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Cayuga County, NY — Tour Cayuga recognized seven partners and community leaders with the 2026 Commemorating America 250 Tourism Awards during its annual Where Tourism Meets Community luncheon on June 17 at Emerson Park Pavilion on Owasco Lake.

Weekly themed events from July 11 to September 5 feature hands-on crafts, live demonstrations, and interactive family activities.

Sleepy Hollow, NY (June 22, 2026) – Historic Hudson Valley is pleased to announce the popular Summer Saturdays series will return to Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow this season. The weekly family-friendly series will run July 11 through September 5 with programming that connects regional colonial history with hands-on learning and fun through themed activities, art projects, and self-guided tours of the National Historic Landmark.

A Powerful New Musical Odyssey of Poverty, Music, and Survival in a Vanished New York City

Helmed by an All-Star Creative Team of Broadway Alum and Award Winners, ‘BROKE’ Storms Theatre Row from September 14–20.

New York, N.Y. — Animal Stone Productions is proud to present a limited workshop presentation of BROKE, a sweeping, genre-defying new musical production running from September 14 through September 20 at Theatre 4 on Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street, New York City).

From Tall Ships and Naval Vessels to Fireworks and Waterfront Viewing Parties, Circle Line Offers Front-Row Access to One of the Largest Maritime Celebrations in U.S. History 

New York, NY (June 17, 2026) – As New York Harbor prepares to host the largest tall ships gathering in a generation, Circle Line Cruises, America’s Favorite Boat Ride, is giving guests an unmatched lineup of five different ways to experience America's 250th Anniversary celebration from the water and along the waterfront from July 3-8.

Dafnis Prieto, Vuyo Sotashe & Chris Pattishall, and Shenel Johns headline a weekend of jazz, food, and fall beauty in one of upstate New York’s most vibrant small cities

Festival Passes on sale to the public Wednesday, July 1 at 10 AM

Hudson, NY (June 23, 2026) — Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House announces the return of the Hudson Jazz Festival, October 2–4, 2026.  Hosted by media personality Keanna Faircloth, the ninth year of the annual festival brings a weekend of world-class jazz to Hudson Hall’s intimate 1855 theater and out into venues, parks, restaurants, bars, shops, and public spaces across one of upstate New York’s most vibrant small cities.

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will celebrate its 50^th annual Museum Ball this summer on Friday, Aug. 7. This esteemed black-tie gala has been held continuously since 1977 and remains the Museum’s largest fundraising event and one of the most prestigious social affairs of the Saratoga racing season.

Exhibition Opening Reception: Friday, July 3 from 6-9PM
Live Event: Thursday, July 16 at 6:30PM

Binghamton, NY – Broome County Arts Council (BCAC) is pleased to announce The America 250 Project, July 2026 at Art Path Gallery, 223 State Street in Binghamton.

The View Restaurant gains 19th straight Four Diamond honor

Outside of New York City, the Mirror Lake Inn stands alone in this category of AAA achievement in New York State

Lake Placid, N.Y. – The only AAA Four Diamond lodging and dining combination in the Adirondack region officially extended their long-running designations as the Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa recently received the prestigious honor for the 42nd consecutive year. Its’ accompanying restaurant, The View, collected the same award for the 19th straight year.