Binghamton Area Events Week of 10/13/25 - Restaurant Week, River Cleanup, Fundraiser Concerts and more!
A varied slate of things to do this week, from education to laughter to music. Clean up the river while you're at it!
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🎃Oh it's getting spooky here.
If you have kiddos in your life, make sure to get their costumes set this week for the many trunk or treat and early Halloween events this week.
I'll be trying my best to make it over to Crooked Mouth for their comedy festival, and try to take part in the river cleanup if you can!
Restaurant week is of course very exciting (I'll personally try to finally make it to Big Zues), and these concerts on the weekend look like a great time.
With the leaves turning, the air crisping up and so much to do - it's a great week to be in the Southern Tier!
Keep an eye on this Wednesday's mayoral debate as well on WSKG.
Also – I'll be traveling Sunday, so I've included some events for Monday as well!
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Below you can see sections for:
- 🎆Spotlights & Festivals
- 🎭Theatre & Comedy
- 🎵Concerts
- 🏀Sports
- 🏛️Local Government and Services
- 🎨Arts
- 🎮🎲Games & Hobbies
- ⛰️Nature, Animals, & Hiking
- 🛝Kids & Family
- 📜Local History
- 💵Fundraisers
- 🎥Screenings
- ‼️Other Events
✅This week's recommendation:
🎃Jackson's Pumpkin Farm has been my go to since longer than I can remember.
The Endicott area family classic off Route 17c has a lot of homey fun and joy beyond just snagging the pumpkin you plan to carve.
No matter what age you are, it should touch you with a lot of whimsy just how many sculpture ideas they can get out of haybales and pumpkins. A lot of fun games and weekend activities as well!
Let me know ways I can improve this newsletter!
Spotlights and Festivals
🍝Tues. 10/14 - Thurs. 10/23 Binghamton Restaurant Week 2025
"Every Restaurant Week, your favorite spots offer fixed-price, three-course meals that will leave you grinning ear to ear. Of course, we also like to give a little to charity. Since its founding in September 2010, Binghamton Restaurant Week has brought in more than $4.3 million in Restaurant Week sales at participating restaurants, resulting in over $150,000 in donations to charity partners."
Various Locations
$15 - $35
🔋Mon. 10/13 - Fri. 10/17 Battery Week
"Join us for five days of discovery, collaboration and regional transformation through the growing battery and energy storage sector in upstate New York"
Oakdale commons, Koffman Southern Tier Incubator, SUNY Broome Culinary and Events Center, Binghamton University Innovative Technologies Complex, Raymond Corporation
🤣Thurs. 10/16 - Sun. 10/19 Crooked Mouth Comedy Fest 2025
30 Comics from the Northeast ft. headliners Shaun Murphy, Clayton Williams, Daphne London, Christine O'Dea, Cindy Arena
231 Vestal Avenue Endicott
$50 festival pass
👨🎤Sat. 10/18 607 Rock for Hope: A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne Parkinson's Benefit
"Throughout the event, 15 bands will perform songs from both Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne's solo career. While honoring one of the founding fathers of heavy metal, we will also be raising money for Parkinson’s research through various raffles and secret auctions"
Touch of Texas, 1240 Upper Front St., Binghamton
1 pm - 6 pm
$10
🎤Sat. 10/18 Sock Out Cancer Presents "The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones: A Tribute to These Two Iconic Bands"
Broome County Forum Theatre
7 pm
$35
🏞️Sat. 10/18 Annual Broome County Riverbank Cleanup
"Do you have a group that would like to help clean our waterways? The EMC will work with your group to select a site and arrange trash collection on the day of the cleanup. We will also provide you with some basic supplies including trash bags and gloves (these are vinyl exam gloves, not heavy-duty work gloves). If you are an individual that would like to participate, please register and we can arrange for you to join one of the other groups."
