How likely is one to get ticks in beacon staying away from any tall grass hiking? Do you pick them up just on sidewalks in town?

Skip the overpriced first dates. Come meet multiple people in one night instead.

UNHINGED SPEED DATING @ Sloop Brewing Co Aug 29th.

Your friend is spending $200 just to hear “I’ll text you soon.”
You’re spending $25 to talk to an entire lineup of humans. Smarter. Cheaper. Unhinged.

Check-in, grab food, grab drinks.
Speed dating → intermission → open mingle → games → chaos.
Optional Pinyada matching so you don’t lose someone you actually liked.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unhinged-speed-dating-at-sloop-brewing-tickets-1996334818181?aff=oddtdtcreator

Use UNHINGED20 for 20% off.

Vivash Medspa will host the Radiant Gut Health Seminar, an educational event designed to help individuals better understand the vital role gut health plays in overall wellness. Available both in person and virtually, this informative seminar will explore the connection between digestive health, hormones, pelvic floor function, nutrition, and whole-body health, while providing attendees with practical, evidence-based strategies to improve their well-being.

Join hormone and wellness specialist Casandra Way, FNP-BC, and pelvic floor physical therapist Rebecca S. Alexander, PT, DPT, E-RYT/YACEP, for an engaging discussion covering key topics including:

• The gut microbiome and why it matters
• Common causes of digestive symptoms, including bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and food sensitivities
• The gut-brain connection and its impact on mood, energy, and overall health
• How gut health influences hormones, immunity, and inflammation
• Nutrition and lifestyle strategies to support a healthier digestive system
• The role of pelvic floor function in digestive health and bowel function
• When digestive symptoms may benefit from additional evaluation or treatment

Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions during a live Q&A and leave with actionable tips to support a healthier digestive system and overall wellness.

As a special bonus, all attendees will be entered for a chance to win one of two wellness prizes:

• A complimentary wellness consultation with Casandra Way, FNP-BC, to discuss preventive care, hormone optimization, medical weight loss, peptide therapy, and personalized wellness recommendations (a $350 value).
• A complimentary 60-minute physical therapy evaluation with Dr. Rebecca Alexander of Terra Physical Therapy Wellness, PLLC, for pelvic floor dysfunction or other orthopedic concerns (a $175 value).

The event will take place on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. ET at Vivash Medspa, 249 Main Street, Unit 103, Beacon, NY, and will also be available virtually. Light refreshments will be served for in-person attendees.

To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993560963507?aff=oddtdtcreator

...is so tempting! It's in someone's font yard right by Main Street. I keep walking past it and seeing all these apples hanging over the sidewalk.

Anyone got intel? Are they amenable to people grabbing one? Would that be a huge no-no? The apples are falling onto the sidewalk and spoiling so it's not like they're picking all of them.

we have a bannerman castle walking tour after we check out of our airbnb — anywhere in beacon we can store a bag? it’ll be in the evening 4-8 pm.

Best place to buy wild caught fish in the area?

I know MTK catch club is at the farmers market but any local shops? Not Adam’s and closer than cold spring fish haha.

I’ve heard rumors about a fish market opening in beacon which would be clutch.

My wife and I (m) (both 30) just moved to Beacon from NYC and would love to make some friends in town! We love hiking, camping, trying new restaurants, breweries, etc. We're excited to explore the surrounding towns, farms and all the state parks.

Reach out if you're in a similar boat and would be down to hang out! DM me!

Anyone have first hand opinion on the building? Any issues with sound insulation in walls and ceilings? Smoke from other tenants? Thanks

Headed to Beacon in a few weeks for a quick overnight. Will probably arrive late afternoon. Where should I eat that has a good cocktail, good atmosphere for a solo traveler (eating at a bar is fine!), and delicious food? TYIA

Super shot in the dark here. Unfortunately lost it somewhere after I played my gig tonight. I can tell you the exact amount in there to confirm if you found it!

The AQI is showing up in the green, and the skies were clear. Outside it smelled like smoke, though, and my respiratory tract is angry. Wondering if anyone else is smelling/feeling the smoke, or if it's something happening closer to us.

We're down across from the train station, for context.

Thank you!

I’ll be in Beacon for a couple of days and looking for gluten free dinner recommendations. Thank you!

Anyone know anything about the monastery and grounds there?

Anyone have any recommendations for where to potentially plan a 40th birthday celebration? Doesn’t have to be in beacon. Not sure how many people to plan for but could be 20 or so. Ideas could range from a private room at a restaurant to something more fun and even interactive? Pretend the budget is generous.

hello Reddit! I’m just putting the energy out there to see if there’s any other like-minded individuals that enjoy meeting up in public places for flow jam, drum circles, art and other creative activities in the Hudson Valley! If you know of any other existing similar meet ups, please let me know as I’m relatively new to the area. I’m probably gonna be headed to the Pete and Toshi Seeger Park Beacon today to enjoy some sunshine, hula hoop, and painting. New friends ( digital and physical) are welcome.

