February 26 - Annual Books for a Better Life Awards, New York City - Honors the best self improvement books. (212) 768-4400 Millennium Broadway Hotel (60)
May 18 - 20 - Hudson Valley Kayak Symposium, Fishkill - Experience kayaking, revitalize your soul, restore your potential energy, eat healthy, and stay fit. (518) 424-3986 (80)
June 10 - 30th Annual Twin Tiers Vintage Car Club Fun Meet, Horseheads - Featuring a car show, car corral and flea market. There also will be a Fun Meet, with $800 in cash given away. (607) 594-6331 Wings of Eagles Discovery Center (31)
June 10 - GoZero Kayak Race, Hudson - GoZero Kayak Racing is a series of flatwater kayak races on the Hudson River in New York State. (518) 424-3986 (79)
June 12 - September 2 - The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Garrison - Critically-acclaimed regional theater, attracting audiences from the tri-state area and beyond.
(845) 265-9575 (345)
June 14-17 - 15th Annual Famous 50's Northeast Nationals Car Show, Kerhonkson - Annual event with 1980 and older street rods, rat rods, customs, trucks, muscle cars & classics. 1980 and newer custom trucks, P/T cruisers. Flame show & Musical entertainment. (925)
June 29 - July 4 - Oswego County Fair, Sandy Creek - Family fun with agricultural exhibits, a midway and entertainment. (315) 298-4015 (346)
July 5 - The Delfonics, New York - Free Starts at 7:00 pm R&B (212) 360-8290 Von King Park, Brooklyn (960)
July 5 - The Delfonics, New York - Free Starts at 7:00 pm R&B (212) 360-8290 Von King Park, Brooklyn (961)
July 7 - 8 - 12th Annual Treadwell Stagecoach Run Art Festival, Franklin - One of Columbia County's and the Hudson River Valley's largest events, it converts the small former industrial city of Hudson into a giant art venue, featuring cutting edge visual and installation art, sculpture, dance, music, with school-age portrait artists in pocket parks and a steady stream of art auctions, mural-making, sidewalk chalk art, fine food and many other activities. (607) 829-2109 (916)
July 10 - 15 - Jefferson County Fair, Watertown - The excitement of an old- fashioned fair continues with midway rides, grandstand excitement, contests, food and agricultural displays and demonstrations. Fun for the entire family! (315) 782-8612 (349)
July 10 - Adalberto Santiago, New York - Free Starts at 7:00 pm (212) 360-8290 St. Mary's Park, Bronx (957)
July 11 - 15 - Monroe County Fair, Henrietta - Multicultural entertainment, grandstand motorsports, rodeo, continuous stage entertainment, animals, exciting midway. (585) 334-4000 (350)
July 12 - Junior Reid, New York - Free Starts at 7:00 pm Reggae (212) 360-8290 Von King Park, Brooklyn (962)
July 13 - 14 and 17 - 21 - The Hill Cumorah Pageant, Palmyra - Experience the excitement, drama, and pageantry of America's largest and most spectacular outdoor theatrical event, focusing on the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. Admission is FREE. (585) 248-9135 (347)
July 14 - Ron K. Brown/ Evidence and Nadia Dieudonne and Fee, New York - Free Starts at 3:00 pm (212) 360-8290 Von King Park, Brooklyn (971)
July 14 - 12th Annual Latin American Festival, Beacon - Cultural community celebration with entertainment, ethnic food, arts & crafts, and children's activities on the Hudson Riverfront. Walk from Metro-North Train Station. (845) 463-0409 (911)
July 17 - 22 - Saratoga County Fair, Ballston Spa - Exhibits, fun, food, rides, shows, animals and entertainment. (518) 885-9701 (348)
July 17 - 21 - Lewis County Fair, Lowville - One of the oldest agricultural fairs in New York State. Carnival rides, food, exhibits, 4-H, cattle, equipment, entertainment and more. (315) 376-2213 (351)
July 18 - The Manhatans, New York - Free Starts at 7:00 pm R&B Music (212) 360-8290 Crotona Park, Bronx (958)
July 19 - Arrested Development, New York - Free Starts at 7:00 pm Rap/Hip-Hop (212) 360-8290 Von King Park, Brooklyn (963)
July 21 - Camille A. Brown and Washington Reflections, New York - Free Starts at 3:00 pm West African / Modern (212) 360-8290 Von King Park, Brooklyn (972)
July 24 - Absolute Theatre: Lenox Avenue / Central Avenue, New York - Free Starts at 8:00 pm (212) 360-8290 Von King Park Brooklyn (954)
July 25 - Kurtis Blow / DJ GrandWizzard Theodore, New York - Free Starts at 7:00 pm Rap & Hip-Hop (212) 360-8290 Crotona Park, Bronx (959)
July 26 - 29 - Harborfest, Oswego - 15th Anniversary with awe-inspiring fireworks, a majestic tall ships battle, 7 stages of non-stop entertainment with arts and crafts, great food, living history at Fort Ontario, more than 100 free performances, plus children's events. (315) 343-6858 (352)
July 29 - Decadancetheatre and Rumba Tap, New York - Free Starts at 3:00 pm Break dance / Tap (212) 360-8290 St. Mary's Park, Bronx (973)
July 30 - August 5 - Cattaraugus County Fair, Little Valley - Agriculture Exhibits; 4-H Exhibits, Rides, Vendors, Concert, Demolition Derbies and local Entertainment. Fun for all! (716) 938-6676 (353)
