Recurring Events

Looking for recurring events across the Finger Lakes? You’re in the right place – scroll down and find your favorite!

Trivia

• Trivia Night @ Liquid State (Ithaca) – Wednesdays at 7pm, groups of 2 or more – grab some Silo Food Truck chicken while you’re there.
• Trivia Night @ Ithaca Beer Co (Ithaca) – Trivia every Wednesday at 7pm at Ithaca Beer Co.—enjoy fresh brews, great food, and fun with host DJen.
• Trivia Night @ Hopshire (Ithaca) – Wednesday is Trivia Night at Hopshire with Dave Ashton at 6:30pm—fun questions, craft beer, and a lively crowd every week. All are welcome, from trivia buffs to first-timers!
• Trivia @ Mustang Pub (Penn Yan) – Wednesday trivia in Penn Yan – get some grub, drinks, and test your wits.
• Trivia @ Lucky Hare Owego (Owego) – Wednesday trivia time in Owego with tasty beers and more.
• QuizBowl Wednesdays (Trumansburg) – Think you’re clever? Prove it at the Atlas Bowl trivia night—every Wednesday at 7pm. Table reservations recommended.
• Trivia @ ONCO Fermentation (Tully) – Trivia in Tully at ONCO starting at 7:00pm. First come, first serve, no reservations.
• Trivia @ El Rancho (Watkins Glen) – Trivia in the Glen at El Rancho on Tuesdays starting at 7pm.
• Trivia @ Lake Life Brewery (Penn Yan) – Trivia in Penn Yan at Lake Life Brewery on Mondays at 6pm.
• Trivia @ Mustang Pub (Penn Yan) – Trivia at the Mustang Pub in Penn Yan, Wednesdays at 7pm.
• Trivia @ Keg & Barrel (Dundee) – Trivia night at Keg & Barrel. Thursdays at 6pm.
• Trivia @ War Horse Brewing Co (Geneva) – Trivia evening at War Horse. Wednesdays at 5pm.

Kid Friendly Events

• Farm Tour (Ithaca) – Get a personal tour of Laughing Goat Fiber Farm—meet 80+ goats and alpacas, learn about fiber arts, and explore the 50-acre farm. Tours daily by appointment
• Animal Feeding (Ithaca) – Join an Animal Keeper at the Sciencenter every Wednesday at 4pm to see snakes, lizards, frogs, and fish chowing down on their favorite grub.
• Cornell Lab of Ornithology Family Story Time (Ithaca) – Family Story Time at Adelson Library—enjoy bird-themed books, songs, crafts, and movement! Perfect for preschoolers, fun for all ages. Weekly on Fridays at 11am.

Limited Duration

• Jazz Night: Firefly Trio, Big Band, & The People’s Jam @ Deep Dive (Ithaca) – Live jazz flows into an open jam session with Firefly Trio, Big Band, and community vibes through December 10.
• Ithaca Farmers Market @ Steamboat Landing Pavilion (Ithaca) – Local food, crafts, and lakeside vibes fill the pavilion every Saturday at Ithaca’s iconic market through December 20.
• ComedyFLOPs Improv @ AKE Gallery (Cortland) – All You Can Eat Improv brings laughs and chaos to AKE Gallery—monthly mayhem runs through November 27!
• Bluegrass Jam @ The Watershed (Ithaca) – Monthly bluegrass jam with picking, fiddles, and circle improv at The Watershed, runs through December 7.
• Belly Up to the Honey Tasting Bar @ Honeybee Embassy / Bright Raven Farm & Apiary (Jacksonville) – Taste your way through local honeys and tea at the Honeybee Embassy — runs through Jan 1, 2026.
• Ithaca Community Wine Course: Demystifying French Wine @ La Tourelle Hotel & Spa (Ithaca) – Taste and learn French wines from Burgundy to Champagne — limited series runs through Dec 4, 2025.
• Trivia Night @ Ithaca Bakery (Meadow Street) (Ithaca) – Trivia, happy hour, and bakery bites every Thursday night — runs through Dec 18, 2025.
• Busking for Justice @ Café Dewitt (Ithaca) – Music with heart fuels justice at this monthly fundraiser in Dewitt Mall — runs through Dec 5, 2025.
• Crafted Underground @ The McCarthy Mercantile (Syracuse) – Handmade goods, cozy vibes, and local makers pop up downtown — recurring weekends through Dec 21.
• Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Family Concert Series @ Tompkins County Public Library (Ithaca) – A joyful fusion of story and symphony for the whole family — runs through Mar 5, 2026.
• Generative Spiral Workshop Series @ Buffalo Street Books (Ithaca) – Unwind creative blocks and write freely in Buffalo Street Books’ Generative Spiral Workshop. (Last date Dec 7, 2025)
• Granger Homestead Festival of Trees @ Granger Homestead & Carriage Museum (Canandaigua) – A magical holiday walkthrough of 100+ decorated trees and festive displays inside the historic Granger Homestead — ends Dec 6.
• Glass Holiday Feast @ Corning Museum of Glass (Corning) – A festive glass-sculpted holiday feast celebrating craftsmanship and seasonal warmth — ends Jan 5.
• Third Thursday Open Studios @ Artist Alley (Ithaca) – A relaxed monthly night exploring local artists’ studios and creative energy — recurring through December 18.
• Reclaiming Our Collective Inheritance: A Palestinian Diaspora Collection @ ArtRage Gallery (Syracuse) – A powerful exhibition preserving Palestinian thobe heritage, memory, and resilience, on view through January 17.
• Holiday Shopping Spree @ Cayuga Lake Wine Trail (Cayuga Lake) – A festive weekend of sipping, shopping, and holiday treats along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail — also runs through Dec 5–7.
• Local Fiber 2025 Holiday Pop-Up Shop @ 115 S. Cayuga Street (Ithaca) – A cozy holiday pop-up full of local fiber art, handmade gifts, and warm seasonal vibes, ending Dec 28.
• Shop & Sip @ Moosewood Restaurant (Ithaca) – Holiday shopping, warm drinks, and free gift wrapping at Moosewood’s festive midweek pop-up, ending Dec 24.
• Downtown Ithaca Holiday Window Display Competition @ Downtown Ithaca (Ithaca) – A festive downtown stroll featuring dozens of creative holiday window displays you can explore and vote on — ends Dec 14.
• CAP-a-Palooza Vintage Art Sale Extraordinaire! @ CAP ArtSpace (Ithaca) – A beloved vintage art sale packed with 700+ pieces, community charm, and great finds, ending Dec 13.
• Contemporary Mapping: One Foot Forward @ Corners Gallery (Ithaca) – A rich, diverse group exhibition showcasing contemporary works from 30+ artists at Corners Gallery — ends Dec 25.
• Pictures with Santa in His Crystal House @ Corning’s Gaffer District (Corning) – Free photos with Santa in his festive Crystal House—bring your camera and capture holiday magic — ends Dec 23.
• Theater Skills Lab @ Argos Warehouse (Ithaca) – A December theater workshop series inviting adults to explore creativity across movement, writing, and performance — ends Dec 21.
• Bluegrass Jam @ The Downstairs (Ithaca) – A relaxed monthly bluegrass jam where musicians gather to play, improvise, and pick together — ends Dec 7.
• CAP-a-Palooza Vintage Art Sale Extraordinaire! @ CAP ArtSpace (Ithaca) – A weeklong vintage art sale featuring 700+ donated works, low prices, and community vibes — ends Dec 13.