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
- Fireside Sessions @ New Park Retreat (Ithaca) – Acoustic music, charcuterie, wine, and a glowing bonfire create the perfect cozy midweek vibe at this scenic retreat just outside Ithaca. A Wednesday-night wind-down worth repeating.
- Beginnings Summer Concert Series @ Bernie Milton Pavilion (Ithaca) – Free live music and good vibes fill downtown Ithaca every Thursday night in this beloved open-air summer concert series. Bring a chair and enjoy the rhythm of the community.
- Lake & Land Tour to Taughannock Falls @ Discover Cayuga Lake (Ithaca) – Cruise, paddle, or hike to one of the Finger Lakes’ most iconic waterfalls with expert guides and stunning lake views. A refreshing summer adventure every Thursday.
- Sunset Eco-Tour @ Myers Park (On the Canals Program) (Lansing) – Glide through golden hour on this free guided paddle exploring Cayuga Lake’s wildlife and history. Thursday evenings never looked so serene!
- Sunset Boat Cruise @ Discover Cayuga Lake (Ithaca) – Hop aboard for a relaxing narrated sunset cruise through Cayuga Lake’s scenic shores and stories. Perfect for a dreamy Thursday-to-Saturday wind-down.
- Curbstone Festival & Sidewalk Sales @ Downtown Skaneateles (Skaneateles) – Lakeside shopping, local music, and small-town summer magic come together at this charming sidewalk celebration. A highlight of Skaneateles summer.
- Movies on the Homer Green @ Homer Village Green (Homer) – Family-friendly outdoor movies light up Thursday nights with popcorn, Pixar, and laid-back summer fun on the green.
- Night Sky Eco-Cruise @ Discover Cayuga Lake (Ithaca) – Cruise into the cosmos with this guided stargazing journey across Cayuga Lake. Telescopes, stories, and constellations await under the summer sky.
- Wine Country Classic Boat Show @ Keuka Lake (Hammondsport) (Hammondsport) – Timeless boats, lake breezes, and vintage vibes. A picture-perfect summer weekend on the water.
- Buena Vista Sunday Club @ Damiani Wine Cellars (Burdett) – Sunshine, live tunes, and a glass in hand. Sundays hit different with these views and vineyard vibes.
- 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.
- Wednesday Market @ East Hill (Ithaca) – Midweek market magic with local produce, dinner bites, and easy parking every Wednesday through October 29.
- Beginnings Summer Concert Series @ Ithaca Commons (Ithaca) – Free outdoor concerts with live music and local energy light up the Commons every Thursday through September 4.
- Food & Wine Experience @ Fox Run Vineyards (Penn Yan) – Savor seven chef-crafted bites with wine pairings on select Fridays now through October 17 at Fox Run.
- Farmer’s Market Cruise @ Ithaca Farmers Market Dock (Ithaca) – Add a narrated Cayuga Lake cruise to your market stroll for a scenic, story-filled ride every weekend through October 26.
- 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.
- Live Music Saturdays: Sam Nitsch & Cousins Maine Lobster @ Fox Run Vineyards (Penn Yan) – Wine flights, lobster rolls, and live acoustic music make this the perfect vineyard Saturday through September 6.
- Live Music Saturdays @ Danby Market (Ithaca) – Hillbilly soul meets porch-funk vibes in this free summer series running through October 11.
- Ithaca Farmers Market @ Steamboat Landing (Sunday Market) (Ithaca) – Sunday mornings shine with lakeside eats, art, and local goods at this iconic open-air market through October 26.
- Jazz Jam with DeWayne Perry @ The Downstairs (Ithaca) – An open-invite jazz session where Ithaca’s finest improvise live one last time on September 7, so don’t miss it.
- ComedyFLOPs Improv @ AKE Gallery (Cortland) – All You Can Eat Improv brings laughs and chaos to AKE Gallery—monthly mayhem runs through November 27!
- Ithaca Gallery Night @ Downtown Ithaca Commons (Ithaca) – Art, wine, and local vibes come alive on First Fridays through downtown—now through November 7.
- Food & Wine Experience @ Fox Run Vineyards (Penn Yan) – Tour, taste, and sip through seven pairings with a vineyard view—Fox Run’s food & wine series runs through Oct. 17.
- Ithaca Farmers Market @ Steamboat Landing Pavilion (Ithaca) – Local food, hot meals, crafts, and lakeside vibes make this Saturday market a must—now through December 20.
- CFCU Summer Concert Series @ Bernie Milton Pavilion (Ithaca) – Free summer concert series filling downtown with music and good vibes—final show September 4.
- Epic Summer Series @ Emerson Park (Auburn) – Golden-hour views, live music, and lakeside vibes make for an unforgettable summer night, ending Sept. 4.
- Brewhouse Blues Jam @ Hopshire Farm & Brewery (Freeville) – Soulful blues, craft brews, and an open jam that keeps the music flowing, ending Dec. 11.
- Bad Books @ Kitchen Theatre Company (Ithaca) – A daring dark comedy on censorship and parenthood, witty, chaotic, and must-see before Sept. 21.
- Belly Up to the Honey Tasting Bar @ Honeybee Embassy / Bright Raven Farm & Apiary (Jacksonville) – Explore local honeys and honeycomb with tea in a cozy farm setting, sweet monthly escape runs through Jan. 2026.
- Fall Foliage Eco-Cruise @ Discover Cayuga Lake (Ithaca) – Cruise Cayuga Lake in peak autumn color, an eco-adventure of foliage and fall magic, runs through Oct. 26.
- Ithaca Gallery Night @ Downtown Ithaca Commons (Ithaca) – Art spills into the streets as galleries open their doors for a monthly night of creativity, running through Nov. 7.
- Chamber Music at New Park – 9th Season @ New Park Event Venue (Ithaca) – World-class musicians bring chamber music to life in a serene lakeside setting, running through Sept 7.
- Hilliard U.S. Vintage Grand Prix @ Watkins Glen International (Watkins Glen) – Classic cars, roaring engines, and racing nostalgia at The Glen, final day Sunday, September 7.
- Sunday Morning Yoga with Suzanne Jung @ Bet the Farm Winery (Trumansburg) – Flow through sunlit mornings, then toast with sparkling wine — a vineyard yoga series running through Sept. 28.
- Bluegrass Jam @ The Watershed (Ithaca) – Monthly bluegrass jam with picking, fiddles, and circle improv at The Watershed, runs through December 7.
- Blast Off Sunday with Count Blastula @ The 443 Social Club (Syracuse) – Funky Sunday grooves with Count Blastula at The 443 Social Club, runs through November 9.