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 Ted.Long@cumulus.com 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
Enter through June 1st, 2025
Oswego County Fair’s Bucket of Junk Contest is Open for Registrations
Get ready for a creative extravaganza at the Oswego County Fair! This year, the fair will host its inaugural Bucket of Junk Contest, where participants will transform ordinary items into extraordinary sculptures. The challenge? Craft a three-dimensional masterpiece using only the contents of a provided bucket, all inspired by the fair’s theme, “Barn in the USA.”
The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County will supply the buckets and the “junk” materials, sparking your imagination to create art that can be admired from every angle. These unique sculptures will be proudly displayed in the Agriculture/Domestic Arts Building throughout the fair, showcasing the incredible talent and creativity of our community. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to see junk turned into artistic treasures!
The Bucket of Junk Contest is open to people of all ages. This is not a 4-H member only contest. There are different classes for entry: youth individual, adult individual, more than 1 youth, family, and adult group business church or club. The contest is limited to 15 applicants (individual or team) and will be on the first come, first served basis. There will be a waiting list to replace any applicant that drops out of the contest before the fair, as well as any applicant that does not collect their bucket of supplies. The Bucket of Junk Contest is a great event for individuals to participate in the county fair. There will be a tangible prize for first place in each division in addition to the sculpture that earns the People’s Choice Award.
There is no entry fee to participate. However, pre-registration is required. The registration deadline is June 1, 2025 or sooner if all buckets are spoken for. Contest rules and registration information can be found on the event page for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County, www.thatscooperativeextension.org or by calling 315-963-7286. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County office if you have any special needs.
Through Saturday, May 10th
On Friday, May 2nd 7:30 PM at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego, the Oswego Music Hall will feature The Jeff Stockham Quartet playing tribute to trumpeter/vocalist Chet Baker. Jazz by the Lake. Info: https://www.oswegomusichall.org/
National Stage 48th season
May 10 – Season Finale: Emerging Artist Showcase w/The Honey Badgers
Saturday, May 10th & Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
May’s Nature Programs at Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center
The Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center is leading two public programs in May for the community to attend.
On Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 9:30 AM, join the educator for a magical journey through the woods during Springtime Woods Walk. Witness the transformation of nature with buds bursting, flowers blooming, birds migrating, and amphibians calling. The springtime woods awaken with a burst of life, offering countless wonders to observe and enjoy.
The second program is on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 6:30 PM with an enchanting walk along the trails to the pond. As dusk settles, the woods and marsh come alive with beavers swimming, birds singing, and frogs calling. These are just a few of the incredible sights and sounds you might encounter during Nature at Night Program.
These family-oriented adventures kick off indoors with a brief educational session, setting the stage for an exciting outdoor stroll along scenic trails. The programs are designed for nature lovers of all ages; anyone from individuals to families are encouraged to attend! All youth must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program. The fee for these programs is only $4 per person, or $12 for a family. Children under the age of three are free! Preregistration is requested. For more information and to register, visit http://thatscooperativeextension.org/events.
The Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center is located at 748 State Route 183 in eastern Oswego County, between Routes 13 and 69 near Williamstown. More information about the Amboy 4-H Environmental Educational Center and its programming, can be found at http://thatscooperativeextension.org/amboy-4-h-environmental-education-center, or by calling the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County 4-H Office at (315) 963 7286, ext. 400.
The Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center is located at 748 State Route 183 in eastern Oswego County, between Routes 13 and 69 near Williamstown. More information about the Amboy 4-H Environmental Educational Center and its programming, can be found at http://thatscooperativeextension.org/amboy-4-h-environmental-education-center, or by calling the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County 4-H Office at (315) 963‑7286.
Please contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County office if you have any special needs.
Through Saturday, May 24th
Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery has been busy gearing up for trout fishing season which means the return of the Saturday Spring Fishing Program.
Families, small groups and individuals will be able to enjoy a session of catch and release fishing fun at the facility. Sessions will be offered on Saturdays, 9:00-11:30am, through May 24.
The program cost is $5 per person, children 2 & under are free. Participants are encouraged to supply their own bait, tackle and rods, a small amount of equipment is available for use. A fishing license is not required.
