Binghamton Area Events Week of 11/24/25 - Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving celebrations, community dinners, live music and more
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Got some fun updates later this week 😄
In the meantime, happy Thanksgiving! Plenty of stuff to do, even if there are not really any huge festivals.
For Holiday-ish things, hit up the Turkey Trot if you're a runner, check out a local community dinner or fundraiser, and if you're down for a little drive - check out the Sayre Christmas Parade on Friday
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Below you can see sections for:
- 🎆Spotlights & Festivals
- 🎭Theatre & Comedy
- 🎵Concerts
- 🏀Sports
- 🏛️Local Government and Services
- 🎨Arts
- 🎮🎲Games & Hobbies
- 🍅⛰️Nature, Hiking, & Gardening
- 🛝Kids & Family
- 📜Lectures and History
- 💵Fundraisers and Nonprofits
- 🎥Screenings
- ‼️Other Events
✅This week's recommendation:
Shop small! If you're going to do some black friday shopping, do so at local stores and boutiques, or from local artists!
The local tourist board has a good list of ideas to get you started
Let me know ways I can improve this newsletter!
Spotlights and Festivals
🏃Thurs. 11/27 Pete Keyes Turkey Trot 5 Mile
Otsiningo Park
8 am Registration, 9:30 am Race Start
$30
🎭🖼️✍️Fri. 11/28 - Sun. 11/30 Know Theatre's 22nd Annual Playwrights and Artists Festival
"Each year we take three works of art and ask writers to fashion a play, and musicians to compose a piece as they are moved or inspired by the artwork. We blind-read the submissions, select the best, and produce them. The art is exhibited, the music shared, we perform the plays on the KNOW Theatre stage, and ask the audience for feedback. It is our annual mixed media event that draws inquisitive art and theatre lovers to KNOW."
74 Carroll St., Binghamton
8 pm
$15 per performance, $40 for full festival
Fri. 11/28 & Sat. 11/29 Driftwood Two-Night Residency at Atomic Tom's
Binghamton's folk rock sensation moves their annual Thanksgiving shows to downtown Binghamton
Atomic Tom's, 196 State Street, Binghamton
8 pm
$30, $50 both nights
Theatre and Comedy
🎭Live Theatre
Check out the Know Theatre Playwrights and Artists Festival!
🤣👢Other Performing Arts & Comedy
📖Mon. 11/24 The Hungry Ear dramatic short story readings
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
🤣Fri. 11/28 Puzzled Players Long Form Comedy Improv
19 Madison Ave. Endicott
8 pm - 9:30 pm
🤣Sun. 11/30 Jessimae Peluso Thanksgiving Hangover Brunch (ft. Liz Reaves, Erin Watts)
Crooked Mouth Brewing, 231 Vestal Ave., Endicott
11 am
$25
Concerts
🎸Local Rock & Pop
Fri. 11/28 CHOW Benefit Concert ft. Bob Jenson & Ryan Kilpatrick, The O'Neil Brothers, Straight Up
Thirsty's Tavern, 46 Washington St., Binghamton
2 pm - 6 pm
👨🎤DIY & Underground
Fri. 11/28 Onelonetown with Special Guest Spiria
The Bundy Museum Annex, 129 Main St., Binghamton
7 pm
$10
Fri. 11/28 Slowdeath, Stuck in Place, Green Creeks, Underground River
Deep State, 214 State St., Binghamton
7 pm
$10
Sat. 11/29 607 Hardcore Presents: Black Saturday ft. Harsh Reality, Dawg Pound, Odins Gate, Streets of Rage
The Bundy Museum Annex, 129 Main St., Binghamton
7 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
Mon. 11/24 Kenny's Choir
Maine Endwell High School, 750 Farm to Market Rd, Endwell
6:30 pm
Mon. 11/24 Binghamton University Guitar Ensemble
Fine Arts, Room 21, 4400 Vestal Pkwy E, Binghamton
7:30 pm
Mon. 11/24 Owego 8-12 Fall Band Concert
Owego Free Academy
7:30 pm
Fri. 11/28 Music in the Mansion: Yance Moore Jr.
