Finger Lakes Events This Weekend: Oct 16–18
This page lists everything happening in the Finger Lakes this weekend, Friday through Sunday, and it updates on its own as new events come in. A typical weekend has farmers markets, winery and brewery tastings, live music at bars and vineyards, and the small-town fundraisers and festivals that rarely get advertised past the town line.
Prefer to stay close to home? Browse by lake: Seneca, Cayuga, Keuka, Canandaigua or Skaneateles. Planning for tonight instead? Here's what's happening today. Or jump straight to live music or farmers markets.
🎨 Art Exhibit: Spotlight Artist: Rosa Vargas
Rosa Vargas began her artistic career as a teenager with dreams of becoming a fashion designer. Rosa’s evolution from a …
🎵 Art Exhibit, Phoenix Rising: Margery Pearl Gurnett
Opening: Friday, October 2, 5 to 7 pm Exhibition: October 2 through November 1 In December of 2022, I suffered …
🎨 Something About Money, by Alexander Thomas
Something About Money a world premiere solo play, written and performed by Alexander Thomas* Directed by Daniel Brunet Oct 14-25 …
🎵 Harmonic Dirt at ONCO
Americana at its finest, for our next Dinner & A Show. Neo kitchen open till 8pm serving up creative Neapolitan …
👨👩👧 Sorry Horse Stories trio
Join us for a great night with live music from the Sorry Horse Stories trio! Grab your crew, kick back …
🍽️ Auburn Farmers Co-Op Market Inc. (Saturdays)
The Auburn co-op runs three days a week in the State Street lot. Accepts EBT, WIC, and senior Farmers Market …
🍽️ Cortland Farmers Market (Saturdays)
On Court Street in front of City Hall. Closes at 1pm in May and October, and at 2pm from June …
🍽️ The Windmill Farm & Craft Market
Free admission and more than 175 shops on 40 acres. As much a craft market as a farmers market.
🛠️ Beginner Sewing Series - Foundational Classes to Master Your Machine (Fall 2026)
Beginner Sewing Series - Master Your Machine Classes are 9 am - Noon ✂️ ALL supplies are included in your …
🍽️ Ithaca Farmers Market (Saturday at the Pavilion)
The big one, at the Steamboat Landing pavilion on Cayuga Lake. Prepared food and live music. Accepts SNAP and FreshConnect, …
🍽️ Canandaigua Farmers' Market
Producer only: vendors sell just what they grow or make. Around 30 vendors, buskers, and 25 seasons behind it. Ontario …
🍽️ Penn Yan Farmers Market
Celebrating its 50th season at a new home, the Yates County Office Building lot on Liberty Street.
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