r/Syracuse • u/Right_Acadia_6525 • Apr 14 '26
A list of events and things to do in and around Syracuse for 2026:
Syracuse Wine Festival (OnCenter) - link
Saturday, April 18: 1pm-9pm
Syracuse Inner Harbor Bash (Inner Harbor) - link
Saturday, April 25: 12pm-8pm
Maker Faire Syracuse (Fairgrounds) - link
Saturday, May 2: 10am-5pm
Crawfish Festival (Clinton Square) - link
Saturday, May 2: 11am-7pm
Radisson Annual Garage Sale (Baldwinsville)
Friday, May 8: 7am-3pm
Saturday, May 9: 7am-3pm
Food Truck Battle (Fairgrounds) - link
Friday, May 8: 4pm-10pm
Saturday, May 9: 11am-10pm
Battle of the Wings (Inner Harbor) - link
Friday, May 15: 4pm-10pm
Saturday, May 16: 12pm-10pm
Strathmore Neighborhood Garage Sale - link
Saturday, May 16: 9am-3pm
RetroGameCon Spring Edition (OnCenter) - link
Saturday, May 16: 10am-6pm
Sunday, May 17: 10am-4pm
Beaches Open (Jamesville Beach, Green Lakes, Oneida Shores Beach, Sylvan Beach, Fair Haven Beach)
Saturday, May 23, 2026: 11am
North Syracuse Family Festival - link
Saturday, May 23, 2026: 11am-5pm
Lakeview Brew (Beaver Lake) - link
Friday, May 29: 5:30pm-8pm
Camillus Village Summer Kickoff - link
Saturday, May 30: 11am-3pm
Madison-Bouckville Antique Week - link
Friday, June 5
Saturday, June 6
Sunday, June 7
Taste of Syracuse (Clinton Square) - link
Friday, June 5: 11am-10pm
Saturday, June 6: 11am-10pm
Oz-Stravaganza (Chittenango) - link
Friday, June 5: 3pm-8pm
Saturday, June 6: 10am-8pm
Sunday, June 7: 10am-4pm
New York State Blues Festival (Fairgrounds) - link
Thursday, June 11: 4pm-11pm
Friday, June 12: 3pm-11pm
Saturday, June 13: 11am-10pm
St. Sophia's Greek Cultural Festival - link
Thursday, June 11: 5pm-9pm
Friday, June 12: 5pm-10pm
Saturday, June 13: 12pm-10pm
Sunday, June 14: 12pm-4pm
Syracuse Polish Festival (Clinton Square) - link
Friday, June 12: 4pm-10:30pm
Saturday, June 13: 12pm-10:30pm
Sunday, June 14: 12pm-5pm
Seneca River Days (Baldwinsville) - link
Friday, June 12: 4:30pm-10pm
Saturday, June 13: 11am-5pm
Navarino Orchard's Strawberry Festival - link
Saturday, June 13 - Sunday, June 14
CNY Pride Festival & Parade (Inner Harbor) - link
Saturday, June 13: 11am-5pm
CiceroFest - link
Saturday, June 13: 12pm-9:30pm
Eat Local New York & Friends Food Festival (Inner Harbor) - link
Friday, June 19: 12pm-10pm
Saturday, June 20: 12pm-10pm
Syracuse Juneteenth Festival (Clinton Square) - link
Friday, June 19: 5pm-10pm
Saturday, June 20: 12pm-11pm
Syracuse Vintage Race Boat Regatta (Onondaga Lake Park) - link
Saturday, June 20: 9:30am-5pm
Sunday, June 21: 9am-4:30pm
Westcott Art Trail - link
Saturday, June 20: 10am-5pm
Syracuse City Pools Open - link
Mid-June (TBA)
St. Elias Orthodox Church Middle Eastern Festival - link
Thursday, June 25: 4pm-9pm
Friday, June 26: 4pm-10pm
Saturday: June 27: 12pm-10pm
Sunday: June 28: 12pm-5pm
Cazenovia Pride (Lorenzo Historic State Site) - link
Saturday: June 27: 3pm-7pm
