Family Times July 2022

JULY 2022 20th ANNIVERSARY

FIVE TIPS FOR CAMPING AS A FAMILY TAKE A TRIP TO THE THOUSAND ISLANDS CELEBRATE NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH

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CONTENTS

JULY 2022

4 EDITOR’S NOTE

16 LOCAL FACES An Oswego mom has become an expert in frugal living.

6 FAMILY TIMES CELEBRATES 20 YEARS!

18 TOGETHER TIMES These five tips will help make

8 QUESTION

your next camping trip a success.

OF THE MONTH

20 TRAVEL

10 EDUCATOR

Take a boat tour, learn about history in the Thousand Islands.

OF THE MONTH

23 FEATURE

12 315 BULLETIN

Celebrate National Ice Cream Month at these local shops.

14 TREAT YOURSELF Pick your own blueberries at

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Baldwinsville’s Reeves Farms.

A D V E R T I S E R ’ S I N D E X Canterbury Stables..............................................................19 H. Lee White Maritime Museum.................................... 22 Harborfest.............................................................................15 Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY.................15 Inlet of NY...............................................................................5 Joan Condlin School of Dance........................................ 22 La Fleur de Beauté.................................................................9

26 FAMILY FUN CALENDAR

Museum of the Earth..........................................................13 Mystical Acres.........................................................................9 North Syracuse Central School......................................15 Onondaga County Health...................................................2 Pediatric Associates............................................................27 Ross Park Zoo......................................................................13 Smith Housewares & Restaurant......................................5 Weiss, Savedoff & Ciccone................................................13

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THE

FROM

EDITOR When Lauren Greutman was in her mid-20s, she found herself in $40,000 worth of debt.

She visited websites, checked out books and CDs, and watched television shows, learning how to strategically pay down that debt. Today, she is a national expert on frugal living.

I recently talked to the Oswego mom about her financial journey, her website, and how she has integrated her family into her business. You can read the full interview on page 16 – and watch one of her videos about negotiating your bills.

Now that school is officially out for the summer, are you looking for family-friendly vacation (or day trip) destinations?

The Thousand Islands region is one of my favorite places to visit in New York because there is so much to do, from boat rides to museums to parks. Learn more on page 20.

Or maybe you’re hoping to go camping with your family. On page 18, Sarah Lyons shares five tips that will help make your trip go a little more smoothly (such as doing a trial run).

Rounding out our July digital issue: In honor of National Ice Cream Month, we share some places where you can get the sweet treat in Central New York (page 23); I visit Reeves Farms for this month’s Treat Yourself column (page 14); and Janelle Davis talks to Adam Carlin, the director of learning and engagement at the Everson Museum of Art, in this month’s Educator of the Month feature (page 10).

Thank you for reading!

20th ANNIVERSARY THE PARENTING GUIDE OF CENTRAL NEW YORK

JULY 2022 | ISSUE NO. 241

GENIUSES AT WORK PUBLISHER/OWNER William Brod EDITOR IN CHIEF Courtney Kless CourtneyK@familytimescny.com CONTENT DIRECTOR Steve Guglielmo PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Karley Harmon CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER Karley Harmon GRAPHIC DESIGNER Renate Wood CONTRIBUTORS Neil Davis Jr., Tammy DiDomenico, Eileen Gilligan, Molly Morgan, Janelle Davis, Laura Livingston Snyder, Christy Perry Tuohey, Natalie Davis SALES MANAGER Tim Hudson (ext. 201) ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS Lesli Mitchell (ext. 204) LMitchell@familytimescny.com Anne DeSantis (ext. 203) ADesantis@familytimescny.com CONTROLLER Chris Burton (ext. 202) CBurton@familytimescny.com ADDRESS

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INSIDE Family Times is 20! To celebrate, we are choosing an article from our archive each month – including the one on page 6 from the July 2003 issue. And make sure to check out our upcoming issues for more anniversary content!

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VACATION DAZE Surviving a summer trip with kids requires a healthy dose of humor

BY MAGGIE SIMONE

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t’s that time of year again. Time to take off from work and relax with your family. Vacation time.

It’s amazing how the concept has changed over the years.

When we are kids, vacation means no school. Period. In college, it means no school plus group trips to go crazy in places where people will never see us again. When we become grown-ups, it means spending a year planning how to spend our week off.

Then we get married and have kids. Now there are two people deciding what to do with one week off. Two people, I might add, who can’t always agree on what day it is. We have kids in different stages of abilities, interests and attention span, and come to think of it, spouses who are the same way.

Should the vacation be alone or with the kids? Home or away?

Water or mountain? Theme park or grandparents’ house? Home doing day trips or home cleaning the yard? Away with lots of activities or away doing nothing? Would the kids do better in an airplane, on a train, or in a car? Do we bring the dog or board him?

Vacations not only don’t relieve my stress anymore, they multiply it.

Now that I have some experience under my belt, however, I can share some ideas for various vacation options and helpful child-travel tips so when the time comes, you’ll feel a little more in control, a little more sane. Take your time, and take notes. Vacations are supposed to be fun, darn it, and we’re going to make them fun. I don’t care how hard it is.

The first type of vacation is The Getaway. It’s my personal favorite and features a remote island where it’s 80 degrees and sunny with only five other people around, all wearing uniforms and saying, “What can I get you”? I’ve experienced this exactly once in my life, on my honeymoon. It was exquisite. It was also before children.

Our next vacation was the “Let’s go somewhere new and spend every minute of every day doing different things so that by the time we get back to the hotel the kids will be too tired to watch a video and by the end we’ll be so tired and sick of each other that work will actually look good” vacation. I’m pretty sure I enjoyed myself; I just can’t remember any of it. When I try, my head explodes.

We’ve also experimented with option three, the Day Tripper vacation. We do one activity per day that we wouldn’t ordinarily do during the week, both with and without the children. Golf, museums, movies, the possibilities are endless, and we never get bored.

I happen to enjoy these little holidays. Of course, with no visible day job, one could argue that I could do those things any time I wanted. Well, I don’t. My daughter’s trying to potty train herself.

Cut me some slack.

Then there’s the Quality Time vacation. That’s where the gainfully employed person takes a week off and stays home with the family so that together they can tackle every cleaning job and home project that’s been put off for the last several years.

These are the worst for us stay-at-home people, because it’s not only not a vacation, it’s actually more work than normal. It would be like us going into our spouses’ office and saying, “Guess what!

I’m going to give you more reports to do! Won’t that be fun?’ Yes, a real hoot, dear. Thanks for nothing.

After you’ve decided where to go, it takes some advance planning to make the journey, if not pleasant, bearable. (After traveling with small children by all three major modes of transportation, “bearable” seems to me like a good goal.) First and foremost, no matter

how you’re traveling, remember your objectives: peace and sanity.

The children will be happier if they’re occupied, and you’ll be happier if the children are occupied. “He touched me!” gets very old on a 12-hour trip. Heck, it gets old on a trip to the grocery store. So, consider these necessities: The Bag-O-Goodies: This can be a backpack or lunchbox filled with a variety of attention-grabbing treats. Include a new box of crayons, pad of paper, coloring book, handheld games, books, lollipops, stickers, etc. Make one for each child, unless you think that an enclosed space with no escape is actually a good time to teach the value of sharing.

DVD/VCR player: One of the newer electronic travel accouterments, I’ve met parents who will not travel without them. Pop in your children’s favorite movie and, voila, captive audience. Some players are equipped for video games, and they can be rented at many airports if you’re flying.

Snacks: These can include diced fruit or cheese, crackers, cookies, or anything else that can fit and stay fresh in little bags or plastic containers. From experience, I would say that chocolate is probably not a good idea.

Drinks: Water bottles are particularly handy, especially if they have a closeable spout. Sippy cups are also good, depending on the child’s age and/or propensity for throwing his drink. Juice boxes can be tricky since most parents know that with one wrong grab of the container, your child is wearing it.

Wipes: ‘Nuff said.

Accessible diapers and a change of clothes: See “Wipes.”

For car travel, I would also recommend a travel tray. Sold at many stores that carry children’s car seats and accessories, these trays give your child a built-in table on which to draw, color, eat, vomit, etc.

Also pack some sing-along music. While enough to drive a parent batty, children’s songs are a hoot to sing with your kids. Children just love them, and they serve the added purpose of teaching parents the correct words. If you choose to borrow some CDs from the local library, just be sure the due date is after you return from vacation.

Even if traveling by plane, don’t forget the car seat. You’ll need it on the other end if you plan to do any driving. It’s also a good idea to bring it on the airplane. It’s safer, of course, but it also can lull your child into thinking she’s just in a really big car and therefore will quell any desire to run up and down the aisles.

Pack some gum in your bag of goodies. It will help with the ear-popping issue, while pacifiers help the younger set deal with it.

Throw in a deck of playing cards, too. With built-in trays and your child sitting next to you, cards are an easy activity in an airplane.

Just don’t get upset when your child wins. Nobody likes a sore loser.

