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In honor of Veteran’s Day, this event is free for all active and retired military personnel

Ticonderoga, N.Y. (October 29, 2025) – Join Fort Ticonderoga for a one-day REAL TIME REVOLUTION® living history event on Saturday, November 8^th to salute veterans service in the defense of the United States, beginning with the first citizen-soldiers of 1775.

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Lewiston, NY –  Legendary rock band O.A.R. has announced the O.A.R. Three Decades Tour, an expansive tour across North America will play the Artpark Amphitheater, in Lewiston NY, on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 6:30PM w/special guests Gavin DeGraw and KT Tunstall. …

Niagara Falls, NY (October 31, 2025) - The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has named "Niagara Virtual,” the exciting and gamified Virtual Reality (VR) adventure at Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours’ new home in Niagara Falls, as a finalist for the group’s Brass Ring award for the “Best New Product” in the Family Ride/Attraction category in the world!

The finalist designation was announced by Frontgrid, the Wales-based company that developed and oversaw fabrication of “Niagara Virtual” through its ParadropVR subsidiary. Frontgrid has been recognized for its creative and technical excellence by numerous professional associations worldwide since 2017.

Saturday, November 29, 2025

“Horn of Plenty” - A Cornucopia of Music Celebrating the Creatures and Cultures of This Glorious Earth

Litchfield, CT – The Paul Winter Consort will present their first-ever Thanksgiving concert at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave., NYC, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2025. This concert marks the Consort’s first holiday event in the Cathedral since 2019.

Exclusive immersive ultimate fan experience exhibit will feature the set and items from the iconic Long Island family comedy show

Stony Brook, NY — The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will open its brand new exclusive exhibit—Everybody Loves Raymond: Celebrating 30 Years—on November 28^th at 11am at its Stony Brook location at 97 Main Street. The exhibit will feature the 70-foot-wide set from the show’s 30^th anniversary TV special that will air on CBS in November. This set has never been on display in public.

Seasonal Experiences Include Ice Skating Beneath the Brooklyn Bridge, Neighborhood-wide Video Projections, Two Festive Markets, Dazzling Light Displays, a Construction Cone Tree and More

Brooklyn, NY (October 29, 2025) – Team Dumbo (the Dumbo Business Improvement District) once again transforms into one of New York City’s prime outdoor holiday destinations starting on November 8, 2025, serving as the neighborhood-wide site of festive, family-friendly activities.

$287,200 in visitor contributions have improved campground and day-use experiences 

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) today announced 15 grant recipients for its campground and day-use improvement initiative, the Enhanced Visitor Experience (EVE) program. The new EVE program empowers campers and day-use visitors to play an active role in improving their favorite state parks across New York by making donations during the reservation process. Funds are pooled and up to $10,000 can be distributed to various projects throughout the state parks system to support small but impactful campsite enhancements.

Greenwich, NY – We’ve got Christmas on our minds, and you should too, because the Greenwhich Annual Holiday Lighted Tractor Parade is back for its 13th year! Save the date now to ensure you don’t miss this year's spectacular parade. 

Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 6 pm, the lighted tractors will be bringing some holiday cheer the streets of Greenwich. You can expect entertainment, food trucks, and exclusive 2025 Tractor Parade apparel. Bring your friends, bring your family, and kick off the holiday season with a night your family will love and surely remember. …

Rochester, N.Y. - Tickets for the seventh annual Roc Holiday Village’s Cozy Winter Igloo experience will go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, exclusively at rocholidayvillage.com.

Historic Gathering in New York City Commemorates Governor DeWitt Clinton's Original Voyage By Welcoming the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief at its Last Stop Since Leaving Buffalo on September 24

As the Erie Canal Begins its Third Century of Operation, Focus is on Maintaining a Safe, Resilient, Navigable Waterway that Supports Economic Development, Accessible Recreation, Arts and Culture, and Sustainability

Governor Kathy Hochul today marked the 200th anniversary of the opening of the original Erie Canal in New York City with the arrival of the Buffalo Maritime Center's Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief. The boat is a replica of the original vessel Governor DeWitt Clinton traveled on from Buffalo to New York City in 1825. The current voyage began September 24 in Buffalo. The Seneca Chief made 28 stops along the Erie Canal and Hudson River before ending its journey at Pier 26 at Hudson River Park in New York City on October 26.