Events in Chemung County today

The Veggie Van brings a mobile produce stand to the Corning Senior Center, making it easy to shop locally for fresh fruits and vegetables. Everyone is welcome to browse the selection, and the site also offers special events that share nutrition education and benefits information. Payments are accepted by cash, check, credit or debit, EBT or SNAP benefits, and Farmers’ Market Coupons for Seniors and WIC.

AIM Independent Living Center offers a free Open Resource Center where walk-ins are welcome. Laptops with internet access are available on site. Advocates assist with housing searches, benefit applications, and connections to community services. Support is also offered for obtaining identification, Social Security cards, and birth certificates, although any related fees are not covered by AIM. Additional services such as resume building, SNAP assistance, and health insurance enrollment are provided by appointment. For questions, contact AIM at 607-962-8225.

A weekly Afro-Cuban traditional and folkloric dance class fills TreeHouse Studio & Lounge with live percussion and vibrant Caribbean rhythms. Instruction is led by Adolfo Castillo and Lisbet Lopez, accomplished professional dancers and culture bearers from Guantánamo, Cuba. Participants explore story-driven dances, see new styles introduced each month with warm-up reviews of earlier material, and build a deeper connection between rhythm and movement through live drumming. The training supports stronger technique for any movement practice, offers benefits for body and mind, and fosters a welcoming community. All ages and experience levels are invited, and no prior dance background is required. Bring a water bottle and, if helpful, a towel. A minimum of six registrations is required for the class to run, and enrolled students are added to a WhatsApp group for class updates. Pricing is $15 per class when paying monthly or $20 to drop in, with sliding scale options, pay what you can, and punch card discounts available so cost is not a barrier. First-time students are asked to register and pay in advance via Venmo or CashApp, and cash or check can be arranged through the registration form. Registration indicates a commitment to pay.

Downtown Elmira’s long-running open-air market fills Wisner Park with a weekly showcase of over 30 vendors. Shoppers can find farm-fresh produce, fresh-cut flowers, handmade goods, and other local specialties. Lunch options come from area food trucks and neighborhood restaurants, and live performances create a lively soundtrack, with music supported by Southern Tier Custom Fabricators. Story Time at the Market, presented by Farm Credit East and Gannon Associates Insurance, adds a family-friendly element. New programming is being added this season, with more details to come, sponsored by SerVU Credit Union. Presented by Hilliard.

Create a cozy chunky knit throw at Latitude 42 Taphouse with step-by-step instruction provided. Your registration includes five scans of yarn to get your blanket started, and you can purchase extra yarn at the event if you want a larger finished piece. The cost is $80 and your first beverage is included. During registration, note your preferred color in the comments. Choices include ivory, beige, sage, spa blue, soft pink, white, country blue, brown, black, orange, cranberry, burgundy, and multicolor, and you are welcome to mix shades. It is a relaxed setting for families and friends to enjoy together while meeting new people. Refunds are not available, but a credit toward a similar workshop is offered.

Celebrate shared creativity at The Nocturnal Café with a weekly open mic that has become a beloved Ithaca tradition, now celebrating its fifth year. Step up to share a song or tell a story, or relax and enjoy as artists from the community take the stage. A rotating crew of talented hosts, including Aria Dawn, Satya Celeste, and Laik Uticone, keeps the energy lively each week. Expect an inviting atmosphere centered on expression, encouragement, and genuine community connection.

Set out from Bike Bar Ithaca for a relaxed social run that welcomes students and other younger community members. Participants head off together, then split into pace groups for roughly half an hour before looping back to the bar. Each group chooses its own route and distance. There are no speed or mileage requirements, and staying afterward to socialize, perhaps over a drink, is entirely up to you.

At Big Flats Community Park, the 72nd annual community celebration brings amusements, traditional games, a variety of meals and treats, and performances offered at no charge. Highlights include a fried fish offering, a festive procession, a fireworks show, a wheel game centered on cakes, a marketplace of vendors, and a 5K run.

One of Willow Running’s premier events takes place in Montour Falls, near Watkins Glen, New York, offering multiple race options on the scenic Catharine Valley Trail. Participants can choose 18 miles, a half marathon, a 10K, or a 5K, and the 18-mile distance is well suited for those preparing for a fall marathon. The course follows an old rail trail that is maintained throughout the year and easy to navigate, with a slight elevation gain on the way out and a gentle decline returning to the finish. After the race, a celebration features music, food, and drinks. The event benefits Friends of the Catharine Valley Trail. The Finger Lakes region adds the appeal of fall foliage along with many wineries and craft beer locations to explore.

Connect with other adoptive, foster, and kinship families at a free, in-person caregiver support group in Central New York, held at Higher Hope Church and planned with Chemung County families in mind. Led by CNY AGAPE and Kinship KCSP staff, facilitators draw on lived experience as foster and adoptive parents and as adult adoptees to guide thoughtful conversation and practical problem solving. Discussion focuses on understanding children’s behaviors, building caregiver resilience, navigating school issues, addressing social and emotional needs, and considering therapeutic approaches alongside more traditional parenting styles. A youth hangout community group takes place at the same time and location, giving kids and parents parallel spaces for support. This gathering is part of a monthly series serving Broome, Cayuga, Chemung, Cortland, Madison, and Tompkins counties. A light meal is provided. Enrollment with Family’s AGAPE or KCSP is required.

A free Disney Lorcana league centered on Core Constructed casual play with pin and promo support. Separate events also feature competitive play with promo items and added prize support. Each round uses a best of three format. Bring a ready to play starter deck or build your own with at least sixty cards, up to two inks, no proxies, and no more than four copies of any card that shares the exact full name. You may switch decks between rounds. Prize support includes one participation promo card for every player while supplies last, a random drawing for a Lorcana pin, and additional random drawings for promo cards, also while supplies last. New to the game? Each player needs a sixty card deck. Starter decks are preconstructed with a specific list and are a helpful option for beginners or anyone who wants a deck designed and tested by Team Lorcana.

Set outdoors at the pavilion, this weekly Saturday market at Steamboat Landing brings people together to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new ones while exploring favorite stands in the open air. It highlights agriculture, art, and food that are grown, made, and cooked within 30 miles of the member-built pavilion.

A relaxed motorcycle ride celebrates the colors of the season on a scenic trip to the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. Participants can enjoy photo opportunities, plan a casual stop for lunch or dinner, and there may be an ice cream treat on the return. The ride departs from a church and centers on good company and friendly fellowship.

Learn the basics of machine sewing in a free, hands-on class led by Teaching Artist Filomena Lisi Jack of Filomena Jack Studio. Designed for teens and adults, Buttons+Bobbins: Learn to Sew on Machines takes place at Community Arts of Elmira. All materials and sewing machines are provided, and participants are welcome to bring their own machine or a personal project. Presented as part of the Free Arts Fourth Saturdays Sewing Classes, registration is requested. The program is supported by the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes.

The annual parade invites participation from schools, churches, businesses, families, and individuals. Anyone interested in taking part is encouraged to start planning parade ideas and prepare to be part of this community event.

The Lost Rebels perform a set of throwback rock tunes at The Radisson.

This annual fireworks show is sponsored by Simmons Rockwell.

At the pavilion, a community market brings together local vendors. Artisans, farmers, and chefs from within 30 miles showcase goods they make, grow, and cook. The market is open on weekends, rain or shine.