There are amazing events that happen each year in Rochester. Here are some of the highlights. For more ideas, check out our Ultimate Guides for more seasonal fun.
January
Ultimate Guide To Winter Fun In Rochester
Rochester is beautiful in winter, but getting out as a mom with kids can be challenging. Our Guide To Winter In Rochester is filled with Activities, Events, Recipes and our…
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Ganondagan Native American Winter Games
Celebrate and discover the Seneca ways of winter through traditional Native American activities. Visit the Seneca Art & Culture Center at Ganondagan.
March
Sugar Maple Weekends
Every March, for two weekends, farms and local vendors celebrate the season of procuring pure maple sugar syrup with local events around Rochester.
Maple Sugar Weekend Events In Rochester
It is Maple Sugar Season! Here are some of the best events happening around Rochester this year! Check back again as we will be adding more events as we find…
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Ultimate Guide To Spring Fun In Rochester
Spring is a time of renewal as we shed those snow coats and boots. There is so much to celebrate in spring in Rochester with more coming soon. Enjoy our…
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The Breeders Symposium by REXPO hosts the Northeast’s Largest Captive Bred Reptile and Amphibian Convention. Fully dedicated to captive bred propagation for the pet industry combined with the latest husbandry products for your beloved reptile, amphibian, invertebrate, and rare mammals.
April
Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival
Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival is a signature event that showcases the imaginative and inventive spirit of RIT students.
Food Truck Rodeos at Rochester Public Market
From April to September, the Rochester Public Market hosts a monthly Food Truck Rodeo on the last Wednesday of the month. In addition to Rochester’s best food trucks at Rodeos, you’ll also enjoy local music, dancing and entertainment.
May
The Rochester Lilac Festival
The Rochester Lilac Festival takes place each year in Highland Park among the 700+ varieties of lilacs that will be in bloom.
Flower City Days at Rochester Public Market
Flower City Days showcases a great variety of plants and flowers. Dozens of local nurseries and growers put their best stock up for sale at these events.
June
Rochester International Jazz Festival
The Rochester International Jazz Festival is one of the world’s largest and leading jazz festivals. Each year, there are hundreds of performances held at indoor and outdoor venues across Rochester during the festival.
July
Corn Hill Arts Festival
The Festival, which takes place over nine streets, will showcase hundreds of artists from across the country, as well as talented musicians from near and far.
August
New York State Fair
The Great New York State Fair takes place at the fairgrounds in Syracuse. The fair started in 1841, making it one of the oldest fairs in the country.
Plan Your Trip To The New York State Fair
The 2024 Great New York State Fair will take place August 21 to September 2. The fair was founded in 1841, making it the oldest fair in the United States.…
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Clothesline Art Festival
The Clothesline Art Festival has been MAG’s (Memorial Art Gallery) largest annual fundraiser and biggest celebration of the arts for more than 60 years. Over 300 artists from across the country offer their work for purchase at this juried, two-day festival that takes place on the beautiful grounds of the Memorial Art Gallery. Clothesline is also the place to experience all-day live entertainment, sample food from some of Rochester’s favorite food trucks and vendors, enjoy free family art activities, and visit the museum.
Rochester Fringe Festival
The Rochester Fringe Festival is the largest multidisciplinary performing arts festival in New York State. During the festival, different venues host performances across Rochester.
October
Guide To Fall Activities For Families
There is so much for families to do in Rochester for the fall season! We have compiled all of our fall guides, events and printables here in our Ultimate Guide…
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Rochester Maker Faire
Featuring both established and emerging local “makers,” Maker Faire Rochester is a family-friendly celebration featuring rockets and robots, digital fabrication, DIY science and technology, urban farming and sustainability, alternative energy, bicycles, unique hand-made crafts, music and local food, and educational workshops and installations.
Guide To Holiday Activities For Families
We are ready for the holidays at Rochester Mom Collective! Celebrate the season and discover local holiday events, activities, things to do and helpful articles in our Guide To Holiday…
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Roc Holiday Village
The downtown Rochester festival features free ice skating and skate rentals, a unique Shopping Village, free visits with Santa, fire pits with outdoor seating, indoor and outdoor bars with tasty food and drinks, hand-crafted goods, Cozy Winter Igloos, free crafts for kids, holiday celebrations, live music, private events, nightlife and more.
