Family Times September 2024 by Family Times

SEPTEMBER 2024

TRADITIONS TO START THIS YEAR ISSUE THE BACK TO

KIDS’ PAPERS AND ART PROJECTS

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EDITOR’S NOTE

What are some of your favorite backto-school traditions?

When I was growing up, my family had a few. At the end of summer, we would go shopping for the perfect first day of school outfit, and then, when the big day finally arrived, my mom would always take a photo of us by the front door or in the driveway to document the occasion (this is one of my favorites).

If you’re looking to start a new tradition of your own, you’ll find 16 ideas on pages 15 and 16

As the new school year gets underway, you may notice that the pile of papers and artwork in your house is expanding. But how do you figure out what to recycle and what to hold onto, and what’s the best way to organize everything? Sarah Lyons offers some easy solutions on pages 12 and 13

Make sure to also check out our list of after-school programs and activities in Central New York on pages 19–21 (now is a great time to enroll your child or teen)—then visit the Family Times Community Guide for even more options.

I hope you enjoy this issue, and best wishes for the upcoming school year!

Courtney Kless EDITOR

In our September Question of the Month, Family Times readers share their favorite place to pick apples in Central New York.

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COMING IN THE OCTOBER ISSUE: Our annual list of area apple orchards, pumpkin patches, and more

Where is your favorite place to go apple picking in Central New York?

“Beak & Skiff in LaFayette, NY, of course! The best apple place to hang at!”

– MANDY, LAFAYETTE

QUESTION OF THE MONTH QUESTION OF THE MONTH QUESTION

OF THE MONTH

“Windy Hill.” – LISETTE, NEW HARTFORD

OF THE MONTH

“Beak & Skiff.” – BRIDGET, LIVERPOOL

“Sweet Acre Orchards in Leonardsville, New York.”

– KATRENA, NEW HARTFORD

“Windy Hill.” – JACQUI, UTICA

“Behling.” – DIANA, MINOA

“Beak and Skiff!” – DERICK, CLAY

“We love going to Beak and Skiff!” – TRINA, POMPEY

“Beak & Skiff.” – BECA, LAFAYETTE

“Windy Hill Orchard in Cassvile, NY.” – AGGIE, UTICA AREA

“Beak and Skiff, of course.”

– CAROL, JAMESVILLE

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Can you tell us a little about the Creative Environment Day School and the programs that you offer?

The Creative Environment Day School was started in 1966 by my grandmother, Sheila C. Brittain. She saw a need in the community for a safe, welcoming place for families. At that time, mothers were going back to work, and she saw that there was no full-day school in the area. So, she created it. It started out in a church for a few years, and then she bought the building that we are currently in, and we have been here ever since.

Our program starts at 18 months, and during the school year, we go up to 4 years old with a before- and after-school program for the Fayetteville-Manlius School District. So, if your child is in kindergarten through fourth grade at that school district, you can drop them off here before work, they can get breakfast if you want, and we put them on the bus and send them to school. The afternoon is the reverse. If you work late or you need care after school for your school-age child, they come from the school to here, and we provide them with an afternoon snack and recreation fun, some cool-down time, and some decompression time.

For our school year for the 18 months through 4-year-olds, we currently have four total classes: two toddler classes, a 3-year-old class, and a 4-year-old class. We have a full academic day. They do art, music, science, nature, and social studies—all of the things, just at the level that is appropriate for them. We also participate in the Play to Learn curriculum, so it’s learning through play. We get messy, we get dirty, and we have fun. We do all sorts of hands-on things.

One of our other focuses is the social-emotional development of a child. That is one of the things we build on, as well as having a strong home and school connection. We encourage parents to come; we want to make sure that they feel comfortable and that their kids feel comfortable. We have had parents say they wanted to stop by and read a book on a day off. We very much want to be a part of their lives as well as part of the community. We take walking field trips to the fire department that’s a block away. We take walking field trips to the post office that’s a block away. We have the police officers

Ashley Karkowski, Director of the Creative Environment Day School

BY COURTNEY KLESS

from the Manlius Police Department come in. They talk about Halloween safety. We’re trying to implement more of these things—maybe car seat checks eventually.

Being part of the village of Fayetteville and the community was one of the main focuses of my grandmother. The community was very important to her, and that’s something that is near and dear to my heart. I want to care for underprivileged children in the area. Every year, we do a holiday food drive. So, if we do anything, it’s very locally tied. As much of our supplies as we can get are from local or small companies...We really try to stay community-based and support the community, and in turn, they support us.

What would you say makes the school unique?

Everything about this place is unique…I’ve had parents say that this is like walking into grandma’s house. This is a warm, nurturing, and comforting environment. We are locally owned. We are the only ones. We’re not a franchise. We have been family-owned since the beginning. Like I said previously, my grandmother started the school in 1966, and when she passed away almost four years ago, she left ownership of the building and the company to my mother. I took over the directorship in 2022, and this has been my life goal: to be the next generation.

We have a very good staff that is very loving, very kind, and very supportive. It’s really kind of like a second home. We’ve had families that started here with their children who turned 18 months old, and they’ve been here all the way through kindergarten. Parents have cried together at our graduations because now they have to go to separate public schools. It’s just a very good sense of community; it’s not like walking into a place that’s cookie-cutter. We’re definitely not cookie cutter, besides the white picket fence outside of our building. We also offer a lot more recreation-based instruction than I believe other schools have. We take pride and care in everything that we do, and it has always been for the safety, education, and welfare of the children and their families.

What is your favorite part of your role as director?

