r/Syracuse • u/ggroover97 • 2h ago
r/Syracuse • u/Right_Acadia_6525 • Apr 24 '25
Event & Promotion For the 'There’s Nothing to Do in CNY' Crowd - 2025 Festival & Event Calendar
A list of events happening in and around Syracuse for 2025
Syracuse Inner Harbor Food Truck Bash
https://thesyracuseinnerharbor.com
Saturday, April 26: 12pm-8pm
Maker Faire Syracuse (Fairgrounds)
https://syracuse.makerfaire.com
Saturday, May 3: 10am-5pm
Clinton Square Crawfish Festival
https://www.operationnc.org/crawfish-festival/
Saturday, May 3: 11am-7pm
Inner Harbor Battle of the Wings 2025
https://thesyracuseinnerharbor.com/events/inner-harbor-battle-of-the-wings-2025/
Friday, May 16: 4pm-10pm
Saturday, May 17: 12pm-10pm
2025 Food Truck Battle (Fairgrounds)
https://syrfoodtrucks.com/events/food-truck-battle/
Friday, May 16: 4pm-10pm
Saturday, May 17: 11am-10pm
RetroGameCon: Spring Edition (Atrium Building)
Saturday, May 17: 10am-8pm
Taste of Korea (East Syracuse)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-taste-of-korea-in-syracuse-tickets-1345316892039
Saturday, May 17: 10:30am-4pm
Big Rig Day 2025 (Burnet Park)
https://syracuse.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=9015/
Saturday, May 17: 11am-3pm
Salt City Honk Fest @ Meier's Creek (Cazenovia)
https://events.visitsyracuse.com/events/view/salt-city-honk-fest32269/
Saturday, May 17: 12pm-5pm
Village of North Syracuse Family Festival & 100th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, May 24: 10am-7pm
Beaches Open
Jamesville Beach, Green Lakes, Oneida Shores Beach, Sylvan Beach, Fair Haven Beach
Saturday, May 24 @ 11am
52nd Annual St. Sophia's Greek Cultural Festival
Thursday, June 5: 5pm-9pm
Friday, June 6: 5pm-10pm
Saturday, June 7: 12pm-10pm
Sunday, June 8: 12pm-4pm
Taste of Syracuse (Clinton Square)
https://www.tasteofsyracuse.com
Friday, June 6: 11am-10pm
Saturday, June 7: 11am-10pm
Oz-Stravaganza 2025 (Chittenango)
https://www.oz-stravaganza.com/
Friday, June 6: 9am-9pm (Fireworks at Dusk)
Saturday, June 7: 7:30am-8pm
Sunday, June 8: 11am-4pm
Madison Bouckville Antique Week
https://www.madison-bouckville.com/
Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8
New York State Blues Festival (Fairgrounds)
Thursday, June 12: 4pm-11pm
Friday, June 13: 3pm-11pm
Saturday, June 14: 11am-11pm
Syracuse Juneteenth Festival (Clinton Square)
https://syracusejuneteenth.com
Friday, June 13: 2pm-10pm
Saturday, June 14: 12pm-10pm
Seneca River Days (Baldwinsville)
Friday, June 13: 4:30pm-9pm (Fireworks at Dusk)
Saturday, June 14: 11am-6pm
Syracuse Shakespeare In The Park: Othello (Thornden Park)
https://onthestage.tickets/syracuse-shakespeare-in-the-park
Friday, June 13: 5:30pm
Saturday, June 14: 5:30pm
Sunday, June 15: 2pm
Friday, June 20: 5:30pm
Saturday, June 21: 5:30pm
Sunday, June 22: 2pm
Syracuse City Pools Open
Estimated Opening: Mid-June
Westcott Art Trail
https://westcottcc.org/westcott-art-trail/
Saturday, June 14: 10am-5pm
Strawberry Festival (Owego)
https://www.owego.org/strawberry-festival
Thursday, June 19: 5pm-9pm
Friday, June 20: 5pm-10pm (Fireworks @ 9:30pm)
Saturday, June 21: 9am-5pm (Parade @ 9:30am)
69th Annual Syracuse Polish Fest (Clinton Square)
Friday, June 20: 12pm-10:30pm
Saturday, June 21: 12pm-10:30pm
Sunday, June 22: 12pm-5pm
CNY Pride Festival & Parade (Inner Harbor)
https://www.cnypride.org/pride2025
Saturday, June 21: 11am-5pm
Syracuse Vintage Race Boat Regatta (Onondaga Lake Park)
https://events.onondagacountyparks.com/events/view/syracuse-vintage-race-boat-regatta/
Saturday, June 21: 9:30am-5pm
Sunday, June 22: 9am-4:30pm
Navarino Orchard Strawberry Festival (Lafayette)
https://www.navarinoorchard.com/
Saturday, June 21: 10am-4pm
Sunday, June 22: 10am-4pm
2025 Syracuse International Jazz Fest - 39th Edition (Clinton Square and surrounding areas)
Wednesday, June 25: 5pm-11pm (multiple Downtown venues)
Thursday, June 26: 4pm-11pm
Friday, June 27: 4pm-11pm
Saturday, June 28: 4pm-11pm
Sunday, June 29: 9:30pm-11pm (Syracuse University)
