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Splash Pads in the Finger Lakes region of New York

Splash Pads Across the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier to Beat the Heat

Balanced and Barefoot book review, 2026

Balanced and Barefoot by Angela J. Hanscom: A Book Every Finger Lakes Parent Should Read

Memorial Day Weekend Sales, 2026

The 2026 Memorial Day Weekend Sales List: Everything Worth Knowing

Gardening with Children - Getting them involved outdoors, sewing and growing.

Gardening With Kids: Getting Them Involved and Setting Everyone Up for Success

The FLX Rail Experience 2026 train rides for families

All Aboard: The Finger Lakes Rail Experience Is the Summer Trip Your Kids Will Never Forget

Tips to Make Camping with Kids a little Easier in the Finger Lakes

Tent Camping With Kids: Everything You Actually Need (Plus the Game Changers Nobody Tells You About)

Strawberry Festivals in New York Upstate, 2026

Strawberry Season Is Here: Two Festivals Worth Every Berry-Stained Bite

Fairport New York Canal Days 2026

Fairport Canal Days Is Near… and It’s One of the Best in New York State

oz-stravaganza festival this june, 2026

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Chittenango: Oz-Stravaganza! Is Coming

Date Night in Penn Yan New York, Finger Lakes

Date Night in Penn Yan: A Guide to Reconnecting on Keuka Lake

Taste of Syracuse 2026

Taste of Syracuse Is Two Weeks Away and It’s Worth a Bite

What each Age Summer Theme would Read

If Every Age Had a Summer Theme, Here’s What It Would Be

Raising a confident daughter, tips for Finger Lakes parents.

How to Raise a Confident Girl: Small Things That Make a Big Difference

staying human in a world of bots

Stay Human: How to Be a Real Parent in a World Full of Bots

Pride Month in the Finger Lakes area, where to Celebrate Love

Pride Month in the Finger Lakes & Beyond: Your Complete Guide to Celebrating in Our Region

Motel Options through the Finger Lakes, Cute Accommodations for Family Travel

10 Cute Motels in the Finger Lakes for a Summer Staycation Worth Talking About

Rochester Jazz Festival 2026

Take the Kids to Jazz: Your Family Guide to the Rochester International Jazz Festival

Memorial Day celebrations in the Finger Lakes, 2026. Where to go.

Your Memorial Day Weekend Guide for Finger Lakes Families

Finger Lakes Guide, Exploring the Finger Lakes in New York

Your Complete Guide to All 11 Finger Lakes

Finding the best food trucks in the Finger Lakes area 2026

Food Trucks in the Finger Lakes: Your Guide to Finding the Best Bites This Summer

Corning GlassFest 2026 Lineup, Finger Lakes Events

GlassFest 2026 Is Next Weekend: Everything You Need to Know

Cornell International Chamber Music Festival

Cornell Mayfest Is This Week and It’s Worth a Drive to Ithaca

$1 Movies with Regal Cinema for Finger Lakes Families

$1 Summer Movies Are Back

Rochester Lilac Festival fun through the week - what to expect this week

Last Call for Lilacs: The Final Days of the Rochester Lilac Festival Are Worth the Drive

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