Please note: Mistakes happen. To confirm event details, call the sponsoring organization’s phone number or visit the website.
Saturday, April 27
Family Times’ Kids Expo. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Families can see performances, take part in activities, and shop for products and services for kids. Monster trucks will perform stunts as well! State Fairgrounds, Geddes. Free. (315) 472-4669. familytimescny.com.
Be the Scientist. Noon-4 p.m. Explore the activities of an environmental scientist. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Museum admission: $12/adults; $10/seniors and ages 2-11. (315) 425-9068.
Sunday, April 28
Step Up 4 Kids. 8-11 a.m. A Kids Fun Run (9:30 a.m.), 5K (10 a.m.) and children’s activities help raise money for the McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Center, in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Race-day registration is 8-9 a.m. Sawmill Creek Shelter, Willow Bay, Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool. Day-of registration: $35/5K; $15/Kids Fun Run. www.mcmahonryan.org.
Monday, April 29
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Tuesday, April 30
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Wednesday, May 1
Read, Sing, Play Storytime. 10:30-11 a.m.; also May 8, 15, 22 & 29. Children of all ages, accompanied by caregivers, can enjoy this storytime. Central Library, KidSpace (Level 2), 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-1900.
Early Learners Storytime. 11 a.m.; also May 8, 15 & 22. Children ages 2-4 with an accompanying adult can enjoy a storytime with rhymes, songs and crafts. Salina Free Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. (315) 454-4524. www.salinalibrary.org.
Let’s Pretend. 1 p.m.; also May 15. Children ages 3-5, accompanied by an adult, learn about an animal that lives at Beaver Lake by acting out how the animal behaves. Each program includes a craft and outdoor activities. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $5/child; $4/vehicle. Registration required: (315) 638-2519.
State Test Brain Break. 4-6 p.m. Students can recover from their testing experience with board games, Legos and yoga. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.
Teen Anime Night in Liverpool. 6-8 p.m. Teens can come and talk about anime. Cosplay is okay, but library staff must approve. Presented by Liverpool Public Library. Dunkin’ Donuts, 105 Second St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.
Thursday, May 2
Teen Writer’s Guild. 4-5 p.m.; also May 9, 16 & 23. Students in grades 6-12 can take part in writing workshops, receive criticism, and brainstorm with others. All genres of creative writing are welcome. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. fflib.org. (315) 637-6374.
Xbox in the Evening. 5 p.m. Young people ages 12-18 can play on the Xbox One and enjoy snacks and drinks. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5326.
Friday, May 3
Nature on Wheels Tours. 1:30-3 p.m.; also May 10, 17, 24 & 31. Visitors with mobility limitations can ride an electric vehicle through the center’s diverse habitats while a naturalist describes the sights. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $3/person; $4/vehicle. Registration required: (315) 638-2519.
Saturday, May 4
Star Wars Day. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Kids ages 5-12 can choose from three different Star Wars crafts to make. They can also compete in a themed scavenger hunt to win a prize. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5326.
Public Fishing. 9:30-11:30 a.m.; also May 11 & 18. Families and individuals can come for a morning of fishing; bait, rods and reels provided. Volunteers are on site to help beginners. (Fishing license not required.) Carpenter’s Book Fish Hatchery, 1672 Route 321, Elbridge. $5/person. Preregistration and prepayment required: (315) 451-6249.
Free Comic Book Day. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Participants age 8 and older can get two comic books each, while supplies last. Selections for new readers and comic book lovers of all kinds. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Free. CLDandJ.org. (315) 446-3578.
Mental Health Awareness Walk/Run. 10 a.m.-noon. (Registration: 9-9:45 a.m.) Raise money for and awareness of families affected by mental health challenges with a walk and 5K fun run. Bayview Shelter, Willow Bay, Onondaga Lake Park, Onondaga Lake Parkway, Liverpool. $25/registration. Familytapestryinc.org.
