Party for the Park 2026
Sep
26
5:30 PM17:30

Party for the Park 2026

  • Stewart Park Picnic Pavilion (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Friends of Stewart Park and Wharton Studio Museum at our 11th annual Party for the Park fundraiser on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 5:30-7:30 PM!

We’re shaking things up this year with a lakeside cocktail party at sunset. Enjoy tasty hors d’oeuvres, custom cocktails,  and live music with Emmett Scott for an intimate evening filled with swanky fun!

Custom Cocktails by Rose’ Rig & Hors d’oeuvres by BaLi Cravings

Please consider buying your tickets early (this helps our caterer make the event extra special), and remember that your generosity makes a difference. We are grateful for your contribution at a level that is meaningful to you.

Party for the Park 2026 is sponsored by :

Bero Architects * Chiuten/Trowbridge Landscape Architects * Iron Design * Sciarabba Engineering * Taitem Engineering

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Stewart Park History Walk and Talk
Jul
25
9:00 AM09:00

Stewart Park History Walk and Talk

Stewart Park History Walk and Talk

SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026 9:00 AM

We invite you to a tour of historic Stewart Park hosted by Historic Ithaca, Friends of Stewart Park, and Wharton Studio Museum. The guided walking tour will focus on the park's history and its current revitalization. The tour goes throughout the park, so please be sure to wear proper footwear and bring a water bottle. Meet on the Waterfront Trail in front of the Picnic “Large” Pavilion. Please register below!

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Free Bird Walks with Cayuga Bird Club
Jun
6
8:00 AM08:00

Free Bird Walks with Cayuga Bird Club

Join Cayuga Bird Club leaders for guided spring bird walks in Stewart Park, happening the 1st Saturday of the month in April, May and June. Bring your binoculars, dress for the weather, and meet by the osprey nest in the far northeast corner of the park for a fun family-friendly time.

8:00 AM April 4, May 2, and June 6, 20206

Help spread the word. Share the event on Facebook.

*Note - bird walk will happen in pretty much any weather other than hazardous conditions (Icy, Thunderstorms).

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Better Together Mental Health Wellness Event
May
9
11:00 AM11:00

Better Together Mental Health Wellness Event

Embrace Mental Health Wellness at Stewart Park on Saturday, May 9, from 11am to 2pm

FREE EVENT! Join us for an uplifting day of activities for all ages focused on supporting mental well-being. Enjoy mindful movement, dance, live music, street performances, and free food plus many other opportunities to connect and have fun.

Stewart Park will come alive with community organizations, mental health providers, entertainers and more, creating a vibrant space for learning, laughter, and connection. Discover new ways to care for your mental health, explore local resources, and connect with others in our community.

Let’s make mental health a shared priority because we are truly Better Together

Visit https://www.facebook.com/bettertogetherithaca for updated information.

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I Love My Park Day Volunteer Event
May
2
9:00 AM09:00

I Love My Park Day Volunteer Event

I Love My Park Day is May 2! Join FSP for a morning of park improvement projects like spreading mulch, painting benches, litter pick up, cleaning up garden beds, cleaning building patios & windows.

Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes or boots, and meet at the garage doors of the DPW/Wharton Studio Building.

Please register with Parks and Trails New York. Registering for the event helps FSP and PTNY with planning and tracking volunteers for grants.

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Free Bird Walks with Cayuga Bird Club
May
2
8:00 AM08:00

Free Bird Walks with Cayuga Bird Club

Join Cayuga Bird Club leaders for guided spring bird walks in Stewart Park, happening the 1st Saturday of the month in April, May and June. Bring your binoculars, dress for the weather, and meet by the osprey nest in the far northeast corner of the park for a fun family-friendly time.

8:00 AM April 4, May 2, and June 6, 20206

Help spread the word. Share the event on Facebook.

*Note - bird walk will happen in pretty much any weather other than hazardous conditions (Icy, Thunderstorms).

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Movie Night Fundraiser: LISTERS
Apr
30
6:00 PM18:00

Movie Night Fundraiser: LISTERS

  • Tompkins Center for History and Culture (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Friends of Stewart Park invites you to our Movie Night Fundraiser featuring

LISTERS: A Glimpse into Extreme Birdwatching

Directed by Owen Reiser. With Mason Kelly, Quentin Reiser.
In this hilarious family-friendly documentary, two brothers dive into competitive birdwatching by becoming birdwatchers—spending a year living in a used minivan, traveling the country to compete in a “Big Year.”

Movie introduction by Dr. Stephen Kress: author, ornithologist and founder of Project Puffin.

TICKETS $25, Ages 12 and under $10.

Popcorn and water provided, feel free to bring other snacks or drinks.

Tompkins Center for History and Culture, 110 N. Tioga St.
Come early to visit the History Center exhibit “The Power of Water: A Dam Good Exhibit"

Critics say: “5 stars!” “Flawlessly executed, stunning visuals, and funny as heck”

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Free Bird Walks with Cayuga Bird Club
Apr
4
8:00 AM08:00

Free Bird Walks with Cayuga Bird Club

Join Cayuga Bird Club leaders for guided spring bird walks in Stewart Park, happening the 1st Saturday of the month in April, May and June. Bring your binoculars, dress for the weather, and meet by the osprey nest in the far northeast corner of the park for a fun family-friendly time.

8:00 AM April 4, May 2, and June 6, 20206

Help spread the word. Share the event on Facebook.

*Note - bird walk will happen in pretty much any weather other than hazardous conditions (Icy, Thunderstorms).

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