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Binghamton Area Events Week of 6/29/26: Fourth of July, Rumble Ponies, First Friday and More!

Binghamtonian June 29, 2026

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🇺🇸No July 4 party? No problem. Whether it's at Highland Park, Kirkwood, the Rumble Ponies, or a concert take your pick Saturday.

Plus plenty else throughout the weekend including, if you can believe it, a First Friday once again!

Have a great week!

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Below you can see sections for:

**🎆**Spotlights & Festivals
**🎵**Concerts
**🏀**Sports
**🎮🎲**Games & Hobbies
🏛️⚕️****Government and Services
**🎨**Arts
**📜**Lectures and History
**🍅**Gardening
⛰️****Nature & Hiking
**🛝**Kids & Family
**💵**Fundraisers and Nonprofits
🍽️****Food
**🎥**Screenings
‼️****Other Events

✅This week's recommendation

To me, the quintessential summer Southern Tier dinner is spiedies, corn on the cob, salt potatoes and some fresh fruit and veggies from a local farmers market. Get grillin!

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Spotlights and Festivals

🎠⚾Tues. 6/30 - Sun. 7/5 Binghamton Rumble Ponies vs. Chesapeake Baysox Bobbleheads, fireworks, jersey giveaway, MiLB 150th celebration & more! Mirabito Stadium, Binghamton Tues. - Thurs. 6:07 pm, Fri. 7 pm, Sat. 4 pm, Sun. 1 pm $13 - $22

🖼️Fri. 7/3 Downtown Binghamton First Friday Art Walk Click the link for the full list of galleries and exhibits Various Locations, Downtown Binghamton 6 pm - 9 pm

🇺🇸Fri. 7/3 Let Freedom Sing Celebration and Concert Inviting artists, musicians, poets, and writers to commemorate 250 years of freedom of expression Atomic Tom's, 196 State St., Binghamton 6 pm - 9 pm

🇺🇸**🏃Sat. 7/4** 4 on the 4th Run/Walk Visions Federal Credit Union Headquarters, Endwell 8 am $38.10

🇺🇸**🎆Sat. 7/4** Kirkwood NY America 250 Celebration Parade will start at 1:00 pm along Main Street. Opening Ceremony at 1:45 pm with Alyssa Crosby singing the National Anthem. Activities in the park begin at 2:00 and include games for kids, bounce houses, face painting, barrel train rides, carriage rides, living history & Revolutionary War re-enactors, a tractor show, Cow Bingo, Touch-a-Truck, a pie eating contest, a tug-a-war contest, an Art Show by the Windsor CSD, and a hot air balloon glow. There are also several food trucks, non-profit food vendors and a beer tent sponsored by New Leaf Cider. Veteran's Park, Kirkwood 12 pm - 10:30 pm

🇺🇸**🎆Sat. 7/4** July 4 Extravaganza 2026 The classic hometown July 4 fireworks and festival. Featuring food vendors, arts & crafts, live music, a chicken barbeque, and more. End the evening with a spectacular fireworks show! Highland Park, Endwell 3 pm - 10 pm

Theatre and Comedy

🎭Live Theatre

🎭Thurs. 7/2 - Sun. 7/5 Chenango River Theatre Presents: The Cottage by Sandy Rustin Chenango River Theatre, 991 State Highway 12, Greene Thurs., Fri. 7:30 pm, Sat., Sun. 2 pm $33

🤣👢Other Performing Arts & Comedy

👢Wed. 7/1 Gays and Theys at Jays: Drag Trivia Downtown by Chef Jay Pisculli, 20 Hawley St., Binghamton 7 pm

🤣Wed. 7/1 Homebrewed Comedy ft. Stephen Brown, Wendy Wilkins, Amanda Roberto, Mike Peters Jon Barleycorn Tavern, 216 Front St., Owego 7:30 pm $5

Concerts

🎸Local Rock & Pop

Tues. 6/30 Music in the Glen: Joe Kollar of Driftwood Glendale Park, Endicott 6 pm - 8 pm

👨‍🎤DIY & Underground

Fri. 7/3 Mind Contorted, Hallucination Realized, Unmen, Common Decency The Deep State, 214 State St., Binghamton 7 pm

Fri. 7/3 Eve of the 4th of July ft. London Rainn, Green Creeks, The Shackz Crowbar Arcade, 195 State St., Binghamton 8 pm $10

Sat. 7/4 Knights Inn Victim Fundraiser - The Shackz, Tom Jolu, Green Creeks The Deep State, 214 State St., Binghamton 7 pm

_Some local & underground shows announce late and might not make it to this list - follow @BinghamtonShows_on Instagram for the most up-to-date info!