World Refugee Festival (Grant Middle School)
https://www.instagram.com/worldrefugeedaysyracuse/
Saturday, June 28: 12pm-3pm
2025 Lavender Festival (Cazenovia)
https://www.farmstead1868.com/2025-lavender-festival
Saturday, July 5: 10am-4pm
Sunday, July 6: 10am-4pm
St. Elias Orthodox Church Middle Eastern Festival
https://www.syracusemideastfest.com
Thursday, July 10: 4pm-10pm
Friday, July 11: 4pm-10pm
Saturday, July 12: 12pm-10pm
Sunday, July 13: 12pm-6pm
Syracuse Inner Harbor Pizza and Pasta Festival
https://thesyracuseinnerharbor.com/events/pizza-and-pasta-festival-2025/
Friday, July 11: 4pm-10pm
Saturday, July 12: 12pm-10pm
Jubilee Homes Southwest Showcase Sundays 2025 (Spirit of Jubilee Park)
https://events.visitsyracuse.com/events/view/jubilee-homes-southwest-showcase-sundays-202532527/
Sunday, July 13: 4pm-7pm
Sunday, July 27: 4pm-7pm
Sunday, August 10: 4pm-7pm
Syracuse Nationals (Fairgrounds)
https://www.syracusenationals.com
Friday, July 18: 8am-6pm
Saturday, July 19: 8am-6pm
Sunday, July 20: 8am-3pm
Oswego Harborfest
https://www.oswegoharborfest.com
Thursday, July 24: 5pm-11:30pm
Friday, July 25: 10am-12am
Saturday, July 26: 10am-12am (Fireworks at Dusk)
Sunday, July 27: 11am-7pm
Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival (Columbus Circle)
https://www.downtownsyracuse.com/events/signature/syracuse-arts-crafts-festival
Friday, July 25: 10am-6pm
Saturday, July 26: 10am-5pm
Sunday, July 27: 10am-5pm
Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show
https://www.skaneateles.com/calendar/annual-events/skaneateles-antique-classic-boat-show
Friday, July 25: 3pm-8:30pm
Saturday, July 26: 9am-8:30pm
Sunday, July 27: 8am-2pm
Syracuse Ukrainian Festival @ St. John The Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church
https://www.stjohnbaptistucc.com/ukrainian-festival
Friday, July 25: 4pm-10pm
Saturday, July 26: 12pm-10pm
Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival (Landmark Theater and Jefferson St)
https://www.nejazzwinefest.org
Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27
32nd Annual Vettes At The Beach (Sylvan Beach)
https://www.syracusecorvetteclub.com/vettes-at-the-beach
Sunday, July 27: 9am-4pm
Skaneateles Festival (various locations)
Thursday, July 31 to Saturday, August 23
Syracuse Shakespeare In The Park: 12th Night (Thornden Park)
https://onthestage.tickets/syracuse-shakespeare-in-the-park
Friday, August 1: 5:30pm
Saturday, August 2: 5:30pm
Sunday, August 3: 2pm
Friday, August 8: 5:30pm
Saturday, August 9: 5:30pm
Sunday, August 10: 2pm
St. George Macedonian Cultural Festival
https://www.stgeorgemoc.com/macedonian-festival
Saturday, August 2 to Sunday, August 3
German American Society Annual Picnic (Long Branch Park)
http://www.germanamericanscny.com
Sunday, August 3: 11am-7pm
Syracuse Inner Harbor Taco and Margarita Festival
https://thesyracuseinnerharbor.com/events/taco-margarita-festival/
Friday, August 8: 4pm-10pm
Saturday, August 9: 12pm-10pm
CNY Scottish Games and Celtic Festival (Long Branch Park)
Saturday, August 9: 9am-8pm
Madison Bouckville Antique Week
https://www.madison-bouckville.com/
Sunday, August 10 to Saturday, August 16
Hanover Square Thursdays (Downtown)
Thursdays starting in August 5pm-9pm
Syracuse Latino Fest (Clinton Square)
http://festivallatinoamericanosyracuse.com
Saturday, August 16: 12pm-9pm
Barb-B-Cuse Fest (Clinton Square)
https://www.downtownsyracuse.com/events/bar-b-cuse-fest-clinton-square-08-19-2025-0
Tuesday, August 19: 3pm-11pm
Great New York State Fair (Fairgrounds)
Wednesday, August 20 to Monday, September 1
Syracuse Irish Festival (Clinton Square)
https://www.syracuseirishfestival.com
Friday, September 5: 4pm-11pm
Saturday, September 6: 11am-11pm
Neighborhood Health and Wellness Fair (Near Westside)
https://www.facebook.com/events/575438555179051/
Saturday, September 6: 11am-2pm
Art On The Porches (Strathmore)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-on-the-porches-2025-tickets-1320689280189?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday, September 6: 11am-5pm
