Here’s a list of upcoming benefits and events happening in our area.
If you would like your event listed, submit an entry by emailing [email protected] and make sure to include any web links you may want listed.
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The Tipp Hill Neighborhood Assoc. are selling engraved pavers for $100, $200, $300 to cover the cost of this memorial. It will be located just outside Pass Arboretum on Avery Ave near Salisbury (a couple of blocks from Jensen’s Tipp Hill home) Anyone who was moved by their sacrifice and would like to help us honor Lt Hoosock and Officer Jensen are welcome to participate.
www.tipphill.org/officer-memorial
JUNE PRIDE MONTH IN CNY
- THURSDAY, JUNE 5
- Pride Night with the Syracuse Mets – 5pm
- NBT Bank Stadium, 1 Tex Simone Drive, Syracuse, NY
- ● It’s Pride Night with the Syracuse Mets! Tailgate starts at 5. Giveaways, deals on dogs and brews…enjoy great music on the deck and party with Come Out CNY and Syracuse Guerrilla Gay Events! All are welcome!
- SUNDAY, JUNE 8
- Syracuse Guerrilla Gay Cafe: Pride Edition! – 2pm
- Kelsey’s Coffee & Friends, 1200 E Genesee St, Syracuse, NY
- ● Guerrilla Gay Cafe is a monthly queer takeover event to promote queer visibility and positivity in Syracuse and Central New York. Guerrilla Gay Cafes happen on a weekend afternoon in a local coffee shop or venue where consumption of alcohol is not the central focus. Join us for this special Pride edition Guerrilla Gay Cafe!
- TUESDAY, JUNE 10
- Pride Interfaith Service – 7pm
- May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society
- 3800 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY
- ● This event is a beautiful gathering of people of all faiths to celebrate queer joy. It’s become a beloved Pride Month healing tradition and all are welcome!
- THURSDAY, JUNE 12 AND FRIDAY, JUNE 13
- New! Pride Ethos: A Living Exhibit – 7pm
- Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St, Syracuse, NY
- ● Pride Ethos is a two-night celebration of queer artistry featuring drag, burlesque, dance, and theatre in unexpected places throughout the museum. Suggested donation of $30 or pay what you can – one ticket gets you access to both shows, with a different cast each night.
- ● Pride Ethos: A Living Exhibit is a production of Breadcrumbs Productions, GoJo Productions and Come Out CNY, and is made possible with funds from the Tier Three Project Support program, a regrant program of the County of Onondaga with the support of the County Executive and administered by CNY Arts, and with support from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA).
- New! Queer Happy Hour: Pride Edition – Friday, June 13, 5pm
- Salt City Coffee & Bar, 484 S. Salina St, Syracuse, NY
- ● Come join us for a fabulous evening of queer networking at Salt City Coffee and Bar! Enjoy half-priced punch, their full cocktail and mocktail menu and array of beers on tap, and of course the company of other queers excited to get the weekend started off right! And if hunger strikes, the Salt City Market has tons of great food options to explore!
- SATURDAY, JUNE 14
- Manlius Pride Festival – 12pm
- Seneca Street Brew Pub, 315 E. Seneca St, Manlius, NY
- ● Now in its fourth year, the Manlius Pride Festival returns for an evening of celebration, solidarity, and community spirit. Enjoy live music, theatrical performances, local art vendors, food trucks, and a joyful, inclusive atmosphere at Seneca Street Brew Pub.
- FRIDAY, JUNE 20
- CNY Pride Weekend Kickoff Party – 6:30pm
- Aloft Syracuse Inner Harbor, 310 W. Kirkpatrick St, Syracuse, NY
- ● Get the CNY Pride party started with the official CNY Pride weekend kickoff party, featuring live entertainment.
- SATURDAY, JUNE 21
- CNY Pride Parade (11am) and Festival (12-5pm)
- Progress Park, Inner Harbor, Syracuse, NY
- ● The CNY Pride Parade and Festival is a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community, held annually at Progress Park in Syracuse’s Inner Harbor. The 2025 event is scheduled for Saturday, June 21, beginning with the parade at 11am, followed by the festival from 12pm to 5pm.
- ● The parade features an energetic, colorful procession along Solar Street and West Kirkpatrick Street, showcasing the diversity and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies.
