Event list
Asian Elephant Extravaganza
August 15, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Saturday, August 15, 202610 A.M. - 3 P.M.This annual event celebrates the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s Asian elephant herd and the cultural traditions of their native countries in South Asia. Friends of the Zoo and the zoo’s elephant team plan a daylong slate of activities including performances of traditional Indian music and dance, an Indonesian or ...
Reptile Ramble
August 17, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join us for a hike to try to spot some of the reptiles that live here at Beaver Lake. Along the way we’ll discuss some of the critters we hope to see.Free with Park admission ($5/vehicle).
Sharing Nature with Your Child: I-See-A Cicada!
August 20, Beaver Lake Nature Center
What’s that buzzing in the trees? Those are cicadas! Join us in appreciating the noisiest of our summer bugs, then make a homemade kazoo so you can buzz along with them!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 y ...
Friday Evening Wildlife Walks
August 21, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Like people, wildlife becomes more active on cool summer evenings. We’ll stroll the meadows, forests, and lakeside in search of wildlife such as owl, deer, fox, and osprey. Free with Park admission ($5/vehicle). No registration required.
Open Evening Canoeing & Kayaking
August 22, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Enjoy a special paddle session during the summer golden hour while exploring the lake on your own.Rentals are $10/hour/vessel; no private vessels permitted. Park admission fees apply.
Learn to Fish
September 12, Onondaga Lake Visitors Center
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is hosting an all-ages, all-level, all-abilities family-friendly, catch and release fishing event on Onondaga Lake in Onondaga County.This event is land-based, and no fishing license is necessary to attend and participate. DEC fishing rods are available for participants to use ...
Golden Harvest Festival
September 12 thru September 13, Beaver Lake Nature Center
September 12 & 13, 2026 | 10 AM to 5 PMJoin us for our 48th year!Enjoy a cherished Central New York tradition - Golden Harvest Festival. For over 40 years, this old-fashioned, country fair-style event has something for everyone! The Festival features live music and entertainment on three stages, nature games and crafts, great shopping with l ...
Golden Harvest Festival
September 13, Beaver Lake Nature Center
September 12 & 13, 2026 | 10 AM to 5 PMJoin us for our 48th year!Enjoy a cherished Central New York tradition - Golden Harvest Festival. For over 40 years, this old-fashioned, country fair-style event has something for everyone! The Festival features live music and entertainment on three stages, nature games and crafts, great shopping with l ...
Free Canoe Day Sponsored by Oswego Health
September 26, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join us as we wrap up our summer season with a Free Canoe Day on Beaver Lake. This is the last Saturday to enjoy a paddle on the lake and thanks to Oswego Health, the fee for canoe rentals is waived all day long! MORE INFO:
Canoes are available on a first-come, first-served basis from 9 AM to 3:30 PM, for one hour blocks. All boats mus ...