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The Next 7: Your guide to this week’s entertainment

Compiled by Katie Sullivan

With all the exciting events going on this season, the possibilities are practically endless. Here’s a look at what’s coming up this week, from Sept. 15 to Sept. 21. In the “Main Attractions” section, you’ll find the region’s biggest festivals, concerts and other events. “A Week’s Worth of Fun” offers ideas for close-to-home fun for the family most days of the week. Finally, “Ongoing Adventures” is your guide to museums, parks and other attractions ripe for a visit with your family. Enjoy!

MAIN ATTRACTIONS

Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 18-20: Harvest Music Festival, the 19th annual event features Finger Lakes wine and beer tastings, live music, food and fun for the whole family. Thursday 7-9 p.m., Friday 5-9 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Corning's Gaffer District, Market Street, downtown area, Corning. gafferdistrict.com/events/.

Friday-Saturday, Sept. 19-20: Once Upon a Lake Storytelling Festival, professional storytellers perform on two stages located under tents at the water's edge at Depot Park on Keuka Lake. Friday from 7-9 p.m., Saturday free children’s stories from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., more stories from 1-4 p.m. and headline performance from 7-9 p.m. $10. onceuponalake.com.

Saturday, Sept. 20: Potato Festival, learn the history of the potato, try various potato delicacies including potato ice cream and more; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. visittioga.com/.

Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 20-21: Pennsylvania Heritage Festival, 10-4 p.m. $4 general admission, 12 and under free. Heritage Village and Museum, Alparon Park, Troy. paheritagefestival.org.

Saturday, Sept. 20: Spooktacular Pumpkin Display, featuring hayrides, conmaze, spook barn, and many other activities, along with homemade candy and caramel apples, kettle corn, fudge, half moon cookies and more; 9 a.m. Iron Kettle Farm, 707 Owego Road, Candor. Free admission.

A WEEK’S WORTH OF FUN

Monday, September 15

Cider Mill Outdoor Farmstand, with fresh produce, candy apples, cider and doughnuts; 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Cider Mill, 2 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott. 754-0962.

Tuesday, September 16

Farmer’s Market, 4-7 p.m. Highland Park, Upper Park, 801 Hooper Road, Endwell. Town of Union Parks & Recreation 786-2970. tourecreation.com.

September Movie Night, “Dead Poets Society” Screening, 6 p.m. Your Home Public Library, upstairs dining room, 107 Main St., Johnson City. Free. Your Home Public Library 797-4816. yhpl.org.

Wednesday, September 17

Family Team Trivia, 7:30 p.m. Brothers 2 Restaurant, 2901 Watson Blvd., Endwell. 785-5550.

Thursday, September 18

“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” 8 p.m. Endicott Performing Arts Center, 102 Washington Ave., Endicott. $10. 785-8903.

Friday, September 19

St. Patrick School Fall Festival, with kids carnival, free concerts, book sale, Halloween booth, delicioius food and desserts; 5 p.m. St. Patrick School, 309 Front Street, Owego. stpatrickowego.org or call (607) 687-1770.

Harvest Moon Festival, featuring a large variety of homemade ethnic foods, theme basket raffle, children's games, autumn crafts, bake sale, white elephant booth, quilt and afghan raffle, and wheelbarrow of cash raffle; 4-10 p.m. Holy Name of Mary Church, 278 South Main St., Montrose.

Saturday, September 20

Apple Festival, featuring over 80 vendors, youth entertainment and fresh New York State apples; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Washington Ave., Endicott. 748-9548.

Harvest Festival, featuring a car chow, vendors, chicken BBQ and rummage sale; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2615 Main St., Maine.

Bands, Brews and BBQ, with a variety of local breweries on hand for tastings, music throughout the event and vendors selling barbecue foods; 1-8:30 p.m. Chenango County Fairgrounds, 168 East Main St., Norwich. $20 pre-sale and $25 at the door.

St. Patrick School Fall Festival, with kids carnival, free concerts, book sale, Halloween booth, delicioius food and desserts; 11 a.m. St. Patrick School, 309 Front Street, Owego. stpatrickowego.org or call (607) 687-1770.

Harvest Moon Festival, featuring a large variety of homemade ethnic foods, theme basket raffle, children's games, autumn crafts, bake sale, white elephant booth, quilt and afghan raffle, and wheelbarrow of cash raffle; 12-10 p.m. Holy Name of Mary Church, 278 South Main St., Montrose.

Oktoberfest Bier Festival, 3-8 p.m. German-American Club of Binghamton, 218 Loughlin Road, Binghamton. binghamtongermanclub.com.

