What’s On In Beacon This March
14 Top Things To Do In The City
Main Street, Beacon, NY in the snow. Winter 2026.
Just as we’re emerging from yet another Snowmaggedon, the imminent arrival of March delivers a timely reminder that winter’s grip will soon be loosening. Daylight Saving Time returns on Sunday, March 8, followed by the spring equinox on Friday, March 20. Longer days, warmer weather (hopefully), and an events calendar that’s revving into full gear are on the way.
Here’s what we know so far about Beacon’s March highlights.
Beacon’s St Patrick’s Day Celebrations
Get your green on for the city’s annual St Patrick's Day Parade of Green on Saturday, March 14th between noon and 5:00 PM. This family-friendly event kicks off at Polhill Park at the west end of Main Street and promises plenty of floats and selfie opportunities on its way to the Dummy Light at the east end of Main.
The Saint Paddy Day celebrations continue Sunday, March 15th at Howland Cultural Center (477 Main Street) with An Irish Medley In The Irish Tradition, starting at 4 PM. Expect readings, recorded music, live music, and more in celebration of the patron saint and apostle of Ireland. The event is produced, curated, and introduced by Eva Salzman. The event is in-person, but parts of it will be streamed live from Ireland. Get tickets here.
New Exhibition Opens Celebrating Beacon’s Role In The American Revolutionary War
On March 7th, the Beacon Historical Society (BHS) launches a fascinating exhibition celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary and Beacon’s role in the American Revolution. Stop in for an opening reception between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM at BHS’s headquarters (61 Leonard Street) to discover more.
The exhibition—called From Mt. Beacon to the Hudson River: Beacon During the American Revolution—explores the city’s strategic location on the Hudson River and highlights the places, people, and stories that illustrate Beacon’s role in our nation’s founding. The exhibit will run for the rest of 2026.
Why is Beacon, NY Called Beacon?
“Beacon is quite unique in that it takes its very name from the Revolutionary War signal fire that was erected in the Hudson Highlands as one of a series of such warning beacons used to assemble militia, indicate the approach of the enemy, and direct the movement of military forces,” explains Denise Doring VanBuren, BHS president. The beacons—14 feet square at the bottom and rising to a pyramid form roughly 18 or 20 feet high—were erected on both South Beacon and North Beacon mountains as part of a string that stretched from southern New England.
Members of the Melzingah Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution placed a commemorative marker on the northern summit in 1900 to honor the Patriots who’d manned them. In 1913, residents chose the name “Beacon” in a public referendum for their new city.
A March-ful Of Music
There’s plenty of live music throughout March at Industrial Arts Brewing Company (511 Fishkill Avenue). The first show is on Friday, March 6th with local alt rock originals and covers by No More Sun, hard-hitting Pougkeepsie garage rock band, Low Flying Planes, and high-energy, “nutritious” duo, The Veggies. Starts 8:00 PM. $10 cover.
At Dennings Point Distillery (10 North Chestnut Street) you’ll find Dreams of Delphi on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 7:00 PM. This local ensemble was formed in the summer of 2025 and is described as blending “groove-heavy, high-energy vibe and an exploratory sound rooted in improvisation.” Grab one of Dennings Point Distillery’s delicious cocktails at the bar and enjoy.
Ecstatic Dance Beacon’s First Anniversary Celebration
Ecstatic Dance—Beacon’s sober, judgement-free, free-form movement experience—celebrates its first anniversary on Saturday, March 7th at St Andrew & St Luke Church (15 South Avenue), starting at 7:15 PM. Expect an opening ceremony, a warm up, a music journey with Nah Mean?, the musical project of Philadelphia-based DJ, music producer, and sound healing artist, Nicholas Hockley, and a closing sound meditation. Get tickets here.
Broadway In Beacon
Beacon’s monthly musical theater open mic—Broadway in Beacon—returns in March on Saint Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17th, also at St Andrew and St Luke Church. Hosted by Patti Murin (the original Anna in Frozen on Broadway), the doors will open at 5:15 PM for sign ups and singing will begin at 6:00 PM. It’s BYOB. Get tickets here.
Plus, There’s Queeraoke
The Hudson Valley Queer Collective presents Queeraoke at Industrial Arts Brewing Company on Saturday, March 14 from 8:00 PM. All you have to do is show up ready to sing your heart out. All ages welcome and it’s free.
And A Fundraiser
Happy Valley Arcade Bar, 296 Main Street, Beacon, NY.
Join DJs Midna Mayhem, Andrey Netboy, and M Trecka for the No Tears Benefit For New York Immigration Coalition on Saturday, March 7th at Happy Valley Arcade Bar (296 Main Street) at 8:00 PM. Suggested donation at the door.
With at least 15 music venue locations in Beacon, what’s listed here is just the tip of the iceberg. Be sure to check in to our Events Guide daily for new listings and links to tickets if they’re needed. From alt rock to Zydeco, you’ll find it here.
