September 19–20, 2026 · 5 events
This weekend in Putnam, families can choose from free puppet-making, a quilt raffle, open makerspace time, a regional book battle, and a citizen science project. Activities take place in Garrison, Brewster, and Cold Spring, with options for hands-on creativity, academic competition, and environmental data collection. All five picks are free, and each offers a specific way for kids to engage with their community.
FREESun, Sep 20 · 1:00 PM
Desmond-Fish Public Library · Garrison
Join Permaculture Arts Collective for a hands-on puppet-making workshop inspired by this year’s giant puppet build for the 2026 Cold Spring Village Halloween Parade! This year’s creation celebrates Pe
This free workshop at Desmond-Fish Public Library in Garrison lets kids ages 3 and up make big puppets for the Cold Spring Halloween Parade. It’s a hands-on creative activity tied to a community event.
FREESat, Sep 19 · All day
Brewster Public Library · Brewster
The beautiful quilt on display in the lower level hallway was generously donated by the Southeast Museum Quilters. All proceeds from its sale will directly benefit the library. Thank you for supportin
The Friends of the Brewster Public Library are raffling a handmade quilt donated by the Southeast Museum Quilters. It’s free to enter, supports the library, and the quilt is on display in the lower level hallway.
artFREESun, Sep 20 · 3:00 PM
Desmond-Fish Public Library · Garrison
Want to create an object on a 3D printer? Cut decals on a Cricut? Engrave a gift with a laser cutter? Create custom chocolate molds on a vacuum former? You can do it all – and more! – at the Innovatio
Open Makerspace Hours at Desmond-Fish Public Library in Garrison give kids and families access to 3D printers, Cricut cutters, laser engravers, and vacuum formers. This free session is ideal for hands-on tech and craft projects.
storytimeFREESat, Sep 19 · 9:30 AM
Butterfield Memorial Library · Cold Spring
SUNY Ulster Community College will be hosting the Battle of the Books Regional Battle. The games begin at 10 AM, however participants are asked to arrive at 9:30 AM.
The Battle of the Books Regional Battle at SUNY Ulster Community College in Cold Spring is a free academic competition for participating kids. Arrive at 9:30 AM for the 10 AM start.
outdoorFREESat, Sep 19 · 10:30 AM
Butterfield Memorial Library · Cold Spring
The Butterfield Library will participate in the Ozone Garden Network, a nation-wide project to collect data on the impact of ozone in our environment. With a grant funded by (NASA Team II) we planted
The Citizen Scientist Ozone Garden Project at Butterfield Memorial Library in Cold Spring involves kids in collecting data on ozone’s environmental impact. This free event is part of a NASA-funded nationwide project.