Rochesterians are a hardy folk, and a little cold weather won't keep them down. Lots of activities taken place in the area during the snowy months. Below you'll find a list of upcoming outdoor recreation, sports, and special events. Note that this calendar is by no means comprehensive. For more events, check the online calendar at rochestercitynewspaper.com, or consult the weekly calendar of events in each issue of City.

Thursday, January 29

[ KIDS ] "Snow Buddies" Nature Class. Stories, crafts, nature walks, snacks. Ages 4-5. Genesee Country Nature Center, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. 1-3 p.m. Reservations required. $3-$4. 538-6822, gcv.org.

Saturday, January 31

[ RECREATION ] Cabin Fever Program. Presentation about the Rainbow Cross sled dog program. Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Rd. 1-4 p.m. $3-$10. 374-6160.

[ KIDS ] Groundhog Day Festival. Youth games, canal boat sled parade, birds of prey, ice carving. Noon-4 p.m. Town of Greece Campus, 1 Vince Tofany Blvd. Free. greecechamber.com.

[ SPORTS ] Rochester Knighthawks. Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Memorial Square. 7:35 p.m. $18-$28. 232-1900, ticketmaster.com.

[ SPORTS ] SUNY Geneseo Men's Ice Hockey. SUNY Geneseo, 1 College Circle. 3 p.m. 245-5350, knights.geneseo.edu.

Sunday, February 1

[ SPORTS ] Pepsi Family Fun Superbowl Sunday. Games, prizes. Bristol Mountain. Bristolmountain.com.

[ RECREATION ] "Where Deer May Lead." Follow deer tracks through winter woods. Genesee Country Nature Center, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. 2 p.m. $3-$4. 538-6822, gcv.org.

Tuesday, February 3

[ KIDS / RECREATION ] Youth Snowshoe lessons. 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Edgerton Recreation Center, 41 Backus St. 428-5990, cityofrochester.gov.

Wednesday, February 4

[ RECREATION ] Snow Cheap Trail Race Series. Meet at Lake Riley Lodge, Norris Drive and Culver Rd., Cobbs Hill Park. Preregistration required. Head lamps required. Cityofrochester.gov.

Friday, February 6

[ SPORTS ] Harlem Globetrotters. Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Memorial Square. 7 p.m. $22. 232-1900, ticketmaster.com.

[ RECREATION ] Owl Walk. Owl presentation followed by full moon walk and campfire. Genesee Country Nature Center, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. 6 p.m. $3-$4. 538-6822, gcv.org.

[ RECREATION ] "Walk the Walk: Encounters with Rochester's African-American Ancestors." Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 141 Adams St. 7 p.m. Free. 546-7029 x 12, landmarksociety.org.

[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Zoo Brrrew. Live music, New Orleans-themed food and adult beverages.6-9 p.m. $20-$25, includes hors d'oeuvre, dinner and a raffle ticket. Cash bar. 295-7390, senecaparkzoo.org.

Friday, February 6-Sunday, 8

[ SPORTS ] Special Olympics State Winter Games. Fair and Expo Center (Dome Arena/Center). specialolympicsnewyork.org for schedule changes and venue information.

[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Chocolate and Wine Weekend. Self-guided tour around Seneca Lake Wine Trail. Sample chocolates and foods prepared with chocolate, matched with wines at more than 30 wineries. Friday, 1-5 p.m.; Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $30 per person, or $18 for designated driver tickets. Senecalakewine.com.

Saturday, February 7

[ RECREATION ] Animal Tracking Program. Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Rd. 1-4 p.m. $3-$10. 374-6160.

[ RECREATION ] Ganondagan Native American Winter Games and Sports. Snowshoes, snowsnakes, storytelling, Seneca dog sledding, snowshoe and toboggan-making, more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 742-1690, ganondagan.org.

[ RECREATION ] Walking in a Winter Wineryland. Snowshoeing, winemaker's luncheon, live bird presentation. Montezuma Winery, 2981 Auburn Road, Seneca Falls. 315-568-8190, fingerlakeswinecountry.com.

[ RECREATION ] Winter Tours of Mount Hope Cemetery. South cemetery entrance, 1133 Mount Hope Ave. 1 p.m. $4/person, free for members of the Friends of Mt. Hope Cemetery. 461-3494, fomh.org.

