Thanksgiving Day/Week Restaurant Hours

Hotel Ithaca  Traditional Thanksgiving Sit-Down Plated Dinner Thursday, November 25, 11:30am – 6:00pm Reservations required: 607.272.1000 Or make it a holiday getaway! Wednesday – Sunday of Thanksgiving Week – Room Rates starting at $99 https://bit.ly/3cb0KO8   Coltivare Closed Thanksgiving Day 11/25, Christmas Eve 12/24, and Christmas Day 12/25 and Mondays. Open Tuesday-Sunday for dinner as well as Sunday brunch! In … Read More

Holiday shopping season kicks off with Shop Small Weekend on Nov. 26 – Nov. 29

Shop Small Weekend

ITHACA NY NOVEMBER 15, 2021 — The holiday shopping season is upon us. Downtown Ithaca will kick off this special time of year by presenting Shop Small Weekend, Nov. 26 through Nov. 29, a time where shoppers are encouraged to show their support for downtown’s small businesses. Throughout Shop Small Weekend, patrons who shop at downtown Ithaca’s stores for their … Read More

Downtown Ithaca will shine green for Veterans Day 

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 — To celebrate Veterans Day and honor military veterans and their families, Downtown Ithaca is for the third consecutive year participating in the national Greenlight A Vet campaign from November 10 through 12. During that time, many downtown Ithaca shops and other businesses will show their support for military veterans by changing at least one light at their business … Read More

Tompkins Together

Tompkins Together Logo

The Tompkins Chamber, Visit Ithaca, and the Downtown Ithaca Alliance have been collaborating on a feel-good campaign focusing on those working in the hospitality industry. The goal of this campaign is to spread kindness, encourage patience, and elicit understanding in acknowledgment that businesses are experiencing real staffing challenges.

Gallery Night Ithaca artists observe Hispanic Heritage Month

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 ITHACA NY — October’s Gallery Night presented by Tompkins Trust Company is happening Friday, Oct. 1, and will feature artwork from more than 30 different artists at 16 downtown Ithaca locations. In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, some of the participating locations will feature Hispanic and Latin American artists. The Community School of Music and Arts is … Read More

Rochester soul singer Danielle Ponder performing at CFCU Summer Concert Series

Free, all-ages performance starts at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Bernie Milton Pavilion on the Commons  ITHACA NY AUGUST 30, 2021 — This week, the CFCU Summer Concert Series features Danielle Ponder, a soul-singing sensation from Rochester, NY.  When Ponder appeared during last year’s virtual CFCU Summer Concert Series, her performance drew the highest viewership with nearly 7,000 views between the … Read More

Four businesses and a development honored at Downtown Ithaca Annual Awards Dinner

AUGUST 25, 2021 ITHACA NY — Hardworking and dedicated downtown Ithaca business owners and building developments were in the spotlight Tuesday evening as the Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) presented five awards during its Annual Awards Dinner at Ithaca Marriott on the Commons. “So many people work hard every day to make downtown a successful and vibrant place. This ceremony is our opportunity to … Read More

CFCU Summer Concerts Series returning to Bernie Milton in Downtown Ithaca

CFCU Summer Concert Series logo poster

CFCU Summer Concert Series returns to Bernie Milton in Downtown Ithaca Free and fun for the entire family, the CFCU Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca will be taking place outside and live starting at 6:00 pm each Thursday between June 13th and September 12th, 2024, at the Bernie Milton Pavilion. Local and national acts perform music in genres including … Read More

TCPL launches Summer Reading Programs for Kids, Teens, and Adults

 Tompkins County Public Library is offering summer reading programs for kids, teens, and adults, beginning Saturday, June 26 and continuing through Saturday, August 7. Opportunities for outdoor and virtual programs, games, and prizes are available for all ages! Kids Summer Adventure, for ages 0-10, will kick off with an online event featuring The Great and Powerful Dave on Saturday, June … Read More

Downtown Ithaca & GO ITHACA Hosting First LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour

Event includes stops at four historical sites and an after-party at Alley Cat Cafe  ITHACA NY JUNE 24, 2021 — In recognition of PRIDE month, The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) and its GO ITHACA program will host their first LGBTQIA+ History Walk on Saturday, June 26. Members for the DIA and GO ITHACA invite you to join them at 3 p.m. at … Read More