So, for starters, you’ll need backpacks, DVD player, videos, diapers, wipes, snacks, drinks, games, toys, books, Kleenex, car seats, gum, music, trays, and of course, more wipes. And then you’ve got your sunscreen, bug spray, antihistamine, Tylenol, pool and/or beach toys, clothing, favorite pillow and/or other sleep necessities, potty chair, and more wipes.

I’m going to put my feet up now and pretend I’m on that beach with nice people offering me lemonade. I have to relax.

You see, we’re on vacation next week.

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Adam Carlin, Director of Learning and Engagement at the Everson Museum of Art

By Janelle Davis 1. What is your art/education background and what are you doing now?

Growing up, I was a classically trained painter and sculptor. I spent time studying at the Art Students League in Manhattan.

I learned a lot from my mother, who was a professional portrait painter while raising me. I got my undergraduate degree in sculpture at California College of the Arts. After two years, I took a break from my studies and backpacked throughout Asia and the Middle East. This experience really helped to inform my practices as an artist, an educator, and a person. Part of that time included studying at Kyoto Seika University in Kyoto. After that, I worked in a variety of models of arts’ organizations.

I owned a gallery space in Oakland, Calif. that focused on experimental and participatory art practices. Behind the gallery was a school that I founded, called Art Maker Avenue, which allowed the public to participate with the artwork and artists by learning from them. This really set me on the path of being an educator. And it was really about access – how can the public access this content? Education was the key, and it set me on a path to find new and innovative ways to do this.

I was also curating exhibitions and pub10

lic programs independently at sites around the Bay Area, including the Mondavi Center at UC Davis and the ZERO1 Museum. I got my MFA in art and social practice at Portland State University. I also founded an organization called Creek Colleges that set up schools on the banks of watersheds that were going through active restoration.

Recently, I was the director of community engagement at the College of Visual and Performing Arts at the University of North Carolina Greensboro and director of the university’s off-campus contemporary art center, which I founded. Through this role I supported faculty and students in community engaged teaching, service, and research. I designed projects that connected the university to the community. Now, I find myself at the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse!

2. Tell us more about your role as Director of Learning and Engagement.

As Director of Learning and Engagement at the Everson Museum of Art, I am responsible for running the Learning and Engagement Department that focuses on a variety of things. One of them is to create educational curriculum and initiatives related to our permanent collection and

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exhibitions that inspire lifelong learning for youth and adults. Another is to connect the museum to the community through dynamic partnerships, civic initiatives, and public programs.

3. What type of art activities do you provide to engage our community?

The Everson currently has a variety of art activities available for the community.

Our brand new 2022 Everson Summer Art Camp is an immersive program that offers campers a chance to dive into an array of artistic mediums and disciplines while making friends and having fun. Students can take classes in ceramics, mural making, improv, entrepreneurship, and more. We also host weekly Food Truck Fridays, City Markets on second Sundays, Free Community Days, a summer Yoga series, ongoing adult workshops in a variety of topics and disciplines such as Resin-Casting and wine tasting, and ongoing docent-led tours of our incredible exhibitions.

To read the full interview, visit family timescny.com.

Janelle Davis is a freelance writer living in Fairmount with her family.

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Syracuse Opens Outdoor Pools

re you looking for a place to cool off this summer?

The pools at Thornden Park, Onondaga Park, Schiller Park, Kirk Park and Burnet Park are now open Monday-Saturday from noon-6 p.m. and Sunday from 1-6 p.m. Reservations are no longer required. Some of the city’s other pools (including those at McKinley Park, Wilson Park and Lincoln Park) will be closed this season due to a shortage of lifeguards.

For more information, visit syracuse.recdesk.com.

WonderWorks Syracuse Extends Hours

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amilies will now have more chances to visit WonderWorks this summer.

The attraction recently announced expanded hours: Monday-Thursday from noon-7 p.m.; Friday-Saturday from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday from noon-6 p.m.

“Whoever said learning can’t be fun has clearly never been to WonderWorks! We strive to provide educational yet exciting activities for students of all ages,” said Jon Cascella, general manager, in a press release. “Come on in from the unpredictable CNY weather and have some fun. It’s going to be a great summer!”

For more information, visit wonderworksonline.com/ destiny.

Area Girl Scouts Wrap Up 2022 Cookie Program

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“The Girl Scout Cookie Program helps local troops raise crucial funds used to further enhance their Girl Scout Leadership Experience,” said GSNYPENN CEO Julie Dale in a press release. “Our girls achieved their cookie program goals despite challenges beyond their control and those created by the pandemic. Their success is a testament to their entrepreneurial and leadership skills, and the continued support of their families, friends, and communities.”

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re you hoping to catch an outdoor performance with your family this summer?

Symphoria’s free summer concert series will visit several towns around Central New York, including Auburn (July 3); Hamilton (July 7); Oswego (July 8); Fayetteville (July 9); and Rome (July 30).

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Treat Yourself Pick your own blueberries at Baldwinsville’s Reeves Farms | BY COURTNEY KLESS

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aldwinsville’s Reeves Farms has a long history – it was founded more than a century ago.

Karin Reeves is part of the fifth generation of her family to work on the farm.

“My ancestors came over here in the late 1800s from England. It was totally different then,” she said. “Not the same type of farm, not the same scale, different mix of things that they grew, but someone from my family has been farming here since the late 1800s.”

Today, Reeves Farms offers u-pick strawberries (June) and blueberries (July-early August). You can also purchase them at its farm stand on Route 370, along with a variety of vegetables, including squash, peppers, tomatoes and sweet corn (Reeves said it is one of their top-sellers and it will be available in mid-July).

“One thing that I don’t think that many people know about is we let people buy a whole case of corn or a whole bushel of peppers, so bulk buying, at a little bit of a discount,” said Reeves. “Especially in the fall, people might want butternut squash for the whole winter. Things like that.”

Start at the farm stand – they will provide you with a bucket for picking – then take the short walk to the blueberry field. Reeves 14

Farms’ blueberries are organic, and unlike strawberries, you can stand up as you pick.

When you’re done, head back to the farm stand and pay for your blueberries, by the pound (but keep in mind, only cash and checks are accepted).

And if this is your first time picking blueberries, Reeves has a few tips.

“You’re going to be out in the sun, so bring sunscreen and a hat,” she said. “Some sneakers or closed-toe shoes are probably best, especially if it rained the day before.

I tell everybody, call before you come, just in case. You can ask, ‘How’s the picking?’

‘Should I come now?’ Blueberries will hold very well on the bush even if you don’t pick them, so there’s less urgency to come out at the beginning of the season. And 90% of people, when they go to pick somewhere, they get out of their car and start picking at the edge of the field. That’s what everybody does, so there are no berries there. The best thing you can do is go as far away from the parking area as you can.”

Courtney Kless is the Editor in Chief of Family Times. She lives in Camillus with her husband.

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Money Maven An Oswego mom has become an expert on frugal living

BY COURTNEY KLESS

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hen she was in her mid-20s, Lauren Greutman and her husband found themselves in $40,000 of debt.

She learned how to cut back – and is now helping other busy moms be less stressed about money.

Family Times recently talked with the Oswego mom about her financial journey, her website, and how she has integrated her family into her business.

This interview was edited for length and clarity.

1. Can you start by telling me a little more about your financial journey – and how it led you to found LaurenGreutman.com and become an expert in this area?

I was a young mom. I had my first child when I was 24 (I got married really young, at 21), and I decided to be a stay-at-home mom. I was put in charge of managing the household finances, and I did a very very poor job at it. I got us into a lot of debt (we were at $40,000 when we were 26 years old), and I had to learn how to cut back, how to get out of it, how to strategically pay down debt. So, I got really resourceful. I went online, I went on YouTube, I watched television programs, I got CDs from the library, I got books to try to learn how to cut back my spending.

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When I started seeing a huge reduction in my grocery bill as a means to get out of debt, I started teaching coupon seminars and meal planning seminars back in 2008.

The demand for those got so high that I started a website and integrated the meal planning and all of the advice about becoming debt free and budgeting in the same resource so I could put everything together for other busy moms to find the stuff I had to search for all over the place.

What does your life look like now?

I went through a divorce in 2018, and I’m a full-time single mom of four kids. I run my company, LaurenGreutman.com, full time. I have online classes, I teach seminars, I do national television, I’ve written three books. My passion is to help other busy moms gain financial peace through simple, practical strategies that they can implement in their everyday lives.

2. What the goal of your website, books, etc.?

For me, it’s to empower women that they can live the life that they want to without financial stress. I meet a lot of women that are too busy and are stressed out about their money, and they don’t know where to go or where to turn. I really break it down into simple, practical things that they can do right now to cut back on their spending,

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their grocery spending, and how to cut back on their bills, what bills to strategically negotiate right now. I give them the step-bystep so they can free up a lot of money and start paying down that debt.

Before I had kids, I was a drugs and alcohol counselor, and I was an addiction counselor. So, I take a lot of that addiction counseling mentality into my financial counseling – the underlying reasons why you can’t stick to a budget, why you are not willing to say no to certain things, and those kinds of things, to really help unstick people.

