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🎃 Whether you’re cheering on your favorite team or chasing a little Halloween magic, this weekend in CNY has something f...
10/15/2025

🎃 Whether you’re cheering on your favorite team or chasing a little Halloween magic, this weekend in CNY has something for everyone!

🏒 Syracuse Crunch vs. Rochester Americans
🗓️ Saturday, October 18
📍 The Oncenter, Syracuse, NY

🌌 Planetarium Shows at SUNY Oswego
🗓️ Tuesdays & Thursdays in October
📍 Richard S. Shineman Center, Oswego, NY

🍁 Family Fun Day: Craft Spooktacular
🗓️Saturday, October 18
📍 Seymour Library, Auburn, NY

👉 Read the full lineup: 🔗 tinyurl.com/ftoct15

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🎃 It’s pumpkin time! Want to know how to pick the perfect pumpkin and transform it into a boo-tiful jack-o-lantern? 👉 Ch...
10/13/2025

🎃 It’s pumpkin time! Want to know how to pick the perfect pumpkin and transform it into a boo-tiful jack-o-lantern?

👉 Check out these handy tips with everything you need to know to create your family’s best-ever pumpkin.

🔗 familytimescny.com/best-pumpkin-ideas/

🍎 Savor the Fall Flavors! 🍎 Fall in Central New York wouldn’t be complete without apple cider and warm donuts. 🌟 Take a...
10/10/2025

🍎 Savor the Fall Flavors! 🍎 Fall in Central New York wouldn’t be complete without apple cider and warm donuts.

🌟 Take a scenic drive to Fly Creek Cider Mill, near Cooperstown, where you can savor all your favorite fall comfort foods, from cider to homemade soup and sandwiches, in a welcoming and family-friendly setting.

👉 Looking for more fall family favorites in CNY? Check out our Fall Bucket List!

🔗 familytimescny.com/fall-family-activities-cny-bucket-list/

🍎 From Apple Fest to Monster Jam — there's fall fun for everyone!🎬 Outdoor Screening: Hocus Pocus📆 Friday, October 10📍 M...
10/08/2025

🍎 From Apple Fest to Monster Jam — there's fall fun for everyone!

🎬 Outdoor Screening: Hocus Pocus
📆 Friday, October 10
📍 Manlius Library, Manlius, NY

🕹️ RetroGameCon 2025
📆 Friday, October 10 – Sunday, October 12
📍 The Oncenter, Syracuse, NY

🍏 LaFayette Apple Festival
📆 Saturday, October 11 – Sunday, October 12
📍 Apple Valley Park, LaFayette, NY

🎭 Running to Places Presents: Annie Jr.
📆 Saturday, October 11 – Sunday, October 12
📍 Hangar Theatre, Ithaca, NY

👉 Read the full lineup: 🔗 tinyurl.com/ftoct825

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🎃👻 Fall family fun is everywhere in CNY! 🍎🍂 From apple festivals to fall markets, there’s no shortage of things to do—bu...
10/07/2025

🎃👻 Fall family fun is everywhere in CNY! 🍎🍂 From apple festivals to fall markets, there’s no shortage of things to do—but if your crew loves hands-on science with a spooky twist, you’ll want to check out this event:

🧪 EEK = MC² Halloween Weekends at the Museum of Science & Technology - MOST
📅 October 11–12 & 25–26
Science, sea monsters, and sweet treats, oh my! Your admission includes:
✨ Creepy Chemistry demos at 10 AM & 2 PM
✨ DIY crafts like lollipop ghosts & spiderwebs
✨ Treat stations throughout the museum
✨ Spooky shadow play, Lego builds, a pumpkin patch photo op & more!

Plus: swim with sea monsters during a special screening of Luca 🐠 (additional ticket required).
Costumes encouraged—because science is even more fun in disguise! 🧛‍♂️

🎟️ Learn more & get your tickets here: www.most.org/visit/events/

Introducing our October Educator of the Month: Joe Davoli 🎶From entertaining on Central New York stages to gaining natio...
10/06/2025

Introducing our October Educator of the Month: Joe Davoli 🎶

From entertaining on Central New York stages to gaining national recognition, award-winning fiddler Joe Davoli has dedicated his career to sharing the joy of music. As both a performer and teacher, Joe inspires students to grow, listen, and connect through the rich tradition of fiddle playing.