My favorite part is interacting and engaging with the families. I have sat here and cried with parents whose children are sick, and they don’t know what’s going on. I’ve cried with parents who have lost their parents, and they’re like, ‘How do I tell my child?’ And just being here with the kids. Learning their interests, seeing their faces light up or their smiles, or when they’ve been working on something, trying to learn something, trying to master something, and it does, and they just look up at you with this wide-eyed, ‘I did it.’ That’s what I’m all about. I love being in the classroom. I love forming those relationships with children. I have employees now who came here as children, and they wanted to come back as high school juniors and seniors, and came to me and said, ‘Can I work on the after-school program? Can I work on your summer camp because I had so much fun here? I want to pass it on.’ And that’s really what it’s all about... This is my home. This is where I’ve been my entire life, and I joke that I’ve been here more than any home I have ever lived in.

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Treat Yourself

“We recommend taking a moment to explore the ceramic pieces your meal is served on; each one is unique, and you can learn more about the artist and the piece by scanning it with your phone.”

– DOMINIC TRICASE, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT

The Everson Museum of Art’s new café “blends art with dining”

BY COURTNEY KLESS

The Everson Museum of Art has a fresh new dining option for Central New Yorkers.

“Louise is more than just a café—it’s a space where community, art, and cuisine come together,” said Dominic Tricase, director of marketing and development at the Everson. “We’ve been thrilled with the positive feedback we’ve received since opening, and we look forward to welcoming even more visitors. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a food lover, or just looking for a unique dining experience, Louise has something special to offer.”

Named after Louise Rosenfield, a museum trustee and a Dallas potter with a lifelong passion for functional ceramics, the café opened its doors at the end of July.

“Her vision was to create a space where these works could be appreciated and used daily, rather than just displayed,” said Tricase. “She generously donated over 3,000 ceramic pieces from her collection to the Everson Museum, inspiring the creation of this innovative café.”

The museum partnered with the Drēmer Restaurant Group, the team behind LaLaLu, Loded, and Rise N

Shine, to create a “diverse and thoughtfully curated menu” (on it, you will find an assortment of mains, salads, and desserts).

“From savory pastries and sandwiches to vibrant salads and sweet treats, each dish is designed to delight the senses,” said Tricase.

But it’s not just the menu that makes the café so unique.

“What truly sets Louise apart is the way it blends art with dining,” said Tricase. “Each meal is served on one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces from the Rosenfield Collection, allowing diners to engage with the art in a very personal and interactive way. The café itself was designed by the acclaimed architecture firm MILLIØNS and has been featured in Architectural Digest for its stunning integration of art into the dining experience. At Louise, dining becomes more than just a meal—it’s an immersive journey through flavor and artistry.”

You don’t need a museum ticket to dine at the café, but if you have some time before (or after) your meal, the Everson’s collection of paintings, sculptures, photography, and videos is certainly worth a visit.

If You Go Louise

Hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (the café is also open until 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month).

Location: 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. More information: everson.org/louise

AT THE EVERSON MUSEUM OF ART

The crew of St. Lawrence II during Operation Sail in July 1964, as taken by William Emerson.

How to Organize Kids’ School Papers and Art Projects

BY SARAH LYONS

If you have school-age children, you are most likely dealing with an ever-growing stack of school papers and artwork. Some of the papers may go straight to the recycle bin, but what do you do with the important papers and special artwork you would like to keep?

START BY SORTING

Before you can start organizing your child’s paperwork and art projects, you need to decide what to discard and what to keep. Set aside papers that show your child’s writing skills and artwork that you feel is unique to their personality. Discard worksheets or daily papers. Make another stack of papers that have information you need, such as calendars, directories, or spelling lists. Try to sort items at least once a week so the paper stack does not get out of control.

“Parents may want to feature their child’s artwork by

hanging it in frames on the wall,” said Stephanie Davis, a certified professional organizer from Let’s Get Organized. “This gives them the opportunity to enjoy it, then change the pictures over time.”

START A KEEPSAKE BOX

A keepsake box is a space for you to save items that mean something to you or your child. Davis suggests using a file box. Some parents may have a file for each grade level, but Davis recommends sorting items by type, such as artwork, invitations, pictures, projects, and adventures. This will give the file box a more defined purpose and is easier for the parent to maintain.

“The keepsake boxes should be stored where they are easy to get to. If it is stored on a closet shelf, it is less likely to be used than if it is stored somewhere that is easily accessed.”

CREATE A FAMILY BINDER

As a mom of six, our family has our fair share of paperwork. Creating a family binder for important information has helped me stay organized. Each family member has a tab, and their sports calendars, school directories, and medical information are stored there. When I need something in a hurry, I know right where to look.

“I encourage families to go digital,” said Davis. “They can use one family calendar app so everyone knows what is going on and important papers can be scanned and computerized as well. I try to be flexible and figure out what works for each family.”

GO DIGITAL

Some parents may find it easier to go digital when it comes to storing their child’s artwork and school papers.

“I use the Artkive app to store my kids’ art,” said Joanna Cline, a mother of three. “At the end of the year, I will make a photobook of their artwork.”

Other apps that help save artwork are DearMuse or Keepy. Many of them have family sharing available.

The main thing to remember is that the items you want to keep will develop and change over time. As you add to your keepsake box, you may find that some items don’t seem as important a few years later, and it is okay to discard them to make room for the things that you value now. Parents should never feel guilty about not keeping every single paper, painting, and essay. Realistically, it’s only important to keep the items that mean the most.

Back-to-School Traditions to Start this Year 16

BY PAM MOLNAR

The years seem to pick up speed as your child gets older. One minute, they are getting on the bus for kindergarten, and in the blink of an eye, they are walking across the stage at their high school graduation. Don’t let those years go by in a blur. Capture the first day of school with a tradition the kids will look forward to every year:

Freeze a Memory

1. Drive to your local high school a few days before school starts. Capture a picture of your child standing by the marquee or in front of the building, near the front door. You can also snap a picture of them gazing up at the school while wearing their backpack. Taken every year, this makes a great collage of photos to display at your child’s high school graduation party.

