Join the 2026 Earth Day Festival at the Ithaca Commons on Saturday, April 18,from 12 pm to 5 pm. Enjoy fun, family-friendly activities, resources, food, and music as we celebrate how together we are protecting our planet and communities. Learn about actionable climate solutions that are both possible and attainable. Explore sustainable ways to reduce waste, lower energy costs, grow ... Read More
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
Morris is an English dance tradition that marks the turning of the seasons with joyful music, colorful costumes, bells and ribbons, flashing hankies, clashing sticks, swords and garlands. These dances have been done since before Shakespeare’s time. The Bassett St. Hounds team from Syracuse is forty years old this summer and we’re celebrating with our friends. On August 16 and ... Read More
Free community-based yoga in the park for all, children and families welcomed! Join our outdoor yoga series for all levels & people in Ithaca parks this summer. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, come move, breathe, and connect with our community. Bring a mat or towel, water, and sunscreen.
Come one, come all to the Circus Culture Summer Tour! Join us for six free, family-friendly shows around downtown Ithaca with acts created by community members, students, and teachers alike. Bring a blanket, a chair, or swing by to watch an act or two! In the case of inclement weather, shows will be held indoors at Circus Culture. Check @circusculture ... Read More
DANCE PARTY WITH APARECE 🗓️ Saturday, May 31st | ⏰ 7 PM – 12 AM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY Join us for a high-energy dance party to close out the We Are La Voz pop-up gallery space at Orozco Gallery Ithaca! The night will be filled with Latin music, as Aparece, a Peruvian-American DJ, accordionist, and ... Read More
CLOSING RECEPTION OF "WE ARE LA VOZ" 🗓️ Friday, May 30th | ⏰ 5–9 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY Join us for the closing reception of We Are La Voz: Resilience Through Art, a month-long exhibition showcasing the powerful intersection of textile art and social justice through the work of Latine artists. Curated by Yen Ospina ... Read More
ARTIST WORKSHOP NIGHT 🗓️ Thursday, May 29th | ⏰ 7–9 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY Spend the evening immersed in fiber, paint, and cultural storytelling with two incredible Latin American artists: 🧶 Ju Quaresma (Viva Acres) — Brazilian-Latina shepherd and fiber artist sharing her wool transformation journey. Learn about her wet felting process, explore her tools, ... Read More
ARTIST TALKS & WORKSHOP NIGHT 🗓️ Wednesday, May 28th | ⏰ 6–8 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY Join us for a powerful and poetic evening led by Colombian artists Dorelly Johanna Villareal Martinez, Lua Arroyo, and local poet Yessica Martinez. This collaborative workshop invites participants to activate memory through color, using poetry as a guide for ... Read More
ZINE WORKSHOP WITH YEN OSPINA 🗓️ Sunday, May 25th | ⏰ 4–6 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY Join artist Yen Ospina for a fun, hands-on zine workshop! Learn how to create your very own pocket-sized zine using just an 8.5x11 paper. This workshop will guide you step-by-step, all while enjoying music and connecting with community members. ... Read More
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