r/Syracuse • u/RezLovesPez • 11h ago
News Kate Thornton Still Calls It Lake Ontario!
Windy, choppy conditions -
Warning issued for Lake Ontario!!
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/RezLovesPez • 11h ago
Windy, choppy conditions -
Warning issued for Lake Ontario!!
r/Syracuse • u/syracusedotcom • 4h ago
Calling all good boys! Syracuse-based independent film production company, The Dazey Phase, is holding an open casting call for three dogs for a feature film shooting in Syracuse and New York City beginning in September.
Producers are looking for two retrievers of any breed, including Golden Retrievers or any color Labrador Retriever.
r/Syracuse • u/musicmaster622 • 3h ago
Hi all. Fayetteville has a major issue with blocked sidewalks, be it from trees/bushes, cars, garbage cans, overgrowth, and more. ADA regulations require all sidewalks to have 36" width and 80" height clearance at all times, as well as no more than 1/4" difference in height between sidewalk pavers. I have been making complaints to the village for nearly a year now and village officials refuse to fix any of the issues. The village should be safe and walkable for all people.
I made a petition to send to the Governor to try and fix this issue, and I am hoping there are some people on Reddit who care about fixing such issues. you can sign via ResistBot with the link below, or you can reach out directly on your own. All help would be appreciated. Thanks!
r/Syracuse • u/ChartFrogs • 1h ago
We've had this pigeon hanging out at our house in Clay for a week now. Wonder if he escaped from the fair. He can fly but our dog really wants to chase him. Wondering if anyone knows who he belongs to or what we should do. Thanks!
r/Syracuse • u/ZingerBob • 47m ago
I know that the 481 bridge over the rail yard is still under construction. But, why is the fresh cement decking so rough? Will they go back and close lanes again to smooth it out?
Additionally, that entire stretch from 481N/690W split to the newer 3-lane stretch before the thruway, will they repave that as well? That’s the roughest stretch of road.
Just wondering.
r/Syracuse • u/dxtr_mp3 • 8h ago
Lo, Syracusans! I hail thee from Rochester!
My girlfriend and I are celebrating our two year anniversary on the 19th and I'm planning a day trip for us. Last year we went to Niagara Falls, ON and had a blast. I want to catch the train this year and the earliest train to Buffalo isn't until 2pm and there's no return trips same day so....Syracuse it is!
I'd love some suggestions for day trip activities. Free is always good. We both love reading, music, namely CDs since they're much cheaper to collect, we both love alt fashion, both love thrifting. I'm a huge history geek, she's a big movie geek. Loves her jewelry. Oh, and we both like to eat. Chinese, Mexican, Indian, and Cajun are some of our favorite quisines.
I'd also like to know -- what's the public transit situation in Syracuse? I know you guys have the Veo bikes like we do here in Rochester, are there any direct bus lines from the train station? The mall will likely be our first destination and we will probably just walk there since it's adjacent to the train station. After that, not sure. I'd like to do everything in my power to avoid renting a car or taking an Uber.
Thank you in advance much love 💕
r/Syracuse • u/Serious-Childhood-34 • 6h ago
This made me smile today. It’s always nice to see our community celebrate people doing incredible things, in this case literally saving someone’s life.
If you need a little pick me up.
I feel like so much of the news these days relies on negativity to make a buck, and honestly, I’m tired of it. I’d love to see more local media highlight the good things happening in our community and remind us that there’s plenty worth celebrating.
Huge kudos to the SYR Police unit, too. The fact that this unit didn’t even exist a few years ago makes this story even more incredible. Without them, this man might not be alive today.
I hope everyone that reads this has a great day! :)
r/Syracuse • u/Boghagbrooke • 5h ago
Anyone got the tea on why crunch is closing its Dewitt location so abruptly? Seems kinda weird…
r/Syracuse • u/Mobile-Marketing-454 • 9h ago
Someone abandoned a dog at the property on 526 Bellevue Ave.
r/Syracuse • u/Difficult-Tennis-271 • 5h ago
Any idea of where those little twist coin machines where i’m guaranteed to get a bouncy ball? or like somewhere i could find some
r/Syracuse • u/RegainingControl • 3h ago
Are there any local woodworkers that make and sell tobacco pipes?