2. Every year before school starts, pur-

chase a Time magazine and a People magazine. Have your child pose with the covers to show what was in the news that year.

3. Buy a T-shirt from the high school spirit store in an adult size. Take a picture of your child wearing the shirt with their backpack on the ground next to them. It is a great way to show how your child and their choice of backpacks have changed over the years.

4. Pose your student standing next to mom or dad in front of the house. Bring enough books for your child to stand on until they are as tall as their parents. As the years go by and your child grows, they will need fewer and fewer books. In his high school pictures, mom might be the one standing on the books.

5. Don’t forget to get a picture of mom and dad on the first day of school. Capture mom’s tears as the bus drives away, and

don’t miss mom and dad high-fiving as the last child leaves the house.

Cook Something Good

6. The night before school starts, bake a round loaf of bread and place a clean penny in the dough before it bakes. Before dinner, have all the kids hold onto a piece of bread and break it off. The one that gets the penny will have extra good luck this year at school.

7. Start the day off right with a special meal. Choose a traditional breakfast of eggs and toast, whip up a smoothie for a light and healthy meal, or lighten the mood with something silly, like cookie cutter pancakes with whipped cream.

8. Shop with your child before school starts and let them choose a special back-to-school lunch. Go beyond the sandwich to find yogurt parfaits, fruit pizza, or ham and cheese kabobs. Don’t

2. A sample of their handwriting with the date.

3. A family letter written by mom or the child.

4. A questionnaire about their favorites—food, friends, activities, etc.

5. A trending item, like a Squishmallow or a new game.

Banana Raisin Oatmeal Cups

Recipe and photo courtesy of Hood magazine.

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups oatmeal, uncooked

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• ½ tsp. salt

• 2 tsp. baking powder

• 1 cup mashed ripe banana

• ¼ cup canola oil

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

• 2 cups Hood® 1% Lowfat Milk in the LightBlock Bottle

• ½ cup raisins

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1

Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line the muffin tins with paper liners.

STEP 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the oatmeal, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.

7. A letter from their new teacher welcoming them to school.

8. A favorite book that you read over the summer.

9. A penny from the current year.

10. A small favorite item, like a keychain or earring.

STEP 3

In another large mixing bowl, whisk the mashed bananas, oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined. Whisk in the milk.

STEP 4

Pour the milk mixture into the oats mixture. Add the raisins. Stir well to combine. The batter will be soupy.

STEP 5

Fill the muffin cups to the top with batter, making sure there is an equal amount of fluid and oats in each cup.

STEP 6

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until set. Let the muffins set for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove and cool on a wire rack.

your child from head to toe with a piece of string cut to their height. Put the string in an envelope and mark it with the date. At the end of the year, measure them again and see how much they have grown.

11. Plant a tree in celebration of your child starting kindergarten. Every year, take a picture of your child in front of the tree and watch them both grow.

12. Make a back-to-school flag out of white cloth to hang in front of the house. Every year, add your children’s handprints using different color paints. Include the date and their age to create a treasure that you look forward to showing off every year.

13. Make concrete stepping stones with your child’s footprint and the date. Let them decorate and add the stones to your yard to create a wonderful memory garden.

Celebrate

14. Have a back-to-school bash. This is a great way to reconnect with all the kids you did not get to see over the summer. Rent a large slip-andslide or a bounce castle, cook up some hot dogs, and pass out the popsicles. Enjoy one last hoorah before school starts.

15. Your teens and tweens will be happy with an evening bonfire to mourn the end of summer. Bring out the speakers and let them crank their music. Provide a fire, plenty of snacks, and enough seating for everyone.

Don’t forget a party for the moms. A first day of school potluck breakfast is a great opportunity for the moms to celebrate the return to routine.

— PAM MOLNAR

• Start by checking your privacy settings. “Be mindful of whom can view your posts,” said the BBB.

• If your child is holding a sign, don’t include any personal information on it, like their full name, age, or height.

• Also keep the details about your child’s school (i.e., grade, teacher) private; the BBB warns that sharing

DIY Critter Magnets

Make clips for hanging reminders and more

The Learning Curve

Inlet Events

SATURDAY, SEPT. 14

ONE SQUARE MILE OF HOPE

10 year Anniversary

Help us break our record for the largest canoe & kayak event. Benefiting Galisano Childrens Hospital and local first responders. Live Music, Vendors, Raffles, and Local Businesses.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 21, 10-4

SUNDAY, SEPT. 22, 10-3

31st Annual INLET

FALL FESTIVAL

SEPTEMBER’S PRIZE

80 Vendors. Clothing, Jams, Candles, Photography, Stoneware, Jewelry, Music, Food Trucks Jugglers, Face Painting, and More!

SAVE THE DATE

SATURDAY, OCT. 5

ADIRONDACK

KIDS DAY

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Programs in CNY

The start of the school year is a great time to sign up your child or teen for a new after-school program or activity. And there are a lot of options in Central New York. Turn to pages 20 and 21 for a few of them!

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF SYRACUSE

Ages: 5-18.

Offers: Academic Success; Character & Leadership Development; Healthy Lifestyles.

Location: 2100 E. Fayette St., Syracuse (East Fayette Street Club); 201 Shonnard St., Syracuse (Shonnard Street Club); and 212 Van Buren St., Syracuse (Central Village Club).

More information: bgcsyracuse.org

YWCA SYRACUSE & ONONDAGA COUNTY

Ages: Children and teens.

Offers: Girls Inc.; youth soccer.

Location: 401 Douglas St., Syracuse. More information: ywca-syracuse.org.

GIRL SCOUTS OF NYPENN PATHWAYS

Ages: Grades K-12.