- ● The festival offers live entertainment, over 80 vendors, food and beverages, and a family-friendly area with activities for all ages. CNY Pride is committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment for all.
- Pride Picnic – 6pm
- Wolf’s Den, 617 Wolf St, Syracuse, NY
- ● Don’t miss the Pride Picnic hosted by the Wolf’s Den – good food and great company in a safe and inclusive space for all. Bring your friends and your fabulous self!
- Pride After Party – Doors open at 8pm
- Song and Dance, 115 E Jefferson St, Syracuse, NY
- ● Cap off your Pride Festival day in Syracuse with a dazzling night of drag and dancing at the Song & Dance Pride After Party, headlined by Jaida Essence Hall, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 12 and a fan favorite from the all-winners edition of All Stars 7.
- SATURDAY, JUNE 28
- New! Revolutionary Love Dance Party – 9pm
- Salt City Coffee & Bar, 484 S. Salina St, Syracuse, NY
- ● Close out Pride Month with one chance to dance! Join us for the new Revolutionary Love Dance Party at Salt City Coffee & Bar and come connect and celebrate community, love, and liberation one more time.
- The new events offered this year were developed through a partnership with Come Out CNY, a newly-founded local organization that promotes and celebrates the diversity of Central New York’s LGBTQIA+ community by highlighting inclusive businesses, events, and spaces that go beyond acceptance to foster belonging. The organization began as Syracuse Guerrilla Gay Bar – a series of pop up events at local businesses where the queer community could gather – and has grown into a broader effort to promote safe, joyful, and visible spaces for queer connection and community across the Central New York region.
- “We are expanding the event offerings this year as this is a way to show up for the LGBTQIA+ community – here in Central New York and beyond. It’s more important than ever to reach out, connect with your friends, and support local queer artists, businesses, and organizers,” said Kevin Bailey, Founder of Come Out CNY.
- CNY Pride is proud to support Pride events throughout the Central New York region, including Manlius on June 14, Cazenovia on June 28, Rochester and Cortland on July 19. Please visit https://www.comeoutcentralnewyork.com/ for more information.
Fridays in June
Still room to register in Youth Shooting Sports – Archery Program
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County still has room in their Shooting Sports – Archery Program. Register today to ensure your youth doesn’t miss out. This program is open to all girls and boys ages 10 to 18 who are interested in archery. The course is being held at the North Sportsman’s Club in West Monroe on Fridays, June 13th, 20th, 27th, July 11th, 18th, and 25th. The sessions are held from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The 4-H Shooting Sports Program provides a positive experience for youth and promotes firearm safety. The program is also valuable for helping youth develop self-confidence, personal discipline, responsibility, teamwork, self-esteem, and sportsmanship. The Oswego County Shooting Sports Programs are not hunter safety education programs.
Previous experience or firearm ownership is not necessary for youth to participate in this hands-on learning experience. The Oswego County 4-H Program and its instructors, certified through the New York State 4-H Shooting Sports Program, will provide all firearms and necessary equipment. The instructors are volunteers who are chosen for their ability to teach and their skill at relating to youth.
A program fee of $30.00 will be charged to cover the cost of materials and eye and ear protection. Partial scholarships are available through a donation from the Oswego County Federation of Sportsman’s Clubs. Space is limited; therefore, registration is necessary, and parental or guardian permission is mandatory. Youth can register to participate by completing the online registration at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Archery2025Oswego4H_235.
Please contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County 4-H Program for more details on 4-H and its Shooting Sports Program, 315-963-7286 or email at [email protected].
Friday, June 13th thru Friday, July 25th
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County Announces Youth Shooting Sports – Archery Program
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County is accepting registrations into its Shooting Sports – Archery Program. This program is open to all girls and boys ages 10 to 18 who are interested in archery. The course is being held at the North Sportsman’s Club in West Monroe on Fridays, June 13th, 20th, 27th, July 11th, 18th, and 25th. The sessions are held from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The 4-H Shooting Sports Program provides a positive experience for youth and promotes firearm safety. The program is also valuable for helping youth develop self-confidence, personal discipline, responsibility, teamwork, self-esteem, and sportsmanship. The Oswego County Shooting Sports Programs are not hunter safety education programs.
