Summer Fun

Don’t miss Utica’s 9-day celebration of art, music, and community. The Munson Arts Festival returns with gallery exhibitions, vintage cars, live music, and more.

Ever wonder how fireworks get their colors? Discover the minerals that create the reds, blues, and greens in your favorite July 4th displays—plus how they're used beyond the big boom.

A Central New York city's popular snowplow naming contest returns... during a heatwave!

Expect DWI checkpoints & extra patrols July 4th week.

There will be a very special race during this year's Boilermaker that could be life changing. That is the annual Sitrin Wheelchair Challenge program.

Calling all Swifties! Don’t miss the ultimate Taylor Swift Silent Disco Glow Party. Choose your music, grab your Boogie Bag, and dance your heart out.

Stay cool this summer by floating the day away on one of New York's beautiful rivers. There are several options, including one lazy tubing trip that takes you to a private island.

Fire up the grill and the speakers. This is your ultimate Fourth of July BBQ playlist, packed with patriotic bangers, summer jams, and cookout crowd favorites.

Explore the best U-pick berry farms across Central New York. Find fresh strawberries, blueberries, and more this summer.

If you plan on driving during your July 4 holiday weekend - you might want to plan ahead because way more people are expected to be on the road this year.

Find free summer meal locations for kids in Oneida, Herkimer, and Madison counties, offered by BOCES and Utica City School District. Includes full list of 2025 breakfast and lunch sites.

A new report is making New York seem unhappy about being part of the United States.