3. What are some of the topics that you have covered over the years?

I cover side hustle ideas, how to make extra money on the side. I cover how to budget. I cover ways to pay down debt. I cover meal planning. Freezer cooking techniques and strategies. I sell freezer cooking meal plans on the website, where I teach you how to create 20 freezer cooking meals for $150. I show you the step-by-step process, where I assemble them in three hours.

Those are super popular. Busy moms can have a month’s worth of dinners in their freezer. Credit scores. Ways to negotiate your bills down. Best ways to strategically grocery shop and save money on groceries.

Those kinds of things.

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4. What has been the reaction?

I have been called the Brene Brown of personal finance before. I take a holistic approach to personal finance. I also have a podcast, called the Hard Money Talks podcast, and it is dedicated to talking about the hard money conversations nobody wants to have. When I combine that with the practical steps that I offer on my website, the reaction is refreshment. ‘She gets where I’m coming from.’ ‘Thank God, somebody finally understands what I’m going through.’

Then I give them the practical steps that can help them save. By getting one of my meal plans, I can help them save $500 on their groceries this month. By having them enroll in my online course called Crash Your Debt, I show them the strategic ways to pay down their debt right now, and negotiate their bills, so they can spend $500 less this month on their bills, and free up that money to pay down debt. So many women have told me that their lives have been changed because of what I teach.

to and review...We’ve gotten free vacations before. I got to take them to Jamaica a few years ago for free by working with a reputable vacation destination. I am trying to teach them about personal finance too, and the pitfalls that I fell into, and how do I pass this onto the next generation?

6. What has been the most rewarding part for you?

Honestly, the most rewarding part for me is that as a female entrepreneur and single mom, I get to work and live my life around my kids’ schedules. I make my own schedule; I work it around my kids, around what they want and what they need…I’ve worked so hard over the past 13 years to build up this business and this company to a place where I can now have employees and build it in a way that I can be there for my kids.

As a single mom, that’s really hard to do, so I’m really grateful for that opportunity.

And that I get to help and pass on so much information to other moms that are struggling. That means a lot to me as well.

5. How have you integrated your family into your business?

7. Do you have any advice for Family Times readers?

It has changed over the years. When I started my website, my son was four, and he’s almost 17 now. They’ve been in a lot of my YouTube videos. We get invited to a lot of events and openings that we can go

I think one of the biggest things is that you need to get real with yourself. You need to get real with your spending, and you need to get real with your why: Why are you in the financial situation that you’re in

to begin with? Why do you struggle getting into debt or out of debt? Why do you struggle with budgeting? Figure out that reason.

Once you figure that out, and the reason why you want to get out of debt or why you start learning how to budget, from then on, you can write down your budget. I always tell people in my courses, look at the last three months of spending to come up with an idea of where to start with your budget and where to start with the numbers to use.

Take the average of the last three months of spending in certain categories, then you want to set a new budget every single month. I think that’s a mistake that people usually make.

Find some programs and apps that you can use. Some people like spreadsheets, some people like apps. Find the one that works for you. If you’re in a relationship or a marriage, try to get on the same page with your spouse and work together. And have hope that you can do it and find some sort of accountability partner or coach or a program that you can follow. Sometimes, it’s easier to do that than just to figure it all out by yourself.

Courtney Kless is the Editor in Chief of Family Times. She lives in Camillus with her husband.

“SO MANY WOMEN HAVE TOLD ME THAT THEIR LIVES HAVE BEEN CHANGED BECAUSE OF WHAT I TEACH.” – Lauren Greutman

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Camping Tips for Family Trips

BY SARAH LYONS

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family camping trip can be a great time to put away electronic devices, enjoy the outdoors, and create memories. Camping with kids, especially younger ones, can seem overwhelming but with these tips, families can enjoy a fun camping trip with kids of any age.

Do a trial run Before you load the car, pack up your tent, and head to the campground, it is a good idea to practice camping at home first. Set up the tent and do a trial campout in the backyard. This will give the kids a chance to get comfortable sleeping in a new environment with the safety net of going back to the house if things do not go as expected. Once you have had a successful campout in the backyard, the kids will be excited, and more comfortable, when you decide to venture a little farther from home.

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Don’t rough it Beginner campers, and those with young kids, will likely have success planning a trip to a campground that you can drive your car to directly. Most state and national parks provide electricity, water, and indoor restrooms. This experience will make for an easier and less stressful camping trip for everyone. If you are also an inexperienced camper, you may want to try a KOA or other similar situation that has a lot of varied amenities to use while on property.

Keep it simple When packing for your camping trip, try to keep things simple.

Don’t overpack when it comes to clothing, but do bring layers in case the weather gets cooler in the evening. When planning meals, choose things that are simple and enjoyable for kids. Consider

borrowing or renting camping equipment rather than buying it.

Items can always be purchased later if you decide that camping is something your family enjoys and would like to do often. Plan your arrival with plenty of daylight hours remaining so that you are not setting up camp in the dark. Remember that it may take you longer to set up because you have kids to consider as well.

Unplug One of the best parts about camping is the break from electronic devices and the distractions they create. Put the charged phones in the car for emergencies and leave the rest of your electronics at home. Many families say the best part about camping is enjoying time outdoors, with family, and away from digital distractions. Research some activities you can do in the area if your family enjoys planned ideas. These can include quick day trips in town nearby to give everyone a chance to enjoy the air conditioning during a hot afternoon. Chances are, you will find plenty to do and enjoy some quiet time outside.

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Be flexible Any time you take a trip with kids, it is important to remember to be flexible. Things may not go exactly as you planned and that is perfectly fine. Make the best of the time together, try to laugh off what doesn’t go well, and be willing to adjust the plan if things aren’t working for your family.

Spend a night (or a week) at these family-friendly camping spots!

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A Trip to the Thousand Islands The region offers boat tours, museums, parks | BY COURTNEY KLESS

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ow that school is out for the summer, are you hoping to take a trip with your family?

Located just 90 minutes from Syracuse, the Thousand Islands region offers a plethora of family-friendly

ALEXANDRIA BAY Alexandria Bay is known as the “Heart of the Thousand Islands.”

One of my favorite spots to visit is Scenic View Park. The park includes a pirate-themed playground and a swim area – or you can walk over the footbridge (it is a replica of the Thousand Islands bridge) to Casino Island. If you’re lucky, you’ll get a great view of a cargo ship (or two) passing by!

A short walk down the riverwalk, next to the hospital, is the final resting spot of the Islander, a steamship that sank in 1909 after catching on fire at the dock. Though you can’t see it from above the water (you’ll need scuba gear to explore the wreck), there is a sign that explains the history – and the area offers stunning views of Heart Island and Boldt Castle. George C. Boldt, a millionaire, began building the castle for his wife, Louise, in 1900. Sadly, she passed away months before it was finished, and construction was halted. The structures were later restored, and visitors can now tour the castle and its grounds.

Also nearby is the Cornwall Brothers Store and Museum.

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The stone building dates back to 1866 (it used to be a general store), and it is the town’s last remaining landmark from the 19th century.

Today, there are three floors of exhibits, covering topics such as the history of the Thousand Islands, International Marathon races, and notable local individuals and families.

If you’d like a closer look at Boldt Castle, check out Uncle Sam Boat Tours. They offer a variety of options, including boat rides to Boldt and Singer Castles and a tour of Millionaire’s Row, a stretch of islands with luxurious homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s.

When you’re done exploring, head downtown for shopping and a bite to eat – or catch a movie at Bay Drive-In Theatre, located just a couple miles outside of town.

CLAYTON About a 17-minute drive from Alexandria Bay is the town of Clayton.

Start at Frink Park, and take in the views of the St. Lawrence River from one of its Adirondack chairs. During the summer months, the park also hosts concerts and a farmers’ market.

Clayton is also home to three museums: Thousands Island Museum (exhibits about decoys, wood working tools and horse racing – and the Muskie Hall of Fame); the Antique Boat Museum (more than 320 boats and thousands of boating artifacts); and

Frink Park.

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IF YOU GO

Downtown Alexandria Bay. MICHAEL DAVIS PHOTO

ALEXANDRIA BAY BAY DRIVE-IN THEATRE Where: State Route 26, Alexandria Bay. More information: baydrivein.com.

BOLDT CASTLE Where: 1 Heart Island, Alexandria Bay. More information: boldtcastle.com.

CORNWALL BROTHERS STORE AND MUSEUM Where: 36 Market St., Alexandria Bay. More information: alexandriahistorical.com.

SCENIC VIEW PARK Where: 8 Fuller St., Alexandria Bay. More information: villageofalexandriabay.com.

UNCLE SAM BOAT TOURS Where: 45 James St., Alexandria Bay. More information: usboattours.com.

CLAYTON ANTIQUE BOAT MUSEUM Where: 750 Mary St., Clayton.

More information: abm.org.

CLAYTON ISLAND TOURS Where: 39611 Chateau Lane, Clayton.

More information: claytonislandtours.com.

FRINK PARK The wreck of the Islander.

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the Handweaving Museum, which is located in the Thousand Islands Art Center.

