Officially the first day of Autumn will be celebrated toward the end of the month, but with school starting and crisp cooler mornings, it seems like the Fall Season is already here. Don’t fret, the Fall Season in Rochester offers some of the best opportunities for family fun. Here are 15 interesting ways to celebrate the glorious month of September.

Courtesy of The Strong, Rochester
1. Visit The Strong to enjoy National Video Games Day, September 12. From the dawn of Pong to today’s hot gamer trends, at eGameRevolution it’s all at The Strong!
2. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Memorial Art Gallery and enjoy family activities. Hispanic Heritage Month.
3. Only two more opportunities to see the Rochester Rhinos! Get outside and enjoy the action!
4. September is Baby Safety Month…Do you know the top ten hidden hazards in the home?
5. Read a Book Day is September 6 this year. Learn how to raise a reader.

Morgan’s Farm Market, Marion
6. Got Apples?… if not check out these places to pick your own and bake up some yummy Apple Dumplings for National Apple Dumpling Day, September 17.
7. Recipes aren’t just for food. Try making your own Play Doh for playing and eating to celebrate National Play Doh Day September 16.
8. Ganondagan State Historic Site in Victor would be a great place to celebrate Native American Day September 25.
9. Enjoy the colorful beauty of Autumn and take a walk.
10. National Cheeseburger Day is September 18….why not add a twist to your recipe and make Cheeseburger Pies?
11. Apples, apples and more apples, that’s what Johnny Appleseed had in mind! Johnny Appleseed Day is September 26.

Seneca Park Zoo, Rochester
12. Celebrate Big Love on Elephant Appreciation Day at the Seneca Park Zoo. The Zoo will have an Elephant Awareness Day where you can enjoy a tour of their state-of-the-art Elephant Barn.
13. Did you know there will be a total eclipse of the moon on the night of September 27-28? It’s called the Super Blood Moon eclipse! This event is worth staying up late for!
14. Find a Tail Waggin’ Team and head out to Lollypop Farm for their annual Barktoberfest.
15. Get festive as the Festival Season comes to a close and head out to the Naples Grape Festival for food, fun and of course grapes!
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