Event list
Advocates' 8th Annual Stroll & Roll 5K
May 16, Willow Bay at Onondaga Lake Park
You're invited to Advocates' 8th Annual Stroll & Roll 5Kon Saturday, May 16th!Check-In: 9:30 am | Race start: 10:00 am
This accessible 5K invites people of all ages and abilitiesto run, walk, stroll, or roll through the Onondaga Lake's beautifulcourse. All participants receive a commemorative race medal and a picniclunch immediately fo ...
Chargers Junior Invitational Regatta
May 16, Onondaga Lake Boathouse
The 25th annual Chargers Junior Invitational Regatta will take place at the Chargers Rowing Club Boathouse on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Public parking is available at Long Branch Park.
Heritage Breed Week
May 16, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Come learn about the Heritage Breeds of livestock at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo! Many of these traditional livestock breeds have been replaced with “improved” ones for modern animal agriculture. This means there has been a massive loss of genetic livestock diversity. As a result, the genes of Heritage Breeds are valuable for agricultural heritage ...
Walk with a Doc
May 16, Onondaga Lake Park
Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interestedin taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. You’ll take a few minutes to learnabout a current health topic from a healthcare provider, then spend the rest ofthe hour enjoying a healthy walk and fun conversation. It’s a great way to getout, get active, and enjoy all the benefits that com ...
50th Annual Hobie Cat Madcatter Regatta
May 16 thru May 17, Oneida Shores Park
Hobie Cat Fleet 204 is based on Oneida Lake and made up of people from around the Syracuse and Central New York area. Fleet 204 received its charter in 1976, and annually hosts a Hobie Point’s Regatta known as Madcatter the weekend before Memorial Day each May at Oneida Shores Park.
50th Annual Hobie Cat Madcatter Regatta
May 17, Oneida Shores Park
Hobie Cat Fleet 204 is based on Oneida Lake and made up of people from around the Syracuse and Central New York area. Fleet 204 received its charter in 1976, and annually hosts a Hobie Point’s Regatta known as Madcatter the weekend before Memorial Day each May at Oneida Shores Park.
Creative Writing Group
May 17, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join us for an hour of dedicated writing time. Bring your current writing project or start a new one! All genres are welcome: poetry, novels, short stories, nature journaling, etc. No pressure to stay the full hour or share your work. Prompts will be available if interested.Free with Park admission ($5/vehicle).
GiGi's 5K
May 17, Long Branch Park at Onondaga Lake Park
Join GiGi's Playhouse Syracuse on 05/17/2026, for the GiGi’s5K — Dash for Down syndrome! Running? Walking? Pushing a stroller? Rolling? Or justcoming to support? You’re welcome at the GiGi’s 5K. When you register for theGiGi’s 5K, you’re not just signing up to walk or run. Every participantbecomes a fundraiser, helping support FR ...