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Count the Animals, Enjoy the Rides at Capital Holiday Lights

November 04, 2008 | Capital-Saratoga, View by THEME, Winter, family

Capital Holiday LightsGather up the little ones, family and friends to enjoy “An Olde-Fashioned Holiday” at the 12th Annual Capital Holiday Lights in Albany’s Washington Park. Read more »

The Original Family Skiing Experience

October 22, 2008 | Finger Lakes, View by REGION, Winter, family, snow sports

Penn Yan, NY – October 21, 2008 - So many skiers fell in love with their sport when a ski area was a family affair, with the owners running the rope tows and neighborhood kids running the hot cocoa shack. That experience in has not been lost in the Finger Lakes, where great family resorts let you say goodbye to $100 lift tickets, 30-minute lift lines and spending the day trying to find your family instead of skiing with them. Read more »

Dryden Theatre makes dreams come true with ‘Disney Animated Classics’ film series

October 21, 2008 | Finger Lakes, arts and culture, family, history

Snow White 

Films from the Disney Archives are Snow White, Bambi, Dumbo, Cinderella,
Pinocchio, Alice in Wonderland, Lady and the Tramp, and 101 Dalmatians

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Dryden Theatre at George Eastman House brings back childhood memories with the “Disney Animated Classics” film series throughout November and December, screening eight 35mm films from the Disney Archives. The magic begins on Sunday, Nov. 9 with the screening of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and will continue through the final movie having audience members seeing spots with One Hundred and One Dalmatians Dec. 28. Read more »

It’s a Fall of Fun at Strong National Museum of Play!

October 09, 2008 | Fall, Finger Lakes, arts and culture, family, festivals and events

It’s a busy autumn at the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester. Check out some of the exciting upcoming events below! Read more »

26th Annual Halloween at Howe Caverns Brings Out the Best in Ghoulish Guests

October 01, 2008 | Central-Leatherstocking, Fall, family, festivals and events

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Go Underground for a Howe-ling Good Time!

HOWES CAVE, N.Y. –  Let’s go 156-feet below the earth into a world of ghouls, goblins and non-stop fun during the 26th Annual Halloween at Howe Caverns — one night only — from 5:30 to 8;30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24. Read more »

National Toy Hall of Fame® Final Nominees Announced by Strong National Museum of Play®

September 23, 2008 | Fall, Finger Lakes, View by THEME, arts and culture, family

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2008 Inductees to Be Named November 6

 

ROCHESTER, New York— Which of America’s favorite toys will be enshrined in the National Toy Hall of Fame® this year? Will Rubik’s Cube® be part of the winning combination? Will Wiffle® Ball step up to the plate and hit a home run? Perhaps we should consult the fortunetelling Magic 8 Ball® for the answers! Read more »

Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 27 in Altmar

September 12, 2008 | Fall, Thousand Islands-Seaway, View by THEME, family, natural attractions, sport

FASCINATING FISHALTMAR – A full day of children’s activities, fishing seminars and outdoor programs are planned for this year’s open house on National Hunting and Fishing Day, Saturday, Sept. 27, at the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Salmon River Fish Hatchery. Read more »

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