The Beat

August 1 – 31, 2026

Utica, N.Y. - Join Oneida County History Center for its tenth annual Historical Selfie Scavenger Hunt. Venture on a county-wide scavenger hunt to explore the people, places, and events that shaped Oneida County. Clue sheets and instructions will be available at the History Center or oneidacountyhistory.org. Document your travels with a photo or selfie and share it on social media. All ages are encouraged to participate in this free program.

More Than 100 Quilts, Live Demonstrations, Shopping & Community Spirit Highlight "Each Quilt Tells a Story" Quilt Show August 1–2

Lake Luzerne, N.Y. – The Hudson River Piecemakers Quilt Guild invites the public to experience the artistry, craftsmanship, and stories behind more than 100 handcrafted quilts during its biennial quilt show, "Each Quilt Tells a Story," on Saturday, August 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, August 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hadley-Luzerne Junior/Senior High School, 273 Lake Avenue, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846.

Clayton, N.Y. (July 22, 2026) — The Antique Boat Museum (ABM), North America's premier freshwater boating museum, invites boating enthusiasts, collectors, and families to the 62nd Annual Antique Boat Show & Auction, taking place July 31–August 2, 2026, on its scenic waterfront campus in Clayton, New York.

Three days of over 50 short films from all over the world and special events.

 New Paltz, NY (July 22, 2026) —This August, the DENIZEN Theatre in partnership with THROUGHLINE ARTISTS will present the fourth annual SUMMER SHORTS FILM FEST, over 50 short movies will be screened in six separate short film blocks, during the August 7 - August 9 run, including the FOR WORK’S SAKE block for those who love what they do, the impactful FOR TEACHERS’ SAKE block and the NY only FOR LOCALS’ SAKE block, featuring filmmakers from New York state. The highest quality shorts ranging from animation and documentaries to drama and comedy.

Farmingdale, NY – American Airpower Museum is proud to co-host with Honor Flight Long Island, the August 1, 2026 reunion of 46 veterans who took a free Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. on May 2, 2026.  These Long Island heroes visited their military memorials, commiserated with fellow veterans and exchanged stories.  Honor Flight’s mission is to honor fellow Long Islanders who served in the Armed Forces of the United States, by providing these free one-day trips to D.C.

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present several events throughout August coinciding with the Saratoga Race Course meeting. For a complete list of events and more details, please visit the Museum website at racingmuseum.org.

Osceola, N.Y. – The North American Fiddlers Hall of Fame and Museum, 1121 Comins Road, Osceola NY, welcomes Adam Boyce of W. Windsor VT as the featured performer during the FREE concert on Sunday, August 2, 2026 from 2:00-5:00 pm.

A lifelong musician, Adam took fiddle lessons from the legendary traditional “Yankee” fiddler, Harold “Chuck”  Luce.  Adam played fiddle and piano with Harold for contra/square dances and other occasions for some 20 years, and has been called Luce’s foremost disciple.

Record visitation and national recognition fuel an extraordinary summer at one of America's most significant Revolutionary War sites

Ticonderoga, N.Y. — Fort Ticonderoga is entering August on extraordinary momentum. Named the Best Living History in America for the nation's 250th anniversary by USA Today 10Best and recognized by The New York Times, Travel + Leisure, Smithsonian Magazine, and Fodor's, the site is welcoming record-breaking visitation this summer as REAL TIME REVOLUTION® brings the fight for independence back to life — in real time, on the ground where it happened, 250 years later to the day. For families planning late-summer visits, Fort Ticonderoga now unveils its signature Heroic Corn Maze, opening July 25, alongside a full season of immersive programs, premium experiences, and daily adventures running through October 25.

Daily Train Service Offers Convenient and Cost-Effective Way for Fairgoers To Travel to Upstate New York’s Largest Agricultural and Entertainment Event

Governor Kathy Hochul, in collaboration with Amtrak and the New York State Department of Transportation, today announced that tickets are now on sale for direct train service to and from The Great New York State Fair. Daily train service allows State Fair visitors a safe, convenient and environmentally friendly travel option to experience one of New York’s signature summer events.

SPAC Hosts Annual Philadelphia Orchestra “PlayIN” on Amphitheater Stage for Local Musicians

Thursday, August 20 @ 12:45 P.M.

Saratoga Springs, NY— Back by popular demand is The Philadelphia Orchestra “PlayIN” on SPAC’s iconic stage Thursday, August 20 at 12:45 p.m. Trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba players of all ages, levels, and abilities are invited onstage to join Philadelphia Orchestra musicians for a shared music making event.