Offers: Daisies (grades K-1); Brownies (grades 2-3); Juniors (grades 4-5); Cadettes (grades 6-8); Seniors (grades 9-10); Ambassadors (grades 11-12).

Location: There are troops in 24 counties in New York, including Onondaga, Cayuga,

LONGHOUSE COUNCIL – BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Ages: 5-20.

Offers: Cub Scouts (grades K-5); Scouts BSA (ages 11-17); Venturing (ages 14-20); Sea Scouts (ages 14-20); Exploring (ages 10-20).

Location: Onondaga, Cayuga, St. Lawrence, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis Counties.

More information: cnyscouts.org

YMCA OF CENTRAL NEW YORK

Ages: Grades K-7.

Offers: Before and after school programs; youth sports; Young Authors Academy; music lessons; youth dance classes; leadership programs; teen programs (including cooking classes and babysitting courses).

Location: 340 Montgomery St., Syracuse (Downtown YMCA); 200 Towne Drive, Fayetteville (Hal Welsh East Area YMCA); 140 W. Seneca St., Manlius (Manlius YMCA); 4775 Wetzel Road, Liverpool (North Area Family YMCA); 8040 River Road, Baldwinsville (Northwest Family YMCA); and 4585 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse (Southwest YMCA).

More information: ymcacny.org

Where: 601 1st St., Ithaca. More information: sciencenter.org.

Sports/Fitness

BLAZE GYMNASTICS

Ages: 12 months and up.

Offers: Preschool classes; boys gymnastics; girls gymnastics; trampoline and tumbling; ninja zone; creativity and movement. Location: 7785 Frontage Road, Suite D, Cicero.

More information: blazegymnastics.com.

CANTERBURY STABLES

Ages: 6 and up.

Offers: Private riding lessons. Location: 4786 Roberts Road, Cazenovia. More information: canterburystablesny.com

CENTRAL ROCK GYM

Ages: 5-18.

Offers: Climbing Club Jr.; Recreational Team I; Recreational Team II; Competitive Team.

Location: 600 N. Franklin St., Syracuse. More information: centralrockgym. com/Syracuse

CHAMPIONS MARTIAL ARTS

Ages: 5-12.

Offers: GR8 Kidz after school program. Where: 228 Chapel Drive, Syracuse (Syracuse location); 7629 Oswego Road, Liverpool (Liverpool location). More information: ctchampionsma.com.

CNY GYM CENTRE

Ages: 6 months and up.

Offers: Girls and boys recreational gymnastics classes; preschool gymnastics classes; parent and child gymnastics classes;

tumbling classes; ninja gymnastics. Location: 3133 Erie Boulevard E., Syracuse (DeWitt location); 4155 State Highway 31, Clay (Great Northern location). More information: cnygymcentre.com.

CNY STORM

Ages: 3 and up.

Offers: Tumbling Tots; back handspring class; tucks and up class; basic tumbling; walkover class; layouts and fulls; open gym; flyers class; jumps class; strength and conditioning; advanced tumbling. Location: 196 Hiawatha Place, Syracuse. More information: cnystorm.com.

GC2 GYMNASTICS

Ages: 2 and up.

Offers: Preschool boys and girls; beginner gymnastics; intermediate gymnastics; advanced gymnastics; open play. Where: 6796 Northern Blvd, East Syracuse.

More information: gc2gymnastics.com.

SYRACUSE MUSKETEERS

Ages: 7 and up.

Performing Arts

DANCE CENTRE NORTH

Ages: 3 and up.

Offers: Pre-ballet; classical ballet; theatre dance; jazz; modern and contemporary; tap.

Location: 101 W. Molloy Road, Mattydale. More information: dancecentrenorth.com.

EVERSON MUSEUM OF ART

Ages: Sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Offers: Teen Arts Council.

Location: 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. More information: everson.org.

JOAN CONDLIN’S LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF DANCE

Ages: 2 ½ and up.

Offers: Ballet; tap; jazz; lyrical; pointe. Location: 7948 Morgan Road, Liverpool. More information: liverpoolschoolofdance.com.

LIGHT OF THE WORLD BALLET

Ages: 3 and up.

Offers: Ballet classes; Emerging Artist Program. Where: 3537 James St., Syracuse. More information: lightoftheworldballet.com

LIVERPOOL ART CENTER

Ages: 5 and up.

Offers: Youth art classes; tween art classes; teen art classes. Location: 305 Vine St., Liverpool. More information: liverpoolartcenter.com.

MUNSON

Ages: All ages.

Location: 5885 Circle Drive E., Cicero. More information: shadesoforangestudio.com

SYRACUSE CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Ages: Grades Pre-K-12.

Offers: Fall classes; February break classes; April break classes.

Location: 700 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse. More information: sctkids.com.

SYRACUSE STAGE

Ages: Teens.

Offers: Young Adult Council.

Location: 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. More information: syracusestage.org.

THE PAINTING CAFÉ

Ages: 13 and up.

Offers: Watercolor painting; acrylic painting; mixed media.

Location: 41 Oswego St., Suite #130, Baldwinsville.

More information: thepaintingcafe.com.

Offers: Targeting; fencing; dueling. Location: 100 E. Manlius St., East Syracuse. More information: cnyduel.com FOR MORE after-school activities and programs, visit the Family Times Community Guide

Offers: Kids classes; teen classes.

