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Finger Lakes Events Calendar

Festivals, Happy Hour, Live Music, Theatre, and More!

It doesn’t matter what your interests are or who you’re in the Finger Lakes with, you can always find a great event to enrich your time in the region with those you care about. 

Events take place all year round in the Finger Lakes region. From lakeside (and on the lake) events in the summer to harvest activities in the fall, snowmobiling or snowshoeing in the winter, and festivals in the springtime! Step inside a glassmaker’s studio to blow your own glass, stroll Main Street on a food tour, or gather for live music and theater performances. Browse the list of Finger Lakes events below or search the specific dates you will be visiting to see everything going on in the region.

Great Events that Happen Every Year

Below, you will find dozens of great events happening throughout the year with many of them happening annually. If you have memories of favorite annual Finger Lakes events from childhood such as cardboard boat regattas, hot air balloon festivals, cheese, apple or pumpkin festivals, to name a few, it’s likely that event that still takes place or, has likely improved your enjoyment. If you see a special event that piques your interest but can’t make it, click on the event anyway, it might be coming back next year!

Events Added Daily

Make sure to check back frequently to see if any other great events have been added. Events are added daily by businesses from every sector and interest so if there is nothing that sparks your interest now, there very well could be soon!
 

**Public Notice**

Please be sure to contact event venues directly for details regarding scheduling changes. These events are all subject to change or be cancelled at the discretion and direction of the event organizers or business hosting the event. Please be sure to contact the event organizers or venue directly to confirm times and details. The Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance provides this information as posted by partner businesses and does not endorse or sponsor any listed event. 

 

October - 2020
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Events for October 1, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Events for October 2, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Events for October 3, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

flowers in front of hunt country vineyards tasting room
HARVEST DAY at HUNT COUNTRY VINEYARDS

Saturday, October 3, 10am - 5pm

In the spirit of the usual Harvest Festival at Hunt Country Vineyards, we will be hosting HARVEST DAY this year! While some of the traditions of Harvest Festival have to be put on hold because of the pandemic, we're still excited to bring you a special day to safely enjoy the Finger Lakes and celebrate the harvest season.  

Wine:

Join us in our tasting room for a special, all access tasting: Any 5 wines for $10. We have some new and very exciting wines for you to try this season! Wines will also be available by the glass and bottle, with socially distanced seating inside and outside of our historic barn and vineyard grounds. Reservations, as always, are required for tastings.

Food:

The Anita Pizza food truck will be on site for noshes. Grape pies by Jeni's Pies will be available to purchase. And we have a whole variety of picnic items and snacks in our gift shop.

Music:

The amazing Evan Meulemans will be providing his live rhythms.

Tours:

The ever-popular tours will still be available. They will, of course, be limited in size and masks will be required. You'll also need to reserve a time slot for the tour.

• Winery Production: Talk, Tour, and Tank Samples with Craig Hosbach, Head Winemaker (11am, 1pm, 3pm)

• Q&A with Art Hunt, Co-owner and Co-founder:  50 Years Growing Grapes & Wine Making Experience (11am, 1pm, 3pm)

Q&A with Suzanne Hunt, Co-owner & Director of Sustainability: Uncharted Terroir, Stewardship for the Next Seven Generations, and tasting the two brand new Uncharted Terroir wines (12pm & 2pm)

Other Activities:

You're welcome to stroll through the vineyards to find the perfect spot to enjoy your your food and wine, the beautiful view, and – of course – the scent of ripe grapes wafting on the late-summer breeze. Ahhh.

Ax throwing with renaissance man DJ Kitzel, all day long.

Pick your own grapes. We'll provide the picking bags.

Harvest Day happens rain or shine. Barn seating, porch seating, and tables about the vineyard grounds will be more limited during inclement weather.

Reservations are required for tastings. Masks are required when inside buildings and at any time when appropriate social distancing is not possible.

Contact: Tessa Olsen
Phone: 800-946-3289
Email: Tessa@HuntWines.com

Apples
Agricultural Fair

It’s time for changing leaves and cooler air! Celebrate fall at the Agricultural Fair at Genesee Country Village & Museum. Shop the Farm Market where you’ll find the best of the harvest—flavorful meats, honey, apples, cheeses, baked goods and crafts. There will be non-stop live entertainment with the Punch and Judy Show, the Excelsior Fife and Drum Corp, sheep herding, tours of our farm, our blue ribbon horticultural exhibit, and more! And don’t miss guest interpreter Cheyney McKnight’s open-hearth cooking demonstration and talk on African American women in 19th century New York State. All this on Saturday and Sunday, October 3 & 4, from 10 am to 5 pm. Space is limited – register early and get $2 off every ticket! Genesee Country Village & Museum in Mumford. Visit www.gcv.org for tickets and more information.

 

Beer in glass at high top table with BEER sign in background
Prison City Riot Run 5K

Nestled in the Finger Lakes region, this is the perfect fall race for runners to make a whole weekend. A nice, fast run through historic downtown Auburn, that finishes with live music, lawn games, and, of course, the best beer and pub fare the region has to offer. Prison City's Mass Riot has been recognized as one of the best IPAs in the country - race to a finish line that features a free Mass Riot for every adult finisher.

