Learn to Fish Day in Clifton Park!

Barney Road Park 1 Barney Road, Clifton Park, NY, United States

The Town of Clifton Park and its Open Space, Trails & Riverfront Committee are hosting the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) for a Learn-to-Fish Day event at the Barney Road Pond on Saturday, May 6, 2017.  This event is a kick-off for the annual May celebration of open spaces in Town. DEC staff...

Canals & Nature in Vischer Ferry! Celebrate History & Open Space in May!

Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve

Please SAVE-THE-DATE for a joint event of the Town of Clifton Park Historic Preservation Commission and the Open Space, Trails & Riverfront Committee slated for the weekend of Saturday, May 13, 2017. FRIDAY, MAY 12:  A weekend kick-off event will be the Opening of the Erie Canal Exhibit at the newly restored upstairs of the...

Learn to Geo-Cache!

Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve

Join members of the Town of Clifton Park Open Space, Trails & Riverfront Committee and guest hike leader, Peter Lanoie, for an opportunity to learn how to go geo-caching, at the Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve. This family-friendly event is Saturday, September 9, from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet up at the Whipple Bridge...

3rd Annual “Things That Go Bump in the Night” Family Nature Event

Veterans Memorial Park & Mooney Carrese Forest Elks Trail, off of MacElroy Road, Clifton Park

Join us for family-friendly, guided nature-at-night event on Sat., Oct. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. Nature exploration stations will be along the route for kids to engage and learn about a variety of animals. Please register ahead of time, at the Town's Parks & Recreation Registration Portal Bump in the Night Poster 2017

Winterfest 2018: Ice Fishing Demonstration

Barney Road Park 1 Barney Road, Clifton Park, NY, United States

Dress warm for Saturday, February 10, 2018, from 10 a.m. to noon, and check out an ice fishing demonstration at Barney Road Pond, winter conditions permitting, as part of the Town of Clifton Park Winterfest 2018 offerings. This activity is an opportunity for families, and all ages. For more information, call the Town of Clifton...

Apple Blossom Festival

Riverview Orchards 660 Riverview Road, Rexford, NY, United States

Fun for the whole family among the abundant and fragrant apple blossoms. Unique local food items will be available as a Rotary fund-raiser, ice cream eating contest courtesy of Stewart's, and much more. Event is hosted by Riverview Orchards.

Hamlet History Hop: Vischer Ferry – on Sat. May 19, 2018

Save-the-Date for events and activities starting at 10 a.m. happening in Vischer Ferry, one of the Town of Clifton Park's several historic hamlets!  Family fun, and fun for all ages!  History walks, talks, antique firetrucks and apparatus, old-time games, food, and more!  Activities will center at the Vischer Ferry Fire Department Station, the Vischer Ferry...

Clifton Park Farm Fest Weekend: Sept. 15 & 16

Clifton Park's 26th Annual Farm Fest continues on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, with events taking place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A Hungry Farmer's Breakfast kicks off at 8 a.m. to noon, at the Vischer Ferry Fire Station #1, 360 Riverview Road, Rexford, NY 12148, www.vffd.org.  Events follow at Shepherd's Hey Farm including "walking...

Guided Family Nature Hike at Night! Things That Go Bump Event on Sat., Oct. 20

Veterans Memorial Park & Mooney Carrese Forest Elks Trail, off of MacElroy Road, Clifton Park

Hibernate, Migrate or hang out in NYS: Join us for a family-friendly, autumn evening, guided, group nature walk with stops at interactive stations.  Animal facts that will be showcased include Moose, Mosquito, Canada Goose, Woodchuck and Snapping Turtle!  Gather for some storytelling, light refreshments and enjoy the night sky! "Things that Go Bump in the...