The leaves are really starting to change! It’s really feeling like fall! We’re getting ready to remove our window A/C units which means it’s window open season and I love that for us.
In this Middle of Somewhere, you'll find:
Local Business Happenings
The Ultimate Guide to Halloween
On the Calendar
A quick poll
Thanks for sharing the love of CNY with me!
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Local Business Happenings:
Prison City Farm (North Street) is sharing their vision for the location with a cool new event: Feast on the Farm. Tickets required.
Found Things Plant Shop has a cool new offer: blind date with a plant
Glo Smoothie Co in Auburn quietly had their grand opening over the weekend and is now taking orders
Cellar and Folly Whiskey in Auburn is hiring a part-time tasting room bartender! Email Holly at [email protected]
The Pantry Market announced they’re carrying some goodies from a local restaurant (I think this will make a bunch of you very happy!)
The Ultimate Guide to Halloween
Halloween is on a Saturday this year and October 24 has about seven things happening at once. I made a guide to Halloween in CNY + the Finger Lakes so we can plan accordingly 👻
On the Calendar
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FRIDAY:
9/25 [Fairport] — Fairport toasts fall with its annual Oktoberfest Sept. 24-26, bringing German food, beer, live music and canal-side revelry to the village. Tickets are cheaper online.
9/25 [Ithaca] — Local farms, apple growers, cider, baked goods, handmade crafts, food, live entertainment and community activities in Downtown Ithaca for the 44th Annual Apple Harvest Festival! Learn more.
9/25 [Syracuse] — Tim’s Pumpkin Patch is having Hops & Hooves from 5-7pm! Stop by the brew barn for brews and baby goats!
SATURDAY:
9/26 [Fairport] — Fairport toasts fall with its annual Oktoberfest Sept. 24-26, bringing German food, beer, live music and canal-side revelry to the village. Tickets are cheaper online.
9/26 [Naples] — The Naples Grape Festival returns to the 'Grape Pie Capital of the World' serving up famous grape pie, Finger Lakes wineries, artisan vendors and live music along Main Street. Learn more in this article.
9/26 [Baldwinsville] — Taste of B'ville spotlights Baldwinsville's food and drink scene with sampling from local vendors, live music, face painting and family-friendly activities downtown.
9/26 [Auburn] — Prison City is hosting a Feast on the Farm with cocktail hour and dinner. Space is limited. Get your ticket!
9/26 [Manlius] — The annual Manlius Swan Fest returns to downtown Manlius from 1 to 4 p.m. with free entertainment, an art show, local vendors and food celebrating the village's beloved swans.
9/26 [Oswego] — The 41st annual Central Square Apple Festival returns to Brewerton Speedway Sept. 26-27, 2026, with fritters, doughnuts, fresh cider and amusement rides for $5 per carload. Learn more
9/26 [Weedsport] — Remi Reads is having their grand re-opening from 10-5pm. Learn more.
9/26 [Weedsport] — Live a Little Boutique is also having their grand re-opening starting at 10am. Learn more.
9/26 [Rochester] — The ESL Rochester Fringe Festival takes over dozens of downtown venues. Today is the LAST DAY! Learn more!
SUNDAY:
9/27 [Syracuse] — The beloved Westcott Street Cultural Fair fills Syracuse's Westcott neighborhood. Kicking off with a noon parade followed by live music, dancing and food vendors. Learn more!
9/27 [Syracuse] — Syracuse Vegfest brings plant-based food, cooking demos and speakers to the Science & Industry Building at the NYS Fairgrounds. This is a free event! Learn more.
ONGOING EVENTS:
Thursdays and Sundays [Skaneateles] — A twice-weekly market offering local produce, pastured meats, artisanal cheeses, wine, breads, and seasonal baked goods. Running through October 10. Learn more!
Fridays [Camillus] The Camillus Farmers Market sets up every Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Camillus Municipal Building through October, offering fresh local produce, baked goods, and artisan goods.
9/22-10/11 [Syracuse] — The Tony-winning musical 'Come From Away' plays Syracuse telling the true story of a Newfoundland town that took in 7,000 air travelers stranded on Sept. 11, 2001. Get tickets.
9/24-10/3 [Auburn] — The musical 'Rock of Ages' plays The Rev Theatre Co. through Oct. 3, 2026, packing the stage with 1980s rock anthems and power ballads. Get your tickets.
📝 PENCIL THIS IN:
10/7 [Skaneateles] — Support the Greater Cayuga SPCA at Beer and Bark at the Skaneateles Brewery from 5-7:30pm. $1 of every drink goes to the SPCA. This is a dog + kid friendly event! Learn more.
10/16-10/24 [Fairport] — Fairport Restaurant Week takes place! Featuring over 20 participating restaurants. There are so many new places to eat in the area that I’m going to make a point to try and go!
10/24 [Near You] — Early voting starts
10/24 [Marcellus] — Marcellus together is hosting BooFest for the kids from 2pm-5pm!
10/25 [Auburn] — Grab your kiddos! Make those costumes! Cash in on free candy. Friends of Emerson Park are hosting a free Trick or Treat from 12-2pm!
