Mohawk Valley Featured Weekend Events

Take a look at events happening this weekend throughout the Mohawk Valley in the heart of Upstate New York!

Canalway Challenge Kicks Off Along New York’s Canals

The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor kicks off its 8th annual Canalway Challenge on May 1.

Cooperstown Farmers’ Market begins 35th Season with Expanded Hours and Additional Vendors

Beginning May 2, the hours for the year-round Cooperstown Farmers’ Market will change to 9 am to 2 pm on Saturdays, giving customers an extra hour to shop.

Hartwick College 5th Annual Native Plant Sale

Hartwick College Naive Plant Sale will be on May 1-2, 2026 at the Johnstown Science Center Greenhouse.

5,000 Volunteers to Participate in I Love My Park Day on May 2

On Saturday, May 2, an estimated 5,000 volunteers are expected to participate in I Love My Park Day, the state’s largest single-day volunteer event.

3 Mohawk Valley Communities Achieve Climate Smart Communities “Bronze Certification”

Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, Inc. (MVEDD) would like to congratulate three communities on achieving Bronze Certification in the Climate Smart Communities (CSC) program.

City of Rome Arbor Day Donation

In recognition of Arbor Day and a continued commitment to community revitalization, the Dana Lauren Team of River Hills Properties has donated a tree to the City of Rome to be planted in Fort Stanwix Park.

DRIFTWOOD Folk Rock LIVE at Unity Hall

Driftwood’s performance on May 9, 2026, begins at 8:00 PM, at Unity Hall, 101 Vanderkemp Ave, in Barneveld.

2026 Herkimer County Local foods Map

The 2026 Herkimer County Local Foods Map is now available from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer County in East Herkimer.

Explore Historic Stained Glass Windows at Holy Family Parish with New Self-guided Tour App

The family-friendly event includes a special “Children’s Eye Spy” activity, encouraging young visitors to look for details and symbols within the windows.