Spring Migration Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; also May 5. This annual celebration of the return of migratory birds includes numerous activities and exhibits: live birds of prey; a petting zoo; craft making and game playing; live music; and more. Great Swamp Conservancy, 3.5 miles off I-90, Exit 34, 8375 N. Main St., Canastota. Admission: $4/adults; $1/age 12 and under; $10/family maximum. (315) 697-2950.
Wildlife Festival. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Families can learn about nature through presentations with live birds of prey and mammals. There will also be a climbing wall, live music, craft making, food for sale, and more. Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 Route 89, Savannah. $5/person; $20/family. (315) 365-3588.
Paws and Books. 10:30 a.m.; also May 11. Children ages 5-12 can read a story to Cooper, a dog certified as a Canine Good Citizen. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5326.
Toddlers’ Tango. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Toddlers and preschoolers can have fun in this music and movement class. Salina Free Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. Registration required: (315) 454-4524. www.salinalibrary.org.
Paws to Read. 10:30-11:30 a.m.; also May 11, 18 & 25. Kids can read to a friendly dog from Paws Inc. of CNY. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.
Very Hungry Caterpillar Party. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Eric Carle book with a themed storytime. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. (315) 637-6374.
Crafting Wonderland. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dress as your favorite Alice in Wonderland character and enjoy an afternoon of magic and madness, with dozens of crafters, food for sale, and more. Baldwinsville Community Park, Lions Parkway, Baldwinsville. Free admission. For more information: psychicimpressions529@gmail.com.
Star Wars Celebration. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Star Wars fans can do crafts, hear stories on the hour, and enter a raffle for Star Wars swag. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.
Sunday, May 5
Spring Migration Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See May 4 listing.
Syracuse Children’s Chorus Concert. 4 p.m. The chorus performs a concert titled “I Hear America Singing.” Hendricks Chapel, Syracuse University, Syracuse. $10/adults; $5/ages 5-16; free/under 5. (315) 478-0582.
www.syracusechildrenschorus.org.
Monday, May 6
Paws to Read. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Children can read to therapy dog Bailey for 15 minutes each. Salina Free Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. Registration required: (315) 454-4524.
www.salinalibrary.org.
Monday Funday. 4:30-5:30 p.m.; also May 13 & 20. Children ages 5-12 can make a craft, something different each week. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Free.
maxwellmemoriallibrary.org. (315) 672-3661.
Tuesday, May 7
First Steps. 9:30-10 a.m.; also May 14, 21 & 28. Children who are good walkers, up to age 3, can with a caregiver take part in a program with music, movement, crafts and more. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. (315) 637-6374.
Read, Sing and Play Storytime. 10:30 a.m.; also May 14, 21 & 28. Children ages 1 1/2-6 and their families or caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, fingerplays and songs. Petit Branch Library, 105 Victoria Place, Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-3636.
Baby Storytime. 10:30-11 a.m.; also May 14, 21 & 28. Babies, up to age 2, and caregivers can share rhymes, songs, stories and signs in this language-building program. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. (315) 637-6374.
Homeschool Hangout. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Homeschool families get together for games and crafts. Presented by Liverpool Public Library. Northside Church, 7965 Oswego Road, Liverpool. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.
After School Club. 4-5 p.m.; every Tuesday. Students in grades 1-6 can enjoy games, make crafts, and take part in experiments. A different project at each session. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Free. Registration encouraged:
CLDandJ.org. (315) 446-3578.
Adoption Informational Meeting. 5-6:30 p.m. Those exploring the idea of adoption can learn more at a session presented by Family Focus Adoption Services. Fairmount Library, 406 Chapel Drive, Syracuse. Free. (315) 807-5189.
Setting Students Up for Success. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Discuss trauma-related behavior and restore learning in the education setting. A presentation of Syracuse City School District’s Parent University. Syracuse Northeast Community Center, 716 Hawley Ave., Syracuse. Registration required: (315) 435-6275.
Family Trivia. 6 p.m. Families and friends can gather to answer trivia questions posed by the library’s Google Home Mini. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration requested: (315) 492-1727.
Wednesday, May 8
Homeschool Gathering. 1-2:30 p.m. Families with children of all ages can play games, make crafts and more. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. (315) 672-3661.
maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.
Prenatal Story Hour. 5:30-6:30 p.m.; also May 15 & 22. Monica Dilone, a licensed medical social worker, discusses how reading to your baby in utero can help develop their brain. Presented by Liverpool Public Library. Hope Cafe, 305 Vine St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.
Teen Tabletop Games. 6-8 p.m. Teens can hang out to play board games and eat snacks. Presented by Liverpool Public Library. Pizza Villa, 409 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.
Thursday, May 9
Trail Tales. 1 p.m.; also May 23. Children ages 3-5, accompanied by an adult, can hear two stories and then go on a walk with a naturalist. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. Admission: $4/vehicle. (315) 638-2519.
Safe Place to Game. 3-4:30 p.m.; also May 16. Staffers from TCGplayer help participants learn and play trading card games and video games; for ages 12-18. Central Library, Community Room (Level 1), 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-1900.
Teen Writing and Drawing Group. 3:30-5 p.m. Teens can explore writing, drawing, and a variety of other creative pursuits. Snacks provided. Petit Branch Library, 105 Victoria Place, Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-3636.
Pajama Storytime. 6 p.m. Children ages 3-6 can wear pajamas, hear a story and make a craft. Salina Free Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. Registration required: (315) 454-4524.
www.salinalibrary.org.
Raising Great Kids Parenting Group. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Therapist Jackie Michel leads a parenting group that explores happiness, gratitude, mindfulness, neuroscience and more. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: fflib.org. (315) 637-6374.
Hour of Code. 6:30 p.m. Families with children in grade 2 and up can take part in a coding challenge; no experience necessary. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 492-1727.
Friday, May 10
Paper Rose Craft. 2-4 p.m. Tweens and teens can make paper roses with provided materials. Petit Branch Library, 105 Victoria Place, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 435-3636.
Dungeons & Dragons for Newbies. 3-4:30 p.m. Volunteers from TCGplayer host games to introduce new players to the structure and design of D&D; for teens and adults. Central Library, Level 1, 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-1900.
Saturday, May 11
Teen Movie Saturday. 2 p.m. Young people ages 12-18 can watch the documentary Fortnite: Battle, Build, Survive and enjoy snacks and drinks. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5326.
Science Saturday. 2 p.m. Children can discover the insects in the soil. Wear clothes appropriate for going outside and getting dirty. Petit Branch Library, 105 Victoria Place, Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-3636.
Sunday, May 12
MOTHER’S DAY
Mother’s Day Garden Tour at Sycamore Hill. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy over 250 acres of landscaped gardens and ponds (filled with koi fish), 500,000 flowering bulbs and 700 flowering trees and shrubs. A benefit for Baltimore Woods Nature Center. Sycamore Hill Gardens, 2130 Old Seneca Turnpike, Marcellus. $12/general, at gate; free/age 8 and under. (315) 673-1350. Purchase advance tickets online: baltimorewoods.org.
Mother’s Day Buffet. 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. seatings. Enjoy an extensive buffet and a view of southern Onondaga County. Skyline Lodge, Highland Forest, Route 80, 3 miles east of Fabius. $24.95/adult; $12.95/ages 5-11; free/under 5. Registration required: (315) 677-3303.
Monday, May 13
Mini-Photography Session. 6-7:30 p.m. Get a mini-photography session with your little one and receive one or two digital photos. Presented by CNY Doula Connection. CNY Healing Arts, 195 Intrepid Lane, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 707-8097.
Tuesday, May 14
Teen MOPS. 5-7 p.m.. Young mothers, ages 13-21, with children under 6 enjoy a faith-based program with fun, food and activities while their children are cared for by the childcare program. Liverpool First United Methodist Church, 604 Oswego St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 569-2542.
Wednesday, May 15
Kids Only Book Club. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Students in grades 2-5 can talk about what they’re reading, get ideas from peers, and eat some snacks. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. (315) 672-3661. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.
Teen Video Game Night. 6-8 p.m. Teens can play games in the Dunkin’ Donuts community room. Snacks will be served. Presented by Liverpool Public Library. Dunkin’ Donuts, 105 Second St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.
