Weekend events

The following is a brief listing of some events taking place in Central New York this weekend.

Thursday, Aug. 24

Oneida: Tot Fun & Run at the Rec Center, 9a.m. to noon Oneida: Farmers market at Oneida Street, 9a.m. to 2 p.m. Oneida: Summer Story Hour for ages 3-5at the Oneida Public Library, 10 a.m. Vernon: Live harness racing at Vernon Downs, 6:45p.m. Verona: Jerry Cali will perform in the TS Steakhouse at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 6p.m. Verona: Billy J & Dion will perform in the Motif at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 8p.m. Verona: Dueling Pianos in The Gig at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 9p.m. Verona: Country karaoke in the Tin Rooster at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 9p.m. Chittenango: Blacksmith demonstration at the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum, 11a.m., 6p.m. Sylvan Beach: Classic Car Cruise night, 6p.m. Cazenovia: Cazenovia Public Library preschool story time, 10:15a.m. Utica: Utica to Thendara scenic train ride, 9:30a.m. to 7p.m. Utica: “Realities of Resettlement” exhibit at the Oneida County History Center, 10a.m. to 4p.m. Runs through May 25 Utica: Chris Eves and the New Normal will perform at Saranac Thursday at the Saranac/F.X. Matt Brewery, 5:30p.m. Geddes: The Great New York State Fair at the New York State Fairgrounds, 7 a.m. to 10p.m.

Friday, Aug. 25

Oneida: Tot Fun & Run at the Rec Center, 9a.m. to noon Vernon: Live harness racing at Vernon Downs, 6:45p.m. Vernon: Jason Wicks Band will perform at Ring Eyed Pete’s Bar at Vernon Downs, 9p.m. to 1 a.m. Verona: Bellator 182in the Event Center at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 6p.m. Verona: Travis Rocco will perform in the TS Steakhouse at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 6p.m. Verona: Kevin Alexander will perform in the Motif at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 8p.m. Verona: The Billionaires will perform in the Turquoise Tiger at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 9p.m. Verona: Soundbarrier will perform in The Gig at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 10p.m. Verona: Brad Collins & Country Attitude will perform in the Tin Rooster at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 10p.m. Sylvan Beach: Park After Dark ghost tours, 9:30p.m. Cazenovia: Cazenovia Public Library preschool story time, 11:15a.m. Utica: Beer & Wine Train at Union Station, 6:30p.m. Geddes: The Great New York State Fair at the New York State Fairgrounds, 7 a.m. to 10p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 26

Durhamville: Musical benefit for the Durhamville Fire Department at Harvey Field, noon to midnight Vernon: Live harness racing at Vernon Downs, 6:45p.m. Vernon: Squirrel Murphy will perform at Ring Eyed Pete’s Bar at Vernon Downs, 9p.m. to 1a.m. Verona: Ronnie Leigh will perform in the TS Steakhouse at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 6p.m. Verona: Vicki Lawrence & Mama will perform in the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 8p.m. Verona: Thomas Conners will perform in the Motif at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 8p.m. Verona: Madame ZZ and Her Gentlemen will perform in the Turquoise Tiger at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 9p.m. Verona: Under the Gun will perform in The Gig at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 10p.m. Verona: Kyle Bourgault Band will perform in the Tin Rooster at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 10p.m. Sylvan Beach: Park After Dark ghost tours, 9:30p.m. Clinton: 12th annual Clinton Art & Music Festival, 10a.m. to 6p.m. Utica: Utica to Big Moose scenic train ride, 9:30a.m. to 7p.m. Utica: Utica to Thendara scenic train ride, 9:30a.m. to 7p.m. Geddes: The Great New York State Fair at the New York State Fairgrounds, 7 a.m. to 10p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 27

Verona: America’s Greatest Game Shows with Erik Estrada in the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Rome: Kirk Cameron’s “Love Worth Fighting For” marriage event at the Capitol Theatre, 5p.m. Geddes: The Great New York State Fair at the New York State Fairgrounds, 7 a.m. to 10p.m.

Monday, Aug. 28

Utica: Utica Zoo Mondays, 4-7p.m. Geddes: The Great New York State Fair at the New York State Fairgrounds, 7 a.m. to 10p.m.