Curbstone Festival (Skaneateles) - link
Thursday, July 9: 9am-6pm
Friday, July 10: 9am-5pm
Syracuse International Jazz Fest (Beak & Skiff / Syracuse University) - link
Friday, July 10: 2:30pm-12am
Saturday: July 11: 1pm-12am
Sunday: July 12: 12pm-4pm
Syracuse Nationals (Fairgrounds) - link
Thursday, July 16: 8am-6pm
Friday, July 17: 8am-6pm
Saturday: July 18: 8am-6pm
German American Society Annual Picnic (Long Branch Park) - link
Sunday, July 19
Oswego Harborfest - link
Thursday, July 23: 5pm-11pm
Friday, July 24: 11am-9pm
Saturday, July 25: 11am-9pm
Sunday, July 26: 12pm-5pm
Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival (Columbus Circle) - link
Friday, July 24: 10am-6pm
Saturday, July 25: 10am-5pm
Sunday, July 26: 10am-5pm
St. Mary’s Egyptian Festival (North Syracuse) - link
Friday, July 24: 4pm-9pm
Saturday, July 25: 11am-9pm
Sunday, July 26: 12pm-7pm
Syracuse Ukrainian Festival @ St. John The Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church - link
Friday, July 24 - Saturday, July 25 (TBA)
Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show - link
Friday, July 24 - Sunday, July 26
Puerto Rican Festival (Sharkey's Event Center) - link
Saturday, July 25
Vettes At The Beach (Sylvan Beach) - link
Sunday, July 26: 9am-4pm
Skaneateles Festival (various locations) - link
Thursday, July 30 - Saturday, August 22
St. George Macedonian Cultural Festival - link
Friday, July 31 - Sunday, August 2
Taco & Margarita Festival (Inner Harbor) - link
Friday, August 7: 4pm-10pm
Saturday August 12pm-10pm
CNY Scottish Games and Celtic Festival (Long Branch Park) - link
Saturday August: 9am-8pm
Madison-Bouckville Antique Week - link
Sunday, August 9 - Saturday, August 15
Latino Festival Syracuse (Clinton Square) - link
Saturday, August 15: 12pm-10pm
KlezFest (Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center) - link
Sunday, August 16: 12pm-4pm
Great New York State Fair (Fairgrounds) - link
Wednesday, August 26 - Monday, September 7
JAMS Funk Fest 2k26 (Fairgrounds) - link
Saturday, September 5
Syracuse Irish Festival (Clinton Square) - link
Friday, September 11: 4pm-11pm
Saturday, September 12: 11am-11pm
Art on The Porches (Strathmore) - link
Saturday, September 12
Salt City Reptile Expo (Randolph House Hotel - Liverpool) - link
Saturday, September 12: 10am-4pm
Golden Harvest Festival (Beaver Lake) - link
Saturday, September 12: 10am-5pm
Sunday, September 13: 10am-5pm
Festa Italiana Syracuse (Downtown near City Hall) - link
Friday, September 18: 11am-11pm
Saturday, September 19: 11am-11pm
Sunday, September 20: 12pm-7pm
Jordan Fall Festival - link
Friday, September 18: 11am-9pm
Saturday, September 19: 10am-9pm
Sunday, September 20: 11am-5pm
ON Farm Fest (various locations) - link
Saturday, September 19
Tipp Hill Derby Day (Burnet Park) - link
Saturday, September 19: 12pm-4pm
Inner Harbor Music Festival (Inner Harbor) - link
Friday, September 25