Of course, with more than 1,100 islands, there are many other places you can explore in the Thousand Islands region, but Alexandria Bay and Clayton are a great place to start!

Courtney Kless is the Editor in Chief of Family Times. She lives in Camillus with her husband.

THOUSAND ISLANDS ART CENTER AND HANDWEAVING MUSEUM Where: 314 John St., Clayton.

More information: tiartscenter.org.

End the day with a glass-bottomed boat tour to the Rock Island Lighthouse (offered by Clayton Island Tours).

Each of the four times we visited, we just spent the day, but if you’re planning a longer trip, there is plenty of family-friendly lodging in both Alexandria Bay and Clayton.

Where: 300 Riverside Drive, Clayton.

More information: villageofclayton.com.

THOUSAND ISLANDS MUSEUM Where: 312 James St., Clayton.

More information: timuseum.org.

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Sweet Scoops

Celebrate National Ice Cream Month at these area shops

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id you know July is National Ice Cream Month?

Here are some places you can enjoy the sweet treat in Central New York.

ABBOTT’S FROZEN CUSTARD Where: 4282 Fay Road, Syracuse.

More information: abbottscustard.com.

ARCTIC ISLAND & CAFE Where: 210 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse.

More information: arcticislandsyracuse.com.

BIG DIP ICE CREAM Where: 216 N. Main St., North Syracuse.

More information: bigdipicecream.com.

CHARLEE’S ICE CREAM Where: 112 Kasson Road, Camillus.

More information: charleesicecream.com.

CONEHEADS ICE CREAM Where: 646 Lenox Ave., Oneida.

More information: facebook.com/ConeheadsIce-Cream-Oneida-103490108684462.

FIFI’S ICE CREAM & SWEETS Where: 3021 James St., Syracuse.

More information: fifisicecream.com.

GANNON’S ICE CREAM Where: 1525 Valley Drive, Syracuse (Syracuse location). 4800 McDonald Road #6, Syracuse (Onondaga Hill location).

More information: gannonsicecream.com.

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KENNY’S CORNER ICE CREAM

SKAN-ELLUS DRIVE IN

Where: Suite #210, 7575 Buckley Road, Syracuse.

More information: kennyscornerice cream.com.

Where: 1659 Cherry Valley Turnpike, Skaneateles.

More information: skanellusdrivein.com.

NELSON CREAMERY Where: 2836 US Route 20, Cazenovia.

More information: facebook.com/nelson creamery.

PETER’S POLAR PARLOR Where: 3345 Milton Ave., Syracuse.

More information: peterspolarparlor.com.

PLANK ROAD ICE CREAM Where: 449 S. Main St., North Syracuse.

More information: facebook.com/PlankRoad-Icecream-Ice-Cream-115682981785757.

RUDOLPH’S SUGAR SHACK Where: 99 Genesee St., Auburn.

More information: rudolphssugarshack.com.

SNO TOP Where: 315 Fayette St., Manlius.

More information: sno-top.com.

SUNSHINE ICE CREAM Where: 3000 Belgium Road, Baldwinsville.

More information: facebook.com/Sunshine IceCreamBaldwinsville.

TAYLOR’S ICE CREAM Where: 6659 Rome-Westmoreland Road, Rome.

More information: taylorsicecreamny.com.

THE ICE CREAM STAND Where: 200 W. Water St., Syracuse.

More information: theicecreamstand.com.

THE NORTH POLE ICE CREAM SAMANTHA’S TREATS & SWEETS Where: 9 Warren St., Tully.

More information: samanthastreats.word press.com.

SCOOPS ICE CREAM SHOPPE Where: 8202 Brewerton Road, Cicero.

More information: facebook.com/ scoops13039.

Where: 620 Genesee Turnpike, Chittenango.

More information: facebook.com/TheNorth Pole315.

VICKY’S TASTY TREATS Where: 680 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool.

More information: facebook.com/VickysTasty-Treats-109388192423771.

Fruity Ice Cream Cones Recipe and photo courtesy of Hood INGREDIENTS • 6 Tbsp. white chocolate chips • 8 standard waffle cones • Red, white, and blue sprinkles, or any color you desire • 4 cups Hood® Ice Cream or Hood Frozen Yogurt, any flavor • 8 large strawberries, sliced • 1 cup fresh blueberries DIRECTIONS STEP 1 Melt the white chocolate chips in a double boiler or on low heat in a microwavable bowl, taking care to melt slowly. Dip 1 inch of the edge of each cone into the melted chocolate and roll in the sprinkles. Place in a glass until the chocolate is hard, about 10 minutes.

STEP 2 Fill each cone with ½ cup ice cream or frozen yogurt and top with fruit. Enjoy immediately or place upright in freezer until frozen, then place in a covered container and keep frozen.

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Maine Blueberry ice cream.

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Check out these other new and seasonal flavors

Here’s the Scoop ON DELCIOUS SUMMER FUN

BY BYRNE DAIRY

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ce cream season is in full swing in Central New York—and for many families, that means a weekly trip to a Byrne Dairy & Deli dip stand for a scoop of ice cream or a milkshake.

This summer, Byrne Dairy is excited to introduce three new Mighty Fine hard ice cream flavors—Chocolate Covered Cookie Dough, Maine Blueberry, and Chocolate Raspberry.

THE ULTIMATE SUMMER FLAVOR Nothing says “summertime” like Maine Blueberry ice cream. Blueberry ice cream and whole blueberries will take you back to carefree childhood summers and the taste of freshly picked blueberries.

COOKIE DOUGH GOES TO THE DARK SIDE Cookie Dough is a fan favorite, and Chocolate Covered Cookie Dough is the perfect scoop for those who prefer chocolate ice cream but also love a bite of cookie dough—the rich chocolate cookie swirl adds even more indulgent chocolatey flavor.

THE PERFECT COMBINATION For those who love the combination of chocolate and fruit, Chocolate Raspberry is a delicious treat. Creamy chocolate raspberry ice cream and crunchy chocolate flakes are perfect on a cone or in a dish— with a generous helping of hot fudge!

The three new flavors, along with 25 other Mighty Fine ice cream varieties, are produced in Syracuse at Byrne Dairy’s Ice Cream Center. All milk used to prepare the ice cream is sourced from dairy farms located in New York state!

– PERRY’S ICE CREAM – • Blueberry Cheesecake – “Cheesecake ice cream with blueberry swirls and cheesecake pieces.”

• Coffee & Donuts – “Coffee ice cream with vanilla cream swirls and donut pieces.”

But summertime fun doesn’t stop at the dip stand: Byrne also introduced two new flavors of Bigwich®. Initially launched in 2021, the Bigwich® features three times more Byrne Dairy soft serve ice cream than the traditional Cookiewich®. Ice cream lovers with big appetites can choose from the original Bigwich® (Byrne Dairy’s famous chocolate chip cookies and vanilla soft serve), Cocoa-Nilla (two double-chocolate chip cookies and vanilla soft serve) or Raspberry (two chocolate-chocolate chip cookies and Black Raspberry soft serve). Like the beloved Cookiewich®, the ingredients for the Bigwich® cookies are sourced locally, and the cookies are baked at Byrne’s Ice Cream Center using the same recipe that was developed in 1983!

For slightly smaller appetites, the Cookiewich® is available in Original, Twist, and Mint. The Bigwich® and Cookiewich® are available at all Byrne Dairy & Deli locations.

Byrne Dairy also offers over a dozen delicious Mighty Fine half gallon flavors and three varieties of sherbet. Half gallons are available at all Byrne Dairy & Deli locations and select grocery retailers.

A complete list of Mighty Fine ice cream flavors is available at byrnedairy.com/ list-of-ice-cream-flavors. To find a Byrne Dairy & Deli ice cream counter near you, visit byrnedairystores.com.

• Blue Moon – “A cosmic blue colored mystery flavor with hints of fruit, spice, and vanilla.”

For more information, visit perrys icecream.com/flavor-finder.

– STEWART’S SHOPS – • Campfire S’moreo – “Toasted marshmallow flavored ice cream with a graham cracker swirl and crushed chocolate cream cookies.”

• Peanut Butter Jelly Time – “Peanut butter ice cream complete with a strawberry swirl and a peanut butter swirl.”

• Salted Caramel Cheesecake – “Salted caramel cheesecake” ice cream “flavored with a rich salted caramel swirl and spongey cheesecake pieces.”

• Chocolate Caramel Tornado – “Chocolate and sea salt caramel ice cream with a chocolate caramel swirl and chocolate covered honeycomb pieces.”

• French Toast Roast – “Rich Colombian ice cream with a maple syrup swirl and cinnamon sugar shortbread pieces.”

• Blueberry Crumble – “French custard ice cream, oatmeal cinnamon crumble and a blueberry swirl.”

For more information, visit stewartsshops.com/ice-cream/flavors.

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JULY Please note: This calendar was up-to-date at

the time of publication. Please call the sponsoring organization’s phone number or visit the website to confirm event details.

Syracuse. Included with admission: $12/adults; $10/ children ages 2-11; $10/seniors (65+); free/under 2.

