Binghamton Area Events Week of 9/15/25 - Serlingfest, Art Trail, New Vine, AppleFest & more

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I suppose with Jackson's Pumpkin Farm reopening and Cider Mill pressing apples - fall is actually finally upon us.

We still have over a month to go for peak foliage, but something has definitely turned!

You can kick off the spooky season early this week to get a head start - be it through Serlingfest (where you can ride the Rec Park carousel for the last time this season) or the German Club's Oktoberfest!

Go take a stroll on the newly revived Washington Ave in Endicott this weekend for its AppleFest while you're at it – or better yet just run around the whole area for the arts trail, check out the concerts, or even get your Shakespeare on at the Cutler Garden. Plus, it's always nice to see Driftwood play the hometown.

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• 🎆Spotlights & Festivals
• 🎵Concerts
• 🎭Theatre & Comedy
• 🏀Sports
• 🎮🎲Games & Hobbies
• 🏛️Local Government
• 🎨Arts,
• ⛰️Nature, Animals, & Hiking
• 🛝Kids & Family
• 📜Local History
• ‼️Other Events

This week's recommendation:

Honestly? Go nuts. So many festivals are happening, the thing to do might be just to follow the arts trail downtown and try to sneak in Serlingfest, New Vine, and whatever else you can. If you can make it out to Maine, those events look really cool, and it's great to see J Ralph Ingalls be used.

For something not on this list, though? Check out The Pad Rock Climbing Gym. A wonderful addition to the recreation scene here, and clearly beloved by those who use it. If you haven't been, trust me, it's bigger than you think.

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Spotlights and Festivals

🌀🚪Fri. 9/19 - Sun. 9/21 Serlingfest 2025
"Fifty years after Rod Serling's death in 1975, the Rod Serling Memorial Foundation will celebrate the iconic Twilight Zone creator during the organization's annual SerlingFest in his hometown of Binghamton. Subtitled "In His Own Words," SerlingFest 2025 will feature screenings of films and television shows written by Serling, screenings, rare interviews and speeches from the outspoken writer's career. Other activities will include author readings and panel discussions, trivia contests, raffle prices, dealer room and more."
Forum Theatre, 236 Washington St., Binghamton (Sunday at Recreation Park)
Fri. 6pm - 10 pm
Sat. 10 am - 8 am
Sun. 10 am - 2 pm
$40 Weekend, $20 Friday Only, $25 Saturday Only

🍎Sat. 9/20 Endicott AppleFest 40th Anniversary
"We're going to be celebrating in a big way with more entertainment, more prizes, more fun, and more food!"
Washington Ave., Endicott
10 am - 5 pm

🎨Sat. 9/20 - Sun 9/21 Broome Art Trail First Weekend (Binghamton, Vestal, Town of Maine)
Dozens of Locations
"The Broome Art Trail (BAT) is an annual open-studio weekend that celebrates the vibrant creative community and scenic beauty of Broome County, New York. Art exhibitions, artisan vendors, live music, and artist demonstrations will take place across various municipalities at studios, galleries, museums, and other creative venues throughout the county. BCAC does not take any commission on sales made during the Broome Art Trail, and the event is FREE for the public to attend. Each year, BAT supports local artists and showcases their work, drawing visitors from near and far to experience the rich artistic talent in Broome County." Trolley departing from Phelps Mansion Museum every 40 Minutes starting at 12 pm on 9/20.
10 am - 4 pm

🛹🐦‍⬛Sat. 9/20 - Sun. 9/21 Assault on the Art Scene: An Offbeat Exhibit
HCS / Spooky Action Industrial Arts, 1803 Castle Gardens Rd., Vestal
"Assault on The Art Scene is an attack on the pretension that accompanies the average art show. This unusual exhibition is built upon the belief that: Art should not be safe. Art should not be boring. Art should feel dangerous. This provocative exhibit features pieces that lift the societal veil and allow their viewers a peek at the commonality underneath. Fueled by intangible compulsions, Kyle and Kardan both describe a loss of self/ego while creating their works. The aftermath is an offering from the other side… a primal exchange."
10 am - 4 pm

🍺Sat. 9/20 German Club Oktoberfest
"The best and most famous German festival of the year comes to Binghamton as we join with Munich and celebrate Oktoberfest."
Binghamton German Club, 218 Loughlin Rd., Binghamton
3 pm - 9 pm
$8

🪕Sun. 9/21 New Vine Music and Arts Festival
Ft. Driftwood, Cast Iron Cowboys, Front and Main, The June Lion, The Sun Dogs, Stuck In Place, Husband Material, and the SUNY Jazz Quartet
State St., Binghamton
9 am - 10 pm