Events for October 4, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Apples
Agricultural Fair

It’s time for changing leaves and cooler air! Celebrate fall at the Agricultural Fair at Genesee Country Village & Museum. Shop the Farm Market where you’ll find the best of the harvest—flavorful meats, honey, apples, cheeses, baked goods and crafts. There will be non-stop live entertainment with the Punch and Judy Show, the Excelsior Fife and Drum Corp, sheep herding, tours of our farm, our blue ribbon horticultural exhibit, and more! And don’t miss guest interpreter Cheyney McKnight’s open-hearth cooking demonstration and talk on African American women in 19th century New York State. All this on Saturday and Sunday, October 3 & 4, from 10 am to 5 pm. Space is limited – register early and get $2 off every ticket! Genesee Country Village & Museum in Mumford. Visit www.gcv.org for tickets and more information.

 

Events for October 5, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Events for October 6, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Events for October 7, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Live in Ithaca: Welcome Home Wednesdays Virtual Wine Tasting with Damiani Cellars

Have you relocated to the area in the past year to live or work in Tompkins County? Are you interested in learning more about what Tompkins County has to offer a first time resident or someone returning after years away? 

The Tompkins Chamber is inviting new residents to Live in Ithaca: Welcome Home Wednesdays with co-host Glen Allen, General Manager and Co-owner of Damiani Wine Cellars as we present a fun virtual Wine Tasting Experience.
Glen will present 3 of Damiani's most popular wines, MC^C (red), Pinot Grigio (white) & Bollicine (sparkling) in the virtual tasting. 

Here is a list of stores in the greater Ithaca market that carry one or more of the three wines that will be featured during the tasting:

RedFeet Wine Market, ( MC2, Pinot Grigio & Bollicine)
Triphammer Wine and Spirits, (Bollicine & MC2)
Sam’s Wine and Spirits, (Bollicine & MC2)

New residents are encouraged to drop in anytime during the event. Significant others and kids welcome:

  • Additionally, learn about services, programs, and volunteer opportunities in the area.
  • Enjoy conversation with other residents who are new to the community and BYO light refreshments.

While the event is geared towards new residents, any resident who feels they would benefit from attending or introducing themselves to new members of our Community are welcome.

We look forward to seeing you there, and welcome home!

Welcome Home Wednesdays are sponsored by members WegmansTompkins Trust Company and Cayuga Medical Center.

Events for October 8, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Events for October 9, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Events for October 10, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Boat on the river
I Love New York Path Through History Weekends

I Love New York Path Through History Weekends are comprised of events which are heritage and cultural celebrations and special programming that promote the unique history of our great State. With hundreds of museums and heritage sites offering special programming throughout the state at the start and end of the summer tourism season, this year is sure to be the most successful yet!

Batter Up Weekend
Batter Up Weekend at Strong Museum of Play

Celebrate the fun of baseball during Batter Up Weekend at The Strong museum on Saturday and Sunday, October 10 & 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn about the museum's ball python Wiffle during live presentations with the museum’s biologist at 11 a.m. and noon. Say hello and meet Rochester Red Wings mascot Spikes from 12:30 p.m.to 1:30 p.m. Tip your hat to the 100th anniversary of the Negro Baseball Leagues, learn from local historian Jeff Klein and his family, and view memorabilia from the Negro Baseball Leagues from his collection. Discover local beep baseball with the Rochester Pioneers, a beep baseball team for blind and visually impaired athletes from children to seniors, and view equipment used in the sport. 

Then check out the Big League Fun exhibit, now open in the Fidelis Care Gallery. Learn about the science and math concepts behind the game with engaging hands-on activities for all ages. Give play-by-play based on real game clips, create your own baseball card, interview players and fans using green-screen technology, test your baseball knowledge with trivia questions, and more.

Events for October 11, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Boat on the river
I Love New York Path Through History Weekends

I Love New York Path Through History Weekends are comprised of events which are heritage and cultural celebrations and special programming that promote the unique history of our great State. With hundreds of museums and heritage sites offering special programming throughout the state at the start and end of the summer tourism season, this year is sure to be the most successful yet!

Batter Up Weekend
Batter Up Weekend at Strong Museum of Play

Celebrate the fun of baseball during Batter Up Weekend at The Strong museum on Saturday and Sunday, October 10 & 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn about the museum's ball python Wiffle during live presentations with the museum’s biologist at 11 a.m. and noon. Say hello and meet Rochester Red Wings mascot Spikes from 12:30 p.m.to 1:30 p.m. Tip your hat to the 100th anniversary of the Negro Baseball Leagues, learn from local historian Jeff Klein and his family, and view memorabilia from the Negro Baseball Leagues from his collection. Discover local beep baseball with the Rochester Pioneers, a beep baseball team for blind and visually impaired athletes from children to seniors, and view equipment used in the sport. 

Then check out the Big League Fun exhibit, now open in the Fidelis Care Gallery. Learn about the science and math concepts behind the game with engaging hands-on activities for all ages. Give play-by-play based on real game clips, create your own baseball card, interview players and fans using green-screen technology, test your baseball knowledge with trivia questions, and more.

