Syracuse. Oktoberfest. Willkommen! Traditional German Oktoberfest. Great food, beer, music and fun! Clinton Square. (800) 234-4797.

Rochester. Inside Downtown Tour of Rochester. Experience new luxury condos, historic downtown townhouses, hip loft apartments, and skyscraper vistas during the third annual tour of downtown living. Coordinated by the Landmark Society and located at various locations throughout Rochester. For more details and information, please call 585-546-7029. Friday 5:30pm-8:30pm/Saturday 11am-4pm

Long Lake. Long Boat Regatta. Sponsored by the Adirondack Watershed Alliance. Includes 22 mile flatwater race on Long Lake. Call (518) 891-2744.

Central New York. Fall Festival Historic Weekend. The history of Central New York will be accented during this all-access weekend. People have the opportunity to visit some of the smaller museums and sites in Central New York . Prizes available as well as group tours. Various museums in Madison, Onondaga, Cortland, Oneida & Chenango counties. (800) 234-4797.

Central Square. 21st Annual Lioness Club of Central Square Apple Festival, 10am-5pm. Arts & crafts, amusement rides, free demonstrations, live entertainment, children’s games and food.Goettel Community Park, US Rte. 11N, (315) 675-8232, E-mail: info@centralsquareapplefestival.com. www.centralsquareapplefestival.com. Admission $1 donation, age 12 and under free.

Altmar. NYSDEC Salmon River Hatchery National Hunting & Fishing Day Open House, 9am-4pm. Highlighting the fishing, hunting and outdoor recreation opportunities in the Salmon River Greenway. Hands-on programs geared toward family participation. Environmental education programs and displays, flytying, flycasting, fishing instructions and programs, stream ecology for kids, fish petting zoo, salmon fishing seminars, canoeing & kayaking programs. NYSDEC Salmon River Fish Hatchery, 2133 Co. Rte. 22. (315) 298-7605, E-mail: fjverdol@gw.dec.state.ny.us. Admission free.

Rochester. Inside Downtown Tour of Rochester. See Sept. 22 listing.

Syracuse. Oktoberfest. See Sept. 22 listing.

Central Square. 21st Annual Lioness Club of Central Square Apple Festival. See Sept. 23 listing.

Central New York. Fall Festival Historic Weekend. See Sept. 23 listing.

Syracuse. Oktoberfest. See Sept. 22 listing.

Syracuse. Empire Energy and Environmental Exposition (E4). Join 400 professionals, business leaders, policymakers, and governmental leaders from across NYS who will discuss energy and environmental issues. Convention Center at Oncenter. (518) 432-6400 x224

Syracuse. Empire Energy and Environment Exposition (E4). See Sept. 25 listing.