🎻Classical and Concert Hall

Wed. 7/1 UE+OA Community Alumni Band Independence Day Concert George W Johnson Park, Endicott 7 pm

Wed. 7/1 Concerts in the Park - Kirby Band (+ Fireworks) Hickories Park, Owego 7:30 pm

Fri. 7/3 First Friday- The Southern Tier Barbershop Chorus Phelps Mansion Museum, 191 Court St., Binghamton 7 pm

🪕Folk & Country

Wed. 7/2 Bass & Brown McGirk's Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd., Chenango Bridge 7 pm

Fri. 7/3 Matt Oakley Irish Kevins, 47 Riverside Dr., Johnson City 6 pm - 9 pm

🎧EDM, Dance & DJs

Thurs. 7/2 HOTBOX MADONNA ALBUM RELEASE PARTY Crowbar Arcade, 195 State St., Binghamton 9 pm $10 - $15

📻Classic Rock & Covers

Tues. 6/30 Broome Bands Together Free Summer Concert Series: Odd Man Out Otsiningo Park, Binghamton 6 pm - 8 pm

Tues. 6/30 Kitchen Sink Band Vestal Gazebo, 605 Vestal Pkwy, Vestal 7 pm

Tues. 7/30 Endwell League of Community Action Free Summer Concert in the Park Highland Park, Endwell 7 pm

Wed. 7/1 Wreckless Marci The Dugout, Apalachin, 6125 State Rt. 434 6 pm - 9 pm

Wed. 7/1 Surf Renegades McGirk's Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd., Chenango Bridge 6 pm

Fri. 7/3 Wu-Twang Beer Tree Farm, 197 NY Rt. 369, Port Crane 6 pm

Fri. 7/3 Triple Cities Soul Machine Airport Inn, Maine 7 pm

Fri. 7/3 Wreckless Marci Dave and Buster's, Oakdale Commons 6 pm - 9 pm

Fri. 7/3 Side Hussle New Leaf Cider, 800 Nowlan Rd., Port Crane 6 pm - 9 pm

Fri. 7/3 Mallory Evans Downtown by Chef Jay Pisculli, 20 Hawley St., Binghamton 6 pm

Wed. 7/3 Silvertones McGirk's Irish Pub, 1 Kattelville Rd., Chenango Bridge 8 pm

Sat. 7/4 Drifting from Shore Abel's Pub, 65 Rotary Ave., Binghamton 7 pm

Sports

🏀Professional, Spectator, & Fan Events

⚽Wed. 7/1 Round of 32 Watch Party! USA vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina Airport Inn, Maine 7:30 pm

🤼Fri. 7/3 Extreme Midget Wrestling Riverbend Ice Centre, 614 River Rd., Chenango Bridge 7 pm

🏫 Looking for school sports? Check your school district's sports schedule on MaxPreps

🏅Competitions, Tournaments, Exercise & Clinics

Tues. 6/30 Senior Fitness: Strength & Stability for Everyday Life George F. Johnson Memorial Library, Endicott 1 pm - 2 pm

🧘Wed. 7/30 Move & Improve Class CCE Broome, 840 Upper Front St., Binghamton 10:30 am - 11:30 am

🧘Thurs. 7/2 Sound Bath & Yin Yoga Vestal Public Library, Vestal 6 pm - 8 pm

🏃Sat. 7/4 Montrose 4th of July 5k & 10k 31 Lake Ave., Montrose 8 am $33.80

🏃Sun. 7/5 TCRC Rail Trail Group Run Rail Trail East Entrance, Vestal 8 am

Games and Hobbies

🧵Mon. 6/29 B.C. Stitchers - Patriotic Ornament Cross Stitch Vestal Public Library, Vestal 6 pm

📝Mon. 6/29 GFJ Writing Group George F. Johnson Memorial Library, Endicott 6 pm - 8 pm

♟️Tues. 6/30 Broome County Chess Club Vestal Public Library, Vestal 6 pm - 8 pm

🏳️‍🌈Tues. 6/30 Stellar Reads: Pride Month Edition Stellar Human, 159 Washington St., Binghamton 6:30 pm

🧵Wed. 7/1 Sit & Stitch Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton 1 pm - 2:30 pm

🧩7/1 - 7/31 YHPL Escape Room Your Home Public Library, 107 Main St., Johnson City 10 am - 4 pm

📖Thurs. 7/2 GFJ Classics Book Club: Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad George F. Johnson Memorial Library, Endicott 1 pm - 2 pm (Virtual 7 pm - 8 pm)

💻Thurs. 7/2 How to 3D Print @ BCPL Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton 6 pm - 7 pm

🧶Fri. 7/3 Crochet at GFJ George F. Johnson Memorial Library, Endicott 1 pm - 2:30 pm

🔭Fri. 7/3 Great Telescope Dust-off Kopernik Observatory & Science Center, 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal 7:30 pm - 9 pm $4 – $6

🎲Into board games and deck builders? Check out the regular events from Great Escape Adventures_and_ Dragon Master Games_. Also, join the Discord chats for the_ Binghamton Tabletop Society_and the_ Greater Binghamton TTRPG Society

🎮 Want to play fighting games? Join the Southern Tier Smash Bros. Discord

Government and Services

💡Tues. 6/30 Lower Your Energy Bills at the PowerHouse George F. Johnson Memorial Library, Endicott 5 pm - 8 pm

💻Thurs. 7/2 By the People: Volunteer Transcription Workshop George F. Johnson Memorial Library, Endicott 6 pm

