May 03 Saturday
Master Gardener Pat Jokajtys will teach us the basics of vegetable gardening. We'll then put those skills to use with Jokajtys as we plant the Museum's Locktender's Garden. You'll leave with the ability to plant your own garden!
This workshop is part of a new series of skill sharing workshops, where presenters from community partners will teach the basics of how to do a variety of useful skills practiced by canallers of the past, present, and future. All workshops are free to attend, and registration is required. Donations are appreciated to cover the cost of supplies.
Join local bands Paper Rabbit, Old Tall Buildings, Misty Mountain Midnight, and Jash Ollen in the Thornden Park Ampitheater for an afternoon of music! Not only can you rock out to amazing tunes, but you can also support local vendors. Tickets are $8. The event runs on Saturday, May 3rd from 1 PM - 5 PM.
May 04 Sunday
Syracuse Area Miniature Enthusiasts invites you to its annual dollhouse show and sale! Join the group on May 4, from 10 AM- 4 PM at the Comfort Suites, 5875 Carmenica Drive, Cicero, NY at Exit 30 off of I-81. Admission to the event is $7, children under 12 are free.
Enjoy an afternoon of Latin American music, highlighted by the Guitar Concerto of Mexican composer Ponce featuring local favorite Kenneth Meyer. Music by Puerto Rican composer Angélica Negrón, Chilean composer Enrique Soro, and Argentinian composer Piazolla rounds out the concert. The dance and folk-inspired themes of these pieces will move and inspire you. Tickets: $44-$50; students w/ID $5; kids under 18 w/adult free.
May 08 Thursday
PSLA @ Fowler Drama Club is excited to announce our 2025 spring musical: Cinderella (Enchanted Edition)Everything starts with a wish. But it is what you do with a wish that counts! Music by Richard RodgersBook and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein IIAdapted for the Stage by Tom BriggsInspired by the acclaimed 1997 teleplay starring Brandy and Whitney Houston, this version of the magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance.Cinderella, forced into servitude by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, dreams of a better life. When it seems she is destined to be left out of attending the royal ball, her Fairy Godmother grants her a wish. After a brief magical evening, she wins the heart of the Prince. When Cinderella’s life returns to normal, the Prince searches the land to find her.Cinderella (Enchanted Edition) will be presented at G.W. Fowler High School, 227 Magnolia Street in Syracuse, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 8th, 9th and 10th at 7pm. Additional show information can be found at concordtheatricals.com. Single tickets for each production are $7 in advance and $10 at the door. Children 4 and under are admitted free. Tickets can be purchased in person at PSLA @ Fowler High School, or for a small additional fee by using our Ludus page: bit.ly/ticketspsla . Our cast includes:Ne’Kayvia Bethea as Cinderella, Mira Grimm as Prince Christopher, and Jaden Hanniford as the Fairy Godmother. Nibitanga Beatrece, Jahseth Charles, Nellymar Colon, Erriyelle Gary, Ciara Padilla, Enyel Pagan Mojica, Merry Paw, Julia Pecore and Lilyana Prado help to bring the story to life.We hope you can join us for an evening of music, dancing, and just a touch of the impossible.
CINDERELLA (ENCHANTED EDITION) is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals
May 09 Friday
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May 11 Sunday
For the mom who loves animals and delectable food, bring the whole family to the zoo and enjoy brunch created by their talented kitchen staff. This event features an array of breakfast and lunch options on Sunday, May 11th starting at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, and 1:00 pm. Brunch tickets include admission to the zoo. Register online!
Bring the family to Sycamore Hill Gardens in Marcellus for a one-of-a-kind, outdoor garden experience like no other! The Garden Tour is a not-to-be-missed spring event in Central New York. For many it’s a yearly tradition and for newcomers, the gardens are awe-inspiring.
At this self-guided event, you can stroll the lawns and paths through 40+ acres of vibrant gardens, with amazing sights and surprises around every turn. Bring a picnic lunch, find a cozy spot, and soak up the afternoon sunshine by the pond at this fun family day full of exploration and wonder around every turn.
All garden tour proceeds benefit Baltimore Woods Nature Center in its mission of connecting communities and nature in wisdom and wonder, both at the Baltimore Woods nature preserve and across Central New York thanks to Sycamore Hill Gardens, our Sponsoring Host. Learn more about our year-round environmental education programs, nature day camps, and outdoor programs for kids today!
Online tickets are available NOW at baltimorewoods.org. Tickets are $10 per person for ages 9 and up through April 12 ($15 after April 12). Kids 8 and under are free. Tickets are available for purchase at area locations - visit the website for a full list! Event day tickets are not guaranteed.
The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra finishes its Chamber Music Series for the season with one of Schubert’s greatest chamber works, the Octet. The work, performed by woodwind and string players, consists of six movements and is based on the 18th-century serenade.