The Beat

Ithaca, NY— The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) celebrated the completion of public access improvements to its 241-acre Roy H. Park Preserve in the town of Dryden, Tompkins County, on Friday, May 8, 2026. FLLT staff and volunteers were joined by town, county, and state representatives for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the reopening of the preserve’s north entrance, where new, universally accessible public access features, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, are available to all visitors.

Bronx, N.Y. (May 12, 2026) — Brew at the Zoo, the Bronx Zoo’s signature event for adults 21+, returns for one night only on Friday, June 12th from 6 PM - 11 PM with a dynamic lineup of beverage sampling, food trucks, interactive games, and music set throughout the zoo’s scenic grounds.

Staatsburg, N.Y. – On Saturday, May 23, from 11:00a.m. to 3:00p.m., Staatsburgh State Historic Site will host “Historic Toys and Games”, a free, family program outdoors on the portico. Children of all ages and their families are invited to drop by to learn games and play with toys from yesteryear.

Providing a delightful experience of bygone times, Dawn Elliott’s historic toys and games have been a highlight of events at many historic sites and museums. Everyone is invited to experience a variety of lawn games, board games, or simply play with toys.

Auburn, NY (May 11, 2026) – The Schweinfurth Art Center is accepting registrations for its four-week series of Summer Art Camp classes! The art center is offering eight weeklong sessions, in the morning and afternoon, for children aged 6 to 15.

Farmers, Vendors, Businesses & Sponsors Encouraged to Participate

Ticonderoga, NY (May 11, 2026) – The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) is excited to announce the return of the Ticonderoga Area Farmers Market for the 2026 season. The market will begin on Saturday, July 11th and continue through October 10th in Downtown Ticonderoga. Markets will be held on Saturdays from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM unless otherwise noted for special events.

Featuring Historic WWII Aircraft and Flight Experiences Over Long Island

Farmingdale, NY (May 11, 2026) – This Memorial Day Weekend kicks off American Airpower Museum’s summer with the Legends of Airpower World War II Warbirds.  The museum’s iconic WWII fighting aircraft will take to the skies over Republic Airport on Saturday, May 23^rd and Sunday, May 24^th, thrilling young and old alike!  Join AAM for a great family outdoor extravaganza, featuring an exciting program of Warbird flights honoring veterans and U.S. aviation history.

The Legendary Vocalist and Acclaimed Comedian and Actress Unite on Stage at Sony Hall on June 28th

New York, N.Y. - A powerhouse evening of music, comedy, and storytelling is set to take the stage this summer as legendary vocalist Martha Wash and acclaimed comedian and actress Marsha Warfield unite for It’s Raining Queens. The dynamic dual-headline experience will play at Sony Hall on June 28.

Clarion Concerts presents an afternoon of world-class live chamber music featuring the Harlem Quartet

Hudson, N.Y. - Clarion Concerts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing world-class chamber music to the Hudson Valley, New York region, will host its annual benefit event featuring a performance by the Grammy Award-winning Harlem Quartet.

New York, N.Y. – Brooklyn Bowl is welcoming families this spring with a lineup from National family concert series The Rock and Roll Playhouse, bringing kid-friendly live music shows to Williamsburg every Sunday from May through June.

Proceeds to benefit Artpark and Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra education programs 

Lewiston, NY – Artpark, in partnership  with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, will be featuring an intimate Candlelight Concert, inside Artpark’s Mainstage Theater on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 1:00PM, featuring a string duo from The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.