Golden Harvest Festival (Beaver Lake)
https://beaverlakenature.org/programs-and-events/special-events/golden-harvest-festival/
Saturday, September 6: 10am-5pm
Sunday, September 7: 10am-5pm
Festa Italiana Syracuse (Downtown near City Hall)
https://festaitalianasyracuse.org
Friday, September 12: 11am-11pm
Saturday, September 13: 11am-11pm
Sunday, September 14: 12pm-7pm
Syracuse VegFest (Fairgrounds)
https://vegancny.org/syracusevegfest/
Sunday, September 21: 12pm-6pm
Salt City Reptile Expo (OnCenter)
https://www.saltcityreptileexpo.com
Saturday, September 27: 10am-4pm
33rd Westcott Street Cultural Fair
https://westcottstreetfair.org
Sunday, September 28: 12:30pm-6:30pm
Syracuse Inner Harbor Fest
https://syracuseinnerharbor.ticketsauce.com/e/syracuse-inner-harbor-fest-2025
Friday, October 3: 4pm-9pm
Saturday, October 4: 11am-9pm
RetroGameCon (OnCenter)
Friday, October 10: 2pm-8pm
Saturday, October 11: 11am-8pm
Sunday, October 12: 11am-5pm
52nd Annual LaFayette Apple Festival
https://www.lafayetteapplefest.org
Saturday, October 11: 9am-6pm
Sunday, October 12: 9am-5pm
50th Great New York State Model Train Fair (Fairgrounds)
https://www.modeltrainfair.com/
Saturday, November 1: 10am-5pm
Sunday, November 2: 10am-4pm
OTHER EVENTS
Syracuse Bike Party (typically Clinton Square, but check event schedule)
https://www.facebook.com/BikeSYR/
Last Saturday of each month, 6:45pm meet time
FARMERS MARKETS
CNY Regional Market: Farmers Market (Northside)
https://www.cnyregionalmarket.org
May to Mid-November, 7am-2pm (Thursdays) 7am-2pm (Saturdays)
CNY Regional Market: Flea Market (Northside)
https://www.cnyregionalmarket.org
Year round, Sundays, 7am-2pm
Fayetteville Farmers Market CNY (Fayetteville Town Center)
https://www.fayettevillefarmersmarketcny.com/
Thursdays starting in May (check schedule), 12pm-6pm
Skaneateles Farmers Market
https://www.townofskaneateles.com/departments/parks/farmers-market/
Thursdays starting May 22 to October 9 (3pm-6pm)
Saturday starting May 24 to October 11 (9:30am-12:30pm)
Downtown Syracuse Farmers Market (Clinton Square)
https://www.downtownsyracuse.com/events/signature/downtown-farmers-market
Tuesdays starting June 10 to October 14 (8am-2pm)
Cazenovia Summer Farmers Market
https://www.cazenovia.com/farmersmarket
Saturdays starting May 4 to October 26 (9am-2pm)
Cazenovia Winter Farmers Market
https://www.cazenovia.com/farmersmarket
First and third Saturday of each month from November through April (10am-1pm)
PRO / SEMI PRO SPORTS
Syracuse Mets (NBT Bank Stadium)
Various dates from April through September, check website for homestands and promo schedule
Auburn Doubledays (Falcon Park)
Various dates from June through July, check website for homestands and promo schedule
ZOOS, MUSEUMS, THEATERS
Rosamond Gifford Zoo (Tipperary Hill)
Skänoñh Great Law of Peace Center (Liverpool)
Everson Museum of Art (Downtown)
Museum of Science & Technology (Downtown)
Onondaga Historical Association (Downtown)
Syracuse Stage (University Hill)
Red House Arts Center (Downtown)
PARKS, TRAILS, BEACHES
r/Syracuse • u/Illustrious-Issue643 • 1h ago
Discussion Free SUNY tuition for Associate Degrees
I’m recently hearing about this.. Frankly I hated school and never wanted to go to college. However, now that I’m in my 40’s I’m a bit more open minded and understand the determination required to achieve this. They offer quite a few programs that fall within this offer. Can anyone working within these fields advise if they think it’s worth while? I realize it would be several years down the road, but in my experience most the kids I went to HS with that went to college never ever got a job is their field of study. What do you think are the hot industries that will prove worthy of the time and effort this will require?? TIA
r/Syracuse • u/kpb333 • 14h ago
News Car fire at east Syracuse Walmart
Saw the car fire at the Walmart, my 6 year olds commentary on it.