Saturday, February 7-Sunday, February 8

[ SPORTS ] Skate the Bay. Speedskating on Irondequoit Bay. Sandbar Park, Irondequoit Bay. 279 Lake Rd, Webster. Race starts at 8 a.m.. Open to the public. Go to skatethebay.org for more info.

[ RECREATION ] 80's Weekend. Swain Resort, 2275 Main St., Swain. 607-545-6511, swain.com.

[ RECREATION ] Village Ski. Ski, snowshoe, or hike through the historic village. Rentals available. Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. Noon-4 p.m. $3-$14. 538-6822, gcv.org.

Sunday, February 8

[ RECREATION ] Lakeside Winter Celebration. Polar plunge, Chilly Chili Challenge, ice carving demonstrations, horse-drawn sleigh rides, snow sculpture contests, children's games, Frosbiter's sailboat race, and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 428-6755, cityofrochester.gov.

[ OUTDOORS ] "Animal Attraction." Learn the rules of attraction on this guided hike. Genesee Country Nature Center, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. 2 p.m. $3-$4. 538-6822, gcv.org.

Tuesday, February 10

[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Wine, Women, and Chocolate. Casa Larga Vineyards. 6:30 p.m. Registration required by Feb 5. $30-$45. womenforwinesense.org.

[ KIDS/RECREATION ] Youth Snowshoe lessons. 3:30-5:30 p.m. North Street Recreation Center, 700 North St. 428-5990, cityofrochester.gov.

Wednesday, February 11

[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Dine and Discover.  "Our Primate Cousins." In-depth look at lives of primates. Dinner and animal encounter. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St. 6:30-8 p.m. $25/person. 18 and older. Registration required. 336-7213, senecaparkzoo.org.

Friday, February 13

[ SPORTS ] SUNY Brockport Men's Ice Hockey. The College at Brockport, 350 New Campus Drive. 7 p.m. brockport.edu/athletics.

[ SPORTS ] SUNY Geneseo Men's Ice Hockey. SUNY Geneseo, 1 College Circle. 7 p.m. 245-5350, knights.geneseo.edu.

[ KIDS ] Valentine's Dance. North Street Community Center, 700 North St. 7 p.m. 428-7149, cityofrochester.gov.

Friday, February 13-Sunday, February 15

[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Rochester Golf Show. Dome Arena, 2695 E. Henrietta Rd. Golf equipment, club fittings, swing analysis, resort golf packages and giveaways. upstatenygolfshow.com, fairandexpocenter.org.

Saturday, February 14

[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Dine and Discover. "Our Primate Cousins." In depth look at lives of primates. Lunch and animal encounter. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St. Noon-1:30 p.m. $25/person. 18 and older. Registration required. 336-7213, senecaparkzoo.org.

[ SPORTS ] SUNY Geneseo Men's Ice Hockey. SUNY Geneseo, 1 College Circle. 7 p.m. 245-5350, knights.geneseo.edu.

[ KIDS ] Father/Daughter-Mother/Son Dinner Dance. South Avenue Recreation Center, 999 South Ave. 6:30 p.m. 428-6015, cityofrochester.gov.

Saturday, February 14-Sunday, February 15

[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Nordic Hot Dog Days Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Rd. Proceeds to go to the Genesee Valley Nordic Ski Patrol. $3 per person, $10 per family. 374-6160, rmsc.org.

[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Truffles and Tastes. Wines paired with truffles and other foods. Keuka Lake Wine Trail. $25/person, $30/person at the door. 800-440-4898, fingerlakeswinecountry.com.

[ RECREATION ] Abominable SnoFest. Food, winter games, indoor/outdoor activites. Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3-$14. 538-6822, gcv.org.

Sunday, February 15

[ RECREATION ] Winter Day. Food, winter games, crafts for kids, nature walks, and other indoor and outdoor activities. Genesee Country Village and Nature Center, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3-$14. 538-6822, gcv.org.

Monday, February 16-Friday, February 20

[ KIDS ] Winter Break: Fun with Abe & George. Snow games, crafts, walks, snacks. Genesee Country Nature Center, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $3-$4. 538-6822, gcv.org.

