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Family Events in Ithaca NY

93 upcoming family-friendly events in Ithaca — activities for kids and all ages.

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Summer Olympics

Wed, Jul 29 · 4:00 AMSummer Olympics

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of Olympic-style challenges!

@ Cornell University ↗

4-H Fun Night - July

Thu, Jul 30 · 4:00 AM4-H Fun Night - July

Join us for games and pizza at the 4-H Fun Night!

@ Cornell University ↗

Beginnings Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca

Thu, Jul 30 · 9:00 PMBeginnings Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca

Enjoy live music every Thursday at the Beginnings Summer Concert Series!

@ Bernie Milton Pavilion ↗

Visions FCU Kids Summer Bash

Sat, Aug 1 · 2:00 PMVisions FCU Kids Summer Bash

Celebrate summer with fun activities at the Kids Summer Bash!

@ Visions FCU Amphitheater ↗

Onondaga County 4-H Youth Fair Cavy Show

Wed, Jul 29 · 4:00 AMOnondaga County 4-H Youth Fair Cavy Show

Join us for the exciting 4-H Cavy Show at Cornell!

@ Cornell University ↗

UPick Blueberry Adventure/Childs Farm

Wed, Jul 29 · 4:00 AMUPick Blueberry Adventure/Childs Farm

Join us for a hands-on blueberry picking adventure at a local farm!

@ Cornell University ↗

4-H Volunteer at the Madison County Fair

Thu, Jul 30 · 4:00 AM4-H Volunteer at the Madison County Fair

Join 4-H volunteers at the Madison County Fair for a rewarding experience!

@ Cornell University ↗

2026 Onondaga County Dairy 4-H Show

Thu, Jul 30 · 4:00 AM2026 Onondaga County Dairy 4-H Show

Join us for the 2026 Onondaga County Dairy 4-H Show!

@ Cornell University ↗

Beginnings Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca

Thu, Aug 6 · 9:00 PMBeginnings Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca

Enjoy free live music every Thursday at the Beginnings Summer Concert Series!

@ Bernie Milton Pavilion ↗

Grillin' & Chillin' Bingo Thrillin

Mon, Aug 3 · 12:00 PMGrillin' & Chillin' Bingo Thrillin

Enjoy bingo and BBQ every Sunday at Treleaven Wines!

@ Treleaven Wines ↗

Wildflower Walk

Fri, Jul 31 · 4:00 AMWildflower Walk

Explore summer blooms on a guided wildflower walk!

@ McDonalds Erie. Blvd. West Rome NY ↗

Beginnings Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca

Thu, Aug 27 · 9:00 PMBeginnings Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca

Enjoy free live music every Thursday at the Bernie Milton Pavilion!

@ Bernie Milton Pavilion ↗

Yappy Hour at The Strand Cafe

Wed, Oct 28 · 8:00 PMYappy Hour at The Strand Cafe

Sip and socialize with your pup at Yappy Hour!

@ the strand cafe ↗

Yappy Hour at The Strand Cafe

Wed, Feb 24 · 9:00 PMYappy Hour at The Strand Cafe

Sip drinks and socialize with pups at Yappy Hour!

@ the strand cafe ↗

Yappy Hour at The Strand Cafe

Wed, Mar 24 · 8:00 PMYappy Hour at The Strand Cafe

Sip drinks and socialize with your pup at Yappy Hour!

@ the strand cafe ↗

Beginnings Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca

Thu, Aug 13 · 9:00 PMBeginnings Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca

Enjoy free live music every Thursday at the Beginnings Summer Concert Series!

@ Bernie Milton Pavilion ↗

Yappy Hour at The Strand Cafe

Wed, Apr 28 · 8:00 PMYappy Hour at The Strand Cafe

Sip drinks and socialize with your pup at Yappy Hour!

@ the strand cafe ↗

Yappy Hour at The Strand Cafe

Wed, Sep 23 · 8:00 PMYappy Hour at The Strand Cafe

Sip drinks and socialize with your pup at Yappy Hour!

@ the strand cafe ↗

Grillin' & Chillin' Bingo Thrillin

Mon, Aug 10 · 12:00 PMGrillin' & Chillin' Bingo Thrillin

Enjoy bingo and BBQ every Sunday at Treleaven Wines!

@ Treleaven Wines ↗

Yappy Hour at The Strand Cafe

Wed, May 26 · 8:00 PMYappy Hour at The Strand Cafe

Sip drinks and socialize with pups at Yappy Hour!

