Event list
Winter Waterfowl Workshop
December 11, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Everything you ever wanted to know about waterfowl and more! Join us for a special collaboration with the Montezuma Audubon Center. Begin with an engaging workshop covering the finer points of waterfowl identification, then bundle up and head outdoors to search for ducks, geese, and swans on Beaver Lake’s open waters. Binoculars are available to ...
Lights on the Lake
December 11 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Holiday Nights
December 12 thru December 20, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Purchase your Advance tickets to Holiday Nights NOW!
Lights on the Lake
December 12 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Breakfast with Santa
December 13, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Kick off the holiday season with Breakfast at Beaver Lake and a special visitor -Santa! Enjoy a tasty meal of pancakes, sausage, and a beverage. Proceeds of the pancake breakfast support The Friends of Beaver Lake.
Breakfast: $3 - $7, depending on appetite. Cash and credit cards accepted.
No reservations accepted. Park admission ...
Wreaths Across America
December 13, Veterans Memorial Cemetery
On December 13, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Wreaths Across America will be at Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance Wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.Visit Wreaths Across America to learn about sponsoring ...
Holiday Nights
December 13 thru December 20, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Purchase your Advance tickets to Holiday Nights NOW!
Lights on the Lake
December 13 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Creative Writing Group Meetup
December 14, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join us for an hour of dedicated writing time. Bring your current writing project or start a new one! All genres are welcome: poetry, novels, short stories, nature journaling, etc. No pressure to stay the full hour or share your work. Prompts will be available if interested.Free with Park admission ($5/vehicle). No registration required. Mee ...
Brunch with Santa at the Zoo!
December 14 thru December 21, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Bring the whole family to enjoy a delicious holiday feast, meet Santa Claus, and visit the zoo animals in winter!Sunday, December 7, 14, and 21
Sessions at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Tickets to our annual Brunch With Santa will open to ZOO MEMBERS in an exclusive email on November 12!
Tickets go live for non-members on Nov ...
Lights on the Lake
December 14 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Beaver Lake Photography Group
December 15, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Do you have a love of photography and Beaver Lake? Consider joining our very own photography group! The group meets monthly on the 4th Monday at 6 PM for educational presentations, photo sharing, and socializing. The group also plans member-only photography field trips throughout the year. All are welcome to join! If you are curious about th ...
Lights on the Lake
December 15 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Homeschool Days: Winter Tree ID
December 16, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join a Beaver Lake educator for a program designed to supplement science and natural history homeschool education through fun and interactive outdoor experiences. Children ages 8-13 years old only.This month we take a look at trees in the winter! How do we tell them apart without their leaves? Join a naturalist to learn all the ways to ident ...
Lights on the Lake
December 16 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 17 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Nature Book Club
December 18, Beaver Lake Nature Center
If you love reading and nature, we have got the perfect book club for you! We will read a curated selection of nonfiction titles and meet for a friendly discussion on each. Join us for one of our winter book club meetups!December 18: The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall and Douglas AbramsJanuary 22: The Forest Unseen by David George HaskellFebru ...
Lights on the Lake
December 18 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Holiday Nights
December 19 thru December 20, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Purchase your Advance tickets to Holiday Nights NOW!
Lights on the Lake
December 19 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Crafting Critters
December 20, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join us for Crafting Critters, a relaxed monthly gathering where creativity and community come together. Bring your own project to work on, or explore our rotating craft table for new inspiration. When the weather allows, we’ll have a fire going to add to the cozy, creative atmosphere. Whether you’re knitting, sketching, or simply looking for q ...
Holiday Nights
December 20, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Purchase your Advance tickets to Holiday Nights NOW!
Last Chance Trail Run & Pancake Breakfast
December 20, Highland Forest Park
Celebrate the Holidays with the Syracuse Chargers Track Club, you don’t have to run--just enjoy the pancakes if you prefer!Run on beautiful snowy, icy trails. Fall down and get up. Step in ice water streams that have no safe crossing. Climb over, under and around fallen trees. Then return to the warmth of Skyline Lodge for aroma therap ...
Lights on the Lake
December 20 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Brunch with Santa at the Zoo!