Events for October 12, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Boat on the river
I Love New York Path Through History Weekends

I Love New York Path Through History Weekends are comprised of events which are heritage and cultural celebrations and special programming that promote the unique history of our great State. With hundreds of museums and heritage sites offering special programming throughout the state at the start and end of the summer tourism season, this year is sure to be the most successful yet!

Kids FREE!
Kids FREE on Monday, October 12!

What better way to celebrate autumn than with Apples, Apples, Apples! Kids 12 and under get free admission on Monday, October 12, when GCV&M will have cooking demonstrations, a working cider press, apple crafts, and apple-themed nature walks all day in the Historic Village and Nature Center. This is also one of the last days to visit the John L. Wehle Gallery for the year and take in the exhibits Nature’s Chain, Fan Favorites, and Victoria’s Closet: Fashions of the 1850s. Take advantage of the holiday on Monday, October 12 to get outside and enjoy one of New York’s finest products: APPLES! 

Celebrate Columbus Day at the Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum!

Mention “Niña, Pinta, and Santa María” and receive a FREE gift with paid admission.  Open 12 to 5 p.m.  Admission:  $6/Adult; $3/Students (K-12); FREE for Preschool Children & SBHS Members.  Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum, 7606 North Ontario Street, Sodus Point, NY.  Part of New York State’s Path Through History Weekend.  For more information, call (315) 483-4936 or visit www.sodusbaylighthouse.org.

Events for October 13, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Stories About the Stuff
Stories About the Stuff Virtual Event

What does it take for a toy to earn its way into the National Toy Hall of Fame? Why do some toys start as fads and wind up being timeless? Join the museum’s chief curator, Chris Bensch, for a live educational presentation from the comfort of your home. Discover the surprising histories behind some of America’s most loved toys, including Barbie, G.I. Joe, Slinky, and more. Find out why these popular toys had what it takes to make it into The Strong’s National Toy Hall of Fame. Plus, learn about this year’s induction ceremony and how you can get your favorite toy into the esteemed hall.

Tickets are 10 and include access to the virtual event and a question-and-answer session. Tickets are not refundable. Admission to this event is not covered by museum membership and does not include general museum or butterfly garden admission. A link to stream the event will be shared in the confirmation email prior to the start of the program.

Events for October 14, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Events for October 15, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Closing Day for the Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum’s 36th season!

Receive a FREE gift with paid admission.  Open 12 to 5 p.m.  Admission:  $6/Adult; $3/Students (K-12); FREE for Preschool Children & SBHS Members.  Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum, 7606 North Ontario Street, Sodus Point, NY. For more information, call (315) 483-4936 or visit www.sodusbaylighthouse.org.

Events for October 16, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Events for October 17, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Lindsay Cray leading a workshop
Nature Immersion Workshop with Lindsay Cray

2020 has been a tough year for everyone. Take a day to restore. Be with other thoughtful people. Eat beautiful, home-grown food and enjoy a fall day at Hunt Country Vineyards with Lindsay Cray, immersed in nature. Lindsay will teach you time honored techniques and skills to create warmth, sample some wild edibles, and make some relics to be proud of and take home. This workshop is about using all the gifts nature has to offer to feel connected with and empowered by our natural world.

Instructor:

Lindsay Cray is a wilderness survival instructor, a NYS Hiking and Camping Guide, and certified Wilderness First Responder.  She is also the CEO of Trybe (Tribe) Ecotherapy where she focuses her career on the development and delivery of progressive and intentional outdoor programs that help people broaden their personal growth, enhance interpersonal relationships, and foster appreciation of the natural environment. 

Lucky for us, when she is not working with her team of staff at Trybe, she provides freelance classes in wilderness immersion to the public as well as teaches courses through the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and RIT.  Her goal is to make simple but long-lasting, positive impacts on those she works with.

Workshop Description:

Lindsay will guide you through our vineyard grounds and woodlands, exploring nature and our connection with it.  Learn ancient skills along the way like identifying wild medicinals and edibles, and examining the many things you can do with them.  Make a fire using traditional fire building methods used by humans for tens of thousands of years.  Learn about the natural materials around us that can provide us with shelter, food, warmth, utility, medicine, and wildcraft.

All ticket holders will meet in the Hunt Country Tasting Room at 9am, lunch at noon, workshop ends at 4pm to be followed by Happy Hour from 4-5pm.  

What to Bring & What to Wear:

Masks are required when inside buildings and at any time when appropriate social distancing is not possible.  You must bring a mask.

You will be trekking through the woods, so bug spray and closed toes shoes with good traction are highly recommended. We will be providing morning coffee & tea, lunch, and Happy Hour snacks, but please feel free to bring your favorite water bottle and personal snacks to have on you as well.  We will have tools and supplies so it is not necessary to bring your own.

Layering will be especially important to keep you warm, dry, and comfortable.  As you know, "there is no bad weather, just bad clothing".  As this workshop will be focused on immersion and adventure in the outdoors, the goal is to be challenged, get dirty and learn with freedom to explore. As such, we ask that you make sure you check the weather leading up to and on the day of class so you  are dressed appropriately for seasonal weather and environment while outside.   

