Sep 01 Monday
Celebrate the hardworking people who make America strong with a parade led by organized labor members, concluding the 2025 Great New York State Fair. The parade steps off from the Expo Center at 10:30am. The parade route follows the perimeter of the building down Broadway, around Cayuga Avenue, and back around the other side of the Expo Center.
Sep 03 Wednesday
Come be a part of our volunteer work teams at Baltimore Woods! Join a new community, learn new skills, spend time outside, and give back as a volunteer through stewarding the preserve for all to enjoy.
Truth, Justice, and the American Way!
When Superman gets drawn into conflicts at home and abroad, his actions are questioned, giving tech billionaire Lex Luthor the opportunity to get the Man of Steel out of the way for good. Will intrepid reporter Lois Lane and Superman’s four-legged companion, Krypto, be able to help him before it’s too late?
This movie will play for a run of 6 shows, Wed-Sun at 7pm and a Saturday Matinee at 2pm! Get here early to catch an episode of the 1941 Fleischer Studio's Superman cartoon series, which will play before the feature, and enjoy a good, old-fashioned, American movie theater experience!
Movie Rating: PG-13Runtime: 2 hours, 9 minutes
Sep 05 Friday
Join us for a day of camaraderie at The Challenged Champions charity golf tournament, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering disabled athletes as they strive to achieve their athletic dreams.
Your participation, donation, or sponsorship will make a meaningful impact by providing support, resources, and opportunities for these remarkable individuals to excel in their chosen sports.
Whether you're a golfer looking for a fun and rewarding event, a donor wanting to make a difference, or a business interested in sponsoring a worthy cause, your involvement will help us continue to inspire and uplift these incredible athletes.
Together, let's tee off for a cause and champion the dreams of Challenged Champions!
4 Elements Studio is pleased to present Contrapposto, a new exhibition by sculptor Benjamin Entner, opening with a free public reception on Friday, September 5 from 5:00 -7:00 PM at The Westwood in Downtown Utica. Guests will enjoy light refreshments and the opportunity to meet the artist, who will be present to discuss his work. The exhibition will remain on view through October 24, 2025.In Contrapposto, Entner presents a series of three-dimensional collages that merge classical statuary with marine invertebrates and other organic forms. These works collide nostalgia and history with humor, scale, and unexpected juxtapositions. Inspired by his love of Classical and Renaissance history, Entner’s new series invites viewers into a world that feels at once alluring, nostalgic, and otherworldly. His goal: to spark childlike wonder within the gravitas of the art space.
Sep 06 Saturday
Calling all nature-loving bookworms! The Literature & Nature Book Group at Baltimore Woods welcomes you to nourish and enhance your appreciation of the natural world with ongoing friendly discussions of great writing on that theme. Open to all interested adult members of the community, we will meet at the Interpretive Center (or outside if weather permits) one Saturday a month to delve into a reading of fiction or creative nonfiction chosen by participants.
Our next meeting will take place on September 6 from 10:30 AM to Noon when we will be discussing Playground by Richard Powers.
Art on the Porches Returns to Syracuse's Strathmore neighborhood on Saturday, September 6.
The Strathmore Neighborhood’s beloved outdoor arts festival, Art on the Porches, returns Saturday, September 6th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Ruskin Avenue.
This free, family-friendly celebration transforms the tree-lined street into a vibrant open-air gallery, with artists showcasing and selling their work from the porches of Syracuse’s iconic Strathmore homes.
In addition to local artists, the day features live music, food vendors, interactive art workshops, and pop-up art installations that spark creativity and invite joy.
For more details visit our Facebook event page, Facebook.com/artontheporches
Sep 07 Sunday
When photographer Don Crumb takes a photograph, it is with the intention that the final image will evoke a sense of passion for and appreciation of the beauty that is all around us. Results of these efforts here in New York State will be shared with us in the new nature-themed exhibit at Baltimore Woods Nature Center.
The exhibit, titled “Nature Photography,” will be on view in the art gallery of the John A. Weeks Interpretive Center through October 27. The public is invited to attend the artist reception on Sunday, September 7 from 2:30pm until 4pm, when the show opens. This is an informal event when visitors can meet the artist, ask questions and enjoy refreshments. The exhibit may also be viewed Monday through Friday 9am - 4pm and Saturdays 10am - 4pm. There are no admission or parking fees, and all of the art work is for sale.
Sep 12 Friday
Butterflies and dragonflies are on the move! Monarchs are just one of many insect species that embark on epic fall journeys. Let’s head out in search of migrating insects and learn how to attract butterflies and dragonflies to areas around your home. Come discover the challenges that they face along their travels and how we can support these winged wonders.
More details: This program is designed for adults. Space is limited. Online pre-registration is required. This program will take place around the Arboretum and Meadow Trail which are moderate and relatively flat areas with some grass and bare soil.