A New Era: Celebrating Black Dolls & the New Era of Beauty. Each display will showcase the beauty of the Black Barbie Doll and the impact it has had on American and African American Culture. Display will also be located at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr, Branch Library, Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch Library, and the Isaías González-Soto Branch Library.

Tap into the sights, sounds, and tastes of the maple season! Our Maple Festival is an outdoor adventure with several unique areas of the Museum to explore! In each, you may find maple history, live music, vendors, food, bonfires, hands-on activities, storytelling…its outdoor fun for the whole family! Join us for a delightful experience at our Nature Center and Historic Village, where you can explore the maple sugaring process, enjoy seasonal storytelling, participate in hands-on activities like tree-tapping and candle making, savor delicious maple-themed foods, and shop from a variety of local vendors while listening to live music under the festival tent.

Saturday, April 26, 2025: Welcome to the extraordinary! Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival is a FREE signature event that showcases the imaginative and inventive spirit of RIT students. Visitors of all ages experience the breadth and depth of RIT through interactive presentations, hands-on demonstrations, exhibitions, performing arts, and research projects set up throughout campus. 350+ Student Exhibits, 2200+ Exhibitors, 300+ Volunteers.

Join us for sensory playtime! Each playtime we will have a variety of stations set up for children to explore using their senses. Sensory playtime is geared towards children ages 3 to 12 along with their caregiver. No registration is required to enjoy this free activity!