Still need a summer camp? Canandaigua sessions continue through August
The summer calendar may already be filling up, but Finger Lakes families still have options for keeping children active, engaged and away from screens before school resumes. Practice Time Sports in Canandaigua is continuing its ... more
Cornell library exhibit marks America 250 with Washington materials
Cornell University Library is marking the nation's 250th anniversary with an exhibit focused on George Washington. The display, "America at 250: Focus on George Washington," is open in the rotunda of Kroch Library through January ... more
GIAC plans community cookout
The Greater Ithaca Activities Center will host a free community cookout Saturday as part of America's 250th anniversary celebration. The event runs from 1 to 6 p.m. at GIAC on West Court Street ... more
Finger Lakes Boating Museum opens new water ways exhibit
The Finger Lakes Boating Museum will open a new exhibit Friday in Hammondsport that explores how waterways connected people, industries and communities across the region. The exhibit, "Finger Lakes Water Ways: The People, Boats, and ... more
Arkport Summerfest marks 40 years running this weekend
Arkport Summerfest returns July 10 through 12 with a full weekend of events. This year's celebration marks the festival's 40th year and the nation's 250th birthday ... more
Seneca County tourism businesses can promote materials at State Fair kiosk
Seneca County tourism businesses can sign up to display promotional materials at the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce's Discover Seneca kiosk during the New York State Fair. The chamber said space is limited and available ... more
Seneca Meadows, Montezuma Audubon to host moth black-lighting event
Seneca Meadows Education Center and Montezuma Audubon Center will host a free moth black-lighting event July 18 in Seneca Falls. The event will feature Jason Dombroskie and Molly Jacobson and is designed to teach participants ... more
Summer Serenade fundraiser returns for 10th year in Genesee County
United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes will present the 10th annual Summer Serenade fundraiser August 23 in Batavia. The event features the Genesee Symphony Orchestra and will benefit United Way's Backpack Program ... more
Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps plans August kayaking adventure
The Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps will host a 2-mile kayaking event Wednesday, August 12, along Ninemile Creek and Onondaga Lake to highlight restored habitats, birds and other wildlife. The paddle is scheduled for 6 to ... more
State Parks sets public meeting on Harriet Hollister trail improvements
State parks officials will hold a virtual public meeting July 22 on planned trail system improvements at Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area in Livingston County. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and ... more
Wooden canoe assembly returns to Keuka College July 14
Keuka College will host wooden canoe builders, collectors, paddlers and history enthusiasts from across North America next week when the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association brings its annual assembly back to Keuka Lake. The 46th annual ... more
Ontario tourism agency names leader
Finger Lakes Visitors Connection has named Tracey Dello Stritto its next president and CEO. Dello Stritto is scheduled to start Aug. 3 after leading the Ontario County Chamber of Commerce ... more
Seneca County Chamber to honor small business finalists July 15
The Seneca County Chamber of Commerce will announce the winners of its 2026 Small Business of the Year Awards during a membership celebration July 15. The event will run from 6 to 8 p.m. at ... more
Watkins Glen trail run to support first responder wellness center
A July 12 trail run at Watkins Glen International will raise money for a new wellness center serving first responders, according to the Steuben County Sheriff's Office. The "Beyond the Call, Saving Lives through Wellness" ... more
Tour Cayuga wins state tourism award for Harriet Tubman campaign
Tour Cayuga has received a 2026 New York State Tourism Excellence Award for a marketing campaign centered on Harriet Tubman's legacy in Auburn. The Cayuga County tourism agency was recognized for its "Where You Go ... more
Yates Chamber honors community award winners at annual dinner
The Yates County Chamber of Commerce honored several people, businesses and organizations during its 2026 Annual Dinner in Penn Yan. The dinner was held June 10 at Climbing Bines and was presented by Lyons National ... more
Goodwill to open first Cortland County store July 17
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes will open its first Cortland County retail store July 17 at Riverside Plaza, adding a 25,000-square-foot thrift store and donation site in the former Ames department store. The store at ... more
Seneca Lake Summer Soiree returns July 29 in Geneva
Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association will host its annual Seneca Lake Summer Soiree on July 29 in Geneva to raise money for programs focused on lake protection and water quality. The fundraiser will run from ... more
Liberty Trees to be dedicated at Ithaca’s Stewart Park
Three Liberty Trees will be dedicated at Stewart Park in Ithaca on July 10 as part of the nationwide commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The Chief Taughannock Chapter of the National ... more
