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Pinkest tailgate wins, $1 from every Exit 17 NY Pilsner goes to ACS, and football squares pay out up to $750 at the Oct. 18 Bills vs. Raiders watch party

Gansevoort, N.Y. — Dancing Grain Farm Brewery is teaming up with the American Cancer Society's Real Men Wear Pink campaign for the Bills or Bust Tailgate Party, a Breast Cancer Awareness Month fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 18, as the Buffalo Bills take on the Las Vegas Raiders at 4:25 p.m. Every dollar raised supports the American Cancer Society's fight against breast cancer.

Utica, N.Y. –Explore the fascinating life of Louisa Jacobs, daughter of Harriet Jacobs (author of Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl), with scholar Susan Goodier. Learn about her connection to Upstate New York, from attending school in Clinton and participating in Underground Railroad activities in Dolgeville, to touring with Susan B. Anthony and serving as a companion to the daughters of famous columnist Fanny Fern.

Schenectady, NY (Oct. 13) — Proctors is celebrating a century of entertainment with a Grammy Award-winning star, a brand-new indoor marquee, and a Broadway season 100 years in the making.

Proctors officially kicked off its 100th anniversary celebration Tuesday, Oct. 13, with the unveiling of a new marquee in the Arcade and the announcement that singer-songwriter and Broadway composer Sara Bareilles will headline its 100th celebration gala Thursday, March 4. The announcement coincides with the opening of "BOOP! The Musical," the first production of the 2026-27 KeyBank Broadway Subscription Series, marking the beginning of a milestone season at the historic Schenectady theatre.

Binghamton, NY – It’s showtime! Broadway In Binghamton announces that single tickets for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, will go on sale Friday, October 16, 2026, at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available at the Arena Box Office (1 Stuart Street, Binghamton, NY 13901), Ticketmaster.com, or BroadwayInBinghamton.com. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 607-772-1391.

Utility and Safety Improvements to Capital Region’s Largest Outdoor Venue

The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) today announced construction is beginning on a $2 million project to upgrade utility systems and make safety improvements at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) Amphitheater. The project will replace three gas-fired water heaters with high-efficiency electric water heaters, upgrade components of the backstage electrical system, and install a new elevator. Additionally, the area covered by the backstage fire protection system will be expanded. Together, these upgrades will improve safety and utility system reliability at the Capital Region’s largest outdoor entertainment venue.

Newsday, 3 NYS fall foliage road trips near Long Island to take this weekend, September 2026

New York Post, NYC’s Best Fall and Spooky Season Day Trips Without a Car, Oct. 2, 2026

Travel + Leisure, 19 Charming U.S. Towns Where the Fall Foliage Is Truly Dazzling, From Vermont to New Mexico, Oct. 3, 2026…

Bristol, NY (October 9, 2026) - Celebrate the beauty of autumn at the Bristol Mountain Fall Festival, taking place October 10 - 11, 2026, in the heart of the scenic Bristol Hills. This annual fall celebration invites families and friends to enjoy a weekend filled with seasonal activities, live music, local vendors, delicious food, and breathtaking mountain views.

New York, N.Y. - The Secret Theatre announces an exciting immersive production of William Shakespeare’s KING LEAR, directed by Richard Mazda and Barbara McGlamery. Zev Burrows is composing an original score and underscore for the production. Performances begin Friday, November 5, and continue through Saturday, November 21, at The Secret Theatre’s new space at 10-10 44th Avenue, Long Island City, Queens. Tickets are $35 and will be available on the website www.secrettheatre.com. ​…

Saturday, October 24 at 11:00 A.M. at the David H. Koch Theater With Host Misty Copeland

VIP Tickets $175, All Other Tickets Start at $30

Family-Friendly Bilingual Production Invites Young Audiences Into an Interactive World of Music, Games, Comedy and Fairy-Tale Adventure

New York, NY (October 6, 2026) — Frog & Peach Theatre Company will bring its family-friendly production Tinkerbell Live to Highbridge Recreation Center, 2301 Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM.