There are so many things to see, do, and experience when you visit Rochester this December! Check out this list of just some of the special events and activities happening in the area. Whatever you choose to do, share your adventures in Rochester with us using #VisitROC!
Please note: Visit our Guide To 2024 Holiday Events in Rochester, NY for a full list of holiday happenings this year.
Festive Fun
HOLIDAYS AT THE MUSEUM
Through January 4 | George Eastman Museum
HOLIDAYS TOURS AND TASTINGS
Throughout December | Casa Larga
LAMBERTON CONSERVATORY HOLIDAY SHOW
Throughout December | Lamberton Conservatory
SANTA TRAIN RIDES TO THE NORTH POLE (SOLD OUT)
December 5, 6, 12, & 13 | Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum
ROCHESTER HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOURS
Starting December 6 | Around Greater Rochester
PARK AVENUE HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
December 4 | Park Avenue Merchants Association
GENESEE KEG TREE LIGHTING
December 5 | Genesee Brew House
ROC HOLIDAY VILLAGE
December 5-28 | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
December 6 | South Wedge
LIBERTY POLE LIGHTING & PARADE
December 6 | Liberty Pole, 230 E. Main St.
YULETIDE IN THE COUNTRY TOURS & DINNERS
December 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 19, & 20 | Genesee Country Village & Museum
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
December 6 & 7 | Corning Museum of Glass
CHRISTMAS MAKERS MARKET
December 7 | Central Rock Gym
Arts & Culture
FRONTIERS OF IMPRESSIONISM
Throughout December | Memorial Art Gallery
AMERICAN, BORN HUNGARY
Throughout December | George Eastman Museum
THE NUTCRACKER
December 2 | RBTL/West Herr Auditorium Theatre
STRAIGHT NO CHASER - HOLIDAY ROAD TOUR
December 3 | RBTL/West Herr Auditorium Theatre
EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS
December 3-7 | OFC Creations Theatre
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
December 3-28 | Geva Theatre
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
December 4 | Kodak Center
AUTHOR TALK AND BOOK SIGNING: KRISTINA TEN
December 4 | Writers & Books
A NOSTALGIC NIGHT WITH MACAULAY CULKIN
December 6 | RBTL/West Herr Auditorium Theatre
FAMILY FUN DAY: STARS WITH SANTA
December 6 & 13 | Strasenburgh Planetarium
& JULIET
December 9-14 | RBTL/West Herr Auditorium Theatre
THE ART SPY
December 10 | Susan B Anthony Museum & House
RUMORS
December 11-14, 18-21, & 26-28 | Blackfriars Theatre
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH THE CALAMARI SISTERS
December 11-14 | OFC Creations Theatre
MERRY & BRIGHT A HOLIDAY CABERET
December 12-14 | Geva Theatre
HOLIDAY MEMORIES
December 13 | Strong Museum of Play
TUBA CHRISTMAS
December 14 | Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
ORIGAMI ORNAMENTS
December 14 | Strong Museum of Play
MUSEUM MONDAYS FOR SENIORS
December 15 | Strong Museum of Play
GALA HOLIDAY POPS
December 19-21 | Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
December 19-January 4 | OFC Creations Theatre
Family-Friendly Fun
ROCHESTER AMERKS HOME GAMES
Throughout December | Blue Cross Arena
HOLIDAY LASER SHOWS
Throughout December | Strasenburgh Planetarium
BROCKPORT WINTER MARKET
December 6 | Downtown Brockport
MUSEUMS ON US
December 6 & 7 | Memorial Art Gallery
HOLIDAY HIT BATTLE!
December 6, 7, 13, & 14 | Dick's House of Sport
FAMILY NIGHT
December 7 | RocVentures Climbing Gym
CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY WONDERLAND
December 13 | Kodak Center
HOCHSTEIN SINGERS, YOUTH SINGERS, & LITTLE SINGERS CONCERT
December 13 | Hochstein Performance Hall
NOON YEAR'S EVE
December 31 | Seneca Park Zoo
Eat, Drink, & Be Merry
KARAOKE AND WINE TASTING
December 4 | Vine and Tap
ANNUAL BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
December 6 | Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
December 7 & 14 | ARTISANworks
BREAKFAST WITH ST. NICK
December 7 & 21 | Genesee Country Village & Museum
HOLIDAY BEER & FOOD PAIRING
December 9 | Sager-Stoneyard Pub
HOLIDAY AFTERNOON TEAS
December 10, 11, 16, 17, & 18 | Genesee Country Village & Museum
THE HAPPIEST HOUR
December 11 | The Strong Museum
HOLIDAY SIP & SHOP
December 12 | Memorial Arts Gallery
STELLA ARTOIS GLASS ENGRAVING
December 15 | Flight Wine Bar
CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER
December 24 | Woodcliff Hotel & Spa
PANCAKES WITH SANTA
December 24 | Swain Ski resort
NEW YEARS EVE DINNER
December 31 | Woodcliff Hotel & Spa
Shop Like a Local
ROC AROUND THE CLOCK HOLIDAY MARKETS
December 5, 12, & 19 | Mercantile on Main
BROCKPORT WINTER MARKET
December 6 | Downtown Brockport
HOLIDAYS AT THE MARKET
December 7, 14, & 18 | Rochester Public Market
CHRISTMAS MAKERS MARKET
December 7 | Central Rock Gym
WINTER FAIRE
December 7 | Strathallan
WINTERCRAFT 2024
December 13 | Flower City Arts Center
THEMATA
December 22 | Culver Road Armory