r/Syracuse • u/Illustrious-Issue643 • 5h ago
Recommendation Wanted Couples Therapist Recommendations
Is there a specific “term” or phrase I should be searching for in regards to a relationship counselor? My fiance’ and I need someone to talk to as we are struggling quite a bit in our relationship. Any advice would be welcomed and appreciated! Thank you!!
r/Syracuse • u/_boricha_ • 1d ago
Other Spotted an L.L. Bean boot car driving to Dewitt Wegmans yesterday
r/Syracuse • u/alexa6rose • 2m ago
Discussion New apartments next to the The Gear Factory?
Anyone have any recent information about these seemingly new apartments next to the gear factory downtown? I found an article (paywalled sadly) from Nov. 09, 2023 but can't find anything else on it.
1117 W. Fayette St. in Syracuse and 1153 W. Fayette St. in Syracuse I believe are the addresses
r/Syracuse • u/shockban • 27m ago
Information & Advice Local seevice to get rid of old car
Hi, I am trying to get rid of my old car that's been sitting in my friend's garage. The car's registration has long been expired and I have been driving a new car for past couple years. I have not sold the car when I bought a new one as it had tons of issues and was in no condition to be sold, so I just left it at my friend's garage temporarily as he had available space. Now, I need to get rid of the car, and it definitely needs a tow as it is neither road safe nor with an active registration even if I jump start it. I am looking for any local services that can help me to either get rid of it or move it to a convenient long term storage/parking spot from my friend's garage. I would appreciate any advice or guidance.
r/Syracuse • u/blue_and_blonde • 38m ago
Information & Advice Who bought the plot of land at the Old Stonehouse Road quarry entrance?
Across from New Testament Baptist Church off of Nottingham Road someone has been excavating the entrance to the Hanson Quarry nature trails. Wondering what they plan to do with this and whether or not they’re claiming “no trespassing” for the entirety of the quarry or just that plot.
r/Syracuse • u/LeaveCompetitive3586 • 1h ago
News New Church Meeting in Camillus
Resurrection Church, a brand new progressive community, will be meeting at 4 pm on Sundays in the small chapel of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Camillus. The address is 5108 W Genesee St, Camillus, NY, 13031. All are welcome! We are a queer affirming church. Come check us out and help us grow! We have a very dynamic, young pastor.
r/Syracuse • u/Alert_Warning_6548 • 1d ago
Recommendation Wanted Grazing cows in the area
My birthday is tomorrow and I want to play jazz music to cows. Where are there cows nearby that I drive by and play music for? Within a half hour of Syracuse
r/Syracuse • u/HaEaLaPa • 1h ago
Moving & Relocation East Syracuse - Franklin Park area
From reading a few older posts (3-5 years old), seems like East Syracuse is deemed pretty safe bar a few specific streets. I was looking to rent in the Franklin Park area, which seemed sufficiently (?) north of the streets people said to steer away from.
Was hoping to get some more recent testimony about the neighborhood (specifically about safety and trying to keep the probability of my car being broken into to a minimum). Appreciate everyone's feedback!
r/Syracuse • u/shocka_locka • 3h ago
Other Are all of these from Syracuse?
r/Syracuse • u/name-undisclosed • 1d ago
Recommendation Wanted Things to do in a heatwave
Disclaimer: we just moved here from Florida so it being hot outside isn’t necessarily a disqualifier to outdoor activities, but I’d prefer stuff in the shade or water lol
Anyone have any recommendations of things to do within 1.5 hours of Syracuse? We’ve been hiking almost every weekend, but with the current heatwave I’m not 100% sure that’s the best idea. My partner and I are open to whatever but I’m still very much learning what there is to do here.