Rain Date:

We will also be paying close attention to the weather forecast.  Excesive rain and dangerous winds will be our only reasons to turn to the Rain Date of Sunday, October 18th.  We will make that determintation on Friday evening, October 16th and will contact you with any changes in schedule. 

Food:

Coffee and tea will be available when you first arrive at 9am.
Picnic lunch will be at noon in the woods.
Happy Hour will be from 4-5pm and will include wine and light snacks.

* Please let us know ahead of time if you have any dietary restrictions.

Covid-19 Update: As the wineries in our region reopened to the public in New York's Phase 3, we're  taking all the necessary precautions to host events and workshops in a safe, healthy, compliant and fun way. Over the next few months, as each event on our calendar approaches, we'll be carefully assessing whether or not the circumstances at the time allow us to meet the standards for hosting safe and fun gatherings. If we feel the need to cancel an event, ticket holders will be notified of the cancellation and all ticket fees will be fully refunded.

humerous snowman in a boat
Winterizing your boat with Dave Rockwell
 

 

This workshop is a must for those who keep their boats in the Finger Lakes area all year long. Whether you do it yourself or hire it done, understanding the process of winterization is important. Dave Rockwell, a retired professor of Corning Community College and FLBM Trustee, will lead you through the process.

​Cost for the event is $30 for members $35 for non-members. Please RSVP by emailing info@flbm.org or by calling 607-569-2222 

​Please Bring a Lunch! 

*The Finger Lakes Boating Museum is adhering to all NYS Covid-19 regulations. Masks will be reqired at events and social distaning will be encouraged

 

 
Events for October 18, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Events for October 19, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Events for October 20, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Events for October 21, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Events for October 22, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Events for October 23, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Spirits of the Past
Spirits of the Past: A Walk in the Dark

When Autumn shadows are long and the sun goes down, the Historic Village cloaks itself in an atmosphere unlike any other! Join us for Spirits of the Past: A Walk in the Dark! This self-guided, completely-outdoor walking tour will wind you through the less-traveled Historic Village lanes. At night, even the villagers will surprise you with their creepier side by telling you spine-tingling tales. Beware! Body snatchers, grave diggers, witches, and prowlers are lurking about. Join us, weekends only, October 16 - 24. Reservations are required!

Hand sewn quilt squares in abstract patterns
Stitching and Writing a Woman's Life

3-Day Stitching and Writing Workshop Co-Taught by Christine Mauersberger and Janet Berlo.

3-Days, Oct. 23- 25, 2020. 9am- Noon, 1pm- 4pm
All Levels

"What would happen if one woman told the truth about her life? The world would split open." -poet Muriel Rukeyser (1913-1980)

"I’ve always had a fascination with the needle, the magic power of the needle. The needle is used to repair the damage. It’s a claim to forgiveness. It is never aggressive; it’s not a pin." – artist Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010)

Do you begin embroidery projects and then put them down? Have you always dreamed about writing about your most meaningful experiences, but have never made the time? In either case, have you gotten stuck or frustrated, and abandoned the work? In this 3-day intensive stitching and writing workshop, we will cover the nuts and bolts of creative hand-stitching AND creative non-fiction. In addition to daily hands-on prompts, we will be inspired by the work of some of the best women writers and artists of the last centuries. Open to beginners as well as more experienced stitchers.

hand dyed fabric
Shibori Forever

Japanese Shibori is an amazing tradition. Ana Lisa has found inspiration for over 40 years as she adapts the traditional concepts to contemporary dyes, surface techniques and applications.

In this class we will learn the traditional techniques of stitch resist, arashi pole wrapping, and itajime folding and clamping. We will experiment with the sewing machine to stitch through layers of folded fabric to create a resist.

Shibori is perfect for quilters, and we will look at ways to cut our lengths of fabric or make modular pieces for creating piecework. Students will also produce several scarves.

We will work on cottons and silk using fiber reactive dye and silk acid dye.

Ana Lisa will bring samples of traditional Japanese Shibori and examples of her own work to inspire and educate.

Events for October 24, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Spirits of the Past
Spirits of the Past: A Walk in the Dark

When Autumn shadows are long and the sun goes down, the Historic Village cloaks itself in an atmosphere unlike any other! Join us for Spirits of the Past: A Walk in the Dark! This self-guided, completely-outdoor walking tour will wind you through the less-traveled Historic Village lanes. At night, even the villagers will surprise you with their creepier side by telling you spine-tingling tales. Beware! Body snatchers, grave diggers, witches, and prowlers are lurking about. Join us, weekends only, October 16 - 24. Reservations are required!

Hand sewn quilt squares in abstract patterns
Stitching and Writing a Woman's Life

3-Day Stitching and Writing Workshop Co-Taught by Christine Mauersberger and Janet Berlo.