@ the strand cafe ↗

Yappy Hour at The Strand Cafe

Wed, Jan 27 · 9:00 PMYappy Hour at The Strand Cafe

Sip drinks and socialize with pups at Yappy Hour!

@ the strand cafe ↗

Drag Story Hour

Sun, Aug 16 · 3:00 PMDrag Story Hour

Join Tilia and Coraline for a fabulous Drag Story Hour!

@ Buffalo Street Books ↗

Beginnings Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca

Thu, Aug 20 · 9:00 PMBeginnings Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca

Enjoy free live music every Thursday at the Beginnings Summer Concert Series!

@ Bernie Milton Pavilion ↗

Yappy Hour at The Strand Cafe

Wed, Dec 23 · 9:00 PMYappy Hour at The Strand Cafe

Sip drinks while your pups make new friends at Yappy Hour!

@ the strand cafe ↗

Yappy Hour at The Strand Cafe

Wed, Aug 26 · 8:00 PMYappy Hour at The Strand Cafe

Sip drinks while your pups make new friends at Yappy Hour!

@ the strand cafe ↗

Beginnings Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca

Thu, Sep 3 · 9:00 PMBeginnings Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca

Enjoy live music every Thursday at the Beginnings Summer Concert Series!

@ Bernie Milton Pavilion ↗

Yappy Hour at The Strand Cafe

Wed, Nov 25 · 9:00 PMYappy Hour at The Strand Cafe

Sip drinks and socialize with your pup at Yappy Hour!

@ the strand cafe ↗

Latino Civic Association Community Picnic

Sat, Aug 15 · 4:00 PMLatino Civic Association Community Picnic

Celebrate community and culture at the Latino Civic Association's summer picnic!

@ Downtown Ithaca ↗

Sun, Aug 2 · 4:00 AMBeetlejuice JR.

Join us for a spooky musical adventure with Beetlejuice JR.!

@ Hangar Theatre ↗

Fri, Jul 31 · 4:00 AMBeetlejuice JR.

Experience the spooky fun of Beetlejuice JR. at Hangar Theatre!

@ Hangar Theatre ↗

Grillin' & Chillin' Bingo Thrillin

Sun, Aug 2 · 12:00 PMGrillin' & Chillin' Bingo Thrillin

Enjoy bingo and great food every Sunday at Treleaven Wines!

@ Treleaven Wines ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Aug 1 · 3:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through fun, hands-on activities at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Cayuga-Seneca 4-H Youth Fair-Free Coach bus rides!

Fri, Jul 31 · 4:00 AMCayuga-Seneca 4-H Youth Fair-Free Coach bus rides!

Enjoy free bus rides to the Cayuga-Seneca 4-H Youth Fair!

@ Cornell University ↗

Sat, Aug 1 · 2:00 PMVisions FCU Kids Summer Bash

Celebrate summer with fun activities at the Kids Summer Bash!

@ Visions FCU Amphitheater ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Jan 16 · 4:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through fun, hands-on activities at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Feb 6 · 4:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through fun, hands-on activities at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Feb 13 · 4:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math in a fun, hands-on way at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Mar 27 · 3:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through hands-on fun at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Mar 6 · 4:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through hands-on fun with MathHappens at Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, May 1 · 3:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through hands-on fun at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, May 29 · 3:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore playful math activities with MathHappens at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, May 22 · 3:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through hands-on fun with MathHappens at Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Dec 12 · 4:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through hands-on fun with MathHappens at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Mar 20 · 3:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through hands-on fun with MathHappens at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Apr 17 · 3:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through hands-on fun with MathHappens!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Friday Pop-In Permanent Jewelry Happy Hour

Fri, May 21 · 3:30 PMFriday Pop-In Permanent Jewelry Happy Hour

Create custom permanent jewelry at our Friday Happy Hour!

@ Fall Creek Atelier ↗

Grillin' & Chillin' Bingo Thrillin

Sun, Aug 9 · 12:00 PMGrillin' & Chillin' Bingo Thrillin

Enjoy bingo and delicious food every Sunday at Treleaven Wines!

@ Treleaven Wines ↗

Grillin' & Chillin' Bingo Thrillin

Sun, Aug 16 · 12:00 PMGrillin' & Chillin' Bingo Thrillin

Enjoy bingo and BBQ at Treleaven Wines every Sunday!