Previous experience or firearm ownership is not necessary for youth to participate in this hands-on learning experience. The Oswego County 4-H Program and its instructors, certified through the New York State 4-H Shooting Sports Program, will provide all firearms and necessary equipment. The instructors are volunteers who are chosen for their ability to teach and their skill at relating to youth.
A program fee of $30.00 will be charged to cover the cost of materials and eye and ear protection. Partial scholarships are available through a donation from the Oswego County Federation of Sportsman’s Clubs. Space is limited; therefore, registration is necessary, and parental or guardian permission is mandatory. Youth can register to participate by completing the online registration at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Archery2025Oswego4H_235.
Tuesday, July 8th
The Syracuse Salt Cats are proud to host their annual ALS Awareness Night on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Onondaga Community College Baseball Field, with first pitch at 7:00 p.m. against the Watertown Rapids. This community-centered event will feature an ice cream truck, full concession stand, and a crowd-favorite finale: the entire Salt Cats team taking part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge after the game. All donations from the evening will benefit the ALS Association Upstate New York Chapter, supporting research and resources for those affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
ALS Awareness Night is a cherished event that brings together baseball and community to support a critical cause. This year they are carrying on the annual Syracuse Spartans-Syracuse Salt Cats tradition that has continued for the last seven years, this time bringing on the Watertown Rapids while the Spartans are on a leave of absence. We encourage all fans, families, and supporters to come out, enjoy a great game, and help make a difference.
About The Syracuse Salt Cats
The Syracuse Salt Cats is a Summer Collegiate Wood Bat Baseball team that plays in the New York Collegiate Baseball League, and is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. The NYCBL is partially funded by Major League Baseball. We have had several players from several Colleges and Universities located throughout the United States and Canada and have enjoyed the experiences and quality of the soon to be 47 year old New York Collegiate Baseball League.
Tuesday, July 15th
LAFAYETTE COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT TO BENEFIT LAFAYETTE OUTREACH : The LaFayette Community Band will perform it’s annual concert at the Columbian Presbyterian Church (located at the corner of rtes. 11 & 20, LaFayette), Tues. July 15, at 7:30 pm. There will be free refreshments in the Fellowship Hall after the performance. Suggested donation : $2. ; all donations will be presented to LaFayette Outreach ( our local food pantry). Please come out and support two wonderful community organizations. Questions : 315-677-3293; [email protected] ; www.ColumbianPresbyterianChurch.com
Saturday, July 19th
CHA presents Willow Industry by Liverpool Historian, Joan Cregg
Liverpool is a village of just less than a square mile in area, however, there have been many strands of history that have woven this area. The Liverpool historian, Joan Cregg, will come to Clay Historical Park on July 19th from 1-3pm to share just one of those strands – the willow strand and the immigrant people who moved to the area and wove an industry and a community. She will bring artifacts, photographs, and stories to explain, educate, and entertain.
Sunday, July 20th
Come and meet Jeff Snow, Town of Clay Historian
Jeff Snow will be at Clay Historical Association’s Open House on Sunday, July 20th from 1-3pm at Clay Historical Park, 4939 NY 31, Clay. Do you have a future story you would like Jeff to feature? Do you have pictures of Clay “then” and would like a “now” story to go with them? Jeff is looking forward to meeting you and hearing about your Clay story. If you can’t attend, but have pictures or a story for Jeff he can be reached via email- [email protected]
All buildings will be open and manned by volunteers: Cigarville Train Station, replica log cabin, Sellen-Weller barn, and Visitor Center. The buildings feature exhibits, artifacts, photographs, documents, and other memorabilia that have been donated by Town of Clay families. For further information go to Facebook or https://sites.google.com./site/clayhistoricalassociation/
Saturday, August 9th
Local Authors & Crafters, Jillie’s Dog Food Truck, and Francis House at Clay Historical Park
DO YOU LOVE TO READ! DO YOU ENJOY MEETING CRAFTERS! ARE YOU IN THE MOOD FOR HOTDOGS? DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING FRANCIS HOUSE FOR A LOVED ONE?
Clay Historical Association is hosting their 2nd Authors Showcase on August 9th from 1-3pm at 4939 Clay Historical Park. This year’s event will have numerous local authors and crafters, Jillie’s Dog Food Truck, and Francis House. Also, an author panel from 2:00 to 2:30pm in the Visitor Center. This is a family event and parking is free.
