5 Things to Do in High Falls NY This September

High Falls may be small, but this hamlet tucked along Route 213 punches well above its size when it comes to culture, history, and community events. Here are five things happening in and around High Falls this September 2026.

1. Free Guided Tours of the D&H Canal Five Locks Walk

When: Sunday, September 6 and Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Where: D&H Canal Museum & Mid-Hudson Visitor Center, 1315 Route 213, High Falls, NY 12440

D&H Canal Historical Society historian Bill Merchant leads free guided walks along the National Historic Landmark Five Locks Walk, featuring five restored canal locks from the 1850 enlargement. Learn the stories of the immigrants who built the 108-mile waterway that carried Pennsylvania anthracite coal to New York City and fueled America's Industrial Revolution. The half-mile trail connects to the NYO&W Rail Trail and is just three miles from the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail. No registration necessary — just show up. Rain or shine.

canalmuseum.org/events

2. "James McEntee: Engineering the Hudson's Golden Age" Lecture

When: Friday, September 11, 2026
Where: D&H Canal Historical Society, 1315 Route 213, High Falls, NY

The D&H Canal Museum continues its fall lecture series with a talk on James McEntee, the engineer behind the Hudson Valley's golden age of canal and railroad innovation. The presentation explores how McEntee's engineering vision shaped the transportation corridors that transformed the region.

canalmuseum.org/events

3. Wired Gallery: "Horizon Event" & "A Thousand Stories to Tell"

When: August 29 – September 13, 2026. Opening reception: Saturday, August 29, 5–7 PM
Where: Wired Gallery, 11 Mohonk Road, High Falls, NY

The Wired Gallery presents two concurrent solo exhibitions: Dan Feldman's Horizon Event and Lana Privitera's A Thousand Stories to Tell. The opening reception on August 29 runs from 5 to 7 PM and is open to the public. The gallery is located on Mohonk Road in the heart of High Falls.

thewiredgallery.com | (682) 564-5613

4. Woodstock Farm Sanctuary Public Education Tours

When: Saturdays and Sundays, ongoing through November 2026 (ticketed)
Where: Woodstock Farm Sanctuary, 135 acres, High Falls, NY

Meet nearly 300 rescued farmed animals — cows, goats, pigs, and more — on 135 acres of beautiful Hudson Valley land. Woodstock Farm Sanctuary offers scheduled, ticketed public education tours on most Saturdays and Sundays throughout September. It's a chance to connect with the animals, learn about humane farming, and enjoy the fall scenery. Tickets are required in advance.

woodstocksanctuary.org/visit

5. Live Music at the High Falls Cafe

When: Acoustic Thursdays and Saturday bands, ongoing through September
Where: High Falls Cafe, High Falls, NY

The High Falls Cafe continues its beloved live music tradition with Acoustic Thursdays and full band performances every Saturday night. The cafe is known as much for its food and drinks as for its vibrant community music scene — a gathering spot where locals and visitors come together for great food, great music, and good times. Call (845) 687-2699 for reservations.

highfallscafe.com | (845) 687-2699