December 21, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Bring the whole family to enjoy a delicious holiday feast, meet Santa Claus, and visit the zoo animals in winter!Sunday, December 7, 14, and 21
Sessions at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Tickets to our annual Brunch With Santa will open to ZOO MEMBERS in an exclusive email on November 12!
Tickets go live for non-members on Nov ...
Holidays with the Animals
December 21, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Sunday, December 21Save the date! Our annual Holidays with the Animals enrichment event is on Sunday, December 21! See your favorite animals receive special enrichment gifts that stimulate curiosity, play, and other natural behaviors.
Free with zoo membership or admission.
Schedule:
10:30 a.m. – Siamangs | Social Animals ...
Winter Solstice Walk
December 21, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Enjoy the quiet beauty of the trails as we celebrate the sun’s return and the promise of longer days to come. Free with admissionFree with Park admission ($5/vehicle). No registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Lights on the Lake
December 21 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 22 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 23 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 24 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 25 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 26 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 27 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 28 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 29 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 30 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Noon Year's Eve
December 31, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2025 | 10 a.m. - NoonNoon Year’s Eve is a kid-friendly celebration that allows youngsters to experience all the fun of welcoming a new year while keeping bedtime in mind – including a dance party, noisemakers, ginger ale “toast,” countdown, and ball drop at noon.The festivities begin at 10 a.m. with a dance pa ...
Lights on the Lake
December 31 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
First Day Hike
January 1, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Start 2026 on the right foot! Join a naturalist-led First Day Hike and set your intention to spend more time outdoors this year. All ages welcome!Free with Park admission ($5/vehicle). No registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Lights on the Lake
January 1 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Designing Your Own Native Garden
January 2, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Fridays, January 2, 9, 16 | 10 AM - 11 AMFriday, January 23 | 10 AM - 11:30 AMLearn to design landscapes with native and naturalized plants during this 4-part series. The first three classes will focus on principles of native plant design, landscape design basics, and plant selection. During the final workshop, you’ll start planning your o ...
Lights on the Lake
January 2 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
January 3 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
January 4 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
January 5 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Hatha Yoga
January 6, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Tuesdays, January 6 - February 3A complete body/mind/spirit experience! Each class will begin with centering allowing you to turn inward and focus on the experience of the body and breath. Gentle warm-up stretches follow and move into a variety of hatha yoga postures. Postures and holding times will be tailored according to the experience le ...
Homeschool Days: Snow Science
January 6, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join a Beaver Lake educator for a program designed to supplement science and natural history homeschool education through fun and interactive outdoor experiences. Children ages 8-13 years old only.We’ve all heard that no two snowflakes are alike, but why not? Come learn about the chemistry of how snowflakes and frost crystals form, and how ...
Lights on the Lake
January 6 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
January 7 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Sharing Nature: Who's Prancing in the Snow?
January 8, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Discover Beaver Lake through the eyes of your pre-schooler! Each session brings a new opportunity for discovery through nature hikes, games, and crafts. Children ages 3-5 years old, accompanied by an adult.Join us for a hands-on, kid-friendly lesson on animal tracks, then come warm up inside to make animal footprint holiday cards using potat ...
Lights on the Lake
January 8 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
January 9 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Beaver Lake Coffeehouse
January 10, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Saturday, January 10 | 6:30 PM Doors Open; 7 PM Music BeginsEnjoy a Saturday evening of great acoustic music, good company, hot coffee and decadent desserts! Seating is limited so advance tickets are recommended. Coffee and desserts will be available for purchase.
This month, the Coffeehouse features Seth Rasmussen and the Rail Rambler ...
Lights on the Lake
January 10 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Creative Writing Group Meetup
January 11, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join us for an hour of dedicated writing time. Bring your current writing project or start a new one! All genres are welcome: poetry, novels, short stories, nature journaling, etc. No pressure to stay the full hour or share your work. Prompts will be available if interested.Free with Park admission ($5/vehicle). No registration required. Mee ...
