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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.
- 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 @ 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
- Comedy Open Mic Night @ The Bundy Museum of History & Art (Binghamton) – A lively open mic comedy night inviting performers and audiences for laughs, drinks, and creative expression (through November 20, 2026).
- Pasta Night at the Stonecat Café @ Stonecat Café (Hector) – A cozy evening featuring house-made pasta specials, a full menu, and local wine deals in a relaxed setting (runs through November 5).
- America 250 Exhibit, Celebrate: Parades, Pageants, and Progress @ Geneva History Museum (Geneva) – A historical exhibit exploring Geneva’s civic celebrations, parades, and commemorations across generations through December 23, 2026.
- Saturdays at the Ithaca Farmer’s Market @ Ithaca Farmers Market (Ithaca) – A vibrant lakeside farmers market featuring local food, handmade goods, and Finger Lakes flavors through October 31.
- Open Mic Night @ Danby Food and Drink (Ithaca) – A welcoming community open mic featuring music, poetry, stories, and shared creativity in a relaxed setting. Ends November 11.
- Live Music at La Tourelle Hotel @ La Tourelle Inn & Spa (Ithaca) – A relaxing weekly summer music series featuring local bands, outdoor dining, and family-friendly fun. Ends September 6.
- Doing History: Preserving Rose Hill @ Rose Hill Mansion (Geneva) – Discover the challenges and techniques behind preserving one of the Finger Lakes’ historic treasures. Runs through October 18.
- Puff and Paint @ NRE Space (Ithaca) – A relaxed evening of painting, creativity, and socializing in a fun, artist-friendly atmosphere. Runs through April 18, 2027.
- Summer Concert Series @ Schwartz Plaza (Ithaca) – Enjoy free live music, local food, and a vibrant community atmosphere in Collegetown. Ends August 29.
- Sidewalk Showcase @ Downtown Ithaca Commons (Ithaca) – Enjoy free live music, dance, and community performances from talented local groups in the heart of downtown, through October 16.
- Pride Night @ Danby Food and Drink (Ithaca) – A welcoming monthly gathering offering a relaxed, inclusive space for community, conversation, and connection, through December 1.
- Montour Falls Farmers Market @ Montour Falls Farmers Market (Montour Falls) – Shop fresh local produce, handmade goods, and artisan products while enjoying a welcoming community market, through October 9.
- Sunset Boat Cruise on Cayuga Lake @ Allan H. Treman State Marine Park (Ithaca) – Sail across Cayuga Lake on a narrated sunset cruise featuring scenic views and fascinating local history, through October 31.
- The Song & Dance Season Pass – Summer/Fall @ The Song & Dance (Syracuse) – Enjoy unlimited access to live concerts and events all season long with one convenient pass, through December 31.
- Saturday Botanic Gardens Highlights Tour @ Cornell Botanic Gardens (Ithaca) – A relaxing guided stroll exploring diverse cultivated plant collections and seasonal changes throughout the gardens, through October 10.
- Freeville Farmers Market @ Freeville Elementary School (Freeville) – A friendly weekly market connecting shoppers with fresh local food, farmers, artisans, and sustainable community values, through October 25.
- Miss ⊹₊♚₊⊹ (Exhibition Reception) @ Art in the Atrium (Syracuse) – An interdisciplinary exhibition exploring feminine identity, pageantry, memory, and self-expression through photography, poetry, projection, and archival materials (through August 3, 2027).
- TRACES: Masha Ryskin + Jennie Wilde @ Corners Gallery (Ithaca) – An evocative exhibition pairing organic textures with delicate washes of color and line to explore memory and familiarity (through October 31).