TIME OUT OTSEGO for SATURDAY, September 26

Outdoor Movie Screening

MOVIE NIGHT—6 p.m. “Outdoor Kids Movie and Bonfire Night.” Bring your own blanket/chairs; snacks provided. Cherry Valley Fish and Game Club, 362 Fish and Game Road, Cherry Valley. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10163497126861958&set=gm.2054048815242488&idorvanity=128618074452248

FREE FISHING DAY—All day. National Hunting and Fishing Day. Residents and non-residents aged 16+ are allowed to fish without a license. All other fishing regulations apply. https://otsegooutdoors.org/event/free-fishing-day-4/

THE WALL THAT HEALS—All day. Three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and mobile education center visits Oneonta. Free and open to the public, 24 hours a day. On site through 2 p.m. on 9/27. Neahwa Park, 15 Georgeson Avenue, Oneonta. https://cnyremembers.com/

SATURDAY HIKE—All day. Scenic excursion with the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. Bring a packed lunch, snacks and water. Dress appropriately and bring equipment for the weather/trail conditions. Pre-registration required. This week’s hike will be the John Boyd Thacher State Park, 830 Thacher Park Road, Voorheesville. (607) 431-8010 or https://susqadk.org/saturday-hikes/

FUNDRAISER—9-11 a.m. Cooperstown Presbyterian Church Women’s Fellowship Rummage Sale. Used and some new clothes, shoes, kitchen items, books, jewelry and more. All sales by donation. Bring your own bags. Cooperstown Presbyterian Chapel, 25 Church Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8401 or (607) 643-3150.

GILBERTSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET—9 a.m. to noon. Saturdays through October. Located by the Gilbertsville Post Office, 3 Commercial Street, Gilbertsville. (607) 783-2305 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10233288497016416&set=gm.2844485682561715&idorvanity=1641876026156026

ONEONTA FARMERS’ MARKET—9 a.m. to noon. Huntington Memorial Park, Dietz Street, Oneonta. https://oneontafarmersmarket.org/

COOPERSTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET—9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 101 Main Street, Pioneer Alley, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8881 or https://www.otsego2000.org/cooperstown-farmers-market

COIN SHOW—9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Otsego Numismatic Association Coin Show.” Find coin collectors and history buffs. Buy or sell. Free to attend. Wright/Wilber National Bank Atrium, Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or https://www.foothillspac.org/

COFFEE GROUP—9:15 a.m. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1041799611814087&set=a.182156554445068

GOLF TOURNAMENT—10 a.m.; registration at 9 a.m. “Annual Chilidipper Benefit Golf Tournament.” Fees apply; registration required. Prizes available. Raise funds for the Otsego County Wild Hogs Inc., an organization dedicated to honoring/supporting veterans, active military personnel and first responders. Otsego Golf Club, 144 Pro Shop Drive, Springfield Center. (607) 441-0061 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1385669803440185/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external_search_engine%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

VETERANS—10 a.m. Breakfast Meeting to Launch a Butternut Valley Veteran’s Club. American Legion Post 1339, 116 Marion Avenue, Gilbertsville. (607) 859-2717 or (607) 783-4045 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1033312756421425&set=gm.2981216275555321&idorvanity=1641876026156026 

WORKSHOP—10-11:30 a.m. “Beginner Pasta Making with Jen.” Fees apply; registration required. All materials provided. Main View Gallery and Studios, 77 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1890 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1470543011549440&set=pcb.1470543701549371

KIDS—10 a.m. to noon. “Saturday STEM Club.” Oneonta Boys and Girls Club, 70 River Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1133 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1549438623894079&set=a.557601523077799

CRAFTING—10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Intro to Knitting.” Presented by Shannon from Sybil’s Yarn Shop. Free; registration required. All materials provided. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1474359681382127&set=a.546921787459259

BLACKSMITH WEEKEND—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Demonstrations and activities for the whole family. Continues 9/27. Fenimore Farm and Country Village, 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1450 or https://www.fenimorefarm.org/event/blacksmith-weekend/2026-09-26/

EXHIBIT—10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Janet Munro: A Life in Paint.” Solo exhibition running through 12/31. Featuring an artist’s reception from 2-5 p.m. on 10/17. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1461 or https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/future-exhibitions/janet-munro

