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Weekend top picks: True Crime Walking Tour, Annual National Brockway Truck Show, and more

Weekend top picks: True Crime Walking Tour, Annual National Brockway Truck Show, and more

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(607NewsNow) — Looking for something to do this weekend? Try these top picks for fun activities in the area:

Shadows Over Cayuga, True Crime Walking Tour:

This Friday, August 8th at 5:30, join the History Center in Tompkins County for guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county. Find more information here.

Annual National Brockway Truck Show:

Cortland County rolls out the red carpet for truck lovers and history buffs each summer during the annual Brockway Truck Show, returning August 7–10, 2025, in the Village of Homer. A beloved tradition now in its 25th year, the event draws thousands of spectators to admire vintage heavy-duty trucks, celebrate Cortland’s industrial heritage, and enjoy small-town festivities. Find more information here.

Summer Flower Workshop:

On Saturday, August 9th at 6:00 p.m., spend a relaxing evening on a flower farm, wandering through gorgeous dahlia rows and gathering blooms to build your own bouquet at Jenny Creek Flowers. Find more information here.

Sunday Summer Music Series at Boundary Breaks:

Join Boundary Breaks for a delightful summer music experience, where we showcase some of the best local music talent every Sunday afternoons in July and August. This Sunday, August 10th will feature local musicians ‘Rena and Joe’. Find more information here.

Guided Guitar Jam @ The Downstairs:

This Sunday, August 10th at 6:00 p.m., find a guided guitar jam session led by veteran educator and performer Dennis Winge (founder of Guitar Lessons Ithaca) at The Downstairs. Whether you’re just getting into soloing or looking to deepen your improvisation chops, this is your chance to jam, learn, and connect in a supportive, hands-on setting. Find more information here.

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