3-Days, Oct. 23- 25, 2020. 9am- Noon, 1pm- 4pm
All Levels

"What would happen if one woman told the truth about her life? The world would split open." -poet Muriel Rukeyser (1913-1980)

"I’ve always had a fascination with the needle, the magic power of the needle. The needle is used to repair the damage. It’s a claim to forgiveness. It is never aggressive; it’s not a pin." – artist Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010)

Do you begin embroidery projects and then put them down? Have you always dreamed about writing about your most meaningful experiences, but have never made the time? In either case, have you gotten stuck or frustrated, and abandoned the work? In this 3-day intensive stitching and writing workshop, we will cover the nuts and bolts of creative hand-stitching AND creative non-fiction. In addition to daily hands-on prompts, we will be inspired by the work of some of the best women writers and artists of the last centuries. Open to beginners as well as more experienced stitchers.

hand dyed fabric
Shibori Forever

Japanese Shibori is an amazing tradition. Ana Lisa has found inspiration for over 40 years as she adapts the traditional concepts to contemporary dyes, surface techniques and applications.

In this class we will learn the traditional techniques of stitch resist, arashi pole wrapping, and itajime folding and clamping. We will experiment with the sewing machine to stitch through layers of folded fabric to create a resist.

Shibori is perfect for quilters, and we will look at ways to cut our lengths of fabric or make modular pieces for creating piecework. Students will also produce several scarves.

We will work on cottons and silk using fiber reactive dye and silk acid dye.

Ana Lisa will bring samples of traditional Japanese Shibori and examples of her own work to inspire and educate.

Schweinfurth Art Museum - Quilt Show
Quilts=Art=Quilts

Quilts=Art=Quilts is an international juried quilt exhibition at the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn, New York. The Art Center has been a longstanding proponent of quilts as a visual arts medium and has been presenting quilts in a gallery setting since 1981. An emphasis is placed on overall quality of design, originality and visual impact. Prizes will be awarded for excellence in design and workmanship in multiple categories, including $1,000 for Best in Show. Prizes are determined after the exhibit is installed.

CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING! https://www.facebook.com/pg/MyArtCenter/events/

Workshop in session with shelter in the foreground
Wilderness Skills Basic Workshop

Take it outside with a wilderness survival workshop!  2020 has been an unprecedented year with so many of us stuck inside or isolated from the world around us.  We've had a beautiful summer and fall to enjoy the outdoors and some of the pleasures we enjoyed before these pandemic times.  Before winter sets in, let's take full advantage of getting outside with Wilderness Survival Instructor, Lindsay Cray.  Learn about the four tenets of nature: fire, water, shelter, and food.  Enjoy a beautiful fall day immersed in the woodlands at Hunt Country with other thoughtful folks interested in learning about our relationship with nature and how to find the gifts it has to offer. 

Instructor:

Lindsay Cray is a wilderness survival instructor, a NYS Hiking and Camping Guide, and certified Wilderness First Responder.  She is also the CEO of Trybe (Tribe) Ecotherapy where she focuses her career on the development and delivery of progressive and intentional outdoor programs that help people broaden their personal growth, enhance interpersonal relationships, and foster appreciation of the natural environment. 

Lucky for us, when she is not working with her team of staff at Trybe, she provides freelance classes in wilderness immersion to the public as well as teaches courses through the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and RIT.  Her goal is to make simple but long-lasting, positive impacts on those she works with.

Workshop Description:

This class covers the basic survival sequence: shelter, fire, water, food including concepts of how to keep out of the elements, where to look for nourishment and finding your way home.  We will use time honored techniques and materials collected from the natural world to create warmth, purify water and maybe sample some wild edibles.  Learn ancient friction fire methods used by humans for tens of thousands of years. This class will teach you the basic knowledge of carving and fire building necessary to make a fire with you bare hands.  Methods taught in the class will include Bow-drill and 2-person drill. 

Expect a few challenges to up the excitement factor because this class will take place entirely outdoors. We'll be sure to rekindle that wild spirit! 

9am sharp:  Meet in the Hunt Country Tasting Room at 9am for a quick "meet & greet" with coffee, tea, and a homemade breakfast nibble. 
Noon:  Enjoy a beautiful, home-grown picnic in the woods.
5pm:  Workshop concludes in the Tasting Room. 

What to Bring & What to Wear:

Masks are required when inside buildings and at any time when appropriate social distancing is not possible.  You must bring a mask.

You will be trekking through the woods, so bug spray, rugged clothing, or comfortable boots, sneakers, and closed toes shoes with good traction are highly recommended. Remember to bring a water bottle and although we will be providing lunch, any personal snacks you'd like to bring are fine to have on hand as well.  We will have tools and supplies so it is not necessary to bring your own.

Layering will be especially important to keep you warm, dry, and comfortable.  As you know, "there is no bad weather, just bad clothing".  As this workshop will be focused on survival skills, adventure, and connection in the outdoors, the goal is to be challenged, get dirty and learn with freedom to explore. As such, we ask that you make sure you check the weather leading up to and on the day of class so you  are dressed appropriately for seasonal weather and environment while outside. 

Rain Date:

We will also be paying close attention to the weather forecast.  Excesive rain and dangerous winds will be our only reasons to turn to the Rain Date of Sunday, October 25th.  We will make that determintation on Friday evening, October 23rd and will contact you with any changes in schedule. 

Food:

Coffee, tea, and a homemade nibble will be available when you first arrive at 9am.
Picnic lunch will be at noon in the woods.

* Please let us know ahead of time if you have any dietary restrictions.

