NEWSLETTERAug 10, 2026
Binghamton opens 10th season as Rumble Ponies on April 6 vs. Reading
Binghamton, N.Y. – The Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets, will open their home portion of the 2027 season on Tuesday, April 6, against the Reading Fightin Phils (Double-A, Philadelphia Phillies) at Mirabito Stadium.
Aug 10, 2026
Classical Music Along the St. Lawrence
Cape Vincent, N.Y. – Fourteen young pianists from the U.S., Canada, and Thailand will bring their remarkable talents to Cape Vincent when the 2026 Thousand Islands International Piano Competition for Young People takes place September 11-13 on the grounds of Maple Grove Estate, 596 W. Broadway St., Cape Vincent.
All Three Military Vessel Types to Now Be Displayed at Visitor Center
Lake George, NY – The Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance is dedicating a newly constructed model of the sloop Earl of Halifax, which was built at the lake’s southeast corner in 1758, at a ceremony in the park’s Visitor Center on Tuesday, August 18 at 1:00 PM. The new model is being funded under a grant from the Lake George Park Commission.
Aug 10, 2026
Public Ribbon Cutting and Community Celebration Scheduled for August 14
Corning, N.Y. — The Rockwell Museum will celebrate the unveiling of its 18th Alley Art Project mural during a public ribbon cutting and community celebration on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Suite 101, Corning, NY. The event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.
Corning, NY (August 10, 2026) — This week at CMoG we are continuing the summer fun with our Summer of Wonder programming! Watch exciting live glassmaking shows and demonstrations, enjoy our family-friendly Wonder Tours, and learn fun facts at our interactive Wonder Stations. Mark your calendars and don’t miss our special two-day event Adopt a Pet Day August 14-15 ! All performances and demonstrations are free with Museum admission, and kids and teens are always free.
This Wednesday August 12, 10AM-6PM, Forum Theatre
Binghamton, NY – Broadway In Binghamton will host an open house event this Wednesday, August 12, offering patrons an exciting opportunity to explore the historic Forum Theatre and discover the perfect seats for the upcoming season. From 10AM to 6PM, patrons are invited to "test drive" available inventory, enter exclusive giveaways, experience the unique ambiance of the theatre, and engage with knowledgeable staff members who will be on hand to answer any questions.
Aug 10, 2026
Cape Vincent, N.Y. – Fans of NRBQ, The Spampinato Brothers, and The Incredible Casuals are in for a musical treat when Johnny Spampinato & The Value Leaders perform in Cape Vincent to raise funds for the Cape Vincent Arts Council. Billed as the “Cape to Cape Benefit Bash,” the event will take place Saturday, September 12 on the patio of Channel Marker 243, 427 S Market St, Cape Vincent, beginning at 6 pm. Admission is free; donations and proceeds from raffles will support the non-profit Arts Council’s music and art programs offered to the public.
Aug 07, 2026
Travel + Leisure, 21 Best Places to Visit in Upstate New York, From Scenic Waterfalls to Charming Small Towns, July 28, 2026
Secret NYC, This Upstate NY region was just named America’s No. 1 fall foliage destination—it’s home to a massive free hot air balloon festival & one of the world’s top 100 ‘hikes of a lifetime’, July 31, 2026
Hamptons Cottages and Gardens, Lake Effect, August 1, 2026…
A full day of hands-on learning on the ground where the Continental Army held the line for liberty, as REAL TIME REVOLUTION® recreates the fight for independence 250 years later to the day
Ticonderoga, N.Y. — Fort Ticonderoga will host Homeschool Day on Friday, September 4, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., offering homeschool families a full day of programs built around the epic story of Ticonderoga inside America’s 250th anniversary. Students and parents will step into the compelling struggle for independence in 1776 through living history, historic trades, waterway exploration, and the six-acre Heroic Corn Maze — learning by doing, on the landscape where the events happened.
Copiague N.Y. — The Paumanauke Native American Festival Inc., in partnership with the Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts (BACCA) and the Town of Babylon, proudly presents the 44th Annual Paumanauke Pow Wow, taking place Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9 at Tanner Park in Copiague.Celebrating Native American heritage and traditions, this family-friendly annual event welcomes visitors of all ages for two days filled with vibrant cultural experiences, including Traditional, Inter-Tribal and Aztec dance performances, exciting dance competitions, traditional drumming, Native American artisans, artists, crafts, authentic foods, and specialty vendors.