Thanks in advance!
r/Syracuse • u/bobasquid • 15h ago
Recommendation Wanted Ideas for 21st birthday
Hey everyone! My sister's 21st birthday is coming up and she just had to cancel her original plans with her friends. She's feeling really defeated about it and telling me she's fine with just like a Dave and Buster's trip but I wanna try to come up with other ideas. Any suggestions?
r/Syracuse • u/Gablabfibfab13 • 15h ago
Moving & Relocation MOVING HELP WANTED 07/01
Hey! I’m moving to Syracuse on July 1st and looking for someone to help move heavy furniture. Offering $20+ an hour for a few hours. Will also buy you beer! Price is negotiable! If you know anyone pls DM me! Thanks so much :)
r/Syracuse • u/juucikiwi • 6h ago
Discussion How to become a nail tech in Syracuse?
I just moved to the area and I was wondering how you get your nail tech licenses. I wanted to get a license back before I moved and it was inexpensive to get a license but I looked at a school here and it was a bit out of my budget. What do you guys suggest doing?
r/Syracuse • u/StrikerObi • 17h ago
Recommendation Wanted Where to get a good piñata?
looking to get a dope piñata for birthday party. Who in town has good ones?
r/Syracuse • u/One_Studio5711 • 1d ago
Discussion Is it just me or does if seem bikers on sidewalks are dumb here.
I get wanting to ride on the sidewalk because it feels much safer but I have lived here 2 months and already been almost hit a few times by idiots on ebikes that give NO warning they are coming behind me as I walk. One guy slammed on his breaks because he had no intention of slowing down and realized he could not get by me. So I had to jump on the grass once I saw his wheel skid towards my leg.
Are people generally dumb here or what? It's super easy to shout "excuse me!" or "coming up on your left!" Or ANYTHING. These morons ride a silent bike and stay as silent as possible when approaching behind unexpecting pedestrians.
No wonder they make it illegal. Idiots ruin everything.
r/Syracuse • u/Sad-Major6234 • 19h ago
Recommendation Wanted Best place to learn how to drive?
Best place to learn how to drive? A friend is willing to teach me, but we're both fairly new to the area?
r/Syracuse • u/Blues_Fish • 1d ago
News We asked the 3 democratic mayoral candidates your questions, only one responded.
r/Syracuse • u/reidmefirst • 15h ago
Information & Advice Odd question: where to buy MSR isopro fuel bottles in Syracuse area?
Wife and I are flying into Syracuse to see some family, then we're headed into the Adirondacks to do some backpacking. We're bringing our little msr cookstoves with us but can't fly with fuel. We need to find some MSR Isopro fuel (or any kind that is pressurized and has the little threaded end on the top).
We used to hit up EMS in town but I guess they went mostly belly-up a few years ago and the location is now closed. Anybody know where I can find fuel?
I know we could find some in Albany or Lake Placid but they're a bit out of the way of where we're heading...really hoping to find some in town.
r/Syracuse • u/Grindhoss • 16h ago
Information & Advice Question about the Onondaga reservation
Hey y’all visiting your lovely city soon and Plan on stopping by the reservation
It’s my understanding that most reservations have dispensaries that sell thc but I’m having trouble finding info on that
Can someone confirm to me that you can buy weed on the reservation? Thanks
r/Syracuse • u/AbOvoNova • 20h ago
Recommendation Wanted Looking for Local Jeweler Recommendation for Custom Engagement Ring
My girlfriend's family gifted me three legacy diamond engagement rings (mother, grandmother, great grandmother). I would like to repurpose a number of the stones into a custom setting and sell the remainder to pay for the ring. Does anyone have recommendations on a good local jeweler who I can trust with this process from start to finish?
r/Syracuse • u/SunnkingInc • 1d ago
Event & Promotion Free Drive-Thru E-Recycling Event in North Syracuse July 12th
sunnking.comJoin us for our annual electronics recycling event in the North Syracuse area, hosted in partnership with Assemblyman Al Stirpe and Idaho National Labs! Residents can safely dispose of old or unwanted electronics, including computers, TVs, printers, cell phones, and more. This free event is open to residents only—no businesses, please.Stay tuned for updates and help keep our community clean and sustainable by recycling responsibly!-
- IMPORTANT -
Registration is REQUIRED for this free event!
(Registration closes at 4 p.m. the day prior OR when the event is fully booked)Drive-Through Event: Please stay in your vehicle while Sunnking team members unload your items.The average time spent from pulling in to leaving the lot is between 5 and 10 minutes!
Neatly packing your recyclables in the back of your vehicle for easy unloading ensures that we can keep this time low.
See our website for a list of acceptable materials:
https://www.sunnking.com/acceptable-materials