ONGOING
STORY TIME Every Tuesday the Rochester Public Library will host story time for children fi ve and under from 11 to 11:45 a.m. with Mr. Mark. Mr. Mark will engage kids by reading, singing, and helping them develop lifelong skills. 11:00–1:45 a.m. Maplewood Community Library 1111 Dewey Ave. 428-8220 (libraryweb.org)
NATURE SUNDAY EXPERIENCE Throughout January and February the Genesee Country Village & Museum Nature Center building and surrounding trails will be open to visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Explore the nature trails, see wildlife in the snow, and more! Plus, every Sunday visitors can enjoy sledding on the Great Meadow, walks in the Historic Village (please note, paths may be slippery, and buildings will not be open), snowshoeing in the wintery woods, crosscountry skiing, and other outdoor sports. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Genesee Country Village & Museum 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford 538-6822 (gvc.org)
THE RINK AT THE LAKE Visit The Lake House on Canandaigua and skate on its “Magic Ice” until the end of March. Skating on this rink feels just like skating on the lake! Tickets are $5 for kids and $10 for adults. Ages twelve and up. Thursday & Friday, 4 p.m.–8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, noon–8 p.m. The Lake House on Canandaigua 770 South Main St., Canandaigua (800) 228-2801 (lakehousecanandaigua.com)
FEBRUARY 3
YOUTH EXPLORERS The perfect opportunity to have your kids experience rock climbing for the fi rst time! This one-hour program is focused on getting the kids climbing and having fun. Drop them off or stay and watch—either way, trained staff will be there to supervise and keep the fun going. They provide all of the belaying and equipment necessary; students just bring enthusiasm be get ready to climb! 6:30–7:30 p.m. RocVentures Climbing Gym 1044 University Ave. 442-5462 (rocventuresclimbing.com)
FEBRUARY 17
THE LITTLE MERMAID OFC (Opportunities For Creativity) Creations is putting on its performance of the Disney's The Little Mermaid. This family favorite includes music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken with lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater. This fi shy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible classics such as “Under the Sea." Performances February 17 at 7 p.m.; February 18 at 3 p.m.; February 18 at 7 p.m.; and February 19 at 3 p.m. OFC Creations Theatre Center 3450 Winton Pl. 667-0954 (ofccreations.com)
MARCH 11
ROCHESTER ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE The day will be jam packed with funfi lled activities including the parade, food, and local vendors. The whole family is welcome to join the festivities. Pay mind to wear your green or else face the fury of the leprechauns. The Parade begins at 12:30 p.m. East Ave. and Alexander St. heading towards Main St. From there, it continues west on Main St. until it ends at the corner of Fitzhugh St. 12:30 p.m. at East Ave. and Alexander St. (rochesterparade.com)
MARCH 18
MAPLE SUGAR DAYS Gather family and friends to enjoy an outdoor exploration of the history of maple sugaring in New York State. Start your adventure at the sugarhouse then journey to the nineteenth century to see the techniques and tools that early settlers used to collect sap and make maple sugar. Through March 26 Genesee Country Village & Museum 1410 Flint Hill Rd. 538-6822 (gvc.org)
MARCH 27
PETE THE CAT’S BIG HOLLYWOOD ADVENTURE Lights! Camera! Action! When Pete the Cat and his buddy Callie sneak into Hollywood Studios, they get lost in the world of the movies. Join Pete, Callie, Ethel the apatosaurus, and Robo-Pete in this rockin’ new musical adventure that highlights several fun-fi lled Pete the Cat books including Cavecat Pete, Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map, and The Cool Cat Boogie. 10 a.m. Smith Opera House 82 Seneca St. Geneva (315) 781-5483 (thesmith.org)