NEWSLETTERMay 06, 2025
Wilmington, NY (May 6, 2025) - The Whiteface Region of Upstate New York is set to welcome athletes and outdoor enthusiasts this June with a lineup of exciting race events. The Whiteface Mountain Uphill Bike and Foot Races, the Wilmington Whiteface Mountain Bike Race, and the Wilmington Whiteface Whiskey Run are all on the calendar for the month.
May 06, 2025
Annual World War II encampment and military displays
Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025 on the Roosevelt Library Great Lawn
Hyde Park, N.Y. - To commemorate Memorial Day Weekend, on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum and The Duffle Bag (of Patterson, New York) will present a weekend of historic military displays and a World War II encampment on the Library’s Great Lawn. Reenactors in battle dress will be on hand to share their love of history with the visiting public. Collections of military uniforms, weapons, insignia from 1917 to the present day, and military vehicles -- including a Sherman Tank -- will be on display. This is a free, public event.
A Dazzling Lineup of Drag Icons, Comedy, Dance Parties, and Brunch Comes to the Catskills, June 13–15
Forestburgh, N.Y. – The glitter, the glamour, and the high heels are back! Drag Me to the Catskills returns for its second annual celebration of LGBTQ+ pride and self-expression, lighting up the scenic Catskills from June 13–15, 2025. Taking place at the Forestburgh Playhouse Tavern, this three-day extravaganza will showcase a dazzling lineup of drag legends including Lady Bunny, Mrs. Kasha Davis, Thorgy Thor, Joey Arias, and music diva Inaya Day.
Cayuga County, N.Y. - The Cayuga County Office of Tourism is proud to announce that the Villages of Montezuma, Port Byron, and Weedsport have been selected to begin the application process for official designation as Empire State Trail Towns. This exciting opportunity, offered through Parks & Trails New York and funded by the New York State Canal Corporation, helps canal corridor communities grow outdoor recreation tourism and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.
New York’s 119 Campgrounds Offer Affordable and Accessible Options for Visitors to Get Offline and Enjoy New York’s Outdoors
Reservations Now Open for 2025 Season
2025 New York Camping Guide Available Here
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State campgrounds are taking reservations for the 2025 season, with most of the state’s 119 public campgrounds opening for the season by May 16. Reservations for campsites, cabins and cottages can be made up to nine months in advance of the planned arrival date. New York State boasts public campgrounds throughout the Adirondacks, Catskills, Finger Lakes, Long Island, Hudson and Mohawk valleys, Southern Tier, Western New York, and Thousand Islands regions.
Apr 29, 2025
Fort Ticonderoga Offers New Experiences and Multi-Day Visit in 2025 Offering access to 2000-acres of Historic Adventure, Boat Tours, Breathtaking Gardens, Family Programs, New Exhibits, and More!
This must-see destination open Tuesday-Sunday May 3-October 26, 2025 will present an opening-weekend event May 3-4
Ticonderoga, N.Y. - Experience the blend of history and natural beauty like nowhere else when you visit Fort Ticonderoga! Explore 2000-acres of America’s most historic landscape, located on the shores of Lake Champlain, nestled between New York’s Adirondack & Vermont’s Green Mountains. Create lasting memories as you embark on an unforgettable adventure that spans centuries, defined a continent, and helped forge a nation.
Riverhead, NY (April 28) – Hallockville Museum Farm, a 28-acre preserved farm homestead in Riverhead, will host its annual Fleece & Fiber Festival on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Rain date: Sunday, May 18.) Recognized as one of Long Island’s largest celebrations of fiber arts and crafts, this year’s festival promises to deliver an immersive experience in fiber arts with displays and demonstrations of knitting, crocheting, quilting, weaving, spinning, basket weaving and even sheep shearing. New this year will be hands-on workshops in knitting, crocheting and weaving. …
Apr 29, 2025
A Celebration of Indigenous Fashion & Arts in Lewiston, NY
Lewiston, NY (April 29, 2025) – On the ancestral lands of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy history is being made. Artpark proudly announces RED HORIZONS, its first Indigenous-led runway show and gallery presentation, a powerful celebration of Indigenous excellence in fashion, beauty, and the arts—founded and produced by two visionary Tuscarora women. This event, to be held on Friday, June 20 at 7PM, is more than a fashion show—it’s a declaration of identity, a celebration of community, and a moment of Indigenous brilliance in motion.
Rochester, NY, April 29, 2025—The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) is pleased to present Collection in Context: Bethany Collins, on view May 3 – November 30, 2025, in the Forman Gallery. Artist Bethany Collins stencils, erases, and obscures historic literary and musical works to illuminate the past and spotlight the development of racial and national identities.
Utica, N.Y. - Oneida County History Center is bringing back its popular sip & paint for Mother’s Day weekend. Participants will paint a vintage Utica Bike with a colorful basket of flowers. Tickets are $45 for non-members and $35 for History Center members and include all art materials, one beverage ticket, and light snacks. Pre-registration is required. Join us for an afternoon of a bit of painting, a little sipping, and a lot of fun!…