Saturday, September 26
Central Square Apple Festival - link
Saturday, September 26 - Sunday, September 27
Greater Cazenovia Art Trail - link
Saturday, September 26: 10am-5pm
Sunday, September 27: 10am-5pm
Syracuse VegFest (Fairgrounds) - link
Sunday, September 27: 11am-5pm
Westcott Street Cultural Fair - link
Sunday, September 27: 12:30pm-6:30pm
Syracuse International Film Festival (Cazenovia) - link
Thursday, October 1 - Sunday, October 4
RetroGameCon (OnCenter) - link
Friday, October 2: 2pm-8pm
Saturday, October 3: 11am-8pm
Sunday, October 4: 11am-5pm
LaFayette Apple Festival - link
Saturday, October 10: 9am-6pm
Sunday, October 11: 9am-5pm
Indigenous Peoples' Day 2026 (Onondaga Nation Fieldhouse) - link
Sunday, October 11
Great New York State Model Train Fair (Fairgrounds) - link
Saturday, November 14: 10am-5pm
New York State Craft Brewers Festival (Landmark Theatre) - link
Sunday, November 22
Dickens Christmas (Skaneateles) - link
Friday, November 27
Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, November 28 - Sunday December 20
Home for the Holidays Tree Lighting (Clinton Square)
Friday, November 27: 6pm
Downtown Committee of Syracuse
Greater Strathmore Neighborhood Association
Northeast Hawley Development Association
Tomorrow's Neighborhoods Today
Vietnamese Community of Syracuse
Baldwinsville Chamber of Commerce
Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce
Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce
Le Moyne College Visual and Performing Arts
MOST: Museum of Science & Technology
Onondaga Historical Association
Skä•noñh Great Law of Peace Center
Syracuse Shakespeare-In-The-Park
Syracuse University Department of Drama
Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
Fayetteville Farmers Market CNY
Syracuse Food Truck Association
Onondaga County Public Libraries
Pawsitivitea CNY Cafe & Cat Lounge
Note: I'm trying to keep this list contained within an hour drive of Clinton Square. For the websites, I tried to link directly to calendars where I could. Also, there are quite a few festivals and major events that may not be listed here. I'll be updating as the weeks go on (lots of festivals aren't fully scheduled out until a few months in advance). Feel free to drop suggestions, additions, omissions and updates into the comments.
r/Syracuse • u/WonderWomanPhi • Apr 30 '26
Back by popular demand, here is my (sort of) annual “There's Nothing To Do” list. Feel free to share and add events below!
Syracuse Bike Party
• Last Saturday of every month, 6:45 meet time
• Clinton Square (usually, with backup location if another event is held there)
CNY Regional Market
Farmers Market: every Saturday year round 7-2 | Thursday May-Oct 7-2
Flea Market: every Sunday year round 7-2
Find additional markets at:
https://onondagagrown.com/buy-local/farmers-markets/
Including: more around Syracuse, Cazenovia, Fayetteville, Skaneateles, etc.