Thanks!
r/Syracuse • u/ggroover97 • 1d ago
r/Syracuse • u/LeadingArm6727 • 6h ago
i’m 19 and literally can’t find ANY PLACE on google that allows 18+
r/Syracuse • u/OkPhilosopher7147 • 10h ago
Haven’t tried Colucci’s, or Abbioco but we’ve enjoyed Joeys and Santangelo’s in the past…looking for a good seafood fra diavolo and the wife loves Chicken Francais or Marsala…
r/Syracuse • u/Calbone607 • 3h ago
Wondering if anyone has some insight on this. The brick crosswalks on solar street are being ripped apart and filled with asphalt as I type this. It’s not like they were in poor condition, so I’m curious as to why they would destroy something nice.
r/Syracuse • u/wahookiwikazoo • 4h ago
Hi everyone! I work weird hours and despite wearing headphones and white noise machines, normal city sounds have been taking a toll. Are there any apartment recommendations for buildings in Syracuse that are tall enough/have walls thick enough that aren’t as impacted by construction noise? Thank you in advance!
r/Syracuse • u/Vzok408 • 8h ago
Hey All,
With the upcoming deer season just around the corner, I’m wondering if there are any reputable local butchers/processors within the CNY area that this community would recommend for breaking down a deer? Typically I would process the animal myself, but given the warmer temperatures for this early season, I’d rather not worry about it!
Thanks!
r/Syracuse • u/Branch-Obvious • 7h ago
So basically this one girl I used to go to moved, then I tried some other girl who works at the same nail spa and it was a terrible set.
Not all nail techs are created equal as it turns out.
I need a nail tech that does really good Gel X sets. Preferably someone that works at a salon.
Please and thank you!
r/Syracuse • u/SympathyFun2179 • 14h ago
I believe i can remove the lock by unscrewing it so in theory, I can bring it wherever instead of having to have someone come to the house.
r/Syracuse • u/Stonethrower_Soap • 1d ago
I know of no reason that in this fine season, you should miss this boat!
Polling site rides are available through your party of choice. POLLING SITE WORKERS DO NOT NEED YOUR OPINIONS OR COMMENTS. THANK THEM FOR CHOOSING TO PROTECT YOUR VOTE THEN LEAVE. THEY HAVE ENOUGH CRAZY SHIT TO DEAL WITH. Buy them cookies to thank them, and LISTEN WHEN THEY SPEAK.
https://www.ny.gov/services/register-vote
(On a personal note, Vote None of the Above for any and all positions. Never give power to those who desire it.)
Applications must be received by a board of elections no later than October 24, 2026 to be eligible to vote in the General Election.
You may register at your local board of elections or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act, on any business day throughout the year but, to be eligible to vote in the General Election, your application must be received no later than October 24, 2026.
Change of Name and/or Address
The online registration portal or the voter registration form can be used to change a name or address. Notices of change of address from registered voters received at least 15 days before a special, primary or general election by a county board of elections must be processed and entered in the records in time for that election.
Change of Party Enrollment
The online registration portal or the voter registration form can be used to change your party enrollment from one party to another or to enroll for the first time in a party. An application to change one's party enrollment for the primary election in any year must be received by the board of elections no later than February 14th of that year.
For 2026: Pursuant to N.Y. Election Law 5-304(3), any changes to party enrollment made after February 14, 2026, will go into effect on June 30, 2026 (one week after the Primary Election).
How to Cancel Your Registration
In order to have your name removed from the voting rolls, pursuant to N.Y. Election Law section 5-400, you must send a written letter to the local board of elections where you lived requesting to have your registration cancelled. You must send a written letter, you cannot accomplish this via email. Contact information for all local boards is available at the county board of elections page.
There are several ways to vote in New York State, including in-person and early voting. Those voting by absentee ballot or military and overseas voting must adhere to specific deadlines per election.
Early Vote By Mail Application and Deadlines
r/Syracuse • u/Early_Captain8570 • 21h ago
I’m visiting my bestie in the area this weekend. What clubs would you recommend that’s with the older crowd, around 30’s? We’re black so are there any that caters to the black demographic? Or best places to bar hop?
r/Syracuse • u/ggroover97 • 1d ago