Family Fun




  • Add Savory Spice to Game Day Celebrations

    Get your hosting game on with this recipe

    Powering up for a successful game day starts with a pregame spread, and no tailgate or homegate is complete without a spicy dip that brings the heat. read more »
  • 2025 Catskills Fire Tower Challenge

    NYS challenges you to hike each of the six fire towers in Catskill Park

    If you missed the past Fire Tower Challenges or would like an opportunity to add to your patch collection, the 2025 Catskills Fire Tower Challenge opens on Jan. 1, 2025, and will run through Dec. 31, 2025 read more »
  • Last chance for holiday fun

    Festivities for the whole family

    Get in your last-minute shopping, see holiday lights, and maybe even go see Santa. read more »
  • State Parks debuts Trail Etiquette Initiative

    Enhance public safety on Empire State Trail and others this fall

    Online messaging campaign features trail tips to help visitors prevent accidents and navigate busy trails with greater awareness read more »
  • October festivals and fairs

    Celebrate the season with your family

    Taking the family to local fall festivals and fairs offers fun activities, delicious food, and a chance to enjoy autumn together. read more »
  • Get Outside, Get Offline

    Participate in Fish and Wildlife Day events September 28

    The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (State Parks) encourage New Yorkers to give back to the State lands and sites they treasure and get outdoors by participating in stewardship events for Fish and Wildlife Day on Saturday, Sept. 28. read more »