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Corning, N.Y. — The Rockwell Museum invites its community to celebrate five decades of art, creativity, and connection at The Rockwell @ 50 Block Party on Saturday, September 19, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The free, day-long event will take place at The Rockwell Museum, KIDS ROCKWELL Art Lab, and the intersection of Market Street and Cedar Street as part of Downtown Corning's Harvest Festival.

Free, all-day festival in the Downtown Arts District on September 19 opens the Broome County Arts Council’s 40th anniversary year.

Binghamton, NY—The Broome County Arts Council (BCAC) is kicking off its 40th anniversary celebration by presenting the community with a street festival built entirely around local art, in the heart of the Downtown Arts District in Binghamton. The inaugural Broome Arts Festival will transform State Street, between Lewis and Henry St., on Saturday, September 19, from 10am to 5pm. Free and open to all.

On Bannerman’s Island for Two Immersive Tours, Saturday & Sunday, October 3 & 4

Beacon, NY - The Bannerman Castle Trust (BCT) and the Skyla Schreter Dance Company (SSD) are pleased to present an immersive experience on Bannerman Island entitled “The Flock: Jo’s Dream” on Saturday & Sunday, October 3^rd & 4^th. There will be two tours only, with a tour boat departure time of 4:30pm on both days.

The Historic Apple Farm in Central New York just Won First Place on USA Today’s 10Best list.

Lafayette, N.Y. — Beak & Skiff, a 100-year-old family-owned apple orchard, has once again been named the Best Apple Orchard in the Country, earning the top honor for the sixth time in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, an annual poll where the public votes to select their favorite destinations and experiences nationwide.

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present several events throughout the fall season. Please visit racingmuseum.org for more information.

Performances, Free Music Education & Community Programming Across New York City

Month-Long Celebration Leads Into Belongó’s Second Annual Benefit at City Winery NYC on October 14

New York, N.Y. (September 16, 2026) – Belongó is a New York City-based non-profit cultural institution founded by pianist/composer and GRAMMY Award-winner Arturo O’Farrill in 2007 that is dedicated to performing, teaching, and preserving the music of the Americas rooted in African and Indigenous traditions through jazz. This Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), Belongó presents a slate of cultural and educational programming, bringing its mission to stages, schools, libraries, and community spaces throughout New York City.

Sinfonía, Sabor & Cine - A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in Sound & Cinema

Stony Brook, NY — The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) in Stony Brook Village (at 97 Main Street) presents Sinfonía, Sabor & Cine - A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in Sound & Cinema. A celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 (Tuesday, September 15, to Thursday, October 15) with two music concerts and documentary film screenings. For more information, visit https://www.limusichalloffame.org/…

Woodstock, NY, September 16, 2026 — Celebrating its 27th year, the Woodstock Film Festival will present a wide-ranging selection of 37 feature narratives and 26 feature documentaries, including 9 world premieres, screening October 14–18, 2026, at Hudson Valley venues across Woodstock, Rosendale, Kingston and Saugerties.

Ticonderoga, N.Y. - September 16 — Fort Ticonderoga's Heroic Corn Maze has been named a winner in the 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice for Best Corn Maze in America. There are hundreds of corn mazes across the nation, and Fort Ticonderoga — nominated by an expert panel — is one of the most exemplary, both for the quality of the maze and for the wealth of other activities Fort Ticonderoga offers.