OCTOBER
RIVERIE–ROCHESTER: RIVER AND CANAL CRUISE Oct. 5–7, 12–14, & 19–21 Enjoy a ninety-minute round trip cruise on the Erie Canal, from High Falls to Genesee Valley Park. Best part? A gorgeous view of downtown on the way back to port. Tickets are $22–30 and kids under three years old cruise free. See website for schedule. Riverie; 622-5748; cornhillnav.org/riverie
SCREAM FEST Oct. 7 Hamlin’s Scream Fest will kick off Halloweenathon, a month-long celebration of Halloween. The festival will include spooky activities and attractions, food, games, and contests, and much more! Fireworks will follow the event at 7:15 p.m. 12–5 p.m. Hamlin Town Hall; 1658 Lake Rd. N.; 964-2421; hamlinny.org
SPIDER–MAN: INTO THE SPIDER–VERSE LIVE IN CONCERT Oct. 12 Watch this Academy Award–winning animated film on the big screen with live musical accompaniment by the Broadway Sinfonietta, an all–women and majority women–of–color orchestra and production company. The soundtrack blends symphonic orchestral music with hip-hop; live musicians and turntables with a DJ scratcher will accompany the film. 7 p.m. RBTL; 885 East Main St.; 222-5000; rbtl.org
PUMPKIN PATCH TRAIN RIDES Oct. 14–15, 21–22, 28–29 Take a mile-and-half train ride to the pumpkin patch with the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum! Every child will select a small pumpkin to take home. Complementary juice, cookies, and coloring books will be provided, and kettle corn will be for sale. Visit the petting zoo before you leave. Tickets are $10–20 and free for kids four and under. Check website for schedule. Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum; 282 Rush Scottsville Rd.; 533-1431; rochestertrainrides.com
BLIPPI: THE WONDERFUL WORLD TOUR Oct. 21 Join Blippi and special guest Meekah for this brand-new musical party, where Blippi will discuss all his favorite vehicles, sing, dance, and spread some joy. 2 p.m. Kodak Center, 200 West Ridge Rd.; 254-0181; kodakcenter.com
SPOOKY SYMPHONIES AT RPO Oct. 29 The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra will be playing some spooky tunes to get your little ones in the Halloween spirit. Preconcert activities will take place one hour ahead of the event at Hochstein School of Music and Dance. 2 p.m. Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra; 255 East Ave.; 454-2100; rpo.org
HAUNTED STROLL Oct. 29 Tour the property of this 40–room Queen Anne Victorian–style mansion, including the Kitchen Garden, Italian Garden, Japanese Garden, Rose Garden, and so on! You may be surprised by the ghoulish characters lurking in the shadows! Wear your best costume. 5:30–8:30 p.m. Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park; 250 Gibson St., Canandaigua; sonnenberg.org
HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION Oct. 31 For a fun and safe alternative to trickor-treating, visit Hilton Parma Rec at the Community Center on Halloween night. The event will take place outside, on the front lawn of the Community Center, and include a trunk or treat down Henry Street, a creepy graveyard egg “haunt,” free doughnuts and cider, and a Buffalo Bill’s ticket raffle. This is a free event. 5–7 p.m. Hilton Community Center; 53 Grove St., Hilton; 392-9030
NOVEMBER
WONDERLAND EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE Weekends in November & December Arcade and Attica’s Wonderland Express features six runs a day on a heated, vintage train. The trip will take guests to Curriers Station (AKA the North Pole). When visitors arrive at the North Pole, they can enjoy a variety of activities to enjoy, including jumping on elf sleigh, taking a photo in Santa’s sleigh, and visiting the Elf House. Food and souvenirs will be available as well. On the train ride back to the station all children will receive a gift from Santa! The event is two hours and twenty minutes long. Book in advance online to reserve your seats. Departure times vary Arcade & Attica Railroad; 278 Main St., Arcade; 492-3100; aarailroad.com
FAMILY SCAVENGER HUNT Nov. 4 Keep your scavenger hunt answer key handy, and keep your eyes peeled for clues around the Webster Recreation Center for this fun Family Scavenger Hunt. There are three skill levels for ages two to twelve. Prizes are available for successful scavengers. 10 a.m. Webster Parks and Recreation; 1350 Chiyoda Dr.; 872-7103
ROCHESTER CHILDREN’S BOOK FESTIVAL Nov. 4 About fifty authors and illustrators will be in attendance for this year’s Rochester Children’s Book Festival at Monroe Community College. This free celebration of literacy will include presentations by the authors and illustrators, readings, book signings, workshops, crafts, and more. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Monroe Community College; 1000 E. Henrietta Rd.; rcbfestival.com
DISNEY’S MY SON PINOCCHIO JR. Nov. 10–12 First through fifth graders will perform this modern twist on the Disney classic Pinocchio this season as part of A Magical Journey Thru Stages, a youth theatre program based out of the Auditorium Center. In My Son Pinocchio Jr., the Blue Fairy guides Gepetto on a hilarious journey of enhancing his parenting skills. A Magical Journey Thru Stages; Auditorium Center; 875 E. Main St., Ste. 380; 935-7173; mjtstages.org
