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Make Memories Together

St. Lawrence County is a great place to make memories with your family. Whatever the reason or the season, there are plenty of fun things to do for kids, parents, and grandparents alike.

FAMILY TRIP ITINERARIES

A Weekend Away or a Day of Play

FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES

Things to Do for the Whole Family

Nicandri Nature Center

Indoor and Outdoor Fun

Visit the indoor nature center and discover an array of wildlife and habitat information or venture outside and hit the trails.

FREE ENTRY!

North Country Children's Museum

Hands-on, Interactive Fun

Enjoy play areas and tinker spaces for all ages to get kids thinking, making, and doing.

Singer Castle

Guided Tours and Accommodation

Take a tour of Singer Castle in the 1000 islands. Arrive by shuttle or by boat, including private boaters.

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Mini Golf

Great for All Ages

Choose from several different putt-putt options, from Massena, to Potsdam, to Black Lake.

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Beaches & Swimming

Accessible to the Public

Relax at the beach, kick it at the sandbar, dip your toes in at the edge, or jump right in!

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Bike Rides

All Skill Levels

Choose how far you want to ride and how challenging you'd like the ride to be using our interactive trail map planner.

Walks & Hikes

All Lengths & Difficulty Levels

Wander for an hour or go all day! Choose your level of difficulty, length, and type from our extensive interactive trail map system.

Leaf Peeping

Real-Time Foliage Reports Every Year

Find information about the fall foliage throughout St. Lawrence County and the greater state of New York.

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Kayaking & Paddling

All Skill Levels

Choose how far you want to ride and how challenging you'd like the ride to be using our interactive trail map planner.

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Ice Skating

Skate Rentals Available

During the winter months, enjoy indoor and outdoor rinks for leisure skating, lessons, and sports & recreation.

Fishing

By Land, Water, or Ice

Cast a line with the kids, whether you fish from the dock, the boat, the kayak or even a chartered boat trip that's sure to be fun for the whole family.

FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS

Something for Everyone

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Annual Kid's Expo

Join the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce every spring for our annual Kid's Expo! Kid's entry is always FREE and there are tons of activities, entertainment, and giveaways along with helpful information for parents and adults.

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Olivia Sommerstein, left and Miles Attemann, wave from the Nature's Storehouse float Saturday during the annual Dairy Princess Festival Parade in downtown Canton.

Canton Dairy Festival

Celebrating more than 60 Years!

This weekend-long festival typically occurs the first weekend of June, right in the heart of Downtown Canton. Offering an outdoor vendor market, live music, and a community parade, the Canton Dairy Festival is an event you won't want to miss!

Check Out More Upcoming Events

Browse our event calendar for family fun activities, including festivals, parades & more.

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