APRIL 17–18
BIG NIGHT FOR SALAMANDERS
Every spring, mole salamanders come out from their underground homes and travel to nearby shallow wetlands to breed. Genesee Country Village & Museum will host a guided, one-mile evening hike to spot the migrating salamanders and learn more about them. Hikers will then gather around a campfire for a reading of Big Night for Salamanders by Sarah Lamstein. Recommended for ages three and older; purchase tickets in advance.
7 p.m.
Genesee Country Village & Museum
1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford
538-6822 (gcv.org)
APRIL 18
HEALTHY KIDS DAY
For thirty-four years, the Ithaca YMCA has celebrated keeping families and kids healthy with Healthy Kids Day. the event will blend fun activities—like face painting and a bounce house—with health screenings, exercise classes, and more. A number of organizations from across Tompkins County will be onsite, offering activities.
1–3 p.m.
Lansing Harbor
50 Graham Road West, Ithaca
(607) 257-0101 (ithacaymca.com)
APRIL 24
THE PRINCESS CONCERT
The stars of The Princess Concert will be performing songs from beloved movies like Moana, Wicked, KPop Demon Hunters, and more. Familiar tunes from pop stars like Taylor Swift and Coldplay will also be featured. Participating singers have performed on the West End (a.k.a. London’s Broadway) and for royalty.
6 p.m.
Kodak Center; 200 West Ridge Rd.
254-0181 (kodakcenter.com)
APRIL 25
DAY OF DANCE!
A variety of dance performances will take place throughout the day during Strong Museum of Play’s Day of Dance! There will be free dance lessons by Draper Dance, and there will also be story time about dance. Visitors will have an opportunity to create a ribbon wand.
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Strong Museum of Play; One Manhattan
Square; 263-2700 (museumofplay.org)
APRIL 25–26
BRICKUNIVERSE ROCHESTER
Recommended for kids from four to fourteen, BrickUniverse is a celebration of all things LEGO. Visitors will be able to meet local LEGO enthusiasts and famous LEGO artists from around the country. Large-scale LEGO builds will be on display, some large enough to step into. There will be opportunities to build for all ages, and vendors will be onsite, selling LEGO brick accessories. Check website for times.
The Dome Arena/Minett Hall
2695 East Henrietta Rd., Henrietta
APRIL 30–MAY 3
GARDEN BROS NUCLEAR CIRCUS
Billed as “The Largest Circus on Earth,” Garden Bros Nuclear Circus features more than sixty performers from all areas of the world. This 100-minute performance will include clowns, daredevils, aerial artists, stunt drivers, and more. Check website for times.
Mall at Greece Ridge
271 Greece Ridge Center Dr.
(941) 222-0812
MAY 2
PAW PATROL PAW-TY
The Playpen is hosting a Paw Patrol Paw-ty for kids ages one to ten. In addition to open play, there will be a Paw Patrol-themed craft and activity, as well as cupcakes, juice, and a goodie bag available.
Register online.
The Playpen
1205 Mayberry Pl., Macedon
(315) 584-1273 (theplaypen.org)
MAY 8
ROCHESTER LILAC FESTIVAL
Three stages will host hundreds of performers during the Rochester Lilac Festival. Kids can explore rides, games, entertainment, and more. Visitors can indulge in local food and craft beverages and explore hundreds of varieties of lilacs in Highland Park.
Through May 17
Highland Park
180 Reservoir Ave.
MAY 9
ROCHESTER DACHSHUND PARADE
The twenty-fourth annual Rochester Dachshund Parade will feature a fashion show, oompah music (think the brass music you’d hear at Oktoberfest), a parade, and more.
Parade will begin around 11:30 a.m.
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Washington Square Park
181 S. Clinton Ave.
MAY 28–30
MENDON FIRE CARNIVAL
This year’s Mendon Fire Carnival, which benefits the town’s fire department, will feature fireworks on Thursday night, a chicken barbecue Friday night, and the Fireman’s Parade on Saturday. Rides will be running each day, and unlimited ride passes are available online. There will also be live music in the beer tent each evening.