Tuesday, February 17- Wednesday, February 18

[ RECREATION ] Recreation Field Trip: Mendon Ponds Park. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Hikes along Bird Song Trail. Register by Feb 6. cityofrochester.gov.

Wednesday, February 18

[ RECREATION ] Snow Cheap Trail Race Series. Meet at Lake Riley Lodge, Norris Drive and Culver Rd., Cobbs Hill Park. Pre-registration required. Head lamps required. $10/race, $45 entire season. Cityofrochester.gov.

Wednesday, February 18-Friday, February 20

[ KIDS ] Buzz Perkins Soccer Tournament. Campbell Street Recreation Center, 524 Campbell St. 11 a.m. each day. 428-7860, cityofrochester.gov.

Thursday, February 19

[ RECREATION ] Recreation Field Trip: Seneca Park Zoo. 1-3 p.m. Register by Jan 9. 336-7212, cityofrochester.gov.

[ SPECIAL EVENT ] African-American Food Tasting. Flint St. Community Center, 271 Flint St. 5 p.m. 428-7001, cityofrochester.gov.

Friday, February 20

[ SPORTS ] Rochester Amerks. Blue Cross Arena. 7:35 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 232-1900, ticketmaster.com.

Saturday, February 21

[ RECREATION ] Cabin Fever Program. Presentation about Alaska. Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Rd. 2 p.m. $3-$10. 374-6160, rmsc.org.

[ SPORTS ] Rochester Razorsharks. Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Memorial Square. 2:05 p.m. $4.75-$23.75. 232-1900, ticketmaster.com.

 [ SPORTS ] Rochester Knighthawks. Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Memorial Square. 7:35 p.m. $18-$28. 232-1900, ticketmaster.com.

Saturday, February 21-Sunday, February 22

[ RECREATION ] Mardi Gras Weekend. Swain Resort, 2275 Main St., Swain. 607-545-6511, swain.com.

[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Mardi Gras on the Cayuga Wine Trail. Mardi Gras beads, wine glass, wine and food pairings at each winery. $20-$25; $15/designated driver. 607-869-4281, fingerlakeswinecountry.com.

Sunday, February 22

[ KIDS ] "Insects in Winter." Learn about insect survival techniques. Genesee Country Nature Center, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. 2 p.m. $3-$4. 538-6822, gcv.org.

[Wednesday, February 25-Sunday, March 1

[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Rochester International Auto Show. Rochester Riverside Convention Center. Wed 5-10 p.m., Thu-Fri noon-10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $3-$8.

Friday, February 27-Sunday, March 1

[ RECREATION ] Extreme Weekend. Swain Resort, 2275 Main St., Swain. 607-545-6511, swain.com.

[ SPORTS ] RIT Hockey. Ritter Ice Arena, RIT, 51 Lomb Memorial Drive. 7:05 p.m. $10. 232-1900, ticketmaster.com.

Saturday, February 28

[ SPORTS ] Rochester Knighthawks. Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Memorial Square. 7:35 p.m. $18-$28. 232-1900, ticketmaster.com.

[ SPORTS ] RIT Hockey. Ritter Ice Arena, RIT, 51 Lomb Memorial Drive. 7:05 p.m. $10. 232-1900, ticketmaster.com.

[ RECREATION ] Village Ski. Ski, snowshoe, or hike through the historic village. Rentals available. Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. Noon-4 p.m. $3-$14. 538-6822, gcv.org.

Sunday, March 1

[ RECREATION ] "Tracks, Scats, and Scrapes." One-mile walk to look for animal signs. Genesee Country Nature Center, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. 2 p.m. $3-$4. 538-6822, gcv.org.

Wednesday, March 4

[ RECREATION ] Snow Cheap Trail Race Series. Meet at Lake Riley Lodge, Norris Drive and Culver Rd., Cobbs Hill Park. Preregistration required. Head lamps required. $10/race, $45 entire season. cityofrochester.gov.

Saturday, March 7

[ RECREATION ] Winter Tours of Mount Hope Cemetery. South cemetery entrance, 1133 Mount Hope Ave. 1 p.m. $4/person, free for members of the Friends of Mt. Hope Cemetery. 461-3494, fomh.org.

