Celebrating America

If you haven't yet made plans for the long weekend, you might want to consider the following local events:

Thursday July 3rd: Oneonta Community Band in Neahwa Park (7 pm rain or shine). Last year they featured an original piece. Great for kids who can't sit still, because they don't have to!

The July 4th celebration Friday in Neahwa Park begins at Noon. Food, activities and inflatable games by local non-profits will be available. Free Oneonta Tiger's game at Damaschke Field will begin at 3:00 p.m. preceded by a vintage baseball game between the Roxbury 9 and a visiting team, to celebrate the city's centennial. For more information contact Central New York Radio Group at 432.1030.

A traditional 1845 Independence Day at The Farmers' Museum Noon-5pm July 4th. Patriotic music, games, dances and orations.

Saturday July 5: Make-a-flag art project for kids at the Oneonta Farmer's Market on Main Street from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine. For more information call 433.2545.

July 5th Train Robbery on 1PM train. Contact Leatherstocking Railway for more info (607) 432-2429.

All weekend: revisit Gilbert Lake--Activities include Dave Raphaelson Sing-a-long July 3rd, Jumpstart Band July 4th, Fun Technicians Magic Show July 5th, and the Zoomobile July 6th. Call (607) 432-2114 for details. And let's not forget that the swimming beach opens at 11am daily.

For reference, check out the Family Events Calendar at the bottom of this web page.

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