Community Calendar

Join the Hitchcock Center for the Environment for a special storytime with award-winning children’s author Mary Wagley Copp on Saturday, May 9! The event will focus on Mary’s picture book, Yoshi’s Big Swim: One Turtle’s Epic Journey Home, which tells the true story of Yoshi, a loggerhead sea turtle who was rescued and cared for by scientists before being released back into the ocean. Discover an amazing story celebrating teamwork, conservation, and an animal hero who swam more than 22,000 miles to her true home—the longest journey of any animal ever tracked.

Following a fun and engaging presentation on the book, attendees will learn more about Yoshi’s real-world counterparts and have the chance to meet some of the Hitchcock Center’s turtles in residence.

Books will be available for purchase through Odyssey Bookshop.

​​This Mass Kids Lit Fest event is presented in partnership with the Massachusetts Center for the Book. For a full schedule, please visit https://www.makidslitfest.org/.

Mary Wagley Copp’s debut picture book, Wherever I Go, won numerous awards, including NPR’S 100 Best Children’s Books 2020, Notable Social Studies Book by CBC 2021 and was the 2022 winner of the Massachusetts Book Award. Her nonfiction book, Yoshi’s Big Swim: One Turtle’s Epic Journey Home was longlisted for the 2024 Mass Book Award and was the winner of the 2024 Nutmeg Award. Mary’s students in her ELL class were the inspiration for her new book, Sometimes We Pray (2026). She and her husband live on a farm in Westport, MA. They have 3 grown children. You can learn more about Mary at marywagleycopp.com.

Spring Market will take place Saturday, May 9 & Sunday, 10, 2026 10am -5pm.

For Spring Market spend Mother’s Day Weekend celebrating Mother Earth, finding supplies for planting gardens , spring *green* cleaning products, refreshing your closets with vintage finds, grabbing mom (or yourself!) a fresh cut flower bouquet & finding your next summer book to read by the swimming hole!

Some special programming we are excited to host will be agricultural workshops by Wally Farm (last year they taught us how to grow mushrooms in logs & inspect water quality), the finale gathering of the Mad Hatter Parade full of hand made puppets and a live marching band, we will have Cone Zero Ceramics on site hosting clay pot throwing demos on their electric wheel, also a Kids & Kin movement workshop will take place on the grassy South side lawn 🙂 All not to be missed!

BASILICA FARM & FLEA: Born Thanksgiving Weekend 2013 as the Anti-Black Friday big sister goddess, Basilica Farm & Flea is part timeless flea market, part farmer’s market, part 21st century craft and design fair. Each market features a wide ranging group of regional vendors selling their handmade & collected wares alongside locally-sourced, farm-fresh foods. With over 10,000 square feet of raw space that has been historically and sustainably renovated, Basilica Farm & Flea is one of the only markets of this scale in the region, and is an integral part of Basilica Hudson’s arts and cultural programs.

Join Us at the 2nd Annual Beacon Art Book Fair in Beacon, NY!

Celebrate the vibrant spirit of self-publishing at the 2026 Beacon Art Book Fair, a one-day event bringing together our creative community. This event is a welcoming space for zine creators, book makers, and self-publishers of all kinds to share their work, connect with like-minded creatives, and engage with a community passionate about DIY publishing.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 11a.m. to 4 p.m., at Beacon's VFW on Main Street. This event is free and all ages.

A popular annual fundraiser organized by Friends of Prospect Park, this self-guided walking tour features more than 35 private and semi-private urban gardens in Troy’s historic downtown neighborhoods. Held rain or shine, the event showcases gardens as diverse as the people who own them—each one reflecting its owner’s unique personality.

Tour-goers may check in after 4 p.m. at the Russell Sage College parking lot on First Street to receive a tour map. Gardens may be visited in any order. Please note that wheelchair and stroller access is limited, and dogs are not permitted in the private gardens.

Building on the success of its inaugural celebration in 2025, the community of Lee and Berkshire Pride will host Lee Pride 2026 on Saturday, June 13th.
Highlights of the day include:
• An Interfaith Pride Prayer Breakfast
• The Pride Market in partnership with the Lee Farmers Market
• A special exhibit at the Lee Library
• A live afternoon concert at the Devonfield Inn
• Family-friendly Drag Bingo
• An adults-only drag show and dance party at the Starving Artist Café

Join us for our Summer Craft Fair at the historic Shaker Heritage Society, where you can support over 75 regional artisans showcasing their unique creations. Enjoy special tours and craft demonstrations, visit the petting zoo, watch sheep shearing, and indulge in delicious local treats—all while soaking in the lively atmosphere filled with live music at America’s first Shaker settlement.

This year we will be joined by Brook’s BBQ on Sunday!

The event will take place from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and 10am to 3pm on Sunday, we can’t wait to welcome you to the Shaker site!

Admission to this annual event is based on donation, making it accessible for everyone. We gladly accept cash or PayPal, so you can make your contribution upon entry to the Craft Fair. Your generous support goes directly toward funding vital programs and restoration projects that are crucial for the future of the Shaker Heritage Society.

Thank you for supporting Shaker Heritage and our vibrant vendor community! We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for our Summer Craft Fair at the historic Shaker Heritage Society, where you can support over 75 regional artisans showcasing their unique creations. Enjoy special tours and craft demonstrations, visit the petting zoo, watch sheep shearing, and indulge in delicious local treats—all while soaking in the lively atmosphere filled with live music at America’s first Shaker settlement.

This year we will be joined by Brook’s BBQ on Sunday!

The event will take place from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and 10am to 3pm on Sunday, we can’t wait to welcome you to the Shaker site!

Admission to this annual event is based on donation, making it accessible for everyone. We gladly accept cash or PayPal, so you can make your contribution upon entry to the Craft Fair. Your generous support goes directly toward funding vital programs and restoration projects that are crucial for the future of the Shaker Heritage Society.

Thank you for supporting Shaker Heritage and our vibrant vendor community! We look forward to seeing you there!

Springfield, NY Celebrates AMERICA 250!

Join us in Springfield Center for a special celebration in honor of the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence on Saturday, July 4th, 2026!
The festivities begin at 11:00am with Springfield’s 112th annual 4th of July Parade themed “AMERICA 250”.
Follow the parade to the community center for a patriotic celebration with music by the Cooperstown Community Band, Brooks’ chicken barbecue, hot dogs, homemade pie, Springfield Historical Society Open House, raffles, face painting, and more. Arrive early for free parking at the Springfield Community Center, located at 129 County Rd 29A in Springfield Center, NY.
Then head to Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, for an evening concert with Spike and the Boys starting at 7:30pm, followed by a spectacular FIREWORKS display.
Springfield…the place to be on the 4th of July!

For more information email springfield.july4@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook

Special thanks to the Glimmerglass Festival, the Otsego County Events Grant Program, the Community Foundation of Otsego County, the New York State 250th Commemoration Commission, and all of our local supporters!

Welcome to the Lake George Games Expo - Summer Event 2026! Join us at the Fort William Henry Conference Center for a day filled with fun and games. Try the best games from our local game developers and meet other game enthusiasts. There will be panels and speakers in the Glens Falls room from 12pm onward on how to make games! Cosplay is welcomed. No outside food is allowed in the conference center.

Don't miss out on this exciting new event!

Join us for the Iroquois Museum’s lively annual fundraiser featuring headliner zydeco group The Rubber Band, opening band North Slope, dancing, an artisan market, delicious food and beer for purchase, and a silent auction. Admission: $20 includes Museum admission, a commemorative cup, and a beer ticket; $10 includes Museum admission and concert only. All proceeds benefit the Museum’s education programs.