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    Miniature Golf

    Kids playing mini golf

    Big Don’s Outdoor Fun Center
    Where: 8408 Button Road, Cicero.
    More information: bigdons.com.

    Fairmount Glen Miniature Golf
    Where: 210 Onondaga Road, Syracuse.
    More information: fairmountglen.com.

    Four Seasons Golf & Ski Center
    Where: 8012 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville.
    More information: fourseasonsgolfandski.com.

    Gold Rush Adventure Golf
    Where: 4853 NY-233, Westmoreland.
    More information: goldrushminiaturegolf.weebly.com.

    Hickory Hill Golf Center 
    Where: 3451 State Route 31, Baldwinsville.
    More information: hickoryhillgolfcourse.com/amenities/mini-golf.

    Lakeview Lanes
    Where: 723 W. Broadway, Fulton.
    More information: lakeviewbowling.com/mini-golf.

    Mr. Pudder’s Mini Golf & Ice Cream
    Where: 687 W. Genesee St. Road, Skaneateles.
    More information: mrpudders.com.

    Palm Springs Mini Golf
    Where: 9411 Maynard Drive, Marcy.
    More information: palmspringsminigolf.com.

    Shipwreck Amusements
    Where: 759 State Route 13, Cortland.
    More information: shipwreck-amusements.com.

    Tom Thumb Drive In
    Where: 6143 East Lake Road, Auburn.
    More information: tomthumbdrivein.com.

    U-Pick Farms

    A side view shot of a family picking strawberries in a pick-your-own farm field. The main focus is of a girl picking strawberries.

    Abbott Farms
    Where: 3275 Cold Springs Road, Baldwinsville.
    More information: abbottfarms.com.

    Behling Orchards 
    Where: 114 Potter Road, Mexico.
    More information: behlingorchards.com.

    Blueberry Hill Farms & Nursery
    Where: 6884 Roberts Road, Clinton.
    More information: blueberryhillfarmsandnursery.com.

    Candella’s Farm & Greenhouses
    Where: 9256 River Road, Marcy.
    More information: candellasfarm.com.

    Critz Farms
    Where: 3232 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia.
    More information: critzfarms.com.

    Emmi Farms
    Where: 1482 W. Genesee Road, Baldwinsville.
    More information: emmifarms.com.

    Fruit Valley Orchard
    Where: 507 Bunker Hill Road, Oswego.
    More information: fruitvalleyorchard.com.

    Grisamore Farms
    Where: 749 Cowan Road, Locke.
    More information: grisamorefarms.com.

    Hall’s Hill Blueberry Farm
    Where: 2100 Tower Road, Cortland.
    More information: hallshillblueberryfarm.com.

    Navarino Orchard 
    Where: 3655 Cherry Valley Turnpike, Syracuse.
    More information: navarinoorchard.com.

    Reeves Farms
    Where: 1220 W. Genesee Road, Baldwinsville.
    More information: reevesfarms.com.

    Stan’s Berry Patch
    Where: 208 County Route 84, West Monroe.
    More information: stansberrypatch.com.

    Strawberry Fields Hydroponic Farm
    Where: 4240 E. Genesee St. Road, Auburn.
    More information: strawberryfieldsandflorist.net.

    Water Activities

    Kids waiting to go down water slide at Thunder Island Water Park
    Thunder Island Water Park | Michael Davis Photo

    Beaver Lake Nature Center
    Where: 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville.
    More information: onondagacountyparks.com/parks/beaver-lake-nature-center.

    Buttermilk Falls State Park
    Where: 112 E. Buttermilk Falls Road, Ithaca.
    More information: parks.ny.gov/parks/buttermilkfalls.

    Cascades Indoor Waterpark
    Where: 2177 Clute Road, Cortland.
    More information: greekpeak.net/waterpark.

    Camillus Park
    Where: 1 Pool Road, Camillus.
    More information: camillusparksrec.wixsite.com/camillusrecreation/camillus.

    Delta Lake State Park
    Where: 8797 State Route 46, Rome.
    More information: parks.ny.gov/parks/deltalake.

    Enchanted Forest Water Safari
    Where: 3183 State Route 28, Old Forge.
    More information: watersafari.com.

    Emerson Park
    Where: 6914 E. Lake Road, Auburn.
    More information: cayugacounty.us/1391/Emerson-Park.

    Fair Haven Beach State Park
    Where: 14985 State Park Road, Fair Haven.
    More information: parks.ny.gov/parks/fairhavenbeach.

    Jamesville Beach Park
    Where: 3992 Apulia Road, Jamesville.
    More information: onondagacountyparks.com/parks/jamesville-beach-park.