Roberson Museum, 30 Front Street, Binghamton
5 pm - 9 pm
Sat. 11/29 Brunch and Lessons and Carols for Christmas with The Madrigal Choir of Binghamton
32 S Main St, Newark Valley
12 pm - 4 pm
$10 - $20
Sat. 11/29 Music in the Mansion: Cookies and Coal
Roberson Museum, 30 Front Street, Binghamton
5 pm - 9 pm
Sun. 11/30 Lessons and Carols for Christmas with The Madrigal Choir of Binghamton
Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 Main St., Binghamton
4 pm - 5 pm
$20
🪕Folk & Country
Fri. 11/28 Jason Wicks
721 Upper Court St., Binghamton
7 pm - 10 pm
Fri. 11/28 Next to Kin
Terrace, 8624 State Route 434, Apalachin
7 pm
🎧EDM, Dance & DJs
Wed. 11/26 DJ Toby Varner
Fountains Tavern, 73 CFJ Blvd., Johnson City
8 pm
Thurs. 11/27 Hotbox 607 Drag Show and Dance Party
The Vibe Lounge, 15 Charlotte St., Binghamton
9 pm
$5 - $10
Fri. 11/28 DJ Toby Varner
Lost Dog Cafe and Lounge, Binghamton
8 pm
Fri. 11/28 Open Decks at the Rail
The Brass Rail, 180 Clinton St., Binghamton
9 pm
Sat. 11/29 DJ Toby Varner, Sweatpants Saturday
Fountains Tavern, 73 CFJ Blvd., Johnson City
9 pm
📻Classic Rock & Covers
Wed. 11/26 Hi-Way Fruit Market
McGirks Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Chenango Bridge
7 pm
Wed. 11/26 Brothers and Friends
The Relief Pitcher, 197 Conklin Ave., Binghamton
7 pm - 10 pm
Wed. 11/26 Mike Cadden
All Points Pub, 100 Rano Blvd., Vestal
8 pm - 11 pm
Wed. 11/26 The Patchwork
Kelly's, 102 N Page Ave, Endicott
9 pm
Fri. 11/28 Beard of Bees
McGirks Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Chenango Bridge
7 pm
Fri. 11/28 A Tribute to Billy Joel
Touch of Texas, 1240 Upper Front St., Binghamton
8 pm
$15
Sat. 11/29 Sinister Coffee
New Leaf Cider Co., 800 Nowlan Rd., Port Crane
6 pm - 9 pm
Sat. 11/29 Holiday Kick Off with Allie Torto and Pianist David Robbins
Lost Dog Cafe and Lounge, Binghamton
1 pm - 3 pm
Sat. 11/29 Brothers and Friends
American Legion Post 1194, 363 West Service Rd., Binghamton
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sat. 11/29 Water Monster
McGirks Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Chenango Bridge
7 pm
Sports
🏀Professional, Spectator, & Fan Events
🏒Wed. 11/26 Binghamton Black Bears FPHL Hockey vs. Danbury Hat Tricks
Visions Veterans Memorial Arena
7 pm
$22.75
🏒Sat. 11/29 Binghamton Black Bears FPHL Hockey vs. Twin City Thunderbirds
Visions Veterans Memorial Arena
7 pm
$22.75
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, Exercise & Clinics
🧘♂️Wed. 11/19 CCE Move and Improve Class
840 Upper Front St., Binghamton
10 am - 11 am
🎳Thurs. 11/27 Thanksgiving Day Shootout Bowling Tournament
Ripics Carousel Lanes, 137 Laural Ave., Binghamton
6 pm
$75
🏈Sat. 11/29 Turkey Bowl 2025
Recreation Park, Binghamton
11 am - 12:30 pm
🏃Sun. 11/30 Triple Cities Runners Club Sunday Group Run
Otsiningo Park North Entrance
8 am
Games and Hobbies
