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The world famous attraction is inviting the public to share their “sweetest ice cream memory” for a chance to win free admission 

New York, N.Y. (JUNE 30, 2022) -- In celebration of National Ice Cream Day (NICD) Museum of Ice Cream is spreading the love of ice cream! To honor their favorite day, MOIC is giving out 1,000 free tickets across all locations, during a “Sweetest Ice Cream Memory” campaign on social media. Ice cream fans who follow @museumoficecream on Instagram will be asked to share their sweetest ice cream memory on the corresponding posts for the chance to win a pair of tickets for a future visit to the experium. …

Saratoga Springs, NY (June 28, 2022) — The Tang Teaching Museum’s acclaimed summer concert series Upbeat on the Roof begins Thursday, July 7, with a gospel performance by one of the region’s most-beloved groups Heavenly Echoes. The concert begins at 6 pm on the lawn outside the Tang. New this year, the Tang features a drop-in art-making table for kids beginning at 5:30 pm.

Lewiston, NY (June 28, 2022) – Tedeschi Trucks Band – the Grammy winning 12-piece rock and soul band headed by Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi – has partnered with Artpark and Osteria 166 / Stockthefreezer.com to host a food drive at their upcoming concert in Lewiston, NY on July 12 to benefit FeedMore WNY.

Concert goers are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations. Collection boxes will be located at the upper and lower gate entrances from 3pm to 8pm. …

"Homegrown with Pride - Steeped in Tradition"

Historic Fair returns to Batavia, NY July 23-30

Batavia, N.Y. – The Genesee County Fair, one of the longest consecutively running county fairs in New York State, returns for its 182nd year at the Genesee County Fairgrounds. This year’s fair will take place Jul. 23-30, 2022 with its Midway open every day of the event. Admission is free and parking is just $10 per carload, making it an affordable event for the family.  

Run 100% by volunteers, the Genesee County Fair continues to grow. Over the eight days, spanning two weekends, attendees will enjoy nightly live music, classic fair foods, meet and greets with animals and a Midway courtesy of Hammerl Amusements. During Kids Days (Jul. 23, 27 and 30), ride wristbands for kids aged 16 and under are only $15. …

Orange County, N.Y. (June 28, 2022) – Celebrate Independence Day all weekend in Orange County, N.Y., with fireworks, fairs and history punctuated by the blast of a real cannon. With July 4^th falling on a Monday, the celebration of our nation’s birth begins on Friday and continues for four days.

“Orange County, N.Y. is the perfect place to let your patriotism shine, with spectacular fireworks and history lessons that bring the past to life!” said Amanda Dana, Director of Orange County Tourism & Film. “Come for the day, or better yet, stay for the weekend! See for yourself all the fun Orange County has to offer!…

Skaneateles, N.Y. -- Ready, set, shop! And prepare to be wowed. Skaneateles’ Curbstone Festival and Sidewalk Sales return July 21-23 along Genesee, Jordan and Fennell streets. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. “Curbstone is one of Skaneateles’ iconic traditions,” says Hilary Fenner, executive director of the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce. “The streets come alive with unique offerings, while children are enchanted by balloon art and juggling. Everyone has the best time!”…

Saturday, July 2, 4pm To 10pm

Queensbury, NY---Kick off the 4^th of July weekend at West Mountain this Saturday, July 2^nd, with our first Music on the Mountain Summer Concert! The event is the first of a two-part concert series and will feature live music, vendors, activities, and fireworks.

Free July Programs at Staatsburgh State Historic Site; July 4, 9 And 17, 1:00pm

Staatsburg, N.Y.  (6/23/22) – In recognition of Independence Day, Staatsburgh State Historic Site will be offering their program “Slavery, Segregation & Staatsburgh,” exploring themes of race, freedom, and citizenship, based on recent research into Staatsburgh’s history. Join Historic Interpreter Zachary Veith for a conversation about the long path from enslavement to freedom taken by Black men, women, and children within the context of the Staatsburgh estate, built by the son of a signer of the Declaration of Independence. In addition to this special program, the site will be open for mansion tours on July 4.

Featured rare Revolutionary War Artifacts on Exhibit and a Special Event Weekend

Ticonderoga, N.Y. - Fort Ticonderoga will celebrate Independence Day with special events and programming during the holiday weekend, July 2-4, 2022. Experience the American Revolution on the very ground on which the fight for liberty occurred, with museum staff and costumed interpreters recreating and exploring the events of the year 1777. Guests will follow the footsteps of the Continental Army and see first-hand the struggle for freedom.

June 21 - July 10

Rochester, N.Y., June 23, 2022—The George Eastman Museum has announced that its popular Eastman Entertains: At the Movies, will return in 2022 and be on view from Tuesday, June 21, through Sunday, July 10. For three weeks only, a spectacular array of creatively styled table settings and floral arrangements inspired by popular motion pictures—including A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Cats, Charlotte’s Web, Cruella, and Toy Story—will be displayed in the Multipurpose Hall and select areas of the historic mansion.