🤴Sun. 9/21 7th Annual Much Ado in the Garden Festival
Cutler Botanic Garden, 840 Upper Front St., Binghamton
"Set in Broome County’s only Botanic Garden, it introduces the arts and culture of Shakespeare’s times to people of all ages, featuring art, music, dance, theater and plants!"
12 pm - 4 pm

Concerts

🎸Local Rock & Pop

Thurs. 9/18 Broome Bands Together: Beard of Bees
Grippen Community Park
6 pm - 8 pm

Fri. 9/19 Chloe & Anthony
Original's, 25 Lake St., Owego
7 pm

Sat. 9/20 DRIVEL. & Lauren Eliza
The Topper, 1001 Union Center Maine Hwy, Endicott
8 pm - 11 pm

Sat. 9/20 Foggy Maloon
Studio 56, 56 Clinton St., Binghamton
7 pm
$10
21+

👨‍🎤DIY & Underground

Sat. 9/20 Promises Unsaid, The Shackz, BlizzTheIllest, and A Kid Called Danger
Crowbar Arcade, 195 State St., Binghamton
7 pm

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!

🪕Folk & Country

Wed. 9/17 Halfway to St. Paddy's with Donal O'
The Ward, 58 Clinton St., Binghamton
5 pm

Sat. 9/20 Tim Ball & Kevin Elam
Cranberry Coffee House, 183 Riverside Drive
7 pm
$15

Sat. 9/20 Gene Hummel
New Leaf Cider Co., 800 Nowlan Rd., Port Crane
6 pm - 9 pm

🎧EDM & DJs

Sat. 9/20 DJ Sublingual
Lost Dog Cafe, 22 Water St., Binghamton
10 pm

📻Classic Rock & Covers

Fri. 9/19 Greg Neff
Nips, 135 Park Ave., Binghamton
8 pm - 11 pm

Fri. 9/19 Neo Politans at Airport Inn Fall Fest
2166 Airport Rd Suite 1, Town of Maine
6 pm - 9 pm

Fri. 9/19 Pour Shots
The Terrace Tavern, 8624 State Route 434, Apalachin
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Sat. 9/20 Piano Men - Jeff Lake & Rick Pedro
Firehouse Stage, 67 Broad St., Johnson City
7 pm
$27

Sat. 9/20 Wound Tight
McGirks Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Chenango Bridge
8 pm

Sat. 9/20 Wildcard
McGirks Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd, Chenango Bridge
8 pm

Theatre and Comedy

🤣Thurs. 9/18 The Bundy Comedy Open Mic
The Bundy Museum Annex, 129 Main St., Binghamton
7 pm

📝Thurs. 9/18 WordPlace Poetry Open Mic
26 Cedar St., Binghamton
7:45 pm

💪Thurs. 9/18 Shades of Men Ladies Night Out
15 Charlotte St., Binghamton
8 pm

🎭Fri. 9/19 - Sun. 9/21 One Person by Robert Patrick
Know Theatre, 74 Carroll St, Binghamton
Fri./Sat. 8 pm
Sun. 3 pm
$15-28

🤣Fri. 9/19 Ladies of Laughter Stand-Up with Becky Veduccio and Maureen Langan
Firehouse Stage, 67 Broad St., Johnson City
7 pm - 9 pm
$27

🏄Fri. 9/19 - Sun. 9/21 Good Vibrations, sounds of the '60s EPAC Variety Show
Endicott Performing Arts Center
Fri. 8pm
Sat. 8 pm
Sun. 3pm
$15

👑Sat. 9/20 Masquerade of Kings Biblical Mystery Dinner Theater
Grace Point Church, 3701 Vestal Rd., Vestal
6 pm

🤣Sat. 9/20 Dario Joseph ft. Delia Heslin and Rachel Daze Stand-Up at Crooked Mouth Brewing
Crooked Mouth Brewing, 231 Vestal Ave., Endicott
7 pm - 10 pm
$12.50

Sports

🏀Professional, Spectator, & Fan Events

⚾Thurs. 9/18 Rumble Ponies vs. Somerset Patriots
Rally Towel Giveaway
Fireworks
Mirabito Stadium, 211 Henry St, Binghamton
6:07 pm

⚾Fri. 9/18 Rumble Ponies vs. Somerset Patriots
Mirabito Stadium, 211 Henry St, Binghamton
6:07 pm

⚾Sun. 9/21 Rumble Ponies vs. ???? (If advance to Eastern League Championship Series)
Mirabito Stadium, 211 Henry St, Binghamton
6:07 pm

⚽Sun. 9/21Binghamton University Women's Soccer vs. UMBC
Binghamton University
1 pm

I'm currently working on how to best link to High School sports! Stay tuned on that

