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Rochester, NY (December 5, 2025) — With the holiday season underway and school breaks just around the corner, the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) invites families, visitors, and art lovers to explore Frontiers of Impressionism: Paintings from the Worcester Art Museum. Now one month into its run and on view through March 1, 2026, the exhibition offers a bright, colorful, and inspiring escape—perfect for entertaining visiting relatives, making memories with kids, or adding a cultural experience to seasonal celebrations.

Canandaigua, New York (December 5, 2025) - We are thrilled to announce the opening of the 2025-26 winter season at Bristol Mountain, starting tomorrow, Saturday, December 6th! With the Comet Express Chairlift ready to whisk you up the slopes, we invite all advanced skiers to enjoy the thrill of three exhilarating trails: Ursa Major, Upper Rocket, and Lower Rocket. Our opening day will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, offering a full day of adventure and excitement.

Projects Completed Through Governor’s Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition

$18 Million Provided for Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport Provides Comprehensive Upgrades to Modernize Airport Campus While Expanding Cultural and Community Spaces

$18 Million Provided for Ogdensburg International Airport Provides Modern Gateway to and from the North Country

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of two transformational airport projects in Rochester and Ogdensburg, supported by $36 million in state funding under the Governor’s $230 million Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition.

Rochester, NY (November 19, 2025) — This holiday season, the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) invites the Rochester community to celebrate the spirit of the season surrounded by art and creativity. From world-class exhibitions and family art-making workshops to shopping handcrafted local works in the museum store, MAG offers countless ways to make the holidays meaningful and memorable.

Corning, N.Y. — There’s a reason Corning, NY has been named one of “America's 30 Best Small Towns for Christmas” as well as one of the “55 Best Christmas Towns That You Need to Visit This Holiday Season” by Country Living Magazine. And why Readers Digest named Corning to its list of “16 Old-Fashioned Christmas Towns You Should Visit.”…

Rochester, NY (November 7, 2025) —The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) invites artists from across the country to apply for participation in the 2026 M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival. The annual two-day celebration will be held on August 29 and 30, 2026. For nearly 70 years, the M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival has brought together over 300 artists and thousands of visitors on the grounds of MAG to celebrate creativity and craftsmanship.

Rochester, N.Y. (Nov. 3, 2025) —Roc Holiday Village has once again been recognized among the nation’s most festive destinations, earning nominations in the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for both Best Ice Skating Rink and Best Holiday Market.

Fire & Ice Celebrations Return to Celoron, Clayton, and Watkins Glen, NY

Buffalo, NY (11/03/2025) - The Harbor Hotel Collection has announced dates for its highly anticipated Fire & Ice Celebration events, returning to its waterfront hotels in Celoron, Clayton, and Watkins Glen, New York, in early 2026. The AAA Four Diamond properties will once again transform their grounds into dazzling winter wonderlands featuring intricate ice sculptures, martini ice luges, outdoor fire pits, live entertainment, and more.

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.

Fans Invited to Popular Finger Lakes Campground for Mother’s Day Weekend NASCAR Cup Series Run

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is opening camping season early at Watkins Glen State Park next spring to welcome race fans to the Finger Lakes. The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series race rolls in for Mother’s Day weekend, a shift from its traditional August date.