Community

Kingston is a close-knit community of active residents who create community gardens, raise money for those in need, and work toward preservation of open space, among many other endeavors. Our churches and synagogues have active, involved members too. There are business groups, politics groups and civic groups all working to improve the life of our residents and create a viable, solid community. Below are a list of many of these organizations, and we would encourage you to check them out.

KingstonHappenings.org – A chili cook-off, jazz festival, and city-wide yard sale. Top musical performers every Sunday night at Keegan Ales. The list goes on…there’s so much happening in the city of Kingston, it’s sometimes hard to keep track -  Kingston Happenings is a comprehensive listing of city events, from music performances to gallery openings to walking tours to kids’ drumming lessons and more.

KingstonCitizens.org is a community group that engages residents in public issues and policy discussions.

Friends of Historic Kingston is charged with the preservation of the city’s vast inventory of historic buildings and homes.

The Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center is located in Kingston and hosts many programs throughout the year.

Kingston Together is a student project that envisions a new vision of midtown. Check out the video!

Sustainable Hudson Valley works toward creating sustainable living throughout the region.

The Kingston Land Trust protects open space in and around Kingston while promoting community gardens.

The Center for Creative Education offers programs for kids, engaging them in music, art and more.

The Arts Society of Kingston is a non-profit that promotes art in Kingston.

The Hudson Valley Center for Innovation is a technology incubator.

The Hudson River Maritime Museum spotlights the region’s nautical heritage.

Tours to the Kingston Lighthouse begin in the summer months.

The Trolley Museum of New York has vintage trolley and subway cars.

The Ulster County Performing Arts Center is a premier performance space.

The Coach House Players is a theater venue located in a historic district.

The AOH works on several community projects such as the St. Patrick’s Day parade as well as a feed the hungry program.

The Hudson Valley Knights of Columbus has several chapters throughout the region.

The League of Women Voters encourages people to vote, while promoting active citizenship.

RUPCO is a community development non-profit based in Kingston.

The Forsyth Nature Center is a zoo and offers environmental education.

Kingston City Schools serves the public education needs of a diverse population.

Kingston Cares is a joint effort between several organizations that promotes positive youth and family development.

Family of Woodstock helps those in need.

The Kingston Public Library was founded in 1899.

The Kingston Farmers’ Market is open during the warmer months, and offers food fresh from the farm.

The City of Kingston website has information about upcoming events as well as city services.

The Old Dutch Church was organized in 1659 and still holds services today.

KUBA is the Kingston Uptown Business Association.

KMBA is the Kingston Midtown Business Association.

The Rondout Business Association has members who are located on the Kingston Waterfront area.

Here is a list of area places of worship.

Interested in volunteering? Check out UlsterCorps.