Four seasons, one river town, and always something to do. Here's what Massena looks like all year long.
Right Now
Right now in Massena
The leaves are turning, the air smells like cider donuts, and the river slows down for the quietest, most beautiful stretch of the year. Pick pumpkins, ride the wagons, and paddle the shoreline while the colors peak.
Through the year
June – August
There are very few things better in the world than Massena, NY during the summer. As school closes and the heat rises, the St. Lawrence River becomes a hotspot — boat and kayak rentals, beaches and marinas all calling your name. Catch a free movie at Hawkins Point, cool off with beach volleyball, grab dinner on an outdoor patio, then take the family to one of only 28 drive-in theaters left in New York. Nature lovers shouldn't miss Nicandri Nature Center, and downtown's boutiques and shops round out a perfect summer day.
September – November
Ask a local their favorite season and the answer is usually fall. The leaves start to change, the air cools, and the smell of baked apples and donuts fills the air. Kanebs Orchards opens with cider donuts, slushies and live outdoor music, while Breezy Maples Farm offers wagon and pony rides, a farm play zone and pumpkin picking. The trails are stunning, the summer bustle slows down, and it's the perfect time for a quiet canoe ride along the St. Lawrence.
December – February
Just when the rest of the world goes into hibernation, Massena wakes up. With no seasonal closures, everything is open all year. Summer hiking trails become snowshoe and cross-country ski adventures — and Nicandri Nature Center lends equipment for public use. The colder it gets, the harder the ice: public skating runs every day at the Massena Hockey Arena, and a free outdoor rink opens when the weather is crisp.
March – May
In spring the snowshoes get put away and the hiking boots come out. Local greenhouses start seeding fruits, vegetables and the flowers that decorate downtown. Boat traffic returns to the St. Lawrence, the Eisenhower Lock tops every visitor's list, golf courses open and patios fill up again. Wander the nature center trails as everything comes back to life, then end the day with ice cream and a sunset drive along the river.
Find a place to stay, eat and explore — or put your own event on the Massena calendar.