Celebration introduces thousands of new college students to downtown & showcases student talent to the community on September 10th and 17th ITHACA, NY September 9, 2022 — Welcome Student Weekend is returning to downtown Ithaca this weekend after the program experienced a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Welcome Student Weekend introduces college students to life in downtown Ithaca and … Read More
Green Street Garage Reopens
Residents and visitors are welcome to begin parking at the reconstructed Green Street Garage on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022. Monthly parking passes will be available for purchase from the City Chamberlain’s Office beginning Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. The garage has 268 parking spaces available, and a total of 334 spaces will be provided once garage work is completed next year. … Read More
Hupstate Circus Festival bringing innovative and diverse circus shows to Ithaca, Sept 2-5 2022
Ithaca, NY – This Labor Day weekend treat your family and friends to the second annual Hupstate Circus Festival in Ithaca, NY. This multiple-day festival will bring dozens of circus artists to Ithaca from all over North America to perform from Sept 2-5, 2022. Shows include free and ticketed, indoor and outdoor, geared towards all ages, and adult-only offerings. The … Read More
New Marketplace Available Saturday’s in Downtown Ithaca
Programming features emerging BIPOC entrepreneurs ITHACA, JULY 5, 2022 — All summer long, Downtown Ithaca is hosting the Black Hands Universal Market each Saturday on the Commons. This new festive and cultural experience consists of emerging black entrepreneurs: Between 15 to 20 vendors will be offering various Caribbean and Dominican style foods and non-food products such as beauty supplies, information about community resources, … Read More
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2022
Father’s Day is coming up. And, we want to help you celebrate your dad or dad-like figure in your life. Here are a few gift ideas to consider gifting to the special caregiver in your life on Father’s Day: Take your dad to one of their favorite restaurants or buy them take-out or gift cards for dining downtown Whether or … Read More
GO ITHACA Launching Summer Tours
Tours visit Tompkins County’s popular destinations via bike, transit, walking Starting in June explore Ithaca’s top tourist destinations with the GO ITHACA team. The transportation demand management program offers free tours of some of the most scenic sites around Tompkins County all summer long. The best part is that you won’t have to use your vehicle to visit any of the … Read More
We’re Hosting An Inaugural PRIDE Week
MAY 24, 2022 — As part of PRIDE Month in June, Downtown Ithaca is preparing to host its inaugural Pride Week. From June 26 through July 3, come enjoy a variety of educational and fun activities that are crafted to celebrate and support Ithaca’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQAI+) community. Events will include live performances from LGBTQIA+ groups at the Bernie … Read More
County reissues mask-wearing advisory
APRIL 27, 2022 — The Tompkins County Health Department is encouraging all residents, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask while indoors and around others in public settings, in addition to continuing other precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19. TCHD calculates that Tompkins County will likely be in a high transmission area as defined by the CDC following … Read More
Spring Writes is back May 5th
Over 40 events. 100 Local Writers. Some on Zoom, Some Live. All Free! It’s time once again for the Community Arts Partnership’s annual Spring Writes Literary Festival, coming to the community from May 5 to May 21. Now in its 14th year, the Festival includes over 40 free literary-themed events, both live in downtown Ithaca, and on zoom. Over 100 … Read More
Easter in Downtown (Goodies, brunch and more)
The Hotel Ithaca Monks on the Commons Coltivare Alphabet Soup Your CBD Store For a complete listing of dining establishments in Downtown Ithaca check out our Dining Directory Here Spring is Blooming Downtown Enjoy a stroll around downtown to take in the spring flowers peeking out from underneath the long cold winter. Crocus, hyacinth, daffodils, and tulips are popping … Read More
