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.
• Wednesday Market @ East Hill (Ithaca) – Midweek market magic with local produce, dinner bites, and easy parking every Wednesday through October 29.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Brewhouse Blues Jam @ Hopshire Farm & Brewery (Freeville) – Soulful blues, craft brews, and an open jam that keeps the music flowing, ending Dec. 11.
• 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.
• 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.
• Moore Family Farm Fall Festival (Groton) – Get lost in the corn maze, savor cider donuts, and celebrate fall fun on the farm, festival ends Nov. 1.
• 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.
• Fall Foliage Eco-Cruise @ Discover Cayuga Lake (Ithaca) – Cruise Cayuga Lake in peak fall color on an eco-adventure — runs through Oct 26, 2025.
• Trivia Night @ Ithaca Bakery (Meadow Street) (Ithaca) – Trivia, happy hour, and bakery bites every Thursday night — runs through Dec 18, 2025.
• “i solemnly swear” by Paul Pearce @ Schweinfurth Art Center (Auburn) – Experience a moving art exploration of war and memory—last day Oct 11.
• Making Connections – One Step at a Time @ State of the Art Gallery (Ithaca) – Sip, mingle, and spark conversation at an art opening that celebrates local stories and fresh perspectives — on view through Nov 2, 2025.
• Busking for Justice @ Café Dewitt (Ithaca) – Music with heart fuels justice at this monthly fundraiser in Dewitt Mall — runs through Dec 5, 2025.
• Ithaca Gallery Night @ Downtown Ithaca Commons (Ithaca) – The Commons comes alive with art, music, and community spirit — runs through Nov 7, 2025.
• Halloween Hallows @ The Discovery Center (Binghamton) – Family-friendly haunted house, potions, and pumpkin coach rides at Halloween Hallows — through Nov 02.
• Haunted History Mansion Tours @ Roberson Museum and Science Center (Binghamton) – Ghost stories and Gilded Age grandeur collide on eerie tours of Roberson Mansion — through Oct 24.
• A Victorian Halloween @ Phelps Mansion Museum (Binghamton) – Ghostly tales and Victorian traditions fill the halls of Phelps Mansion — through Oct 25.
• Coldbrook Curse @ Bradley Farms (Elmira) – The fear returns with haunted villages and undead thrills at Coldbrook Curse — through Oct 31.
• Crafted Underground @ The McCarthy Mercantile (Syracuse) – Handmade goods, cozy vibes, and local makers pop up downtown — recurring weekends through Dec 21.
• Halloween Fest @ Lincoln Hill Farms (Canandaigua) – Haunted hayrides, zombie hunts, music, and farm fun fill October weekends — runs through Oct 31.
• Trumansburg Farmers’ Market @ Village Park (Trumansburg) – Fresh food, live music, and small-town charm — a perfect Wednesday night at the Trumansburg Farmers’ Market, goes until Oct 29.
• Wednesday Market @ East Hill (Ithaca) – A cozy midweek market for fresh finds and local flavor — runs Wednesdays through Oct 29.
• Trivia Night @ Ithaca Bakery (Meadow Street) (Ithaca) – Good food, good fun, and local trivia vibes — Thursday nights run through Dec 18.
• 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.
• Halloween Fest @ Lincoln Hill Farm (Canandaigua) – Haunted hayrides, live music, and fall fun light up Halloween Fest at Lincoln Hill Farms — runs thru Oct 31.
• Haunted History Roberson Mansion Tours @ Roberson Museum & Science Center (Binghamton) – Step into the mansion where history lingers and whispers still echo — tours run through Oct 24.
• Coldbrook Curse @ Bradley Farms (Elmira) – Enter if you dare — 35 years of screams await at Elmira’s legendary Coldbrook Curse (through Oct 25).
• Frankenstein @ Chenango River Theatre (Greene) – A chilling reimagining of Frankenstein storms the stage — catch it before it fades into darkness Oct 26.
• Running to Places Theatre Co. presents Annie Jr. @ Hangar Theatre (Ithaca) – A feel-good family musical bursting with heart, hope, and hometown talent — goes until Oct 19.
• Mountain Ave & Nelsonville Cemetery Tour @ Mountain Avenue Cemetery Gate (Cold Spring) – Uncover local history and hidden symbolism on a guided cemetery tour through Philipstown’s past — last date: October 24.
• King James by Rajiv Joseph @ Kitchen Theatre Company (Ithaca) – Witty, heartfelt play about fandom and friendship at Kitchen Theatre — running through Nov 2.
• Yappy Hour @ The Strand Café (Canopy by Hilton Downtown) (Ithaca) – Sip, snack, and support the SPCA at Ithaca’s final dog-friendly Yappy Hour of the season — Oct 22.
• 28th Annual Wayne County Apple Tasting Tour @ Wayne County Orchards (Wayne County) – Savor fall on the 28th Annual Apple Tasting Tour—U-pick orchards, cider, and scenic autumn drives through Oct 31.
• Dracula (Ballet) @ Inspiration Hall (Syracuse) – A hauntingly elegant ballet retelling of Dracula brings gothic beauty and suspense to Syracuse, until October 26.
• Haunted History in Downtown Ithaca @ The History Center (Ithaca) – Uncover Ithaca’s haunted past on a chilling downtown walking tour of true ghostly tales—through Oct 30.
• Jazz in the Burbs @ Green Gate Inn (Camillus) – Smooth jazz, cozy vibes, and great company at Green Gate Inn’s Thursday night series — runs through Nov 20.
• Tales of Terror: Horror Writing Workshop @ Tompkins County Public Library (Ithaca) – Learn to craft spine-chilling stories in this hands-on horror writing workshop—runs through Oct 30.
• Frankenstein @ Chenango River Theatre (Greene) – Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein comes alive in a haunting stage adaptation at Chenango River Theatre, Oct 23–26.
• October Storytimes @ Dryden Southworth Library (Dryden) – Stories, crafts, and free books make Fridays magical for little readers—runs through Oct 31.
• Digital Dome Show: Spooky Space @ Corning Community College (Corning) – Explore black holes, zombie stars, and ghostly nebulae in this Halloween dome adventure — Oct 31 final show.
• Halloween Fest @ Lincoln Hill Farms (Canandaigua) – Haunted hayrides, live music, and fall fun light up Lincoln Hill Farms’ Halloween Fest — through Oct 31.
• The Rocky Horror Show @ Downtown Cortland Theatre (Cortland) – Do the Time Warp at Downtown Cortland Theatre’s wild, interactive Rocky Horror Show — through Nov 1.
• Halloween at the Scareousel @ George W. Johnson Park Carousel (Endicott) – Ride the Scareousel and enjoy spooky fun, trunk-or-treating, and community vibes in Endicott — through Oct. 31.