Mohawk Valley Featured Artist

Carin Kent, The Caring Creator

Featured Mohawk Valley Artist: Carin Kent

We are so excited to feature Mohawk Valley artist, Carin Kent. Carin Kent, aka The Caring Creator, is a chalk artist, muralist, and promotional designer based out of Boonville, New York.

The Caring Creator

“Caring” is a nod to her name and her compassion and empathy for people. She’s often telling people to spell her name as Caring without the g. Carin has her Bachelors in Human & Community Services through SUNY Empire State College and 14 years experience in working with people with all abilities. “Creator” is a nod to her Christian Faith in the Creator of the Universe.

Mohawk Valley Today Featured Weekend Events

Many thanks to Cooperstown, Richfield Springs, Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Utica, and more, along with area farmers’ markets and so much more for sharing your events.

Get your events on Mohawk Valley Today!

Events sent to us using our contact form get the best exposure and the most views from our more than 80,000 average monthly visits! The Mohawk Valley Today Community Events Program is a free calendar to educate residents and visitors about events happening in all six counties of the Mohawk Valley. The goal of this event calendar is to help get the word out about community events, nonprofit offerings, and seasonal programs. Send us your event today!

Friday


Makers of the Mohawk Valley

Makers of the Mohawk Valley

October 10, 2025 - December 5, 2025
All day during regular business hours.
Playdate Plus

Playdate Plus

November 21, 2025
10:15 am - 11:00 am
Ilion Free Public Library Book Sale

Ilion Free Public Library Book Sale

November 21, 2025
10:30 am - 3:30 pm
130th Anniversary Party

130th Anniversary Party

November 21, 2025
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Night Market at Grow!

Night Market at Grow!

November 21, 2025
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Sunday


Mohawk Valley Today

Amsterdam’s Tree Lighting Festival is set for November 28 at 4pm

At 4PM enjoy FREE horse drawn carriage rides, hats, gloves, hot cider, hot chocolate, bake goods & caroling with the Mohawk Valley Chorus.
November 25, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today
The Parrott House Schoharie, NY

Toast to the Town at The Parrott House!

Toast to the Town event goes behind the scenes inside the active renovations at The Parrot House in Schoharie, NY.
November 24, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today

Mohawk Valley Featured Weekend Events

Take a look at events happening this weekend throughout the Mohawk Valley in the heart of Upstate New York!
November 21, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today

Downtown Gloversville Participates in Shopping Holidays

Downtown Gloversville merchants are gearing up for a strong and festive Black Friday and Small Business Saturday on November 28 and 29.
November 20, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today
Santa Comes to Town Festive Parade in Fort Plain

The Village of Fort Plain to Host Annual Santa Comes to Town Parade

For the second year, the Village of Fort Plain invites you to celebrate the season during this year’s Santa Comes to Town on December 13th beginning at 6:00 p.m.
November 20, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today
Caroga Arts Sherman’s Park for the Holidays

Caroga Lake 8th Annual Tree Lighting and Music Festival Announces Holiday Events

Caroga Arts Collective invites music lovers of all ages to visit one of or all of their four regional holiday concert events!
November 19, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today
Carin Kent, The Caring Creator

Featured Mohawk Valley Artist: Carin Kent

Carin Kent, aka The Caring Creator, is a chalk artist, muralist, and promotional designer based out of Boonville, New York.
November 18, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today
A Mohawk Social Dance at the Foothills

A Mohawk Social Dance at the Foothills

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta will host A Mohawk Social Dance on Monday, Nov. 18, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the atrium.
November 17, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today
Hartwick College

Hartwick College’s Yager Museum Invites Families on a Quest for Fun

Yager Museum of Art & Culture is excited to present a new family event, Family Quest, on Sunday, Nov.16, beginning at 1 p.m.
November 13, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today
Glimmer Nights Holiday Light Show at Fenimore Farm and Country Village

Glimmer Nights Returns to Fenimore Farm & Country Village for Expanded 2025 Season – Six Weeks of Lights, Magic, and Holiday Cheer

Glimmer Nights Returns to Fenimore Farm & Country Village for Expanded 2025 Season - Six Weeks of Lights, Magic, and Holiday Cheer
November 12, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today
Students study water quality while on a field trip aboard the Riverie in Rochester. Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor will expand the number of students taking field trips thanks to a grant from the National Park Foundation. Photo courtesy of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor.

Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Receives National Park Foundation Grant to Expand Education Programs

Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has received a grant from the National Park Foundation to expand field trips and classroom learning about the Erie Canal.
November 12, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today
Photo by Sarah Rogers

Veterans Day

This Veterans Day, we recognize Mohawk Valley Veterans, near and far, and thank them along with their families, for their service.
November 11, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today
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