    Green Lakes State Park
    Where: 7900 Green Lakes Road, Fayetteville.
    More information: parks.ny.gov/parks/greenlakes/maps.aspx.

    Lysander Park
    Where: Smokey Hollow Road.
    More information: townoflysander.org/departments/parks-and-recreation.

    Oneida Shores Park
    Where: 9400 Bartell Road, Brewerton.
    More information: onondagacountyparks.com/parks/oneida-shores-park.

    Onondaga Lake Park
    Location: 106 Lake Drive, Liverpool.
    More information: onondagacountyparks.com/parks/onondaga-lake-park.

    Sandy Island Beach State Park
    Where: 3387 County Route 15, Pulaski.
    More information: parks.ny.gov/parks/sandyisland.

    Verona Beach State Park
    Where: 6541 Lakeshore Road S., Verona Beach.
    More information: parks.ny.gov/parks/veronabeach/details.aspx.

    Thunder Island Water Park
    Where: 21 Wilcox Road, Fulton.
    More information: thunder-island.com.

    Horseback Riding

    Courtney Kless on horseback at Highland Forest
    Highland Forest | Karley Harmon Photo

    Highland Forest
    Where: 1254 Highland Park Road, Fabius.
    More information: onondagacountyparks.com/parks/highland-forest.

    Outdoor Entertainment

    Family watching movie in truck bed at Finger Lakes Drive-In
    Finger Lakes Drive-In | Michael Davis Photo

    Finger Lakes Drive-In 
    Where: 1064 Clark Street Road #9505, Auburn.
    More information: fingerlakesdrivein.com.

    Hangar Theatre
    Where: 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca.
    More information: hangartheatre.org/buy-tickets/category/kiddstuff/list.

    Midway Drive-In Theatre 
    Where: 2475 NY-48, Fulton.
    More information: midwaydrivein.com.

    St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview 
    Where: 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse.
    More information: asmsyracuse.com/p/amphitheater.

    Festivals, Fairs and Other Special Events

    Dancers at Syracuse Polish Fest
    Dancers at Syracuse Polish Fest | Michael Davis Photo

    June

    St. Sophia’s Greek Cultural Festival
    Families can order festival favorites such as gyros, dolmades and more.
    When: June 8-11.
    Where: 325 Waring Road, DeWitt.
    Admission: Free.
    More information: syracusegreekfest.com.

    Syracuse Polish Festival
    A celebration of Polish heritage and traditions, with live music, dance performances, Polish food and activities for kids.
    When: June 9-11.
    Where: Clinton Square, downtown Syracuse.
    Admission: Free.
    More information: polishscholarship.org.

    CNY Fiber Arts Festival
    See sheep shearing, examples of fiber arts and more.
    When: June 10 and 11.
    Where: Butternut Hill Campground, 6893 Route 20, Bouckville.
    Admission: $6/person (free ages 12 and under); $10/weekend pass.
    More information: cnyfiberarts.org.

    July

    St. Elias Middle Eastern Cultural Festival
    The festival features traditional music and dances, a “souk” marketplace and
    Middle Eastern food and desserts.
    When: July 13-16.
    Where: St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 4988 Onondaga Road, Syracuse.
    Admission: Free.
    More information: syracusemideastfest.com.

    Syracuse Nationals
    See thousands of hot rods, (pre-1985) classic and custom cars and trucks.
    When: July 14-16.
    Where: New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse.
    Admission: $25/adults; $10/ages 6-12; free/age 5 and under.
    More information: syracusenationals.com.

    Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show
    Families can view more than 80 antique and classic boats. This event also includes concerts, a boat parade and children’s activities.
    When: July 28-30.
    Where: Clift Park, 15 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles.
    Admission: Free.
    More information: skaneateles.com/calendar/annual-events/skaneateles-antique-classic-boat-show.

    Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival
    More than 130 artists, entertainers and craftspeople make their mark.
    When: July 28-30.
    Where: Downtown Syracuse.
    Admission: Free.
    More information: downtownsyracuse.com/events/signature/syracuse-arts-crafts-festival.

    August

    Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
    See pipes, drums, dance and athletic competitions, and shop for Celtic goods and food.
    When: Aug. 12.
    Where: Long Branch at Onondaga Lake Park, Longbranch Road, Liverpool.
    Admission: $12/adults (ages 13 and up); $10/seniors; $8/ages 6-12; free/ages 5 and under (pre-sale tickets).
    More information: cnyscottishgames.org.

    New York State Fair
    The annual event features thousands of animals, hundreds of commercial attractions, scores of rides and unusual, exotic and fried foods.
    When: Aug. 23-Sept. 4.
    Where: New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse.
    Admission: $6/adults; free/seniors (65+); free/ages 12 and younger. $10/parking.
    More information: nysfair.ny.gov.

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