When True Stories Take The Stage
Podcast host and storyteller, Bridget O’Neill, knows a good story when she hears one. She also knows how to tell her own. In addition to appearing in shows like The Moth, Risk, Yum’s The Word, and Beacon’s own The ARTICHOKE Storytelling Series, Bridget is the host of the podcast, Keepin’ It Real in partnership with NPR’s WSHU. She’s interviewed some of the biggest names in storytelling, comedy, and writing. And now she’s bringing another form of Keepin’ It Real to Beacon’s Savage Wonder Arts Center (139 Main Street) with a lineup of four top local talents and one brave audience member drawn at random to share raw and unfiltered tales based on a monthly theme. This month’s topic is “Luck” in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Join Bridget and guests on Thursday, March 12th at 7:00 PM. Get tickets here.
Drew Prochaska’s The ARTICHOKE Storytelling Series returns this month to bring six of the best storytellers in the business to Beacon on Saturday, March 14th at the Howland Cultural Center (477 Main Street). This regularly sold-out show blends first rate storytelling with comedy.
This month’s captivating storytellers include Kate Greathead, a nine-time The Moth Storytelling champion who’s also the author of the novels Laura & Emma and The Book of George. There’s John F. O'Donnell, a NYC-based, national headlining comedian. According to the Comedy Central Insider, "John F. O'Donnell is one of the more explosive comics in New York City. On stage, he's like a tightly capped liter of soda filled with lit fireworks."
Michele Carlo has told stories across the U.S and is also a podcast host, actor, and author of the NYC-set memoir Fish Out Of Agua. Henry Suarez is a storyteller and writer born and raised in Corona, Queens. He’s a two-time The Moth StorySlam champion and has been featured on Story Collider and TALE: NYC’s Finest Storytelling. Stacey Bader Curry has been a winner of The Moth Grand Slam and has recently appeared on PBS's Stories From the Stage. Finally, Neil Intraub has won The Moth Grand Slam, two The Moth Story Slams, and has been featured on PBS’s Stories From the Stage. Get tickets here.
Immersive Theatrical Experiences
Every Saturday in March, there’s an opportunity to experience Savage Circus: Vaudeville of the Absurb at Savage Wonder Arts Center (139 Main Street). Starting Saturday, March 7th, The venue’s Parlor will transform into a working circus environment where the performance is already in motion and unfolds as one continuous live event. Expect sword swallowers, contortionists, jugglers, musicians, and more. Woven into the performance are five 10-minute veteran authored comedies by Celeste Amidon, Jean Ciampi, Daniel Guyton, Christopher Paul Meyer, and Arianna Rose. Included in the ticket price are creatively curated (always delicious) food, drinks, and games. Savage Wonder’s marquee events have sold out straight these past two months, so act quickly to snag a seat to the show. Tickets available here.
New to Industrial Arts Brewing Company on Saturday, March 28th is an immersive theater experience presented by Murder Mystery Manhattan. No Clue is an interactive murder mystery dinner starting at 7 PM. Murder Mystery Manhattan blends parody, physical comedy, and audience interaction for an evening of spicy humor. Expect murder and mayhem in abundance. Get tickets here.
Real Life Screen Stories With Q&As
Borderland: The Line Within is a documentary about the vast multi-billion dollar border industrial complex of surveillance, detention, and deportation. It will be screened Friday March 6th, 6 PM, at St Andrew & St Luke Church (15 South Avenue.) This timely film is presented by Indivisible 845 with its community partners and will be followed by a Q&A with the Director, Pamela Yates. On its release, Alissa Wilkinson of the New York Times wrote, “The issue is bigger than any one person. “Borderland” comes at it from more than one direction and is more effective for it.” There will be local tamales and soft drinks available for purchase, and an opportunity to donate to the food pantry. Get tickets here.
Plus, Sex Work It's Just A Job
Join Shane Killoran of Hit House Creative and Andrea Talarico of Stanza Books at Savage Wonder Arts Center on Sunday, March 29th as they co-moderate a talkback with filmmaker Tami Kashia Gold and former sex worker Molly Simmons after the screening of Gold’s documentary, Sex Work It’s Just A Job.
This new documentary shares the voices of a diverse group of sex workers who discuss the ways they would benefit from decriminalization. A curated collection of books provided by Stanza will be onsite and available for purchase.
There are two screenings: one at 3:00 PM and one at 5:30 PM.
And Don’t Forget The Oscars
Who will steal the show on the Red Carpet? Will One Battle After Another continue its winning streak? Join The Beacon Movie Theater (445 Main Street) for the biggest night in movies with its annual Oscars Watch Party on Sunday, March 15 from 6:00 PM to share the experience with fellow film-lovers and stargazers. Get tickets here or stop by the box office to buy in person.
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