Lights on the Lake
January 11 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Prickles in the Pines: Winter with Porcupines
January 13, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Have you ever wondered what porcupines do in the winter? Learn all about the prickly residents and their winter habits during an indoor talk. After the talk, we’ll take a short trek along the trails to look for signs of porcupine activity in their natural habitat. Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Nature Book Club
January 22, Beaver Lake Nature Center
If you love reading and nature, we have got the perfect book club for you! We will read a curated selection of nonfiction titles and meet for a friendly discussion on each. Join us for one of our winter book club meetups!January 22: The Forest Unseen by David George HaskellFebruary 26: Bringing up Beaver by John Aberth
Free with Park a ...
Beaver Lake Photography Group
January 26, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Do you have a love of photography and Beaver Lake? Consider joining our very own photography group! The group meets monthly on the 4th Monday at 6 PM for educational presentations, photo sharing, and socializing. The group also plans member-only photography field trips throughout the year. All are welcome to join! If you are curious about th ...
Homeschool Days: Cool Constellations
January 28, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join a Beaver Lake educator for a program designed to supplement science and natural history homeschool education through fun and interactive outdoor experiences. Children ages 8-13 years old only.How many constellations can you name? Join us as we talk about the constellations currently visible in our skies, do a fun constellation-themed cr ...
Creative Writing Workshop: Tracks in the Snow
January 29, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Enjoy a cozy morning of sipping warm beverages and storytelling among friendly faces! Learn something new and flex your creative writing muscles. Join a naturalist for a lesson on animal tracking, then pick a visual prompt to write about an animal’s snowy adventures based on the tracks they left behind. Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmembe ...
Songs of Fire and Ice
February 2, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join CNY folk singers and Beaver Lake naturalists for a winter hike and sing-along. Learn to sing traditional songs of the season for both wandering the woods and enjoying the fireside, plus discover all the magic of Beaver Lake in winter by lantern light! After a chilly outdoor adventure, we’ll gather indoors for hot chocolate and more singing b ...
Owl Night Long
February 6, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Snowshoe or hike into forest at dusk for an evening of discovery at Beaver Lake. Learn about the owls that call our area home and what makes these mysterious raptors so fascinating as you search for them along the trails. Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Scat N' Tracks Hike
February 6, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Winter is a great time to study signs of animals at the Nature Center! Equipped with track and scat guides, we will hit the trails to discover what animals have been around and if they left any clues for us to find. Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Beaver Lake Coffeehouse
February 7, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Saturday, February 7 | 6:30 PM Doors Open; 7 PM Music BeginsEnjoy a Saturday evening of great acoustic music, good company, hot coffee and decadent desserts! Seating is limited so advance tickets are recommended. Coffee and desserts will be available for purchase.
This month, the Coffeehouse features Jessie Elizabeth. Jessie Elizabeth ...
Whatever Floats Your Boat!
February 7, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Boating season may have ended months ago, but we’re not letting that stop us! Learn about the physics that makes boats float, then work together to build miniature boats out of provided materials. When you’re finished join in a friendly competition to see whose boat can carry the most weight! Are you up to the challenge?Geared towards ch ...
Creative Writing Group Meetup
February 8, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join us for an hour of dedicated writing time. Bring your current writing project or start a new one! All genres are welcome: poetry, novels, short stories, nature journaling, etc. No pressure to stay the full hour or share your work. Prompts will be available if interested.Free with Park admission ($5/vehicle). No registration required. Mee ...
Super Couch Potato 5K
February 8, Onondaga Lake Park
The 16th Annual Super Couch Potato 5K returns to OnondagaLake Parkway on February 8th! Pre-game the Big Game on the flattest course intown with 500 of the fastest football fanatics Syracuse has to offer. Whetheror not your team makes it to New Orleans, you can win big with our raffleprizes and warm up with homemade soup at The Cobblestone. Wear som ...
Homeschool Days: Soil Story
February 11, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join a Beaver Lake educator for a program designed to supplement science and natural history homeschool education through fun and interactive outdoor experiences. Children ages 8-13 years old only.Soil is more than just dirt! Discover the science of soil profiling with a fun craft, then learn all about the soil texture identification triangl ...
Sharing Nature: Friendships in Nature
February 12, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Discover Beaver Lake through the eyes of your pre-schooler! Each session brings a new opportunity for discovery through nature hikes, games, and crafts. Children ages 3-5 years old, accompanied by an adult.Can a plant and a mushroom befriends? How do different species help each other out? Learn about animal partnerships in nature then make a ...
