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Summer Fun GuideThere Are So Many Things To Do This Summer In The Area!Fairs & Festivals | Family Activities
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Family Activities
Becker Farms & Vizcarra Vineyards
3760 Quaker Rd., Gasport, 14067 . . . . 716-772-2211
www.beckerfarms.com
Family owned for five generations, our summer festivals and u-pick fruits are fun for the whole family. Our Farm Market has ice cream, gifts and homemade baked goods. Vizcarra Vineyards and Becker Brewing Co. are open daily for wine and beer sampling
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Brown's Berry Patch
14264 Roosevelt Hwy. (Rte. 18), Waterport, 14571 . . . . 682-5569
Open Daily 9am-8pm. Come on out to the farm for country fun! The whole family can grab a wagon and venture out to pick your own Strawberries, Cherries, Raspberries and Blueberries. There's Barnyard Adventure for Children and Adults, Birthday Parties, Specialty Foods, Gifts, Ice Cream & Subs, too!
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Fisher-Price Toystore
636 Girard Ave., E. Aurora, 14052 . . . . 716-687-5151
Come visit the Fisher-Price Toystore, a fun place to discover! You'll find Fisher-Price and Mattel products including Power Wheels and licensed items. Check out the different weekly specials and look for incredible unadvertised specials storewide. The helpful staff can guide you to that perfect gift or help you sign up for our Baby Shower Registry. Call to hear about our specials and upcoming events
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Gates Recreation & Parks Department
1605 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY 14624. . . . . 247-6100
www.gaterecparks.org
Enjoy special events, activities, and parks for the entire family. Join us for Summer Concerts, a Family Ice Cream Social, the Amazing Family Race, trips, camps and our annual Summer Celebration.
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Green Acre Farms
3460 Latta Rd., Greece, 14612 . . . . 234-0252
June is STRAWBERRY time! Pick-Your-Own STRAWBERRIES at our West Wind Farm located at 930 Manitou Rd. BLUEBERRY picking in July, followed by APRICOTS, PEACHES and NECTARINES in August. Please call for picking hours and check out our website. Bring the whole family and PICK-YOUR-OWN farm-fresh fruit!
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Lollypop Farm, Human Society of Greater Rochester
99 Victor Rd. Fairport, 14450 223-1330
www.lollypop.org
Need something fun and educational for the kids? Lollypop Farm is much more than a place to adopt a new pet. With exhibits and learning opportunities for young and old alike, our Fairport location is the perfect destination to learn about different aspects of animals, animal care, and the values of kindness, responsibility, compassion and respect. Plus you’ll meet cats, dogs, rabbits, cows, horses, sheep, goats, emu, geese, pigs and more! Admission is free; wish list donations accepted.
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Long Acre Farms
1342 Eddy Rd., Macedon, 14502 . . . . 315-986-4202
Open daily. Farm Market, Ice Cream Shop, Gemstone Panning, Jumping Pillow, Amazing Maize Maze, Birthday Parties, Moonlight Mazes, Back 40 Fun and NEW JD Wine Cellars tasting room. We also cater company picnics and private parties in the Big Red Barnand host school field trips. Fun for all ages
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Rochester Red Wings
at Frontier Field, One Morrie Silver Way, Rochester, 14608 . . . . 423-WING (9464)
Don't miss all the action this summer at Frontier Field, home of the Red Wings (Triple-A Affiliate of the Minnesota Twins). Fireworks every Friday night and most Saturday nights; check our website
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Rochester Rhinos
460 Oak St., Rochester, 14608 . . . . 227-2020
http://www.rhinossoccer.com ~ http://www.dougmillersoccer.com
Enjoy soccer fun by taking the family out for a home game! Little Spikes is Doug Miller Rochester Rhinos program for young children ages 4-7 (both boys and girls.) During the five two-hour sessions, kids will be introduced to the fun of soccer, skill drills, and games. Plus, kids will get a free DMRRA soccer ball and t-shirt. 9-11am. Programs are offered in Victor, Chili, Fairport, Webster and at Total Sports Experience. Call for details!
