Things To Do This Thursday In Utica, NY

Have you ever taken a stroll around the Village Green in historic Clinton, NY? Every Thursday from June-August, this quiet village is buzzing with noises and smells of delicious local food at this farmer's market that feels more like a flea market than a fruit stand. This family fun outing features dozens of vendors and you choice of such summertime favorites as fresh squeezed lemonade, kettle corn, gyros, fresh ear corn, and much more! It is the perfect place to grab a quick lunch and some fresh ingredients for dinner on a beautiful afternoon.

Beginning at 6PM every Thursday this summer, head out to the beautiful Sylvan Beach on Oneida Lake and check out this classic car show that never disappoints. Take a walk along the beach, grab an ice cream cone, and take in the scenery at this overlooked local destination.

Gates open at 5:30PM with live local music from 6-9PM every Thursday, this prime after-work venue is a guaranteed fun time. Admission is $5 and includes a beverage ticket to cash in on a cold brew. A portion of proceeds benefit United Way and the Greater Utica area. Must be 21 or over to attend.

Want to see how the beverages are made? Take a tour of the F.X. Matt Brewery before you hit the party on Varick Street. Tours begin at 1PM and 3PM everyday, lasting up to an hour. Tours cost $5 per person, children 12 and under are free.

This summer CNY staple features music from great local acts, check out the lineup below:

6/25: The Unknown Woodsmen

7/2: Wild Adriatic

7/9: Showtime

7/16: 3 Inch Fury

7/23: Jubilee Riots

7/30: Matt Lomeo Band

8/6: The Swamp Drivers

8/13: Grit –N-Grace

8/20: Classified

8/27: The Bomb

9/3: The Roundhouse Rockers