Planning and Sustainability

Events

Events funded by the Tompkins County Tourism Program are listed below in chronological order.

The Ithaca / Tompkins County Convention and Visitors Bureau maintains a calendar of events happening in Tompkins County.

Tourism Program Events

Groton Cabin Fever

07 Mar 2026 Cabin Fever offers a free event that the entire community can enjoy. The event centers on community organizations sharing their knowledge and offering fun activities for youth.

Groton High School, 400 Peru Rd,

Tagged as: , Community Celebration

28 May 2026 Ithaca Festival is a community based Arts Festival. Ithaca Festival has long been a mainstay in Tompkins county attracting visitors from all over New York State and beyond. Since 1977, the Ithaca Festival attracts visitors by hosting a 4 day festival that takes place in Downtown Ithaca.

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Tagged as: , Community Celebration

Playdate In The Park

03 Jun 2026 Visitors to our Playdate in the Park will be greeted with free carousel rides, a variety of fun family activities, and healthy fruits and snacks. Grant funds will provide for the rental of the Stewart Park carousel for the day and supplies for the family activities.

Stewart Park, 1 James L Gibbs Dr, Ithaca, NY

Tagged as: , Community Celebration

Varna Community Summer Family Festival

22 Aug 2026 Free and open family-friendly event aimed at bringing community members together.

Varna Community Center, 943 Dryden Road,

Tagged as: , Community Celebration

Events

Tourism Program Events

Groton Cabin Fever

Ithaca Festival 2026

Playdate In The Park

Varna Community Summer Family Festival