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Cape Vincent, N.Y. - Rockabilly from Morris & The Hepcats will kick off the Cape Vincent Arts Council's Concerts on the Green series on Saturday, June 28 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. on the Cape Vincent Village Green on Broadway St. (Rain location is the Cape Vincent Fire Hall, 241 Broadway St.) Audience members should bring a lawn chair or blanket. The concerts are free; donations are welcome.

Gansevoort, NY (June  16, 2025) — Dancing Grain Farm Brewery is proud to announce its first vibrant and family-friendly Pride Festival on Saturday, June 21 from 12 to 4 PM, inviting guests to celebrate love, inclusivity, and local craft in the heart of the farm fields.

Skaneateles, N.Y. - Oh, the places they have been. The stories they could tell. And soon, these storied boats of yesteryear will dock in Skaneateles. Skaneateles' Antique and Classic Boat Show returns to Clift Park July 25-27. Hours are 3 p.m. to dusk Friday, 9 a.m. to dusk Saturday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.

Friday, June 27, 8 pm

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (June 17, 2025) — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College announces An Evening with Poets in a field of bloom and hum on Friday, June 27, at 8 pm. Presented in collaboration with the New York State Summer Writers Institute, the evening is curated by acclaimed poet Tom Healy and features Alex Dimitrov, Mark Doty, Megan Fernandes, and Pamela Sneed.

Cayuga Lake, NY (June 17, 2025) – This summer, the member wineries of the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail are turning up the volume with live music nearly every day of the week! Whether you're into sunset concerts, laid-back acoustic sessions, or brunch-time beats, there’s something for everyone along the trail. With wine, slushies, local food, and good company, it’s the perfect way to sip your way through the season.

Presented by the Saratoga Automobile Museum

Saratoga Springs, NY – June 16, 2025 – One of Saratoga’s favorite summer events is back. The third annual Cars on Union rolls into town on Saturday, June 21, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, transforming Union Avenue into a vibrant celebration of automotive style and culture, all in support of the Saratoga Automobile Museum.

The Empire State invites travelers to join milestone anniversary celebrations, experience unique cultural events and explore new hotels and restaurants opening this summer

Albany, NY (June 17, 2025) – New York State is inspiring summer travel with an exciting lineup of historic anniversaries, vibrant cultural events and new openings across all of its 11 vacation regions. Throughout the season, visitors will celebrate 200 years of the Erie Canal, explore New York’s jazz legacy and attend the globally-watched Ryder Cup on Long Island. With new hotels, festivals and attractions opening from Buffalo to Montauk, the Empire State is offering fresh ways to discover its iconic beauty, rich history and vibrant communities—making 2025 an unforgettable time to visit.

July 12 & 27, 2025 | Lower Manhattan | $30–$40

New York, N.Y. - South Street Seaport Museum announces July dates for Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour. Join this 90-minute tour on July 12 and 27, 2025, at 2pm, for a winding journey that unravels the darker past of the South Street Historic District and Lower Manhattan. Tickets are now available and range from $30 to $40. Registration is required.

Honoring Service — Celebrating Freedom — Supporting Veterans & Families

Hornell, N.Y. - The We Are‑Dwyer Veterans Freedom Festival, a vibrant celebration of patriotism, service, and community, will return on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM at Kanakadea Park in Hornell. The free, family‑friendly event is open to all Veterans and their families.