2011 Events on the Great Lakes Seaway Trail
These events are found only in the Great Lakes Seaway Trail region. You’re invited to drive the byway to find the fun. Events are subject to change, so please call ahead to confirm dates & details. Plan your journey today!
Events are listed chronologically and are also labeled by region along the Great Lakes Seaway Trail. Please refer to the map at right which identifies the five Seaway Trail regions as you plan your journey.
Look for the Great Lakes Seaway Trail sign for special events at the Seaway Trail Discovery Center in Sackets Harbor, NY.
2011 EVENTS
OCTOBER
September 2-Nov 27 - September 11, 2001:
A Global Moment -
Explore global, personal & historical
significance of 9/11, rare artifacts
from World Trade Center, Rochester
Museum & Science Center,
585-271-4320, www.rmsc.org,
Rochester, NY
October - Screamers’ Hollow -
Fri/Sat only experience nerveshattering
mix of live actors,
animation, evil characters, dazzling
special effects, 7pm-midnight,
800-879-4446,
www.screamershollow.com,
Sterling, NY
October 1-2 - CNY Pumpkinfest -
Giant pumpkins, games, rides,
food, entertainment, crafts,
Washington Square Park,
315-343-7681,
www.oswegofultonchamber.com,
Oswego, NY
October 7-10 - 14th Wayne County
Apple Tasting Tour -
Travel scenic country roads for
apple tasting, learn different
tastes/textures/scents, 3 wineries,
prizes, map, 800-527-6510,
www.waynecountytourism.com,
Wayne County, NY
October 8–9, 15-16 - Peek'n Peak Fall Festival -
Juried crafts, farmers market,
skilift rides, fall foliage, equipment
swap, 716-355-4141,
www.pknpk.com,
Findley Lake, NY
October 12-30 - Lockport Haunted Cave -
Mystery tour includes walk
along banks of Erie Canal & through haunted cave, storytelling
around campfire, 716-438-0174,
www.lockportcave.com,
Lockport, NY
October 15-30 - Zoo Boo -
“Scary but not too scary”
trick-or-treating for kids under
12, displays for whole family,
Erie Zoo, 814-864-4091,
www.eriezoo.org,
Erie, PA
October 21–22 - Candlelight Ghost Tours -
Historic site ghost tours,
interpretations, special effects,
refreshments, advance ticket
required, Fort Ontario State
Historic Site, 315-343-4711,
www.fortontario.com,
Oswego, NY
NOVEMBER
November 4–6, 11–13 - Harvest Wine Festival -
Weekends in Lake Erie
Wine Country
Taste fall vegetables & local
produce: soup to dessert paired
with select wines along Lake Erie,
877-326-6561,
www.lakeeriewinecountry.org,
Forestville, NY to North East, PA
November 18-20, December 2-4 - 18th Annual Holiday Shopping Spree - Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, Experience the warmth of the holidays while sampling fine wines and special holiday treats, 607-869-4281, www.cayugawinetrail.com
November 26 -
Old Tyme Christmas
Celebration -
Celebrate holiday with entertainment,
food, crafts, family fun, Festival of
Lights parade, 585-798-2421,
www.ChristmasinMedina.com,
Medina, NY
DECEMBER
December 10, 17 -
Castle by Candlelight at Old Fort Niagara -
Tour historic French Castle by candlelight, meet 18th century characters,
see grand feu de joie, 716-745-7611, www.oldfortniagara.org, Youngstown, NY
December 11 -
Holiday Traditions Celebration -
City’s historic & cultural sites open for
free admission, special entertainment,
exhibition tours, programs, refreshments,
315-255-1658,
www.historyshometown.com,
Auburn, NY
December 26-January 2 (excluding New Year's Day) - Holiday Week at the Wineries - Lake Erie Wine Country, Visit the wineries over the holiday break, no tickets or reservations necessary, FREE event, 877-326-6561, www.lakeeriewinecountry.org
MARCH 2012
March 17-18 - War of 1812 Quilt Show & "Cot to Coffin" Challenge - A War of 1812 Bicentennial activity featuring reproduction "cot to coffin" size quilts in honor of the soldiers who fought in the War of 1812, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day, www.seawaytrail.com/quilting, Seaway Trail Discovery Center, Sackets Harbor, NY