Upcoming Events
Photography by Tom Cote
Letchworth State Park PLANT & WILDFLOWER WALK: Trout Pond
Become more familiar with our many native wildflowers and the role of their surroundings, including the other plants and animals in their daily lives. Enjoy the fascinating variation in floral structure and folklore. Enjoy the transition of wildflowers along secondary forests and old growth woods. Meet at Trout Pond. (1 mile or more)
Registration: Not required
LETCHWORTH ON TAP: Folklore of Our Backyard Park
Catch the flavor of the middle Genesee Valley in cider and stories. Mary Jemison's legendary land negotiations, Monashasha's tragic leap from Middle Falls, the shadowy Torture Tree... all tales are told and examined with a historian's eye. Meet at Buried Barrel Hard Cider, 6517 Denton Corners Rd, Castile, NY. (onsite)
Registration: Not required
Balloons Over Letchworth
A hot air balloon ride is both a serene and exhilarating experience that offers a unique perspective of the world from above. Balloons Over Letchworth offers spectacular hot-air balloon rides over Letchworth State Park. We are the exclusive operator within the Park. Flying season is May 1 through October 31. Now owned and operated by Liberty Balloon Co.
Letchworth State Park B.O.S Bird Tour
Carpool through the park, making various stops and short hikes along the way, with a lunch stop along the river. Co-sponsored by the Buffalo Ornithological Society. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center. Will carpool.
Registration: Not required
Coffee & Creatives
Join us for coffee and pastries while we discuss a new theme each month with fellow creatives. It takes place the second Thursday of every month.
Coffee & Creatives
Join us for coffee and pastries while we discuss a new theme each month with fellow creatives. It takes place the second Thursday of every month.
Glory Days
Join us in Mount Morris, the birthplace of Francis Bellamy who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance, to celebrate with a day of kids' activities, live music, food trucks, a parade down Main Street, and a patriotic fireworks display.
Genesee Valley Hunt Races
The Genesee Valley Hunt Races is a great way for the entire family to spend the day in a beautiful outdoor setting just north of Geneseo, NY. The Hunt Races have been hosted here for over 125 years, and some of the finest steeplechase trainers on the eastern seaboard bring their horses here to compete for over $30,000 in prize money. Trainers, owners, and jockeys agree that the Genesee Valley Hunt Races are one of the season’s most anticipated meets.
Genesee Valley Vendors & Craft Event
Mount Morris Kiwanis Club presents Genesee Valley Vendors & Craft Event
• Food Trucks
• Artists
• Vendors
October 11-12, 2025
9am-5pm
Free entry & parking
Bellamy Park, Mt. Morris— with Mount Morris Kiwanis Club.
Small Business Saturday
Shop local in Mount Morris and the surrounding Livingston County and put your money where your heart is.
Bourbon, Brew, & BBQ
Stroll Main Street in Mount Morris and enjoy samples from local distilleries and breweries, including food trucks and live entertainment!
NYS Maple Weekends
Continual demonstrations of maple sugaring techniques and hourly walks. Pancake breakfasts available for purchase from 10:00am-1:00pm, courtesy of the Friends of Letchworth State Park. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
NYS Maple Weekends
Continual demonstrations of maple sugaring techniques and hourly walks. Pancake breakfasts available for purchase from 10:00am-1:00pm, courtesy of the Friends of Letchworth State Park. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
NYS Maple Weekends
Continual demonstrations of maple sugaring techniques and hourly walks. Pancake breakfasts available for purchase from 10:00am-1:00pm, courtesy of the Friends of Letchworth State Park. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
NYS Maple Weekends
Continual demonstrations of maple sugaring techniques and hourly walks. Pancake breakfasts available for purchase from 10:00am-1:00pm, courtesy of the Friends of Letchworth State Park. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Coffee & Creatives
Join us for coffee and pastries while we discuss a new theme each month with fellow creatives. It takes place the second Thursday of every month.
Recurring monthly on the 2nd Thursday.
Spring EquinoxWalk
View the scenery of the Great Bend Canyon from along the Gorge Trail. Meet at Archery Field Overlook. (1 mile) Meet at Archery Field Overlook.
Registration: Not required
Maple SAPturday at Letchworth State Park
Learn the process of maple sugaring from sap to syrup. Morning walks at 10:00am discuss the history of maple sugaring and wildlife of the sugaring woods. To learn how present-day maple syrup is made, the sugarhouse will be open from 10:00am-12:30pm. There will be syrup samples! Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Winter Trek: Highbanks Canyon
These intermediate to difficult level hikes are for those who enjoy the thrill of a more exploratory nature walk. Outings visit farther to reach places within the park. Bring a lunch and be prepared for the weather during the several hour trek. Scenic views of the park's northern most canyon. (4 miles). Meet at camper registration building just inside the Perry entrance (7957 Schenck Road, Perry, NY).
Registration: Not required
HOME ECOLOGIST: Making Maple Syrup (Basic)
Learn the basics of making maple syrup. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center
Registration: Not required
Maple SAPturday at Letchworth State Park
Learn the process of maple sugaring from sap to syrup. Morning walks at 10:00am discuss the history of maple sugaring and wildlife of the sugaring woods. To learn how present-day maple syrup is made, the sugarhouse will be open from 10:00am-12:30pm. There will be syrup samples! Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Winter Eagles at Letchworth State Park
Observe wintering eagles at the Mt. Morris Dam overlook. Meet at Mt. Morris Dam Overlook, West Side.
First Day Hikes 2025: Genesee Valley Greenway and Letchworth State Parks
Ring in 2025 with a First Day Hike!
Every year state parks host First Day Hike events to encourage folks near and far to gather on the trail and kick off the new year enjoying nature. This year there are plenty of opportunities to get outdoors; check out these hikes happening all along the Genesee Valley Greenway State Park and at Letchworth State Park!
50th Annual Letchworth-Silver Lake Christmas Bird Count
Interested persons will be searching a fifteen-mile diameter circle centered on Perry Center, NY. The purpose is to locate the birds using this area which includes all of Silver Lake and the northern half of Letchworth State Park. Meet at Perry Center, NY.
Christmas in Mount Morris
Enjoy a day filled with FREE Family Friendly activities, shopping, scavenger hunts, music, a parade, tree lighting and so much more!
Artful Holidays
Shop local at the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts this holiday season at Artful Holidays! Browse unique artisan gifts from over 30 local vendors and get that perfect gift you've been looking for. Artful Holidays runs from December 6th - 21st at 4 Murray Hill Drive; for more information, visit gvartscouncil.org.
Sun: 11am-3pm | Mon: 4pm-7pm
Tues- Fri: 11am-7pm | Sat: 11am-3pm
