The Beat

Thunder Ridge, Eugene Tyler Band, Blues Maneuver, and Wayne Fugate to Perform 

Highmount, NY – The New York Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) announces that Belleayre Mountain will host its annual Fall Festival Saturday and Sunday, October 8 and 9, 2022.  

The event will feature live music and dancing, German-style food and beverages, and rides on the Catskill Thunder Gondola throughout each day.

Macedon, NY – It’s that time of year again! Fall Festival Weekends are back at Long Acre Farms starting next weekend, September 17^th. Open every weekend through the end of October, there’s plenty of time to spend fall on the farm. Admission tickets are $17pp ages 3+ when purchased online. Tickets include the Amazing Maize Maze, Animal Tracks Maze, Back 40 play area, and unlimited Cow Train & Wagon Rides! Open from 10am-6pm (last entrance to the maze at 4pm).

Plus, the Return of the Popular Dining and Membership Programs

Darien Center, N.Y. ─ August 25, 2022 ─ Six Flags Darien Lake, the Thrill Capital of New York, today announced the launch of the 2023 Six Flags Seasonal Pass and Annual Membership programs along with a robust lineup of special events during the 2023 season. New offerings create endless opportunities for fun all season long.

The Only Dinosaur Exhibit in Central New York

Syracuse, NY (August 9, 2022) - Travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs as you enter Central New York's only permanent life-sized dinosaur exhibit; Honest Engine Films presents Dino Zone, sponsored by Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, a newly renovated exhibit reopening on August 12, 2022, at the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST).   

With moving, lifelike dinosaurs created in collaboration with paleontologists, learn what life was like on Earth more than 65 million years ago.

Come early for a pre-show art-making activity for kids!

Saratoga Springs, NY (July 26, 2022) — The Tang Teaching Museum is proud to announce that Alta Havana will perform traditional Cuban music as part of the acclaimed summer concert series Upbeat on the Roof on Thursday, August 4. The music begins at 6 pm on the lawn outside the Tang. A drop-in art-making activity for kids begins at 5:30 pm.

$20 General Admission Tickets will be Available for 2 Days

Rye, N.Y. (July 28, 2022) –  Today, Playland announced a special “Christmas in July” flash sale taking place on Thursday, July 28 and Friday, July 29 to keep the fun holiday spirit going through the rest of summer.

“It’s been a fantastic summer so far and we’re looking forward to welcoming even more guests to the park through this sale. Whether you’re looking for a gift to give or just want a great deal, there’s nothing like a day at Playland to create memories that will last a lifetime,” said Ernest Blundell, General Manager of Playland. “Given that the park recently reopened in early June with new renovations, we want both old and new visitors to experience what we have to offer this season!”…

Shares hopeful stories from people living and working around the Adirondacks and interactive examples of ways to mitigate climate change 

Tupper Lake, N.Y. – The Wild Center announces the opening of “Climate Solutions,” a 3,000-square-foot interactive exhibition that explores the encouraging stories of people from across different backgrounds, generations and sectors who are building a web of climate solutions in their lives and communities. The exhibition is included with regular admission to The Wild Center. …

16,000-Square-Foot Museum Offers Engaging Exhibits and Interactive Programming for Children of All Ages

Museum Breathes New Life into Historic Landmark with Modern Facility That Expands Options for Young Families in 'Park of the Arts'  

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the grand opening of the Children's Museum at Saratoga following a $3.1 million renovation project to relocate the Museum to the historic Lincoln Bathhouse on Broadway in Saratoga Spa State Park. The fully accessible 16,000-square-foot facility is the first major public facing operation in the Lincoln Bathhouse since the 1990s. The project, which is supported by a $600,000 Empire State Development grant, as well as other public grants and private donations, joins a growing list of public-private partnerships in the park that make up the Park of the Arts initiative.

Select Wednesdays, June- August 10:30 a.m.

Utica, N.Y. - Kids of all ages are welcome at the Oneida County History Center for a history-themed story hour on select Wednesdays this summer. Created in partnership with the Utica Public Library, each story includes stories, songs, and a make-and-take activity. Story hour takes place at 10:30 a.m. on June 29, July 27, and August 24.

Latham, N.Y. – The Colonie Art League and the Friends of Pruyn House are co-sponsoring a Summer Art Camp at the Pruyn House, 207 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham, NY.  The dates are Friday, July 15, Friday, July 22, and Friday, July 29. 

This program is open to children ages 9 – 14 and runs from 10:00am – 3:00pm on the above three days.  Early registration is due by June 15 - $30 per day, or $75 for all three days.  Late registration after June 15 - $40 per day or $90 for all three days. …