FEATURED EVENTS

Join us at the 2026 Great New York State Fair! In the heart of New York, the 13-day Great New York State Fair is a celebration of delicious food, captivating exhibits, exciting entertainment, and unforgettable fun. As the oldest and most affordable state fair in the United States, it features a diverse array of animals, hundreds of attractions, thrilling midway rides, and performances by top entertainers. Whether you're a local, a visitor from across the country, or traveling from around the world, this iconic event offers something for everyone to enjoy.

Make your way to the Whirlpool Area at Niagara Falls State Park anytime between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM for a variety of fun activities! This is a passive program. You may show up anytime between 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Meet at the Main Pavillion in the Whirlpool Area (Previously Whirlpool State Park) at Niagara Falls State Park. Registration is required on Eventbrite.Com

Enjoy the premier festival that celebrates all things nature and environment in WNY! Crafts for kids, live animals, hands-on activities, food, and more! The NFTA Parks Adventure Bus is offering free transportation from the main terminal in Buffalo to the festival. Activities Include: Kid’s Scavenger Hunt (with a prize!), Rescue Turtles, Make Bean and Clay Mosaics, Test your birding skills at the Spotting Scope Station, fun activities provided by 20+ partner organizations, including face painting, Musical entertainment, and more!

Say goodbye to summer and hello to fall during a walk in the woods. We will explore the changes taking place in our forests and ponds as the weather gets colder and the leaves start to turn.

Join us Thursday, September 10, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Farmcraft Brewery in Wyoming County, less than 8 miles from East Aurora and within the Western New York Wildway. Enjoy live music from local Americana band Tough Old Bird, a delicious farm-to-table buffet with meat, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, and a beautiful setting surrounded by working farmland and scenic countryside. This family-friendly evening is a chance to connect with fellow conservation supporters and celebrate another year of protecting the forests, farms, and wetlands that make Western New York extraordinary. Every ticket purchased helps the Western New York Land Conservancy permanently protect these special places for future generations.

Get ready for an old-fashioned fall festival with games, rides, music, food, raffles, and MORE! Rides and games will be provided by Knox's Great American Midway.

Kidz City’s Fall/Winter Sale is headed to Minnett Hall at the Dome Arena in Henrietta Sept 4–6. Shop Rochester’s largest kids/teens consignment sale and gear up for back‑to‑school + the cold months ahead.

For 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls and their families. Come tour our beautiful building, meet students, faculty and staff, coaches and current parents. Learn more about academic, athletic and extracurricular opportunities including the International Baccalauerate Diploma Program and the M&T Bank Women in Leadership & Business Academy. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Appointments will open up by September 1. Questions? Call the Admissions Office at 834-2101 ext. 311.

Come browse hundreds of gently used books at the threshing barn — and take a tour of the historic Hull House while you’re here! Bring a reusable bag and fill it with great reads. Most books are just $1–2!