Ithaca Loves Teachers Festival 2025

In 2025 we're celebrating 20 years! In February, over mid-winter break, the Ithaca area businesses & attractions unite to host a community-wide celebration honoring preK-12 educators with over 150 activities, discounts, and events throughout Tompkins County. It's our way of saying thanks to educators everywhere for all of your hard work and dedication! It's easy. In January 2025 we'll share a list of special offers and deals to browse. Ithaca Loves Teachers is open to all public and private school teachers, school district employees/staff, teacher union retirees, homeschool teachers, and childcare workers regardless of where you live. Registration is free. To redeem deals and upon checking in to accommodations, please be prepared to show your school ID badge or equivalent, or proof of employment in education/teachers union retiree status. For discounts on overnight stays, the lodging coupons page will be updated in early December 2024. Plan to book in advance directly with the accommodation for the best rate. You will also find themed events happening during the celebration on https://www.visitithaca.com/ithaca-loves-teachers/ **Note the address listed for this event is for the Downtown Ithaca Visitor Center. Parking is free Downtown on the weekends. During the week it is $1 per hour in the Seneca garage (202 E Seneca St) card only, and there is handicap parking on the first floor.