HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE The Park Avenue Merchants Association welcomes the public in a celebration of the season during its Holiday Open House. Visitors to the event on December 3 can start holiday shopping at one of the many businesses along the avenue. Stores include Figgy Studio & Shop, which sells homemade jewelry, clothing, and more; …

OCT. 10 SCREAM FEST Hamlin Town Park will host a spooky festival this season, featuring a costume contest and a screaming contest—where a king and queen will be crowned. There will be family-friendly activities and food vendors onsite. 12-5 p.m. Hamlin Town Park; 1658 Lake Road, Hamlin; 964-7222; hamlinny.org  OCT. 21 SWAN LAKE One of …

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is October 12, Native American Heritage Month is November, Thanksgiving is November 26, and Winter Solstice is December 21! Celebrate, read, and learn about these holidays and the culture of those who first lived on American soil. PICTURE BOOKS Aaniin: I See Your Light By Dawn Quigley & Nanibah Chacon Heartdrum, 2026, …

As summer comes to an end and the chilly nights of autumn appear, an outdoor fire is a perfect end to the day. In my opinion, nothing pairs better with a fire than s’mores. This sweet dessert is not just for summer but is often forgotten in the other seasons. The classic fireside treat is …

Is your child having one of those days or moments? A calming box may be just what your child needs for a quick and accessible reset. A calming box is simply that, a way to bring calm back to a child when feelings get huge. A big loud tantrum, or an anxious feeling that slowly …

Have you ever stopped to think about how the human body is an amazing machine? It can grow, feel, think, heal, move, hear, adapt, see … need I go on? Now a new exhibit at the Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC) will have you in awe of your body’s power—and its potential for more! …