Camp for kids, favorite festivals, and hands-on family fun all summer long. Dear KidsOutAndAbout
readers: Summer is in full swing, and there is no better way to celebrate a day together as a family than at Genesee Country Village & Museum – just a 30-minute drive from the City of Rochester! Where else can you take a hike on a nature trail, see historical trades like blacksmithing in action, enjoy lunch overlooking a sprawling meadow, meet animals on the farm, taste historical treats - the list goes on and on. With exciting special events, as well as daily historical happenings, there’s
something for everyone at the largest living history museum in New York state. Keep scrolling to find out all about how to have the best summer day with the family this summer at GCV&M. |
An expo for the ages! – Centennial Expo Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26 In 2026, we’re celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. But how did Americans in 1876 celebrate the country’s first 100 years? With an expo for the ages! Explore what was brand new, cutting-edge, and mind-blowing for Americans in the 19th century. From magic lantern displays and a tent of wonders to talks exploring the impact of industry in the 19th Century, learn about America’s first 100 years. Click here to learn more and purchase your tickets now. Don’t
forget – when you buy tickets for special events online, you save $1! The Centennial Expo is sponsored by RIT, Kids Out & About, Palmer’s Direct to You Market and Canandaigua National Bank. |
There’s still a full month of Summer Camp fun at GCV&M! When it comes to a wish list for your kid's top summer camp experiences, your young adventurer is probably looking for that magic combination of creative play, learning, exploration, and adventure. For over 30 years, Genesee Country Village & Museum's Summer Camp has welcomed kids ages 4 - 15 into such a world of possibility! At GCV&M Summer Camp,
your kids have a chance to travel in time, help with chores on the farm, and try their hand at making historical recipes on an open hearth. They can learn to play “base ball” by 19th-century rules and try their hand at old-school engineering through historical trades and crafts. Plus, they'll practice outdoor survival skills while learning how to care for our local habitats and the creatures that call these places home! And, of course, kids will set their imaginations free - the Museum is the
perfect setting for creative play. A limited number of spots remain – don’t wait – register your young adventurer today! Click here to explore Summer Camp offerings and enroll online. |
Is your little one not quite ready to attend camp by themselves, or are you just looking for a chance for the whole family to join in the camp fun? GCVM has you covered with Family Fun Day Camp on August 26 and 28! Each day will include a fully guided experience, with a variety of activities across the
19th-century village and nature center. While Family Camp is open to all ages, the majority of activities will be geared toward kiddos aged 4 to 10 years old. Click here to explore Family Camp offerings and
enroll online. |
Kids Free Days – Thursdays in August! Thursdays in August are Kids Free Days at Genesee Country Village & Museum! Kids 12 and under will get an all-access pass to everything the museum has to offer – free of charge. Meet the farmer and learn about animals living on the Early Settlement Farm. Visit the John L. Wehle Gallery to enjoy crafting at the Art Tent. Cool off with an ice cream from the Pavilion Garden
Restaurant. Play traditional games on the Village Square. Explore the nooks and crannies of historic buildings and learn from costumed educators demonstrating what life was like in the 1800s. And on the way out, shop for gifts, toys, treats, and more in the Flint Hill Store! Mark your calendar for Kids Free Days: Thursdays, August 6, 13, 20, &
27! Click here to
learn more about Kids Free Days and explore each day’s unique theme. |
Bring out the whole family for a magically musical weekend – Fiddle & Folk Festival Saturday, August 15, and Sunday, August 16! Gather your young adventurers, music lovers, and dance fanatics for a toe-tapping good time at Genesee Country Village & Museum – the annual Fiddle & Folk Festival! The Museum brings together musicians on different stages around the grounds for a weekend of non-stop entertainment. Explore the musical roots of New York
State as you make your way around the 19th-century village. Hear the sounds of fiddles, guitars, banjos, dulcimers – and definitely some instruments you have never even seen or heard of before! Plus, student musicians can attend for FREE! Click here to learn more or purchase your tickets now. Don’t forget – when you buy tickets for special events online, you save $1! Fiddle & Folk Festival is sponsored by The Route WRUR 88.5. |
More Family-Friendly Festivals and events coming up soon at GCV&M- National Silver Ball Tournament – On Friday, July 31, Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, vintage base ball clubs from around the East Coast, and Midwest will visit GCV&M during this exciting weekend to compete in a round-robin tourney.
- Hop Harvest Festival – On Saturday, September 5, don’t miss a family-friendly exploration of all things hops! Harvest hops hands-on, enjoy live music and beer samples (21+), and of course, food and fun!
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Fall is right around the corner! Agricultural Fair – apple season – harvesting - leaf peeping - and more! Fall family fun is coming at Genesee Country Village & Museum! Keep an eye on www.gcv.org/events to plan a visit for annual favorites like the Agricultural Fair (October 3 & 4), Spooky Saturday (October 10), & Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Monday, October 12), and more. And don’t forget what beautiful leaf-peeping opportunities await when fabulous fall colors begin to pop all around the Historic Village! |
Step back into life in the 19th century and make memories that will last a lifetime when you visit Genesee Country Village & Museum. A day trip to Genesee Country Village & Museum is sure to delight the whole family. History is for everyone – plan your next visit today! Best,
Debra
Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com |
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