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🌆Summertime may be beginning its transition into fall, but do not despair! While the carousels and public pools leave us, there remains plenty to do with more festivals like LUMA and Oktoberfests right around the corner.
❗Check out these fun events this week, including the final regular-season home stand for the Rumble Ponies this season, and if you can believe it, a First Friday once again!
Events listed are free to this publication's best knowledge unless otherwise marked.
Below you can see sections for:
- 🎆Spotlights & Festivals
- 🎵Concerts
- 🏀Sports
- 🎮🎲Games & Hobbies
- 🏛️⚕️Government and Services
- 🎨Arts
- 📜Lectures and History
- 🍅Gardening & Farms
- ⛰️Nature & Hiking
- 🛝Kids & Family
- 💵Fundraisers and Nonprofits
- 🍽️Food
- 🎥Screenings
- ‼️Other Events
✅This week's recommendation
🍕Congratulations to New York Pizzeria on their new space! Frequently ranked towards the top of many people's local pizza rankings, check out their new location still in Binghamton's North Side. Hopefully they can get some new murals on their walls to match the vibe of their old location so it feels even more right at home. Until then, great tasting and a wide variety of slices to try.
Let me know ways I can improve this newsletter!
Spotlights and Festivals
⚾🎠Tues. 9/1 - Sun. 9/6 Binghamton Rumble Ponies Homestead vs. New Hampshire
Final regular season homestead!
Mirabito Stadium, Binghamton
Tues. - Thurs., Sat. 6:07 pm, Fri. 7 pm, Sun. 5 pm
$12 - $30
🖼️Fri. 9/4 Downtown Binghamton First Friday Art Walk
Exhibits and galleries throughout Downtown Binghamton spotlighting local artists with hors d'oeuvres, music, and more. See all 11 locations and trolley tour information on the Broome County Arts Council website.
Various Locations, Downtown Binghamton
6 pm - 9 pm
📜Sun. 9/6 The American Revolution in Broome County
Mark’s presentation will examine the American Revolution through the lens of Broome County. While many local residents are familiar with the 1779 Sullivan Expedition, today’s talk explores the broader frontier conflict, which includes the 1778 raids on Unadilla and Onaquaga. His presentation utilizes primary sources—including sketches and journal excerpts from the participants themselves—to trace the wartime routes of Clinton and Sullivan through modern-day Broome County.
Phelps Mansion Museum, 191 Court St., Binghamton
3 pm - 4:30 pm
Theatre and Comedy
🎭Live Theatre
🎭Fri. 9/4 & Sat. 9/5 First and Second Date Blues - A New Play by Carson McKenna
Endicott Performing Arts Center, 102 Washington Ave., Endicott
8 pm
$22
🤣👢Other Performing Arts & Comedy
👢Thurs. 9/4 HOTBOX Dance & Drag
Crowbar Arcade, 195 State St., Binghamton
9 pm
$10-$15
Concerts
🎸Local Rock & Pop
Fri. 9/4 One Lone Town
Bundy Museum Annex, 129 Main St., Binghamton
7 pm
$10
Sat. 9/5 Music in the Glen - Kevin Ludwig Band
Glendale Park, Endicott
4 pm
Sat. 9/5 Acoustic Jam
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
👨🎤DIY & Underground
Fri. 9/4 Azshara, Jaw Wired Shut, Mind Contorted, Their LIes Burn, Forcefeeder, Scarlett Evening, Drawn by Blood
The Deep State, 214 State St., Binghamton
6:30 pm
$20
Sat. 9/5 Stay off the Fence, Bug Day, Magenta, Static
Crowbar Arcade, 195 State St., Binghamton
7:30 pm
$10
Sat. 9/5 Anyone But Her, The Shackz, Blisspoint
Hell Bank (DM For Address)
8:30 pm
$5
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 and Concert Hall
Tues. 8/1 Madrigal Choir of Binghamton - to benefit the Overnight Center
Union Presbyterian Church of Endicott, 200 E. Main St., Endicott
6 pm
🪕Folk & Country
Wed. 9/2 Bass & Brown
McGirk's Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd., Chenango Bridge
6 pm
🎧EDM, Dance & DJs
📻Classic Rock & Covers
Tues. 9/1 Music in the Glen - Sydney Lynn
Glendale Park, Endicott
6 pm
Tues. 9/1 Broome Bands Together - Katie Scott with Persuasion
Otsiningo Park
6 pm - 8 pm
Thurs. 9/3 Greg Neff