SEPTEMBER

Please note: This calendar was up-todate at the time of publication. Please visit the sponsoring organization’s website to confirm event details.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 1

New York State Fair. 9 a.m.-11 p.m. The fair features thousands of animals, hundreds of commercial attractions, scores of rides and innumerable unusual, exotic and fried foods. New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. Admission: $8/adults; free/seniors (65+) and ages 12 and younger. Parking: $12. nysfair.ny.gov

MONDAY, SEPT. 2

Labor Day

New York State Fair. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. The fair features thousands of animals, hundreds of commercial attractions, scores of rides and innumerable unusual, exotic and fried foods. New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. Admission: $8/adults; free/ seniors (65+) and ages 12 and younger. Parking: $12. nysfair.ny.gov.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 3

Science Together: Ice Melting. 10:30-11 a.m. Children ages 4 and under can experiment with different ice-melting techniques. Included with admission: $12.50/person; free/children under age 2. sciencenter.org

Syracuse Mets vs. Scranton/WilkesBarre RailRiders. 6:35 p.m. Join the Mets for their third Bark in the Park of the season. NBT Bank Stadium, 1 Tex Simone Drive, Syracuse. $14-$150. syracusemets.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4

Animal Feeding. 4-4:30 p.m. Watch as snakes, lizards, frogs and fish enjoy their favorite meals. Sciencenter, 601 1st St., Ithaca. Included with admission: $12.50/person; free/children under age 2. sciencenter.org.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 5

Syracuse Mets vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. 6:35 p.m. Join the Mets as they celebrate Polish Night. NBT Bank Stadium, 1 Tex Simone Drive, Syracuse. $14-$150. syracusemets.com.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 6

End of Summer Bash. 6-9 p.m. Join Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo for crafts, a nature scavenger hunt and a campfire with s’mores. Families can also watch cartoons on the big screen after dark. Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo, 5135 Rome-New London Road, Rome. Admission: $10.75 (plus tax)/ adults (16+); $8.75 (plus tax)/ages 2-15; free/under 2. fortrickey.com

SATURDAY, SEPT. 7

Junior Naturalist Program. 10-11:30 a.m. & 1-2:30 p.m. Each month, families can enjoy themed walks and nature activities. Rice Creek Field Station, SUNY Oswego, Thompson Road, Oswego. Free. oswego. edu/rice-creek.

Golden Harvest Festival. 10 a.m.5 p.m. The annual festival offers nature games and crafts, live animal demonstrations, food trucks and more. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. Admission (cash only): $5/ adult; $1/ages 6-17; free/ages 5 and under. onondagacountyparks.com.

Madison County Craft Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Purchase artwork and enjoy live music. There will also be food trucks and a kids’ activity tent. Madison County Historical Society, 435 Main St., Oneida. $5/adults ($8/weekend pass); free/ages 12 and under. mchs1900.org/ madison-county-craft-festival.

what-you-wish admission during the first weekend of each month. Museum of the Earth, 1259 Trumansburg Road (Route 96), Ithaca. Pay-What-You-Wish. museumoftheearth.org.

Central New York Tomatofest. 11 a.m.7 p.m. Join the celebration of tomato season’s end with food, entertainment and activities for kids –plus free history tours and boat rides on Owasco Lake. Downtown Auburn, Genesee St. Free admission (fee for some activities). tomatofestcny.org

NYS Naturalist Program – “Turtle Hide and Seek - Delta Lake Turtles.” 1-3 p.m. During this free event, families can learn about the different types of turtles that inhabit the park. Delta Lake State Park, 8797 NY-46, Rome. Free. parks.ny.gov/events.

Sensory Saturdays at Rippleton Schoolhouse. 1-3 p.m. Families can explore the schoolhouse and partake in traditional games and activities. Lorenzo State Historic Site, 17 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia. Free. parks.ny.gov/events.

Syracuse Mets vs. Scranton/WilkesBarre RailRiders. 6:35 p.m. Join the Mets as they celebrate Star Wars Night. NBT Bank Stadium, 1 Tex Simone Drive, Syracuse. $14-$150. syracusemets.com

SUNDAY, SEPT. 8

Madison County Craft Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Purchase artwork and enjoy live music. There will also be food trucks and a kids’ activity tent. Madison County Historical Society, 435 Main St., Oneida. $5/adults ($8/weekend pass); free/ages 12 and under. mchs1900.org/ madison-county-craft-festival

Pay-What-You-WishWeekends. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Families can receive pay-what-you-wish admission during the first weekend of each month. Museum of the Earth, 1259 Trumansburg Road (Route 96), Ithaca. Pay-What-YouWish. museumoftheearth.org.

MONDAY, SEPT. 9

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TUESDAY, SEPT. 10

Science Together: Roller Coasters. 10:30-11 a.m. Children ages 4 and under can build a roller coaster. Included with admission: $12.50/person; free/children under age 2. sciencenter.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11

Science Together: Roller Coasters. 10:30-11 a.m. Children ages 4 and under can build a roller coaster. Included with admission: $12.50/person; free/children under age 2. sciencenter.org

Animal Feeding. 4-4:30 p.m. Watch as snakes, lizards, frogs and fish enjoy their favorite meals. Sciencenter, 601 1st St., Ithaca. Included with admission: $12.50/ person; free/children under age 2. sciencenter.org.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 12

Science Together: Roller Coasters. 10:30-11 a.m. Children ages 4 and under can build a roller coaster. Included with admission: $12.50/person; free/children under age 2. sciencenter.org

FRIDAY, SEPT. 13

Science Together: Roller Coasters. 10:30-11 a.m. Children ages 4 and under can build a roller coaster. Included with admission: $12.50/person; free/children under age 2. sciencenter.org.

Pay-What-You-Wish-Weekends. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Families can receive pay-

Golden Harvest Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The annual festival offers nature games and crafts, live animal demonstrations, food trucks and more. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. Admission (cash only): $5/ adult; $1/ages 6-17; free/ages 5 and under. onondagacountyparks.com.

