10,000+ Weekly Readers
Our newsletter reaches locals who are actively looking for things to do in the Finger Lakes.
Completely Free
No fees, no catch. List your events at no cost — we want the calendar to be as useful as possible.
Takes 2 Minutes
Quick form, fast review. Most events are approved within 1-2 business days.
How It Works
Create a free account
Just an email and password. That's it.
Submit your event
Add the title, date, location, and a description. Upload an image if you've got one. Set it as recurring if it happens regularly.
We review and publish
We check every submission to keep quality high. You'll get an email when your event goes live.
Your event reaches the community
It appears on the calendar, in search results, on lake and city pages, and may be featured in our weekly newsletter.
What You Can List
Events must be in the Finger Lakes region and open to the public (or clearly marked if ticketed).
About the Finger Lakes Effect
The Finger Lakes Effect is a weekly newsletter for people who live in, work in, and love the Finger Lakes. We cover local events, restaurants, experiences, and the stories that make this region what it is.
We built the Finger Lakes Event Guide because our readers kept telling us they wanted a better way to find what's happening around the lakes. We review every submission to keep quality high, and listing your event is always free.
Ready to list your event?
It takes about two minutes. No fees, ever.
Submit Your Event →Questions? Email us at [email protected]