There is no limit to what you can do when you visit Rochester and the Finger Lakes this July. To help plan your next summer vacation or a long weekend, we've pulled together the following list of top events and activities you won't want to miss when you visit Rochester this month.
Please note: While National Pride Month occurs in June, Rochester celebrates its Pride Parade and Festival in July.
Independence Day Celebrations
Fireworks, parades, and more! Click to view our roundup of Independence Day celebrations happening July 4 weekend in Rochester and the Finger Lakes.
Fun at Festivals
CORN HILL ARTS FESTIVAL
July 13-14 | Corn Hill Neighborhood
ROC PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL
July 20 | Multiple Locations
BLACK CULTURE FESTIVAL
July 27 | Parcel 5
INDIGENOUS MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL
July 27-28 | Ganondagan State Historic Site
SPENCERPORT CANAL DAYS
July 27-28 | Spencerport
Exhibits & Special Events
HOME
Through July 7 | Image City Photography Gallery
6X6
Through July 21 | Rochester Contemporary Art Center
THE LUCKY FLEA MARKET
July 7, 14, 21, 28 | The Grove
SPENCERPORT MUSIC ON THE CANAL CONCERT SERIES
July 7, 14, 21, 28 | Spencerport Canal
CELEBRATING CHOCOLATE WEEK: 19TH-CENTURY SWEETS & CONFECTIONS
July 10-14 | Genesee Country Village & Museum
PRIDE CELEBRATION DAY
July 11 | Memorial Art Gallery
PARTY IN THE PARK
July 11, 18, 25 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park
RPO UNDER THE STARS
July 12 | Parcel 5
GEORGE EASTMAN’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
July 12 | George Eastman Museum
GEORGE EASTMAN BIKE TOUR
July 13 | George Eastman Museum
COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES AND SUPERFLEAS
July 14, 28 | City of Rochester Public Market
PRIDE WEEK AT GCV&M
July 17-21 | Genesee Country Village & Museum
MOVIES WITH A DOWNTOWN VIEW: AQUAMAN AND THE LOST CITY
July 19 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park
ROCHESTER PRIDE PARADE
July 20 | South Ave to Highland Park
PRIDE MONTH CELEBRATION
July 20 | RMSC Museum and Science Center
YOGA IN THE PINES
July 28 | RMSC Cumming Nature Center
Family-Friendly Fun
LAVENDER & FLOWER DAYS
June 21 - August 4 | Wickham Farms
WITCHES AND WIZARDS TRAIN RIDE
July 13 | Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum
MINI MESSTIVAL
July 26-28 | RMSC Museum and Science Center
SENSORY SUNDAY
July 9 | RMSC Museum and Science Center
JUNGLE JOG 5K RUN AND WALK
July 21 | Seneca Park Zoo
Taking The Stage (& Screen)
BAND ON THE BRICKS
July 5, 12, 19, 26 | Rochester Public Market
RPO AROUND THE TOWN CONCERTS
July 9, 16, 23, 30 | Various Locations
PURPLE RAIN
July 26 | The Little Theatre
GARDEN VIBES: FAREED HAQUE GROUP
July 19 | George Eastman Museum
Eat & Drink
LIVE MUSIC AT MARGE’S LAKESIDE INN
Various Dates In July | Marge's Lakeside
SUMMER SIP AND STROLL
July 10 | Mendon 64
MIDDAY BASH
July 10, 24 | Parcel 5
PATIO PARTY
July 11, 18, 25 | Casa Larga Vineyards
ZOOBREW
July 12 | Seneca Park Zoo
ROC PRIDE PICNIC
July 14 | The Roundhouse Shelter at Genesee Valley Park
PAVILION GARDEN BRUNCH
July 21 | Genesee Country Village & Museum
TASTE THE RAINBOW WINE TASTING EVENT
July 23 | Unwine'd
BONSAI BAR
July 25 | Red White & Brew
FOOD TRUCK RODEO
July 31 | Rochester Public Market
Sporting Tournaments & Events
ROCHESTER RED WINGS
Home Games: July 4-6, 23-28, 30-31 | Innovative Field
FLOWER CITY UNION
Home Games: July 2 | Rochester Community Sports Complex
BUFFALO BILLS TRAINING CAMP
July 24-August 8 | St. John Fisher University
Whatever you choose to do this July, share your adventures in Rochester with us using #VisitROC!
