Things to do over 2025 Labor Day weekend in Binghamton

Several Binghamton area events are scheduled for Labor Day weekend 2025, including festivals, concerts, and sporting events.
From food festivals to baseball games and live music, these activities are perfect for the whole family.

Labor Day is Sept. 1 in 2025, and there are a variety of outdoor activities and fun-filled events happening in the Binghamton area throughout the holiday weekend.

Because most kids haven’t had their first day of school yet and many employees have the holiday off, families might be looking for fun activities to do or events to attend over the long weekend.

Here are some fun things going on over Labor Day weekend in and around Binghamton.

Gusto! Italian Festival

Italian food lovers will enjoy this festival featuring a night filled with Little Italy Endicott’s best dishes, live music and fireworks.

Where: Witherill Street between Oak Hill and Hill avenues.
When: 5-9 p.m. Aug. 29.

21st annual Garlic Festival

The American Civic Association’s 21st annual Garlic Festival will be going on over Labor Day weekend, featuring live entertainment, educational demonstrations and, of course, all things garlic.

Where: Recreation Park, Beethoven Street and Seminary Avenue, Binghamton.
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 30.

Music in the Glen

Catch some free live music in Endicott during the Music in the Glen series. Over Labor Day weekend, UnityGroup will be performing a “world music ensemble” that is a mix of “contemporary American improvisation with rhythms and melodies from around the world,” as stated on Music in the Glen’s 2025 schedule.

Where: Glendale Park, 400 Glendale Drive, Endicott.
When: 4 p.m. Aug. 30.

Twilight Zone in the Park

If you’re interested in a night out, bring a blanket or chair and catch a few episodes of “The Twilight Zone,” screened in Recreation Park on the eve of Binghamton Porchfest.

Where: Recreation Park, Beethoven Street and Seminary Avenue, Binghamton.
When: 8-10 p.m. Aug. 30.

Binghamton Porchfest

Binghamton Porchest is an all-day event that offers entertainment for all ages, including kids activities, artisan markets and live music.

Where: Abel Bennett Historic Tract on the West Side of Binghamton.
When: noon to 7 p.m. Aug. 31.

Binghamton Rumble Ponies homestand

The Binghamton Rumble Ponies will play three home games against the Somerset Patriots over the holiday weekend, each with their own special promotions.

Aug. 29: The game begins at 7:05 p.m., with promotions including specialty Woody the Cowboy-themed jerseys and fireworks after the game.
Aug. 30: The game begins at 6:07 p.m., with the team playing as the Malmo Oat Milkers. There will also be a back-to-school supplies drive.
Aug. 31: The game begins at 5:05 p.m. and the character Bluey will be at the stadium. The day also marks Bark in the Park Night, as the community is invited to bring their pets along with them to watch the game. The game also falls on a Kids Eat Free Sunday. All children 12 and under receive a voucher for one hot dog and one soda with their ticket.

Where: Mirabito Stadium, 211 Henry St., Binghamton.