📖Tues. 11/25 Constant Readers Book Club: The Green Mile
Your Home Public Library, 107 Main St., Johnson City
5:30 pm - 7 pm
🃏Sat. 11/29 Magic: The Gathering 93/94 Old School
Dragon Master Games, 1235 Upper Front St., Binghamton
11 am
$30
🧩Sat. 11/29 Speed Puzzling Super Saturday at Oakdale Commons
Oakdale Commons (Court 1, South End)
12 pm - 5:45 pm
$25-$40
🎱Sun. 11/30 Dons Scotch Doubles
Guys and Dolls Billiards, Washington Ave., Endicott
2 pm
$30
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
Want to play fighting games? Join the Southern Tier Smash Bros. Discord
Local Government and Services
🎄Sat. 11/29 Annual Binghamton Holiday Tree Lighting
Washington Street Mall, Binghamton
5 pm
Want to find your local municipal or school board meetings? Check out our local government meeting guide here
Arts
🖼️Exhibits and Showcases
💡11/17 - 1/4 Broome County Festival of Lights
The event features multiple types of holiday displays, with some synchronized to music
Otsiningo Park
$25 per car
5 pm - 9 pm
🎄11/20 - 1/9 Home for the Holidays at Roberson Museum
Explore more than 100 community-decorated holiday trees and the beautifully decorated Roberson Mansion
Roberson Museum, 30 Front Street, Binghamton
11 am - 5 pm
🎨Classes and Workshops
Tues. 11/25 Truth Pharm Community Art Hours
49 Pine Street, Binghamton
3 pm - 7 pm
Sat. 11/29 Polymer Wreath Workshop w/ Ruth Roa at Roberson Museum
Roberson Museum, 30 Front Street, Binghamton
11 am - 3 pm
$90
Sat. 11/22 Holiday Craft Corner
Roberson Museum, 30 Front Street, Binghamton
12 pm - 3 pm
Sun. 11/30 Make a Glass Fused Table Top Tree Village
New Leaf Cider Co., 800 Nowlan Rd., Port Crane
4:30 pm
$50
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, Hiking, and Gardening
Sat. 11/29 Guided Hike at the Apalachin Marsh
Apalachin Marsh, 3RPJ+MGC, Apalachin
11 am
$5
For more hiking and nature events, make sure to join the Binghamton Hikers' Group and/or the Triple Cities Hiking Club
Kids and Family
🎄11/7 - 12/27 Thurs. - Sun. Jungle Bells at Animal Adventure Holiday Lights Display
85 Martin Hill Rd., Harpursville
4 pm - 8 pm
🏫Mon. 11/24 Public Information Session: NYS Graduation Requirements for Owego Free Academy Families
Zoom
7 pm
🎲Tues. 11/25 Family Board Game Night
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
5 pm - 6 pm
🏀Fri. 11/28 Bulldogs Black Friday Basketball Camp (Grades 1-8)
1025 Robinson Hill Rd, Johnson City
$30 - $40
🖼️Sat. 11/29 Mr. Mike's Art Class (Grades 1-5)
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
11 am - 12 pm
🎅Sat. 11/29 Harpursville Hometown Happenings
2 Main St., Harpursville
3 pm - 5:30 pm
🏳️🌈Sat. 11/29 Rainbow Pride Story Time
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
10 am - 11 am
To find weekly recurring children’s events, check the Binghamton Macaroni KID calendar and Broome County Public Library calendar!
