Welcome to Clearwater’s Events Calendar! For information about upcoming sails visit our Public Sail Schedule.
Events
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Hudson River Sloop Clearwater’s Spirit of the Hudson Gala
The GarrisonJoin Hudson River Sloop Clearwater for our annual Spirit of the Hudson Gala in celebration of preservation of place, music, and the Hudson River. For nearly 60 years, Clearwater has united the Hudson Valley through education, advocacy, music and sailing to protect and preserve the Hudson River and steward the next generation of environmental leaders.
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A Night with Steve Earle: A Benefit Concert for Clearwater
TEMPO Performing Arts Center TEMPO Performing Arts Center, 29 Wurts St, Kingston, NY, United StatesJoin Steve Earle for an intimate solo and acoustic concert at the TEMPO Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, April 29, to benefit Hudson River Sloop Clearwater.
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City of Kingston Earth Fair
TR Gallo Park 30 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY, United StatesThe City of Kingston will be hosting its 12th Annual Earth Fair on Saturday, May 9 from 11am – 5pm. Due to rain, vendors, exhibitors, and all previously outdoor music has been moved inside. Hudson River Sloop Clearwater is proud to be once again facilitating two stages of live music as a project of the Clearwater Festival.
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Tommy Sands: Songs & Solidarity Clearwater Benefit (LOW TIX)
Garvan's 215 Huguenot St, New Paltz, NY, United StatesFamed Irish singer, songwriter, and social activist Tommy Sands will be performing in a benefit concert for Hudson River Sloop Clearwater in the Grove event space at Garvan’s in New Paltz on Saturday, May 9.
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Hudson Valley Gives Day
AnywhereHudson Valley Gives is an annual community-wide day of giving supporting nonprofits across the region. Hudson River Sloop Clearwater is excited to take part in Hudson Valley Gives, a community-wide day of giving supporting nonprofits across the region. When you donate to Clearwater through the Hudson Valley Gives platform, your gift helps unlock additional funds and introduces our mission to new supporters across the Hudson Valley.
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Beacon Sloop Club’s 2026 Alan Thomas Memorial Environmental Lecture Series: You Have Lost America by the Irish: A Musical History Lesson
Beacon Sloop Club 2 Red Flynn Drive, Beacon, United StatesJoin the Beacon Sloop Club for: You Have Lost America by the Irish: A Musical History Lesson. Could the American Revolution Have Been Won without their (Irish and Irish-American) participation? Come and Find Out! Bill Devlin will explain the history via a Powerpoint presentation, with songs and music from the period presented by the musicians of the Andy McGann branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóiri Éireann. Learn about the brave Irish and Irish-Americans who fought for our country's freedom!
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June 30 Community Tideline Program
Kingsland Point Park Kingsland Point Park, Sleepy Hollow, NY, NY, United StatesThis summer, Clearwater is excited to be hosting half-day Community Tideline Programs for parent/child pairs to explore the Hudson River together. This half-day program will run from 9:30am-1:30pm on Tuesday, June 30 at Kingsland Point Park in Sleepy Hollow with a cost of $15 per adult-child pair. Ideal for children 7+, though all ages are welcome.
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SOLD OUT: July 3 Sail250 Parade of Class B Tall Ships in the East River
PortSide NewYork PortSide NewYork, Pier 11, Atlantic Basin, Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesClearwater is participating in the Sail4th 250 Parade of Sail: Class B Tall Ships on Friday, July 3, showcasing mid-sized traditionally-rigged boats. The parade will occur in the East River and sail toward New York Harbor beginning at 1pm. Clearwater will be taking 25 passengers for the parade, boarding at PortSide NewYork in Atlantic Basin in Red Hook, Brooklyn, transiting up to the starting line, and disembarking passengers at PortSide NewYork.
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SOLD OUT: July 4 Sail250 Parade of Sail in NYNJ Harbor
PortSide NewYork PortSide NewYork, Pier 11, Atlantic Basin, Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesClearwater is participating in the Sail4th 250 Parade of Tall Ships, which brings together tall ships from the US and around the world on Saturday, July 4. The parade will begin at the Verazzo Bridge at 9:30am on July 4 and sail to the George Washington Bridge, and Clearwater will act as an escort to Esmeralda, a tall ship of the Chilean Navy. Clearwater will be taking 25 passengers for the parade, boarding at PortSide NewYork in Atlantic Basin in Red Hook, Brooklyn, and disembarking at the 79th Street Boat Basin.
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Jenna Nicholls Benefit Concert for Clearwater
The Local The Local Saugerties, 16 John Street, Saugerties, NY, United StatesJoin Jenna Nicholls for a benefit concert for Hudson River Sloop Clearwater to support the organization's efforts to protect the Hudson River and empower the next generation of environmental leaders through education, advocacy, sailing, and music.
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End-of-Season Celebration
Grey Barn at the Hudson River Maritime Museum 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, United StatesCelebrate the close of Clearwater's 2026 sailing season with an afternoon of live music, community, and Hudson River fun! Enjoy live music, connect with local businesses and nonprofit organizations, and join us as we reflect on an incredible season before we begin our next big restoration project.
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August 5 Community Tideline Program
Nyack Beach State Park 698 North Broadway, Nyack, NY, United StatesThis summer, Clearwater is excited to be hosting half-day Community Tideline Programs for parent/child pairs to explore the Hudson River together. This half-day program will run from 9:30am-1:30pm on Wednesday, August at Nyack Beach State Park with a cost of $15 per adult-child pair. Ideal for children 7+, though all ages are welcome.
$15