Thursday, May 16
Trail School. 10 a.m.-noon. A naturalist will lead participants ages 5-15, each accompanied by an adult, on a hike to Peanut Hill. Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. $9. (315) 673-1350. Register: baltimorewoods.org.
Table Top Game Day. 3:30-5 p.m. 3:30-5 p.m. Tweens and teens can play board games, including Monopoly, Scrabble, Chess and more. Petit Branch Library, 105 Victoria Place, Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-3636.
Meet Moose & Friends. 4 p.m. News personality Laura Hand brings Moose, a therapy dog, to teach kids about different topics. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration requested: (315) 492-1727.
Friday, May 17
Toddler Dance Party. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Children from 18 months to 5 years old can dance, use musical instruments, play with bubbles, and more. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Free. CLDandJ.org. (315) 446-3578.
Music & Stories with Donna B. 10:30 a.m. Children of all ages, from newborns and up, can join Donna Butterfield for songs, dancing, stories and more. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration requested: (315) 492-1727.
Fly a Kite. 3:30 p.m. Children ages 5-12 can learn to make a kite to decorate and fly. Salina Free Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. Registration required: (315) 454-4524.
www.salinalibrary.org.
Harry Potter Interactive Movie Event. 6-8:30 p.m. At this family event, see the movie Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Attendees, in grade 3 and up, will each receive a bag of snacks, prompts and props. Manlius Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. Registration required: (315) 682-6400.
Family First Fort Night. 6-8 p.m. Families with children age 2 and up can bring blankets and pillows, and enjoy stories, activities, and pizza and s’mores. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Free. Registration required: CLDandJ.org. (315) 446-3578.
Saturday, May 18
South Otselic Fishing Heritage Day. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fishing clinics for beginners, educational activities, guided tours of the hatchery, live birds of prey, wagon rides, live music and more. Locations around the hamlet including the State Fish Hatchery and Otselic Town Park, South Otselic. Free admission. (315) 653-7490. www.ovfish.org.
DIY Fairy Gardens. 1-2 p.m. Under the guidance of a master gardener, create your own fairy garden with a pot, soil, three plants, garden stones and a mini gnome; for age 6 and up. Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. $30/instruction & supplies. (315) 673-1350. Register: baltimorewoods.org.
Rigamajigs. 2-4 p.m. Children can engage in creative and cooperative building. Petit Branch Library, 105 Victoria Place, Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-3636.
DIY Day. 2:30 p.m. Children ages 5-12 can make sidewalk chalk from provided materials. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5326.
Sensory Friendly Time. 5:30-7:30 p.m. The museum turns down the noise, turns off the flashing lights, and makes other accommodations so people with sensory processing challenges can explore the exhibits. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Sensory Friendly Time admission: $5. (315) 425-9068.
Sunday, May 19
Marching for Mothers Walk. 10 a.m. (registration), 11 a.m. (walk). Walk raises awareness of perinatal anxiety and depression. Activities include bounce houses, face painting, massage and more. Sponsored by Crouse Health. Longbranch Park, 3813 Long Branch Road,
Liverpool. Donations
crouse.org/marchingformothers.
Afternoon Tea. 2 p.m. Guests can enjoy teas, children’s tea or juice, and an assortment of sweets and savories. Event held outdoors unless the weather is inclement. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $25/person; $4/vehicle. Registration required: (315) 638-2519.
Monday, May 20
Teen Minecraft. 3-4:30 p.m. Kids in grades 5-12 can hang out and play on the library’s server. Salina Free Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. Registration required: (315) 454-4524.
www.salinalibrary.org.
Tuesday, May 21
Adoption Informational Meeting. 4:30-7 p.m. Those exploring the idea of adoption can learn more at a session presented by Family Focus Adoption Services. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. (315) 807-5189.
Wednesday, May 22
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Thursday, May 23
Drop In Crafts. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Children of all ages can make fun, seasonal crafts with provided materials. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.
The Booktopi. 3:30-4:30 p.m. The branch’s teen book club this month talks about Robert Beatty’s Serafina and the Black Cloak. Petit Branch Library, 105 Victoria Place, Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-3636.