(315) 425-9068. most.org.

Grandparent/Grandchild Fishing Day. 9-11

Family Fun Fridays. 11 a.m.-noon.; repeats every Friday (except July 15) through Aug. 5. Each session includes a story, activity and/or craft and an exploration in the woods. This month’s themes are: arachnids (July 1); butterflies and beetles (July 8); crayfish and centipedes (July 22); and damsels and dragons (July 29). Beaversprite, 99 Beldon Corners Road, St. Johnsville. $5/child. Registration required: uticazoo.org/beaversprite.

Time Out to Fish. 9-11:30 a.m.; Mondays-

FunDay Fridays. 11 a.m.-noon.; repeats every Friday through July 22. Stop by the library each week for slime making, DIY rubber balls and more.

White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse.

Free. (315) 435-3519. onlib.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 1 a.m. Grandparents can spend time with grandchildren; bait and poles provided. Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery, 1672 Route 321, Elbridge. $5/child; free/ages 2 and under; free/accompanying adult Registration (and pre-payment) required: (315) 689-9367.

Fridays, through Aug. 5. Children and adults with special needs, as well as senior citizens and small groups fish for rainbow trout. Maximum group size is 20. Must pay in advance. Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery, 1672 Route 321, Elbridge. $5/person (free ages 2 and under). Registration required: (315) 451-6249.

We’re Going to an Elephant & Piggie Party!

10-11 a.m. Attendees can listen to stories by Mo Willems. This session will also include a craft.

Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool.

Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Plastic Free July. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; daily through July 31. In honor of Plastic Free July, attendees can play games and do educational activities. 1 Utica Zoo Way, Utica. Admission: $8/ages 13 and up; $6.75/62+, military, college; $5/ages 2-12; free/age 1 and under. (315) 738-0472. Uticazoo.org.

STEM Storytime. 11-11:30 a.m.; repeats every

Friday, Saturday and Sunday through July 31.

Children ages 2-6 can take part in a session that encourages the scientific spirit through stories, music and play. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square,

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Food Truck Fridays. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; repeats every Friday through Aug. 26. Join the museum each week for food trucks, art and live music. Everson Museum of Art. 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. Free admission. everson.org.

Let’s Build! Cardboard Castles. 1:30-3:30

p.m. Using cardboard, tape and markers, families can create a cardboard castle. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 4570310. lpl.org.

LEGO Club. 2-4 p.m.; repeats every Friday through July 29. Attendeees can make their own LEGO creations. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. Free. (315) 676-7484. nopl.org.

Wildlife Walks. 7 p.m.; repeats every Friday through Aug. 26. Participants in guided walks will hike the forest and meadows in search of wildlife and their signs. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $5/vehicle. (315) 638-2519.

SATURDAY, JULY 2 LPL Rocks! 10-11 a.m. Families can paint rocks.

Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool.

Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Junior Naturalist Walk. 10-11:30 a.m. and

1-2:30 p.m. Each month, families can enjoy themed walks and nature activities. Rice Creek Field Station, SUNY Oswego, Thompson Road, 1 mile south of Route 104, Oswego. Free. (315) 312-6677. oswego.edu/rice-creek.

Super Hero Theme Day. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Activities include a hero parade and sack races.

Fort Rickey Children’s Discovery Zoo, 5135 RomeNew London Road, Rome. Admission: $10.25 (plus tax)/adults (16+); $8.25 (plus tax)/ages 2-15; free/ under 2. fortrickey.com.

Music, Stories & Art! 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Families can enjoy a concert – Aesop’s Fables (10:30 a.m.) or Fish is Fish (12:30 p.m.) – and complete an art project. Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St., Rome. Free admission. romeart.org.

Picnic Storytime. 11 a.m.-noon. This picnic will include books, songs and snacks. This event will also include a playtime. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Free. Registration required: (315) 4463578. CLDandJ.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 3 Big Cat Week. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; daily through

July 9. Celebrate the park’s big cats. The Wild Animal Park, 7621 Lakeport Road, Chittenango.

Admission: $16.99/adults; $14.99/seniors; $14.99/ children up to 12; free/ages 2 and under. thewild park.com.

MONDAY, JULY 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY

Visit communityguide.familytimescny.com for a list of Fourth of July events!

TUESDAY, JULY 5 Kids Deep Dive Tuesday: Ally the Scuba Diver. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Children ages 5 and up can

view artifacts from some deep sea dives. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius.

Free. Registration required: (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

Jeff the Magic Man. 2-3 p.m. Families can join

Jeff the Magic Man for a magic show and balloon art. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. Free. (315) 676-7484. nopl.org.

Stop-Motion Animation. 2-3 p.m. Attendees ages 12-18 can create a stop-motion animation film. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5326. onlib.org.

Zoo to You. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Families can ask ani-

mal questions and touch animal artifacts during this presentation by a Rosamond Gifford Zoo educator.

White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse.

Free. (315) 435-3519. onlib.org.

Adanfo African Dance Ensemble. 3-4

p.m. Families can learn about Ghanaian drums.

Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-3395.onlib.org.

Teens Create. 3-4 p.m.; repeats every Tuesday through July 26. Attendees ages 10 and up can take part in a different craft or STEAM activity each week: coaster set and drink covers (July 5); solar bugs (July 12); Scrabble tile messages (July 19); and clay creatures and creations (July 27). Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius.

Free. Registration required: (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

Interactive The Little Mermaid Screening + Aquarium Cookie. 3-5 p.m. Attendees can make

their own aquarium cookie, then watch a screening of The Little Mermaid. Soule Branch Library, 101 Springfield Road, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 435-5320. onlib.org.

Drop-in Summer Crafts and Games. 3-7

p.m. Join the library for summer-themed crafts – and games. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.

Tuesday Crafternoons. 3:30-7 p.m.; also July 12 & 19. Children ages 3-10, and a caregiver, can drop in to make a craft. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. (315) 672-3661. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.

Teen Tuesday. 4-5 p.m.; repeats every Tuesday through July 26. Teens in grades 6-8 can take part in a different activity each week. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free.

Registration required: (315) 637-6374. fflib.org.

Zoo to You. 6 p.m. Families can ask animal ques-

tions and touch animal artifacts during this presentation by a Rosamond Gifford Zoo educator. Shove Park, 1 Shove Park Drive, Camillus. Registration required: (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 Game Day Wednesdays. 11 a.m.-noon; repeats every Wednesday through July 27. Join the library each week for outdoor games. White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-3519. onlib.org.

Kids Crafts: Forest Animals. noon-1 p.m.

Attendees can create animal-themed crafts. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free.

Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org.

Summer Maker Club. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Each week, families can join the library for DIY projects.

This month’s themes are: sharks (July 6); pets (July 13); mythical creatures (July 20); and fairies/fairfolk (July 27). Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Teen Writing Box. 3-4 p.m.; repeats every

Wednesday through July 27. Teens can take part in a different creative writing activity each week: creative fiction (July 6); poetry (July 13); fan fiction (July 20); and comics and graphics (July 27). Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius.

Free. Registration required: (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

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Egg Crash Car. 3:30-4:15 p.m. Attendees can

create an egg crash car. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: (315) 637-6374. fflib.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 7

KIDDSTUFF: Three Little Birds. 10 a.m. and

noon; also July 9. As Ziggy worries about all the scary things in Jamaica, a group of birds reminds him that “every little thing gonna be all right.”

Hangar Theatre, 801 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca. $520. (607) 273-2787. hangartheatre.org.

Crafts for Kids: Paper Plate Jellyfish. 10-11

SATURDAY, JULY 9

Young Einsteins. 1:30-2:30 p.m.; repeats every

Treasure Island. 10 a.m. Watch as two actors from Bright Star Touring Theatre present the tale of good vs. evil by Robert Louis Stevenson. Little York Lake Theatre & Pavilion, 6799 Little York Lake Road, Preble. $5/person. Free/ages 2 and under. cortlandrep.org.

a.m. Attendees can create their own paper plate jellyfish. Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. bville.lib.ny.us.

Thursday through July 28. Children ages 5 and up can take part in a different STEAM activity each week: ice cream making (July 7); sink or float experiments (July 14); digging like archaeologists (July 21); and oil spill solutions (July 28). Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free.

Registration required: (315) 682-6400. manlius library.org.

Crafts & Clay Thursdays. 2-3 p.m.; repeats every Thursday through July 28. Attendees can make projects from clay. White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-3519. onlib.org.

MOST: Oceans of Possibilities. 3-4 p.m.

Families can learn about the diversity of ocean life and the effects of climate change during live science demonstrations by a MOST educator. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse.

Free. Registration required: (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.

Family Tie Dye. 3:30-4:15 p.m. Create a tie-dye

creation (families must bring the item they want to dye). Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: (315) 6376374. fflib.org.

Stories & Stretches! 5:30-6:45 p.m.; repeats ev-

ery Thursday through July 28. Children ages 2-5 can join the library for stories and stretches. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free.

Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

The MOST at Shove Park. 6 p.m. Families

can learn about the diversity of ocean life and the effects of climate change during live science demonstrations by a MOST educator. Shove Park, 1 Shove Park Drive, Camillus. Registration required: (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

KIDDSTUFF: Three Little Birds. 10 a.m. and

noon; see July 8 listing.

FRIDAY, JULY 8 The Little Mermaid. 10 a.m.; also July 28.

Watch as two actors from Bright Star Touring Theatre present the classic Disney tale. Little York Lake Theatre & Pavilion, 6799 Little York Lake Road, Preble. $5/person. Free/ages 2 and under. cortlandrep.org.

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TUESDAY, JULY 12 LEGO Club – Ocean Edition. 11 a.m.-noon.

Children ages 5-12 can complete ocean-themed LEGO challenges. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Kids Deep Dive Tuesday: MOST. 1:30-2:30

p.m. Families can learn about the diversity of ocean life and the effects of climate change during live science demonstrations by a MOST educator. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius.

Free. Registration required: (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

Read to Chuck the Service Dog. 10-11:30 a.m. Families can read to Chuck, a chocolate lab, and learn about service dogs. Soule Branch Library, 101 Springfield Road, Syracuse. Free. Reservations required: (315) 435-5320. onlib.org.

Ocean in a Jar Necklace. 2-3 p.m. Attendees

Pirate Party. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Attendees can

Teen Structure Building Challenge. 2-4 p.m.

pick a pirate name, design their own flag and more. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. Registration required: (315) 6723661. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.

Attendees can use straws, paperclips and more to complete structural challenges. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. Free. (315) 676-7484. nopl.org.

Gummy’s 60th Birthday Celebration. noon.

Young Writers. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Teens can share

Join the zoo as its spider monkey breaks a record.

Watch as Gummy receives gifts and a cake or enjoy a magic show (1 p.m.). Fort Rickey Children’s Discovery Zoo, 5135 Rome-New London Road, Rome. Admission: $10.25 (plus tax)/adults (16+); $8.25 (plus tax)/ages 2-15; free/under 2. fortrickey. com.

The Zoo Factory. 1-2 p.m. Children in grades Pre-K and up can make a stuffed animal.

Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Free. Registration required: (315) 446-3578. CLDandJ.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 10

ages 12-18 can use sand, shells, beads and miniature glass jars to create a necklace. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5326. onlib.org.

their current projects – and create new stories.

NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free.

Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org.

Zoo to You. 5-6 p.m. Children in grades K-5 can ask animal questions and touch animal artifacts during this presentation by a Rosamond Gifford Zoo educator. Space is limited. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free.

(315) 492-1727. oflibrary.org.

Eric Carle Storytime. 6-7 p.m. Families can

enjoy stories by Eric Carle. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.

Penguin Palooza. 11 a.m.-3p.m. Activities include: an ice cream party; kid-friendly activities; face painting; and penguin demonstrations. Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. Free with zoo admission: $9/adults; $5/senior citizens; $5/children; free/age 2 and younger. Reservations recommended: (315) 435-8511. rosamondgiffordzoo.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13

MONDAY, JULY 11

Kids STEAM Challenge: Build a Lighthouse.

Zoo to You. 6-7 p.m. Children in grades Pre-K

and up can ask animal questions and touch animal artifacts during this presentation by a Rosamond Gifford Zoo educator. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Free. Registration required: (315) 4463578. CLDandJ.org.

sculpting, general crafting and coloring. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. Free.

(315) 676-7484. nopl.org.

Teen Trivia: Disney and Pixar. 3-4 p.m. Teens

can answer questions about Disney and Pixar.

Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

Dog Man Party. 3-4:30 p.m. Families can

MOST Oceans of Possibilities. 10-11 a.m.

Families can learn about the diversity of ocean life and the effects of climate change during live science demonstrations by a MOST educator. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. Free.

(315) 676-7484. nopl.org.

noon-1 p.m. Attendees can try to build the tallest lighthouse using index cards, craft sticks and more.

NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free.

Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org.

Zoo To You! 1:30-2:15 p.m. Families can ask ani-

celebrate the series by Dav Pilkey. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse.

Free. Registration required: (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.

mal questions and touch animal artifacts during this presentation by a Rosamond Gifford Zoo educator.

NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.

Teen Drawing and Art Club. 4:30-7:30 p.m.;

Teen Trends to Go. 6-7 p.m. Teens ages 13-19

through July 25. Attendees can take part in a variety of art mediums, including drawing and painting,

can pick up a kit, then visit the library’s Facebook page to learn how to create customized magnets.

Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St.,

Baldwinsville. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. bville.lib.ny.us.

“Oceans of Possibilities” with The MOST.

6:30-7:30 p.m. Families can learn about the diversity of ocean life and the effects of climate change during live science demonstrations by a MOST educator. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: (315) 637-6374. fflib.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 14 Crafts for Kids: Mermaid Necklaces.

10-11 a.m. Attendees can create a mermaid-inspired necklace. Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. bville.lib.ny.us.

Yoga for Kids of CNY. 10-11 a.m. Attendees in

grades K-2 can learn about breathing and visualization techniques. This session will also include ocean-themed games. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 492-1727. oflibrary.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 15 Syracuse Nationals. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; through July 17. See thousands of hot rods, (pre-1985) classic and custom cars and trucks. Model car show, live music performances and more. New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Faie Blvd, Syracuse. Gate tickets: $25/adults; $10/ages 6-12; free/age 5 and under. (800) 753-3978. syracusenationals.com.

Reading to Moose. 11 a.m.-noon; also July 29.

Children in grades K-4 can read to Moose, Laura Hand’s PAWS of CNY therapy-certified dog. Space is limited. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 492-1727. oflibrary.org.

Teen Pizza Party. 1-3 p.m. Teens in grades 7-12 can eat pizza and play video games (including Mario Kart and Super Smash Brothers). NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse.

Free. Registration required: (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.

4-10 p.m.; through July 17. See July 14 listing.

Zoo to You. 1-2 p.m. Families can ask animal

questions and touch animal artifacts during this presentation by a Rosamond Gifford Zoo educator.

Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-3395.onlib.org.

LEGO Drop In: Flower Bouquet. 2-4 p.m.; also July 21 and 28. Attendees can help assemble a LEGO flower bouquet. Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. bville.lib.ny.us.

SATURDAY, JULY 16 Syracuse Nationals. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; through July

17. See July 15 listing.

Soapstone Carving with the Rock Doc.

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Attendees can make their own creations from soapstone. Santaro Park, 4979 Velasko Road, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 492-1727. oflibrary.org.

St. Elias Middle Eastern Cultural Festival.

noon-10 p.m.; through July 17. See July 14 listing.

Sensory Friendly Time. 4:30-8 p.m. The SK Henna for Tweens & Teens. 3-4 p.m. Sally from SK Henna will create a personal design for attendees. Soule Branch Library, 101 Springfield Road, Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5320. onlib.org.

Ocean Slime. 3:30-4:15 p.m. Attendees can

create ocean slime. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: (315) 637-6374. fflib.org.

St. Elias Middle Eastern Cultural Festival.

4-10 p.m.; through July 17. The festival features traditional music and dances, a “souk” marketplace full of crafts, and Middle Eastern food and desserts.

St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 4988 Onondaga Road, Syracuse. Free admission. syracusemideastfest.com.

Twirling in the Twilight Dance Party. 6-6:45 p.m. Join the library – and a dance instructor from the YMCA – for a family-friendly dance party.

Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

Yoga for Kids of CNY. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Attendees in grades 3-6 can learn about breathing and visualization techniques. This session will also include ocean-themed games. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 492-1727. oflibrary.org.

Jewelry Making for Teens. 4-4:30 p.m.

Attendees can learn jewelry-making techniques.

NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton.

Free. (315) 676-7484. nopl.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 19 Play & Learn with Money. 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Children in grades Pre-K-4 can learn about money and saving. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: (315) 4570310. lpl.org.

Stories at the Splashpad. 10:15 a.m.; also July 26. Join the library at the Camillus Splashpad for a special storytime. Recommended for children 5 and under. Camillus Splashpad, 1 Pool Rd, Camillus.

Registration required: (315) 487-8933. fairmount library.org.

St. Elias Middle Eastern Cultural Festival.

Summertime Tie Dye. 1-2 p.m. Create a

tie-dye shirt (families must bring a shirt). NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free.

Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org.

Teen Trivia: Stranger Things. 3-4 p.m. Teens can answer questions about the popular Netflix series. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

museum turns down the noise, turns off the flashing lights, and makes other accommodations so people with sensory processing challenges can explore the exhibits. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. $5/non-members. (315) 425-9068. most.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 17 Syracuse Nationals. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. See July 15

listing.

St. Elias Middle Eastern Cultural Festival. noon-6 p.m. See July 14 listing.

MONDAY, JULY 18

The Great and Powerful Dave. 11 a.m.-noon.

Join Cap’n Dave as he searches for his missing library card. White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-3519. onlib.org.