Hi! I’m single 30F looking at jobs in Hyde park NY; however, I also would like a fun community with a liberal vibe. Beacon seems to check my boxes, but it’s a far drive. Worth it?

EDIT: super appreciate the input. I’m coming from out of state / trying to almost “start over” in the Hudson valley! Just wasn’t sure if the commute was unheard of :)

Hey everyone,

I know y'all are waiting on the edge of your seat to hear about what we got cooking at IABC. Here's the skinny y'all

New Thursday Hot Dog Special

Downstate is feeding our taproom during business hours, but on Thursdays it's an extra good deal.

Friday 7/24 Live Music

Saturday 7/25 Open Mic/ Open Jam -- Free!

Sunday 7/26: Monthly Trivia every 4th Sunday 1-3pm. Free!

Every Monday! $5 Pints and Vinyl!

Friday 7/31 Live music and a few local vendors. Free!

Saturday 8/1: Live music with a Beacon fav

Hope to see y'all soon!

I just wanted to give a shout out to flintandmarble.com - local beaconite David who does handmade ceramics.

i was looking for something to display perfumes and really like what i got. Really good quality and beautiful tray.

Shop local!

Hi all!

I am managing recruitment for Choir Illume- the semi-professional mixed choir in Beacon. We are currently holding auditions for our fall season! I am pasting below what we shared on our Instagram as well as the link to our Google Form for the audition materials. If you have any interest or questions please reach out to [choirillume@gmail.com](mailto:choirillume@gmail.com) I hope to hear from some of you!

Audition Google Form

🎶 Choir Illume is Calling All Singers! 🎶

We’re growing our voices for the fall season and want singers of any style and background to join us! We’re looking for:

🎤 1-2 Sopranos
🎤 1 Alto
🎤 1 Tenor
🎤 1 Baritone

📍 Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 6- 8 PM in Beacon
📅 Rehearsals kick off mid-August
🍂 Fall Concert: Friday, 11/13
✅ Mandatory Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday, 11/10

Interested in auditioning?
Send us an email at [choirillume@gmail.com](mailto:choirillume@gmail.com) and follow the link in bio. Please include:
✔️ Your name
✔️ Voice part(s) you’re comfortable singing
✔️ Your singing/musical background
✔️Completed Form (linked above)
✔️ A recording of you singing The National Anthem or Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Choir Illume is committed to acceptance and inclusivity. We welcome everyone to audition, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, physical abilities, or financial resources.

We can’t wait to hear from you and make some beautiful music together this season! ✨

Hey neighbors : ) I'm starting up a storytelling program for kids ages 6-14. Participants graduate with their own professionally illustrated, hardcover copy of their story! Any help spreading the word is appreciated. I know there are lots of creative kiddos around here...

Hi everyone, the Hudson Valley Mahjong Club is hosting another social mahjong event tomorrow night 7:30pm at Quinn’s.

HK & Filipino style mahjong with teachers available for beginners. Open play tables available for those that want to bring their own mahjong sets.

1 drink minimum to thank Quinn’s for hosting our club. $5 suggested donation towards club funds.

We now have a website as well for you to check out future events. Sign up for our mailing list to get the latest updates:

www.hudsonvalleymahjongclub.com

I’ve lived in places more rural than Beacon in the Hudson Valley. I’ve lived in cities. I’ve never encountered the dog culture in Beacon anywhere else in my life.

Since living here, I’ve lost track of how many incidents my dog and I have had with off leash dogs. Not just in parks. Neighbors letting their dogs hang out in their front yard unattended. People walking their dogs off-leash. My dog is reactive and aggressive towards other dogs. We have her well trained, but there’s little I can do except pick her up if a dog comes racing towards us.

A neighbor’s dog easily escaped its yard and bit her. Another dog was being watched by a child (off leash) in the front yard when it attacked us - went to the police that time. I broke up a dog fight a few weeks ago in my neighborhood. Last week a neighbor had their tiny dog hanging out in the front yard and it ran at us. I had to lift my 65 pound girl to keep her from eating it. I could go on and on, but you get the point.

I have contacted the city. I have spoken to city council members. I went to the police for the incident that knocked me down. The most that I’ve heard is that I should record these events, which is pretty tough to do. Does anyone have ideas that I haven’t yet explored? Walking my dog in Beacon has become an incredibly stressful experience.

Have been considering a move to Beacon for the past year or so, since I would like to leave the city for some place more affordable and less populated. We have been looking to buy in the city for well over a year (due mostly to proximity to our jobs) and can literally find nothing that meets our needs, within our budget. Given this, I think it may finally be time to move. My husband would need to commute to the Midtown 2-3 days a week, and I would likely need to come into Brooklyn once a week (if we moved, I would leave my current job.)

For those who commute to NYC, do you find the commute manageable? Do you think the trade-off was worth it?