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Roseland Waterpark
250 Eastern Blvd., Canandaigua, 14424 . . . . 396-2000
Splash Factory, for those under 48", is the playground of every kid's dreams with six small waterslides, twelve water cannons, a 500 gallon bucket that dumps every minute and more! Spacious, covered lounging area for parents. Two+ lifeguards always on duty; lifejackets always available free of charge to our guests
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Santa's Workshop at North Pole, NY
(on Whiteface Mountain), Rte. 431/325 Whiteface Memorial Hwy., North Pole, 12997 . . . . 518-946-2211
Where childhood memories live! It's always Christmas at Santa's Workshop. Visit the real Santa at his village and experience this unique theme park specializing in fun for the young and the young at heart or attend a Yuletide Family Weekend. For more information visit our website or call.
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Seabreeze Park
4600 Culver Rd., Rochester, 14622 . . . . 323-1900
Give your family all the fun and excitement of more than 70 great attractions at Seabreeze. You'll find thrilling adult rides and classic family rides - plus some cool kiddie rides too. Then there's Raging Rivers, a whole water park full of liquid fun for everyone. Plus, check out great games to play, favorite summertime foods to eat and live shows to watch and enjoy
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Springdale Farm
Operated by Heritage Christian Services, 700 Colby St., Spencerport, 14559 . . . . 349-2090
Springdale Farm (part of Northampton Park ) provides family fun with animals, festivals and educational attractions. It is a premiere agricultural education facility open to the public featuring a robotic dairy barn, petting zoo and more!
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Watt Farms Country Market
3121 Oak Orchard Rd., Rte. 98, Albion, 14411 . . . . 589-8000
Open daily 9am - 8pm. U-Pick orchards beginning in July featuring cherries, raspberries, apricots, plums and peaches. Cherry Harvest Brunch July 3, Raspberry Harvest Brunch July 17, Peach Harvest Brunch August 7. Gift Shop, Homemade Fudge, Ice Cream, Animals and Play Area. Group Train tours welcome with reservations
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Wickham Farms
1821 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd. (Rte. 250), Penfield, 14526 . . . . 377-FARM (3276)
Jumping pillow, miniature golf and batting cages are fun for the whole family! Open daily, 10am - 9pm. Corn maze opens in August. In our barn, enjoy ice cream, sandwiches, baked goods and more. We're a great spot for birthday parties, group events and fundraisers. Check our website for details.
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Museums & Educational
1941 Historical Aircraft Group Museum, Inc.
3489 Big Tree Lane, Geneseo, 14454 . . . . 243-2100
The goal of the Group is to continue with the traditional airshow held on the turf strip at the Geneseo airport and to highlight the aircraft of the past with a focus on World War II aviation. Visit the museum and enjoy the events such as the Geneseo Airshow and the Fly-In Pancake Breakfast. More information is available website.
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Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park
One Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, 14202 . . . . 716-847-1773
The Buffalo waterfront attraction is the largest inland park of its kind in the nation. All branches of the Armed Forces are represented in the park's displays. Tour the decks and interiors of a guided missile cruiser, destroyer and WWII submarine. Inspect memorabilia in the museum and exhibits aboard the ships. See planes, a tank and more.
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Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, 14211 . . . . 1-866-291-6660 (toll free)
www.buffalomuseumofscience.org
Inspiring curiosity through exploration. Join the thousands of families who are treating themselves to an incredible learning experience. Free parking is available in the Museum parking lot.
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Discovery Trail
Celebrating 10 years of Ithaca's best!
Atoms to artifacts, foxes to fossils, robins to rhododendrons, sculpture to storytellers--Ithaca's Discovery Trail has something for everyone! Cayuga Nature Center, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Cornell Plantations, The History Center in Tompkins County, Johnson Museum of Art, Museum of the Earth at PRI, Sciencenter, Tompkins County Public Library.
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Explore & More Children's Museum
300 Gleed Ave., E. Aurora, 14052 . . . . 716-655-5131
Spark your kids' creativity, curiosity and imagination at a special museum designed JUST for kids. With 5000+ square feet of hands-on exhibits and fun, Explore & More is a great family adventure
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Ganondagan State Historic Site
1488 State Rte. 444, Victor, 14564 . . . . 924-5848
Spark your kids' creativity, curiosity and imagination at a special museum designed JUST for kids. With 5000+ square feet of hands-on exhibits and fun, Explore & More is a great family adventure
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George Eastman House
900 East Ave., Rochester, 14607 . . . . 271-3361 x232
GEH Summer (week-long) Workshops for Kids begin Monday, June 28 and run through Friday, September 3, 2010. Kids (in age-specific groups) take pictures with digital and other cool cameras, use photo-editing tools, and create custom masterpieces. Each week brings different hands-on activities around the Museum, in the darkroom, and in the computer lab. Campers receive a take-home CD with all their creations. Registration is required. Ages 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12.
