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2023 Annular Solar Eclipse
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Allegany State Park - Red House Area
Join Allegany State Park as we celebrate the 2023 Annular Solar
Eclipse! This event takes place Saturday, October 14th at
Camp Allegany located in the Red House
area of Allegany State Park. This unique opportunity will prepare you for
the excitement of the amazing 2024 total solar eclipse that occurs next year on
April 8th, 2024.
Our fun event will be running the whole time, making it a
walk-in-friendly environment. Enjoy an eclipse presentation, moon-themed cookie
snacks, a pinhole viewer take-home craft, and the opportunity to witness the
eclipse through our provided eclipse glasses. This event will be held rain or
shine. Please use the above contact or check out our
Facebook page if you would like more information.
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.
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.
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.
18th Century Fireside Fiction
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 05:30 PM
Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
What
scared readers in the 18th century? Join us for a brief and
atmospheric tour of early gothic fiction written before and during the
Revolutionary War. Marshmallow roast included! Parking on the grounds of the
Caretaker's House. Program will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Free, no RSVP. Located at 30 Caretakers Road.