Sports
Binghamton Black Bears vs. Danbury Hat Tricks
Visions Veterans Memorial Arena & Forum Theatre
FPHL hockey at the Arena on Halloween night. Confirm gate times and tickets on the Arena events page or Mirabito Box Office.
Binghamton, New York
What's happening in Binghamton, NY — things to do & events
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This guide is just me, Erik, sharing what's going on in Binghamton. Spot something missing or wrong? Send a tip.
Independent guide — not affiliated with the City of Binghamton.
- 📌 Rumble Ponies — offseason (season tickets & 2027 info) — The 2026 Eastern League season ran April–September. Between seasons, check MiLB for schedule updates, season tickets (Club 607), and promotional news — we don’t invent game dates.
- 📌 City of Binghamton calendar & notices — Official city site for department news, parks (including carousels), and public notices. Best first stop for city-run programs.
- 📌 Binghamton University public events — Official BU events calendar — concerts, lectures, athletics, and campus happenings open to the public when noted.
- 📌 Broome County Public Library programs — Library programs, storytimes, and community events — check the library site for the current week’s schedule.
Just for fun
Question of the Week
Favorite winter warm-up: cocoa, diner, or a hockey game?
The bottom line
Theatre
The Bodyguard (musical)
Stage musical featuring Whitney Houston classics. Lobby doors open one hour before showtime; tickets via Ticketmaster or Mirabito Box Office.
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In other news…
- 🎭 NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet — Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · See Forum listing for curtain time · Broome County Forum Theatre, 236 Washington St. Holiday ballet at the Forum. Confirm exact showtime and ticketing on the Forum calendar before you go. Details
- 🎨 First Friday Art Walk — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (some galleries open earlier) · Downtown Binghamton galleries & venues. Monthly First Friday downtown: galleries, studios, and creative happenings. Participating spots (Oblivion, Brunelli, Cooperative Gallery 213, BCAC Artisan Gallery, Phelps Mansion, and more) publish open hours on the BCAC First Friday page. Details
- 🏒 Binghamton University Men’s Basketball vs. Rider — Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · See Arena listing for tip-off · Visions Veterans Memorial Arena. BU Bearcats men’s basketball at the Arena. Confirm tip-off and tickets on the Arena events page or Binghamton Athletics. Details
- 🏒 Binghamton Black Bears vs. Baton Rouge Kingfish — Nov 13 – Nov 15, 2026 · Puck drop times on Arena listing (Fri–Sun series) · Visions Veterans Memorial Arena. Home series vs. Baton Rouge — games listed Friday Nov 13, Saturday Nov 14, and Sunday Nov 15. Confirm each puck drop on the Arena calendar. Details
- 🎵 Binghamton Philharmonic: Simple Gifts, Sacred Praise — Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · See Forum / Philharmonic listing · Broome County Forum Theatre. Philharmonic concert at the Forum. Confirm program and curtain time with the Philharmonic or Forum calendar. Details
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Events lowdown
Dated happenings from our list — always confirm on the source link.
Saturday
- Visions Veterans Memorial Arena, 1 Stuart St | Binghamton Black Bears vs. Danbury Hat Tricks | 7:00 p.m. puck drop | Info
Sunday
- Broome County Forum Theatre, 236 Washington St | The Bodyguard (musical) | 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. | Info
Thursday
- Broome County Forum Theatre, 236 Washington St | NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet | See Forum listing for curtain time | Info
Friday
- Downtown Binghamton galleries & venues | First Friday Art Walk | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (some galleries open earlier) | Info
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