Covid-19 Update: As the wineries in our region reopened to the public in New York's Phase 3, we're  taking all the necessary precautions to host events and workshops in a safe, healthy, compliant and fun way. Over the next few months, as each event on our calendar approaches, we'll be carefully assessing whether or not the circumstances at the time allow us to meet the standards for hosting safe and fun gatherings. If we feel the need to cancel an event, ticket holders will be notified of the cancellation and all ticket fees will be fully refunded.

group outdoors with instructor
Wilderness Skills Basic with Lindsay Cray at Hunt Country Vineyards

Take it outside with a wilderness survival workshop!  2020 has been an unprecedented year with so many of us stuck inside or isolated from the world around us.  We've had a beautiful summer and fall to enjoy the outdoors and some of the pleasures we enjoyed before these pandemic times.  Before winter sets in, let's take full advantage of getting outside with Wilderness Survival Instructor, Lindsay Cray.  Learn about the four tenets of nature: fire, water, shelter, and food.  Enjoy a beautiful fall day immersed in the woodlands at Hunt Country with other thoughtful folks interested in learning about our relationship with nature and how to find the gifts it has to offer. 

CLICK LINK FOR FULL DETAILS ON THIS RARE OPPORTUNITY

 

Covid-19 Update: As the wineries in our region reopened to the public in New York's Phase 3, we're  taking all the necessary precautions to host events and workshops in a safe, healthy, compliant and fun way. Over the next few months, as each event on our calendar approaches, we'll be carefully assessing whether or not the circumstances at the time allow us to meet the standards for hosting safe and fun gatherings. If we feel the need to cancel an event, ticket holders will be notified of the cancellation and all ticket fees will be fully refunded.

Events for October 25, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Hand sewn quilt squares in abstract patterns
Stitching and Writing a Woman's Life

3-Day Stitching and Writing Workshop Co-Taught by Christine Mauersberger and Janet Berlo.

3-Days, Oct. 23- 25, 2020. 9am- Noon, 1pm- 4pm
All Levels

"What would happen if one woman told the truth about her life? The world would split open." -poet Muriel Rukeyser (1913-1980)

"I’ve always had a fascination with the needle, the magic power of the needle. The needle is used to repair the damage. It’s a claim to forgiveness. It is never aggressive; it’s not a pin." – artist Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010)

Do you begin embroidery projects and then put them down? Have you always dreamed about writing about your most meaningful experiences, but have never made the time? In either case, have you gotten stuck or frustrated, and abandoned the work? In this 3-day intensive stitching and writing workshop, we will cover the nuts and bolts of creative hand-stitching AND creative non-fiction. In addition to daily hands-on prompts, we will be inspired by the work of some of the best women writers and artists of the last centuries. Open to beginners as well as more experienced stitchers.

hand dyed fabric
Shibori Forever

Japanese Shibori is an amazing tradition. Ana Lisa has found inspiration for over 40 years as she adapts the traditional concepts to contemporary dyes, surface techniques and applications.

In this class we will learn the traditional techniques of stitch resist, arashi pole wrapping, and itajime folding and clamping. We will experiment with the sewing machine to stitch through layers of folded fabric to create a resist.

Shibori is perfect for quilters, and we will look at ways to cut our lengths of fabric or make modular pieces for creating piecework. Students will also produce several scarves.

We will work on cottons and silk using fiber reactive dye and silk acid dye.

Ana Lisa will bring samples of traditional Japanese Shibori and examples of her own work to inspire and educate.

Schweinfurth Art Museum - Quilt Show
Quilts=Art=Quilts

Quilts=Art=Quilts is an international juried quilt exhibition at the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn, New York. The Art Center has been a longstanding proponent of quilts as a visual arts medium and has been presenting quilts in a gallery setting since 1981. An emphasis is placed on overall quality of design, originality and visual impact. Prizes will be awarded for excellence in design and workmanship in multiple categories, including $1,000 for Best in Show. Prizes are determined after the exhibit is installed.

CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING! https://www.facebook.com/pg/MyArtCenter/events/

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Paint & Create at the Finger Lakes Welcome Center

Looking for something fun to do? All you have to do is sign up, show up, and sip up!

Join as local artist and art teacher Melissa Salatino helps you create this adorable personalized pumpkin plate. Tickets are $36.50 and include ALL OF YOU SUPPLIES (paint, brushes, your plate, etc) and a complimentary beverage.

Be sure to arrive a little early to pick up your drink, but also to grab your seat.

All safety protocols will be observed - remember your mask!

Events for October 26, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Schweinfurth Art Museum - Quilt Show
Quilts=Art=Quilts

Quilts=Art=Quilts is an international juried quilt exhibition at the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn, New York. The Art Center has been a longstanding proponent of quilts as a visual arts medium and has been presenting quilts in a gallery setting since 1981. An emphasis is placed on overall quality of design, originality and visual impact. Prizes will be awarded for excellence in design and workmanship in multiple categories, including $1,000 for Best in Show. Prizes are determined after the exhibit is installed.

CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING! https://www.facebook.com/pg/MyArtCenter/events/

Events for October 27, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Schweinfurth Art Museum - Quilt Show
Quilts=Art=Quilts

Quilts=Art=Quilts is an international juried quilt exhibition at the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn, New York. The Art Center has been a longstanding proponent of quilts as a visual arts medium and has been presenting quilts in a gallery setting since 1981. An emphasis is placed on overall quality of design, originality and visual impact. Prizes will be awarded for excellence in design and workmanship in multiple categories, including $1,000 for Best in Show. Prizes are determined after the exhibit is installed.

CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING! https://www.facebook.com/pg/MyArtCenter/events/

Fairy Magic
Fairy Magic

Visit Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden for a special program. Listen to spritely music as you walk among hundreds of butterflies and whimsical flowers, including orchids and begonias. Get up close to charming fairy house doors donated by artist Chris Pallace and Kevin Serwacki of Blue Toucan Studios. Snap pictures as butterfly garden residents, such as Chinese button quail, peek at the magical dwellings. Presented in memory of Carol D. Simmons. Garden fees apply. 

Events for October 28, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Schweinfurth Art Museum - Quilt Show
Quilts=Art=Quilts

Quilts=Art=Quilts is an international juried quilt exhibition at the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn, New York. The Art Center has been a longstanding proponent of quilts as a visual arts medium and has been presenting quilts in a gallery setting since 1981. An emphasis is placed on overall quality of design, originality and visual impact. Prizes will be awarded for excellence in design and workmanship in multiple categories, including $1,000 for Best in Show. Prizes are determined after the exhibit is installed.

CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING! https://www.facebook.com/pg/MyArtCenter/events/

Fairy Magic
Fairy Magic

Visit Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden for a special program. Listen to spritely music as you walk among hundreds of butterflies and whimsical flowers, including orchids and begonias. Get up close to charming fairy house doors donated by artist Chris Pallace and Kevin Serwacki of Blue Toucan Studios. Snap pictures as butterfly garden residents, such as Chinese button quail, peek at the magical dwellings. Presented in memory of Carol D. Simmons. Garden fees apply. 

Events for October 29, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Schweinfurth Art Museum - Quilt Show
Quilts=Art=Quilts

Quilts=Art=Quilts is an international juried quilt exhibition at the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn, New York. The Art Center has been a longstanding proponent of quilts as a visual arts medium and has been presenting quilts in a gallery setting since 1981. An emphasis is placed on overall quality of design, originality and visual impact. Prizes will be awarded for excellence in design and workmanship in multiple categories, including $1,000 for Best in Show. Prizes are determined after the exhibit is installed.

CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING! https://www.facebook.com/pg/MyArtCenter/events/

Fairy Magic
Fairy Magic

Visit Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden for a special program. Listen to spritely music as you walk among hundreds of butterflies and whimsical flowers, including orchids and begonias. Get up close to charming fairy house doors donated by artist Chris Pallace and Kevin Serwacki of Blue Toucan Studios. Snap pictures as butterfly garden residents, such as Chinese button quail, peek at the magical dwellings. Presented in memory of Carol D. Simmons. Garden fees apply. 

Farmer selling fresh vegetables
Moravia Farmers’ Market

Thursdays ~ Visit this medium-sized farmers market with organic and non-organic vendors that sell produce, meats and baked goods. Lots of fun and community involvement. Always a good place to buy the freshest foods available and visit with old neighbors and meet new ones.

Events for October 30, 2020 x
Live Jazz band playing
Jazz on Sundays

***Suspended until reopened*** Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Series at the Brewpub lounge, featuring live music from different local performers each week. Enjoy a craft beverage and some wood fired pizza. Cheers!

Schweinfurth Art Museum - Quilt Show
Quilts=Art=Quilts

Quilts=Art=Quilts is an international juried quilt exhibition at the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn, New York. The Art Center has been a longstanding proponent of quilts as a visual arts medium and has been presenting quilts in a gallery setting since 1981. An emphasis is placed on overall quality of design, originality and visual impact. Prizes will be awarded for excellence in design and workmanship in multiple categories, including $1,000 for Best in Show. Prizes are determined after the exhibit is installed.

CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING! https://www.facebook.com/pg/MyArtCenter/events/

Fairy Magic
Fairy Magic

Visit Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden for a special program. Listen to spritely music as you walk among hundreds of butterflies and whimsical flowers, including orchids and begonias. Get up close to charming fairy house doors donated by artist Chris Pallace and Kevin Serwacki of Blue Toucan Studios. Snap pictures as butterfly garden residents, such as Chinese button quail, peek at the magical dwellings. Presented in memory of Carol D. Simmons. Garden fees apply. 

logo for rocky horror and lake st station
Movie on the Lawn: Enjoy The Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Station in Geneva

Friday, October 30, 2020 at 7 PM EDT

41 Lake St, Geneva, NY 14456

Public · Hosted by The Station

Come celebrate Halloween at The Station for a Friday night movie on the lawn! We will be starting Rocky Horror Picture Show at 7:00pm! We encourage everyone to bring a blanket or lawn chair and an empty stomach! Waterfalls Catering will be serving up some yummy grub and The Station will be offering cold and warm beverages!

Come enjoy an interactive night of fun! Wear your best costume and practice the TIME WARP!

