The Spark of Hudson
At The Spark of Hudson, we're working to build a sustainable model that we hope can be replicated in other communities around the world. The Spark Building, our three-story venue in the heart of Hudson, hosts corporate retreats and private celebrations, in addition to hosting our community workshops and programs. Paid private event revenue directly supports building operations and staff which support our free and accessible community programs and workshops.
Hudson, NY 12534 Directions
Upcoming Event / Oct 30
Día de Los Muertos: Pupusa Making Workshop — The Spark of Hudson
Join us at The Spark for a special hands-on workshop in honor of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)! Casa Latina Hudson will guide us in the art o...
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Upcoming Event / Oct 27
Julius Eastman: Beyond Categories - A Listening Session and Discussion — The Spark of Hudson
This hour-long session (held on Eastman’s birthday) is a chance to experience Eastman's music and voice together. Drawing on archival research for con...
The Spark of Hudson
Upcoming Event / Oct 21
Designing for People: An Introduction to User Experience — The Spark of Hudson
Ever wondered why some apps and websites feel effortless while others leave you frustrated? That difference is UX—user experience—and it's the craft o...
The Spark of Hudson
Upcoming Event / Oct 17
Saturday Morning Menopause: An Educational Session with Dr. Fahimeh Sasan — The Spark of Hudson
Join us at The Spark as we welcome Dr. Fahimeh Sasan — Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Founding Physician of Kindbody — for a conver...
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Upcoming Event / Oct 16
Friday Evening Fertility: An Educational Session with Dr. Fahimeh Sasan — The Spark of Hudson
We're excited to welcome Dr. Fahimeh Sasan — Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Founding Physician of Kindbody — for an evening focused...
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Upcoming Event / Oct 7
Pickling and Fermenting Workshop with The Sylvia Center — The Spark of Hudson
Take a deep dive into vegetable preservation! In this 90 minute workshop, participants will learn how to make their own flavorful pickles using season...
The Spark of Hudson
Upcoming Event / Oct 7
Couples Workshop with Julia Shield — The Spark of Hudson
This workshop is for couples with kids under 5 who want real tools for talking through the hard stuff: how to divide labor without a fight, how to ask...
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Upcoming Event / Oct 3
Lunch & Learn: A Conversation on Jazz, Collaboration and Home — The Spark of Hudson
Join media personality, writer, Hudson Jazz Festival Host, and artist advocate Keanna Faircloth for an intimate Lunch & Learn conversation with 20...
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Upcoming Event / Oct 2
The Late Set: 2026 Hudson Jazz Festival — The Spark of Hudson
The main stage closes. The late set opens. Head to The Spark of Hudson for The Late Set—the official afterparty of Hudson Jazz Festival’s opening nig...
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Upcoming Event / Sep 26
Clowning Club — The Spark of Hudson
This monthly club offers performers a chance to explore the art of clowning. It's an opportunity to embrace the absurd, celebrate failure, and discove...
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Upcoming Event / Sep 23
Energize U: Free Energy Education Workshop with NY Power Authority — The Spark of Hudson
Join the New York Power Authority at the Spark of Hudson for a free, hands-on energy education session. Learn practical, low-cost ways to cut your ene...
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Upcoming Event / Sep 15
Wandering Prevention with Autism Society Greater Hudson Region — The Spark of Hudson
Join us The Spark of Hudson for the Autism Society Greater Hudson Region's impactful Wandering Prevention Presentation. This vital event will equip fa...
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Upcoming Event / Sep 14
Superintelligent AI and Loss of Control with AI Safety Awareness Project — The Spark of Hudson
This workshop is a guided, interactive introduction to the idea of superintelligence and the problem of loss of control—what happens if we create syst...
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Upcoming Event / Sep 9
Emotional Precision Workshop — The Spark of Hudson
In this masterclass, you'll learn to stop being controlled by your emotions and instead develop the awareness to understand, regulate, and use them as...
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Upcoming Event / Sep 3
Intro to Meditation — The Spark of Hudson
Whether you're brand new to meditation or building a steadier practice, this welcoming course covers everything you need to begin. Guided step by step...
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Past Event / Aug 27
Death Salon — The Spark of Hudson
A Death Salon is an open, informal gathering to talk honestly about death and dying. The purpose is to increase awareness of death — with a view to h...
The Spark of Hudson
Past Event / Aug 25
Song Share Listening Party with Xondra — The Spark of Hudson
Calling all local musicians! Join us for a casual listening session where musicians/artists can come together to share works in progress, finished tra...
The Spark of Hudson
Past Event / Jul 22
Beyond "Fine": Staying In Conversation With Teens — The Spark of Hudson
Facilitated by Michele Widd of GoalSpark Coaching.
Most conversations with teens don't fall apart because someone said the wrong thing. They fall a...
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Past Event / Jul 18
Intro To Cyanotype with Chris Losee — The Spark of Hudson
In this two-hour hands-on workshop, we’ll start by briefly covering the history of cyanotypes, the chemistry involved in making prints, and some of th...
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Past Event / Jul 10
Dante al Dente: A Poetry and Pasta Making Workshop — The Spark of Hudson
Join us at The Spark, on a hot, muggy and sticky July night for refreshing Pelligrino and Sicilian Vino Bianco as we make hand-made pasta from scratch...
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