KITE FESTIVAL—10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 9 a.m. kids’ kite-building workshop.  Kites, music, food and fun. Fees apply. Workshop held at Old School Gym, Genesee Street. Outdoor Kite Fly held at Campbell Road, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-3080 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1508942760435272/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

PLANETARIUM—Family-friendly shows open to the public. Fees apply. SUNY Oneonta Planetarium, Perna Science Building, Room 018A, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (607) 436-2011 or https://oneonta.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx?cid=180
• 10:30 a.m. “Betelgeuse’s Galactic Vacation: An Alien’s Search for Planets.”
• 11:30 a.m. “The Sky Tonight.” 

EXERCISE—Noon. “Let’s Move: Come Play Capoeira.” Unique Brazilian practice that blends martial arts, dance, music and culture. All welcome. Held each Saturday. Green Earth Health Market, 4 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-6600 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1599017385560750&set=a.784934640302366

WORKSHOP—Noon to 1 p.m. “Kids Class! Make Your Own Slime.” Fees apply; registration required. All materials provided. Main View Gallery and Studios, 77 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1890 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1470543001549441&set=pcb.1470543701549371

LATTES & LITERATURE—1-3 p.m. Discuss current readings with the group and get some book recommendations. Presented by the Morris Village Library. The Gatehouse, 129 Main Street, Morris. (607) 285-4111 or https://www.facebook.com/events/4541951412699983

BALLET—1-3:30 p.m. Audition for a role in Fokine Ballet Company’s “The Nutcracker.” Decker School of Ballet, 140 Main Street, third floor, Oneonta. (607) 432-6290 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1554982946429356&set=a.541676884426639

POTTERY—1:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters work on personal projects. No instruction provided. Fees apply. Held 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or https://smithy-clay-studio.jumbula.com/Summer2026/OpenStudio8Weeks

SEWING CLASS—1:30-3 p.m. All experience levels welcome. Held each Saturday. The Green Giraffe, 179 Main Street, Unadilla. (607) 369-3234 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=278537215089176&set=a.112626061680293

OPEN HOUSE—2-3:30 p.m. Learn about the services at Woodside Hall adult home, including respite care and an adult social day program, and enjoy a performance by the Quigley Academy of Irish Dance. Woodside Hall, 1 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-0600 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1398945721623327?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

SUMMER’S END—3 p.m. BBQ and Live Music. Potluck. Presented by the Oneonta Jiu Jitsu Academy at Fortin Park, 101 Youngs Road, Oneonta. (607) 431-8882 or https://www.facebook.com/events/2121849758428665/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

COMMUNITY DINNER—4-6 p.m. BBQ Chicken Dinner. Also includes potato salad, baked beans, beverages and desert. Free. Church of Christ Uniting, 22 Church Street, Richfield Springs. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1863650031744716&set=pcb.1863651115077941

OPENING RECEPTION—4-6 p.m. “The Four Seasons: Selections from the Yager Museum Collections.” Yager Museum of Art and Culture, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. (607) 431-4480 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1775513220220287&set=a.645599853211635

KIDS’ NIGHT OUT—5:30-8:30 p.m. Drop the kids off for fun fall activities. Fees apply; open to children ages 4-12. Oneonta World of Learning, 167 Youngs Road, Oneonta. (607) 431-8543 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1597511945505907&set=a.670826358174475

LIVE MUSIC—6-9 p.m. “Summer Sundown Series Live Music: Scattered Flurries.” Northway Brewing Hop House, 709 County Highway 33, Cooperstown. (607) 286-4030 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1055874373471489/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

OPEN MIC—7-9 p.m. “Coffee House.” Singers, writers, musicians and more are invited to share works. 10-20 minute slots. Light refreshments available. Free, open to the public. Held each 4th Saturday. Schuyler Lake United Methodist Church, 128 Church Street, Schuyler Lake. (315) 858-2523.

CONCERT—7:30 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 p.m. “Concert I: American Legends.” The Catskill Symphony Orchestra performs music across three centuries by three visionary American composers. Tickets required. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 269-7501 or https://www.catskillsymphonyorchestra.org/

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