THE ADIRONDACKS

loon sculptures, face painting and more. Free. Fern Park, 9 Loomis Road. www.inletny.com// inlet/inlet-fall-festival.

Liverpool. Haudenosaunee Wooden Stick Festival. This family event offers traditional Haudenosaunee games, crafts, song and dance throughout the weekend. Renowned stick maker Alf Jacques, a citizen of the Onondaga Nation, will give stick making demonstrations. Onondaga Lake Park, 106 Lake Drive. info@ indigenousvalues.org.

Oneida. 26th Annual Madison County Hop Fest. The event will feature a hop exhibit, a hop shop, vendors selling hop-related merchandise, raffles, food trucks, music and of course an opportunity to sample of a variety of craft beer from more than 30 regional vendors. Tickets are required for craft beer sampling from 2–5:30 p.m. $30 advance/$35 at the door. Attendees receive a complimentary 5-oz. souvenir glass. This is a 21-plus only event. IDs are required. 1 p.m. to 5:30. Free. 435 Main St. https://mchs1900.org/madison-county-hop-fest. 315-363-4136. sydney@ mchs1900.org.

Syracuse. 2023 Hobie Catamaran Wave North American Sailing Championship on Onondaga Lake. See Sept. 12.

SEPT. 17 East Aurora. Borderland Music Festival. See Sept. 15. Inlet. Inlet’s Fall Festival. Sept. 16.

King Ferry. Run Now, Wine Later. The event offers 5K run/walk, race swag, and a pour of wine at the finish line. This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com. 10 a.m. $50. Treleaven Wines, 658 Lake Road. www.facebook.com/ events/113032584976111. pool.com. 315-451-0786.

Liverpool. Haudenosaunee Wooden Stick Festival. See Sept. 16.

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Scranton/WB. We Care Wednesday, featuring area charitable organizations. 6:35 p.m. $16-$39. 233 E. Washington St. 315-474-7833. www.milb. com/syracuse?t=1682123374. ncostanzo@ syracusemets.com.

SEPT. 21 Queensbury. 50th Annual Adirondack Balloon Festival 2023. Food vendors, exhibitors, crafts fair, kids activities and hot air balloon launches. All Balloon Festival events are weather permitting and non smoking. No dogs, drones, or remote-controlled aircrafts are allowed at any Balloon Festival events. 518-222-4593. Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport, 443 Queensbury Ave. www.lakegeorge.com/fall/events/balloon-fest. 518-792-5995.

SEPT. 19

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Scranton/WB. Taco Tuesday specials. 6:35 p.m. $16-$39. 233 E. Washington St. 315-474-7833. www.milb.com/ syracuse?t=1682123374.

SEPT. 20

Liverpool. Live music. Mellow Ds performs. Rain date the following day. 5:30–8:30 p.m. Free. Heid’s of Liverpool, 305 Oswego St. www.heidsofliver-

Syracuse. “How to Dance in Ohio.” Running through Oct. 9, “How to Dance in Ohio” is a new musical based on the Peabody Award-winning documentary of the same name that explores what it means to belong, the courage it takes to put yourself out in the world, and the universal need to connect. Set at a counseling center in Columbus, “How to Dance in Ohio” follows seven autistic young adults as they come of age and find their ways in the world. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. No performance Sept. 27; Extra 2 p.m. performance Sept. 28; No 7:30 performance Oct. 9. $30+. 820 East Genesee St. www.syracusestage. org. 315-443-3275. info@syracusestage.org.

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Scranton/WB.

Amazin’ Giveaway Pack available and Dollar Thursday concession specials. It’s also College Day. $4 with college ID. It’s also Irish Night Jersey Giveaway. The first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a special Irish-themed Syracuse Mets jersey. 6:35 p.m. $16-$39. 233 E. Washington St. 315-474-7833. www.milb. com/syracuse?t=1682123374. ncostanzo@ syracusemets.com.

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Clayton. The Weight Band. Jim Weider (guitar), Michael Bram (drums and vocals), Brian Mitchell (keyboards and vocals), Matt Zeiner (keyboard and vocals) and Albert Rogers (bass, vocals) rock out live. 7:30 p.m. $30+. 403 Riverside Drive. https://tickets.claytonoperahouse.com. 315-686-2200.

Queensbury. 50th Annual Adirondack Balloon Festival 2023. See Sept. 21.

Syracuse. Fall Conservation Bash. The Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo Board of Directors welcomes guests for an elegant, autumn evening celebration with gourmet mix and mingle stations, savory hors d’oeuvres, live music, animal greeters and a live auction with one-of-a-kind items and animal experiences, all to benefit animal care at the zoo and conservation in the wild.

6–9 p.m. Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Place. www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org. 315-435-8511 x8526. info@rosamondgiffordzoo.org.

Syracuse. “How to Dance in Ohio.” See Sept. 21.

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Scranton/WB. Craft beer specials and fireworks. 6:35 p.m. $16-$39. 233 E. Washington St. 315-474-7833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374. Watertown. Train. Riley Green. Alabama-born Riley Green won an Academy of Country Music Award in 2020 for New Male Artist of the Year with hits such as “Different ‘Round Here” and “I Wish Grandpas Never Died.” 7–9 p.m. Admission TBA. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 650 W.T. Fields Dr. https://dpaoconcerts.com/ events.

SEPT. 23

Auburn. Riot Run 5K at Prison City Brewery. The 5K race winds through the heart of the city on a closed course, finishing at the bottom of State St. with a cold beer waiting, Live music, yard games and activities all afternoon. The course starts and ends next to the brewery. 10-year age category. The swag includes a shirt, glassware (filled), and optional upgrades for charity or teams. 10 a.m. $43. Prison City Pub and Brewery, 28 State St. www.skisignup.com/ Race/Info/NY/Auburn/RiotRun5k.

Cape Vincent. Oktoberfest. Annual Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest Celebration. Genuine German oompah band, New York wineries and breweries, volunteer fire department food stand, and adults’ and kids’ activities. The entertainment features the Enzian Bavarian Band and Dancers. Noon–5 p.m. Admission TBA. Village Green, 357 Broadway St. www. facebook.com/CVOktoberfest.

Liverpool. Fall Bazaar, Part 2. Family-friendly event features crafters, artists, musicians, small businesses and more. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. Johnson Park, 2nd and Vine streets. www.liverpoolchamber.com/Home/ LiverpoolIsThePlace.aspx. 315-254-8542. Cozmiccauldron@gmail.com.

Liverpool. Walk to Defeat ALS. Each year, fundraising through the Walk promotes innovation as participants march together toward a cure for ALS. Long Branch Park at Onondaga Lake Park, 3813 Long Branch Road. www. onondagacountyparks.com/parks/onondaga-lake-park/long-branch-at-onondaga-lake-