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Blue Mountain Lake, NY – February 12, 2024 – The Adirondack Experience Museum (ADKX) is excited to announce their upcoming Total Solar Eclipse Experience event on Monday, April 8, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM! This special program will allow guests to celebrate the arrival of this rare astrological phenomenon, which will be coming through the Adirondack region that afternoon and won’t happen again for 300 years.

Saranac Lake, NY (February 12, 2024) - The Saranac Lake Fish and Game Club is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Colby Classic Ice Fishing Derby, taking place on Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3 on Lake Colby and surrounding waters.

New York, N.Y. (February 7, 2024) – United Solo Festival presents HANYAK, one woman’s transformational journey of self-discovery, love, betrayal and redemption written and performed by award-winning actress Tanna Frederick (Film: “Two Ways Home,” “Defrost,” “Irene in Time”), whose Hollywood dreams take a shocking turn. Directed by award-winning theater and film director Jenny Sullivan (Off-Bway: Weisenthal), HANYAK will be staged at the United Solo Festival on Friday, March 29, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at Theatre One at Theatre Row, 410 West 42^nd Street in NYC. 

February 17 2024, at 11am–5pm

Join the South Street Seaport neighborhood Lunar New Year celebration and enjoy free General Admission to the South Street Seaport Museum on February 17, from 11am to 5pm!

Immerse yourself in the vibrant celebrations featuring lively lion dance performances, engaging Chinese Calligraphy Workshops, and maritime-inspired craft activities to usher in the Year of the Dragon, presented in collaboration with the New York Chinese Cultural Center and the Seaport.

2023 Statewide Attendance Hits 84.1 Million, Surging by Nearly 4.7 Million from Previous Record Set in 2022

11th Consecutive Year of Increased Park Attendance

 Park Attendance Data Available Here

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced state parks, historic sites, campgrounds and trails operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation saw a record 84.1 million visits in 2023. Total visits statewide surged by nearly 4.7 million, a 6 percent increase, compared to the previous record year in 2022 – underscoring Governor Hochul's commitment to expanding access to parks and outdoor recreation as the park system marks its 100th anniversary in 2024.

Destiny USA to Host a Week of Mom-Approved Events from Monday, February 19th - Friday, February 23rd

Syracuse, NY (February 5, 2024) – As local schools gear up for winter break, Destiny USA is thrilled to announce its Tykes: Winter Break Edition, featuring a week-long series of free exciting activities and events for children and their families. The beloved summer event program, Tykes Tuesday, is making a seasonal comeback with a cool twist for the winter break.

Buffalo, NY - In partnership with New York State Assemblyman Pat Burke, the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is opening for free admission from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on the first Wednesday of each month through 2024. This brand-new series of events called, Community Nights, will welcome visitors and partners from the community, old and new, to enjoy the Botanical Gardens and share in all that Buffalo and Western New York has to offer.

"Notes on a Siren"

February 9, 2024 at 7:30pm

New York, N.Y. - Join the South Street Seaport Museum and Justice Jamal Jones on February 9, 2024, at 7:30pm at Pier 17 (89 South Street), NYC. The free event will include a screening of their film essay, Notes on a Siren, which intertwines black and African spirituality and offers a thought-provoking narrative on transformation. Jones will introduce the film and La Sirène, a mermaid from Haitian Vodou.