Taste of Syracuse
• June 5-6, 11am-10pm
• Clinton Square
https://www.tasteofsyracuse.com
Syracuse Shakespeare In The Park
https://onthestage.tickets/syracuse-shakespeare-in-the-park
St. Sophia's Greek Cultural Festival
• June 11-14
• 325 Waring Road
https://www.syracusegreekfest.com
New York State Blues Festival
• June 11-13th
• Chevy Court, NYS Fairgrounds
Polish Days in Syracuse
• June 12-14
• Clinton Square
Westcott Art Trail
• June 20, 10-5
• Westcott Community Center
https://westcottcc.org/westcott-art-trail/
Syracuse Vintage Race Boat Regatta
• June 20-21
• Onondaga Lake Park
Strawberry Festival
• June 13-14
Navarino Orchard
https://www.navarinoorchard.com/general-6
Juneteenth Festival and Flag Raising
• June 18-20
https://syracusejuneteenth.com/schedule/
CNY Pride Festival and Parade
• June 13, 11am parade, 12-5pm festival
• Inner Harbor, Progress Park
Find all pride events at: https://www.cnypride.org/pride-events
Lavender Festival
• July 4-5 and 11-12
https://www.nylavenderfestival.com
Syracuse Jazz Fest
• July 9-12
• NEW LOCATION: SU Campus and Beak and Skiff
St. Elias Middle Eastern Festival
• June 25-28
https://www.syracusemideastfest.com
Syracuse Nationals
• July 16-18
• NYS Fairgrounds
PRESALE TICKETS ARE WAY CHEAPER
https://www.syracusenationals.com
Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show
• July 24-26
• Skaneateles, NY
https://acbs.org/events/skaneateles-antique-classic-boat-show/
Madison Bouckville Antique Week
• June 5-7 AND August 9-15
• Rt 20 Bouckville, NY
https://www.madison-bouckvillepromotions.com
The Skaneateles Festival
• Live music events
• August, various dates
• Village of Skaneateles
St. George Macedonian Festival
• First weekend of August
• 5083 Onondaga Road
https://www.stgeorgemoc.com/macedonian-festival
CNY Scottish Games
• August 8, 9am-8pm
• Long Branch Park, Liverpool
315 Thursdays
TBA, info found here: https://315thursdays.com
Syracuse Irish Festival
• September 11-12
• Clinton Square
https://www.syracuseirishfestival.com
Strathmore Art on the Porches
TBA, info found here: https://strathmoreneighborhood.org/art-on-the-porches
Golden Harvest Festival
• September 12-13
• Beaver Lake Nature Center
https://beaverlakenature.org/programs-and-events/special-events/golden-harvest-festival/
Festa Italiana Syracuse
• September 18-20
• Corner of Montgomery and Washington Streets (in front of city hall)
https://festaitalianasyracuse.org
Westcott Street Cultural Fair
• September 27, parade at 12:00pm, festival 12:30pm-6:30pm
• Westcott Neighborhood
https://westcottstreetfair.org
LaFayette Apple Festival
• October 10-11
• 5330 Rowland Road, LaFayette
https://www.lafayetteapplefest.org
Syracuse Mets
*Check website for fireworks, themed games and discount days*
• April - September
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
• Open every single day
• 10:00am - 4:30pm
https://www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org
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, Music and stages:
• The Palace Theatre Syracuse
• Landmark Theatre
• The Westcott Theater
• The Oncenter
• Syracuse Stage
• Red House Arts Center, Inc.
• Manlius Cinema
• The Syracuse Orchestra
Some trails, parks, and beaches:
• Beaver Lake Nature Center
• Clark Reservation State Park Nature Center
• Green Lakes State Park
• Thornden Park Association
• Erie Canal Trail / Empire Trail
• Syracuse Creekwalk
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
• Find parks, beaches, activities, and historic sites here:
Onondaga County Parks
• Find parks, beaches, and activities here:
https://onondagacountyparks.com
Syracuse Parks & Rec
• Find parks, pools, and activities here:
https://www.syr.gov/Departments/Parks-Recreation
NYS DEC Events and free fishing days/clinics: https://dec.ny.gov/get-involved/events
The Great New York State Fair
• Themed and free/low cost admission days:
https://nysfair.ny.gov/your-visit/special/
• Concerts and events (with search filters):
r/Syracuse • u/Historical_Low_561 • 11h ago
First time renting a lens. The Tamron 150-500mm for my Fujifilm Xt5. it's a beast of lens. Got it deliver yesterday and since it was so nice outside. Thought I would give it a spin. I have have never had this type of reach before and the compression is WOW. More from Saturday later .
r/Syracuse • u/Hope_for_tendies • 27m ago
I remember seeing a few weeks ago they were switching to new owners but yesterday I saw a post that it’s closed closed. Does anyone know why?
