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Saturday, May 31, 2008

Children's World Events - Story Time

05/31/2008

11am – none

4th Floor.  Introduction to books with songs, dance, and fun for toddler or preschoolers

  • Venue: Central Library, 447 S. Salina St.
  • Website: www.onlib.org
  • Phone:435-1852
  • Email:
Thursday, June 5, 2008

June Music Series - Fayette Firefighters Memorial Park

06/05/2008

12n – 2pm

free

J-Project - Come to Fayette Park & listen to lunchtime music. Get a flavor of the east side district!

  • Venue: Fayette Firefighters Memorial Park
  • Website:
  • Phone:
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Saturday, June 7, 2008

Paige's Butterfly Run

06/07/2008

9am – none

Annual Fundraiser to fight Pediatric Cancer to benefit Center for children's Cancer and Blood Disorders at University Hospital and a scholarship program in Baldwinsville. Run begins 9am. Caterpillar Crawl begins 9:45am, and the Walk is at 10am. Starting downtown and finishing at the Federal Building on Clinton St.

Boxing Hall of Fame - Banquet of champions

06/07/2008

7pm – none

admission

50 world champions, speeches, autographs, photo opportunities and more. Dinner at 8pm.

  • Venue: Oncenter Complex
  • Website:
  • Phone:697-7095
  • Email:

CNY Pride Parade

06/07/2008

11:30am – 8pm

free

Parade departs from the corner of Montgomery ;& E. Washington St. and will culminate with a festival in the Everson Museum Plaza. Registration 9am.

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Juneteenth Festival

06/14/2008

12 noon – 10pm

free

premier African American celebration for Syracuse & Central New York, encouraging acceptance of diversity. Freedom Parade. Main Stage & Jubilee Stage entertainment features local and natinal musical acts. Harambe Activity Tents, cultural foods.

Sunday, June 15, 2008

9th Annual Jewish Music & Cultural Festival

06/15/2008

11am – 6pm

free

Celebrating Isreal at 60. Special ceremony at 11am with area rabbis, cantors, choir, and dignitaries. Features Jewish, Yiddish, and Isreali music, including Simply Tsfat and Hananel Edri. Jewish and Isreali food, arts & crafts, vendors, a Children's Activities Tent, Jewish community organizations and synagogues.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Everson Museum Summer Picnic

06/19/2008

6 pm – none

reservations only

At the Everson Museum Community Plaza. This event honors David McDonald, a local and internationally renowned ceramic artist.

Friday, June 20, 2008

Polish Festival

06/20/2008

4pm – 10pm

free

Features a variety of Polish music, the debut of Miss Polonia 2008, ethnic dancers, crafters, drinks, pastries, kielbasa, and pierogis.

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Polish Festival

06/21/2008

12 noon – 10 pm

free

Features a variety of Polish music, the debut of Miss Polonia 2008, ethnic dancers, crafters, drinks, pastries, kielbasa, and pierogis.

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Downtown Farmers Market

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7:00am – 4:00pm

Free

The market, sponsored by the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, is held each Tuesday in the parking lot on the corner of South Salina and West Washington Streets.  It features over 50 farmers and produce dealers selling fresh and seasonal vegetables, fruit, nuts, eggs, cheese, baked goods, flowers, plants, handcrafted items, and more.  Some weeks the market hosts live entertainment.  We've added an area with tables and umbrellas and also added a 5-minute pick-up zone at the Clinton Street entrance.

  • Venue: Parking lot on the corner of South Salina and West Washington Streets
  • Website:
  • Phone:315-422-8284
  • Email: mail@downtownsyracuse.com
Friday, July 11, 2008

6th Annual Empire State Brewing & Music Festival

07/11/2008

5:00 – 10:00

Featuring over 300 styles of beers, wines, hand-crafted sodas, champagne, malted beverages, a premium Belgian beer tent, and, new this year, a Cask Conditioned Ale Tent.  Area restaurants will offer neo-traditional festival foods for purchase.  There will be 2 stages of live music.  Designated driver's service will be available.

