Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Volunteer to help clean your park. Work with Park Staff cleaning the park and trails. Leaf & litter pick up, removal of invasive species, etc. Enjoy lunch with the "Friends of Letchworth".

Civil War Encampment, Living History and Battle Re-enactments featuring Union, Confederate and Civilian participants. Camps open at 9:30 am - 4:30 pm, Battles at 1:30 pm, Highbanks Recreation Area.

Featuring games, activities, educational workshops, free fishing (no license required). Presented in conjunction with DEC. 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at Silver Lake State Park Shelter.

School groups are encouraged to attend this event. The general public is also welcome. An outdoor celebration with 10 stations to visit, each station will have a different topic of discussion. Topics include environmental station, flint-knapping, Civil War camp life, Mary Jemison, listen and watch a portrayal of Mr. Letchworth and Caroline Bishop. Cake will be available. Call 585-493-3637 for more information. 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Museum Area.

Six massed balloon flights, Friday 6:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 6:00 am and 6:30 pm, Monday 6:00 am, launching from The Archery Field near the Castile entrance weather permitting.

Visit www.BalloonsOverLetchworth.com for details.

A truly inspirational day full of yoga instruction by various teachers in several locations throughout the park culminating with one huge yoga class at Highbanks Recreation Area. Food and holistic products vendors. In collaboration with HIKYOGA.

Food and beverage tastings and sales from local New York State Vendors who offer products made in NY. Over 100 vendors 11am - 6pm Highbanks Recreation Area. A collaboration with Livingston Arts.

Lecture programs highlighting the history and environmental heritage of Letchworth and the Genesee Valley area. Wednesday evenings from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, at The Humphrey Nature Center.

Lecture programs highlighting the history and environmental heritage of Letchworth and the Genesee Valley area. Wednesday evenings from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, at The Humphrey Nature Center.

Featuring a teddy bear parade, story time, crafts, games and a raptor exhibit from Wild Wings, Inc. Entertainment will include Tea Kettle Music Company, Mr. Scribbles and Perry Ground, a Native American story teller. Bring your favorite teddy bear/stuffed animal and your favorite picnic lunch. Event is from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, at Trailside Lodge.

Lecture programs highlighting the history and environmental heritage of Letchworth and the Genesee Valley area. Wednesday evenings from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, at The Humphrey Nature Center.

Lecture programs highlighting the history and environmental heritage of Letchworth and the Genesee Valley area. Wednesday evenings from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, at The Humphrey Nature Center.

Join Interpretive hikes to various Civilian Conservation Corps sites within Letchworth and learn of the CCC's contribution to the development of the Park. 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, at the Octagon Shelter (Lower Falls area).

Lecture programs highlighting the history and environmental heritage of Letchworth and the Genesee Valley area. Wednesday evenings from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, at The Humphrey Nature Center.

Lecture programs highlighting the history and environmental heritage of Letchworth and the Genesee Valley area. Wednesday evenings from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, at The Humphrey Nature Center.

Lecture programs highlighting the history and environmental heritage of Letchworth and the Genesee Valley area. Wednesday evenings from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, at The Humphrey Nature Center.

Lecture programs highlighting the history and environmental heritage of Letchworth and the Genesee Valley area. Wednesday evenings from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, at The Humphrey Nature Center.

Flint-knapping, Stone tool making demonstrations, Native American Crafts, 19th Century Mountain Men encampment, Atl-Atl competition. 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Highbanks Recreation Area.

Music at its best with live bands, family activities, food and a great fireworks show.

FIREWORKS display at Highbanks Recreation Area 9:30 pm.

Run benefiting the Cordelia A. Greene Library in Castile New York. Prizes and food for participants.

Visit www.GlenIrisInn.com or call 585-493-2622 for details.

Watch Native American Dancers perform traditional dances and learn about their cultural significance. The day's events will include craft demonstrations, as well as a variety of demonstrations related to Native American and pioneer life. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Trailside Lodge Area.

Considered one of the best arts and crafts show in the U.S. Well over 300 arts and crafts exhibitors, food vendors and live entertainment. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Highbanks Recreation Area.