Event list
Learn to Fish
September 12, Onondaga Lake Visitors Center
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is hosting an all-ages, all-level, all-abilities family-friendly, catch and release fishing event on Onondaga Lake in Onondaga County.This event is land-based, and no fishing license is necessary to attend and participate. DEC fishing rods are available for participants to use ...
Golden Harvest Festival
September 12 thru September 13, Beaver Lake Nature Center
September 12 & 13, 2026 | 10 AM to 5 PMJoin us for our 48th year!Enjoy a cherished Central New York tradition - Golden Harvest Festival. For over 40 years, this old-fashioned, country fair-style event has something for everyone! The Festival features live music and entertainment on three stages, nature games and crafts, great shopping with l ...
Golden Harvest Festival
September 13, Beaver Lake Nature Center
September 12 & 13, 2026 | 10 AM to 5 PMJoin us for our 48th year!Enjoy a cherished Central New York tradition - Golden Harvest Festival. For over 40 years, this old-fashioned, country fair-style event has something for everyone! The Festival features live music and entertainment on three stages, nature games and crafts, great shopping with l ...
Paw-ty in the Park
September 19, Jamesville Beach Park
Come to the park for a fun-filled day with your pup. Event will include adoptable dog parade, dog play areas, mobile grooming bus, food trucks, raffles, free treats, photo booth, vendors and more. All money collected from admission fees will be donated to local rescues.The event is hosted by Carm's Dog House Doggie Day Care & Grooming.
Trooper Trot 5K Run/Walk
September 20, Oneida Shores Park
10th Annual 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run to benefit the Amanda Anna Scholarship Fund. The fund was established in memory of Trooper Amanda Anna lost her life in the line of duty on May 26, 2012.5K Run/Walk - 9:30amKids 1 Mile Fun Run - 9:00am
Free Canoe Day Sponsored by Oswego Health
September 26, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join us as we wrap up our summer season with a Free Canoe Day on Beaver Lake. This is the last Saturday to enjoy a paddle on the lake and thanks to Oswego Health, the fee for canoe rentals is waived all day long! MORE INFO:
Canoes are available on a first-come, first-served basis from 9 AM to 3:30 PM, for one hour blocks. All boats mus ...
Sportsmen's Days
September 26 thru September 27, Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery
Held annually in celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day, Sportsmen's Days focuses on raising public awareness about the importance of the wise use of natural resources, promoting wildlife conservation and outdoor sports. Sponsors of Sportsmen’s Days include, Auburn Auto Group, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Bass Pro Shops, the NRA Founda ...
Sportsmen's Days
September 27, Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery
Held annually in celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day, Sportsmen's Days focuses on raising public awareness about the importance of the wise use of natural resources, promoting wildlife conservation and outdoor sports. Sponsors of Sportsmen’s Days include, Auburn Auto Group, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Bass Pro Shops, the NRA Founda ...
Fall Festival
October 3 thru October 4, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Celebrate all things fall with the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo on October 3-4 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.! This weekend-long festival brings together the Central New York area’s fall favorites, featuring creature chats, local vendors, autumnal activities, games (including corn hole, pumpkin bowling, ring toss, and Jenga), and, of course, fabulou ...
Fall Festival
October 4, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Celebrate all things fall with the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo on October 3-4 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.! This weekend-long festival brings together the Central New York area’s fall favorites, featuring creature chats, local vendors, autumnal activities, games (including corn hole, pumpkin bowling, ring toss, and Jenga), and, of course, fabulou ...
Zoo Boo
October 17 thru October 25, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Trick or treat with the animals!Join us for a "kooky-not-spooky" daytime Halloween celebration. The zoo transforms into a hauntingly fun destination for the whole family with trick-or-treat stations, creepy crawly animal encounters, keeper chats, games, activities, photo ops and costume parade! So, wear your costumes and bring your ...
Zoo Boo
October 18 thru October 25, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Trick or treat with the animals!Join us for a "kooky-not-spooky" daytime Halloween celebration. The zoo transforms into a hauntingly fun destination for the whole family with trick-or-treat stations, creepy crawly animal encounters, keeper chats, games, activities, photo ops and costume parade! So, wear your costumes and bring your ...
Zoo Boo
October 24 thru October 25, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Trick or treat with the animals!Join us for a "kooky-not-spooky" daytime Halloween celebration. The zoo transforms into a hauntingly fun destination for the whole family with trick-or-treat stations, creepy crawly animal encounters, keeper chats, games, activities, photo ops and costume parade! So, wear your costumes and bring your ...
Zoo Boo
October 25, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Trick or treat with the animals!Join us for a "kooky-not-spooky" daytime Halloween celebration. The zoo transforms into a hauntingly fun destination for the whole family with trick-or-treat stations, creepy crawly animal encounters, keeper chats, games, activities, photo ops and costume parade! So, wear your costumes and bring your ...