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Oneida County, NY
17Events this week
1Free things to do
87New spots
85New stories

● Checked Friday, September 11, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Oneida County

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 17 events, day by day →

Bikes & Hikes Summer 2026 Series

Saturday 10am · Fort Stanwix National Monument

Sweater Make-a-long

Saturday 10am · Love & Stitches

Just Breathe 50

Saturday 12pm · Just Breathe Yoga Studio

Del Fuego

Saturday 4pm · Grow Brewing Co

Ed Hildreth & John Kelsey Live at Tito's Tavern

Saturday 4pm · Tito’s Tavern at Valley View

New in Oneida County

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

Delta Knolls Golf Center

Entertainment

Short game, big vibes: Delta Knolls Golf Center is a scenic 9 hole par 27 in Rome with established trees and sneaky elevation changes that keep shots honest.

par3nearme.com ↗

Killabrew Saloon

Nightlife

Game-day comfort, sorted: Killabrew Saloon has been the area’s go-to sports pub since the late ’70s, now slinging award-winning wings and fish fry alongside Irish comfort staples like Shepherd’s Pie and their famous Corned Beef Reuben.

killabrewsaloon.com ↗

Tailor & the Cook

Restaurants

Farm-to-table that sings: Tailor & the Cook turns Central NY farms into plates that actually taste like here, with seasonal dishes, a deep wine list, and a flower-lined patio for when the sun cooperates.

tailorandthecook.com ↗

Oneida County’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Oneida County’s best →

Most read in Oneida County

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

  1. 15-Year-Old Girl Missing From House of The Good Shepherd

    Gabriela Werner, a 15-year-old girl from New Hartford, has been reported missing from The House of The Good Shepherd.

    Full story at wktv.com ↗

  2. New York's Cheapest Grocery Store Is Expanding. See Locations

    A study has identified the cheapest grocery store in New York State, with Lidl, according to Freedom Debt Relief.

    Full story at hudsonvalleypost.com ↗

  3. Billions in Lost Money Waiting for New Yorkers

    Sen. Dean Murray is campaigning for New York State's $20 billion in unclaimed funds, which can be found in forgotten accounts, checks, deposits, and other assets held by the state.

    Full story at southshorepress.com ↗

  4. N.Y. just made it legal to dance in bars and restaurants without special permission

    New York state Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the elimination of outdated restrictions on dancing in bars and restaurants.

    Full story at silive.com ↗

  5. Spotting Moose In New York, Here's Where To Look

    The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has stated that there are less than 1,000 moose moose sightings in New York state, compared to Alaska's estimated 175,000 and Maine's estimated 60,000.

    Full story at 943litefm.com ↗

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