All are welcome, remember you will be required to order food with Waterfalls before enjoying beverages from the bar.

All NYS COVID guidelines for safety will be enforced.

Watkins Glen International Presents: Finger Lakes Beer Festival

The Finger Lakes Beer Festival (October 30-31, 2020) makes its yearly return to the garages at The Glen. In the spirit of Halloween weekend, the newly popular Boos and Brews kicks off a weekend featuring over 40 New York State breweries, distilleries and cideries. Fans are also treated to a 32-team cornhole tournament and stein holding competition.

Events for October 31, 2020 x
Schweinfurth Art Museum - Quilt Show
Quilts=Art=Quilts

Quilts=Art=Quilts is an international juried quilt exhibition at the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn, New York. The Art Center has been a longstanding proponent of quilts as a visual arts medium and has been presenting quilts in a gallery setting since 1981. An emphasis is placed on overall quality of design, originality and visual impact. Prizes will be awarded for excellence in design and workmanship in multiple categories, including $1,000 for Best in Show. Prizes are determined after the exhibit is installed.

CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING! https://www.facebook.com/pg/MyArtCenter/events/

Fairy Magic
Fairy Magic

Visit Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden for a special program. Listen to spritely music as you walk among hundreds of butterflies and whimsical flowers, including orchids and begonias. Get up close to charming fairy house doors donated by artist Chris Pallace and Kevin Serwacki of Blue Toucan Studios. Snap pictures as butterfly garden residents, such as Chinese button quail, peek at the magical dwellings. Presented in memory of Carol D. Simmons. Garden fees apply. 

Watkins Glen International Presents: Finger Lakes Beer Festival

The Finger Lakes Beer Festival (October 30-31, 2020) makes its yearly return to the garages at The Glen. In the spirit of Halloween weekend, the newly popular Boos and Brews kicks off a weekend featuring over 40 New York State breweries, distilleries and cideries. Fans are also treated to a 32-team cornhole tournament and stein holding competition.

Fresh Basil and squash
Auburn Farmers' Co-op Market

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Market features vendors selling local honey, fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers, baked goods, syrup, cider, wine, meat, eggs, jam and more. New this year- PPE producers with masks, sanitizer, and soaps! Free parking!

*Special hours Saturday, July 4: 7:00 am - noon.

Silly Monsters Presented in Part by Autism Learning Partners
Silly Monsters Presented in Part by Autism Learning Partners

On Halloween (October 31), join The Strong for a safe, family friendly Silly Monsters celebration! Delight in an exclusive screening of The Monster at the End of This Story at 1 p.m. in the Paychex Theater using social distance. In this new film, Sesame Street’s Grover is the star of his very own story. But oh no—there is a monster at the end! Grover does everything he can to stop the show and avoid the monster, but nothing works. With help from his friends, Grover learns it is ok to feel afraid. By the end, he is ready to meet the monster—only to discover that the monster is furry, lovable, and brave Grover! Enjoy a story reading of The Monster at the End of This Book at 11 a.m. and take a photo in a pumpkin patch. Dance to monster tunes, play a round of Furry Monster Bingo, and make a headband to dress up as your favorite monster friend. Included with general museum admission fees.

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Mar 2024
Thru
31
Mar 2024
One layer of sedimentary rock that slices through the eastern Finger Lakes forms the top of many waterfalls where Ice Age glaciers dug troughs that now hold the lakes.
PEGASYS Studio (not open to public), 519 W. State Street
Online anytime. On TV at 9 a.m. & 5 p.m. both Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. both Sundays, 9 p.m. Thursday, 3 p.m. Friday
29
Mar 2024
Thru
30
Mar 2024
3260 Route 90
10:00 a.m.
29
Mar 2024
Join us at Barnstormer Winery this winter on Friday evenings from 5pm – 8pm, for our annual Happy Hour, Live Music & Caterer series!
4184 State Route 14
5:00pm
(607)-243-4008
30
Mar 2024
Join us for our 3rd Annual Indoor Markets!!
35 Lakefront Drive
10:00am
(315)-787-0007
31
Mar 2024
Menu Includes:
2468 State Route 414
10:30am
(315)-539-5011
31
Mar 2024
Join us Sundays in February & March to taste through the best of Barnstormer with our Winemaker, Taylor Stember. 
4184 State Route 14
11:00am
(607)-243-4008
31
Mar 2024
Join us for a celebratory Easter buffet at Veraisons Restaurant, featuring seasonal cuisine, holiday favorites, and house-made baked goods on Easter Sunday! Seatings at 11:00, 1:00, & 3:00PM. View
5435 State Route 14
(800)-243-5513
03
Apr 2024
Join John G. Ullman & Associates and the Clemens Center For The First Presentation of the “Not Dead Yet!” Series
207 Clemens Center Parkway
1:00pm
(607)-734-8191
04
Apr 2024
Thru
07
Apr 2024
Jazz in the Finger Lakes is Alive! Find free jazz events at 8 Geneva area wineries, breweries and restaurants.
427 Exchange St
4pm
(315)-651-5937
04
Apr 2024
Thru
08
Apr 2024
Downtown Geneva