Featured Events in Newburgh in May 2025 (August Updated)

Join us for Paper making with Seaweed! Date: Thursday 1 May Time: 14.00-17.00 Location: The Steeple, Wasps Studios Get messy with Fife's seaweed artist and learn how to create beautiful paper using Scottish seaweed! This hands-on workshop will teach you the traditional art of paper making with a unique twist - seaweed! Learn about the sustainable practice of using natural materials to create your own eco-friendly tactile craft paper. No experience necessary, just come ready to have fun and get creative. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience! Information Source: Cally Nurse | eventbrite

May 3, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 12 PM Join Newburgh Waterways Center and Greater Newburgh Parks Conservancy for a cleanup, native vegetation planting, and invasive species removal project at Ward Brothers Memorial Rowing Park from 9:30 AM to 12 PM for the 14th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep. Volunteers will meet at Ward Brothers Memorial Rowing Park, 2 River Street, Newburgh NY 12550. Check in will be behind the boathouse building in a tent near the rock walls where assignments and tools will be given out. Parking is plentiful in the parking lot. We recommend that all Sweep volunteers bring a hat, sunscreen, a full reusable water bottle, insect repellent, work gloves and hand sanitizer. We also suggest long sleeve clothing, gloves, and a change of clothes in the event you encounter poison ivy on site This site is suitable for elementary-aged children with adult supervision. Questions? Contact Riverkeeper at sweep@riverkeeper.org or Jacob Jordan at Newburghwaterwayscenter@gmail.com or 716-374-3085. _________________________________________________________________________________________ *IMPORTANT! To ensure the safety of volunteers, Sweep Site Leaders, professional staff, and our communities, we ask that volunteers adhere to the following guidelines: Volunteers are required to pre-register for Sweep. Volunteers should not participate if they have ANY signs of illness. Over the last 13 years, Sweep leaders have completed 1,349 service projects, bringing together thousands of volunteers from NYC to the Adirondacks to clean up 382 tons of debris, and plant or maintain 8,851 native plants. This incredible effort is made possible by the generosity of Riverkeeper’s members, sponsors, and donors. If you would like to support the continued growth of the Riverkeeper Sweep, please consider making a donation . Contributions of any amount are meaningful. Information Source: Riverkeeper Sweep 2025 | eventbrite

Mother's Day Paint and Sip at Primo Waterfront Come celebrate Mother's Day with us a day early at Primo Waterfront ! Join us for a fun-filled event of painting and sipping by the water. Treat your mom to a relaxing and creative experience surrounded by beautiful views. Our talented instructor will guide you through creating your masterpiece while you enjoy a tasty appetizers. No experience necessary - just bring your creativity and we'll take care of the rest. Don't miss out on this special event to show your mom how much you appreciate her! Tickets include appetizers, Cash Bar. Seating is limited and not sold at the door. If you are attending as a group please purchase your tickets under one name to assure you will be seated together. Art Party Gift Certificates are NOT REDEEMABLE for this event. Ticketing fees apply. Information Source: Art PartY | eventbrite

Tickets include delcious food and a drink ticket! There will be live music, raffles and games to play. Kids are welcome. Come support an amazing cause! Information Source: RiverFest Committee | eventbrite

Join us on Friday 30th May for a late evening sip and paint session! During this 2 hour session you will paint a piece of pottery of your choice (bisque ranging from £9- £40) using our professional grade glazes. Once dried, we will clear glaze your item and kiln fire it so that it's ready to be collected from a future specified date Price of ticket includes two drinks tokens and your studio fee. Drinks tokens can be used for a variety of drinks including the following: prosecco, a selection of mocktails, a pot of tea, or a coffee. We will also be serving a variety of cakes to see you through the night! You may arrive from 6pm to choose bisque and buy drinks before the painting starts! *FOR GROUP BOOKINGS, ONE PERSON MUST PURCHASE TICKETS TO ENSURE THAT YOU WILL BE SEATED TOGETHER* Information Source: Eden Tearoom & Galleries | eventbrite