Festa Italiana. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Celebrate Italian culture with food, entertainment and bocce. In front of Syracuse City Hall, Washington and Montgomery Streets, Syracuse. Free admission. festaitalianasyracuse.org.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 14

NYS Naturalist Program – “Who’s Wild and How’s Not at Delta Lake.” 1-3 p.m. During this free event, families can create a wildlife scent chart and decorate their own pet rock. Delta Lake State Park, 8797 NY-46, Rome. Free. parks.ny.gov/events

A Night at the Woods. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Attendees of all ages will search for owls and glowing mushrooms with flashlights and black lights. Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. $6-$9. Registration required: baltimorewoods.org.

SUNDAY,

SEPT. 15

Forest Therapy Walk. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Attendees ages 14 and up can “immerse themselves in nature and open their senses to the surroundings of the forest.” Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. $30. Registration required: baltimorewoods.org

KlezFest. noon-4 p.m. KlezFest, the largest fully kosher Jewish festival in Central New York, is an annual celebration of Jewish music, food, culture and community. Emmy-award-winning songwriter Hughie Stone-Fish will be the emcee, with “The Klezmers” headlining the event. JCC of Syracuse will have a variety of vendors providing delicious foods, crafts and merchandise, with Laci’s Tapas Bar as the exclusive drink vendor. Join them for yard games, pickleball

tournaments, a Kugel Bake-off, the highly popular “Ask a Rabbi” booth, Taylor Swiftinspired bracelet making and more. JCC of Syracuse, 5655 Thompson Road, Syracuse. Free. jccsyr.org/klezfest.

Festa Italiana. noon-7 p.m. Celebrate Italian culture with food, entertainment and bocce. In front of Syracuse City Hall, Washington and Montgomery Streets, Syracuse. Free admission. festaitalianasyracuse.org.

MONDAY, SEPT. 16

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TUESDAY, SEPT. 17

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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18

Story Hour. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Families can enjoy stories and songs – then check out the museum’s “Kids Corner.” Oneida County History Center, 1608 Genesee St., Utica. Free. oneidacountyhistory.org.

Animal Feeding. 4-4:30 p.m. Watch as snakes, lizards, frogs and fish enjoy their favorite meals. Sciencenter, 601 1st St., Ithaca. Included with admission: $12.50/ person; free/children under age 2. sciencenter.org.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 19

Movie Night. 6-8 p.m. Watch a screening of Encanto. A full concession stand will also be available. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Syracuse. $6/person (movie only). most.org

FRIDAY, SEPT. 20

Syracuse Mets vs. Charlotte Knights. 6:35 p.m. Join the Mets for Youth Soccer Night. NBT Bank Stadium, 1 Tex Simone Drive, Syracuse. $14-$150. syracusemets. com

SATURDAY, SEPT. 21

Canine Jamboree. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Hundreds of animals will be available for adoption. There will also

be animal demonstrations and vendors. Jamesville Beach Park, Apulia Road, Jamesville. Admission: $5. caninecarnival.org.

Fall Migration Festival. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This festival features wagon rides to the overlook, educational displays, children’s games and crafts and more. Great Swamp Conservancy, 8375 N. Main St., Canastota. Admission: $4/adults; $1/children. greatswampconservancy.org.

ON Farm Fest 2024. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Families can tour farms in Onondaga County, and enjoy live music, kid-friendly activities, interactive exhibits and local food and drinks. Farms around Onondaga County. Free. onondagagrown.com/ onfarmfest.

NYS Naturalist Program – “Make Tracks to Delta Lake.” 1-3 p.m. During this free event, families can create a clay track of a wild animal – and make an impression of their own shoe print. Delta Lake State Park, 8797 NY-46, Rome. Free. parks. ny.gov/events

Sensory Friendly Time. 4:30-8 p.m. The museum turns down the noise, turns off the flashing lights, and makes other accommodations so people with sensory processing challenges can explore the exhibits. There will also be an ASLinterpreted National Grid ExploraDome show at 5:30 p.m. ($6/person). Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Syracuse. $5/non-members. most.org.

SENSORY FRIENDLY

SUNDAY, SEPT. 22

Westcott Street Fair. noon-6:30 p.m. The neighborhood puts on its annual festival, starting with a parade at noon and followed by live music and dance performances, crafts for sale, and a chance to learn about

local nonprofit organizations. Westcott Street between Concord and Dell streets, and on side streets, Syracuse. Free. westcottstreetfair.org.

Rippleton Schoolhouse

“Community Day.” 1-4 p.m. This annual event features period games, live music, horse-drawn wagon rides and fall crafts. Lorenzo State Historic Site, 17 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia. Free. parks.ny.gov.

MONDAY, SEPT. 23

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TUESDAY, SEPT. 24

Toddler Tuesdays. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Children under age 4, and an adult, can feed deer, play with baby goats and watch a snake presentation (11 a.m.). Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo, 5135 Rome-New London Road, Rome. Admission: $10.75 (plus tax)/ adults (16+); $8.75 (plus tax)/ages 2-15; free/under 2. fortrickey.com

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25

Animal Feeding. 4-4:30 p.m. Watch as snakes, lizards, frogs and fish enjoy their favorite meals. Sciencenter, 601 1st St., Ithaca. Included with admission: $12.50/ person; free/children under age 2. sciencenter.org

THURSDAY, SEPT. 26

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 27

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 28

Central Square Apple Festival. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. This annual event includes crafts, games, live demonstrations, amusement rides and food. Presented by the Hastings Lions Club. Brewerton Speedway, 154 Route 11, Central Square. Admission: $5/ carload. centralsquareapplefestival.com.

Be the Scientist Back to School Kickoff. 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Stop by the MOST for snacks, games and giveaways. Museum of Science

and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Syracuse. Free for students. most.org.

