“Nothing To Do” List
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Back by popular demand and earlier than ever, here is my 8th annual “Nothing To Do” list. Feel free to share!
Syracuse Bike Party • Last Saturday of every month, 6:45 meet time • Clinton Square
CNY Regional Market • Farmers Market: every Saturday, 7-2 • Flea Market: every Sunday, 7-2
Fayetteville Farmers Market CNY • May 2-October 31, Thursday, 12-6pm July 3 in place of July 4 • Fayetteville Town Center
Syracuse Downtown Farmers Market • June 11-October 8, Tuesdays 8am-2pm • Clinton Square
Cazenovia Farmers' Market • May 4-October 26, Saturdays 9am-2pm • Memorial Park on Albany Street
Taste Of Syracuse • June 7-8, 11am-10pm • Clinton Square
Shop Small Sundays at Salt City Market • May 19, June 16, July/Aug/Sept TBA • 11am-5pm • Salt City Market
Syracuse Shakespeare In The Park • Hamlet June 7-8 and 14-16 • Two Gentlemen of Verona August 2-4 and 9-11 • Thornden Park Amphitheater
St. Sophia's Greek Cultural Festival • June 6-9 • 325 Waring Road
New York State Blues Festival • June 13-15 • Chevy Court
Westcott Art Trail • June 15, 10am-6pm • Westcott Community Center
Polish Days in Syracuse • June 21-23 • Clinton Square
Strawberry Festival • June 22, 10am • Navarino Orchard
CNY Pride Festival and Parade • June 22, 11am parade, 12-5pm festival • Inner Harbor
Syracuse Jazz Fest • June 26-30 • Hanover and Clinton Square
Lavender Fest • July 6, 10am • 4690 Shepherds Rd, Cazanovia
St. Elias Middle Eastern Festival • July 11-14 • 4988 Onondaga Road
Syracuse Nationals • July 19-21 • NYS Fairgrounds
Dual downtown events (run concurrently):
M&T Bank Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival
Jazz and Wine Festival • July 26-28
46th Annual Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show 2024 • July 26-28 • Skaneateles, NY
X Visit Syracuse Hanover Square Thursdays • Dates not yet released • Hanover Square Downtown
Madison Bouckville Antique Week • May 31-June 2 AND August 12-18 • Rt 20 Bouckville, NY
The Skaneateles Festival • Live music events • August, various dates • Village of Skaneateles
St. George Macedonian Festival • August 2-4 • 5083 Onondaga Road
CNY Scottish Games • August 10, 9am-8pm • Long Branch Park, Liverpool
Syracuse Irish Festival • September 6-7 • Clinton Square
Strathmore Art on the Porches • September 7, 11am-5pm • Ruskin Ave
Golden Harvest Festival • September 7-8, 10am-5pm • Beaver Lake Nature Center
Festa Italiana Syracuse • September 13-15 • Corner of Montgomery and Washington Streets (in front of city hall)
Westcott Street Cultural Fair • September 22, parade at 12, festival 12:30-6:30 • Westcott Neighborhood
LaFayette Apple Festival • October 12-13 • 5330 Rowland Road, LaFayette
Syracuse Mets Home Games Check website for themed games April: 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 May: 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 28, 29, 30, 31 June: 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 July: 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 August: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 September: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Rosamond Gifford Zoo • Open every sinlge day • 10:00am - 4:30pm
Museums check websites for free admission days • Skä•noñh - Great Law of Peace Center • Everson Museum of Art • Museum of Science & Technology - MOST • Erie Canal Museum • Onondaga Historical Association
Theaters and stages: • The Palace Theatre Syracuse • Landmark Theatre • The Westcott Theater • The Oncenter • Syracuse Stage • Redhouse Theater • Manlius Art Cinema
Some trails, parks, and beaches: • Beaver Lake Nature Center (has lots of activities and programs!) • Clark Reservation • Green Lakes State Park • Sylvan Beach Amusement Park • Thornden Park • Erie Canal Trail • Creekwalk
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation • Find parks, beaches, activities, and historic sites here:
https://parks.ny.gov
Onondaga County Parks • Find parks, beaches, and activities here:
https://onondagacountyparks.com
Syracuse Parks & Rec • Find parks and activities here:
https://www.syr.gov/Departments/Parks-Recreation
The Great New York State Fair August 21 - September 2
⭐️Wednesday, August 21 Opening Day | Governors Day The state’s largest party begins! Join in on the opening day of the 2024 New York State Fair.
Free/reduced price/theme days: ⭐️Thursday, August 22 •Agriculture Career Day An opportunity to get young people excited about the many possibilities for future jobs in agriculture and give them a chance to learn about a wide variety of career options and connect directly with industry representatives.
•Student Youth Day Youth and Students under 18 years of age are admitted free on this day. ID showing date of birth may be requested.
⭐️Friday, August 23 •Pride Day The first state fair in America to host an official Pride Day to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.
•New Americans Day Witness approximately 100 people as they complete a long and challenging process to pledge their allegiance to the United States and become Americans. Ceremony will be held at Daniella’s Seafood & Pasta House in the Art & Home Center.
⭐️Monday, August 26 •Law Enforcement Day We honor the men and women of law enforcement in New York State with free admission to any active or retired law enforcement or corrections personnel who presents a badge or picture ID from the department from which they are or were employed.
⭐️Tuesday, August 27 •Fire & Rescue Day We honor the brave men and women of fire and emergency services agencies with free admission to any active or retired member of a fire department or emergency services organization who has a picture ID from that department or organization.
•Beef Day Celebrates the vibrant beef industry in New York State and pays tribute to the hardworking beef producers who work diligently to provide high quality and nutritious protein to the millions of beef-loving New Yorkers.
⭐️Wednesday, August 38 •Women's Day A mini-fair will be held from 11am to 4pm at the Chevy Court Pavilion featuring many advocacy groups for women… feel free to stop by to get information, learn, and ask any questions.
⭐️Thursday, August 29 •Armed Forces Day We celebrate all members of the military with free admission to any active duty or veteran with military identification (Military ID Card, form DD-214 or NYS Driver License, Learner Permit or non-driver ID card with a veteran designation).
•Dairy Day Celebrate the dairy industry and the delicious dairy beverage and food products made here in New York! As you “moove” through the Fairgrounds, thank a dairy farmer by visiting the Dairy Cow Birthing Center to witness the “udder” miracle of calves being born and see how cows are milked at the Milking Parlor in the Dairy Cattle Barn. For a refreshing treat, stop by the Dairy Products Building for a 25-cent glass of New York milk and view the 56th Annual Butter Sculpture or check out who won the “Best NY Milk, Best NY Cheese and Best NY Ice Cream Awards.” Join the fun at the Milkshake Contest at 10:30 a.m. and root for your favorite team as they compete to see who can create the tastiest milkshake. The day wraps up with the Dairy Day Parade at 6:00 p.m. at Chevy Court featuring representatives from New York’s great dairy industry as well as milk trucks, tractors and more.
⭐️Friday, August 30 •Native Americans Day We honor all members of Native American tribes with free admission on this day. ID is not required. Make sure to visit the Indian Village throughout the day for cultural performances and crafts.
⭐️Monday, September 2 •Labor Day On Labor Day, we honor the working women and men who make America strong. Join organized labor members as they lead a parade that steps off from the Expo Center at 10:30am. The parade route follows the perimeter of the building down Broadway, around Cayuga Avenue, and back to Iroquois.
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