🏅Competitions, Tournaments, & Clinics

🐶Fri. 9/19 11th Annual FORE The Love of Pets Golf Fundraiser Tournament for Animal Care Sanctuary
Endwell Greens, 3675 Sally Piper Rd., Endwell
10 am
$500/team, $125 individual

🏃Fri. 9/19 Owego Night 5k
Owego Free Academy
9:30 pm
$18.15

⛸️Sat. 9/20 Learn to Ice Skate for Free with Binghamton Figure Skating Club
SUNY Broome Ice Center, 907 Front St., Binghamton
11 am - 12 am

🍕⛳Sat. 9/20 Little Italy Endicott Golf Tournament
En-Joie Golf Club
$125

🔫Sat. 9/20 R&M Paintball Open Play
445 Miller Beach Rd., Owego
10 am - 4 pm

🎯Sat. 9/20 - Sun. 9/21 Papa Bears 3D Archery and Golf Tournament
Maple Hill Golf Club, Marathon
$50

💃Sat. 9/20 Batchata Dance Lessons and Latin Dance Party
American Legion Post 82
9:15 pm - 2 am
18+

Games and Hobbies

♠️Sat. 9/20 Poker Tournament
820 Conklin Rd., Binghamton
4 pm
$95

⚔️Sat. 9/20 Monthly Munchkin Meetup
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
2 pm - 3:30 pm

🎱Sat. 9/20 Beer Thirty Billiard Golf Tournament
721 Upper Court St., Binghamton
3 pm

🃏Sun. 9/21 Bunco at Kilmer Mansion
9 Riverside Dr., Binghamton
11 am - 1 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

🫏Thurs. 9/18 Binghamton City Democratic Committee Annual Spaghetti Dinner
Atomic Tom's, 196 State St., Binghamton
5 pm - 7:30 pm
$13

I'm currently working on a guide for local municipal government meetings! Stay tuned on that

Arts

🎨Tues. 9/16 Open Figure Drawing
BCAC, 223 State Street, Binghamton
6 pm - 8:30 pm
$15

🧑‍🎨Wed. 9/17 Mosaic Lazy Susan Workshop
Newark Valley Fire Hall, 7151 NY-38, Newark Valley
6 pm

🍸Thurs. 9/18 Women United Paint & Sip
Arnold Park Pavilion 4
4:30 pm

📷Thurs. 9/18 Polaroid Emulsion Lift Workshop
Clinton St. Studios, 161 Clinton St., Binghamton
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

📖Thurs. 9/18 AJ White Poetry Collection Book Launch
Binghamton University Old O'Connor Hall, Alumni Lounge
6 pm - 8 pm

🪡Thurs. 9/18 Broome Arts Council Crazy Quilt Class
BCAC, 223 State Street, Binghamton
6 pm - 8 pm
$75

🎨Thurs. 9/18 Broome Arts Council Intermediate Watercolor Class
BCAC, 223 State Street, Binghamton
6 pm - 8 pm
$125

🖌️Sat. 9/20 Unity in the Community: Binghamton University Art Museum x WSKG
You can explore galleries, make your own art, and learn about community partners and resources.
Binghamton University Fine Arts Building Grand Corridor, 4400 Vestal Pkwy E, Vestal
10 am - 1 pm

🖌️Sat. 9/20 Cosmic Creators Youth Art Discovery Program: Acrylic Painting - Jeffrey the Dragon
Stillettos Fine Arts, 535 Vestal Pkwy W., Vestal
3:30 pm
$25

🤠Sat. 9/20 Hat Burning w/ Sister Chics Hat Bar
Kelly's Sports Bar, 102 N Page Ave, Endicott
1 pm - 5 pm

🍅Sat. 9/20 VINES Making Art with Plants: Watercolor with Natural Pigments with Kari Varner
Binghamton Urban Farm, 16 Tudor St., Binghamton
12 pm - 1:30 pm

🖍️Sat. 9/20 Chalk Art Festival
J Ralph Ingalls Building, Maine
2:30 pm - 7:30 pm

🍝Sun. 9/21 Make Your Own Pasta Cooking Class by Phantom Chef LLC
49 Washington Ave., Endicott
11 am - 2 pm

🪶Sun. 9/21 Mosaic a Feather or Flower
Waterman's Cafe and Tasting Barn, 6172 NY-434
5:15 pm

For a look at upcoming arts events further into the future, check out the Broome County Arts Council calendar

Nature, Animals, & Hiking

🌳Tues. 9/16 Sierra Club Susquehanna Group Meeting: Economy, Well-being, & Environment
320 Vestal Pkwy E, Vestal
7 pm

🌹Wed. 9/17 Walking Club at Cutler Botanic Garden
Cutler Botanic Garden, 840 Upper Front St., Binghamton
10 am - 11 am

