Celebrate the spring season with festivals and events that take advantage of all the beauty, culture, and fun that Rochester and the Finger Lakes regions have to offer. We've pulled together the following list of top events and activities you don't want to miss when you #VisitROC this May. Women's…
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The Rochester Lilac Festival is the largest free festival of its kind in North America. The more than 500,000 visitors who attend the festival each year not only get to experience over 500 varieties of lilacs and all the natural beauty of Highland Park, but also live music, incredible food, drinks…
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The longer days of spring mark the start to Rochester's busy festival and special events season. To help guide you in the planning process, we've pulled together the following list of just some of the events and activities you won't want to miss when you visit this April. Share your adventures in…
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Rochester, NY is known for its active festival scene, all year round. Here, there's something for everyone: food trucks, local art, live music, and more. Jump start your first visit to a Rochester festival by assessing these options below: Rochester Lilac Festival | May 9-18, 2025 The largest free…
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It's a magical time of year when the weather is just right: warmer days, chilly nights and the sap has begun to flow in the sugar maples. There is nothing quite like the taste of fresh maple syrup from New York State. Visit these locations for an extra-sweet maple sugaring experience! MAPLE SUGAR…
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In Rochester, N.Y. celebrating St. Patrick's Day is part of our city's story. Rochester is a city on the famous Erie Canal, which was built by Irish immigrants for the purpose of commerce generations ago. Today, the Erie Canal is a tourist attraction and remains a testament to their hard work…
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Rochester, NY is proud to be hosting the 2025 Special Olympics New York State Winter Games on February 21 and 22. This weekend marks the first in a three-year run of Winter Games set to take place at various venues around the Rochester area, and we can’t wait to see what excitement these athletes…
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Avoid cabin fever and enjoy the upcoming school break with this list of fun, family-friendly events and activities happening in Rochester, NY. Photo: Seneca Park Zoo 1. Visit A Museum Or Attraction Rochester's local museums and attractions have been hard at work planning safe and fun activities…
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Whoever said the season of love was only for celebrating romantic love clearly never heard of the time-honored tradition of Galentine’s Day. Taking place on February 13, Galentine’s Day is meant to celebrate friendship. Because really, where would we be in this life without our gals (or our pals)…
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Happy Black History Month, Rochester! Throughout the month of February, there are several events happening around the city and beyond to celebrate and honor the role that Black History and culture has played and continues to play in shaping the Rochester community. From performances with Eastman…
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