Last Official Summer Weekend 🍂

Highlights for September 19-21: Let's be honest, it's only still summer on the official calendar. Fall is in full swing - Harvest Fest is in Corning, it's "Fall Weekend" on the Finger Lakes Trail, Twilight at Tanglewood, Encanto in Watkins Glen, and Porch Fest!

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Sean Lukasik
September 19, 2025

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ALL WEEKEND

HARVEST
Corning, NY

The Gaffer District invites you to HARVEST in downtown Corning! Come explore our city as we close Historic Market Street on September 19 and September 20 to vehicle traffic for outdoor dining, live music, and on-street vending from our small businesses and farmers' market vendors. It's free to attend and open to the public.

Due to the nature of the venue, guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs if desired.

Fall Weekend
Finger Lakes Trail, Swain Ski Resort

Join us for a weekend full of Finger Lakes Trail fun!

Fall Weekend isn’t just about hiking the Finger Lakes Trail. Whether you’re new to hiking, unfamiliar with the FLTC, or a seasoned pro, Fall Weekend is a time for making new friends, catching up with old friends, and spending time with like-minded people who love the great outdoors.

TONIGHT

Movie Afternoon: Encanto
Watkins Glen Public Library

Join us for our next Movie Afternoon featuring Disney's Encanto! This program requires registration due to limited space (607) 535-2346. Enjoy fresh-popped popcorn, snacks, and a great movie to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.

SATURDAY

Twilight Fundraiser
Tanglewood Nature Center

Our 5th annual Twilight fundraiser is on Saturday, September 20th from 4-7pm! 

Join us for a fun-filled event under the stars! Tickets are on sale for $45 now and $50 after September 1st.

Sample local beers and wines, meet our avian ambassadors and learn about their stories, enjoy raffles and a liquor pull.

Live music performed by the Trevor Clark & Flameworking demos by glass blower Jen Kuhn.

This event is 21+ only.
Click for more details.

SUNDAY

Porchfest!
Ithaca

What else can we say? Get all the details, bands, schedules, food, and more on the Porchfest website:

PLUS

Jade Bird and X Ambassadors live in Ithaca, the NY State Ornithological Association Conference, “Naked” trail run, party in the park, and “chunky pumpkin” making. All the details at:

COMING UP

Black Violin | LIVE at the Corning Museum of Glass on September 26

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