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02/08/2025

This is your sign to take advantage of the snow, head to Potato Hill Farm & rent free snowshoes or XC skis, and enjoy the beautiful new warming room 😍🎿🔥

02/04/2025

Love is in the air in Oneida County!💕 From sweet treats to festive activities for you and your Galentine's, discover some of the best events, local gifts, and more happening this Valentine's Day! 💌✨

Love is in the air, and Oneida County, NY is the perfect place to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re planning a date night in Utica, looking for girls’ night out activities, or are in need of a little self-love treat, we’ve got you covered.

01/29/2025

THIS WEEKEND! 🏡 The Home Show at Nexus Center will be held February 1 - 2, 2025 at the Utica University Nexus Center.

Saturday: 10 AM - 7 PM
Sunday: 10 AM - 5 PM

👋 Join us at CNY’s largest showcase of home improvement products and services to find inspiration for your next big project.

📅 Save the date, bring your ideas, and prepare to make this your year of amazing home transformations!

🔗 For more event details, visit homeshowatnexuscenter.com

Presented by New York Sash.

01/28/2025

🌟 Happy National Plan for Vacation Day! 🌟

It’s time to celebrate the joy of travel and taking your well-deserved PTO! From snowy adventures to sunny waterfront escapes, Oneida County has something special for each season. Start planning your 2025 getaway today!

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01/28/2025

Taste your way through Utica's incredible food scene at Food + Art Unite! Learn more and grab your tickets ⬇️

01/24/2025

Collage Jazz returns to the Rome Art And Community Center on Monday, January 27!

The program includes many of the band’s favorites, including danceable music by Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller and several romantic tunes from the Great American Songbook.

Admission to the concert is free, although a suggested donation of $5 per person to benefit Rome Art and Community Center is appreciated. 🎼

01/24/2025

These snowy trails are ready for you to carve your own path— bonus points if you bring your four-legged friend along. ❄️🐾

📍Deerfield, NY

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01/24/2025

Join the Utica Comets tonight at 7 PM as they face off against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and host their FIRST-EVER SOCK TOSS to benefit local charities!

Tickets are available here: uticacomets.com/tickets

🧦 How It Works:

~ Bring new socks for children or adults to the game
~ When the Comets score their first goal, toss your socks onto the ice and join the celebration!
~ All donated socks will be given to local charities to help those in need

01/23/2025

📣 Calling all Erie Canal Enthusiasts!
We’re celebrating the Erie Canal Bicentennial and are looking for YOUR stunning photos of the canal in Oneida County! 🌊

Whether you’ve captured the canal’s scenic beauty or the adventures it inspires— we want to see it through your lens!

📸 Submit your best photo for a chance to win:
~ Up to $150 in local gift cards
~ Oneida County Tourism swag bag
~ A feature with credit on our website, social media, and 2025 Destination Guide!

🔗 Learn more & submit your photo here: https://www.oneidacountytourism.com/getaway-blog/photo-contest/
👉 Photo requirements: Must be taken in Oneida County, NY
📆 Deadline: Entries are due on Friday, February 28, 2025

Good luck! 🚤

01/17/2025

No matter the season, Oneida County has something for everyone— and our 2025 bucket list is full of must-try adventures! From snowshoeing at the Utica Zoo to the iconic Boilermaker Road Race, start planning your getaway around these unforgettable experiences. ❄️🌷☀️🍂

It’s a new year, and now is the perfect time to begin planning your getaway to Oneida County, NY in 2025. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, or can’t-miss festivals, Oneida County has something for everyone.

01/14/2025

Enter the Home Show at Nexus Center Giveaway for an exclusive package featuring four tickets to the show and $25 to use in the Wine & Food Tasting Area! One lucky winner will be chosen! 😍🏡

🔗 Enter NOW: https://homeshowatnexuscenter.com/tasting-giveaway/

01/10/2025

A little snow, a lot of beauty. We're taking this Friday to enjoy the magical winter glow of this time of year. ❄️✨

📍Prospect Falls

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01/10/2025

🎶 Get ready for an unforgettable night on January 25 at 33 AMPLIFIED! One night, five venues, and an amazing lineup featuring Ryan Cabrera, JEXXA, The Femmes, and Canaan Bryce. You absolutely can't miss it! 🎤✨

Learn more: https://www.turningstone.com/nightlife-lounges/33-amplified?utm_source=ADOBE&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TS_GM_RESORT_EM_RESWKLY_250109W&utm_profileid=c5145079-205a-486d-a67b-1eca07f4140f

Exit 33 at Turning Stone

01/10/2025

Get ready for an action-packed weekend in Utica!

Saturday Night ✨ Star Wars Night with the Utica Comets. Feel the power of the Force as they take the ice for a galaxy-inspired showdown. Dress as your favorite Star Wars character, enjoy themed activities, and cheer for your team in an epic hockey battle! 🏒🌌

🎟️ Tickets: uticacomets.com/tickets!

Sunday Afternoon: Kids’ Day with Utica City FC

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun and soccer excitement! Before the game, kids can enjoy:
🎨 Face Painting
✏️ Sign-Making Station
🎈 Inflatable Obstacle Course by Utica Inflatables
🥸 Surprises You Won’t Want to Miss

⚽ Let the kids experience the thrill of Utica City FC in an atmosphere full of energy and joy!

🎟️ Tickets: ucfctickets.com

Don’t miss this unforgettable weekend of sports and family fun!

01/09/2025

New Year, New Home Improvements! 🏡🌲 2025 is here, and it’s the perfect time to refresh your home and outdoor spaces. Get in gear by attending the Home Show at Nexus Center, February 1 - 2, 2025.

👋 Join us at CNY’s largest showcase of home improvement products and services to find inspiration for your next big project.

📅 Save the date, bring your ideas, and prepare to make this your year of amazing home transformations!

🔗 For more event details, visit homeshowatnexuscenter.com

Presented by New York Sash.

01/07/2025

Fresh snow, fresh trails! Woods Valley Ski Area is looking amazing after the recent snowfall— perfect for a day of hitting the slopes and other frosty fun. ❄️🎿

Want to see your photo featured on our feed? Tag so we can see Oneida County through your eyes! 🤩

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01/05/2025

A snow lover’s dream 😍❄️ Whether you’re looking to ski and snowboard or just hang out in the lodge to enjoy food, drinks & music, Woods Valley Ski Area is the place to be! We’re so grateful to live in an area with four seasons so you might as well get out and enjoy this weather!! And please be safe traveling 🙌