Feel the Beat Family Fest

WCNY 415 W. Fayette St., Syracuse

Talk, Read, Sing Onondaga invites families to this free community event at Performance Park and the WCNY Broadcast and Education Center (corner of Marcellus and Wyoming streets). The event will feature interactive performances by the Symphoria Percussion Ensemble at 5  and 6 p.m., music-themed crafts and activities, early childhood resources and information from community partners, raffles and giveaways, bounce houses, interactive bubble displays, fire engine tours and more. Guests are encouraged to wear masks, especially if unvaccinated. In the event of inclement weather, activities will be moved inside. 

Community Talks on I-81

Dunbar Center 1453 S. State St. , Syracuse

If you have questions, concerns or want to submit a comment to the NYS Department of Transportation come join in-person conversations with David Rufus, the New York Civil Liberties Union I-81 project coordinator. The NYCLU kindly asks that you wear a mask if you are not vaccinated. Meetings will occur every Thursday in August. Refreshments will be served. To learn more, email drufus@nyclu.org or call (315) 471-2821.