Family events in Canandaigua, NY

Hosted by the Macedon Historical Society, this 3rd Thursday Concert Series event takes place at the Pavilion at Lock 30 in Macedon. Bring a lawn chair or settle in at a picnic table and enjoy a free performance made possible by the Boehmler Foundation. Indigo Breeze sets an upbeat mood with favorites spanning artists like Martha Reeves, Little Richard, Earth Wind & Fire, and the Beatles, creating an evening of lively, danceable tunes.

Festivities start Friday with an adult night game at the pavilion. Saturday features pumpkin painting, a psychic reading, food trucks and distillery trucks, and the evening closes with Rock Jester Band.

Celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day with a family friendly brunch cruise traveling from Fairport to Pittsford and back, with no lock passage. The Colonial Belle will be decorated for the theme, and The Happy Pirates provide interactive entertainment. Pirate attire is welcome, and guests can bring a new, unwrapped toy to support the Pirate Toy Fund. Brunch is catered by Spinelli’s Catering and includes boneless chicken bruschetta, sausage patties, brunch potatoes, scrambled eggs with cheddar on the side, French toast with pure maple syrup, fresh fruit salad, assorted chef-made muffins, and a coffee and hot tea station. A fully licensed bar offers both non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages along with bagged snacks for purchase, and cash and credit cards are accepted. Outside food or beverages, including bottled water, are not permitted due to state, county, and insurance regulations. Children ages 2 and under are free but must be booked to meet US Coast Guard passenger requirements. Infants and toddlers can be added to a reservation after at least one ticket for ages 3 and up is in the cart. Boarding begins 15 minutes before departure, with check-in at the dock. All public cruises require a minimum number of passengers to sail as planned.

The cruise lasts 2.5 hours, traveling from Fairport to Pittsford and back aboard the Colonial Belle. Fireworks can be viewed from the upper deck while the vessel is positioned in the middle of the canal for a clear look over the water. This year features live music by the Amy Montrois Duo. A fully licensed bar offers hundreds of beverage options for purchase, with cash and credit accepted. Bagged snacks, along with both non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks, are available on board. In accordance with NYS Liquor Authority, Monroe County Health Department and insurance policies, outside food or beverages, including bottled water, are not permitted. Children ages 3 and under are free but must be included in the booking to meet US Coast Guard passenger counts. Boarding begins 15 minutes before departure, and check in takes place at the dock prior to boarding. In the event of severe inclement weather, the Town of Pittsford may cancel the fireworks, with advance notice given when possible. All public cruises must meet the minimum number of required passengers to sail as planned.

Step aboard the Colonial Belle for a narrated lock cruise with live music featuring Josh Ketchum. The trip leaves Fairport and travels about 8 miles to Lock E32 in Pittsford, where the boat locks up and down roughly 25 feet while the Captain explains how the system works. After the lock experience, relax with instrumental pieces and vocals as the cruise returns the 8 miles back to Fairport. Throughout the journey, the Captain shares stories and history of the Erie Canal, points out notable sights along the route, offers background on the Colonial Belle and its family-run operation since 1989, and answers questions. Bagged snacks and a wide selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase from the fully licensed bar, with cash and credit cards accepted. Outside food or drinks, including bottled water, are not permitted due to regulations. Children ages 3 and under ride free but must have a booking so they are included in the required passenger count. The experience includes lock passage and a three-hour narrated cruise with live music. Please check in at the dock and be ready to board 15 minutes before departure. All public cruises require a minimum number of passengers to sail. If a performer has an unexpected conflict, a comparable substitute will be arranged when possible, or a refund of the price difference between a narrated cruise with live music and a regular narrated cruise will be provided in the event of a last-minute cancellation.