10 Ways To Celebrate Spring In Rochester, N.Y.

It's time to say hello to melting snow, windows open with fresh air, and sunshine in Rochester, N.Y. and the Finger Lakes. There's plenty to do around Rochester in the spring. Check out some of the top ways to come out of hibernation and enjoy the limitless activities our city has to offer this season.

1. Easter Bunny Railroad Ride

March 31, Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad

2. Spring Fling

March 31, Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex

3. Orchids In Bloom

March 31-May 14, The Strong Museum

4. Opening Day 2018

April 6, Rochester Red Wings Baseball

5. Food Truck Rodeo

April 25, Rochester Public Market

6.  Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival

April 28, Rochester Institute of Technology

7. Rochester Cocktail Revival

May 1-6, Host bars including: Cheshire, Good Luck, Cure, The Revelry, Fee Brothers, Ox and Stone, The Owl House, The Playhouse/Swillburger, The Daily Refresher, Roux, Black Button Distilling, The Cub Room, La Casa, Orbs, Branca Midtown, Radio Social, Swan Dive, and The Spirit Room.

8. 120th Rochester Lilac Festival

May 11-20, Highland Park

9. Flower City Days At The Market

May 6-June 3, Rochester Public Market

10. Patio Season

Outdoor seating is available at Genesee Brew House, Jines Restaurant, Pane Vino On The River, City Grill, Ox and Stone, Hatties, Salena's, Scotland Yard Pub, Dorado, Jeremiah's Tavern--just to name a few!

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