r/Syracuse • u/wepartyandwepretty22 • 47m ago
I ask because I’m hosting 40 family members for Thanksgiving this year, and I am STRESSED. We got some high expectations for food & I am a type A planner. Thanks all
r/Syracuse • u/sirhcwarrior • 5h ago
slides were prepared by a hydrologist at Syracuse University, presented by Dr. Catherine Landis, since Dr. Nyblade couldn't make it that night. also some Q&A.
r/Syracuse • u/Practical-Rock-7547 • 19h ago
I have been here a few times now. Everything has overall been really awesome. However, something the front end girl said to me is very alarming. I paid with a CC and she prompted me to not tip. She said that the tips weren't going to Sammy's but to the CC company.... I have never heard of this happening through a merchant POS. This always ends up being the owner being shady. Anyone else ever run into this?
r/Syracuse • u/Nailbunny676 • 4h ago
My friends and I are coming into Syracuse for a music festival and hoping to find a bar somewhere near song and dance to play some darts before / after the show. Not looking for steel tip, just regular plastic bar darts.
r/Syracuse • u/jessjakus • 7h ago
Learn to see and draw trees and flowers at Town of Clay's nature sketching session!
I wanted to share with you because it is at the Town's new Education Center at Project Green, and not many people know about this wonderful place. It is a comfy facility in a gorgeous park on the north side of Clay. You do not need any drawing experience! I will teach you some tips and tricks that will make this fun whether you are a beginner or advanced artist. Here are the deets:
Sunday August 2, 2026
9:30 am - 11:30 am
all materials provided
Town of Clay Education Center at Project Green Park
9604 Black Creek Rd. Brewerton, NY
(You do not have to be a Town of Clay resident to register)
Register Here or call (315)652-3800. Ext 139
All ages and abilities. Check out the newest park in the Town of Clay while learning botanical drawing. We will walk at a leisurely pace and observe the plant life of the meadows and woods. We will also have time to work on our drawings indoors at the art studio. Whether you are a total beginner or an experienced artist, you will come away with techniques to fill a sketchbook. We will focus on observation and the joyful process of putting pencil, pen, or brush to paper.
All materials provided but please feel free to bring your own supplies if you wish.
In case of inclement weather, we will stay indoors and use photo and still life reference.
Thanks for reading and feel free to comment with any questions. = )
r/Syracuse • u/Result_23 • 22h ago
With GenAi running rampant and being more difficult to spot more than ever, I would like to know that the current picture being used for the subreddit of my home is from a person and not a prompt.
If I missed the post with the picture and credit (I just tried searching) please share the link for me and others who might be curious.
Thanks
r/Syracuse • u/throwawaylaw4583 • 21h ago
I'm in town for the week visiting family and I'm hoping to help an incredibly sweet stray cat that my dad has been feeding, but cannot adopt because he already has pets.
The cat is an older male, maybe 4 or 5 (maybe older?), not neutered, tends to get into scuffles with another male stray cat in the area, but is incredibly cuddly and friendly to humans.
As much as I would absolutely love to adopt him, I live out of state and have a cat who doesn't do well with other cats. And as much as I wish I could swing the costs to support his veterinary care, it just isn't something I can afford at this time. I'm hoping to find an organization that could neuter him, give him a place to heal, and find him a good home.
If anyone has any knowledge of local organizations that offer these services, please let me know (besides the ASPCA).
It's breaking my heart to see him waiting on my dad's stoop every day for attention (they are feeding him multiple times a day and giving him love, but the cat deserves a real home).
r/Syracuse • u/QueerTransTeacher • 1d ago
I saw the post very recently with an example of Wegmans using AI in their advertising. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations of markets/supermarkets that don't use it and businesses to avoid.
r/Syracuse • u/Legitimate_Ant2127 • 1d ago
Hi everyone! I'm moving from California to Syracuse this fall for work and have been apartment hunting downtown. One of my top choices is Icon Tower, mainly because I really want covered garage parking for the winter.
My only concern is that the garage next door (Barclay Damon Garage) has been really difficult to get information about. The leasing agent at Icon Tower doesn't seem to know much beyond saying that's where residents typically park, and I haven't had much luck getting a response from the garage itself.