July 31 - August 5 - Ulster County Fair, New Paltz - Annual country fair known for olde fashioned fun! One price admission includes all entertainment, shows, parking, exhibits and exceptional midway. (845) 255-1380 (354)
July 31 - Whodini / Ralph McDaniel Hosts, Vernon Blvd. & East River - Free Starts at 7:00 pm Rap/R&B (212) 360-8290 Queensbridge Park, Queens (968)
August 1 - Whodini / Ralph McDaniel Hosts, New York - Free Starts at 7:00 pm R&B (212) 360-8290 Mahoney Playground, Staten Islands (969)
August 1 - Blue Magic, New York - Free Starts at 7:00 pm R&B (212) 360-8290 Mahoney Playground, Staten Islands (970)
August 3 - 4 - Romeo & Juliet Performed by: The Classical Theatre, New York - Free Starts at 8:00 pm (212) 360-8290 Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan (955)
August 5 - Live From the Edge Performed by: Universes, New York - Free Starts at 8:00 pm (212) 360-8290 Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan (956)
August 7 - Amarfis / DJ LoBo, New York - Free Starts at 7:00 pm Merengue, Reggaeton & Salsa (212) 360-8290 High Bridge Park, Manhattan (964)
August 8 - 13 - Cobleskill Sunshine Fair, Cobleskill - Six fun filled days. So much to see it can't be seen in one day. Barnyard animals and more, exhibits, demonstrations, harness races, many free shows, entertainment every night. (518) 234-2123. (363)
August 8 - Biz Markie / DJ Lovebug Starski, New York - Free Starts at 7:00 pm Hip-Hop (212) 360-8290 Jackie Robinson Park, Manhattan (965)
August 9 - 19 - Erie County Fair and Expo, Hamburg - Second largest county fair in North America. 265 acres of food, exhibits, rides and family fun. (716) 649-3900 (364)
August 9 - Slick Rick / DJ Red Alert, New York - Free Starts at 7:00 pm Hip-Hop (212) 360-8290 Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan (966)
August 9 - Percy Sledge, New York - Free Starts at 7:00 pm R&B (212) 360-8290 Springfield Park, Queens (967)
August 11 - Complexions Dance Company and Subtle Changes, New York City - Free Starts at 3:00 pm Pop / Modern (212) 360-8290 Jackie Robinson Park (974)
August 13 - 18 - Delaware County Fair, Walton - One of the country's best agricultural fairs includes everything from cows to a demolition derby. (607) 865-4779 (365)
August 19 - 13th Annual Kingston Artists' Soapbox Derby, Kingston - Kinetic sculpture parade/competition. Highlight of the summer! Attended by over 5,000 spectators (845) 338-8473 (104)
August 23 - September 3 - The Great New York State Fair, Syracuse - A 12-day summer showcase of the best New York State's agriculture, entertainment, education, industry, and technology. You will view over 200 acres of animals, exhibits and displays. See live performances from the biggest names in entertainment. Enjoy Midway rides and games of skill. And savor mountains of mouth watering food. (366)
August 25 - 17th Annual Cats Limited Craft Fair, Piseco - Wide variety of handmade crafts and baked goods. Rustic Adirondack furniture and painted items; handmade jewelry, clothing items. Door prizes, raffles, food. Crafters indoors & outdoors. (518) 548-8732 Piseco Community Hall (905)
August 29 - September 3 - Columbia County Fair, Chatham - One of New York's oldest continuously held fair. Parade, exhibits, entertainment and midway. (518) 392-2121 (367)
August 29 - September 3 - Schagticoke Fair, Schaghticoke - The 3rd oldest fair in New York state offering rides, exhibits and shows.
(518) 753-4411 (368)
September 8 - 9 - 1000 Islands Model Train Fair, Clayton - Several operating layouts with different scales represented. Dealers available buying and selling all manners of rolling stock, accessories, building and railroad items. (901)
September 8 - 9 - 13th Annual Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival, Norwich - A juried exhibition of gallery quality fine arts in an interactive atmosphere featuring artist demonstrations, educational activities and quality food vending. Entertainment by Night Eagle Cafe, Central New York's Home of Acoustic Music. (607) 336-3378 (908)
September 22 - 13th Annual Irish Fall Festival, Poughkeepsie - 845-223-7052 (1510)
September 27 - GoZero Kayak Race, Beacon - GoZero Kayak Racing is a series of flatwater kayak races. (518) 424-3986 (78)
October 6 - 7 - 19th Annual Apple Festival, Castleton on Hudson, - Two Day Family Festival with children's activities, a fine selection of juried crafters, music, pick your own apples and lots of apple products. (518) 732-7317 (1051)
November 22 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York - For over 70 Years, Macy's has given us a tradition which both celebrates America and calls forth Christmas. (212) 494-4495 (369)
December 31 - New Year's Eve at Times Square, New York - Witness this spectacular event full of sights, sound and special effects, featuring the New Year's Eve Ball. (370)
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