April showers will bring May flowers to CNY, and there will most certainly be some water droplets falling from the sky this weekend. However, there are plenty of weekend activities to look forward to, especially since they are indoors.
Celebrate the upcoming new month with plenty of family fun. Our Family Times Summer Fun & Camp Fair will be taking place, so check out what fun and fair weather programming — plus other vendors — will be offered in our region.
Animals roar in with PAW Patrol, the annual Shrine Circus and a fairgrounds dog show. It’s a weekend of New York comedy with Billy Crystal glowing under the spotlight, return of Impractical Jokers and a Wise Guys fundraiser at the Palace Theatre. Plus there is plenty of music, hockey and more.
FAMILY FUN
Saturday | 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Sunday | 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Where: The Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St.
When: Saturday, April 1 – Sunday, April 2
Cost: $16-$50 | (315) 475-7979
84th Annual Tigris Shrine Circus
Friday | 7 p.m.
Saturday | 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 7 p.m.
Sunday | 1 p.m., 5 p.m.
Where: Toyota Coliseum, NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd.
When: Friday, March 31 – Sunday, April 2
Cost: $20/person, free/ages 2 and under | (315) 707-4340
Family Times Summer Fun & Camp Fair
Where: Horticulture Building, NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd.
When: Saturday, April 1 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: Free | (315) 472-4669
COMEDY
Where: Event Center at Turning Stone Resort, Thruway Exit 33, Verona
When: Friday, March 31 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $64, $79, $89, $109, $139| (877) 833-SHOW
Where: The Vine, del Lago Resort & Casino, 1133 Route 414, Waterloo
When: Saturday, April 1 | 6 & 9 p.m.
Cost: $40-$310| (315) 946-1777
Feat. Bruno Schirripa, Nick Marra, Mike Egan and Gary Delena
Where: The Palace Theatre, 2384 James St.
When: Saturday, April 1 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $25, $250-$500/VIP | (315) 463-9240
MUSIC
Plus Brian! and Red Sled Choir
Where: The Haunt, 702 Willow Ave., Ithaca
When: Friday, March 31 | 7 p.m.
Cost: $7 | (607) 275-3447
Where: Center for the Arts, 72 S. Main St., Homer
When: Saturday, April 1 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $45/VIP, $30/adults, $28/seniors, $25/students, free/veterans, military and children under 18 | (607) 749-4900, (877) 749-ARTS
Where: The Nelson Odeon, 4035 Nelson Road, Nelson
When: Sunday, April 2 | 7 p.m.
Cost: $20/advance, $22/day-of | (315) 655-9193
SPORTS
Syracuse CrunchOpponent: Toronto Marlies
Where: Onondaga War Memorial, 515 Montgomery St.
When: Friday, March 31 | 7 p.m.
Cost: $16-$20 | Buy Online | (315) 473-4444
Opponent: Toronto Marlies
Where: Onondaga War Memorial, 515 Montgomery St.
When: Saturday, April 1 | 7 p.m.
Cost: $16-$20 | Buy Online | (315) 473-4444
Opponent: Rochester Americans
Where: Utica Memorial Auditorium, 400 Oriskany St. W., Utica
When: Saturday, April 1 | 7 p.m.
Cost: $18, $20.50, $22, $24, $28 | Buy Online | (315) 790-9070
Editor’s Picks
Salt City Cluster Spring Dog Show
Where: Tractor Supply Company Exhibit Center and Science & Industry Building, New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd.
When: Thursday, March 30 – Sunday, April 2 | 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Cost: $5/adults, $2/ages 12 & under | (610) 376-1880
Saturday | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday | 1:30 p.m.
Where: Mulroy Civic Center Crouse Hinds Theater, 411 Montgomery St.
When: Saturday, April 1 – Sunday, April 2
Cost: $52- $66 | (315) 299-5598
Where: Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Pl.
When: Sunday, April 2 | 9 & 11 a.m.
Cost: $14/members, 18/nonmembers, free/ages 2 and under, prices include zoo admission | (315) 435-8511 x113
Weather Forecast
(Subject to change, of course.)
THURSDAY
Temperature: 49 degrees / 34 degrees
Conditions: Some clouds.
FRIDAY
Temperature: 42 degrees / 32 degrees
Conditions: Snow changes to rain.
SATURDAY
Temperature: 43 degrees / 34 degrees
Conditions: Rain changes to snow.
SUNDAY
Temperature: 50 degrees / 34 degrees
Conditions: The other half of the cloudy sandwich.
Pssst. Hey, you. Would you like to receive this event listing in advance? It costs you nothing, and there are sometimes exclusive giveaways. Sign up to our Inside/Out newsletter here: