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Fri 14 Jul
Watercolor Along the Water
Friday, July 14, 2023 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Artpark State Park (Earl W. Brydges)
Enjoy creating art outside! Learn more about the waters of the Niagara River—and how to watercolor paint them! No prior artistic experience necessary; all are encouraged to attend and create! Registration required. REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS IS NOW OCCURING THROUGH EVENTBRITE! Search #niagaranyeei.
Registration: Required
Fri 25 Aug
Animals at Night
Friday, August 25, 2023 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Artpark State Park (Earl W. Brydges)
Learn about—and possibly even observe—animals that flitter, fly, and scuttle through the park after dark! Registration required. REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS IS NOW OCCURING THROUGH EVENTBRITE! Search #niagaranyeei.
Registration: Required
Sat 26 Aug
Dog Days of Summer
Saturday, August 26, 2023 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Artpark State Park (Earl W. Brydges)
Enjoy a relaxing guided stroll in the sunshine with your pup! Registration required. REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS IS NOW OCCURING THROUGH EVENTBRITE! Search #niagaranyeei.
Registration: Required
Fri 01 Dec
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Friday, December 1, 2023 05:30 PM
Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park
Everyone is welcome to participate in a sing-a-long of traditional holiday carols while awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus. Upon his arrival, Santa will light the tree for the 2023 holiday season. Hot beverages will be served outside after Santa lights the tree. All activities will take place outside so dress accordingly. The Manor House will not be open. In the spirit of giving, please bring canned goods or a new, unwrapped toy for those in need in our community.
Sat 17 Jun
Father's Day Weekend Kayaking
Saturday, June 17, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Beaver Island Nature Center
Join us for a Father's Day kayak adventure! Learn tips for safe paddling and explore the lagoon as it blooms into the summer season. For information and registration call (716) 282-5154.
Sat 08 Jul
Forest Bathing—Connecting with Nature
Saturday, July 8, 2023 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Beaver Island Nature Center
Awaken your senses, be in the present, slow down and reconnect with nature. The walk will conclude with tea (not provided) under the trees. Registration required. REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS IS NOW OCCURING THROUGH EVENTBRITE! Search #niagaranyeei.
Registration: Required
Fri 14 Jul
Songbird Stroll
Friday, July 14, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Beaver Island Nature Center
Slow-paced hike on Beaver Island's wetland hiking trail. Learn about the fundamentals of birding, including how to sight and identify songbirds. Registration required. REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS IS NOW OCCURING THROUGH EVENTBRITE! Search #niagaranyeei.
Registration: Required
Sun 16 Jul
Ecotour and Explore
Sunday, July 16, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Beaver Island Nature Center
Explore the lagoon in Beaver Island State Park with certified kayak instructors! Learn how to kayak and take in your surroundings from the water as we navigate the wetland ecosystem. Registration required. REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS IS NOW OCCURING THROUGH EVENTBRITE! Search #niagaranyeei.
Registration: Required
Sun 16 Jul
Ecotour and Explore
Sunday, July 16, 2023 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Beaver Island Nature Center
Explore the lagoon in Beaver Island State Park with certified kayak instructors! Learn how to kayak and take in your surroundings from the water as we navigate the wetland ecosystem. Registration required. REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS IS NOW OCCURING THROUGH EVENTBRITE! Search #niagaranyeei.
Registration: Required
Sat 22 Jul
Parks Adventure Bus
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Beaver Island Nature Center
Beaver Island State Park is located on the south end of Grand Island, and is home to a sandy beach, and Grand Island Historical Society, inside the 170-year old Villa at River Lea. Free scavenger hunt kit at the Nature Center, guided park walk, enjoy the sandy beach for swimming or sun, hiking, playgrounds, athletic fields, and horseshoeing. Park Adventure Bus.
Sun 23 Jul
Ecotour and Explore
Sunday, July 23, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Beaver Island Nature Center
Explore the lagoon in Beaver Island State Park with certified kayak instructors! Learn how to kayak and take in your surroundings from the water as we navigate the wetland ecosystem. Registration required. REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS IS NOW OCCURING THROUGH EVENTBRITE! Search #niagaranyeei.
Registration: Required
Sun 23 Jul
Ecotour and Explore
Sunday, July 23, 2023 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Beaver Island Nature Center
Explore the lagoon in Beaver Island State Park with certified kayak instructors! Learn how to kayak and take in your surroundings from the water as we navigate the wetland ecosystem. Registration required. REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS IS NOW OCCURING THROUGH EVENTBRITE! Search #niagaranyeei.
Registration: Required
Sat 29 Jul
Sunshine and Sand
Saturday, July 29, 2023 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Beaver Island Nature Center
Enjoy learning about nature on a water-side weekend walk! Registration required. REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS IS NOW OCCURING THROUGH EVENTBRITE! Search #niagaranyeei.
Registration: Required
Sat 05 Aug
Forest Bathing—Connecting with Nature
Saturday, August 5, 2023 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Beaver Island Nature Center
Awaken your senses, be in the present, slow down and reconnect with nature. The walk will conclude with tea (not provided) under the trees. Registration required. REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS IS NOW OCCURING THROUGH EVENTBRITE! Search #niagaranyeei.
Registration: Required
Sat 26 Aug
Forest Bathing—Connecting with Nature
Saturday, August 26, 2023 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Beaver Island Nature Center
Awaken your senses, be in the present, slow down and reconnect with nature. The walk will conclude with tea (not provided) under the trees. Registration required. REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS IS NOW OCCURING THROUGH EVENTBRITE! Search #niagaranyeei.
Registration: Required
Sat 17 Jun
Father's Day Weekend Kayaking
Saturday, June 17, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Beaver Island State Park
Join us for a Father's Day kayak adventure! Learn tips for safe paddling and explore the lagoon as it blooms into the summer season. For information and registration call (716) 282-5154.
Sat 08 Jul
Forest Bathing—Connecting with Nature
Saturday, July 8, 2023 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Beaver Island State Park
Awaken your senses, be in the present, slow down and reconnect with nature. The walk will conclude with tea (not provided) under the trees. Registration required. REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS IS NOW OCCURING THROUGH EVENTBRITE! Search #niagaranyeei.
Registration: Required
Fri 14 Jul
Songbird Stroll
Friday, July 14, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Beaver Island State Park
Slow-paced hike on Beaver Island's wetland hiking trail. Learn about the fundamentals of birding, including how to sight and identify songbirds. Registration required. REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS IS NOW OCCURING THROUGH EVENTBRITE! Search #niagaranyeei.
Registration: Required
Sun 16 Jul
Ecotour and Explore
Sunday, July 16, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Beaver Island State Park
Explore the lagoon in Beaver Island State Park with certified kayak instructors! Learn how to kayak and take in your surroundings from the water as we navigate the wetland ecosystem. Registration required. REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS IS NOW OCCURING THROUGH EVENTBRITE! Search #niagaranyeei.
Registration: Required
Sun 16 Jul
Ecotour and Explore
Sunday, July 16, 2023 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Beaver Island State Park
Explore the lagoon in Beaver Island State Park with certified kayak instructors! Learn how to kayak and take in your surroundings from the water as we navigate the wetland ecosystem. Registration required. REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS IS NOW OCCURING THROUGH EVENTBRITE! Search #niagaranyeei.
Registration: Required
Sat 22 Jul
Parks Adventure Bus
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Beaver Island State Park
Beaver Island State Park is located on the south end of Grand Island, and is home to a sandy beach, and Grand Island Historical Society, inside the 170-year old Villa at River Lea. Free scavenger hunt kit at the Nature Center, guided park walk, enjoy the sandy beach for swimming or sun, hiking, playgrounds, athletic fields, and horseshoeing. Park Adventure Bus.
Sun 23 Jul
Ecotour and Explore
Sunday, July 23, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Beaver Island State Park
Explore the lagoon in Beaver Island State Park with certified kayak instructors! Learn how to kayak and take in your surroundings from the water as we navigate the wetland ecosystem. Registration required. REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS IS NOW OCCURING THROUGH EVENTBRITE! Search #niagaranyeei.
Registration: Required
Sun 23 Jul
Ecotour and Explore
Sunday, July 23, 2023 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Beaver Island State Park
Explore the lagoon in Beaver Island State Park with certified kayak instructors! Learn how to kayak and take in your surroundings from the water as we navigate the wetland ecosystem. Registration required. REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS IS NOW OCCURING THROUGH EVENTBRITE! Search #niagaranyeei.
Registration: Required
Sat 29 Jul
Sunshine and Sand
Saturday, July 29, 2023 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Beaver Island State Park
Enjoy learning about nature on a water-side weekend walk! Registration required. REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS IS NOW OCCURING THROUGH EVENTBRITE! Search #niagaranyeei.
Registration: Required
Sat 05 Aug
Forest Bathing—Connecting with Nature
Saturday, August 5, 2023 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Beaver Island State Park
Awaken your senses, be in the present, slow down and reconnect with nature. The walk will conclude with tea (not provided) under the trees. Registration required. REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS IS NOW OCCURING THROUGH EVENTBRITE! Search #niagaranyeei.
Registration: Required
Sat 26 Aug
Forest Bathing—Connecting with Nature
Saturday, August 26, 2023 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Beaver Island State Park
Awaken your senses, be in the present, slow down and reconnect with nature. The walk will conclude with tea (not provided) under the trees. Registration required. REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS IS NOW OCCURING THROUGH EVENTBRITE! Search #niagaranyeei.
Registration: Required
Sat 08 Jul
CANDY TWISTED BALLOONS
Saturday, July 8, 2023 02:00 PM
Belmont Lake State Park
Long Island State Parks Summer Entertainment hosts The Candy Twisted Balloon Show. The show is a combination of comedy, crazy magic, and audience participation. You won't want to miss the grand finale when Candy climbs inside the biggest balloon you have ever seen!
Sat 05 Aug
PETRA PUPPETS – THE WACKY FRIENDS SHOW
Saturday, August 5, 2023 02:00 AM
Belmont Lake State Park
Who's got the biggest mouth in the jungle? Can fish play classical music? What's the most dangerous part of an ant's body? Find out, as Steve Petra's cast of crazy puppet characters take over The Wacky Friends Show. Starring: Big Mouth Gus, Pedro the Gargling Piranha Fish, Antoinette, Krusty the Stale Donut, and lots of magic, music, and audience participation.
Sat 28 Oct
GREAT JACK-O-LANTERN SAIL
Saturday, October 28, 2023 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Belmont Lake State Park
The Great Jack-O'-Lantern Sail will take place on Belmont at dusk. The first 50 carved pumpkins received are placed on flotation devices with battery operated lights inserted inside and sailed around the lake behind kayaks. Prior to the sail, there are children's activities including games, inflatables, funny photos and trick-or-treat stations. Families can walk through the ‘Spooky Den' and enjoy the displays created by our staff. If you would like to donate a carved pumpkin to the Sail, please email LIParksRecreation@parks.ny.gov.
Sat 02 Dec
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Saturday, December 2, 2023 04:00 PM
Belmont Lake State Park
Join us for the annual lighting of the tree by Santa on the front lawn of the Headquarters Building in Babylon. There will be live holiday music and an ice sculptor, juggler, refreshments and fireworks. The public can also visit with Santa inside the lobby of the Headquarters Building.
Sat 17 Jun
Rainbow Lantern Walk
Saturday, June 17, 2023 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
Head to Caleb Smith State Park Preserve for one of their popular lantern walks with a Pride Month twist! Have you ever wanted to explore the park after dark? Now is your chance, and the ambiance will be enhanced with rainbow lanterns! Reservations are required, please call (631) 265 – 1054.
Registration: Required
Sat 17 Jun
Rainbow Lantern Walk
Saturday, June 17, 2023 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
Head to Caleb Smith State Park Preserve for one of their popular lantern walks with a Pride Month twist! Have you ever wanted to explore the park after dark? Now is your chance, and the ambiance will be enhanced with rainbow lanterns! Reservations are required, please call (631) 265 – 1054.
Registration: Required
Sat 19 Aug
SNAPPER & CRAB DERBY
Saturday, August 19, 2023 until Sunday, August 20, 2023 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Captree State Park
An annual tournament held at Captree State Park to encourage children 16 years old and younger to discover and enjoy fishing. Prizes are awarded to the heaviest snapper and crab caught. "Catch and Release" is encouraged. Age categories are as follows: 7 years old & younger; 8 – 12 years old; and 13 – 16 years old. Awards ceremony will begin at 1:30 pm each day.
Sat 09 Sep
DOCKSIDE FAMILY FESTIVAL
Saturday, September 9, 2023 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Captree State Park
This family friendly event has a nautical theme and provides activities and entertainment for people of all ages along the docks at Captree State Park. Highlights include live music, a free boat ride on the bay, magic show, food & merchandise vendors, pony rides, slot car racing, and various interactive displays.
Fri 27 Oct
FRED GOLOFARO MEMORIAL SOUTH SHORE SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT
Friday, October 27, 2023 until Sunday, October 29, 2023 12:00 PM
Captree State Park
Annual Bluefish and Striped Bass surf fishing tournament, in honor of The Fisherman's Fred Golofaro. This tournament is open to the public. All fish must be hooked and landed from the beach, surf, jetty, bank or pier. Registration is required and can be done by mail in or in person at Captree Fuel, Bait & Tackle. Cash and equipment prizes will be awarded to winners. The event will be located at the waters between Moriches and Jones Inlet and the award ceremony will be located at Captree State Park, October 29 at 12:30PM.
Sat 10 Jun
History of Caumsett
Saturday, June 10, 2023 09:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
On this hilly, moderately long walk (approx. 2 miles), we will study the park's social economic, architectural, and political history. (Some walking in long grass). Reservations are required, please call (631) 423 – 1770.
Registration: Required
Sun 25 Jun
Map Hike
Sunday, June 25, 2023 09:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Participants will use a map of the park to navigate to specific destinations. We will cover approximately 5 miles at a moderate pace. Some hills and possibility of long grass. Reservations are required, please call (631) 423 – 1770.
Registration: Required
Sat 10 Jun
Pride Month Story Hour
Saturday, June 10, 2023 02:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
During June, we celebrate Pride Month which is all about the LGBTQ+ Community and what makes it so wonderful! So, join us at Clermont for a Story Hour focusing on stories of people who have lots to be proud about! This is a children's event. All children must be accompanied by an adult and all adults must be accompanied by a child. This event is free, but space is limited. Those wishing to attend must register in advance at https://www.friendsofclermont.org/events.
Thu 15 Jun
Harmonies on the Hudson Concert Series Featuring Setting Sun Arryl Lawn
Thursday, June 15, 2023 06:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
Quality songwriting never goes out of style. Six records into his career as the front person and principal songwriter of Setting Sun, Gary Levitt shares much with the indie rock of the early 2000s: its spirit of renewed innocence, the poetics of personal candor, and the conscious refusal of irony and snark. But Levitt's indie aesthetic is also laced with influences from the angst-rock 90s, and the songs of ‘The Feelings Cure' are permissive of more than a little darkness. Gary Levitt began Setting Sun in San Francisco, where their first release, ‘holed up,' was recorded. Later he migrated to Los Angeles and then Brooklyn, finally settling in the scenic mid-Hudson Valley of New York (Kingston, Woodstock). His songs have appeared in a number of television shows, commercials, and a few international films. The current Setting Sun live lineup features Levitt and long-time collaborators Lawrence Roper (keyboards, vocals) and Jonathan Hambright (drums). They are joined in this incarnation by bassist and vocalist John Burdick. This season of concerts will be held adjacent to the main parking lot, near the Arryl House ruins. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket, as seating will not be provided. Picnic dinners are welcome, but please leave your alcoholic beverages at home. This program is free, and registration is recommended, but not required, at https://www.friendsofclermont.org/events.
Sat 17 Jun
Juneteenth Concert-Colonial Crossroads Arryl Lawn
Saturday, June 17, 2023 02:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
On June 19th, 1865, enslaved people living in Texas were freed. With Texas being the last place in the traitorous Confederacy that the Emancipation Proclamation to reach, that day became synonymous with the freeing of enslaved people in America. Now a federal holiday, the name is derived from combining "June" and "nineteenth". Musical group Carla and Keyes, Carla Lynne Hall and Jim Keyes present a family friendly interpretation of African and European traditions and instruments that influenced each other during the Colonial and Revolutionary years. The audience is encouraged to participate in call-and-response and body percussion techniques. Jim is a multi-instrumentalist who uses baroque guitar, mandolin, mountain dulcimer and recorders to perform European music from the Colonial Era. Carla represents the African side of Colonial America through stories and songs performed on Shekere and Djembe. This program is free, but registration is required at https://www.friendsofclermont.org/events.
Sat 17 Jun
Colonial Crossroads Juneteenth Concert
Saturday, June 17, 2023 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
On June 19th, 1865, enslaved people living in Texas were freed. With Texas being the last place in the traitorous Confederacy that the Emancipation Proclamation to reach, that day became synonymous with the freeing of enslaved people in America. Now a federal holiday, the name is derived from combining "June" and "nineteenth". Musical group Carla and Keyes, Carla Lynne Hall and Jim Keyes present a family friendly interpretation of African and European traditions and instruments that influenced each other during the Colonial and Revolutionary years. The audience is encouraged to participate in call-and-response and body percussion techniques. Jim is a multi-instrumentalist who uses baroque guitar, mandolin, mountain dulcimer and recorders to perform European music from the Colonial Era. Carla represents the African side of Colonial America through stories and songs performed on Shekere and Djembe. This program is free, but registration is required.
Sat 10 Jun
Pride: Keith Harring Art Class
Saturday, June 10, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Using a unique combination of black, white, and primary colors, Keith Haring created a visual language with his street art, sculptures, and paintings. Join us as we create our own Keith Haring inspired work of art. Reservations Are Required: Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure.
Registration: Required
Sun 11 Jun
Turtles, Snakes, & Frogs
Sunday, June 11, 2023 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Meet Myrtle the Turtle and her friends during an interactive program introducing turtles, snakes, and frogs. Enjoy a short hike to explore the habitats of these fascinating animals. Reservations Are Required: Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure.
Registration: Required
Sun 18 Jun
Clubhouse Tours
Sunday, June 18, 2023 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
A docent will discuss the history of the tavern and the high society club which shaped Connetquot River State Park Preserve into what it is today. Tours of the historic Nicoll Grist Mill are included and will be offered after your house tour. Recommended for children 8+. House tours are about an hour long and run consecutively every half hour. There will be a short talk outside before viewing the inside. Held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 1:00-3:00pm. Reservations Are Required: Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure.
Registration: Required
Sat 24 Jun
Pride Month: Color Connection
Saturday, June 24, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Have you ever heard of ROY G BIV? You'll certainly be an expert by the end of this program, filled with hands-on activities that will help us explore the many ways that light bounces, bends, and reflects. Reservations Are Required: Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure.
Registration: Required
Sun 25 Jun
Life at the Fish Hatchery
Sunday, June 25, 2023 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Enjoy a leisurely stroll to the fish hatchery where we will explore what we see in nature along the way. Once at the hatchery, we will take a tour to learn about the trout raised there and the history of hatchery operations at Connetquot River State Park Preserve. This hike is approximately 2 miles. Reservations Are Required: Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure.
Registration: Required
Fri 30 Jun
Pride Month: Rainbow Lantern Walk
Friday, June 30, 2023 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Join us for one of our popular lantern walks with a Pride Month twist! Have you ever wanted to explore the park after dark? Now is your chance! We'll take a night-themed walk, with the ambiance of rainbow-colored lanterns! Reservations Are Required: Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure.
Registration: Required
Tue 04 Jul
INDEPENDENCE DAY!
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Crailo State Historic Site
Be sure to join us at Schuyler Mansion (located in Albany's historic South End) where we'll be celebrating Independence Day. For more information, please visit parks.ny.gov or follow Schuyler Mansion's social media. PLEASE NOTE: CRAILO WILL BE CLOSED.
Thu 20 Jul
YANKEE DOODLE BAND CONCERT IN THE PARK
Thursday, July 20, 2023 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Crailo State Historic Site
Bring your picnic blanket and chairs for a summer evening of music in Crailo's Riverside park, played by the oldest continuous American legion Band in the country. The band will perform a variety of patriotic and military compositions, along with popular show tunes. Free to the public. (Rain-date Thurs., 7/27).
Sat 16 Sep
HARVEST FAIRE
Saturday, September 16, 2023 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Crailo State Historic Site
An old-fashioned agricultural festival, highlighting many aspects of the harvest season in the colonial era Hudson River Valley. Historical reenactors, 17th and 18th century music, vendors, Native American and colonial demonstrations will be available, along with games, activities and more. The museum will be available for Open House (self-guided) tours.
Sat 21 Oct
HAUNTED TALES FROM THE CROW’S WOOD
Saturday, October 21, 2023 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Crailo State Historic Site
Do you believe in ghosts? The people of 18th century Greenbush did! Join us around the campfire in Crailo's Riverside park for an evening of haunted tales, spectres, and portents of doom! Bring lawn chairs & dress for the outdoors. Program appropriate for age 10 & above. Younger siblings and the faint of heart are invited to paint spooky pumpkins. Mulled cider & donuts. Reservations required by 10/18.
Sun 29 Oct
FINAL DAY FOR 2022 SEASON
Sunday, October 29, 2023 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Crailo State Historic Site
Guided tours of the museum are available by advance appointment only, November—May 2024. For special events and programs happening during winter, please visit parks.ny.gov or follow us on social media.
Sat 02 Dec
ST. NICHOLAS DAY
Saturday, December 2, 2023 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Crailo State Historic Site
This medieval saint's day was brought by the Dutch colonists to the Hudson River Valley and traditionally celebrated on December 6. Festivities will include 17th & 18th century traditional treats, hearth-cellar baking, live music, Open House (self-guided) tours of the museum, crafts & activities ,and of course—a visit from St. Nicholas (hopefully you've been good this year!). Free to the public.
Sat 06 Jan
“SALUTATIONS OF THE SEASON!”
Saturday, January 6, 2024 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Crailo State Historic Site
An evening of merriment for everyone! Special Twelfth Night festivities will highlight the holiday season as it may have been celebrated by the 17th and 18th century residents of early Groenebosch! Come and revel in the holidays traditions of our past with live music, Star Singing, traditional fare and more! Then cross the river where the celebration continues at Schuyler Mansion! Combo Admission: $8.00 Adults / $7.00 Seniors & Students / $2.00 Children. Single-Site Admission: $6.00 Adults / $5.00 Seniors & Students / $1.00 Children. Snow date: Sunday, 1/7,  4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sat 10 Jun
Get Together & Get Outdoors
Saturday, June 10, 2023 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Histor-ic Preservation (State Parks), in partnership with the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and the NYS Division of Veterans' Ser-vices, are hosting free and low-cost events to connect people to nature and provide increased access to the outdoors. Get Outdoors & Get Together Day will bring people of all abilities, ages, identities, and backgrounds together for fun, healthful activities as part of the state's initiative to broaden the diver-sity of users and ensure inclusivity of access to state public lands. The Creekside Classroom will be hosting accessible mineral springs tours, lawn games, crafts, adaptive euuipment demonstrations and birding opportunities from 10AM-2PM. Entry fees will be waived during this event.
Sun 11 Jun
Mineral Springs Tour
Sunday, June 11, 2023 11:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Sun 11 Jun
Mineral Springs Tour
Sunday, June 11, 2023 01:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Fri 16 Jun
Mineral Springs Tour
Friday, June 16, 2023 11:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Fri 16 Jun
Mineral Springs Tour
Friday, June 16, 2023 01:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Sat 17 Jun
NY Birding Challenge
Saturday, June 17, 2023 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Meet with a Park Naturalist and count birds on the NY State Birding Trail. The goal of this program is to expose people to bird watching and work towards our NY Birding Challenge patch. Since some of the best birding in NY is right in the parking lot, we will remain stationary and count ten species of birds as they fly past or sing from the brush. This is a fully accessible program open to persons of all ages and abilities. Meet at the Gray's Crossing parking lot (off North Line Rd. in Ballston Spa) between 8:00AM-10:00 AM to count your birds. NY Birding Challenge submission forms will be provided. Bring your own binoculars if you have them. Program will be cancelled in case of heavy rain/storms. No registration required.
Sat 17 Jun
Mineral Springs Tour
Saturday, June 17, 2023 11:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Sat 17 Jun
Mineral Springs Tour
Saturday, June 17, 2023 01:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Sun 18 Jun
Mineral Springs Tour
Sunday, June 18, 2023 11:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Sun 18 Jun
Mineral Springs Tour
Sunday, June 18, 2023 01:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Fri 23 Jun
Mineral Springs Tour
Friday, June 23, 2023 11:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Fri 23 Jun
Mineral Springs Tour
Friday, June 23, 2023 01:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Sat 24 Jun
NY Birding Challenge
Saturday, June 24, 2023 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Meet with a Park Naturalist and count birds on the NY State Birding Trail. The goal of this program is to expose people to bird watching and work towards our NY Birding Challenge patch. Since some of the best birding in NY is right in the parking lot, we will remain stationary and count ten species of birds as they fly past or sing from the brush. This is a fully accessible program open to persons of all ages and abilities. Meet at the Gray's Crossing parking lot (off North Line Rd. in Ballston Spa) between 8:00AM-10:00 AM to count your birds. NY Birding Challenge submission forms will be provided. Bring your own binoculars if you have them. Program will be cancelled in case of heavy rain/storms. No registration required.
Sat 24 Jun
Mineral Springs Tour
Saturday, June 24, 2023 11:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Sat 24 Jun
Mineral Springs Tour
Saturday, June 24, 2023 01:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Sun 25 Jun
Mineral Springs Tour
Sunday, June 25, 2023 11:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Sun 25 Jun
Mineral Springs Tour
Sunday, June 25, 2023 01:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Wed 28 Jun
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Visit the Creekside Classroom between 10AM and 12PM to pick up a nature based scavenger hunt list! Return your completed list by 12PM to receive a fun prize!
Thu 29 Jun
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, June 29, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Visit the Creekside Classroom between 10AM and 12PM to pick up a nature based scavenger hunt list! Return your completed list by 12PM to receive a fun prize!
Fri 30 Jun
Mineral Springs Tour
Friday, June 30, 2023 01:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Sat 24 Jun
Birding with BOS
Saturday, June 24, 2023 08:00 AM
Darien Lakes State Park
Enjoy a morning walk along the open fields of Darien Lakes State Park as we search for birds of grasslands and thickets. Binoculars recommended. Co-sponsored by the Buffalo Ornithological Society. Meet at gravel lot off Alleghany Rd (Rte. 77). (3 hours, 2 miles)
Sat 24 Jun
Saturday Saunter
Saturday, June 24, 2023 01:00 PM
Darien Lakes State Park
An afternoon outing to experience the transition of spring to summer in the Park. We will explore sections of Ellicott Creek and the Conservation Trail. Meet at Route 20 Trailhead. (2 hours, 1 mile or more)
Sat 10 Jun
Leave No Trace
Saturday, June 10, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Delta Lake State Park
Learn about the Seven Principals of Leave No Trace from our friend Susan Jones Graff. Meet at the Four Seasons Room first. A brief, mostly flat 1-mile hike will follow the program. All ages are welcome. Pre-registration is required for groups over 10- please call the park office at (315) 337-4670
Sat 17 Jun
Leave No Trace
Saturday, June 17, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Delta Lake State Park
Learn about the Seven Principals of Leave No Trace from our friend Susan Jones Graff. Meet at the Four Seasons Room first. A brief, mostly flat 1-mile hike will follow the program. All ages are welcome. Pre-registration is required for groups over 10- please call the park office at (315) 337-4670
Sat 24 Jun
Leave No Trace
Saturday, June 24, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Delta Lake State Park
Learn about the Seven Principals of Leave No Trace from our friend Susan Jones Graff. Meet at the Four Seasons Room first. A brief, mostly flat 1-mile hike will follow the program. All ages are welcome. Pre-registration is required for groups over 10- please call the park office at (315) 337-4670
Sat 01 Jul
Leave No Trace
Saturday, July 1, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Delta Lake State Park
Learn about the Seven Principals of Leave No Trace from our friend Susan Jones Graff. Meet at the Four Seasons Room first. A brief, mostly flat 1-mile hike will follow the program. All ages are welcome. Pre-registration is required for groups over 10- please call the park office at (315) 337-4670
Sat 08 Jul
Leave No Trace
Saturday, July 8, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Delta Lake State Park
Learn about the Seven Principals of Leave No Trace from our friend Susan Jones Graff. Meet at the Four Seasons Room first. A brief, mostly flat 1-mile hike will follow the program. All ages are welcome. Pre-registration is required for groups over 10- please call the park office at (315) 337-4670
Sat 15 Jul
Leave No Trace
Saturday, July 15, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Delta Lake State Park
Learn about the Seven Principals of Leave No Trace from our friend Susan Jones Graff. Meet at the Four Seasons Room first. A brief, mostly flat 1-mile hike will follow the program. All ages are welcome. Pre-registration is required for groups over 10- please call the park office at (315) 337-4670
Sat 22 Jul
Leave No Trace
Saturday, July 22, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Delta Lake State Park
Learn about the Seven Principals of Leave No Trace from our friend Susan Jones Graff. Meet at the Four Seasons Room first. A brief, mostly flat 1-mile hike will follow the program. All ages are welcome. Pre-registration is required for groups over 10- please call the park office at (315) 337-4670
Sat 29 Jul
Leave No Trace
Saturday, July 29, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Delta Lake State Park
Learn about the Seven Principals of Leave No Trace from our friend Susan Jones Graff. Meet at the Four Seasons Room first. A brief, mostly flat 1-mile hike will follow the program. All ages are welcome. Pre-registration is required for groups over 10- please call the park office at (315) 337-4670
Sat 05 Aug
Leave No Trace
Saturday, August 5, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Delta Lake State Park
Learn about the Seven Principals of Leave No Trace from our friend Susan Jones Graff. Meet at the Four Seasons Room first. A brief, mostly flat 1-mile hike will follow the program. All ages are welcome. Pre-registration is required for groups over 10- please call the park office at (315) 337-4670
Sat 12 Aug
Leave No Trace
Saturday, August 12, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Delta Lake State Park
Learn about the Seven Principals of Leave No Trace from our friend Susan Jones Graff. Meet at the Four Seasons Room first. A brief, mostly flat 1-mile hike will follow the program. All ages are welcome. Pre-registration is required for groups over 10- please call the park office at (315) 337-4670
Sat 19 Aug
Leave No Trace
Saturday, August 19, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Delta Lake State Park
Learn about the Seven Principals of Leave No Trace from our friend Susan Jones Graff. Meet at the Four Seasons Room first. A brief, mostly flat 1-mile hike will follow the program. All ages are welcome. Pre-registration is required for groups over 10- please call the park office at (315) 337-4670
Sat 26 Aug
Leave No Trace
Saturday, August 26, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Delta Lake State Park