📓Thurs. 9/18 Nature Journaling with CCE
IBM Glen, Robinson Hill Rd., Endwell
5 pm - 6 pm

🌲Fri. 9/19 CCE Guided Nature Walk - Conifers
Aqua Terra Wilderness Area, Maxian Rd., Binghamton
2 pm - 3:30 pm

🐺Sat. 9/20 Wine for Wolves at Animal Adventure
Animal Aventure Park, 85 Martin Hill Rd., Harpursville
4 pm

For more hiking and nature events, make sure to join the Binghamton Hikers' Group and/or the Triple Cities Hiking Club

Kids and Family

🍩Tues. 9/16 Donut Forget the Apples Fall Celebration
Whitney Point PAL Center, 2652 Main St., Whitney Point
12 pm
Rec. for ages 0-5

⚜️Tues. 9/16 Cub Scout Introduction Adventure Night
African Road Elementary School, 608 S Benita Blvd, Vestal
6 pm - 7:30 pm

🛝Thurs. 9/18 Kids Scavenger Hunt by Meadowsweet Montessori
Arnold Park
5 pm - 6 pm

🔭Sat. 9/20 Kopernikids Sunshine and Shadows STEM Workshop
Kopernik Observatory, 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal
10:30 am
$25
Rec. age 3-7

🎣Sat. 9/20 Conklin Kiwanis Club Kids Fishing Derby
Woodside Ave., Conklin
8 am - 11 am

🚚Sat. 9/20 Whitney Point Touch-a-Truck Vehicle Showcase
Broome County Fairgrounds, 1 Fairground Rd., Whitney Point
10 am - 2 pm
$10/car

⛺Sat. 9/20 Camp Sertoma Fall Fest
468 Johnson Rd., Kirkwood
$5

🏃Sun. 9/21 Healthy Kids Running Series Race Day
Otsiningo Park North
12:30 pm
$16.90

To find weekly recurring children’s events, check the Binghamton Macaroni KID calendar!

Local History

🌉Wed. 9/17 Broome Historical Society: An Arch of Classic Grace - The Story of Binghamton's Memorial Bridge
Broome County Public Library Decker Community Room, 185 Court St., Binghamton (and over Zoom)
6:15 pm

🗺️Thurs. 9/18 HistoryForge Community Historical Digital Mapping
Phelps Mansion Museum, 191 Court St., Binghamton
6 pm - 8 pm

Other Events

🚒Mon. 9/11 - Sat. 9/20 Vestal Fire Dpt. Pizza Fundraiser
Old Vestal Station 4, 3341 Vestal Pkwy E, Vestal
11 am - 7 pm daily

🪦Mon. 9/15 Trail of Truth Tombstone Painting
49 Pine St, Binghamton
6 pm - 8 pm

🍽️Tues. 9/16 Taste of Market Garden Party CCE Fundraiser
Cutler Botanic Garden, 840 Upper Front St., Binghamton
5 pm - 7:30 pm
$65

🪄Tues. 9/16 The Neurodivergent Magician
146 Central Ave., Owego
5 pm

⚜️Tues. 9/16 Cub Scout Pack 218 Ice Cream Social
George F. Johnson Elementary 99 Taft Ave., Endicott
6 pm - 7 pm

🧓Tues., 9/16 Senior Safety Workshop and Demonstration
JC Senior Center, 30 Brocton Street, Johnson City
10:30 am

📋Wed. 9/17 Junior League of Binghamton New Member Interest Night
Kilmer Mansion, 9 Riverside Dr., Binghamton
6:45 pm - 8:45 pm

🍎Wed. 9/17 Intro to the Food Bank w/ Food Bank of the Southern Tier
Zoom
10 am - 11 am

👻Fri. 9/19 Historic Bundy House Ghost Tours by Phanton Visions Fundraiser
The Bundy Museum, 127 Main St., Binghamton
8 pm
$20

📖Fri. 9/19 - Sat. 9/20 Broome County Public Library Book and Media Sale
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton
10 am - 1 pm

👰Fri. 9/19 - Sun. 9/21 Lillian West Trunk Bridal Show
Ever After Bridal, 60 Washington Ave., Endicott
10 am - 5 pm

🛑Sat. 9/20 43rd Annual CHOW Hunger Walk
Oakdale Commons, 601 Harry L Dr., Johnson City
12 pm - 3 pm

🚒Sat. 9/20 Caldwell Fire Dpt. Firefighters Breakfast Fundraiser
7 Arthur Ave., Endicott
9 am - 12 pm

🍂Sat. 9/20 Calico Gift Cottage Autumn Trail
Various Locations in Endwell
10 am - 4pm

⛪Sun. 9/21 St. Michael's Carpathian Festival
296 Clinton St., Binghamton
11 am - 5 pm

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