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Events Near Cooperstown NY

Joker Run/Walk

Saturday, Apr 6, 2024 at 10:30am
YFC Teen Center
Unadilla, NY
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Fort to Fort Runs

Sunday, Apr 7, 2024 at 9:00am
Rome, NY
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Ducks Unlimited - St Lawrence University Sportsman's Night Out

Ducks Unlimited - St Lawrence University Sportsman's Night Out

Friday, Apr 12, 2024 at 6:00pm
The White Silo at Saphead Complex
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Ducks Unlimited - Herkimer Banquet

Ducks Unlimited - Herkimer Banquet

Saturday, Apr 13, 2024 at 3:30pm
Francesca's Banquet Hall
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Franklin Farmers Market

Sunday, Apr 14, 2024 at 10:00am
Franklin, NY
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Mohawk River Strutters Banquet

Mohawk River Strutters Banquet

Friday, Apr 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Herkimer, NY
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Schoharie County Ridge Runners,NY

Schoharie County Ridge Runners,NY

Friday, Apr 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Cobleskill, NY
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Earth Festival Morning Bird Walk

Saturday, Apr 20, 2024 at 8:00am
Milford Central School District
Milford, NY
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Earth Festival

Saturday, Apr 20, 2024 at 10:00am
Milford Central School District
Milford, NY
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Grateful for Graham 5k Run/Walk

Saturday, Apr 27, 2024 at 9:00am
New Hartford, NY
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