Events
CLOSED for Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 27, 2025
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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CLOSED for Thanksgiving
Friday, November 28, 2025
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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Family Open Play
Monday, December 1, 2025
Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Nov 24 - April 13, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required
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Winter Craft Series- Tea Blends and Tins
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Close out our Winter Craft Series with a relaxing night of creativity and flavor! Craft up to two custom loose-leaf tea blends using a variety of floral, fruity, herbal, earthy, and spicy ingredients. You’ll decorate your own tins or fill tea bags to take home—perfect for cozy winter evenings or ...
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Wreath Making Workshop! (Friday)
Friday, December 5, 2025
Create a beautiful evergreen wreath to decorate your home for the holidays! A variety of fresh-cut greens, wreath ring, wire, and ribbons will be supplied. Bring any special decorating materials you would like to use to personalize your wreath, such as ornaments, lights, or berries. Wear ...
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Primitive Pursuits Wild Clay Processing Workshop
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Take earth and make it art! Learn the processes of taking clay from the ground and transforming it into pottery you and your loved ones can enjoy. At this one day workshop you will learn to clean and sculpt wild clay into ceramic art you can take home!This workshop is being led by long time Primi...
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Family Open Play
Monday, December 8, 2025
Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Nov 24 - April 13, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Monday, December 8, 2025
Parents Apart
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Knives & Knots Primitive Pursuits Workshop
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Learn 3 solid and highly functional knots that will come in handy in your daily life; the bowline knot, the truckers hitch, and the clove hitch.You will then learn to sharpen and maintain a knife with a sharpening stone.Please bring a dull knife with you. During class you will receive a piece of ...
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2025 Annual Meeting
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Join us at our Annual Meeting to reflect on the past year, recognize and celebrate partnerships, and plan for our future! The Annual Meeting is open to everyone; tickets are $15 each (subsidization or scholarship assistance is available). All Tompkins County residents are invited to participat...
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, December 12, 2025
CCE Tompkins and Tompkins County 4-H are hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross. Schedule your blood donation appointment and you can help ensure life-saving care for those who need it. Reservations are required. Learn more at RedCross.org/Give-Blood and use the link below (y...
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First Annual Winter Artisan Market
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Get ready to shop local, get a treat for yourself, and soak up the festive spirit - all while supporting Tompkins County 4-H youth programs!Join us for our first-ever Winter Artisan Market, featuring local artisans, makers, and crafters from right here in Tompkins County. Discover unique handmade...
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Family Open Play
Monday, December 15, 2025
Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Nov 24 - April 13, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required
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Family Open Play
Monday, December 22, 2025
Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Nov 24 - April 13, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required
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CLOSED for the Holidays
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays.
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CLOSED for the Holidays
Thursday, December 25, 2025
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays.
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CLOSED for the Holidays
Friday, December 26, 2025
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays.
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CLOSED for New Year's Holiday
Thursday, January 1, 2026
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the New Year's Holiday.
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Family Open Play
Monday, January 5, 2026
Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Nov 24 - April 13, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required
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Family Playgroup - Winter'26 Round #1
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Parents Apart
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Family Open Play
Monday, January 12, 2026
Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Nov 24 - April 13, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required
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Native Plant Gardening: Gardening for Birds
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Gardening for Birds shares some of the interactions between birds and native plants and provides ideas for improving properties of all sizes for birds. Stephen lives with his wife Elissa on a 40-acre rural property at the edge of Ithaca where he tests techniques for improving gardens and landscap...
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Family Playgroup - Winter'26 Round #1
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers
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PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series - Winter'26
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Parenting Communication Skills Workshops
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Family Playgroup - Winter'26 Round #1
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers
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Family Open Play
Monday, January 26, 2026
Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Nov 24 - April 13, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required
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PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series - Winter'26
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Parenting Communication Skills Workshops
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Family Playgroup - Winter'26 Round #1
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers
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Stronger Together - Resilience
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Family activities
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Family Open Play
Monday, February 2, 2026
Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Nov 24 - April 13, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Monday, February 2, 2026
Parents Apart
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Family Playgroup - Winter'26 Round #1
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers
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Family Open Play
Monday, February 9, 2026
Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Nov 24 - April 13, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required
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Family Playgroup - Winter'26 Round #1
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers
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Family Open Play
Monday, February 23, 2026
Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Nov 24 - April 13, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required
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Family Open Play
Monday, March 2, 2026
Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Nov 24 - April 13, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required
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Family Open Play
Monday, March 9, 2026
Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Nov 24 - April 13, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required
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Thriving With Your Spirited Child - Spring'26
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Learn how to understand your and your child's temperamental traits, identify clues leading up to challenging behaviors and tantrums, and develop strategies for reducing or eliminating power struggles.
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Parents Apart
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Family Open Play
Monday, March 16, 2026
Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Nov 24 - April 13, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required
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Thriving With Your Spirited Child - Spring'26
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Learn how to understand your and your child's temperamental traits, identify clues leading up to challenging behaviors and tantrums, and develop strategies for reducing or eliminating power struggles.
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Grafting Workshop
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Grafting has been used for centuries to join two trees into one to propagate various desired traits. This workshop will start with a presentation of the history of grafting and different grafting techniques. Participants will also have the opportunity to graft their own tree using the cleft graft...
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Family Open Play
Monday, March 23, 2026
Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Nov 24 - April 13, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required
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Family Open Play
Monday, April 6, 2026
Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Nov 24 - April 13, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required
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Family Open Play
Monday, April 13, 2026
Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Nov 24 - April 13, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Monday, April 13, 2026
Parents Apart
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Parents Apart
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Monday, June 8, 2026
Parents Apart
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Parents Apart
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Monday, August 10, 2026
Parents Apart
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Parents Apart
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Monday, October 19, 2026
Parents Apart
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Parents Apart
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Monday, December 7, 2026
Parents Apart
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