Cupid's Chase 5K
February 14, Onondaga Lake Visitors Center
Every February, this national race series celebratesCommunity Options’ founding. Last year, over 11,000 runners nationwide joined theraces, creating a fantastic crowd and raising funds to provide housing andemployment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. They welcomerunners, walkers, participants with baby strollers or wheelchairs and ...
Great Backyard Bird Count
February 14, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join the global birding community by taking part in The Great Backyard Bird Count from February 13-16! Learn how this citizen science project helps researchers track bird migration and how you can contribute from your own backyard. Please bring a phone or device with internet access. Birders of all skill levels are welcome.Free with park adm ...
Winter Nature Camp
February 16 thru February 20, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Give your 1st–4th grader a week of winter adventure with Beaver Lake’s naturalists! Campers will learn to snowshoe, build amazing snow sculptures, and explore the wonders of nature in a fun, hands-on way. Don’t worry if snow is scarce—we have plenty of exciting nature activities planned for all kinds of winter weather!Registration: $ ...
Winter Nature Camp
February 17 thru February 20, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Give your 1st–4th grader a week of winter adventure with Beaver Lake’s naturalists! Campers will learn to snowshoe, build amazing snow sculptures, and explore the wonders of nature in a fun, hands-on way. Don’t worry if snow is scarce—we have plenty of exciting nature activities planned for all kinds of winter weather!Registration: $ ...
Winter Nature Camp
February 18 thru February 20, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Give your 1st–4th grader a week of winter adventure with Beaver Lake’s naturalists! Campers will learn to snowshoe, build amazing snow sculptures, and explore the wonders of nature in a fun, hands-on way. Don’t worry if snow is scarce—we have plenty of exciting nature activities planned for all kinds of winter weather!Registration: $ ...
Winter Nature Camp
February 19 thru February 20, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Give your 1st–4th grader a week of winter adventure with Beaver Lake’s naturalists! Campers will learn to snowshoe, build amazing snow sculptures, and explore the wonders of nature in a fun, hands-on way. Don’t worry if snow is scarce—we have plenty of exciting nature activities planned for all kinds of winter weather!Registration: $ ...
Story Explorers: Kids Book Club
February 20, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join us for a fun, interactive book club, where we’ll bring stories to life. Kids will gather to hear a story read aloud and then dive deeper through related games, activities, or crafts. Each session will celebrate imagination, creativity, and the joy of reading! This program is geared towards children in grades 4-6.
Registration: $ ...
Winter Nature Camp
February 20, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Give your 1st–4th grader a week of winter adventure with Beaver Lake’s naturalists! Campers will learn to snowshoe, build amazing snow sculptures, and explore the wonders of nature in a fun, hands-on way. Don’t worry if snow is scarce—we have plenty of exciting nature activities planned for all kinds of winter weather!Registration: $ ...
Land History Hike
February 22, Beaver Lake Nature Center
From farming and logging to hunting and conservation, Beaver Lake and the surrounding forests have served many purposes over the centuries. Join a naturalist for a short presentation on the nearly 700-acre area now known as Beaver Lake Nature Center. Afterward, venture onto the trails to discover signs of the land’s many previous inhabitants! Thi ...
Beaver Lake Photography Group
February 23, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Do you have a love of photography and Beaver Lake? Consider joining our very own photography group! The group meets monthly on the 4th Monday at 6 PM for educational presentations, photo sharing, and socializing. The group also plans member-only photography field trips throughout the year. All are welcome to join! If you are curious about th ...
Nature Book Club
February 26, Beaver Lake Nature Center
If you love reading and nature, we have got the perfect book club for you! We will read a curated selection of nonfiction titles and meet for a friendly discussion on each. Join us for one of our winter book club meetups!February 26: Bringing up Beaver by John Aberth
Free with Park admission ($5/vehicle) but pre-registration is appreci ...