👉 Read his story here: familytimescny.com/educator-of-the-month-joe-davoli/

Know an educator who deserves to be featured next? Email us at [email protected]

🍂 Nothing says fall like crunching leaves under your feet while taking in brilliant foliage. Central New York offers end...
10/03/2025

🍂 Nothing says fall like crunching leaves under your feet while taking in brilliant foliage. Central New York offers endless opportunities for outdoor adventures:

Taughannock Falls State Park
📍 1740 Taughannock Blvd, Trumansburg, NY

Green Lakes State Park
📍 7900 Green Lakes Rd, Fayetteville, NY

Clark Reservation State Park Nature Center
📍 6105 E Seneca Turnpike, Jamesville, NY

Beaver Lake Nature Center
📍 8477 E. Mud Lake Rd, Baldwinsville, NY

Want to explore more of Central New York this fall?
🔗 Read our Fall Bucket List: familytimescny.com/fall-family-activities-cny-bucket-list/

🎃 Kick Off October with These Family-Friendly Events in CNY!🌊 Syracuse Inner Harbor Festival🗓️ October 3–4📍 Syracuse Inn...
10/01/2025

🎃 Kick Off October with These Family-Friendly Events in CNY!

🌊 Syracuse Inner Harbor Festival
🗓️ October 3–4
📍 Syracuse Inner Harbor, Syracuse

🐦 Adirondack Kids Day in Inlet
🗓️Saturday, October 4
📍 Arrowhead Park & Downtown Inlet (Route 28), Inlet
ℹ️ Inlet, NY Information & Events

🎃 Enchanted Forest Water Safari Autumn Adventure
🗓️ Saturdays, October 4–25
📍 Enchanted Forest Water Safari, Old Forge

🦉 Fall Festival at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
🗓️ Saturday & Sunday, October 4–5
📍 Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse

👉 Read the full lineup: 🔗 tinyurl.com/ftoct1

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🎃 Looking for the Best Toddler Halloween Costumes? Don't wait until sizes run out! 👻 We’ve rounded up the cutest, safest...
09/29/2025

🎃 Looking for the Best Toddler Halloween Costumes? Don't wait until sizes run out!

👻 We’ve rounded up the cutest, safest, and most affordable costumes for your little ones.

🐤 From classic pumpkins and superheroes to cozy animal onesies and creative picks, our guide highlights parent-approved favorites you can shop now!

🔗 Start Shopping! familytimescny.com/best-toddler-halloween-costumes-guide/

🍂 Fall has officially arrived in Central New York—and there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy it! 🍎 From apple orchards an...
09/26/2025

🍂 Fall has officially arrived in Central New York—and there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy it!

🍎 From apple orchards and pumpkin patches to haunted attractions and hayrides, the CNY Fall Activities Guide gathers family-friendly, seasonal fun in one easy place.

📌 SAVE and plan your next weekend adventure or spontaneous outing with our guide: familytimescny.com/cny-fall-activities-guide/

It's Officially Fall in Central New York! Check Out This Week's Can't Miss Events:🍎Ithaca Apple Harvest Festival🗓️ Septe...
09/24/2025

It's Officially Fall in Central New York! Check Out This Week's Can't Miss Events:

🍎Ithaca Apple Harvest Festival
🗓️ September 26–28
📍 Downtown Ithaca Commons, Ithaca

🍏Central Square Apple Fest
🗓️ September 27–28
📍 Brewerton Speedway Grounds, Central Square

🏡Remsen Barn Festival of the Arts
🗓️ September 27–28
📍 Main Street, Remsen, NY

🎶The Hello Girls
🗓️ Through September 28th 2025
📍 Syracuse Stage, Syracuse, NY

👉 Find this week’s full lineup of can’t-miss upcoming events in CNY in the comments.

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🍂 Autumn is in the air—and it’s the perfect time to add these family-friendly activities to your Central New York Fall B...
09/22/2025

🍂 Autumn is in the air—and it’s the perfect time to add these family-friendly activities to your Central New York Fall Bucket List!

🍎 From apple and pumpkin picking to local festivals, scenic drives, and cozy indoor activities, we’ve rounded up a list of the must-do activities to help you make the most of September through November.

🔗 Find your 2025 Fall Bucket List in the comments!

📸 Have a favorite fall family tradition? Tag us on Facebook or Instagram or use to tell us how you celebrate the season in CNY!

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Family Times delivers the best sources for fun and events throughout central New York, plus information about vacations, home improvements, facial and spa visits, travel, jewelry, entertainment, dining out, medical and dental providers, and education.