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Lansing

From lively annual festivals to year-round stage performances, there are many events and things to do in Lansing, NY and the greater Ithaca area. Much of the region's cultural energy radiates from nearby Ithaca, where a walkable downtown and lively neighborhoods host a dense calendar of activities. The presence of two major academic institutions fuels a dynamic arts scene, from professional theatre to intimate live music shows.

• Downtown Ithaca's pedestrian-friendly Commons serves as a central hub, making it easy to pair dinner with a show at the historic State Theatre of Ithaca or catch a free concert at the Bernie Milton Pavilion.
• Experience professional productions at regional venues like the Hangar Theatre, known for its summer season, or the Kitchen Theatre Company, which offers contemporary plays year-round.
• Discover seasonal community traditions like the annual Ithaca Apple Harvest Festival in the fall or the popular Ithaca Farmers Market on the Cayuga Lake waterfront.