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