Register and pay online at www.OnondagaCountyParks.com or call the Parks Reservations office at (315) 451-6249. Advance registration and pre-payment is required.
Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery, an Onondaga County Park, is located on Route 321 in Elbridge. For more information about the hatchery, call (315) 689-9367 or visit www.OnondagaCountyParks.com.
Wednesday, May 7th
Event Name: Challah Braiding Workshop with the Challah Prince
Event Date: Wednesday, May 7 at 6:45pm
Event Location: JCC of Syracuse – 5655 Thompson Rd DeWitt, NY
Ticket Price: Standard is $36 and Standard + Meet & Greet is $72
Event URL: jccsyr.org/challah-prince-event
Details: The Challah Prince will be traveling from Israel to the JCC for an exciting two-hour challah braiding workshop on Wednesday, May 7. This fun, meaningful experience will give participants the unique opportunity to learn the art of challah braiding with an expert. Everyone who attends will leave with a beautifully braided challah to enjoy at home.
Disclaimer: While the challah braiding workshop is open to the whole community, it is geared toward older children and adults. It should be considered if purchasing tickets for younger children, the presentation will include content about October 7th, 2023.
Saturday, May 10th
All You Can Eat Belgian Waffle Breakfast
Saturday, May 10,2025
8:00 – 11:00 AM
Lamson Grange #588
9108 Fenner Road, Baldwinsville, NY
Adults – $12.00 ages 6 – 12 – $6.00, 5 and under – free
Menu: Belgian waffles, blueberry topping, warm syrup, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, beverages
For more info (315)413-8993
Saturday, May 10th
Hanging Plant Sale
Mother’s Day Weekend
CLAY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Add a touch of beauty to your home and support
the Clay Historical Association! We’re holding a
Mother’s Day, hanging plant flower sale!
$25 each basket or 2 for $40
Cash or Check Only
SATURDAY, MAY 10TH
9:00 AM – SOLD OUT
Clay Historical Park
4939 Rt. 31
Clay, New York 13041
Wednesday, May 14th
Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo to Host Senior Citizen Appreciation Day
The Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo will host a FREE, early-morning celebration for senior citizens. Senior Citizen Appreciation Day, presented by Hill Insurance Service, LLC, will take place at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Packed with senior-exclusive experiences, Senior Citizens Appreciation Day, presented by Hill Insurance Service, LLC, is specially designed for those 62 and over! The event will feature free admission to the zoo for senior citizens from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., complimentary continental breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., access to the zoo grounds prior to opening, a variety of senior-specific exhibitors, and even informative talks about caring for some of the senior animals at the zoo, such as a demonstration of our elephants practicing yoga to keep their joints mobile.
Registration is required to attend Senior Citizens Appreciation Day, presented by Hill Insurance Service, LLC. Visit http://www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org to register now! For help registering, please call (315) 435-8511 x8518.
Schedule of events:
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Free admission (with registration)
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Animal greeter and exhibitors at the courtyard
9:45 a.m. Creature Chat: Caring for Senior Elephants and Elephant Yoga demonstration at the Helga Beck Asian Elephant Preserve
10:30 a.m. Creature Chat: Siamang Apes – Senior Animal Companions at Primate Park
11:00 a.m. Creature Chat: Geriatric Animal Care at Domestic Animal Barn
*Schedule Subject to Change
Saturday, May 17th
Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale
The Master Gardeners of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County are having their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 17th from 9 am until noon at Immanuel United Methodist Church (Church of the Bells), 303 Kasson Rd, Camillus, NY 13031. There will be a large variety of locally grown perennials, herbs, ferns and native plants available for purchase with prices starting at $3. Cash or personal checks only. Come early for the best selection. No entry fee.
Event Website: https://cceonondaga.org/events/2025/05/17/annual-plant-sale
Sunday, May 18th
Clay Historical Association’s Open House
CHA is hosting their first Open House of the 2025 season on Sunday, May 18th from 1-3pm at Clay Historical Park, 4939 NY 31, Clay. All buildings will be open and manned by volunteers: Cigarville Train Station, replica 1800’s 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. Step back in time to learn what businesses the Town of Clay used to be known for “Sauerkraut Factory” and “Tobacco”. For further information go to Facebook or https://sites.google.com./site/clayhistoricalassociation/ . Any questions, call Cindy at 315-927-7573.