STEM Day at the Zoo. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Families can explore STEM higher education and career options – and participate in hands-on activities. Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. Included with zoo admission: $9/adults; $5/ages 3-17; free/ages 2 and under. rosamondgiffordzoo.org

Sportsmen’s Days. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Visitors of all ages can try their hands at outdoor pursuits, including canoeing, archery and fishing – and watch demonstrations of cooking, orienteering and more. Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery, 1672 Route 321, Elbridge. $5/vehicle. federationofsportsmen.com

NYS Naturalist Program – “Mohawk Valley Ice Age.” 1-3 p.m. During this free event, families can learn more about the Ice Age animals that roamed the Delta Lake area and create a cave painting. Delta Lake State Park, 8797 NY-46, Rome. Free. parks.ny.gov/events.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 29

Central Square Apple Festival. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. This annual event includes crafts, games, live demonstrations, amusement rides and food. Presented by the Hastings Lions Club. Brewerton Speedway, 154 Route 11, Central Square. Admission: $5/carload. centralsquareapplefestival.com.

MONDAY, SEPT. 30

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These are just some of the family-friendly events in September.

For the full calendar, visit familytimescny.com/ things-to-do-in-Syracuse-NY.

Parents’ Night Out

FRIDAY, SEPT. 6

Back to School First Friday. 5-7:30 p.m. Kick off the new school year with live music. There will also be food and beverages. Munson, 310 Genesee St., Utica. $5. munson.art

SUNDAY, SEPT. 8

Artist Reception. 2:30-4 p.m. Meet the artist behind Captured Moments, Photographs of Life in the Wild. Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. Free. baltimorewoods.org.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 12

September Soiree at Carol Watson Greenhouse. 5:30 p.m. Explore the greenhouse, then enjoy a performance by The Syracuse Orchestra’s Woodwind Quintet. Carol Watson Greenhouse, 2980 Sentinel Heights Road, Lafayette. $20-$45. syracuseorchestra.org

FRIDAY, SEPT. 13

TAP into the MOST. 6-9 p.m. Sample beer, wine, cider and spirits. Museum of Science & Technology (MOST), 500 S.

Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. $70/person; $100/VIP. most.org

SATURDAY, SEPT. 14

Adults Night Out. 7-10 p.m. Adults (ages 18+) can visit the animals, listen to live music and make s’mores. Food, wine and beer will also be available for purchase. Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo, 5135 Rome-New London Road, Rome. Admission: $10.75 (plus tax). fortrickey.com.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 26

Yoga at the Everson. 5:30-6:45 p.m. Take part in an outdoor yoga class, then go inside the museum for a meditative walk. Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. Donations welcome. everson.org.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28

Royalty and Rogues Renaissance Festival. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; also Sept. 29. Visit the grand marketplace, eat specialty food and drinks, watch live entertainment and more. Rome Art and Community Center, 308 W. Bloomfield St., Rome. $5/adults. romeart.org

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LIBRARY EVENTS

BALDWINSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville. (315) 635-5631. bville.lib.ny.us

FRIDAY, SEPT. 6

Drop in Art: Shell Octopus. 3-5 p.m. All ages. Free.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 13

Drop in Art: Paper Cup Animals Blowing Up Balloons! 3-5 p.m. All ages. Free.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18

Step by Step Science Fair. 1:302:30 p.m.; also Sept. 25. All ages. Free. Registration required.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28

Yoga for Mindful Kids. 1-2 p.m. Ages 5-12. Free. Registration required. Click here for more events

FAIRMOUNT COMMUNITY LIBRARY

406 Chapel Drive, Syracuse. (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org

MONDAY, SEPT. 9

Homeschool Learning Lab. 10:15-11 a.m.; also Sept. 16, 23 & 30. All ages. Free. Registration required.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18

Books, Balls, and Blocks with Help Me Grow Onondaga. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 5 and under. Free. Registration required.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28

Babysitting Course. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ages 11-14. Free. Registration required.

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FAYETTEVILLE FREE LIBRARY

300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. (315) 637-6374. fflib.org

THURSDAY, SEPT. 5

Tie Dye Shrinky Dink Keychains. 4:155 p.m. Grades 3-6. Free. Registration required.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 10

Escape Room. 4-5 p.m. Grades 5-8. Free. Registration required.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 12

Color Changing Slime. 4:15-5 p.m. Grades 3-6. Free. Registration required.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 17

Fun with Resin. 4-5 p.m. Grades 5-8. Free. Registration required.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 19

Animal Squeegee Paintings. 4:15-5 p.m. Grades 3-6. Free. Registration required.

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LIVERPOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY

310 Tulip St., Liverpool. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 10

Back to Homeschool Party! 1:30-3 p.m. All ages. Free. Registration required.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 17

Teen Career Explorations. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tweens and teens. Free. Registration required.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 21

Youth Robotics Club for Beginners. 12:30-2 p.m. Ages 7-9. Free. Registration required.

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MANLIUS LIBRARY

Climate Week for Kids. 6-7 p.m. Ages 5-10. Free. Registration required.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 14

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Storytime. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Preschoolers. Free. Registration required.

1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org

SATURDAY, SEPT. 7

Family Chess Drop In & Play. 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. All ages. Free.

MONDAY, SEPT. 9

Tween Writer’s Box. 6-7 p.m. Ages 9 and up. Free. Registration required.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18

Far Far Away Teen Book Discussion. 4-5 p.m. Ages 13 and up. Free. Registration required.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 21

Family LEGO Stop & Create. 10:30-11:15 a.m. All ages. Free.

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MAXWELL MEMORIAL LIBRARY

14 Genesee St., Camillus. (315) 672-3661. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org

MONDAY, SEPT. 9

Homeschool Fun. 1-2:30 p.m. All ages. Free.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 10

Tuesday Kids Craft. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; also Sept. 17 & 24. Ages 3-10. Free. Registration required.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 14

Saturday Family Fun Day. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. All ages. Free.

