Over 100 Events & Activities Across New York State

Friday, August 8 - Sunday, August 10, 2008

New York State Canal Corporation's Signature Event

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Great day for the kids!
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So much Fun!
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ERIE CANAL EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Albany County
08/09/2008Interactive star shows for all ages.
Henry Hudson Planetarium
Albany, NY 12207
08/09/2008Community Movie Night and Barbeque
20' X 20' inflatable screen showing classic movies.
Watervliet, NY 12189
08/10/2008Senior Sundays with Wally Hughes
Picnic in the Park
Albany, NY
Cayuga County
08/08/2008Live Entertainment @ Burritts Cafe
Live, Local music! A Can't Miss!
Weedsport N.Y., 13166
08/10/2008Local and Erie Canal History
Become aware of your heritage.
Weedsport, NY 13166
Erie County
08/08/2008Concert on the Canal
Hollydaze Band (Buddy Holly Tribute)
Tonawanda NY 14150
08/08/2008Pontoon Boat Rentals
10% Discount on Boat Rentals
Amherst, New York, 14228
Herkimer County
08/08/200821st Little Falls Canal Celebration
LF Canal Celebration
Little Falls,NY,13365
08/08/2008Gems Along the Mohawk
68 retail stores under one roof all originating in the Central NY area.
Herkimer, NY 13350
08/09/2008Garage Sale, Cow Plop Bingo & Chicken BBQ
Many activities!
Mohawk, NY 13407
08/09/2008Mardi Gras Festival
Jewelry sales, music festival & special prospecting rates.
Herkimer, NY 13350
08/09/2008Historic Canal Cruise and BBQ Lunch Combo
Cruise & Dine
Herkimer, NY 13350
08/10/2008Liberty's Hero: Commemorating the Life and Death of General Nicholas Herkimer
Activities to commemorate the life and death of Revolotionary War General Nicholas Herkimer, hero at the Battle of Oriskany, August 6, 1777.
Little Falls, NY 13365
Madison County
08/09/2008Canastota Kid's Day
Fun and Games for the whole Family!
Canastota, NY, 13032
08/09/2008Wood Carving at the Great Swamp
Learn how to create a nature art object out of wood.
Canastota, NY 13032
08/10/2008Sunday Canal Splash! Opening
Two Floors of Exciting Historic Exhibits
Canastota, NY, 13032
Monroe County
08/08/2008Canoe & Kayak Rentals
Paddle the Erie Canal and Genesee River.
Rochester, NY 14611
08/08/2008Self-guided bicycle touring
Explore the NYS Canal System on your bicycle.
Rochester NY 14610
08/08/2008Canal Splash Canoe and Kayak
Everyone needs a good paddling!
Fairport & Pittsford
08/08/2008Cool Kids in the Park
'Drama Kids'
Brockport, NY 14420
08/09/2008Summer Arts Festival
Artists and crafts people, 3 stages of live music and food vendors.
Brockport, NY 14420
08/09/2008Cool Kids Day Block Party and CAN-imals on Parade!
Kids Street party and Canned goods sculpture contest!
Brockport NY 14420
08/10/20085K Race and Fitness Walk
Bring the family for prizes, awards and music!
Spencerport, NY 14559
08/10/2008Big Band and Contemporary Outdoor Concert
Travel through time with the 78 RPM Band.
Fairport, New York 14450
08/10/2008Farmers Market
Buy fresh produce from local farmers.
Brockport, NY 14420
08/10/2008Town of Brighton Canal Festival
Travel back in time with historical reanactors!
Rochester, NY 14618
Montgomery County
08/09/2008Nature and History Exploration
Crafty Saturday Morning under the Big Tree
Fort Hunter
08/09/2008Jim Gaudet and his Railroad Boys
Concert
Amsterdam, NY 12010
08/10/2008Not Just for Kids Storytelling
Stories and Songs from Maine with Michael Parent
Fort Hunter
Niagara County
08/08/2008Historic Erie Canal Exhibit
A charming museum at a double lock powerhouse.
Lockport, NY, 14094
08/08/2008The Market Street Art Center Member's Show
Art is for Everybody
Lockport, NY 14094
08/08/2008Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride
Awesome Historic Tour Encompassing Canal History
Lockport NY 14094