McGirk's Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd., Chenango Bridge
7 pm
Fri. 9/4 Cans & Clams - Rooster and the Roadhouse Horns
Airport Inn, Maine
6 pm - 9 pm
Fri. 9/4 Brothers & Friends
Downtown by Chef Jay Pisculli Rooftop, 20 Hawley St., Binghamton
6 pm
Fri. 9/4 Nick G & the Neons
McGirk's Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd., Chenango Bridge
7 pm
Sat. 9/5 No Waiting
McGirk's Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd., Chenango Bridge
7 pm
Sports
🏀Professional, Spectator, & Fan Events
⚽Wed. 9/2 Binghamton University Men's Soccer vs. Colgate
Binghamton University
7 pm
⚽Thurs. 9/3 Binghamton University Women's Soccer vs. Syracuse
Binghamton University
6:07 pm
🏇Fri. 9/4 Summer 3D Barrels Equestrian Series
240 Glen Mary Dr., Owego
5 pm - 11 pm
⚽Sat. 9/5 Binghamton University Men's Soccer vs. Central Connecticut State
Binghamton University
6:07 pm
🏫Looking for school sports? Check your school district's sports schedule on MaxPreps
🏅Competitions, Tournaments, Exercise & Clinics
🧘Thurs. 9/3 Yin Yoga & Sound Bath
Vestal Public Library, 320 Vestal Pkwy, Vestal
6 pm - 8 pm
💃Fri. 9/4 Swing Dance Lessons
Phelps Mansion Museum, 191 Court St., Binghamton
6 pm - 9 pm
🛼Sun. 9/6 Roller Derby 101 w/ Parlor City Roller Derby
Southern Tier Community Center, Endicott
3 pm
Games and Hobbies
🚗Tues. 9/1 Cider Mill Cruise-In
2 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott
6 pm - 8 pm
🎱 Tues. 9/1 9-Ball Pool Tournament
After 5, 73 Court St., Binghamton
5 pm
$10
🪡Wed. 9/2 Sit & Stitch
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
1 pm - 2:30 pm
🎮Wed. 9/2 Hype Waves Super Smash Bros. Tournament
C4 MPR, Binghamton University
7 pm
📖Thurs. 9/3 GFJ Classics Book Club
George F. Johnson Memorial Library, 1001 Park St., Endicott
1 pm - 2 pm, Virtual 7 pm - 8 pm
💻Thurs. 9/3 How to 3D Print @ BCPL
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
6 pm - 7 pm
📖Thurs. 9/3 First Thursday Book Club
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
6 pm - 7:30 pm
🧶Fri. 9/4 Crochet at GFJ
George F. Johnson Memorial Library, 1001 Park St., Endicott
1 pm - 2:30 pm
🧌Sat. 9/5 Triple Cities 40K RTT & AoS RTT
Dragon Master Games, 1235 Upper Front St, Binghamton
10 am
🐲🎲Sat. 9/5 Session 0 - Dungeons and Dragons (18+)
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
1 pm - 4 pm
🎴Sat. 9/5 Riftbound Summoner Skirmish
Great Escape Adventures, Vestal
1 pm
🎴Sun. 9/6 Pokemon TCG League Cup R1
Dragon Master Games, 1235 Upper Front St, Binghamton
11 am
$15
🎲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
Government and Services
💼Tues. 9/1 Broome-Tioga Workforce At the Library
George F. Johnson Memorial Library, 1001 Park St., Endicott
12 pm - 4 pm
🧑⚕️Tues. 9/1 Health Resource Fair with Senator Lea Webb
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
5 pm - 7 pm
🏠Tues. 9/1 Binghamton Tenants Union Open Meeting
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
5:30 pm
💻Wed. 9/2 Tech Assistance In Library
Vestal Public Library, 320 Vestal Pkwy, Vestal
11 am - 12 pm
💻Thurs. 9/3 Bring Your Own Device Tech Help
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
2 pm - 3 pm
🗳️Want to find your local municipal or school board meetings? Check out our local government meeting guide here and regular public service events at the Broome County Public Library here
Arts
🖼️Exhibits and Showcases
📽️🛹Fri. 9/4 CONTACT Film Premiere & Noise + Motion Event
HCS Sculpture & Skatepark, 1803 Castle Gardens Rd #2, Vestal
Open Skate and Noise Expo 5 pm, 6:45 Food, 7 pm Documentary
🖼️Fri. 9/4 Opening Reception - The Wild East Solo Exhibition by Terence Mulligan Jr.
Stellar Human, 159 Washington St., Binghamton
7 pm - 9 pm
🎭Sat. 9/5 September 2026 Playwrights and Artists Festival Submission Deadline
KNOW Theatre, Binghamton
All Day
See current exhibitions at the Roberson Museum here, the Vestal Museum here, The BU Art Museum here, and the Bundy Museum here.
