Kids Activities in the Rochester New York Area | Kids Out and About Rochester

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert

Grab your broom and get ready for the tasks ahead! The Triwizard Tournament comes to Hogwarts™ in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert. Relive the magic of Harry Potter™ soaring across the big screen in high-definition and experience the music of a live symphony orchestra performing Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score.
Dates: 
03/12/2021
03/13/2021
7-10 pm
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Location:

255 East Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14604
United States

Phone:

585-454-2100

Maple Sap To Syrup at Letchworth

Meet at Humphrey Nature Center to learn how sap from maple trees turns into delicious Maple Syrup! Due to COVID-19 pandemic, all programs will follow social distancing and face covering guidelines. Face coverings are always required in all enclosed structures.
Dates: 
03/06/2021
03/13/2021
10 am
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Organization:

Letchworth State Park

Location:

1 Letchworth State Park
Castile, NY, 14427
United States

Phone:

593-3600

Maple Sugar Festival

Gather family and friends...for a safe, socially distanced outing together! Start your adventure at our Sugarhouse where the evaporator transforms sap into thick, amber maple syrup. Then, journey to the 19th century to see the techniques and tools that early settlers used to collect sap and make maple sugar. Savor tales of maple sugaring origins with Haudenosaunee storytellers Tonia Loran-Galban and Perry Ground at the Village Square Stage, try your hand at tapping a tree, or making tallow candles in the Historic Village.
Dates: 
03/19/2021
03/20/2021
03/21/2021
10 am - 3 pm
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Location:

1410 Flint Hill Road PO Box 310
Mumford, NY, 14511
United States

Phone:

585) 538-6822

Maple Weekends at Letchworth State Park

Get a taste of maple syrup production at Letchworth State Park’s new sugar house! Due to COVID-19, free tickets for timed entry are required to minimize crowds. Face coverings are required for all attendees over 2 years old. You will see syrup production by many methods throughout the day, including iron pot boiling, Iroquois stone boiling, and with an evaporator. Outdoor educators will lead guided walks to the sugarbush, where you can watch maple sap collecting before your very eyes. If you like, you can purchase a to-go pancake breakfast from the Friends of Letchworth State Park on site. Only cash or check can be accepted for pancake breakfast purchases. Picnic tables will be provided on the grounds of the Humphrey Nature Center. Questions? Call (585)493-3680.
Dates: 
03/20/2021
03/21/2021
03/27/2021
10 am - 2 pm
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Organization:

Letchworth State Park

Location:

1 Letchworth State Park
Castile, NY, 14427
United States

Phone:

593-3600

Knee High Naturalist Program at Letchworth

The Knee-High Naturalists program is designed to allow children ages 3-6 (must be accompanied by an adult) to explore the natural world. Themes change with each program, and activities may include storybook reading, crafts, or a short nature walk. Pre-registration is required for each program by contacting the Humphrey Nature Center at (585) 493-3682. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, all programs will follow social distancing and face covering guidelines. Face coverings are always required in all enclosed structures.
Dates: 
03/08/2021
10:30 am
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Organization:

Letchworth State Park

Location:

1 Letchworth State Park
Castile, NY, 14427
United States

Phone:

593-3600

Virtual Marine and Environmental Sciences College Fair

Ocean Institute is thrilled to be hosting a FREE Virtual College Fair sponsored by The Nicholas Endowment with keynote speaker- ocean advocate, TV personality, and science communicator Danni Washington. During the fair, there will be live presentations, small session chats, student and alumni panels, exhibits, and more! The interactive day from 9am-3pm will inform and encourage students about post-high school, college, and career opportunities.
Dates: 
03/27/2021
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Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Home Ecologist: Maple Syrup at Letchworth

Home Ecologist is a program geared towards home school families with children primarily ages 6-12. Each month will focus on a different theme. Programs are free of charge, and pre-registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the entire program.
Dates: 
03/09/2021
03/11/2021
03/17/2021
2 sessions: 10:30 am and 1:30 pm
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Organization:

Letchworth State Park

Location:

1 Letchworth State Park
Castile, NY, 14427
United States

Phone:

593-3600

Virtual Dessert Class: Maple 1,2,3,4 Cake

Making a cake is as easy as 1, 2, 3…4 with our virtual dessert class. Join historic cook Amy Hanley-Dykstra and learn how to make a delicious maple flavored 1, 2, 3, 4 cake from the comfort of your home.
Dates: 
03/10/2021
7 - 8 pm
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Location:

ONLINE ONLY

FIRST FRIDAY KIDS NITE OUT at Coloring On Canvas

Looking for a fun place to drop the kids off for a few hours to go shopping, on a date, or to a movie knowing your kids are having fun with a bunch their new Coloring On Canvas buddies! The kids will have a ball with our endless array of new & fun artsy activities crafts and more. We introduce the kids to fun art mediums such as India ink, paint pens, markers, colored pencils, crayons, clay, illustration & water paint. There will be lots of art fun activities to showcase their creativity, & imaginations. And we'll even have Pizza, Drinks & snacks.!
Dates: 
03/05/2021
04/02/2021
6pm=9pm
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Organization:

Coloring On Canvas

Location:

700 South Ave 2ND Floor Suite #3
Rochester, NY, 14620
United States

Phone:

703.989.7722 / 585.944.0505

Beethoven & Strauss with the BPO (7 pm Eastern)

Double-threat violin and piano phenom Ray Ushikubo returns to perform Beethoven’s youthful, imaginative, first full-length orchestral piece, contrasted by the subdued resignation of Richard Strauss’ sunset years and Metamorphosen, and the pulsating Spanish rhythms of Turina’s tone poem capturing the toreador’s prayers to succeed in the ring versus the audience’s blood-thirsty anticipation of the spectacle.
Dates: 
03/09/2021
7 pm
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Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Springerles Class

Explore the mystery of making springerles – those beautifully embossed cookies – with historic cook Amy Hanley-Dykstra. Learn the technique of making a crisply stamped design that lasts through the baking process, then hand paint your cookies with natural colors. Take home a batch of assorted stamped cookies and your own springerle mold.
Dates: 
04/11/2021
2-5 pm
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Location:

1410 Flint Hill Road PO Box 310
Mumford, NY, 14511
United States

Phone:

585-538-6822