Learning on Vacation

Mushrooms come in all shapes and colors, and they can be found across the forest habitat. Learn more about fungi, molds, and mushrooms at ACNC’s Little Explorers on September 12. Register now at auduboncnc.org/september-little-explorers.

Experience Fall at Johnson Estate with a relaxing walk through our vineyards and a warm glass of Red Ipocras to enjoy along the way. In September, take in the sights and smells of harvest as the grapes ripen and the vineyard comes alive. As the season progresses into October and November, watch the landscape transform as the vineyard leaves take on their beautiful fall colors. Your $15 ticket includes a serving of our warm Red Ipocras blended…

Get a hands-on taste of harvest season at Johnson Estate Winery! Join us for a self-guided walk through our vineyards where you’ll have the opportunity to pick grapes right from the vine and take them home to enjoy. Your experience includes a grape-picking basket and vineyard trail map, giving you everything you need to explore the vineyard at your own pace. With more than 13 grape varieties growing at Johnson Estate, the experience changes…

Tickets on Sale Now! It's not an event. It's an experience. LISTEN: Let Mandy Majtan's cello wash over you from the front porch, then follow Norm Karin's guitar into the warmth of the historic Kent Mansion. This year's headliner is Lucas West - yes, that Lucas West, from NBC's The Voice. TASTE: Sip specialty cocktails and curated wines, or reach for a craft beer from Wicked Warren's. SMELL: Follow your nose to a Chef Action Station by Studio…

As September brings us the absolute best of harvest season at Johnson Estate, join us for an unforgettable culinary experience high above the vineyards. We will celebrate our Nation’s 250th with Dinner on the Ridge, an exclusive, multi-course dinner hosted right here at the Estate, featuring breathtaking, panoramic sunset views over Lake Erie. With seating strictly limited to just 45 guests, this intimate evening is a true celebration of…

Experience Fall at Johnson Estate with a relaxing walk through our vineyards and a warm glass of Red Ipocras to enjoy along the way. In September, take in the sights and smells of harvest as the grapes ripen and the vineyard comes alive. As the season progresses into October and November, watch the landscape transform as the vineyard leaves take on their beautiful fall colors. Your $15 ticket includes a serving of our warm Red Ipocras blended…

Get a hands-on taste of harvest season at Johnson Estate Winery! Join us for a self-guided walk through our vineyards where you’ll have the opportunity to pick grapes right from the vine and take them home to enjoy. Your experience includes a grape-picking basket and vineyard trail map, giving you everything you need to explore the vineyard at your own pace. With more than 13 grape varieties growing at Johnson Estate, the experience changes…

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Master Gardener Program invites the public to attend their Evening in the Garden on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the new Demonstration Garden located at 301 James Street, Jamestown, NY, in front of the JCC Science Building. This free educational event will feature two informative presentations designed to help gardeners make informed decisions and work more…

Join the Fluvanna Community Historical Society and the Pearl City Clay House for an evening exploring the rich pottery heritage of Fluvanna and southern Chautauqua County. Historian Vince Martonis will share the story of our region's early potteries, their vital role in the development of our communities, and showcase examples from his remarkable collection of 19th-century pottery from Chautauqua. Following the presentation, you can try your hand…