Sunday, March 8

[ SPORTS ] Rochester Amerks. Blue Cross Arena. 6:05 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 232-1900, ticketmaster.com.

Monday, March 9

[ RECREATION ] Naturalist's Choice. Learn about a topic of the naturalist's choice. Genesee Country Nature Center, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. 2 p.m. $3-$4. 538-6822, gcv.org.

Wednesday, March 11

[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Dine and Discover. "Cats in Question." In-depth look at the lives of cats. Dinner and animal encounter. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St. 6:30-8 p.m. $25/person. 18 and older. Registration required. 336-7213, senecaparkzoo.org.

Friday, March 13

[ SPORTS ] Rochester Amerks. Blue Cross Arena. 7:35 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 232-1900, ticketmaster.com.

Saturday, March 14

[ SPORTS ] Rochester Knighthawks. Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Memorial Square. 7:35 p.m. $18-$28. 232-1900, ticketmaster.com.

[ SPORTS ] Rochester Razorsharks. Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Memorial Square. 2:05 p.m. $4.75-$23.75. 232-1900, ticketmaster.com.

[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Dine and Discover. "Cats in Question." In-depth look at the lives of cats. Lunch and animal encounter. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St. Noon-1:30 p.m. $25/person. 18 and older. Registration required. 336-7213, senecaparkzoo.org.

Saturday, March 14-Sunday, March 15

[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Sap, Syrup, and Sugar. Self-guided walks through sugar bush, sugaring demos, tastings. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pancake breakfast at Meeting Center 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Genesee Country Village and Nature Center, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. $3-$14. 538-6822, gcv.org.

[ RECREATION ] Winter Carnival. Swain Resort, 2275 Main St., Swain. 607-545-6511, swain.com.

Sunday, March 15

[ SPORTS ] Rochester Amerks. Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Memorial Square. 6:05 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 232-1900, ticketmaster.com.

Tuesday, March 17

[ SPORTS ] Rochester Razorsharks. Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Memorial Square. 7:05 p.m. $4.75-$23.75. 232-1900, ticketmaster.com.

Wednesday, March 18

[ SPORTS ] Rochester Amerks. Blue Cross Arena. 7:05 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 232-1900, ticketmaster.com.

Saturday, March 21-Sunday, March 22

[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Sap, Syrup, and Sugar. Self-guided walks through sugar bush, sugaring demos, tastings. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pancake breakfast at Meeting Center 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Genesee Country Village and Nature Center, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. $3-$14. 538-6822, gcv.org.

 [ KIDS ] Critter Challenge. Animal-related activities to better understand animal survival. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free with zoo admission. senecaparkzoo.org.

Sunday, March 22

[ SPORTS ] Rochester Amerks. Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Memorial Square. 6:05 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 232-1900, ticketmaster.com.

Wednesday, March 25

[ SPORTS ] Rochester Amerks. Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Memorial Square. 7:05 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 232-1900, ticketmaster.com.

Thursday, March 26

[ RECREATION [ Citywide Hot Shots Competition. Humboldt Recreation Center, 1045 Atlantic Ave. 6 p.m. 428-7294, cityofrochester.gov.

Friday, March 27

[ SPORTS ] Rochester Amerks. Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Memorial Square. 7:35 p.m. $8.75-$23.75. 232-1900, ticketmaster.com.

Friday, March 27-Sunday, March 29

[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Cruisin' the Tropics. 30 wineries have tropical themes with tropical food and wine pairings to match. Seneca Lake Wine Trail. Friday 1-5 p.m.; Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $30/person, $18/designated driver tix. Senecalakewine.com.

Saturday, March 28

[ SPORTS ] Rochester Knighthawks. Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Memorial Square. 7:35 p.m. $18-$28. 232-1900, ticketmaster.com.

Saturday, March 28-Sunday, March 29

[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Sap, Syrup, and Sugar. Self-guided walks through sugar bush, sugaring demos, tastings. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pancake breakfast at Meeting Center 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Genesee Country Village and Nature Center, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. $3-$14. 538-6822, gcv.org.