Lectures and History
👩Mon. 11/24 Women's Club of Endicott ft. Master Storyteller Lonna Pierce
Jonathan's, 534 Hooper Rd., Endicott
12 pm
🔭Fri. 11/28 Black Holes on Black Friday at Kopernik
698 Underwood Rd, Vestal
8 pm
$6
📜Sat. 11/29 Historic Guided Tour of Kilmer Mansion
Kilmer Mansion, 9 Riverside Dr., Binghamton
10:30 am - 11:30 am
$12
Fundraisers and Nonprofits
🩸Mon. 11/24 UHS Binghamton General Blood Drive
42 Mitchell Ave., Binghamton
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
🌱Mon. 11/24 Truth Pharm Rainmaker Meeting
49 Pine St., Binghamton
6 pm - 8 pm
🥪11/24 - 11/29 Chenango Bridge Fire Dpt. Sub Fundraiser
17 Kattelville Rd., Chenango Bridge
11 am - 7 pm
🪀Fri. 11/28 Toys for Tots Daytime Drive
3151 Vestal Pkwy E, Vestal
11 am - 2 pm
🥾Fri. 11/28 Fill the Boot for Mercy House
North St. and McKinley Ave, Endicott
9 am - 1 pm
🥞Sun. 11/30 O.L. Davis Endwell Fire Company Annual Pancake Breakfast
3508 Country Club Rd., Endwell
7 am - 12 pm
$12
Screenings
🦃Tues. 11/25 Cinema Shitshow: ThanksKilling
Deep State, 214 State St., Binghamton
8 pm
$5
Other Events
🌱Mon. 11/24 Truth Pharm Monthly Potluck
49 Pine St., Binghamton
6 pm
🦃Tues. 11/25 Southern Tier Young Professionals Pre-Thanksgiving Mixer and Trivia
Iron Agave, 60 Court St., Binghamton
6 pm - 9 pm
🦃Tues. 11/25 Gather & Give Thanksgiving Week Farmers Market
Broome County Regional Farmers Market, 840 Upper Front St., Binghamton
4 pm - 7 pm
🍺Wed. 11/26 Blackout Wednesday Party
Irish Kevin's, 47 Riverside Dr., Johnson City
8 pm
🦃Thurs. 11/27 Thanksgiving Buffet Celebration
Atrio, 411 Hooper Rd., Endwell
12 pm - 4 pm
🦃Thurs. 11/27 Binghamton High School Community Thanksgiving Dinner
31 Main St., Binghamton
9 am - 2 pm
🛍️Fri. 11/28 - Sat. 11/29 Crystalline Concepts by Michele 1 Year Anniversary Celebration
659 Conklin Ave., Binghamton
Fri. 8 am - 8 pm, Sat. 10 am - 6 pm
🛍️Fri. 11/28 - Sat. 11/29 Mercantile Christmas at Weathered Thread
9 Railroad St., Whitney Point
12 pm - 5 pm
🥧Fri. 11/28 Swaperoo Friday and Potluck
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Binghamton, 183 Riverside Dr., Binghamton
9 am - 11 am
🛍️Sat. 11/29 Enchanted Earth Market Eco-Craft Fair
Sarah Jane Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church, 308 Main St., Johnson City
10 am - 3 pm
🛍️Sat. 11/29 Small Business Saturday Craft and Tasters Market
Arrowhead Parable Christian Store, 1 Harry L Dr., Johnson City
10 am - 3 pm
🛍️Sat. 11/29 Small Business Saturday Sip and Shop
205 Dry, 205 State St., Binghamton
11 am - 2 pm
🛍️Sat. 11/29 Small Business Saturday Sip and Shop
Little Venice, 111 Chenango St., Binghamton
11 am - 2 pm
🛍️Sat. 11/29 Small Business Saturday Vendor Event
Curious Grounds, 942 Conklin Rd., Conklin
10 am - 3 pm
👕Sat. 11/29 Inaugural Ugly Sweater Party
Trailside Inn, 2 Pumphouse Rd., Vestal
6 pm - 10 pm
🎅Sun. 11/30 Cider Mill Pet Pictures with Santa
The Cider Mill, 2 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott
1 pm - 3 pm
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