Author: Reid Sullivan
Looking for things to do with the family this December 2018? Check this list of events happening in and around Central New York all month long.
Looking for things to do in Central New York this October? Our events calendar has everything to keep your kids entertained and on the move this fall!
Christina Evans is a dog trainer with CNY Pet Training & Behavior. She co-teaches a class called Beast on a Leash, for dogs who are reactive—barky, growly, pully. She also knows a lot about ordinary dogs and the mischief they can get into. Evans lives in Clay with her husband, Bobby, children, Ava, 10, and Max, 7, and dogs, Winston, 3, and Trina, 12. She offered some of her best advice for taking your dog out and about. 1. LET’S GO! Your dog enjoys walking with you. It’s good for your bond, though it’s not all the exercise a dog…
Every year, the Syracuse New Times — our sister publication — puts out a public survey to see which area businesses and locations readers and local residents think are at the top of their game. After months of nominations and voting, the best of the best for 2018 were announced in early October. Winners were invited to an exclusive party at downtown Syracuse’s Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, where they were treated to complimentary food, photo ops, networking and, of course, picked up their “Best of Syracuse” plaques. Below are some of the categories most relevant to our audience here at Family Timessyracusenewtimes.com magazine, the ones most…
Please note: Mistakes happen. To confirm event details, call the sponsoring organization’s phone number or visit the website. Saturday, Sept. 1 Canoeing & Kayaking. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; through Sept. 3. 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. Dinosaur Invasion. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; through Sept. 3. See a dozen animatronic dinosaurs throughout the outdoor zoo, including T. Rex, Brachiosaurus, and a couple of adult Parasaurolophus with a nest and babies. Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet…
Please note: Mistakes happen. To confirm event details, call the sponsoring organization’s phone number or visit the website. Friday, July 27 Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; through July 29. More than 160 artists, entertainers and craftspeople make their mark on Columbus Circle in Syracuse. (315) 422-8284. downtownsyracuse.com. Stage of Nations EcoFest. 6-10 p.m.; also July 28. Native American music, dance and crafts. Also sustainability exhibits highlight eco-friendly practices and products. Hanover Square, Syracuse. Free. bluerainecofest.org. Saturday, July 28 Syracuse New Times and Family Times Street Painting. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (drawing and judging). (Rain date: July 29.) Artists…
Please note: Mistakes happen. To confirm event details, call the sponsoring organization’s phone number or visit the website. Saturday, June 30 Be the Scientist. Noon-4 p.m. Explore the activities of an astronomer. 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. Hansel and Gretel. 12:30 p.m. The Magic Circle Children’s Theatre presents a comical, interactive version of the tale, in which the brother and sister are clueless until they get help from a leprechaun and children in the audience, and teach the grumpy witch the virtue of…
Please note: Mistakes happen. To confirm event details, call the sponsoring organization’s phone number or visit the website. Friday, April 27 Glove Monsters. 2-3 p.m. Kids age 8 and up can turn orphaned gloves into stuffed friends. Use provided gloves or bring your own. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org. Graphic Novel and Comic Book Club. 4 p.m. Young people ages 12-18 can discuss a book and use it as inspiration for their own graphic novels. This month’s book is Runaways Vol. 1: Pride and Joy, available through Hoopladigital.com. Hazard Branch Library, 1620…
Syracuse’s professional regional theater will break new ground this month with a performance of Mary Poppins geared toward the sensitivities of people with sensory, social and learning disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder. Mary Poppins, a co-production of Syracuse Stage and the Syracuse University Drama Department, will be presented in a sensory-friendly performance on Saturday, Jan. 7, at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 and include a 100 percent refund option right up to the start of the show. (At press time, tickets were selling briskly and might sell out by the time this story is published.) “For us it’s not too…
The readers have spoken. Thousands voted in the Syracuse New Times’ reader-generated poll, first nominating the top five in each category, then selecting the winners. Here Family Times announces the top vote getters in 40 family-friendly categories of our sister publication’s competition. Best Birthday Cakes Wegmans Best Cupcakes Wegmans Best Children’s Entertainer Jeff the Magic Man Best Doughnuts Just Donuts Best family restaurant Tully’s Best Kids Eat Free Moe’s Southwest Grill Best Frozen Treats Gannon’s Isle Best Hot Dogs Heid’s Best Kids Party Place SkyZone Best Parent’s Escape Turning Stone Casino Best Pizza Twin Trees Best Apple Picking Beak &…