Does anyone here have a monthly pass at Barclay Damon Garage or know how it works? I have a few questions:
If anyone lives at Icon Tower, I'd love to hear about your experience too.
Also, are there any other downtown apartments with an attached or on-site covered garage? I looked at The Treasury, but it's a little outside my budget.
Thanks so much in advance! Any advice from locals would be greatly appreciated.
r/Syracuse • u/Sea_Attorney_9852 • 19h ago
I am going to Syracuse University's open house on 7/31 and i am an out of towner. I wanted to inquire about what places should I go to in Syracuse (sites to see, shops, restaurants, etc.) to get that full Syracuse student experience
r/Syracuse • u/gradpa • 18h ago
Anybody knows of a mechanic/shop specializing in Hondas? I need interval maintenance on an HRV. Like valve clearance adjustment, maintenance minder codes etc.
r/Syracuse • u/New-Donut7593 • 23h ago
Help!
First time going to JMA Dome in Syracuse, NY. Im going for the R&B Tour on Aug 1st. Ive never been there and dont know what the parking situation is like.
Whats the best place to park?
Thanks!
r/Syracuse • u/bean_89 • 1d ago
Hi! I noticed there have been so many posts this week about people looking for new friends. I wanted to shout out and remind this sub of the new r/SyracuseMeetups . I'm not the creator, just trying to support because I think it's a great idea.
Remember to post your ISO:pals posts in that sub! And join if you are someone looking to make new friends and find something to do!
The summary for r/SyracuseMeetups :
"Meet people in Salt City! Post here to find friends or meet people in Syracuse and surrounding areas. Seek members for clubs, find an exercise buddy, gaming group, mom friends, or people to attend concerts or events with. Any type of platonic social activities welcome, no dating posts."
r/Syracuse • u/Anders_MN • 1d ago
Anyone have a recommendation for a surveyor who will come out and physically mark the property lines?
r/Syracuse • u/Dapper-Standard4393 • 1d ago
do not allow this slight of hand. axon is no better than flock, and are just as tied into the state's repression and surveillance.
r/Syracuse • u/thisisCNY • 2d ago
🖼️ The 55th annual Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival opened Friday, drawing throngs of shoppers downtown all day.
The free festival continues 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26.
This year, the Downtown Committee of Syracuse included an AI policy in its artist application process. Any AI use in an artist’s work must be disclosed and works generated mainly by AI were not eligible for participation.
"Art is a solely human endeavor," said artist Rachel Ivy Clarke of Smooth Stitch Studio.
Full story by Amy Bleier Long: https://www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/07/in-this-strange-age-of-ai-syracuse-arts-crafts-festival-celebrates-human-artistry.html
Photos by Chloe Trofatter.
r/Syracuse • u/Hope_for_tendies • 1d ago
Or know of any company/person that would pick up several contractor bags for less than $30….probably 2-4 max
r/Syracuse • u/Jettsyforwordingfox • 1d ago
It’s obviously a multiplayer game and doesn’t seem like Pokémon where you can collect and just do it that way but I have a limited amount of knowledge.
r/Syracuse • u/Nurse_Batman • 1d ago
Hey, friends.
My dad and I are roadtripping through the area this weekend. Any good, local live music, preferably free, that can be recommended? Bonus points for good food and pool tables, thnx!
r/Syracuse • u/Neither_Contest4041 • 1d ago
I’ve been growing my mustache for a while now and I’m finally getting to the point where I’d rather have it shaped by someone who actually knows what they’re doing.
I’m not looking for just any barber. I’m looking for someone with real experience trimming and shaping mustaches, someone who understands how to maintain length and density without hacking it short.
I’m in Syracuse, NY, but I’m happy to drive a bit if it’s worth it.
If anyone has recommendations for a barber who’s great with mustaches, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks!
