The Connected Herkimer County Teams, representing Central Valley, Dolgeville, Herkimer and Mount Markham, are inviting families from across Herkimer County to join them for an evening of fun, connection and community at the Connected Herkimer County Carnival on Thursday, July 30 at ARC Park in Herki...

The Utica Maennerchor will host its annual Bavarian Festival on July 17 from 5 - 10 p.m. and July 18 from 3 - 10 p.m. at the club, 5535 Flanagan Rd., Marcy. This event features great food, terrific entertainment and fun for the entire family. The festival starts on Friday night with the traditional ...

The Erie Canal Museum has teamed up with cultural sites and breweries across the state to develop a summer-long cycling series along the Erie Canal titled “Beers, Bikes & Barges.” The goal of this series is to showcase the Erie Canal’s diverse history, the Empire State Trail and the unique breweries...

Looking for something fun to do while out and about this summer? How about Bug Week in Connecticut? UConn Extension is excited to celebrate Bug Week 2026, July 12 - 18, with hands-on educational programs and family-friendly events across Connecticut that highlight the fascinating world of insects an...

Farmstead 1868 will host its annual Cazenovia Lavender Festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 4690 Shephards Rd., Cazenovia. The two-day festival turns the family farm into a weekend destination with lavender fields, live music, artisan vendors, wellness workshops,...

Step back in time and experience a living piece of New York’s maritime heritage! The iconic Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief , a full-scale replica of the vessel that inaugurated the Erie Canal in 1825, is returning to Little Falls as part of its exciting “Back to Buffalo” Tour. After its triumphant Bic...

The Adirondack Railroad Beer & Wine Trains are getting ready to roll in for a new season. In addition to the Utica Beer & Wine Train, two new offerings will be available in 2026: the Old Forge Ales on Rails and the Tupper Lake Taps & Tracks. The original Utica Beer & Wine Train departs Union Station...

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Adirondack Harvest Festival at the Essex County Fairgrounds in Westport, NY. Enjoy the harvest season and learn about Adirondack agriculture on Sept. 19 from noon - 5 p.m. This family-friendly event is free to enter, features a large farmers market, live music, ...

Though this writer brings almost 100% Old World genetics to the table, sadly, that doesn’t include any ancestors from the Emerald Isle. Still, St. Patrick’s Day is an irresistible day of fun and merrymaking. It is beloved by those in the New World who can trace their lineage back through Ellis Islan...

Maple syrup is the sweet nectar of maple trees. Legend has it that maple syrup was first discovered centuries ago by Native Americans during a time when food was scarce. As the legend goes, they noticed a squirrel drinking “water” from a maple tree, and that squirrel had a lot of energy. They determ...

“Don’t forget: I’m also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.” – “Notting Hill” That quote lives on in infamy as a GIF in the internet age. Even if you haven’t seen the classic Julia Roberts vehicle “Notting Hill,” you’ve likely seen the meme gracing many a group chat. It’...

Tax season, which begins in January and ends in April with the tax-filing deadline (tax day falls on April 15), can be a stressful time for people in the U.S. Individuals and businesses are required by law to file their income tax returns with the federal government and either await a refund or pay ...

Thanksgiving is celebrated each autumn and often serves as the entry point to the holiday season. Tradition plays a large role in Thanksgiving celebrations, as families incorporate many customs into their celebrations that some believe were once tied to the earliest Thanksgiving meals. But the truth...

Three generations gather to celebrate history and prepare firewood. We think of Grandpa as we buzz wood yet again. Years have gone by but the old 1938 Allis Chalmers WC still hums the buzz saw from Grandpa’s gravel pit. More than machines and more than winter fuel, we celebrate memories and shared l...

The sixth annual Schuyler County Growin’ Around the Glen Farm Tour returns Sept. 27. Schuyler Co.’s finest farms are once more opening their doors to the public, offering tours, tastings, demonstrations, apple picking, shopping and opportunities to meet the farm animals. Now is the perfect time to g...