Syracuse Moorish American Family Day

Cannon Street Community Center 515 Cannon St., Syracuse, NY, United States

If you identify as Moorish American or desire to do so, the Moorish Science Temple of America Inc.'s Temple 34 Syracuse Study Group invite you to a community event features food, fellowship and family fun. Attendees encourage to attend in Moorish American attire/regalia and to bring a dish to pass.

Ol Skool Summer Love Cookout

Thornden Park adjoined by Ostrom Avenue, Madison Street and South Beech Street, Syracuse, NY, United States

Enjoy good music with good people in one of Syracuse’s most historic parks. Music by Legendary Dj Zu and others. Free and open to all ages. For more information, email HipHopUnforgettableTour@gmail.com

Annual South Side Photo Walk

Eat to Live Food Cooperative 2323 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

The Stand's annual South Side Photo Walk will open with a photo lesson by professional photographers. Note this year's walk will start from the Eat to Live Food Cooperative.

Get the Lead Out Block Party

Dunk & Bright 2648 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

A neighborhood block party for all in Syracuse will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at the back parking lot/lawn area of Dunk & Bright Furniture. The event will include members of the Health Department who will conduct on-site lead testing. 

Performance by Lafayette Community Band

Columbian Presbyterian Church Corner of Route 20 & 11, Lafayette, NY, United States

The Lafayette Community Band will perform its annual concert for attendees to enjoy a night of live music and support two community organizations. There will be free refreshments in the Fellowship Hall after the performance. Suggested donation: $2; all donations will be presented to Lafayette Outreach (a food pantry).  For more information, call (315) 677-3293 or email cpresbyt@twcny.rr.com. 

DIY Lightening Bugs

Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse , NY, United States

Having trouble catching lightening bugs this summer? Want one make your own? Join Beauchamp Branch Library staff to make lightening bugs with LED tea lights and plastic Easter eggs. Call (315) 435-3395 to register.

Free

Artist Reception

Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse , NY, United States

Meet the artist Derrick Maitland, whose art is on display this month at Beauchamp Branch Library. Light refreshments will be served. Open to all ages.

Free

Annual Candlelight Vigil

Clinton Square downtown, Syracuse, NY, United States

Mothers Against Gun Violence will host a candlelight vigil from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, in Clinton Square. Ed Mitchell Jr from Team Angel will be the event's MC; Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens will serve as keynote speaker. The evening will also include performances by the Elks Drumline, Makayla Goers, Mobetta, Truth Speaker and Zachary Jones.

Zoo to You

Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse , NY, United States

The world of reading comes alive with this fun and educational program that will bring attendees face-to-face with exciting zoo animals. Get hands-on with the zoo’s one-of-a-kind animal artifacts. Learn how you can make a difference to wildlife. Interested attendees must register by calling the library at (315) 435-3395. Event made possible in part by a state grant secured by Sen. John A. DeFrancisco.

Free

16th annual Mary Nelson School Supply Giveaway

Corner of S. Salina Street and Wood Avenue 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Event will open with youth parade and include educational, health and resource vendors, entertainment, games and food. Backpacks will be given out to registered youth.
Free to attend; students must register in advance to receive a backpack filled with school supplies.