Game Night. 6 p.m. Families of all ages and abilities can try out a library board game or bring one from home to share. Salina Free Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. (315) 454-4524. www.salinalibrary.org.
Family Craft Time. 6 p.m. Adults and kids can make simple wind chimes with provided materials. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 435-5326.
Friday, May 24
Corduroy. 7 p.m.; through June 15. Gifford Family Theatre performs a show based on two books by Don Freeman. In the story, Corduroy tears through a department store in search of a missing button. Coyne Center for the Performing Arts, Le Moyne College, 1419 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse. $15/adult; $10/child. (315) 445-4200.
giffordfamilytheatre.org.
Saturday, May 25
North Syracuse Family Festival. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Annual festival features crafters, music, and games for children, among other activities. Lonergan Park, 524 S. Main St., North Syracuse. Free. facebook.com/NorthSyracuseFamilyFestival.
Be the Scientist. Noon-4 p.m. Explore the activities of a pilot. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Museum admission: $12/adults; $10/seniors and ages 2-11. (315) 425-9068.
Corduroy. 2 p.m.; through June 15. See May 24 listing.
Treefrogs and Peepers. 8-10 p.m. Adults and kids (age 5 and up) can go on a night hike to Philips Pond, to listen for and try to spot frogs. Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. $9. (315) 673-1350. Register: baltimorewoods.org.
Sunday, May 26
Memorial Day Watchfire. Dusk-8 p.m. Veterans and non-veterans gather for a watchfire ceremony and lighting of a pyre to honor those who have served the nation. Watchfire Park (between Routes 690, 695 & State Fair Boulevard), State Fairgrounds, Geddes. Free.
cnyvva103.org/watchfire.html.
Monday, May 27
MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day Benefit.
8 a.m.-noon. Benefit features a silent auction, bake sale, plant sale, ice cream sundaes, and a free craft area for kids. Proceeds go to local food pantry. Columbian Presbyterian Church, corner Routes 20 & 11, LaFayette. Free admission. (315) 677-3293.
Tuesday, May 28
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Wednesday, May 29
Onondaga Community College Q&A. 2-4 p.m. An OCC representative answers questions about applying to college, financial aid, and other topics. Central Library, Level 1, 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-1900.
Teen Trivia Night. 6-8 p.m. Teens can test their knowledge of pop culture. Snacks will be served. Presented by Liverpool Public Library. Dunkin’ Donuts, 105 Second St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.
Thursday, May 30
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Friday, May 31
Time for Tots Playgroup. 9:30-10:45 a.m. Education playgroup for children ages 18 months-5 years and their caregiver. Stories, songs, arts and crafts, and more. Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 8131 Soule Road, Liverpool. $3/family. Registration recommended: (315) 622-2843.
NYCrossofChrist.org/Tots.
Graphic Novel and Comic Book Club. 4 p.m. Young people ages 12-18 can read Kelly Sue Deconnick’s Captain Marvel Vol. 1 for this session, and discuss other comics and graphic novels. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5326.
ONGOING EVENTS
Canoeing & Kayaking. May 11-27: Saturdays & Sundays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Paddle around Beaver Lake searching for beaver lodges, turtles and herons. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $10/hour of rental. Admission: $4/vehicle. Call for current weather conditions: (315) 638-2519.
Onondaga County Beaches Open. May 25-June 15: Saturdays, Sundays & Memorial Day, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sandy beaches have lifeguard supervision, shaded areas, picnic tables, grills and boat rentals. Jamesville Beach Park, 4110 West Shore Manor, Jamesville. Oneida Shores Park, 9400 Bartell Road, Brewerton. $7/vehicle. (315) 435-5252 (Jamesville) or (315) 676-7366 (Oneida). onondagacountyparks.com.
Wegmans Playground. Boundless Playground for children (and parents) of all ages and abilities includes accessible swings, slides, bridge and more, including special section just for the tiniest tykes. Onondaga Lake Park, Route 370, Liverpool. Free. (315) 451-PARK.
