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How to Spend Memorial Day Weekend with Kids in and Around Binghamton

Celebrate the unofficial start of summer with fireworks, swimming, carousel rides, and more!

By Kate Fletcher, Macaroni KID Binghamton Publisher May 24, 2023

Every Thursday, Macaroni KID Binghamton rounds up the family-friendly events happening in Binghamton and surrounding areas. Here are our top picks of things to do in and around Binghamton with kids this Memorial Day Weekend. Click on the links for all the details!


Check Out These Events!

Maine's 175th Anniversary Celebration 
Friday evening thru Sunday
Town of Maine Park 2693 State Route 26, Maine, NY 13802

Ross Park Zoo's 148th Season Celebration 
Friday thru Monday from 10am-4pm
Ross Park Zoo 60 Morgan Rd. Binghamton, NY 13903

Carnival at General Clinton Canoe Regatta 
Friday evening thru Sunday 🎇 Fireworks Saturday & Sunday night
General Clinton Park 2518 NY-7, Bainbridge, NY 13733

Binghamton Rumble Ponies Games 
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 🎇 Fireworks Friday & Sunday night
Mirabito Stadium 211 Henry Street,  Binghamton, NY 13901

GlassFest 2023
May 25-29 🎇 Fireworks Saturday night
Corning's Gaffer District Corning, NY 14830


Visit a Pool, Lake, Splash Park, or Carousel!

Swimming facilities at our local parks open this weekend! Also, beginning Saturday, May 27, the spray pad at Columbus Park in Binghamton is open daily 10am-8pm and the splash pad at CFJ Park in Johnson City is open weekends 12-6pm. Stay tuned for 2023 Pool & Splash Park Guide. In the meantime, check out our Carousel Guide to find the locations and hours for all of the carousels in Greater Binghamton!


Attend a Memorial Day Parade!

Town of Binghamton Parade at 10am
Hawleyton Fire Station 967 Hawleyton Rd. Binghamton, NY 13903

Village of Owego Parade at 10am
Owego Police Station 90 Temple St. Owego, NY 13827

Village of Endicott Parade at 10:30am
Endicott Veteran's Memorial Park 1009 E Main St. Endicott, NY 13760

Town of Maine Parade at 9am
Maine Memorial Elementary School 2693 State Rte 26, Maine, NY 13802


Looking for More?

Check out the Macaroni KID Binghamton Calendar to see more family-friendly events happening in and around Binghamton this week! Know of an event that should be featured in the future? Please submit events here and we'll get them on the calendar!

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