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
July 12-13 | Corn Hill Neighborhood
JCC AMES AMZALAK ROCHESTER JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
July 13-20 | JCC Rochester & Dryden Theatre
July 19 | South Ave & Highland Park
July 20 | Rochester International Plaza
July 26-27 | Parcel 5
INDIGENOUS MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL
July 26-27 | Ganondagan State Historic Site
July 26-27 | Spencerport
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
Through July 25 | RIT University Gallery
July 2 | CMAC
July 8 | Austin Steward Plaza
July 9 | Long Acre Farms
July 11 | Seneca Park Zoo
July 11, 18, & 25 | Rochester Public Market
CELEBRATE GEORGE EASTMAN'S BIRTHDAY
July 12 | George Eastman Museum
July 27 | Rochester Public Market
July 27 | Lake Ontario
WILLIAM GROPPER: TRUTH, BEATUTY, JUSTICE, HUMOR
Beginning July 25 | The Memorial Art Gallery
July 26 | ARTISANworks
July 26 | Genesee Gateway Park
July 28 | The Strong Museum
July 31 | Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park
Family-Friendly Fun
July 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, & 29 | Corn Hill Navigation
July 2 | Rochester Museum & Science Center
July 5 & 6 | The Memorial Art Gallery
July 6 | Rochester Museum & Science Center
July 10 | The Memorial Art Gallery
July 20 | Strong Museum of Play
Taking The Stage (& Screen)
Throughout July | High Falls District
July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 | Ontario Beach Park
July 6 | CMAC
July 8, 15, 22, & 29 | City of Rochester
July 10, 17, 24, & 31 | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park
EAST & ALEX SUMMER BUSKING SERIES
July 11 | East & Alex
July 11 | Parcel 5
July 12 | International Plaza
July 15-August 3 | Geva Theatre
July 18 | Parcel 5
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
July 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 | Casa Larga Vineyards
July 5 | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park
July 6 | The International Plaza
July 9 | Parcel 5
July 11, 18, & 25 | 20 Deep Winery
July 17 & 31 | Austin Steward Plaza
July 19 | Various Locations
July 26 | RIT Inn & Conference Center
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!
