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A list of frigid family fun
Here’s a roundup of some of the fun snow and ice opportunities around the virtual snow globe that is Rochester for the next few months... Read more
In Search of the Best Donuts
Witness this Webster woman’s serious, yet delicious, 10-year journey. Read more
Is it too Scary for my Kids?
Is it too scary for my kids? Don't fret...Roc Parent ranks the scare factor of local Halloween attractions. Read more
Planning for up-close encounters with Seneca white deer this fall
Children squeal with excitement as one trots out of the woods. Adults beam when they spot a small group grazing peacefully by Route 96A a few miles south of Geneva. Read more
Wayne County Apple Tour Celebrates a Sweet 20 Years
Did you know … we live in the largest apple-growing region in the state — and second largest in the country? Read more
Summer Arts Programs
Summer camp is the ideal time for your child to experience the arts! Read more
This Land is Our Land
Spring and summer are the perfect time for families to hit the road and leave all of their responsibilities (and devices) behind! These day trip suggestions will take you to three different types of land conservation areas, Read more
Bristol Mountain Ski Resort, Bristol
5 Places to Ski and Snowboard
Winter activities can be a great way to stay fit and have fun! Here are some places you and your family can enjoy skiing and snowboarding all winter long. Read more
Communications Bureau - City of Rochester
6 Family-Friendly Places to go Ice Skating
Ice skating is a family activity you can enjoy inside or outside. These ice arenas offer public skating hours and skate rentals. Here's an opportunity to try out a new sport with little investment. Read more
Courtesy of The Strong, Rochester
5 Places to Go if You're Seeking Summer this Winter
Cold weather activities can be lots of fun but as the winter wears on there comes a time when you start to think about the warm days of summer. If you and your family are seeking summer here are four local places to experience the warmth. Read more
Ganondagan State Historic Site, Victor
7 Places to Play Outside this Winter
If Cabin Fever is getting to you and your family during the long, cold winter months...go outside and have some fun! Here are six places to enjoy the beauty of winter. Read more
Ellison Park, Rochester
5 Area Healthy Hikes
Feeling that fall inspiration right about now? If weather permits, fill a backpack with nutritious snacks and head for one of the area’s beautiful parks or trails. Close in proximity, take on a short hike or spend the entire day with a picnic lunch. Read more
Stokoe Farms, Scottsville
Places to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree
Holiday - 2016. Choosing and Cutting Your Own Christmas Tree - A Family Affair! Five Places in the Greater Rochester Area for Chopping the Perfect Christmas Tree Read more
Experience Fall Foliage around the Finger Lakes
The wide variety of trees in the Finger Lakes are beginning to change color and soon locals, students, and tourists will be offered the opportunity to experience the beauty of the area firsthand. .... Read more
5 Ways to Enjoy Apple Season
If Johnny Appleseed's plan was to get the nation hooked on apples, he would have been pleased to see the joy on kids' faces across the Genesee Valley region as they board wagons, climb trees, and sip cider well into the fall season. Read more
Morgan's Farm Market, Marion
12 Places to Experience Fabulous Fall Fun
The Greater Rochester area offers the Best Fall Fun opportunities. From apple picking to pumpkin patches and mazes, you and your kids will have many fantastic fall adventures. So gather the family and plan to get outside and have fun! Read more
Morgan's Farm Market, Marion
Places to go Apple Picking
With fall coming up, now is the time to take the family apple picking! The whole family will love the gorgeous trees in full bloom with ripe fruit ready to pick and maybe to snack on along the fun journey! Read more
Places to Pick the Perfect Pumpkin
With cooler weather here, and Halloween around the corner, now is the time to take the family on a trip to the pumpkin patch! There are many places to go and each farm has its special activities the entire family will love. Read more
Clothesline Festival Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester
September Fairs and Festivals
Festival Season may becoming to a close, but there is still time to grab that last bag of kettle corn! Here are some ideas to get you and your family off to a great start. Many of these festivals take place locally in the Greater Rochester area. Read more
New York State Fair, Syracuse
#77: Live it Up at The Great New York State Fair
New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd Syracuse Read more
