Events

Join us in the classroom of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library October 10th at 2:00 pm for pumpkin panting for kids and teens. We will have small pumpkins and lots of paint to decorate them with. This is a free program and all supplies are included. Registration is requested. For questions call 518-673-2314 ext. […]

Family Fall Fest fundraiser starts with a pumpkin painting contest and lego building competition for the kids. There will also be lawn games, face painting and a bouncy house for children to enjoy. Adults can enjoy vendor booths, corn hole, basket raffles, food by DJ's dogs and more and fantastic live music starting at 2pm. […]

The Buffalo Maritime Center’s replica of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief will embark on its Bicentennial Voyage, commemorating Governor DeWitt Clinton’s historic 1825 journey from Buffalo to New York Harbor. A Buffalo Maritime Center crew, comprised of staff and volunteers, will navigate the 33-day voyage, departing from Buffalo’s Commercial Slip - the western terminus […]

Join us for a fun-filled evening of trunk-or-treating at CC-FMC DV Trunk or Treat - a spooktacular event for the whole family! 1 Kimball St, Amsterdam, NY 12010-4109, United States  

Mark the end of our 2025 museum season with a day of family-friendly fall activities. Help us make fresh apple cider from heritage apples, play colonial games & decorate pumpkins. Open House in the museum and our amazing baker will be demonstrating his skills at the outdoor 18th century bake oven.

On Saturday, October 18, we welcome Mezzo Soprano, Joelle Lachance and accompanist, to captivate the audience with her original performance: Guys or Dolls, in our Original (Night Watch) Gallery. This is a ticketed event with limited seating. Enjoy the Museum galleries and some Prosecco before the concert! Then join us in the Night Watch gallery […]

Guest Speaker is Barry Keegan, Primitive Skills Specialist. Barry Keegan has taught many Earth skills since 1991. Barry will demonstrate Flint Knapping and will bring some of his best finds of stone artifacts spanning 7,500 years and many replica stone points and knives that he learned to make over 35 years of practice, including the […]