Public Events

Syracuse Data Challenge

23 Mar 2023 Syracuse Data Challenge is a month-long contest for members of the community interested in using datasets from Open Data Syracuse to build an interesting data visualization, website application, data analysis, map, chatbot, or any other type of project that uses the featured dataset

Tagged as: , Community Outreach

2023 Syracuse Half Marathon

16 Apr 2023 Syracuse's largest active sporting event - a half marathon foot race open to the public that sells out each year.

Rick Streeter - syracusehalf@gmail.com

Oncenter, 800 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202

Tagged as: , City Special Event or Ceremony

2023 Bill Scott Memorial 5K Run

23 Apr 2023 The 2nd Annual Bill Scott Memorial 5K Run will be held on April 23, 2023 at 9 a.m. in Burnet Park to honor the sudden passing of a SCSD who represented and served 3,000 staff and 20,000 students for 15 years.

Contact: Syracuse Teachers Association

Burnet Park, 522 Burnet Park Dr., Syracuse, NY 13204

Tagged as: , Kids & Family

2023 Crawfish Festival

06 May 2023 The Crawfish festival offers a fun day of Cajun food, including crawfish and shrimp; food trucks; beverages, live music and dance; 50+ craft vendors; Kids Zone. Free Admission.

Contact: Operation Northern Comfort

Clinton Square, 2 Clinton Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

Tagged as: , City Special Event or Ceremony, Kids & Family

2023 Big Rig Day at Burnet Park

20 May 2023 Children and their families can climb behind the wheel of some of the city’s big trucks from the Police, Fire, Public Works, Parks, and Water departments, as well as other rigs from local companies and organizations.

Contact: Tracey McClellan at tmcclellan@syrgov.net

Tagged as: , Kids & Family, Parks & Recreation Event

2023 Taste of Syracuse

02 Jun 2023 The Taste is THE kickoff event and starts the annual summer festival season in and around Clinton Square on June 2 and 3, 2023. Taste of Syracuse brings out the most exciting food and music throughout Central New York. With three stages of live music and hundreds of $2 samples to try, you’re sure to have a good time at the Taste of Syracuse!

Contact: Galaxy Media

Clinton Square, 2 Clinton Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

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Tagged as: , City Special Event or Ceremony, Kids & Family

2023 Downtown Farmers Market

13 Jun 2023 Downtown Committee Farmers Market to take place every Tuesday from June 13, 2023 to October 10, 2023, in Clinton Square

Contact: Downtown Committee

Clinton Square, 161 West Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

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Tagged as: , Kids & Family

2023 Cycle the Erie Canal Bike Tour

09 Jul 2023 Every summer, cyclists leave their cars behind in Buffalo to pedal along the historic Erie Canalway Trail to Albany for Parks & Trails New York’s annual Cycle the Erie Canal bike tour. The tour includes an overnight in our very own, Burnet Park.
Contact: Parks & Trails New York

Tagged as: , Kids & Family

2023 Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival

28 Jul 2023 In the Columbus Circle Area and surrounding streets, artisans and crafters from around the country displaying and selling, live street-entertainment, food vendors, sidewalk chalk competition, and more, July 28 - 30, 2023.

Contact: Downtown Committee

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Tagged as: , City Music & Arts Event, City Special Event or Ceremony, Kids & Family

2023 Festa Italiana

15 Sep 2023 Festa Italiana is a free 3-day family festival promoting Italian heritage and culture with Italian food vendors, music, a bocce tournament and much more.

Contact: festa.italiana@aol.com

In front of City Hall, Montgomery Street and East Washington Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

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