Events

Duck & Red Octopus: A Short Funny Stop Action & Animated Film Festival is coming to town! According to the official website: "On Sept. 22 and 23, the city of Cortland, long celebrated for apples, barbed wire and the guy who invented the gyroscope, will gain new renown when it hosts the “Duck and Red Octopus Short Funny Stop Action and Animated Film Festival.” Finalists from around the world…

Gone are the days of cheesy tee shirts and cliché tchotchkes. Travelers crave a souvenir that tells a story. Something unique, created by locals, handmade- a treasure that could only be found on their adventures. Whether it is an original piece of art for your wall, a limited-edition concert t-shirt, something handmade or one of a kind, Cortland County is brimming with uncommon goods that reflect…

Calling all comic book and pop culture fans! Cortland’s lone comic bookstore, Heroes and Villains, will be holding its 5th Annual Heroes and Villains Con.  The one-day event on Saturday, April 2 will be held at the Cortland Corset Building at 75 East Court Street in Cortland, N.Y., and will run from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be a combination of professional artists and writers and…

Cortland County is home to beautiful, historic libraries, each filled with a world of books and their own unique charm. From February 21-26, they invite you to map your own literary adventure, explore five of them, discovering the best reading nooks and creative corners. Cortland County is hosting its first-ever Library Crawl! Pack up the whole family and stop by any of the participating libraries…

Looking for the purr-fect Valentine's date? One who won't judge you for wanting to stay in and snuggle in your paw-jamas? Well, comb your whiskers and fluff your tail, the Cortland County SPCA is hosting its first-ever, Blind Date with a Cat!  HOW IT WORKS This event is by appointment only, so first things first, you must call the shelter to register at (607) 753-9386. At that time an…

This Saturday, prepare yourself for a spectacular feast. Chef Matthew Dimond has partnered up with the Finger Lakes Tasting and Tap Room to create a perfectly paired six course dinner. Inspired by autumn's harvest, each plate promises to be filled with local, fresh produce bursting with seasonal flavors.  "We're going to get a lot of the vegetables from Dietrich's in Dryden," said Dimond. "Some…

It's time to celebrate the spookiest day of the year with some safe, family-friendly Halloween events and activities that will give you your fair share of thrills and chills. Keep reading for Cortland County happenings and how to have a haunted good time while staying safe: If you choose to take part in any of the activities below, please adhere to all social distancing guidelines. The information…