HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JULY 4 Happy Independence Day! PARADE – 11 a.m. Celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence at the 103rd Springfield 4th of July parade. Followed by a party with live music, Brooks chicken bbq, 4th of July Quilt Show, a Revolutionary War display by the Fort Plain Museum, the Utica Zoomobile, a bounce house, games, raffles, and more. Free parking. Springfield Community Center, 137 Co. Rt. 29A, Springfield Center. wskg.org/event/springfield-4th-of-july-parade-and-celebration-2/ FREEDOM – Noon. Listen to…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, JULY 2 Concert & Fireworks CONCERT – 5 p.m. Come enjoy food and refreshments by the Cooperstown Rotary club. The concert by the Cooperstown Community Band starts at 8 p.m. and is followed by the Independence Day fireworks at Dusk. Lakefront Park, Cooperstown. FIREWORKS – 6 p.m. View the Fourth of July Fireworks, enjoy free ice cream donated by Stewarts, live music, and lawn games for the kids. Feel free to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JULY 1 Sounds Of Independence CELEBRATION – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mark Independence Day weekend with a muster of the militia and a reading of the Declaration of Independence on the village green at 1 p.m. The Farmers Museum, Cooperstown. www.farmersmuseum.org/Independence-Day-July-4th-Celebration WRITERS CAMP – 1:30-3:30 p.m. Join Jen and the HML Writers Group for a NaNoWriMo style weekly workshop. Jen will present prompts and other activities to get you writing. Registration required. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, JUNE 25 Share Musical History ORAL HISTORY – 2 p.m. Share your stories about Oneonta’s Music History, facilitated by Dr. Alan Donovan. All are invited. Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. Call (607)432-0960 or visit www.OneontaHistory.org ART BAZAAR – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Browse the collection of gently used artwork and fine crafts for sale by artists at the Spring Cleaning Art Bazaar. Cooperstown Art Association. www.cooperstownart.com…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JUNE 24 Wilber Pool Opens, Oneonta WILBER POOL OPENING – 1-5 p.m. The Wilber outdoor pool opens for the season. Featuring open swim, family swim from 5-7:30, and lap swimming. A great way to spend a hot day. Cost, free for Oneonta residents, $1 per child, $3 adult, $8 family. Wilber Pool, 1 Wilber Park Dr., Oneonta. Info, www.oneontaymca.org/upcoming-events.html COMEDY – 8 p.m. Presenting the hysterical words of Kevin Johnson and his guests, local funk reggae…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, JUNE 18 Soccer Festival, Neahwa Park WORLD CUP SOCCER FESTIVAL – 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Come to the 4th annual Play for Peace soccer festival for food, fun, music, and soccer. Neahwa Park, Oneonta. www.facebook.com/KESsoccer/ OUTDOOR GAMES – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Athletes from across the NE compete to see who’s best. Includes a bbq contest and tasting, and the Stihl Timbersports NE Qualifier. Watch the finals of the women’s competition, and the final outdoor games. Alden Field,…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JUNE 17 Revamped Clark Sports Center Opens OPENING DAY – 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy a coffee reception 8-10 a.m., and checkout the what’s new at The Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. Info, www.clarksportscenter.com COLOR RUN/WALK – 10 a.m. Take a 5K run/walk through the village of Cooperstown and 4 color splash stations as you complete the course. Supports the American Heart Association. Begins/Ends, Cooperstown Central School. Info, cooperstown5kcolorrunwalk.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=6993…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, JUNE 11 First Ever Oneonta Pridefest PRIDEFEST – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrate the First annual Pridefest in Oneonta. Gather for a rally with speakers in Muller plaza at 10 followed by a sidewalk march to Neahwa Park at 11:30. Then enjoy a festival with entertainment and vendors at the pavilion from Noon to 4. Friends, family, and supporters welcome. Info, www.facebook.com/otsegopride/ PLATES 4 PEACE – 12:30 p.m. Dine on Mediterranean or Croatian cuisine with an artistically…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JUNE 10 Festival For The Lake OTSEGO LAKES FESTIVAL – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. A celebration of Otsego lake held in conjunction with Clark Sports Centers “Race the Lake Marathon.” Other activities include free paddle board demonstrations, ‘touch tanks’ with live plants and animals found in our lake, a guided nature walk, music, and food and beer samplings from local vendors. Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. Info, occainfo.org/otsego-lakes-festival/ CAT CARNIVAL – 1-4 p.m. The SAS opens their ‘adopt…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JUNE 3 Family Fun At The Duck Derby DUCK DERBY – Noon-3 p.m. Family Fun Day with duck racing, free pony rides, and a surprise princess guest. Neahwa Park, Oneonta. Info, call (607)432-0001 or visit www.facebook.com/FamilyRN/ TRAIL HIKE – 9-11 a.m. Hike the Blue Trail of the Basswood Pond State forest with OCCA program director Jeff O’Handley. Meet in the parking area of the park. Basswood Pond State Forest, 500 Conservation Rd., Burlington. Info, occainfo.org/calendar/blue-trail-basswood/…