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Magic the Gathering

07/12/2008, 07/13/2008

8:00am – 8:30pm

admission

Eventide Tournament

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Magic the Gathering

07/12/2008, 07/13/2008

8:00am – 8:30pm

admission

Eventide Tournament

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Downtown Farmers Market

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7:00am – 4:00pm

Free

The market, sponsored by the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, is held each Tuesday in the parking lot on the corner of South Salina and West Washington Streets.  It features over 50 farmers and produce dealers selling fresh and seasonal vegetables, fruit, nuts, eggs, cheese, baked goods, flowers, plants, handcrafted items, and more.  Some weeks the market hosts live entertainment.  We've added an area with tables and umbrellas and also added a 5-minute pick-up zone at the Clinton Street entrance.

  • Venue: Parking lot on the corner of South Salina and West Washington Streets
  • Website:
  • Phone:315-422-8284
  • Email: mail@downtownsyracuse.com
Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Zoo to You

07/16/2008

2:00pm – none

Free

The Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park is bringing live animals to the library.  Catch a close-up look at exotic "bugs" such as the Chilean Rose-haired Tarantula, the Emperor Scorpion, and the Giant African Millipede.

  • Venue: The Galleries of Syracuse
  • Website:
  • Phone:315-435-1900
  • Email:
Thursday, July 17, 2008

Sustainably Energizing New York's Creative Core Conference

07/17/2008, 07/18/2008

none – none

Friday, July 18, 2008

Sustainably Energizing New York's Creative Core Conference

07/17/2008, 07/18/2008

none – none

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Antiques Festival

07/19/2008

12:00pm – 5:00pm

  • Venue: Hanover Square
  • Website:
  • Phone:
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Sunday, July 20, 2008

Moreland the Magician

07/20/2008

2:00pm – none

Free

  • Venue: The Galleries of Syracuse
  • Website:
  • Phone:315-435-1900
  • Email:
Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Downtown Farmers Market

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7:00am – 4:00pm

Free

The market, sponsored by the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, is held each Tuesday in the parking lot on the corner of South Salina and West Washington Streets.  It features over 50 farmers and produce dealers selling fresh and seasonal vegetables, fruit, nuts, eggs, cheese, baked goods, flowers, plants, handcrafted items, and more.  Some weeks the market hosts live entertainment.  We've added an area with tables and umbrellas and also added a 5-minute pick-up zone at the Clinton Street entrance.

  • Venue: Parking lot on the corner of South Salina and West Washington Streets
  • Website:
  • Phone:315-422-8284
  • Email: mail@downtownsyracuse.com
Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Downtown Farmers Market

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7:00am – 4:00pm

Free

The market, sponsored by the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, is held each Tuesday in the parking lot on the corner of South Salina and West Washington Streets.  It features over 50 farmers and produce dealers selling fresh and seasonal vegetables, fruit, nuts, eggs, cheese, baked goods, flowers, plants, handcrafted items, and more.  Some weeks the market hosts live entertainment.  We've added an area with tables and umbrellas and also added a 5-minute pick-up zone at the Clinton Street entrance.

  • Venue: Parking lot on the corner of South Salina and West Washington Streets
  • Website:
  • Phone:315-422-8284
  • Email: mail@downtownsyracuse.com
Sunday, August 3, 2008

Honoring the Haudenosaunee

08/03/2008

11:00am – 10:00pm

Free

Celebrates and honors the customs, culture, and traditions of the six tribes of the Iroquois Confederacy.

  • Venue: Hanover Square
  • Website:
  • Phone:315-420-1045
  • Email:
Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Downtown Farmers Market

07/08/2008, 07/15/2008, 07/22/2008, 07/29/2008, 08/05/2008… more View All Dates

7:00am – 4:00pm

Free

The market, sponsored by the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, is held each Tuesday in the parking lot on the corner of South Salina and West Washington Streets.  It features over 50 farmers and produce dealers selling fresh and seasonal vegetables, fruit, nuts, eggs, cheese, baked goods, flowers, plants, handcrafted items, and more.  Some weeks the market hosts live entertainment.  We've added an area with tables and umbrellas and also added a 5-minute pick-up zone at the Clinton Street entrance.

