 7 PM; Film begins at 8 PM. $7 general admission/FREE for kids 12 and under. Click "Read More" for more information.
Artmaking in the Afternoon
Participate in free, drop-in artmaking in the Wagon House Education Center from 1-4 PM and learn more about Frederic Church’s artist-designed home and studio on the Hudson. This drop-in artmaking program is open to all ages and skill levels; all materials provided. FREE. No advanced registration required. Click "Read More" for more information.
Gallery Explorers: A FREE Family Program
Experience learning, looking closely, and conversation as a family during this series of special museum gallery program at Olana State Historic Site. Designed for families with children ages 3 and up. FREE. Advanced registration required. Click "Read More" for more information.
September 2025
Labor Day Bird Walk with the Alan Devoe Bird Club
Join us on Labor Day for an exploration through Olana’s artist-designed landscape while keeping eyes and ears open for local birds. FREE. Advanced registration required. Click "Read More" for more information.
The Art of Outdoor Painting: Plein Air Workshops at Olana
Take in OLANA’s breathtaking views and learn more about approaching landscape painting en plein air or “outside." Participants can sign up for one day of painting or all three workshop days. Advanced registration required; $100 per workshop/$75 for members ($300 for all three sessions/$225 for members). Click "Read More" for more information.
The Art of Outdoor Painting: Plein Air Workshops at Olana
Take in OLANA’s breathtaking views and learn more about approaching landscape painting en plein air or “outside." Participants can sign up for one day of painting or all three workshop days. Advanced registration required; $100 per workshop/$75 for members ($300 for all three sessions/$225 for members). Click "Read More" for more information.
The Art of Outdoor Painting: Plein Air Workshops at Olana
Take in OLANA’s breathtaking views and learn more about approaching landscape painting en plein air or “outside." Participants can sign up for one day of painting or all three workshop days. Advanced registration required; $100 per workshop/$75 for members ($300 for all three sessions/$225 for members). Click "Read More" for more information.
OLANA (End of) Summer Party
Top chefs, cool summer drinks, and the best view in the Hudson River Valley. Click "Read More" for more information.
THIRD THURSDAY – Fall Fishing with the Hudson Sloop Club
Join The Olana Partnership and Hudson Sloop Club to learn more about fishing, water ecology, and the plants and animals that call Olana’s lake home! FREE; this program meets at the Farm Complex at the Wagon House Education Center. FREE shuttle to and from OLANA. Click "Read More" for more information.
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The Olana Partnership programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