Sunday, May 18th
Syracuse GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge 2025
Please join us for the annual GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge on 5/18/25 at Long Branch Park. The race begins at 9:30am as we walk, dash, and run our way to acceptance and inclusion for all! This year’s event theme is Christmas in May. Start a team, sponsor, or donate today.
https://support.gigisplayhouse.org/gigifit-acceptance-challenge-2025/event/syracuse-gigifit-acceptance-challenge-2025
Saturday, May 31st
JUNE PRIDE MONTH IN CNY
SATURDAY, MAY 31
Annual Syracuse Progress First Light Flag Raising – 11am
City Hall, 233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY
● The Progress First Light hybrid flag, unique to Syracuse and designed by Syracuse native Eric Hart, symbolizes “Dawn’s first light over Syracuse” and reflects the land, people, and spirit of the region. Its elements honor the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee, the area’s geography, and local history, with colors representing restoration, perseverance, industriousness, and peace.
Pride Month Kick Off Party – 9pm
Gilded Club, 415 S Clinton St, Syracuse, NY
● Pride Month kicks off with a high-energy party at Gilded Club featuring local DJs and Drag performers.
SUNDAY, JUNE 1
Town of Dewitt Pride Month Flag Raising Ceremony – 2:45pm
Dewitt Town Hall
5400 Butternut Road, East Syracuse, NY
● As in years past, the Town of DeWitt will host its annual Progress Pride Flag raising ceremony. Join this joyful celebration featuring speakers, music, dancing, performances, snacks, refreshments, local vendors, and more.
Cordero Collective Pride Kickoff Party & Tattoo Flash Sale – 11am
Cordero Collective Tattoos, 2105 W. Genesee St, Syracuse, NY
● Celebrate the start of Pride Month with ink, music, and community at Cordero Collective’s third annual Pride Tattoo Flash Sale! Choose from flash tattoos ranging $20–$120, plus enjoy drag trivia with Arya Klos, food trucks, tabletop gaming with Syracuse Gaymers, local vendors, a gender-affirming barber, nail tech, DJ, photo booth, and a raffle benefiting CNY Pride.
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.
Sunday, June 1st
Held in partnership with the Baldwinsville Lion’s Club, Strides for Sight 5k brings participants to the beautiful suburban park on the Seneca River in Baldwinsville. Our goal is to put on a family friendly event while raising funds for those who are blind and visually impaired in the Central New York Community.
T-Shirt to all participants registered by May 10, 2025!
Free lunch to all registered participants!
Vendors, food and carnival games at the finish line!
Register Here: Strides for Sight — AURORA of Central New York, Inc.
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 lcr23@cornell.edu.
Thursday, June 5th-Saturday, 7th
Friends of NOPL Brewerton – annual Book Sale
The Friends of NOPL Brewerton’s annual Book Sale will take place June 5-7th at the Brewerton Fire Department, 9625 Brewerton Rd, Brewerton, NY 13029.
Thursday June 5th will be a $5 pre sale from 4pm-7pm
Friday, June 6th will be an all day book sale from 9am-6pm
Saturday June 7th will be a $5 bag sale from 9am-3pm.
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.
Saturday, June 14th
Clay Historical Association- author Lee E. Hickey
Clay Historical Association is presenting author Lee E. Hickey on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 1-3pm at Clay Historical Park, 4939 NY 31. Lee will be discussing her book, “Girl in the Glass House; Tolkin Affair”.
Step back in time to Oswego, NY during the fabulous Gilded Age and witness the fascinating true story of ten-year-old Virginia Tonkin, whose tragic death spawned a legend that has been passed down for generations. She made history when her parents refused to inter her body and kept her inside their home in a glass coffin for well over a year. The Tonkin family’s curious tale is one full of intrigue, tragedy, scandal, romance, betrayal, mystery, and even murder.
Sunday, June 15th
Clay Historical Association’s Open House on Sunday, June 15th from 1-3pm at Clay Historical Park, 4939 NY 31, Clay. 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/
