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.
- 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).
- Saturday Market @ Steamboat Landing (Ithaca) – A vibrant outdoor farmers market featuring local food, handmade goods, fresh produce, and community gathering through August 15, 2026.
- 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.
- Live Music at Eldridge Park (Elmira) – A family-friendly outdoor concert series featuring live music, community gatherings, and relaxed summer evenings through September 7.
- Sunset Music Series at Six Mile Creek Vineyard @ Six Mile Creek Vineyards (Ithaca) – A scenic weekly live music series pairing local bands, wine, and vineyard views through October 1.
- Family Fun Roller Skating @ Cass Park Rink and Aquatics Center (Ithaca) – A lively family roller skating night with music, rentals, and all-ages fun at Cass Park through September 18.
- 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.
- Wisner Farmers Market @ Wisner Park (Elmira) – Browse fresh produce, local crafts, food trucks, and live music at Elmira’s vibrant weekly downtown market, through October 1.
- Downtown History Walking Tour During the Week @ Armory Square (Syracuse) – Discover Syracuse’s rich history and iconic landmarks on a guided downtown walking tour through historic neighborhoods, through August 24.
- 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.
- First Friday in Geneva @ Downtown Geneva (Geneva) – A lively downtown celebration featuring art, live music, local specials, and community fun, through September 4.
- Golden Hour Yoga with Lara Green @ Jenny Creek Flowers (Trumansburg) – Unwind with an evening yoga session surrounded by blooming flowers, then explore the fields or pick your own bouquet, through August 27.
- Lake & Land Tour to Taughannock Falls @ Allan H. Treman State Marine Park (Ithaca) – Cruise Cayuga Lake, explore Taughannock Falls, and enjoy hiking, paddling, or lakeside relaxation, through August 27.
- 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.
- Night Sky Cruise @ Allan H. Treman State Marine Park (Ithaca) – Cruise Cayuga Lake beneath the stars while discovering the wonders of the night sky and local aquatic ecology, through September 25.
- 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.
- 2026 Mill Park Music Series @ Mill Park (Newfield) – A relaxed community concert series bringing live local music to Newfield, running through August 19.
- Night Sky Eco-Cruise @ Allan H. Treman Marina (Ithaca) – A starlit Cayuga Lake cruise exploring celestial landmarks, zodiac signs, and traditional navigation, through September 25, 2026.
- 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.
- Journey of Water @ Various Locations (Ithaca) – Hands-on family science programs explore local waterways, water systems, and environmental stewardship, through September 1, 2026.
- 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.
- Beginnings Summer Concert Series @ Bernie Milton Pavilion (Ithaca) – Free downtown concerts featuring local and national artists across jazz, blues, reggae, folk, rock, and more, through September 3.
- Seeing Ithaca Through the Eyes of Artists @ State of the Art Gallery (Ithaca) – Discover Ithaca through local artists’ perspectives in a citywide exhibition celebrating creativity and community through August 30.
- Live Music Fridays (No Cover) @ The Oasis (Hector) – Friday nights bring live bands, wine, cider, snacks, and food trucks to The Oasis through September 25.
- Under Cover by Guest Artist Peter Valenti @ Cazenovia Artisans (Cazenovia) – An elegant exhibition of functional and sculptural ceramic vessels inspired by nature and tradition, through August 30.
- “Layered Processes” Exhibition @ Main Street Arts (Clifton Springs) – A diverse exhibition showcasing layered techniques in painting, photography, mixed media, and sculpture, through August 29.
- Social Drop-In Program – Early Afternoon @ Mental Health Association in Tompkins County (Ithaca) – A welcoming, stigma-free community space offering connection, activities, resources, and support for adults, through September 16.
- Music in the Glen Tuesday and Saturday Concerts @ Glendale Park (Endicott) – A welcoming outdoor concert series featuring diverse acts, shaded seating, and pristine sound through September 29, 2026.
- Textural Explorations by Carol Boyer @ Petit Branch Library (Syracuse) – A fiber art exhibition blending stitches, fabrics, and found materials into playful small-scale works rich with texture (through August 25, 2026).
- Ink Shop Member Show 2026 @ The Ink Shop (Ithaca) – An annual members’ exhibition showcasing fresh artwork in The Ink Shop’s new Fred Madden Studio Gallery through August 29.
- Finger Lakes Wine Train @ Finger Lakes Rail Experience (Waterloo) – A scenic rail journey through the Finger Lakes offering a leisurely wine-focused experience from Waterloo (through September 12, 2026).
- 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).