Pancake Breakfast
February 28 thru March 28, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Here at Beaver Lake Nature Center, March is the perfect time for maple syrup and pancakes! Join us every Saturday from February 28 through March 28 from 9 AM to 12 PM for pancake breakfast in support of the Friends of Beaver Lake!Enjoy a hearty breakfast of pancakes, sausage, local maple syrup, and a beverage of your choice, before or after ...
Sugarbush Saturdays
February 28 thru March 28, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Here at Beaver Lake Nature Center, March is the perfect time for maple syrup! Take an outdoor tour of the sugarbush to learn all about the history and process of making maple syrup. See the different methods used to extract sap, watch as sap boils down into syrup, and even taste some of the finished product! The sugarbush is open to the publ ...
Pancake Breakfast
March 7 thru March 28, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Here at Beaver Lake Nature Center, March is the perfect time for maple syrup and pancakes! Join us every Saturday from February 28 through March 28 from 9 AM to 12 PM for pancake breakfast in support of the Friends of Beaver Lake!Enjoy a hearty breakfast of pancakes, sausage, local maple syrup, and a beverage of your choice, before or after ...
Sugarbush Saturdays
March 7 thru March 28, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Here at Beaver Lake Nature Center, March is the perfect time for maple syrup! Take an outdoor tour of the sugarbush to learn all about the history and process of making maple syrup. See the different methods used to extract sap, watch as sap boils down into syrup, and even taste some of the finished product! The sugarbush is open to the publ ...
Pancake Breakfast
March 14 thru March 28, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Here at Beaver Lake Nature Center, March is the perfect time for maple syrup and pancakes! Join us every Saturday from February 28 through March 28 from 9 AM to 12 PM for pancake breakfast in support of the Friends of Beaver Lake!Enjoy a hearty breakfast of pancakes, sausage, local maple syrup, and a beverage of your choice, before or after ...
Sugarbush Saturdays
March 14 thru March 28, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Here at Beaver Lake Nature Center, March is the perfect time for maple syrup! Take an outdoor tour of the sugarbush to learn all about the history and process of making maple syrup. See the different methods used to extract sap, watch as sap boils down into syrup, and even taste some of the finished product! The sugarbush is open to the publ ...
Pancake Breakfast
March 21 thru March 28, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Here at Beaver Lake Nature Center, March is the perfect time for maple syrup and pancakes! Join us every Saturday from February 28 through March 28 from 9 AM to 12 PM for pancake breakfast in support of the Friends of Beaver Lake!Enjoy a hearty breakfast of pancakes, sausage, local maple syrup, and a beverage of your choice, before or after ...
Sugarbush Saturdays
March 21 thru March 28, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Here at Beaver Lake Nature Center, March is the perfect time for maple syrup! Take an outdoor tour of the sugarbush to learn all about the history and process of making maple syrup. See the different methods used to extract sap, watch as sap boils down into syrup, and even taste some of the finished product! The sugarbush is open to the publ ...
Beaver Lake Photography Group
March 23, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Do you have a love of photography and Beaver Lake? Consider joining our very own photography group! The group meets monthly on the 4th Monday at 6 PM for educational presentations, photo sharing, and socializing. The group also plans member-only photography field trips throughout the year. All are welcome to join! If you are curious about th ...
Pancake Breakfast
March 28, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Here at Beaver Lake Nature Center, March is the perfect time for maple syrup and pancakes! Join us every Saturday from February 28 through March 28 from 9 AM to 12 PM for pancake breakfast in support of the Friends of Beaver Lake!Enjoy a hearty breakfast of pancakes, sausage, local maple syrup, and a beverage of your choice, before or after ...
Sugarbush Saturdays
March 28, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Here at Beaver Lake Nature Center, March is the perfect time for maple syrup! Take an outdoor tour of the sugarbush to learn all about the history and process of making maple syrup. See the different methods used to extract sap, watch as sap boils down into syrup, and even taste some of the finished product! The sugarbush is open to the publ ...
Zoo Run Run
June 20, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
2026 Zoo Run Run will be on Saturday, June 20th!Get out and get moving on behalf of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo on June 20th at our annual 5K zoo run! Join the race as a lone wolf, or build a team and run with the pack and help support the zoo’s mission. Walk or run – all levels are welcome. The event even features a Fun Run for ages 7 and ...