Bacon and Cheese Fest, 12-5 p.m. Broome County Fairgrounds, Whitney Point. $5 per person; children 12 and under are free. baconandcheesefest.com.

Sunday, September 21

St. Michael's Festival, featuring Eastern European foods and dancing; noon-6 p.m. St. Michael's Rec Center, 298 Clinton St., Binghamton. Free admission. 729-0261. saintmichaels.info/.

ONGOING ADVENTURES

Ross Park Zoo: Housing over 100 different animal species, enjoy Kids Eat Free Days, Zoo School, and the upcoming Ice Cream Safari. Adults $7, Kids $5.; Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 60 Morgan Road, Binghamton. 724-5461, rossparkzoo.com.

Discovery Center: This interactive children's museum has 30 learn and play exhibits to choose from, including What’s the Buzz: A Honey of an Exhibit where kids explore the life of the honeybee, and many others. Also offering Summer of Play camp opportunities. $7.; Open 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturdays. 60 Morgan Road, Binghamton. 773-8661, thediscoverycenter.org.

Roberson Museum: Featuring showcased exhibits Journey from our Prehistoric Past, Treasures of the Vault, and The Civil War, as well as a digital planetarium. Adults $8, Kids $6.; Open noon-5 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, and noon-9 p.m. Friday. 30 Front St., Binghamton. 772-0660, roberson.org.

Vestal Museum: Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. 328 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal. 748-1432, vestalny.com Free.

Carousels

CFJ Park: 98 CFJ Blvd., Johnson City. Free; open from noon-8 p.m. daily. 797-3031.

GWJ Park: 201 Oak Hill Ave., Endicott. Free; open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 6-8 p.m. daily. 757-0856.

West Endicott Park: 525 Maple St., Endicott. Free; open from noon-7:45 p.m. daily. 786-2970.

Rec Park: 58-78 Beethoven St., Binghamton. Free; open from noon-7:45 p.m. daily. 772-7017.

Ross Park: 60 Morgan Road, Binghamton. Free; open from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. 772-7017.

Highland Park: 801 Hooper Road, Endwell. Free; open from noon-7:45 p.m. daily. 786-2970.

Parks

Aqua-Terra: Lake view, hiking trails and picnic area. Maxian Road, Binghamton.

Dorchester: Hiking trails, swimming, fishing and boat rentals. 5469 NY Rt. 26, Whitney Point.

Finch Hollow: Nature education center (museum open by appointment), trails and grounds open daily. 1394 Oakdale Road, Johnson City. 729-4231.

Greenwood: Hiking trails, swimming, fishing, boat rentals, campsites and snack bar. 153 Greenwood Road, Lisle. 862-9933. swimming hours 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Grippen: Picnic tables and grills, boat launch, baseball field and playground. 607 South Grippen Ave., Endicott. 748-6323.

Hawkins Pond: Picnic tables and grills, along with hiking trails around the pond. 224 Scouten Hill Road, Windsor. 693-1389.

Nathaniel Cole: Hiking trails, swimming, boating rentals, picnic areas and sand volleyball. 1674 Colesville Road, Harpursville. 693-1389.

Otsiningo: Paved walking path, soccer and softball fields, sand volleyball courts, playgrounds and picnic tables. 1 Otsiningo Park, Binghamton. 778-6541.

Roundtop: Scenic vista with playgrounds and picnic areas. 1 Roundtop Park St., Endicott. 748-6323.

Animal Adventure: Welcome new cougar cub “ELU aka LuLu”, witness daily animal feedings, or sign up for Critter Camps. Adults $7, Kids $5.50.; Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. 85 Martin Hill Road, Harpursville. TheAnimalAdventurePark.com.

Cutler Botanical Garden: Offering hour long tours. $20 group tour. 840 Front St., Binghamton. 584-9966.

Libraries

Broome County: Beyond checking out books, the library hosts Lapsits, Story Time, Adult Poetry Workshop Thursdays, Cartooning for Teens, Teen Book Club and Adult Knitting Club.; Open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 185 Court St., Binghamton. 778-6400, 4cls.org.

Your Home Public Library: Get involved in the Summer Reading Program, or attend Storytime at the Park at CFJ Park on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m.; Open 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 107 Main St., Johnson City. 797-4816, 4cls.org.

Vestal Public Library: Story Time every Monday, Bark9 Program (reading to therapy dog), Game On (video and board games for teens), Family Movie Day, Fizz!Pop! Science Experiments.; Open 2-9 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. 320 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal. 754-4243, 4cls.org.