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Canandaigua, NY
38Events this week
3Free things to do
77New spots
93New stories

● Checked Saturday, October 31, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Canandaigua

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 38 events, day by day →

Elite Cheer Half Year Placements

Sunday 9am · Palmyra

25 in 250 Speaker Series

Sunday 1pm · Seneca Museum & Tourism Center · Free

Dance of the Dead at Camp Rave

Sunday 5pm · Photo City Music Hall

Casual Commander Magic the Gathering

Sunday 7pm · Fattey Beer Co.

FFREIA Coffee Club

Monday 7:30am · New City Cafe & Roastery

New in Canandaigua

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Eddie O'Briens Grille and Bar

Nightlife

Wings, taps, and teams: Whether you’re craving hand-packed Angus burgers, wings with 18 sauces, or a mac ’n’ cheese skillet, Eddie O'Briens Grille and Bar hits the spot.

eddieobriens.com ↗

Cheshire Farms Creamery

Bakeries & Sweets

Local scoop fix: When the sweet tooth strikes, Cheshire Farms Creamery is the no-fuss, all-fun ice cream spot locals lean on, served up by their cheerful Moo Crew, with the kind of classic scoops that turn an ordinary weeknight into a tiny celebration.

cheshirefarmscreamery.com ↗

Mystic Mermaid Artisan Collective

Shopping

Find your creative tide: Part gallery, part feel-good studio, Mystic Mermaid Artisan Collective brings together a diverse collective of artists and practitioners, mystical inspired goods, and consent-centered wellness sessions like Reiki, intuitive guidance, and energy work, plus workshops and circ…

mysticmermaidartisancollective.com ↗

Canandaigua’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

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Most read in Canandaigua

The five stories Canandaigua readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Canandaigua town judge removed from office over racial slur, appearance of bias

    The New York State Court of Appeals has removed Judge Walter Jones from office, effective immediately, from Canandaigua town justice.

    Full story at 13wham.com ↗

  2. Canandaigua firefighter’s union raises concern over staffing numbers; Mayor says otherwise

    The president of the Canandaigua firefighter union, Dan Conklin, has raised concerns about the department's response times and capabilities.

    Full story at rochesterfirst.com ↗

  3. Venture Brokerage Group leases 2,100 s/f to CAVA at Victor Crossing

    Venture Brokerage Group has secured a 2,100 s/f location for CAVA, the fast-casual restaurant brand, at Victor Crossing in New York.

    Full story at nyrej.com ↗

  4. Best Winter Concerts in New York State (Dec 2026–Feb 2027)

    The New York State Winter Concert Calendar, which includes Olivia Rodrigo's ten-night residency at Barclays Center in February 2027, spans Brooklyn, Manhattan, Long Island, Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Utica.

    Full story at onestowatch.com ↗

  5. Invasive Box Tree Moth Spreads in NY After Finger Lakes Detection

    The Box Tree Moth, an invasive insect previously found in Wayne and Cayuga counties, has been confirmed on Long Island.

    Full story at fingerlakesdailynews.com ↗

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