Various Locations
Theatre and Comedy
🎭Live Theatre
Thurs. 10/16 - Sun. 10/19 Frankenstein by R.N. Sandberg
Chenango River Theatre, 991 State Highway 12, Greene
Thurs.-Sat.: 7:30 pm, Sun: 2 pm
$33
Fri. 10/17 - Mon. 10/20 The Balcony: Binghamton University Dept. of Theatre
Watters Theater, Binghamton University
Fri.: 8 pm, Sat.: 2 pm and 8 pm, Sun.: 2 pm and 7 pm, Mon: 8 pm
Fri. 10/17 Florence Nightingale - The Reluctant Celebrity
Schorr Family Firehouse Stage, 48 Willow St., Johnson City
7 pm
$23 - 32
Mon. 10/20 Alone: Tales from Edgar Allen Poe
Chenango River Theatre, 991 State Highway 12, Greene
$15
🤣👢Other Performing Arts & Comedy
Wed. 10/15 Psychic Phil Jordan "Sips Sweet and Spirits"
Chalk Market, 800 Valey Plaza, Johnson City
6 pm - 8 pm
Thurs. 10/16 WordPlace Poetry Open Mic
28 Cedar St., Binghamton
7:45 pm
Sat. 10/18 Empirical Paranormal at EPAC
Endicott Performing Arts Center, 102 Washington Ave., Endicott
7 pm - 11 pm
$20
Sat. 10/18 Halloween Drag Brunch
Beer Tree Factory, 511 Reynolds Rd., Johnson City
11 am - 1 pm
$15
Sat. 10/18 This + That: Thrills and Chills
The Bundy Museum Annex, 129 Main St., Binghamton
8 pm
$5
18+
Concerts
🎸Local Rock & Pop
Sat. 10/18 Remnant
Blazin' Saddles 41 Court St., Binghamton
8 pm - 11 pm
👨🎤DIY & Underground
Thurs. 10/16 Roblox Tycoon with Door Logic, Your Sweet Sugar Pills, Killcount
The Bundy Museum Annex, 129 Main St., Binghamton
7 pm
$10
Fri. 10/17 Rebel Reapers, The Preps, Goon Squad, Sum Doubt
The Bundy Museum Annex, 129 Main St., Binghamton
7 pm
$10
Sun. 10/19 Hallucination Realized, Common Decency, ATE, Guano
The Bundy Museum Annex, 129 Main St., Binghamton
5 pm
$10
Some local underground shows announce late and might not make it to this list - follow @BinghamtonShows on Instagram for the most up-to-date info!
🎻Classical & Concert Hall
Fri. 10/17 Brats, Brews and Bands ft. Chenango Brass Quintet
Binghamton German Club, 218 Loughlin Rd., Binghamton
5 pm
Fri. 10/17 Graduate Recital: Salome Lomidze, violin
Casadesus Recital Hall, Binghamton University
7:30 pm
Sun. 10/19 Madrigal Choir Seasons Concert
Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, 44 Main St., Binghamton
4 pm
Mon. 10/20 Monk Rowe's 5-Family Jazz Ensemble
Schorr Family Firehouse Stage, 48 Willow St., Johnson City
7 pm
$20
🪕Folk & Country
Sat. 10/18 Dana Cooper
Cranberry Coffeehouse, 183 Riverside Dr., Binghamton
7 pm - 10 pm
Sun. 10/19 Pat Kane
McGirks Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Chenango Bridge
12 pm
🎧EDM, Dance & DJs
Fri. 10/17 Eddie Fondu
Lost Dog Cafe and Lounge, 222 Water St., Binghamton
9 pm
Sat. 10/18 DJ Sublingual
Lost Dog Cafe and Lounge, 222 Water St., Binghamton
9 pm
📻Classic Rock & Covers
Thurs. 10/16 Unplugged Classic Acoustic
McGirks Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Chenango Bridge
7 pm
Fri. 10/17 Revenants
Nips
8 pm
Fri. 10/17 Carmella Marie and Jazmine Monae
Downtown by Chef Jay Pisculli, 20 Hawley St., Binghamton
8:15 pm
Fri. 10/17 BREWHAHA
Kelly's, 102 N Page Ave., Endicott
7 pm
Fri. 10/17 Wreckless Marci
McGirks Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Chenango Bridge
8 pm
Sat. 10/18 The Banjorin
New Leaf Cider Co., 800 Nowlan Rd., Port Crane
6 pm
Sat. 10/18 Last Call
McGirks Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Chenango Bridge
8 pm
Sat. 10/18 Patrick Young
Beer Tree Farm, 167 Fr. 369 Port Crane
6:15
Sat. 10/18 Silvertones
Kelly's, 102 N Page Ave., Endicott
7 pm
Sat. 10/18 Copper Coins
Samson's Coffee House, 740 Hooper Rd., Endwell
7 pm
Sports
🏀Professional, Spectator, & Fan Events
