Free events in Finger Lakes, NY

AIM Independent Living Center’s Open Resource Center provides free support with no appointment required. Computers with internet access are available on site. Advocates assist with housing searches, benefits applications, and connections to community services. Guidance is offered for obtaining identification, Social Security cards, and birth certificates, although any related government fees are not covered by AIM. Additional services such as resume building, SNAP assistance, and health insurance enrollment are offered by appointment. For more information, call 607-962-8225.

The Lima Farmers Market features an assortment of produce, baked goods, honey, crafts, and more. Explore the market and find items for home, cooking, and everyday use.

Organizers of the 4th Annual Lima Pumpkin Festival and Agricultural Day are seeking additional volunteers to support activities at Mark Tubbs Park in Lima, New York. A variety of roles are available, most scheduled in two hour shifts, with opportunities spread across the days leading up to the festival and shortly afterward. Sign-up information and a contact for questions are provided by the organizers.

Naples comes together each week for a community farmers market that is more than a place to shop. Visitors of all ages browse fresh, locally grown produce and handmade goods, create art, play games, share a meal, and enjoy performances by local musicians. Family activities are available at no cost, and the live music is free. It is a welcoming place to connect with neighbors and celebrate local harvests and creativity in Naples, NY.

Shop the Victor community farmers market and support local agriculture.

This Pokémon Trading Card Game club centers on kids and welcomes families. It offers relaxed play, card trading, and guidance for both newcomers and seasoned fans. Open to all ages. Staff and professors are on hand to teach, including showing collectors how to use the cards they already own in actual games. No purchase is required. A tournament at no cost is available for anyone who wants to participate.

Hands-on crafting with the Lending Library & Sensory Room welcomes all ages. Projects can be tailored for participants of any age and feature a changing selection of do it yourself fidget creations. Drop in for a single visit or make it a regular stop, materials are provided and the whole family is welcome. No sign up is required. This program is supported by a Family Support Services grant from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.

This free weekly Disney Lorcana league centers on casual core constructed play. Rounds are best of three. Bring a starter deck or build your own with at least 60 cards, a maximum of two inks, no proxies, and no more than four copies of any card with the same full name. Players may switch decks between rounds. Promo support is offered, with one participation promo card for each player and random drawings for a Lorcana pin and additional promo cards. All promos and prizes are available while supplies last. Newer players can prepare with a learn to play guide, and everyone will need a 60 card deck. Separate competitive events with promo and added prize support are planned.

The Giant Pumpkin & Sunflower Competitions, part of the 4th Annual Lima Pumpkin Festival & AG Day, offer more than $2,000 in prize money and are open to everyone with no entry fee. Pumpkin entries are judged in three divisions. The heaviest overall pumpkin earns $500 for first place, $250 for second, and $150 for third. The largest carving pumpkin category awards $250 for first, $150 for second, and $100 for third. The largest white pumpkin category offers the same $250, $150, and $100 payouts. Sunflower entries include tallest sunflower and largest head, and each of these categories awards $100 for first, $50 for second, and $25 for third. Participants may submit as many entries as they wish, although only one entry per category is eligible for prize money. Entries remain the responsibility of the contestants, and items left after the event are at the owner’s risk.

Safely dispose of sensitive papers at no cost during ServU Credit Union’s community shred event. Non-perishable food donations are welcomed to support the Food Bank of the Southern Tier and Milly’s Pantry. Each vehicle may bring up to five boxes. This opportunity is intended for individuals only, not businesses or organizations. ServU Credit Union is not responsible for items that should not be destroyed.

Celebrate the season at this free family event, now in its fourth year. The Lima Pumpkin Festival and Agricultural Day features pumpkin and sunflower competitions, a baking contest, hay rides, a petting zoo, kid zones, music, and a variety of food and craft vendors. Additional attractions are planned for 2026, with updates to be shared. Prospective vendors should be cautious of scammers, vendor forms are available by email and electronic payments are not requested.

Enjoy a free Disney Lorcana League at Great Escape Adventures in The Shops at Ithaca Mall, focused on relaxed Core Constructed play with pin and promo support. Separate competitive offerings with promo and added prize support are available at other times. Each round uses a best of three format. Players can bring a ready-to-play starter deck or build a deck with at least 60 cards, no more than two inks, no proxies, and up to four copies of any card with the same full name. Decks may be switched between rounds. All participants receive a participation promo card while supplies last. There will also be random drawings for a Lorcana pin chosen by Great Escape Adventures and for additional promo cards selected by the venue, also while supplies last. To take part, each player needs a sixty-card deck. Starter decks come preconstructed with a defined card list and offer a straightforward way for newcomers to begin.