Things to Do in Syracuse & CNY This Week

In any given week, Syracuse has live music at venues like Funk 'N Waffles, Middle Ages Brewing, and The Song and Dance, plus concerts at the Empower FCU Amphitheater and shows at the Oncenter and Landmark Theatre. Stand-up runs nightly at the Syracuse Funny Bone. Farmers markets, gallery openings at the Everson Museum of Art, trivia nights across CNY, and seasonal events at the NYS Fairgrounds round out a typical week. This page is refreshed every Monday with the upcoming week's full schedule.

Most weekends in Syracuse include the CNY Regional Market on Saturday mornings, live music at venues like Funk 'N Waffles, Middle Ages Brewing, and Harvey's Garden, weekend comedy at the Syracuse Funny Bone, and rotating events in Armory Square, Hanover Square, and Clinton Square. In warmer months, add outdoor shows at Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards, Critz Farms, and Onondaga Lake Park. The page above lists every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday event for the upcoming weekend.

Yes. Free recurring activities in Syracuse include the Downtown Syracuse Farmers Market at Clinton Square on Tuesdays, free admission to the Everson Museum of Art on Wednesdays, weekly trivia nights at bars and breweries across CNY, and group run clubs. Outdoor concerts at Hanover Square, walking tours from the Erie Canal Museum, and most public library programming are also free. Check the page above for this week's full free lineup.

The largest acts play the Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, the Landmark Theatre downtown, and the JMA Wireless Dome. Mid-size and touring indie acts regularly book Funk 'N Waffles, Middle Ages Brewing Co., The Song and Dance, Harvey's Garden, Pink Rock Culture Co-Op, and Salt City Coffee & Bar. Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards and Critz Farms run outdoor summer music series, and Bulfinch Tap House hosts smaller acoustic acts.

TLDR Syracuse covers events within about 30 minutes of downtown Syracuse. That includes Baldwinsville, Liverpool, Camillus, Cazenovia, DeWitt, Manlius, LaFayette, Skaneateles, Fayetteville, Jamesville, and the Inner Harbor. Major venues regularly featured include the NYS Fairgrounds, the CNY Regional Market, Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards in LaFayette, and Critz Farms in Cazenovia.

This page is refreshed every Monday morning with the upcoming week's events across Syracuse and Central New York. The full list is also delivered to TLDR Syracuse newsletter subscribers via email each Monday alongside local news, business spotlights, and adoptable pets. The newsletter is free and takes about five minutes to read.

Family-friendly options in the Syracuse area include the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, the MOST (Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology) in Armory Square, the Erie Canal Museum, the Everson Museum of Art (free admission Wednesdays), Onondaga Lake Park, and seasonal trips to Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards or Critz Farms. The CNY Regional Market on Saturday mornings and rotating festivals at the NYS Fairgrounds are also reliable picks.

Trivia runs almost every night of the week across Syracuse and CNY. Regular weekly hosts include Bigger Time Trivia at multiple bars and breweries, Meier's Creek Brewing in both Cazenovia and the Inner Harbor, Polled Ya So! at Electrik Karma, and themed bingo nights at The Song and Dance. For the full schedule of weekly trivia, see the TLDR Syracuse trivia guide.