Come help us welcome the 750 cyclists & staff riding their bikes from Buffalo to Albany this week! They will enjoy lunch here at the Park, with hot dogs & chips, drinks, boat tours & a "post office" so cyclists can send a post card from the halfway point of the Canal! If you would […]

Towpath Day 2024 is finally HERE! Join us for an affordable, fun, family-friendly event everyone will love! There will be 3 live bands playing throughout the day, vendors, boat rides, kids' crafts, food, raffles, face painting & MORE! Park next door at the D.O.T. & take advantage of the FREE shuttle service back & forth […]

Get into the Halloween spirit with Ms. Jenny from the Maxwell Library here at Sims Store by making your own felt Halloween Finger Puppets! These adorably creepy finger puppets are perfect for this spooky season! This event is FREE & good for all ages! No registration required.

Join us for Saturday Fun at Sims Store this Saturday & see the work of Jade Hemingway, Camillus wildlife photographer. Says Jade, "Hello, my name is Jade & I am a passionate wildlife & pet photographer. I am Australian & have been living in the US for almost 3 years. I'm dedicated to capturing the […]

Join local artist Jean Hamel of Crazy Crow Arts & view her work as part of our Saturdays at Sims Store. You may even find a few unique holiday gifts to purchase! Jean partnered with us last year to sell her hand-painted Christmas tree ornaments in our gift shop & they sold out! Now she […]

Jean Hamel from Crazy Crow Arts had such a great time last week she's back! Come view her work as part of our Saturdays at Sims Store. You may even find a few unique holiday gifts to purchase! Jean partnered with us last year to sell her hand-painted Christmas tree ornaments in our gift shop […]

Join us here at Sims Store with Ms. Jenny from the Maxwell Library to make your own Thanksgiving Tree Memo Board! Tis the season to remember what we are thankful for & this board can remind you! This craft is appropriate for all ages & is FREE! 12 noon - 2 pm at Sims Store

Get into the holiday spirit by painting your own snowman! Local artist Bev Owen was one of the talented people who painting the beautiful mural we added to the park this Summer & is teaching this class. The first time slot is 12:30 pm & is reserved for families (ex. 1 adult & 1 child […]

Join local wool spinner Linda Bishop Surbeck from 12 - 4 pm at Sims Store Museum as she shows how yarn was produced "back in the day". The process of turning wool from a sheep (or goat or alpaca) into yarn which can be used to produce clothing is hundreds of years old. Learn how […]

Winter is finally here, so what better time to bring some tropical sunshine to you?! Local artist Bev Owen, who hosted a very successful art class with us in November, is a talented artist & teacher. Choose from 2 time slots: 12:30 pm -OR- 2:00 pm. All materials will be provided. There is a $20 […]

Tis the season for jingle bells! Make your own jingle bell door hanger craft with Ms. Anna from the Maxwell Library here at Sims Store! This is so much more festive than a boring doorbell when guests come to visit! All supplies provided and great for all ages. FREE!! No registration required, just drop-in!

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of crafting and creativity at Sims Store! This event is FREE and open to all ages. See you there!