⚽Thurs. 10/16 Binghamton University Women's Soccer vs. Albany
Binghamton University
6 pm
🏒Fri. 10/17 Binghamton Black Bears FPHL Hockey vs. Danbury Hat Tricks
Visions Veterans Memorial Arena
7 pm
$22.75
🏐Fri. 10/17 Binghamton University Women's Volleyball vs. UNH
Binghamton University
6 pm
⚽Fri. 10/17 Binghamton University Men's Soccer vs. Bryant
Binghamton University
6 pm
🃏Sat. 10/18 Endicott Sports Collectibles Show
American Leagion, 1305 Riverview Dr., Endicott
9 am
⛸️Sun. 10/19 High School Draft Skate
SUNY Broome Ice Center
5 pm
I'm currently working on how to best link to High School sports! Stay tuned on that. In the meantime, check your school district's sports schedule on MaxPreps
🏅Competitions, Tournaments, & Clinics
🛼Tues. 10/14 Fright Night Adult Skate
Skate Estate
6 pm - 9 pm
🏃Sat. 10/18 OktoberFast 5k
Aragonne Park, Endicott
9 am
🏃Sun. 10/19 TCRC Sunday Group Run
Dunkin Donuts, Endwell
8 am
Games and Hobbies
📖Tues. 10/14 October Silent Book Club Meetup
California Grill, 912 Vestal Pkwy, Vestal
6:30 pm
🎮Wed. 10/15 Hype Waves 104 Super Smash Bros. Tournament
Binghamton University UU 108
7 pm
🃏Sat. 10/18 BCPL Monthly Munchkin Meetup
Broome County Public Library
2 pm - 3:30 pm
♣️Sun. 10/19 Bunco at Kilmer Mansion
9 Riverside Dr., Binghamton
11 am - 1 pm
$25
🧩Sun. 10/19 Speed Puzzling Contest
Beer Tree Factory, 511 Reynolds Rd., Johnson City
1:15 pm
Into board games and deck builders? Check out the regular events from Great Escape Adventures and Dragon Master Games also join the Discord chats for the Binghamton Tabletop Society and the Greater Binghamton TTRPG Society
Local Government and Services
Wed. 10/15 WSKG Binghamton Mayoral Debate
WSKG YouTube Channel
7 pm
Wed. 10/15 Southern Tier Senior Information Fair
Oakdale Commons
9 am - 11 am
Fri. 10/17 STAP Women's Health Fair
Broome County Public Library
12 pm - 4 pm
Sat. 10/18 'No Kings' Protest
Broome County Courthouse
2 pm - 4 pm
Sat. 10/18 Sen. Lea Webb Community Office Hours and Breast Cancer Awareness Event
Vestal Public Library, 320 Vestal Pkwy, Vestal
12 pm - 2 pm
Mon. 10/20 Binghamton Mayoral Candidate Debate by League of Women Voters and Southern Tier Independence Center
135 Frederick St., Binghamton
6:30 pm
Mon. 10/20 Estate Planning Seminar
Fenton Free Libary, 1062 Chenango St., Binghamton
5:30 pm
I'm currently working on a guide for local municipal government meetings! Stay tuned on that this Wednesday!
Arts
🖼️Exhibits and Showcases
Sat. 10/18 Shelly Jones Book Signing
Barnes and Noble, 2443 Vestal Pkwy, Vestal
12 pm - 3 pm
Sun. 10/19 Mary L. Shofkom Book Signing
Barnes and Noble, 2443 Vestal Pkwy, Vestal
12 pm - 3 pm
🎨Classes and Workshops
Thurs. 10/16 Finding and Assessing the Art Grant Workshop
Broome County Public Library
5:30 pm - 7 pm
For a look at upcoming arts events further into the future or regular painting and art classes, check out the Broome County Arts Council calendar, classes with Uncorked Creations, Stilettos Fine Arts Studio, Jablon Studios, and The Party Brush
Nature, Animals, and Hiking
🍂Sat. 10/18 CCE Fall Tree Walk
Greenwood Park
10 am
🍂Sat. 10/18 Fall Foliage Hike with the Waterman Center
IBM Glen, Endwell
11 am
🛥️Sat. 10/18 Waterman Center Hiawatha Island Experience
Hiawatha Island and Riverfront Park, Apalachin
12 pm, 3 pm
$40
🛥️Sun. 10/19 Waterman Center Fall Foliage River Cruises
Hiawatha Island and Riverfront Park, Apalachin
12 pm, 3 pm
$40
For more hiking and nature events, make sure to join the Binghamton Hikers' Group and/or the Triple Cities Hiking Club
Kids and Family
🍷Wed. 10/15 UHS Annual Night to Remember