  • Venue: Parking lot on the corner of South Salina and West Washington Streets
  • Website:
  • Phone:315-422-8284
  • Email: mail@downtownsyracuse.com
Saturday, August 9, 2008

Antiques Festival

08/09/2008

12:00pm – 5:00pm

  • Venue: Hanover Square
  • Website:
  • Phone:
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Hanover Happy Hour Tuesdays

08/12/2008

6:00 – 8:00

Free

Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy performing

  • Venue: Hanover Square
  • Website:
  • Phone:
  • Email:

Downtown Farmers Market

07/08/2008, 07/15/2008, 07/22/2008, 07/29/2008, 08/05/2008… more View All Dates

7:00am – 4:00pm

Free

The market, sponsored by the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, is held each Tuesday in the parking lot on the corner of South Salina and West Washington Streets.  It features over 50 farmers and produce dealers selling fresh and seasonal vegetables, fruit, nuts, eggs, cheese, baked goods, flowers, plants, handcrafted items, and more.  Some weeks the market hosts live entertainment.  We've added an area with tables and umbrellas and also added a 5-minute pick-up zone at the Clinton Street entrance.

  • Venue: Parking lot on the corner of South Salina and West Washington Streets
  • Website:
  • Phone:315-422-8284
  • Email: mail@downtownsyracuse.com
Friday, August 15, 2008

Hanover Squares

08/15/2008

7:00pm – none

Free

Based on the Hollywood Squares game show, featuring local celebrities and 8 teams competing for the grand prize.  Presented by the Downtown Committee of Syracuse.

Syracuse Children's Theatre

08/15/2008

none – none

Bugsy Malone Jr.

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Latin American Festival

08/16/2008, 08/17/2008

none – none

Free

Experience the rhythms of Latin American and Caribbean in Clinton Square. Information at Spanish Action League

  • Venue: Clinton Square
  • Website:
  • Phone:475-6153
  • Email:
Sunday, August 17, 2008

Latin American Festival

08/16/2008, 08/17/2008

none – none

Free

Experience the rhythms of Latin American and Caribbean in Clinton Square. Information at Spanish Action League

  • Venue: Clinton Square
  • Website:
  • Phone:475-6153
  • Email:
Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Downtown Farmers Market

07/08/2008, 07/15/2008, 07/22/2008, 07/29/2008, 08/05/2008… more View All Dates

7:00am – 4:00pm

Free

The market, sponsored by the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, is held each Tuesday in the parking lot on the corner of South Salina and West Washington Streets.  It features over 50 farmers and produce dealers selling fresh and seasonal vegetables, fruit, nuts, eggs, cheese, baked goods, flowers, plants, handcrafted items, and more.  Some weeks the market hosts live entertainment.  We've added an area with tables and umbrellas and also added a 5-minute pick-up zone at the Clinton Street entrance.

  • Venue: Parking lot on the corner of South Salina and West Washington Streets
  • Website:
  • Phone:315-422-8284
  • Email: mail@downtownsyracuse.com
Thursday, August 21, 2008

Inner Brainscape: Paintings of Universal Energy

08/21/2008

5pm – 8pm

Free

Meet artist Ken Nichols, a local graphic designer with over 30 years experience, whose paintings evolve from coming out from behind the computer. The human element of individual brush strokes is the key to his lively intricate paintings, with each stroke, color and shape leading to the next.

 

  • Venue: Eureka Crafts
  • Website:
  • Phone:
  • Email:
Saturday, August 23, 2008

Antiques Festival

08/23/2008

12:00pm – 5:00pm

  • Venue: Hanover Square
  • Website:
  • Phone:
  • Email:
Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Downtown Farmers Market

07/08/2008, 07/15/2008, 07/22/2008, 07/29/2008, 08/05/2008… more View All Dates

7:00am – 4:00pm

Free

The market, sponsored by the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, is held each Tuesday in the parking lot on the corner of South Salina and West Washington Streets.  It features over 50 farmers and produce dealers selling fresh and seasonal vegetables, fruit, nuts, eggs, cheese, baked goods, flowers, plants, handcrafted items, and more.  Some weeks the market hosts live entertainment.  We've added an area with tables and umbrellas and also added a 5-minute pick-up zone at the Clinton Street entrance.

  • Venue: Parking lot on the corner of South Salina and West Washington Streets
  • Website:
  • Phone:315-422-8284
  • Email: mail@downtownsyracuse.com
Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Downtown Farmers Market

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