Kids Deep Dive Tuesday: Dive into Lake Science with Green Lakes State Park. 1:30-

2:30 p.m. Attendees can learn about the animals living in the lake. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. Registration required: (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

Summer STEAM Club Presents: Birds with The Great Swamp Conservancy. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Children ages 5 and up can learn about birds.

Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool.

Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Henna. 3-4 p.m. Sally from SK Henna will create a personal design for attendees. White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-3519. onlib.org.

Outdoor Family Lawn Games. 3-4 p.m.

Families can play disc golf, cornhole and more.

NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free.

Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org.

The Great and Powerful Dave. 3-4 p.m. Join Cap’n Dave as he searches for his missing library card. Soule Branch Library, 101 Springfield Road, Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5320. onlib.org.

American Girl. 3-4:30 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m.

Zoo to You. 10-11 a.m. Families can learn about

Attendees in grades 2-6 can learn about the traditions and history of the American Girls. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse.

Free. Registration required: (315) 492-1727. oflibrary.org.

Cap’n Dave’s Magic Treasure Hunt. 2-3 p.m. Join Cap’n Dave as he searches for his missing library card. Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. bville.lib.ny.us.

6:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy a show from ‘The Great & Powerful Dave,’ featuring magic, puppets and more.

Recommended for children ages 4-10. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Free. Registration required: (315) 446-3578. CLDandJ.org.

the animals at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free.

Registration required: (315) 672-3661. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.

‘Cap’n Dave’s Magic Treasure Hunt’ Show.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 Kids Crafts: Decorating Treasure Chests.

$10.25 (plus tax)/adults (16+); $8.25 (plus tax)/ages 2-15; free/under 2. fortrickey.com.

Let’s Create! Edible Art. 7-8 p.m. Children ages 3 and up can make their own edible art. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free.

Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

noon-1 p.m. Attendees can design their own treasure chest. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 27

THURSDAY, JULY 21

MONDAY, JULY 25

Crafts for Kids: Sand Art. 10-11 a.m.

Messy Monday. 10 a.m. Families can join Miss.

Historical Story Hour. 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Attendees can enjoy a themed story. Oneida County History Center, 1608 Genesee St., Utica.

Free. oneidacountyhistory.org/programs.html.

The MOST: Oceans of Possibilities. 2-3 p.m.

Kids STEAM Challenge: Sink or Float. noon1 p.m. Using a variety of objects, attendees can try to figure out what sinks – or floats. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org.

Attendees can create sand art. Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville. Free.

Registration required: (315) 457-0310. bville.lib. ny.us.

Abstract Art for Kids. 10:30 a.m.-noon.

Attendees can listen to stories about feelings, then create artwork. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. Free. (315) 676-7484. nopl.org.

MOST Oceans of Possibilities. 1-2 p.m.

Families can learn about the diversity of ocean life and the effects of climate change during live science demonstrations by a MOST educator.

NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free.

Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org.

Let’s Learn! How to Code. 1:30-3 p.m. Children ages 6-12 can learn about programming from a Lockheed Martin engineer. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Bubble Party! 3:30-4:15 p.m. Join the library for a

bubble party. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: (315) 637-6374. fflib.org.

Zoo to You. 6-7 p.m. Families can ask animal

questions and touch animal artifacts during this presentation by a Rosamond Gifford Zoo educator.

Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool.

Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 22 Feel Good Friday at Shove Park. 10:15 a.m.; also July 29. Join the library for a family fitness program. Shove Park, 1 Shove Park Drive, Camillus.

Registration required: (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

Cap’n Dave’s Magic Treasure Hunt. 11 a.m.-

noon. Join Cap’n Dave as he searches for his missing library card. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.

Sip of Color Baby Yoda Painting Class. 11

a.m.-12:30 p.m. Children in grades K-5 can create their own Baby Yoda painting. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Free. Registration required: (315) 4463578. CLDandJ.org.

Karen for sensory play. The session will also include a storytime. Fairmount Community Library, 406 Chapel Dr., Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

Families can learn about the diversity of ocean life and the effects of climate change during live science demonstrations by a MOST educator. Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville.

Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. bville. lib.ny.us.

The MOST presents “Oceans of Possibilities.” 6-7 p.m. Families can learn about

the diversity of ocean life and the effects of climate change during live science demonstrations by a MOST educator. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Didgeridoo Down Under. 7-8 p.m. This

Australia-themed show features music, comedy and puppetry. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Free.

Registration required: (315) 446-3578.

CLDandJ.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 26 Ocean Slime. 2-3 p.m. Attendees can create

slime – and learn about ocean creatures. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse.

Free. Registration required: (315) 492-1727. oflibrary.org.

Ocean Movie and Snacks. 2-3 p.m. Attendees ages 12-18 can enjoy a movie – Aquaman – and ocean-themed snacks. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5326. onlib.org.

Teen Trends to Go. 6-7 p.m. Teens ages 13-19 can pick up a kit, then visit the library’s Facebook page to learn how to create a resin beach bowl.

Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. bville.lib.ny.us.

THURSDAY, JULY 28 The Little Mermaid. 10 a.m. See July 8 listing.

Crafts for Kids: Fish in a Bag Slime. 10-11 a.m. Attendees can make fish in a bag slime.

Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. bville.lib.ny.us.

Outdoor STEAM Challenges. 2-3:30 p.m.

Activities for children ages 7-12 include: build a boat; outdoor scavenger hunt; and sidewalk chalk art. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.

Children’s Activities at Oswego Harborfest. 6 p.m.; through July 31. Harborfest

3-4 p.m. Families can learn about the diversity of ocean life and the effects of climate change during live science demonstrations by a MOST educator. Soule Branch Library, 101 Springfield Road, Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5320. onlib.org.

Teen Book Discussion. 4:30-5:30 p.m. July’s book is Perfect on Paper by Sophie Gonzales. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free.

Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org.

Nature Club. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Families can learn about monarch butterflies. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

The Lord of the Rings Summer Book Club.

SATURDAY, JULY 23 50th Anniversary Celebration. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Join the zoo as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. Activities include: games; face painting; and a magic show. Fort Rickey Children’s Discovery Zoo, 5135 Rome-New London Road, Rome. Admission:

Marc Brown Storytime. 6-7 p.m. Families can enjoy stories by Marc Brown. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse.

Free. (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.

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will create a personal design for attendees. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free.

Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org.

includes crafters, midway rides, and live entertainment in the parks and along the shores of Lake Ontario. A Children’s Parade starts at West Park/ Franklin Square (July 29, 10:30 a.m.) and concludes at Breitbeck Park. Don’t miss the fireworks over the harbor (July 30, 9 p.m.). Free admission. (315) 343-6858. oswegoharborfest.com.

Oceans of Possibilities with the M.O.S.T.

6 p.m. Attendees can discuss the third volume of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Fairmount Community Library, 406 Chapel Dr., Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

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Henna Tattoos for Teens. 4-5 p.m. SK Henna

FRIDAY, JULY 29 Upcycled Cinderella. 10 a.m. Watch as two janitors, “Dustmop” and “Binny,” recreate the classic Disney tale. Little York Lake Theatre & Pavilion, 6799 Little York Lake Road, Preble. $5/person.

Free/ages 2 and under. cortlandrep.org.

KIDDSTUFF: Dragons Love Tacos. 10 a.m. and

noon; also July 30. A kid and dog discover that dragons love tacos. Hangar Theatre, 801 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca. $5-20. (607) 273-2787. hangartheatre.org.

Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival. 10 a.m.6 p.m.; through July 31. More than 130 artists, entertainers and craftspeople make their mark on Columbus Circle in Syracuse. Free admission. downtownsyracuse.com/events.

Antique and Classic Boat Show. 3 p.m.-dusk; through July 31. Families can view more than 80 antique and classic boats. This event also includes concerts, a boat parade and children’s activities.

Clift Park, 15 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles. Free admission. skaneateles.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 30 Antique and Classic Boat Show. 9 a.m.-dusk; through July 31. See July 29 listing.

Be the Scientist. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Explore

the activities of a climatologist. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Free for participants. $12/adults; $10/seniors (65+). (315) 425-9068. most.org.

July Baby Circle. 10 a.m. This monthly storytime is for infants up to 9 months. Fairmount Community Library, 406 Chapel Dr., Syracuse.

Free. Registration required: (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

Happy Birthday Harry! 10 a.m.-noon. Families can celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday with activities – and a cake. Costumes are encouraged. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free.

Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

KIDDSTUFF: Dragons Love Tacos. 10 a.m. and noon; see July 29 listing.

Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; through July 31. See July 29 listing.

Shakespeare-in-the-Park LIVE Preview Show. 2-3 p.m. Families can watch a preview

of Syracuse Shakespeare-in-the-Park’s August show, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, at the Village Amphitheater. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 31 Antique and Classic Boat Show. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

See July 29 listing.

Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See July 29 listing.

ONGOING EVENTS Summer Movie Express. Tuesdays &

Wednesdays, through Sept. 6. Regal Entertainment Group offers G- and PG-rated flicks for $2 admission. Selections include The Lorax, Space Jam, Sing 2and more, changing each week. Regal Destiny USA Stadium 19, Destiny USA Drive, Syracuse, (844) 462-7342, Ext. 485. regmovies.com.