🎨Classes and Workshops
✏️Tues. 9/1 Open Figure Drawing
BCAC Artisan Gallery, 223 State Street, Binghamton
6 pm - 9 pm
$15
🖌️Wed. 9/2 Autumn Owl Painting
Uncorked Creations, 205 State Street, 2nd & 3rd Floors, 209 State St, Binghamton
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$43.20
🖌️Thurs. 9/3 Autumn Creek Painting
Uncorked Creations, 205 State Street, 2nd & 3rd Floors, 209 State St, Binghamton
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$43.20
🖌️Sat. 9/5 Sunflower Starry Night Painting
Uncorked Creations, 205 State Street, 2nd & 3rd Floors, 209 State St, Binghamton
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$43.20
🖌️Mon. 9/7 Dried Floral Charcuterie Board
Uncorked Creations, 205 State Street, 2nd & 3rd Floors, 209 State St, Binghamton
7 pm - 9 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, and classes with Uncorked Creations, Stilettos Fine Arts Studio, Jablon Studios, or The Party Brush
Lectures and History
💻Fri. 9/4 150 years of moving forward with Central NYS technology
Kopernik Observatory, 696 Underwood Rd., Vestal
8 pm
$4-$6
Gardening and Farms
🧑🌾Wed. 9/2 Beginning Farmer Pasture Walk: Silverwind Farm
55 Silverstein Rd., Nineveh
5:30 pm - 7 pm
Nature and Hiking
🐦Sat. 9/5 Early Bird Wildlife River Cruise
Hiawatha Island and Riverfront Park, Marshland Rd, Apalachin
7 am - 9 am
🍄Sat. 9/5 Mushrooms at the Marsh
Apalachin Marsh, 3RPJ+MGC, Apalachin
11 am - 1 pm
🐻Mon. 9/7 2026 Red Panda Wild Encounter for Individuals Begin
Ross Park Zoo, 60 Morgan Rd., Binghamton
By Appointment
$75
For more hiking events, make sure to join the Binghamton Hikers' Group and/or the Triple Cities Hiking Club
Kids and Family
🧙♂️Tues. 9/1 Back to Hogwarts Day
Vestal Public Library, 320 Vestal Pkwy, Vestal
All Day
🎸Tues. 9/1 Johnny Only Musical Playdate
Edwards Petting Farm, Binghamton
10:30 pm
🧱Tues. 9/1 LEGO Club
Vestal Public Library, 320 Vestal Pkwy, Vestal
4 pm - 6 pm
🖌️Wed. 9/2 WONDER LABS at The Discovery Center
Discovery Center, 60 Morgan Rd, Binghamton
10:45 am - 11:45 am & 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
🪡Wed. 9/2 Tween and Teen Sit & Stitch
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
5 pm - 6 pm
⚽Wed. 9/2 Soccer Shots Binghamton FREE Fun Day
Arnold Park, Vestal
6:15 pm
🪀Thurs. 9/3 Tiny Tots Storytime
Vestal Public Library, 320 Vestal Pkwy, Vestal
10 am - 11 am
🤝Thurs. 9/3 Diverse Abilities Events
Vestal Public Library, 320 Vestal Pkwy, Vestal
1 pm - 3 pm
🧱Sat. 9/5 LEGO Club
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
9 am - 1 pm
🎸Sat. 9/5 Discover Music with The Resonaria Project: Music Workshop for Youth
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
2 pm - 3 pm
⛪Sun. 9/6 Two Rivers Back to School Block Party
1 Chrisfield Ave, Johnson City
4 pm - 7 pm
To find weekly recurring children’s events, check the Binghamton Macaroni KID calendar, and the calendars of local public libraries!
Fundraisers and Nonprofits
👶Sun. 9/6 Mighty Malakai’s Bell-Ringing Bash
Happy Days Play Cafe, 140 Vestal Pkwy E, Vestal
5 pm - 7 pm
Food
🌭Tues. 9/1 Suds & Sausage
Russian Club, Endicott
4 pm - Sold Out
🥞Mon. 9/7 Breakfast in the Woods
Binghamton German Club, 218 Loughlin Rd., Binghamton
8 am - 11 am
$13
Screenings
💒Tues. 9/1 YHPL Hoopla Classics Discussion: Wedding in Galilee
Online
5:30 pm
📽️Thurs. 9/3 Classic Movie Club - Modern Times
George F. Johnson Memorial Library, 1001 Park St., Endicott
2 pm - 4:30 pm
🧱Fri. 9/4 Family Movie Day: The LEGO Movie
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
10 am - 11:45 am
Other Events
🖌️Tues. 9/1 Tombstone Painting Open Hours
Truth Pharm, 49 Pine St., Binghamton
6 pm - 8 pm
🪄Sun. 9/6 Talent Show Fundraiser - Individual and Ensemble Performance and Competition
Tioga County Boys and Girls Club, 201 Erie St., Owego
12 pm
🔮Sun. 9/6 Psychometry Class
Phelps Mansion Museum, 191 Court St., Binghamton
1 pm - 3 pm
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