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 Monroe County.

 

Fun at Festivals

CORN HILL ARTS FESTIVAL

July 12-13 |  Corn Hill Neighborhood

JCC AMES AMZALAK ROCHESTER JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

July 13-20 | JCC Rochester & Dryden Theatre

ROC PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL

July 19 | South Ave & Highland Park

FESTIVAL DEL BARRIO

July 20 | Rochester International Plaza

BLACK CULTURE FESTIVAL

July 26-27 | Parcel 5

INDIGENOUS MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL

July 26-27 | Ganondagan State Historic Site

SPENCERPORT CANAL DAYS

July 26-27 | Spencerport

PUERTO RICAN FESTIVAL

July 31-August 2 | Parcel 5

 

Exhibits & Special Events

69TH ANNUAL ROCHESTER-FINGER LAKES EXHIBITION 

Throughout July | The Memorial Art Gallery

ERIE CANAL LOCK 32 CRUISE ON SAM PATCH

Throughout July | Sam Patch Boat Tour

RIVER AND CANAL CRUISES ON THE RIVERIE

Throughout July | Corn Hill Navigation

THE PROXIMITY EFFECT

Through July 25 | RIT University Gallery

RED, WHITE, & BOOM WITH RPO

July 2 | CMAC 

YOGA ON THE RIVERWAY 

July 8 | Austin Steward Plaza

SUMMER BOOK FAIR 

July 9 | Long Acre Farms

ZOOBREW

July 11 | Seneca Park Zoo

BANDS ON THE BRICKS

July 11, 18, & 25 | Rochester Public Market

CELEBRATE GEORGE EASTMAN'S BIRTHDAY

July 12 | George Eastman Museum

GOSPEL JUBILEE

July 27 | Rochester Public Market

LOC FISHING DERBY

July 27 | Lake Ontario

WILLIAM GROPPER: TRUTH, BEATUTY, JUSTICE, HUMOR

Beginning July 25 | The Memorial Art Gallery

BOOK MAKING WORKSHOP

July 26 | ARTISANworks

THE FREAK OUT FLEA 

July 26 | Genesee Gateway Park

MUSEUM MONDAYS FOR SENIORS

July 28 | The Strong Museum

MOONLIGHT STROLLS

July 31 | Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park

 

Family-Friendly Fun

SAM PATCH KID CRUISES 

July 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, & 29 | Corn Hill Navigation

PRIDE IN STEM CELEBRATION

July 2 | Rochester Museum & Science Center

MUSEUMS ON US

July 5 & 6 | The Memorial Art Gallery

SENSORY SUNDAY

July 6 | Rochester Museum & Science Center 

PRIDE CELEBRATION DAY

July 10 | The Memorial Art Gallery

SENSORY FRIENDLY SUNDAY

July 20 | Strong Museum of Play

 

Taking The Stage (& Screen)

HOCHSTEIN AT HIGH FALLS

Throughout July | High Falls District 

CONCERTS BY THE SHORE

July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 | Ontario Beach Park

THE BEACH BOYS

July 6 | CMAC

RPO AROUND THE TOWN

July 8, 15, 22, & 29 | City of Rochester

PARTY IN THE PARK 

July 10, 17, 24, & 31 | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park

EAST & ALEX SUMMER BUSKING SERIES

July 11 | East & Alex

RPO UNDER THE STARS

July 11 | Parcel 5

ROC CON PODER 

July 12 | International Plaza 

ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE

July 15-August 3 | Geva Theatre

MOVIES WITH A DOWNTOWN VIEW

July 18 | Parcel 5

GARDEN VIBES: ALLA BOARA

July 23 | George Eastman Museum

THE SWELL SEASON: GLEN HANSARD & MARKETA IRGLOVA

July 23 | The Kodak Center

 

Eat & Drink

SCHOEN PLACE & PITTSFORD VILLAGE FOOD TOUR

Throughout July | Various Locations

PATIO PARTIES

July 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 | Casa Larga Vineyards 

WINE & MIMOSA FIESTA

July 5 | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park

SUNDAY BRUNCH UNPLUGGED 

July 6 | The International Plaza 

MIDDAY BASH

July 9 | Parcel 5

LIVE MUSIC & FOOD TRUCKS

July 11, 18, & 25 | 20 Deep Winery

SUNSET SIPS

July 17 & 31 | Austin Steward Plaza

ROC SUMMER WINE BAR TOUR

July 19 | Various Locations

THE DINNER DETECTIVE

July 26 | RIT Inn & Conference Center

DRAG ME TO BRUNCH

July 27 | OFC Creations Theatre Center

 

Sporting Tournaments & Events

ROCHESTER RED WINGS HOME GAMES

July 4-6, 9-13, 22-27 | Innovative Field 

FLOWER CITY UNION VS SYRACUSE FC

July 5 | Rochester Community Sports Complex

 

Whatever you choose to do this July, share your adventures in Rochester with us using #VisitROC!