SWEET CREATIONS GINGERBREAD DISPLAY Nov. 11–Dec. 31 The George Eastman Museum is taken over by dozens of deliciously decorated gingerbread houses. These visual treats for the family will be auctioned off in a silent auction. Visit the website for admission information. Eastman Museum, 900 East Ave.; 327-4800; eastman.org
2ND SUNDAY STORIES & STUFF Nov. 12, Dec. 10, and ongoing On the second Sunday of every month, the Avenue Blackbox Theatre hosts this event where kids can come in, choose a book, and tell a Book Buddy about what they have read for a prize. There are also games and storytellers onsite. 2–4 p.m. The Avenue Blackbox Theatre; 780 Joseph Ave.; 491-6730; avenuetheatre.org
HOLIDAY MARKET & PREPARING FOR WINTER Nov. 18 & 19 Learn how Western New Yorkers prepared for winter in the nineteenth century while preparing yourself for winter by shopping locally made and hand-crafted goods at the holiday market. Visit historic homes and businesses to see how food would have been preserved, how warm garments would have been prepared, and more. 3 p.m. Genesee Country Village & Museum; 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford; 538-6822; gcv.org
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Nov. 28–Dec. 30 This holiday classic follows Ebenezer Scrooge as he’s visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. The spirits show Scrooge who he has been, who he is, and who he is on course to become. He learns it’s never too late to make a change and right your wrongs. Visit the website for times, ticket prices, and more. Geva Theatre; 75 Woodbury Blvd.; 232- 4382; gevatheatre.org
NATURE CHRISTMAS TREE CRAFT Nov. 30 Children can make a fun and festive Christmas Tree using an assortment of available items from nature: pinecones, sticks, pebbles, cinnamon sticks, dried orange slices, cloves, etc. Children can take their tree home to use year after year. Hot cocoa and cookies included as well! 10:30 a.m. Fable Studio; 1350 Pittsford Mendon Rd., Mendon: (201) 234-9449; fablekidsstudio.com
DECEMBER
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE IN THE SOUTH WEDGE HOLIDAY FESTIVAL Dec. 2 Benefit your community and local small businesses while getting some holiday shopping checked off your list at this holiday festival in the South Wedge. More than forty vendors will be onsite, selling everything from crafts and jewelry to holiday decorations and more. Enjoy live music, pick up a wreath or a tree, visit a food truck or food vendor stand, and more. Interactive activities and games will be available for kids, and there will be a meet and greet with Santa! 11 a.m.–4 p.m. 357 Gregory St.; southwedge.com
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Dec. 3 Fill up on pancakes, waffles, sausage, and more at the American Legion Post 34 in Shortsville before meeting the big man in red himself. A photographer will be on hand to capture your meeting with Santa. Take-home crafts for the kids will also be available from Red Jacket Community Library. This event is $10 per person, although kids five and younger are free. 8:30–11:30 a.m. American Legion Post 34; 1513 Palmyra St., Shortsville; 289-4186
PARADE OF LIGHTS IN ADDISON Dec. 9 The Addison Volunteer Fire Department is hosting their third annual Parade of Lights this year. The parade will begin at the American Legion on Maple Street. 6 p.m. Addison Volunteer Fire Department; (607) 769-2579
ANNUAL HOWLIDAY EVENT Dec. 9 While you’re checking items off your holiday shopping list this season, keep man’s best friend in mind. This event, hosted by Oswego County SPCA-OCAWL, will feature Santa pictures, adoptable animals, lunch served, a bake sale, a silent auction, and more. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. State Street United Methodist Church; 357 State St., Fulton; (315) 297-4900
THE NUTRACKER Dec. 12 The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine will bring this holiday favorite to the Kodak Center stage this year. The Nutcracker showcases a magical world of toy soldiers, sugar plum fairies, and other colorful characters set against classic Tchaikovsky songs like “Waltz of the Flowers,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” “Waltz of the Snowflakes,” and more. Tickets are $45–85. 7:30 p.m. Kodak Center; 200 West Ridge Rd.; 254-0181; kodakcenter.com
ANNIE Dec. 12–17 Everyone’s favorite orphan always sees the sunny side of a situation in this tale of hard knocks, deception, and redemption. Little Orphan Annie has brought sunshine and determination to generations of audiences, and this season, she will bring it to Rochester audiences via the Rochester Broadway Theatere League. View website for admission information. RBTL; 885 East Main St.; 222–5000; rbtl.org
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