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Beautiful and inspirational exhibition exploring art and nature is set to open Friday, May 15^th for OWG members, May 16^th to the public

Old Westbury, NY— Sean Kenney's Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® bricks, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks to explore animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and mankind’s relationship with nature is coming to Old Westbury Gardens from Friday, May 15th, 2026, through Monday, September 7, 2026.

Voted “Best New Campground” in 2025 Camp New York Awards

Plattsburgh, NY (March 5, 2026) – Shady Oaks Camping Resort is announcing its 2026 calendar of themed rallies and community campouts, building on a year of growth that included being voted “Best New Campground” in the 2025 Camp New York Awards.

Over Thirty Performances from June 20 to August 2, 2026

Katonah, NY (March 10, 2026) – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY, announces its highly anticipated Summer Season, bringing audiences together for over 30 unforgettable performances from June 20 to August 2, 2026. Once the home of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, Caramoor has evolved into one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performances, cultural engagement, and exploration – a sanctuary for music, arts, and nature. The Summer Season immerses the entire estate in music, with performances happening in five distinct settings – the Venetian Theater, Spanish Courtyard, Friends Field, Sunken Garden, and the Music Room.

Lewiston, NY –  Artpark announces that Cole Swindell will be coming to the Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater in Lewiston NY, on July 30 at 7:00PM. Special guest TBA. This performance is presented by Artpark. ​Tickets go on sale Friday, March 13 at 10AM.

Ticonderoga, N.Y. - Step off the pages of history and onto the frozen ground of 1776! Fort Ticonderoga invites the public and media to its gripping one-day Winter Quarters living history event, "Proceed to Canada," on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10AM-4PM. This immersive REAL TIME REVOLUTION® experience transports visitors back to the early days of the American Revolution when the Continental Army rushed supplies and soldiers north to Ticonderoga to try to save their campaign in Canada in the first year of the Revolution.

Project Furthers Governor Hochul’s Commitment to New York’s Tourism Industry as the Historic Lakeside Property Celebrates its 100th Anniversary 

Photos of the Graycliff Visitor Center Are Available Here 

(March 6, 2026 ) - Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of a new visitor center at the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Graycliff estate in Derby, N.Y. The $6 million, 4,400-square-foot facility complements the recently renovated historic home and grounds and enables the Graycliff Conservancy to offer year-round programming, events, and amenities for the thousands of visitors it hosts each year from around the world. …

Farmingdale, NY (March 8, 2026) – Join us for the American Airpower Museum’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28th, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Can you find the Easter Egg?  Be sure to bring your own basket for the Egg Hunts.  Young and old alike will enjoy the Museum’s Easter Tram Rides around Hangar 3.  Have your photographs taken with AAM’s Easter Bunny! Visit our “Bunny Patch” and adopt your very own bunny or chick!  (Plush toys, not live animals.  Limit one “pet” bunny or chick per child.)…

The Importance of Being Empress: Picturesque Servitude in the Court of Queen Victoria

Rochester, NY (March 6, 2026) — The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) invites the public to a special free lecture on Saturday, March 14, at 1:30 pm: The Importance of Being Empress: Picturesque Servitude in the Court of Queen Victoria, with Dr. Siddhartha V. Shah.

Lake Placid, N.Y. (March 6, 2026) – The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces that 2026/27 season passes for all three New York State ski mountains are now on sale. This includes the SKI3 Season Pass, which provides access to Gore Mountain, Belleayre Mountain, and Whiteface Mountain, offering an unmatched skiing and riding experience across three premier alpine destinations.