Learn about the Seven Principals of Leave No Trace from our friend Susan Jones Graff. Meet at the Four Seasons Room first. A brief, mostly flat 1-mile hike will follow the program. All ages are welcome. Pre-registration is required for groups over 10- please call the park office at (315) 337-4670
Sat 02 Sep
Leave No Trace
Saturday, September 2, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Delta Lake State Park
Learn about the Seven Principals of Leave No Trace from our friend Susan Jones Graff. Meet at the Four Seasons Room first. A brief, mostly flat 1-mile hike will follow the program. All ages are welcome. Pre-registration is required for groups over 10- please call the park office at (315) 337-4670
Sat 17 Jun
Walk the Rainbow
Saturday, June 17, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Nature Center. Celebrate Pride Month on a walk around the Nature Center to search out wildflowers in every color! There will be a 1 hour break between this walk and the Watercolor Wildflowers program; participants attending both programs are invited to bring their own lunch. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 17 Jun
Watercolor Wildflowers
Saturday, June 17, 2023 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Practice watercolor techniques as you paint wildflowers with professional artist Diane Steele (Yankee Floral)! Good for individuals of all skill levels over the age of eighteen. $20 per person for watercolor supplies. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Sun 18 Jun
Kalkberg Fossil Hunting
Sunday, June 18, 2023 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Thacher Visitor Center. Join us as we look for fossils near the Thacher Visitor Center and learn about the ancient animals that used to call Thacher home. Appropriate for all ages. Individuals will not be able to keep any fossils they may find. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 24 Jun
Eagle Walk
Saturday, June 24, 2023 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Nature Center. Join us for a guided walk to see our eagles' nest and learn about the history of bald eagles in America. Appropriate for all ages. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 24 Jun
Overlooking the Geology
Saturday, June 24, 2023 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Weather permitting, meet at the Thacher Park. Overlook, where on a clear day at least four different landscape regions are visible. Learn how and when they formed and about the many different rock types of which they are made. No registration required.
Sun 25 Jun
Junior Geocacher Badge
Sunday, June 25, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Meet at the Visitor Center. Learn to Geocache! Part game, part community, part outdoor adventure, we'll navigate on- and off-trail with maps and GPS to find treasures hidden in the forest. Juniors will complete the steps to earn their Geocacher Badge. Bring water and comfortable shoes - your own phone or your adult's phone would be helpful but not required. Registration Required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 19 Aug
Halloween In August
Saturday, August 19, 2023 10:00 AM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Decorate your campsite and join us for an All-day Event starting at 10am. Activities include Crafts, Scavenger Hunt, Hayride, Parade and Movie. Trick or Treat after the Parade (bring candy if you would like to participate).
Sat 15 Jul
Sunset Saunter
Saturday, July 15, 2023 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Evangola State Park
Explore the shoreline of Lake Erie with a sunset walk. Registration required. REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS IS NOW OCCURING THROUGH EVENTBRITE! Search #niagaranyeei.
Registration: Required
Sun 16 Jul
Birding on the Beach
Sunday, July 16, 2023 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Evangola State Park
Start the morning off with a walk to the beach. Discover the birds that call Lake Erie Home! Registration required.
Registration: Required
Sat 05 Aug
Parks Adventure Bus
Saturday, August 5, 2023
Evangola State Park
Evangola State Park is located near the small village of Farnham along the shore of Lake Erie. It has a natural sand beach and beautiful shale cliffs. Check out the nature center to learn about the multicultural history of the park. Free scavenger hunt kit available, enjoy the sandy beach for swimming or sun, picnicking, basketball, tennis, baseball and nature center. Park Adventure Bus.
Sat 26 Aug
Sunset Beach Stroll
Saturday, August 26, 2023 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Evangola State Park
Enjoy an evening stroll to see the sunset at Lake Erie. Registration required. REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS IS NOW OCCURING THROUGH EVENTBRITE! Search #niagaranyeei.
Registration: Required
Sat 10 Jun
Colonial Blacksmithing
Saturday, June 10, 2023 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
During the American Revolution blacksmiths played an important role supplying iron implements vital to the construction of military works like Fort Montgomery. Local master blacksmiths Alan and Ralph will use 18th century tools and methods to fabricate items such as those used here in 1777! 
Sat 17 Jun
Colonial Flax Processing
Saturday, June 17, 2023 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
Using antique tools, discover how flax was processed into linen thread during the colonial era. See a flax break, scotching knife, heckles and spinning wheel in action. Program has a hands-on component for children!
Sat 24 Jun
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