This festive Downtown Ithaca tradition brings together dozens of beautifully decorated holiday window displays. Stroll the Commons and surrounding streets, discover your favorite designs, and help us crown this year’s winners. Public voting runs from November 28 through December 14, with winners announced on December 17. To check out the map and learn more - Click Here
Downtown Ithaca Winter Holiday Bash Saturday, December 6, 2025 — Downtown Ithaca Commons Experience the spirit of the season at Downtown Ithaca’s Winter Holiday Bash — a one-day celebration filled with lights, music, and holiday magic! Kick off the day with Santa’s Arrival (11 AM – 2 PM) and festive activities for families. At 4:30 PM, kids 12 and under ... Read More
Downtown Ithaca’s Comfort Food Trail is a cozy winter event running January 16 – February 1 that invites food lovers to explore local restaurants while enjoying warm, comfort-food dishes around town. Participants scan QR codes at participating eateries to log visits, collect entries in a digital passport, and earn chances to win weekly $50 Downtown Ithaca gift cards or the ... Read More
Saturday, March 7, 2026 | 12:00 to 4:00 PM DOWNTOWN ITHACA COMMONS Winter doesn’t stand a chance. The Downtown Ithaca Chili Cook Off returns to the Commons for a one-day tasting experience filled with bold chili, lively crowds, and friendly competition. Sample a wide range of chili styles, explore Downtown Ithaca shops and restaurants, and vote for your favorites as ... Read More
Celebrate spring with a self-guided egg hunt across Downtown Ithaca. Explore participating businesses, discover hidden eggs, and win prizes along the way! Inside each egg is a treat, prize, or raffle ticket. On Monday, April 6, the winning raffle ticket number will be posted on our social media @downtownithaca, so be sure to keep an eye out!
Explore Downtown’s café scene and uncover your new favorite place to study. The more stops you make, the more chances to win a $25 Downtown gift card! And if you share a photo of your study setup, you can earn a bonus entry. Please note a phone is required for participation, as you will need to scan QR codes at ... Read More
We are kicking off the Beginnings Credit Union Summer Concert Series with a celebration in the heart of Downtown Ithaca. Join us for an afternoon of music, local flavor, and good vibes as we announce this season's lineup.
The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) will host a community roundtable on proposed Just Cause employment legislation on Monday, June 15, 2026, from 4:00–5:30 PM at Hotel Ithaca (222 South Cayuga Street). The event is free and open to the public — no registration required. The forum will bring together members of the City of Ithaca's Special Committee on Wrongful Discharge ... Read More
Join the Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) and Whitham Planning & Design on July 28th, from 3pm - 5pm for an open presentation to discuss data collected from the (3) DIA & AARP Walk Audit sessions. These data will help to shape possible improvements to make Downtown more navigable and intriguing. Light refreshments and food will be provided. No registration is ... Read More
Free and fun for the entire family, the Beginnings Summer Concert Series brings live music to Downtown Ithaca every Thursday at the Bernie Milton Pavilion. Local and national acts perform music in genres including jazz, blues, reggae, folk, hip hop, country, bluegrass, rock, and more. Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Bernie Milton Pavilion on the Ithaca Commons. This ... Read More
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