🗳️ Want to find your local municipal or school board meetings? Check out our local government meeting guide here_**** and regular public service events at the _Broome County Public Library here

Arts

🖼️Exhibits and Showcases

🇺🇸Fri. 7/3 America 250 Project Opening Reception Broome Arts Council, 223 State St., Binghamton 6 pm - 9 pm

See current exhibitions at the Roberson Museum here_, the_ Vestal Museum here_, The_ BU Art Museum here_, and the_ Bundy Museum here_._

🎨Classes and Workshops

🧑‍🎨Mon. 6/29 Mosaic Butterflies/Dragonflies and SIPP! Waterman's Cafe & Tasting Barn, Apalachin 6 pm $65

🖌️Tues. 6/30 Back to the Basics Acrylic Painting Stilettos Fine Arts, 535 Vestal Parkway West Suite 2, Vestal 10:30 am $45

🧑‍🎨Tues. 6/30 Make a Glass Bee Watering Station Jablon Studios, 2240 Coleman St., Vestal 6 pm $55

🎨 For a look at upcoming arts events further into the future or regular painting and art classes, check out the Broome County Arts Council calendar_, and classes with_ Uncorked Creations_,_ Stilettos Fine Arts Studio_,_ Jablon Studios,or The Party Brush

Lectures and History

Check out a local history spot like the Endicott Museum for America 250!

Gardening

🍅Tues. 6/30 Composting 101 @ Liberty St. Community Garden Liberty St. Community Garden, 79/90 Liberty St., Binghamton 5:30 pm - 7 pm

Nature and Hiking

For more hiking events, make sure to join the Binghamton Hikers' Group_and/or the_ Triple Cities Hiking Club__

Kids and Family

🚲Mon. 6/29 Bike Helmet Giveaway - Maine The Maine Scoop, Maine 5:30 pm - 7 pm

🚲Tues. 6/30 Bike Helmet Giveaway - Whitney Point Whitney Point High School, Whitney Point 5:30 pm - 7 pm

🧒Wed. 7/1 WONDER LABS at The Discovery Center Discovery Center, 60 Morgan Rd, Binghamton 10:45 am - 11:45 am & 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

📖Wed. 7/1 YHPL Summer Reading Begins Your Home Public Library, 107 Main St., Johnson City 9 am - 7 pm

📖Wed. 7/1 Fenton Summer Reading Registration Fenton Free Library, 1062 Chenango St, Binghamton 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

📖Wed. 7/1 Summer Reading Kickoff Event Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton 3 pm - 6 pm

📖Wed. 7/1 Broome County Public Library- Summer Reading Kickoff Party Phelps Mansion Museum, 191 Court St., Binghamton 3 pm - 6 pm

🏞️Wed. 7/1 Free Story Walk at Waterman Conservation Center Waterman Conservation Education Center, 403 Hilton Rd., Apalachin 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

📖Wed. 7/1 Dig Into Summer Reading Kickoff Event George F. Johnson Memorial Library, Endicott 5 pm - 7 pm

🇺🇸Fri. 7/3 Happy Days Play Café Red, White & Bluey-Inspired Celebration Happy Days Parties, Play & Café, 140 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal 9 am

To find weekly recurring children’s events, check the Binghamton Macaroni KID calendar_, and the calendars of local public libraries!_

Fundraisers and Nonprofits

🚒e6/29 - 7/4 Binghamton Fire Dpt Pizza and Subs Fundraiser Recreation Park, Binghamton 11 am - 7 pm

🏫Tues. 6/30 Make A Glass Bee Watering Station Fundraiser for J Ralph Ingalls Building! 2240 Coleman St, Vestal 6 pm $55

Food

🚚Mon. 6/29 Trucks on the Tracks 45 Lewis St., Binghamton 5 pm - 8 pm

🥘Wed. 7/1 All about Lentils with Asha Gupta VINES, 157 Susquehanna St., Binghamton 6 pm - 7:30 pm

🥞Sat. 6/4 Breakfast in the Woods Binghamton German Club, 218 Loughlin Rd., Binghamton 8 am - 11 am $13

🍗Sat. 7/4 Red White & Brews BBQ Downtown by Chef Jay Pisculli, 20 Hawley St., Binghamton 4 pm

Screenings

🇺🇸Wed. 7/1 Celebrate America250 Through Film Screening: Hamilton the Broadway Musical George F. Johnson Memorial Library, Endicott 5:15 pm - 7:45 pm

📽️Thurs. 7/2 Classic Movie Club - Easter Parade George F. Johnson Memorial Library, Endicott 5 pm - 7:30 pm

📽️Fri. 7/3 Cinema at CFJ Park: Dog Man CFJ Park, Johnson City 9 pm __

Other Events

🍺Wed. 7/1 Link, Ink, Drink Irish Kevins, 47 Riverside Dr., Johnson City 3 pm - 6 pm

📖Fri. 7/3 Friends of the Library Book Sale George F. Johnson Memorial Library, Endicott 10 pm - 4 pm

⛪Sat. 7/4 4th of July Community Outreach with Southern Gospel Concert First Baptist Church of Port Crane 11 am - 2 pm

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