The 2026 Home Show will have LIVE MUSIC to enjoy! With Scot Raymond on keyboards, Saturday from 1-3pm and Max Scialdone on acoustic guitar, Sunday from 1-3pm.
Located in the Tasting Area and near the Kid’s Zone. There’s fun for everyone at the 14th annual Home Show at Nexus Center – presented by New York Sash!
Family Fun at the Home Show!
Join us at the Nexus Center and bring the whole family along! Plan your next big home project while enjoying a special visit from the Utica Zoomobile!
When: Sunday, February 1st
Time: 11 AM – 1 PM
The Zoomobile brings the excitement of the Utica Zoo right to you!
This interactive experience features live animals and biofacts, perfect for kids and adults alike.
Don’t miss out on this fun addition to an already exciting Home Show!
Mark your calendars and we’ll see you there!
The Utica Children’s Mobile Museum is coming to this year’s Home Show! 
Join us on Saturday, January 31st from 11 AM to 1 PM, and experience hands-on fun for kids of all ages. The Mobile Museum is packed with activities designed to spark creativity, teamwork, and imagination.
Here’s what to expect:
Build with large blue blocks, Polydron Octoplay, and Fort Builders
Wobble Boards, Marble Maze Boards, Hula Hoops, Foam Pogo Sticks, and more
Giant Connect Four and Bowling Seek and Find, coloring, painting, and various art activities
Bring the whole family and let the fun and learning begin!
Fuel your home improvement dreams! We’re bringing excitement to Home Show at Nexus Center with a huge giveaway you don’t want to miss.
Stop by the show for a chance to WIN a $100 Cliff’s Local Market gas card; we’re giving one away every hour during the event! ⛽
️ Saturday, January 31: 10 AM – 6 PM
️ Sunday, February 1: 10 AM – 4 PM
See you there!
The Tasting Area is BACK at the 2026 Home Show at Nexus Center with more companies than ever before! You can sample and buy delicious beverages and food from New York State businesses at the show in our special tasting area. Don’t miss it!
New York Sash and The Home SHow are once again teaming up to give away an AMAZING prize! One lucky CNY homeowner will be selected to win $25,000 in new windows, siding or bath products for their home, professionally installed from New York Sash. Winner to be announced LIVE at the Home Show at Nexus Center!
Meet the winners of the 2025 Giveaway:
Whether you’re remodeling, building or just browsing the Home Show is a great place to get started. If you have never been to a home show before, don’t worry. There’s a first time for everything! Home shows are more useful and fun than you may think.
Home Shows Are Helpful For Every Planning Stage:
Home Shows are a great place to plan that next home improvement project. And even if you’re not in the market to hire a contractor, home shows have products for everyone. From interior and exterior remodeling companies, real estate to insurance, security and home services to alternative energy and everything in between.
There will be over 120 companies from various industries on hand to talk to you and answer your questions. A lot of the companies will be offering special show sales and offers. At Home Shows you can even save money on free estimates!
Entertainment For Everyone To Enjoy:
A popular feature of the Home Show is the New York State Tasting area where over a dozen vendors will be sampling and selling delicious beverages and food. Don’t forget to check out the seminar area where live seminars and cooking demos will be taking place throughout the weekend. Back this year is the Home Improvement Giveaway. Attendees can enter to win prizes valued up to $10,000!
Come out to the Home Show At Nexus
The 12th Annual Home Show at Nexus is taking place February 3rd-4th at the Utica University Nexus Center in Downtown Utica.
Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, Military/First Responders and Healthcare. Children under 16 are free.