@ Treleaven Wines ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Oct 10 · 3:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through fun, hands-on activities at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Nov 7 · 4:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through fun hands-on activities at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through hands-on fun at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Feb 27 · 4:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through hands-on fun with MathHappens!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Dec 26 · 4:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through fun hands-on activities at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Mar 13 · 4:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore playful math concepts with hands-on activities at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, May 8 · 3:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through fun, hands-on activities at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Jun 12 · 3:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through fun, hands-on activities at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Apr 10 · 3:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through fun, hands-on activities at Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Grillin' & Chillin' Bingo Thrillin

Mon, Aug 17 · 12:00 PMGrillin' & Chillin' Bingo Thrillin

Enjoy bingo and BBQ every Sunday at Treleaven Wines!

@ Treleaven Wines ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Aug 8 · 3:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math in a fun, hands-on way at Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Aug 15 · 3:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through hands-on fun with MathHappens at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Aug 22 · 3:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through hands-on fun at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Sep 5 · 3:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through hands-on fun at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Nov 21 · 4:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore playful math activities with MathHappens at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Nov 28 · 4:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through fun, hands-on activities at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Jan 30 · 4:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through hands-on fun with MathHappens at Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Feb 20 · 4:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through fun, hands-on activities at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Apr 24 · 3:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through fun, hands-on activities at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Jun 5 · 3:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through fun, hands-on activities at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Apr 3 · 3:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math in a fun, hands-on way at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Sep 19 · 3:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through fun, hands-on activities at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, May 15 · 3:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through hands-on fun at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Nov 14 · 4:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through hands-on fun at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Jan 9 · 4:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through fun, hands-on activities at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Science Connections: Little Bunny Foo Foos

Sun, Aug 16 · 6:00 PMScience Connections: Little Bunny Foo Foos

Discover the adorable world of rabbits with hands-on learning and hopping fun!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Jan 2 · 4:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through fun, hands-on activities at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Friday Pop-In Permanent Jewelry Happy Hour

Fri, Jun 11 · 3:30 PMFriday Pop-In Permanent Jewelry Happy Hour

Create custom permanent jewelry with friends at Fall Creek Atelier!

@ Fall Creek Atelier ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Sep 26 · 3:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through hands-on fun with MathHappens at Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through fun, hands-on activities at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Oct 3 · 3:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through hands-on fun with MathHappens at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Aug 29 · 3:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through hands-on fun with MathHappens at Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Sep 12 · 3:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through fun, hands-on activities with MathHappens!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore playful math with hands-on activities at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Dec 19 · 4:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through fun, hands-on activities at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Oct 17 · 3:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through fun, hands-on activities at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Math Fun with MathHappens!

Sat, Jan 23 · 4:00 PMMath Fun with MathHappens!

Explore math through hands-on fun with MathHappens at the Sciencenter!

@ Sciencenter ↗

Sat, Sep 12 · 4:00 AMKickoff The Tompkins Treasure Hunt

Join the thrilling Tompkins Treasure Hunt kickoff for a chance at $10,000!

@ History Center in Tompkins County ↗

Sat, Aug 29 · 4:00 PMBackpack & School Supply Giveaway

Get ready for school with free backpacks and supplies!

Sat, Sep 19 · 11:00 AMAirport Day & Preparedness Expo

Explore aircraft and enjoy a pancake breakfast at Airport Day!

@ Ithaca Tompkins International Airport ↗

Mon, Aug 3 · 11:30 PMA Concert Reading of Brassquatch! The Fall Creek Brass Band Musical

Experience the original musical adventure with the Fall Creek Brass Band!

@ Hangar Theatre ↗

Birds and Blooms @ Sapsucker Woods

Fri, Aug 14 · 12:00 AMBirds and Blooms @ Sapsucker Woods

Explore nature with bird and plant walks at Sapsucker Woods!

@ Cornell Lab of Ornithology ↗

Fri, Oct 2 · 4:00 AMGrand Celebration of The Tompkins Treasure Hunt

Celebrate 250 years of history at the Tompkins Treasure Hunt grand finale!

@ History Center in Tompkins County ↗

Sat, Sep 12 · 4:00 AM: The Jewelbox Crew, your whole Treasure Hunt Team, friends, and family

Join the Treasure Hunt kick-off party with food trucks and puzzles!

@ History Center in Tompkins County ↗

Fri, Oct 2 · 4:00 AMWHEN:

Celebrate the finishers and toast the winners at this exciting event!

@ History Center in Tompkins County ↗

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Family Events in Ithaca NY

Ithaca is a great city for families, with parks, museums, and community events throughout the year.

SceneScout tracks family-friendly events across the metro area: school-age activities, toddler programs, outdoor adventures, and community events where the whole family is welcome.

Events are tagged family-friendly by our team — expect activities suitable for kids of all ages unless otherwise noted.