Mendon Fire Hall
101 Mendon Ionia Rd., Mendon
624-1738 (mendoncarnival.org)
MAY 30
STROLL FOR STRONG KIDS AND 5K
Walkers and runners are encouraged to dress as a favorite real-life or fictional superhero at this year’s Stroll for Strong Kids and 5K. This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of this fundraising event to support pediatric patients at Golisano Children’s Hospital.
The stroll begins at 10:30 a.m., and the 5K race begins at 8:30 a.m.
Genesee Valley Park
1000 E. River Rd.
JUNE 6
TWO-GETHER TIME
In this hands-on class for artists five years and older with an adult, kids will color and assemble a wind chime. Next, kids will paint a pot and choose a flower to plant inside.
9–10 a.m.
Broccolo Garden Center
2755 Penfield Rd, Fairport
424-4476 (broccololawnandlandscape.com)
JUNE 6
PIRATE-PALOOZA
For the adult visitors of the second annual Pirate-Palooza, a beer and wine garden will be onsite, as well as dozens of vendors. For the kids, bounce houses, games, activities, and live music will be featured, and, of course, pirates! This event is free for the community.
Noon–4 p.m.
Hotel Canandaigua
205 Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua
577-3500 (bit.ly/piratecdga)
JUNE 13
MOVIES IN MANDEVILLE: HERCULES
A Hercules-themed lobby party will kick off this Movies in Mandeville event, complete with games, activities, and themed snacks. At 2 p.m., the Disney film will screen in the theatre. Guests are encouraged to dress as characters in the film, or as heroes, Greek gods and goddesses, or mythical creatures.
1 p.m.
Clemens Center
207 Clemens Center Parkway, Elmira;
(607) 734-8191 (clemenscenter.org)
JUNE 14
PRINCESS BRUNCH
Ariel, Ursula, and more will be present as diners feast on a brunch buffet during this Princess Brunch. The characters will perform live musical numbers and host a sing-along. A photo opportunity will be offered after the performance. Guests are encouraged to dress in costume. Suggested for kids between three and eight years old.
10:30 a.m.
The Old Farm Café
3450 Winton Pl.
667-0954 (bit.ly/ofcbrunch)
JUNE 15
PLANET K-POP: THE ULTIMATE K-POP TRIBUTE CONCERT
In full celebration of K-Pop culture, Planet K-Pop: The Ultimate K-Pop Tribute Concert will feature live singers and dancers performing songs from KPop Demon Hunters, BTS, BLACKPINK, Huntr/x, and more. The audience will experience onstage dance battles and surprise cast interactions.
7 p.m.
Kodak Center
200 West Ridge Rd.
254-0181 (kodakcenter.com)
JUNE 21
FATHER’S DAY BBQ
20 Deep Winery will be hosting a Father’s Day event with the help of Pat’s Pigs, serving up a full barbecue spread. The event will also feature live music and lawn games, as well as a pizza food truck and Fairport’s The Ice Cream Factory. 20 Deep wines will be available, as well as a selection of local beers and non-alcoholic options.
11 a.m.–7 p.m.
20 Deep Winery
187 Mendon Ionia Rd, Honeoye Falls
204-7953 (20deep.com)
JUNE 26
MUSIC ON THE LAWN: GRAND CANYON RESCUE EPISODE
Bring your own blanket and chairs to Long Acre Farms Music on the Lawn event, featuring Grand Canyon Rescue Episode, an acoustic-electric Americana band. This free event is rain or shine, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Food options will include wood- fired pizzas, as well as fare from the LAF Grill and the Rolling Stoves barbecue food truck.
5:30–9 p.m.
Long Acre Farms
1342 Eddy Rd., Macedon
(315) 986-4202 (bit.ly/LongAcreMusicLawn)
Except where noted, all events take place in the area code (585).
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This article originally appeared in the Spring 2026 issue of (585) Kids.
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