NEWSLETTER
Fire & Ice Celebrations Return to Celoron, Clayton, and Watkins Glen, NY
Buffalo, NY (11/03/2025) - The Harbor Hotel Collection has announced dates for its highly anticipated Fire & Ice Celebration events, returning to its waterfront hotels in Celoron, Clayton, and Watkins Glen, New York, in early 2026. The AAA Four Diamond properties will once again transform their grounds into dazzling winter wonderlands featuring intricate ice sculptures, martini ice luges, outdoor fire pits, live entertainment, and more.
Free Event Features Tours, Activities, and Information on Sept. 27
Clayton, N.Y. (September 4, 2025) – The Antique Boat Museum is pleased to announce the 2025 Fall session of the Captain School at ABM with instructors Captain Tom Trovato and Captain Ken Kozin. The Captain School at ABM offers courses necessary to secure a captain’s license. During this session, the Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV), Masters Upgrade, and Towing Endorsement courses will be offered.
Cape Vincent, N.Y. - The Cape Vincent Chamber of Commerce will host its 17th annual Oktoberfest in downtown Cape Vincent on the Village Green. The event takes place September 27th starting at 12pm and ending at 5pm. Attendees can look forward to German Music by DJ Vito, a Lederhosen & Dirndl Contest, German Dance Contest, Live Music by Gridlock 3pm-5pm, and making its comeback this year - a Kids Zone.
Cape Vincent, N.Y. – Creatively refurbished chairs decorated and donated by area residents will be up for auction on Saturday, August 30 from 12-5 pm at Cape Vincent Brewing Co., 126 S. James St., Cape Vincent. Proceeds from the silent “CHAIR-ity Auction” will be shared by the Cape Vincent Arts Council to support its free downtown music events and Cape Vincent's Breakwater Gallery which features the work of talented Thousand Islands artists.
Open to Public
Clayton, NY — The Antique Boat Museum's 61st Annual Antique Boat Show and Auction is taking place this weekend from August 1–3, 2025, at the Museum’s campus in Clayton, New York. This beloved summer tradition—the oldest antique boat show in North America—returns with a spotlight on 150 years of Lyman Boatworks, celebrating the enduring craftsmanship and innovation of one of America’s most iconic boatbuilders.
Cape Vincent, N.Y. – Art, gardens, and historic houses will be featured when the Cape Vincent Arts Council presents its “Plein Air Garden & House Tour” on Sunday, July 20, from 1:00-4:00 pm. The event is free (donations accepted) and begins at the Cape Vincent Community House, 127 E. Joseph St., where participants will receive maps and information for the self-guided tour and can proceed at their own pace.
Cape Vincent, N.Y. – A day of live music and art along the St. Lawrence River will take place Saturday, July 26 as the Cape Vincent Arts Council hosts the fourth annual Riverside Music & Arts Festival. The free event takes place from 10:00-7:00 on the Cape Vincent Village Green, 357 Broadway Street, in downtown Cape Vincent, featuring a variety of musicians and artists displaying their talents throughout the day.
Alexandria Bay, NY – The Thousand Islands Bridge Authority proudly announces that Boldt Castle on Heart Island will for the first time ever be illuminated in red after dark on Tuesday, July 1, in observance of Canada Day. This display aligns with a statewide effort to recognize Canada Day, commemorating the country's founding in 1867 when three colonies united to form Canada.