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Granger Homestead & Carriage Museum
295 N. Main St., Canandaigua, 14424 . . . . 585-394-1472
Step back in time when you take a guided tour of the 1816 Federal-style mansion, an 1820’s law office and western New York's largest antique carriage collection. Open June through mid-October; closed Mondays. Carriage and sleigh rides throughout the year. Available for private events year-round.
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Medina Railroad Museum
530 West Ave., Medina, 14103 . . . . 798-6106
Largest RR & Toy Train Museum in NYS at Medina, NY. Train rides on select dates.
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Memorial Art Gallery
500 University Ave., Rochester, 14607 . . . . 473-7720 or 473-6152 (TDD)
www.mag.rochester.edu - www.mag.rochester.edu/creativeworkshop
Family-friendly programs year 'round, including the Creative Workshop, Family Days and family friendly gallery tours. Visit MAG for the annual Clothesline Festival September 10 and 11, 2011 featuring Creative Workshop Open House where you can learn about classes for children, adults, and teens, see jewelry and clay demonstrations, enjoy a painting activity, and get $5 off your next class.
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New York Museum of Transportation
6393 East River Rd., Rush, 14586 . . . . 533-1113
Electric trolley rides depart every half hour throughout the day. No reservations needed. Trains, large model railroad, highway and horse-drawn vehicles, photo exhibits, gallery and gift shop. Includes Rochester and Genesee Valley Railroad Museum with country station, exhibits and railroad equipment. Open Sundays only, 11am-5pm. Weekday group tours by appointment.
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RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium
657 East Ave., Rochester, 14607 . . . . 697-1945 (Box Office)
Discover new worlds in an expanded summer show schedule: Double-feature Giant-screen Films with CineMuse High-def Programs ("Dolphins," "Ring of Fire," and " Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs"); Star Shows ("My Planets," "Saturday Sun, Moon and Stars," and "A Trip to Saturn"); Saturday Night Laser (featuring Dave Matthews, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and The Beatles), and free Telescope Viewing on Saturday nights.
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Rochester Museum & Science Center
657 East Ave., Rochester, 14607 . . . . 271-4320
Fun, hands-on discovery experiences stimulate broad community interest and understanding of science and technology. Check out the new exhibit, out June 15th, "Energize it," along with "Light Here | Light now," "Flight to Freedom: Rochester's Underground Railroad," "Expedition Earth," and many more.
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Seneca Park Zoo
2222 Saint Paul St., Rochester, 14621 . . . . 336-7200
Seneca Park Zoo is your family's resource for fun with Summer Camp programs for kids in Preschool through age 12. Topics include: "Wild World of Shapes and patterns" "Fur, Feathers and Scales, Oh My!" "Junior Zoologist,"Most Extreme Animals" and many more. Don't forget to join us on Night at the Zoo, too!
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Strong National Museum of Play
One Manhattan Square, Rochester, 14607 . . . . 263-2700
Experience more that 150,000 square feet of interactive, intergenerational fun. Step onto Sesame Street, visit the Berenstain Bears, meet American Comic Book heroes, relive childhood memories in the National Toy Hall of Fame, immerse yourself in a lush tropical garden with 800 free-flying butterflies and more!
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Parks & Nature Centers
RMSC Cumming Nature Center
6472 Gulick Rd., Naples, 14512 . . . . 374-6160
Explore the outdoors with your family. Hike six miles of groomed gentle trails through woods and wetlands. Bring your lunch to enjoy in the Visitors Center where restrooms are available. Children will enjoy Lead Frog Pond, a play space with over-sized frogs, turtles, tadpoles, and lily pads that make a make-believe pond. Check website for fun summer programs including Honeybee, Wilderness Walks, Serendipity Walks, and more.
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Tinker Nature Park & Hansen Nature Center
1525 Calkins Rd., Henrietta, 14467 . . . . 359-7044
naturecenter@henrietta.org - http://tinkernaturepark.blogspot.com ~ http://sites.google.com/site/hansennaturecenter/home
Park includes Tinker Homestead and Farm Museum. Park open Monday-Sunday sunup to sundown. Nature Center open Tuesday-Saturday 9am-4pm. Closed Sunday, Monday and Holidays. Homestead by appointment. Call or visit our website for events and park information.
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