Beer Tree Farm, 167 Fr. 369 Port Crane
5 pm
🎃Thurs. 10/16 Track-Or-Treat at Mirabito Stadium with The Rumble Ponies
Mirabito Stadium, Binghamton
6 pm - 8 pm
🎃Thurs. 10/16 Southern Tier Independence Center Trunk or Treat and Community Services Fair
135 E. Frederick St., Binghamton
5 pm - 7 pm
🍂Fri. 10/17 Homer Brink Fall Fest
Homer Brink Elementary, Endwell
5 pm - 7 pm
🚒Sat. 10/18 Lions Club Touch-A-Truck Event
Northside Park, 320 Harry L. Drive, Johnson City
10 am - 3 pm
🎃Sat. 10/18 West Family YMCA Trunk or Treat
West Family YMCA, 740 Main St., Johnson City
5 pm - 7 pm
🍂Sat. 10/18 Two Rivers Church Family Fall Festival
5 Chrisfield Ave., Johnson City
10 am - 3 pm
🎃Sat. 10/18 Daytime and Nocturnal Trick or Treat at Animal Adventure
Animal Adventure Park, 85 Martin Hill Rd., Harpursville
10 am - 1 pm, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
🎃Sat. 10/18 UHS Trunk or Treat
433 Vestal Pkwy, Vestal
2 pm - 4 pm
🎃🎠Sat. 10/18 and Sun. 10/19 Halloween at the Scareousel
George W. Johnson Park, Endicott
2 pm - 8 pm
🎃Sun. 10/19 Broome County Parks Annual Trunk or Treat
Otsiningo Park
11 am - 1 pm
To find weekly recurring children’s events, check the Binghamton Macaroni KID calendar and Broome County Public Library calendar!
Local History
📜Wed. 10/15 Broome County Historical Society Local History Trivia
Roberson Museum and Science Center, Binghamton
6:15 pm
💻Thurs. 10/16 HistoryForge Community Historical Digital Mapping
Phelps Mansion Museum, 191 Court St., Binghamton
6 pm - 8 pm
👻Fri. 10/17 Historic Bundy House Ghost Tours
The Bundy Museum of History and Art, Binghamton
8 pm - 10 pm
$20
Fundraisers
🍕10/13 - 10/18 Chenango Fire Company Pizza Fundraiser
86 Castle Creek Rd., Binghamton
2 pm - 9 pm
🎫Thurs. 10/16 19th Annual Dining for Dollars
The Riverdale, Endwell
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
🎃Fri. 10/17 Discovery Center Trick or Trivia
St. Michael's Church, 298 Clinton St., Binghamton
6 pm - 9 pm
🌈Sat. 10/18 IDENTITY LGBTQ+ Youth Center Yoga Fundraiser
765 Harry L. Drive, Johnson City
$20
⛳Sat. 10/18 Mini Golf with United Way Emerging Leaders Society
CK'Sters Fun Park
9 am - 11 am
⛪Sat. 10/18 Mercy House fundraiser by Guardian Belles Law Enforcement Riding Club
Glen Aubrey Fire Station
1 pm - 6 pm
Screenings
👹Turs. 10/14 Cinema Shitshow Presents: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
The Deep State, 214 State St., Binghamton
8 pm
$5
📽️Wed. 10/15 Framing Ménerbes, by Daniel Gwrtzman
Schorr Family Firehouse Stage, 48 Willow St., Johnson City
7 pm
$30
📽️Fri. 10/17 Addams Family 1991
Dublin's Outdoor Theatre, 948 Conklin Rd., Binghamton
7:15 pm
📽️Fri. 10/17 and Sat. 10/18 Cherry Baby by Adam Holley
Cider Mill Stage, 2 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott
$20
📽️Fri. 10/17 and Sun. 10/19 All We Imagine As Light, Payal Kapadia, 123 mins, India, 2024
Binghamton University Lecture Hall 6
7:30 pm
$4
Sun. 10/19 Phantom of the Opera (live soundtrack)
Broome County Forum Theatre
2 pm
$20
Other Events
🏠Thurs. 10/16 Broome County Real Estate Meetup
Peterson's Tavern, 11 Main St., Binghamton
6 pm
🛍️Sat. 10/18 The Stellar Flea Vintage and Maker's Market
Stellar Human, 159 Washington St., Binghamton
12 pm - 7 pm
🏍️Sat. 10/18 Motorcyclist Crash Course
1154 Upper Front St., Binghamton
9:15 am - 5:15 pm
🍌Sat. 10/18 The Banana Bar Crawl
Downtown Binghamton
3 pm - 8 pm
🛍️Sun. 10/19 Broome County Regional Farmers' Market Autumn Artisan Market
840 Upper Front St., Binghamton
10 am - 2 pm
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