08/09/2008Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers
1980's band
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
08/09/2008Antique and Classic Boat Parade
Antique and Classic Boat Society - Niagara Frontier Chapter
North Tonawanda, NY
08/10/2008Erie Canal Heritage Tour
Featuring Raphael Becks 20x13 foot mural.
Lockport NY 14094
08/10/2008Flight of Five Walking Tour & Trolley Ride
Discover Lockport's 19th century wonder!
Lockport NY 14094
Oneida County
08/08/2008American Revolutionary War History
Learn more about New York's place in the Revolutionary War.
Rome, NY 13440
08/08/2008Steuben Memorial State Historic Site
Drillmaster of the American Revolution
Oriskany, NY 13424
08/08/2008Fort Rickey Children's Discovery Zoo
A special kind of zoo with a focus on children and fun!
Rome, NY 13440
08/08/2008International Halls of Fame: Bicycling, Rowing, Canoeing, Kayaking
Ride the bicycles, paddle the kayaks and enjoy the plaques of over 20 inductees...memorabilia too.
Utica, NY 13501
08/09/2008Canal Fest
Entertainment, Crafters, Vendors, Classic cars
Sylvan Beach
08/09/2008Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site
One of the bloodiest battles of the Revolutionary War.
Oriskany, NY 13424
08/09/2008Canalfest '08
at the Corner of Beach & Canal
Sylvan Beach
Onondaga County
08/09/2008Scottish Games
Highland Sports and Foods
Liverpool, NY, 13088
08/09/2008Bassmaster Junior World Championships
fishing tournament
Liverpool
Ontario County
08/09/2008Victor Rail Festival
90 min Scenic Train Rides
Victor, NY 14564
Orleans County
08/08/2008Railroad History of western NY
Learn the importance of the early railroads.
Medina, NY 14103
08/08/2008Summer Concert Series
Music & Children's Programs
Holley, NY 14470
08/09/2008Canal Heritage Day
5K run, Canoe/Kayak Races and Narrated Canal Boat Rides
Medina, NY 14103
Rensselear County
08/09/2008Troy Waterfront Farmers Market
50+ vendors 100% Producer Only
Troy , N.Y. , 12181
08/09/2008Guided Historic Walking Tour
Veterans from the Civil War
Troy, NY 21280
Saratoga County
08/08/2008Waterford Heritage Day
Concert, Fireworks, Antique Fire Engine Parade, Firemen's Hand Engine Competition
Waterford, NY 12188
08/08/2008Historic Lock Tour
A chance to see and hear about an original section of the Erie Canal.
Rexford, NY 12148
08/09/2008PlayStation 1800s
19th Century Gaming for 21st Century Kids
Waterford, NY 12188
08/09/2008Guided Ranger Tour: Peebles Island History
A fun educational walking tour.
Waterford, NY 12188
08/09/2008Canal Boat Rides
Take a ride on the Erie Canal
Waterford, NY 12188
08/09/2008Guided Ranger Tour: The Erie Canal
Fun educational Wwalking tour.
Waterford, NY 12188
08/10/2008Waterford Harbor Farmers Market
Shop for local foods along the historic Erie Canal
Waterford, NY 12188
Schenectady County
08/08/2008Covering the Bases: the Science of Baseball
Explore the science of baseball in this interactive exhibit and see memorabilia of local teams past and present!
Schenectady NY 12308
08/08/2008Planetarium Shows
Discover the Night Sky!
Schenectady NY 12308
08/09/2008Early Technologies Day
Skilled native and colonial artisans
Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150
08/09/2008Carama 2008
Eighth Annual Caribbean Festival
Schenectady, NY 12308
08/09/2008Hands on Science Experiments
Try the activities you've seen on the popular PBS program!
Schenectady NY 12308
08/09/2008Stockade District Walking Tour
Explore the oldest architecture in New York State.
Schenectady, NY 12305
Wayne County
08/08/2008Palmyra Pirate Weekend
A boatload of fun for all ages.
Palmyra NY 14522
08/08/2008Peppermint & More: Agriculture of Wayne County
Changing Exhibition Room
Lyons, NY 14489
08/08/2008Western Erie Canal Alliance
From Montezuma Swamp to Buffalo Harbor
08/09/2008Historic Palmyra
Pirate Stories by Bloody Mary
Palmyra

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