There are so many things to see, do, and experience when you visit Rochester this January! 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!
Arts & Culture
AMERICAN, BORN HUNGARY
Throughout January | George Eastman Museum
DAILY TOURS
Throughout January | Susan B Anthony Museum & House
FRONTIERS OF IMPRESSIONISM
Throughout January | Memorial Art Gallery
WINTER WARMUP
January 9 | Memorial Art Gallery
OWL MOON
January 16, 17, 23, & 24 | Genesee Country Village & Museum
MUSEUM MAKERS
January 17 | Memorial Art Gallery
GROSSOLOGY EXHIBIT OPENING
January 17 & 18 | Strong Museum of Play
MLK JR. DAY OF COMPASSION
January 19 | Strong Museum of Play
FILM FESTIVAL - AROUND THE WORLD
January 20 | Webster Public Library
COOKING CLASS WITH CHEF JEREMY HINZ
January 22 | Mercantile on Main
EASTMAN EVENINGS
January 23 | Strong Museum of Play
MUSEUM MONDAYS FOR SENIORS
January 26 | Strong Museum of Play
CABIN FEVER MUSIC FEST
January 31 | Sager-Stoneyard Pub
Performances
ROMANCE & REVELATION
January 8 & 10 | Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
SPAMALOT
January 13 - 18 | RBTL/West Herr Auditorium Theatre
THE WOMAN IN BLACK
January 14 - 13 | Geva Theatre
ROCK LEGENDS OF THE 60S AND 70S
January 16 & 17 | Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
BINGO NIGHT WITH MELISSA PHETERSON
January 17 | OFC Creations Theatre
ORKIDSTRA
January 18 | Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
PERFORMANCE PLUS SERIES
January 18 | George Eastman Museum
BEING BLACK IN AMERICA
January 19 | Legacy Drama House
BOBBY DARIN - THAT'S ALL TRIBUTE SHOW
January 23 | OFC Creations Theatre
GARTH FAGAN DANCE FESTIVAL
January 23 & 24 | Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
THE GROWN-UPS
January 29 - 31 | Blackfriars Theatre
HELLO, DOLLY!
January 30 & 31 | OFC Creations Theatre
JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET AND ROCHESTER CITY BALLET
January 31 | Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Family-Friendly Fun
ROCHESTER AMERICANS HOCKEY GAMES
Throughout January | Blue Cross Arena
ROCHESTER KNIGHTHAWKS LACROSSEE GAMES
Throughout January | Blue Cross Arena
FAMILY NIGHT
Sundays in January | RocVentures Climbing Gym
SNOWBALL SERIES
January 9 - 31 | Swain Ski Resort
SENSORY SUNDAY
January 11 | Rochester Museum & Science Center
WINTERFEST
January 17 | Mendon Ponds Park
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY WEEKEND
January 17 - 19 | Rochester Museum & Science Center
WILD WALK: SNOWSHOE HIKE & HISTORY
January 18 | Cumming Nature Center
KIDS SKI ADVENTURES
January 24 & 31 | Powder Mills Park
WINTER CELEBRATION
January 31 | Ontario Beach Park
Food & Drink
DON'S AFTER DARK
Wednesdays in January | Don's Original
TAVERN NIGHT
Thursdays in January | Dice Versa
BOOTLEGGED FRIDAYS
Fridays in January | Union Tavern
MODERN CALLIGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS
January 10 | Flight Wine Bar
ENVISION 2026
January 11 | ARTISANworks
BEER PAINTING DINNER
January 22 | Lake House on Canandaigua
BINGO AND BUBBLES
January 22 | Flight Wine Bar
SNOWED IN: A 4-COURSE WINE EXPERIENCE
January 22 | Horizons Modern Kitchen and Wine Bar
STAR WARS TRIVIA
January 23 | Arbor Hill Winery
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