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Skaneateles, N.Y. - Skaneateles' Antique and Classic Boat Show, now in its 45th year, returns to Clift Park July 28-30. Hours are 3 p.m. to dusk Friday, 9 a.m. to dusk Saturday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.

The show, hosted by the Finger Lakes Chapter (FLC) of the Antique and Classic Boat Society and the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, draws exhibitors from throughout New York state, the East Coast, the Midwest and Canada.

Tickets on sale Fri., Jul. 14

Waterloo, N.Y. – Two shows have been added to del Lago Resort & Casino’s fall lineup: Comedian Dane Cook will take the Vine Showroom stage Fri., Oct. 6; and Emo Orchestra – a unique musical experience dedicated to the emo punk rock genre – will perform Sat., Oct. 21. Both shows take place at 8:00 p.m., and tickets go on sale this Fri., Jul. 14 at 10:00 a.m.

Curbstone Festival Has Surprises in Store—and on the Sidewalks

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Skaneateles, N.Y. - Skaneateles’ Curbstone Festival and Sidewalk Sales return July 20-22 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!”…

Project Includes 90,000 Square-Foot Addition Featuring a New Welcome Atrium, Multiple Interactive Exhibits, Outdoor Plaza Areas, Parking Garage and Much More

Investment Complements "Finger Lakes Forward" - The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of a $75 million expansion project at The Strong National Museum of Play in the heart of downtown Rochester. More than a city-block long, The Strong features hands-on, dynamic, interactive exhibit spaces. The final piece of the project — a 90,000 square-foot addition to the Finger Lakes region's top tourist attraction features many other amenities including a new welcome atrium with interactive displays, colorful wayfinding, state-of-the-art, efficient check-in, security, and first aid service areas.

Mumford, N.Y. – Genesee Country Village & Museum welcomes visitors to kick off the summer season with the living history museum’s annual Independence Day Celebration on Tuesday, July 4, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. With a 19th-century-style parade, a moving Naturalization Ceremony, musical performances, pie eating contest, and more – there’s no better place to celebrate the birth of our nation.

Auburn, NY (June 27, 2023) – Pre-teens and teens can stay creative this summer by taking exciting afternoon Art Camp sessions at Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn. A few spots are available in three camps for students aged 11 to 15.

A Deep Dive into Color meets 1 to 4 p.m. July 24-28, 2023. Teens will study color theory and the principles of design while using graphite pencil, charcoal, and pen and ink drawing techniques to superimpose, layer, and interact with various colorfully painted surfaces, including paper, canvas, and kiln-fired clay.

Mumford, N.Y. – Genesee Country Village & Museum in Mumford, NY has expanded upon the popular After-Hours Tours with a new “After-Hours Adventures” monthly event series, inviting visitors to explore behind the scenes at the living history museum once the doors close for regular daily admission.

Rochester, New York (June 14, 2023) – The 20th-anniversary Edition of the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival starts Friday, June 23 and runs through Saturday July 1. The nine-day Festival will present more than 1750 legendary performers, familiar favorites, and rising stars from around the world in 300 shows at 19 venues.

For the safety and security of all the Festival is implementing some new patron safety and security policies.

Daily Train Service Offers a Safe, Convenient, Cost-Effective, and Environmentally Friendly Way to Reach Fun-Filled Event

Governor Kathy Hochul, in conjunction with Amtrak and the New York State Department of Transportation, today announced that tickets are now on sale for direct train service to and from this summer's Great New York State Fair - one of the largest summer tourist attractions in the Empire State. The daily train service provides Amtrak customers and Fair visitors with a safe, convenient and environmentally sustainable option to reach one of New York State's premier summer events and take in all that the Fair has to offer, including top musical performances, agricultural exhibits, fun games and delicious food.

Seneca Falls, NY— Women’s Rights National Historical Park (NHP) is pleased to announce Convention Days 2023, July 21-23.  Convention Days has long been a signature event in Seneca Falls focusing on the revolutionary 1848 Seneca Falls Women’s Rights Convention through art, scholarship, and public engagement. Convention Days 2023 commemorates the 175^th anniversary of the first women’s rights convention. …