Canoeing & Kayaking. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.;

Weekdays, through Sept. 5. Paddle around Beaver Lake searching for beaver lodges, turtles and herons. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $10/hour of rental. Admission: $5/vehicle. Call for current weather conditions: (315) 638-2519.

Onondaga County Beaches. June 18-August

15: Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, noon-6 p.m. Sandy beaches have lifeguard supervision, shaded areas, picnic tables, grills and boat rentals. Jamesville Beach Park, 4110 West Shore Manor, Jamesville. Oneida Shores Park, 9400 Bartell Road, Brewerton. $7/vehicle. onondagacountyparks.com.

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Sterling Renaissance Festival. Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; July 2-Aug. 14. Visit the replica Elizabethan village at festival time. Enjoy minstrels, jousts, japes and other entertainment provided by actors in costume, on stage and strolling about the 35-acre site. 15385 Farden Road, Sterling. $36.95/age 12 and up; $19.95/ages 5-11; free/age 4 and under. (800) 879-4446. sterling festival.com.

Horseback Riding. Through Sept. 4: Tuesday-

Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See Highland Forest on an hour-long guided horseback ride. Ages 5 and up. Highland Forest Park, Route 80, 3 miles east of Fabius. $40/hour. Reservations required: (315) 289-3775.

Downtown Syracuse Farmers’ Market.

Tuesdays, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; June 14-Oct. 11. Farmers and produce dealers offer vegetables, fruit, nuts, flowers, baked goods and more for sale. Clinton Square, Syracuse. (315) 422-8284. downtownsyracuse.com.

Regional Market Farmers’ Market. Saturdays, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. (year-round); Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (May through November only). Shop seasonal produce, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, specialty foods and more on display throughout covered sheds; heated shops of Regional Market Commons feature gift and unique items including jewelry, paintings, and home decor. Also, flea market, Sundays, 7 a.m.3 p.m. 2100 Park St., Syracuse. (315) 422-8647.

STORYTIMES

Barnes & Noble Storytimes (Clay).

Storytime: Saturdays, 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 3956 Route 31, Liverpool. (315) 622-0370.

Barnes & Noble Storytimes (DeWitt).

Storytime with Miss Rachael: Thursdays, 10 a.m.

Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free.

(315) 449-2948.

Fayetteville Free Library Storytimes. Music & Movement: Wednesdays, 10-10:30 a.m. Storytime in the Greenspace: Thursdays (except July 21): 1010:30 a.m. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required for Music & Movement: (315) 637-6374. fflib.org.

Manlius Public Library Storytimes.

Jigglebugs: Mondays (except July 4), 10-10:30 a.m.

Toddler Storytime: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime: Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Pajama Storytime: Wednesdays, 6:30-7 p.m. Manlius

FRIDAY, JULY 15 Syracuse Mets. 6:35 p.m. Watch as the city’s

Triple-A team takes on Jacksonville. NBT Bank Stadium, 1 Tex Simone Drive, Syracuse. $14-$35. syracusemets.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 21 Third Thursdays. 6 p.m. Explore the museum’s current exhibitions. Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 474 6064. everson.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 23 Fort Rickey Celebrates 50. 7-10 p.m. Activities include: live music; a magic show; and animal meet and greets. Fort Rickey Children’s Discovery Zoo, 5135 Rome-New London Road, Rome. $15/person. fortrickey.com.

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Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius.

Free. (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

Liverpool Public Library Storytimes. Story Time in the Garden: Wednesdays, 10-10:30 a.m.

Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool.

Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Maxwell Memorial Library Storytimes.

Paine Branch Library Storytimes. Story Time

Children’s Interactive Gallery designed to acquaint beginning art viewers with basic art principles, with areas dedicated to portraiture, hands-on activities, and a classroom.

Petit Branch Library Storytimes. Read, Sing

Museum of Science and Technology (MOST). 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square,

with the Corgi Librarian: Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m.

Paine Branch Library, 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse.

Free. (315) 435-5442. onlib.org.

and Play Storytime: Tuesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Petit Branch Library, 105 Victoria Place, Syracuse. (315) 435-3636. onlib.org.

Storytots Story Time (ages 0-3): Wednesdays (except July 27), 10:30-11:15 a.m. Preschool Pals (ages 3-5): Wednesdays (except July 27), 10-10:30 a.m. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. Registration required: (315) 6723661. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.

Soule Branch Library Storytimes. Storytime with Miss Margaret: Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. Soule Branch Library, 101 Springfield Road, Syracuse.

Free. (315) 435-5320. onlib.org.

NOPL Brewerton Storytimes. Tuesday Story

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Time: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. Free. (315) 676-7484. nopl.org.

NOPL Cicero Storytimes. Afternoon Storytime: Tuesdays (except July 5), 1-1:30 p.m.

Outdoor Summer Storytime: Thursdays, 10-10:30 a.m. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero.

Free. Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl. org/events.

NOPL North Syracuse Storytimes.

Storytime with Miss. Sarah: Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.

Onondaga Free Library Storytimes. Summer Storytime: Tuesdays and Wednesdays (except July 5 and 6), 10:30-11:30 a.m. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. (315) 492-1727. oflibrary.org.

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Children’s Museum of Oswego. 7 W Bridge

St., Oswego. Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $8/ person (children under 1 are free). (315) 216-6387. cmoo.org. Visit town square, play with water, and learn about lake effect snow and the recycling process.

Erie Canal Museum. 318 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse.

Daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Donation. (315) 471-0593. eriecanalmuseum.org. The museum features eight permanent exhibits, including a canal town, full-size replica boat, and children’s area.

Everson Museum of Art. 401 Harrison St.,

Syracuse. Wednesday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8/adults; $6 seniors (65+); free/children ages 12 and under. (315) 4746064. everson.org. World-class museum includes

Syracuse. Fridays-Sundays (plus February break), 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Museum admission: $12/adults; $10/children ages 2-11; $10/seniors (65+); free/ under 2. (315) 425-9068. most.org. View life-size dinosaurs in the Dino Zone, visit the Earth Science Discovery Cave, learn about the human body, and more.

Onondaga Historical Association Museum.

320 Montgomery St., Syracuse. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Donation. (315) 428-1864. cnyhistory.org.

Syracuse’s only comprehensive local history museum, with exhibits on architecture, local industries, transportation, and more.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park. 1

Conservation Place, Syracuse. Daily, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Discounted admission in February: $5/adults; $2.50/senior citizens; $2/children; free/age 2 and younger. (315) 435-8511. rosamondgiffordzoo.org.

Ongoing attractions include a snow leopard, an Amur tiger, and Humboldt penguins.

Sciencenter. 601 First St., Ithaca. Tuesday-

Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m.

Admission: $8/general admission, ages 2-64; $7/ seniors; free/under 2. (607) 272-0600. sciencenter. org. Inspires people of all ages to discover the excitement of science through exhibits and programs.

Are you looking for more things to do now that school is out for the summer?

Check out our summer activities guide in the June issue of Family Times.

Midway Drive-In. MICHAEL DAVIS PHOTO

July Family Favorites FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS Fridays (except July 15) from 11 a.m.-noon Each session includes a story, activity and/or craft and an exploration in the woods. This month’s themes are: arachnids (July 1); butterflies and beetles (July 8); crayfish and centipedes (July 22); and damsels and dragons (July 29).

Beaversprite, 99 Beldon Corners Road, St. Johnsville. $5/child. Registration required: uticazoo.org/beaversprite.

PENGUIN PALOOZA Sunday, July 10 from 11 a.m.-3p.m.

Activities include: food tastings; kid-friendly activities; live entertainment; face painting; and penguin demonstrations. Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. Free with zoo admission: $9/adults; $5/senior citizens; $5/children; free/age 2 and younger. Reservations recommended: (315) 435-8511. rosamondgiffordzoo.org.

ST. ELIAS MIDDLE EASTERN CULTURAL FESTIVAL Thursday, July 14 from 4-10 p.m.; Friday, July 15 from 4-10 p.m.; Saturday, July 16 from noon-10 p.m.; and Sunday, July 17 from noon-6 p.m.

The festival features traditional music and dances, a “souk” marketplace full of crafts, and Middle Eastern food and desserts. St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 4988 Onondaga Road, Syracuse. Free admission. syracusemideastfest.com.

50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Saturday, July 23 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Join the zoo as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. Activities include: games; face painting; and a magic show. Fort Rickey Children’s Discovery Zoo, 5135 Rome-New London Road, Rome. Admission: $10.25 (plus tax)/adults (16+); $8.25 (plus tax)/ages 2-15; free/under 2. fortrickey.com.

ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC BOAT SHOW Friday, July 29 from 3p.m.-dusk; Saturday, July 30 from 9 a.m.-dusk; and Sunday, July 31 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Families can view more than 80 antique and classic boats. This event also includes concerts, a boat parade and children’s activities. Clift Park, 15 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles. Free admission. skaneateles.com.

Penguin Palooza.

MICHAEL DAVIS PHOTO

Antique and Classic Boat Show.

D. SUTTLES PHOTO

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