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MUNDY BRANCH LIBRARY

1204 S. Geddes St., Syracuse. (315) 435-3797. onlib.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4

LEGO Club. 4-7 p.m.; also Sept. 11, 18 & 25. Ages 5 and up. Free.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 6

Board Game Café. 3-4:30 p.m.; also Sept. 13, 20 & 27. Ages 8 and up. Free.

MONDAY, SEPT. 9

Mundy Crafternoons. 3-4 p.m.; also Sept. 16, 23 & 30. Ages 5 and up. Free.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 21

Tails to Tell. 1-2 p.m. All ages. Free. Registration encouraged.

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NOPL BREWERTON

5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. (315) 676-7484. nopl.org

MONDAY, SEPT. 9

Genealogy for Kids! 6-7 p.m. All ages. Free. Registration encouraged.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 13

Anime Party. 4-5 p.m. Ages 11-14. Free.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 21

PAWS of CNY Read to George. 10:3011:30 a.m. All ages. Free.

MONDAY, SEPT. 23

Teen Craft: Fancy Writing with Fountain Pens. 6-7 p.m. Tweens and teens. Free.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28

Spanish Story Saturdays. 11 a.m.-noon. All ages. Free.

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NOPL CICERO

8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. (315) 699-2032. nopl.org.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 17

DIY Tweens and Teens: Mindfulness Kits. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tweens and teens. Free. Registration required.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18

Kids Make: Origami Stars. 3:30-4:30 p.m. All ages. Free. Registration required.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 19

Influential First Ladies. 6-7:30 p.m. Teens. Free. Registration required.

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NOPL NORTH SYRACUSE

100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. (315) 458-6184. nopl.org

THURSDAY, SEPT. 3

Kids Bake Back to School Lunches. 4-5 p.m. Grades 3-6. Free. Registration required.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 17

Smash Brothers Tournament. 6-7:30 p.m. Grades 5-12. Free. Registration required.

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ONGOING EVENTS

Fall Fun Days. Saturdays and Sundays (starting Sept. 21), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Activities include: tractor pull rides ($2.50), pumpkin decorating, animal presentations and a corn maze. Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo, 5135 Rome-New London Road, Rome. Admission: $10.75 (plus tax)/adults (16+); $8.75 (plus tax)/ages 2-15; free/under 2. fortrickey.com

Great Swamp Conservancy Nature Trails. Daily, dawn to dusk. Throughout the year, visitors can grab their walking shoes and explore about seven miles of well-groomed, flat trails. Trails feature a 900-foot boardwalk, osprey nesting platform, and wetland and grassland restoration areas. The area is a stop for many migratory waterfowl and songbirds; other wildlife include muskrats and beavers. Great Swamp Conservancy, 8375 N. Main St., Canastota. Free. (315) 697-2950. greatswampconservancy.org

Baltimore Woods Nature Center. Hiking trails and parking are free and open every day from dawn to dusk. Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. (315) 6731350. baltimorewoods.org

STORYTIMES

Baldwinsville Public Library Storytimes. Drop in Storytime with Mr. KC (ages 2-5): Mondays (except Sept. 2), 10:30-11 a.m. Read and Play Storytime (6 to 24 months): Tuesdays (except Sept. 3), 10:30-11:30 a.m. Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville. Free. (315) 635-5631. bville.lib.ny.us

Barnes & Noble Storytimes (DeWitt). Storytime with Miss Rachael: Thursdays, 10 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. (315) 449-2948. barnesandnoble.com

Barnes & Noble Storytimes (New Hartford). Saturday Storytime: Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 4811 Commercial Drive, New Hartford. Free. (315) 768-1075. barnesandnoble.com

Elbridge Free Library Storytimes. Story Hour (ages 1-5): Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Elbridge Free Library, 241 E. Main St., Elbridge. Free. (315) 689-7111. elbridgelibrary.org

Fairmount Community Library Storytimes. Preschool Storytime: Tuesdays (except Sept. 3), 10:15-11 a.m. Fairmount Community Library, 406 Chapel Drive, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

Fayetteville Free Library Storytimes. Storytime & Craft (preschoolers): Tuesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Toddler Storytime (ages 0-3): Wednesdays, 9:30-10 a.m. Baby Storytime (ages 0-18 months): Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. (315) 637-6374. fflib.org.

Liverpool Public Library Storytimes. Preschool Story Time and Stations (ages

3-5): Mondays (except Sept. 2), 1:30-2:30 p.m. Baby Storytime (birth-18 months): Tuesdays (except Sept. 3), 9:30-10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time: Wednesdays (except Sept. 4), 9:30-10:30 a.m. Family Story Time (ages 0-5): Thursdays (except Sept. 5), 9:3010 a.m. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Manlius Library Storytimes. Toddler Storytime (ages 0-3): Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Manlius Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

Maxwell Memorial Library Storytimes. Storytots Story Time (ages 0-3): Wednesdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. (315) 6723661. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org

MOST Storytimes. STEM Storytime (ages 2-6): Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (starting Sept. 14), 11:30 a.m.noon. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Free with admission: $12/adults; $10/children (ages 2-11); $5/seniors (65+); free (under 2). (315) 425-9068. most.org.

NOPL Brewerton Storytimes. Story Time: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. (315) 676-7484. NOPL.org.

NOPL Cicero Storytimes. Family Storytime: Thursdays, 10-10:30 a.m. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. Registration required: (315) 699-2032. NOPL.org

NOPL North Syracuse Storytimes. Storytime with Miss Sarah (toddlers and preschoolers): Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. (315) 458-6184. NOPL.org

Paine Branch Library Storytimes. Story Time with Miss Sue: Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. Paine Branch Library, 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5442. onlib.org.

Petit Branch Library Storytimes. Read, Sing, and Play Story Time (ages 1.5-5): Tuesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Petit Branch Library, 105 Victoria Place, Syracuse. (315) 435-3636. onlib.org.

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