Check out this roundup of special events and activities happening in the area.
Festive Fun
HOLIDAY MARKET
November 8 & 9 | Genesee Country Village & Museum
THE SKYCOATERS TURKEY BASH
November 14 | The Strathallan
HOLIDAY LASER SHOWS
Starting November 15 | RMSC Stasenburgh Planetarium
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
November 21-23 | Rochester Museum & Science Center
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Starting November 22 | Geva Theatre
THANKSGIVING WINE & FLORAL DESIGN
November 24 | The Grove
THE NUTCRACKER
November 26, 28-30 | Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra & Rochester City Ballet
THANKSGIVING DINNER AT THE WOODCLIFF
November 27 | Horizons Modern Kitchen
SANTA TRAIN RIDES TO THE NORTH POLE
November 28 | Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum
HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW
November 28-29 | Casa Larga Vineyards
EMMET OTTER'S JUG BAND CHRISTMAS
November 28, 29, & 20 | OFC Creations Theatre
HOLIDAYS AT THE MARKET
November 20 | Rochester Public Market
Arts & Culture
DAILY TOURS
Throughout November | Susan B Anthony Museum & House
SANCOCHO
Through November 23 | Geva Theatre
FRONTIERS OF IMPRESSIONISM
Starting November 2 | Memorial Art Gallery
ANOMALY FILM FESTIVAL
November 5-9 | The Little
CONTEXT CONFERENCE 2025: RESONATE
November 6-8 | Eastman School of Music
LET'S TALK ART: A BOUNTIFUL HARVEST
November 6, 7, & 9 | Memorial Art Gallery
JAWS IN CONCERT
November 7 | Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
DEAF CULTURE DAY
November 8 | Rochester Museum & Science Center
NATIONAL TOY HALL OF FAME CELEBRATION
November 8 & 9 | Strong National Museum of Play
GAMING FOR ALL: A WOMEN IN GAMES CELEBRATION
November 13 | Strong National Museum of Play
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW 50TH ANNIVERSARY
November 13 | RBTL/West Herr Auditorium Theatre
SIP & SHOP CANDLE MAKING PARTY
November 13 | Cleo + Kin
MONET'S BIRTHDAY BASH
November 14 | Memorial Art Gallery
MAKER FAIRE ROCHESTER
November 15 | RIT Gordon Fieldhouse
SLEEPING BEAUTY LIVE
November 15 & 16 | Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
HAUDENOSAUNEE HERITAGE CELEBRATION DAY 2025
November 16 | Memorial Art Gallery
HAMILTON
November 18-30 | RBTL/West Herr Auditorium Theatre
SPACE!
November 21 & 22 | Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
REBELS, EMPIRES, & GALAXIES
November 22 & 23 | Strong National Museum of Play
HODINÖŠYÖ:NIH CONTINUITY FESTIVAL
November 29 | Rochester Museum & Science Center
Family Fun
ROCHESTER AMERICANS HOME GAMES
Throughout November | Blue Cross Arena
ASTRONAUT
Throughout November | Rochester Museum & Science Center
PREPARING FOR WINTER HOMESCHOOL DAY
November 14 | Genesee Country Village & Museum
RPYO POPS!
November 23 | Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
MUSEUM MONDAY FOR SENIORS
November 24 | Strong National Museum of Play
Honoring Veterans Day
STARS AND STRIPES CELEBRATION
November 1 | Rochester Riverside Convention Center
RIT VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST
November 7 | Rochester Institute of Technology
MONROE COUNTY VETERANS DAY PARADE
November 8 | Downtown Rochester
Eat & Drink
HORIZONS LIVE MUSIC WEEKENDS
Throughout November | Woodcliff Hotel & Spa
LIVE MUSIC & FOOD TRUCKS
Throughout November | 20 Deep Winery
A HARVEST WINE DINNER
November 6 | Rochester Academy of Medicine
KARAOKE AND WINE TASTING
November 6 | Vine & Tap
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER
November 7 | Long Acre Farms
ONE WORLD, ONE VINE: CABERNET SAUVIGNON
November 10 | Unwine'd
SIP & POUR: A CANDLE MAKING CLASS
November 12 | Unwine'd
TEQUILA CLASS
November 13 | Salena's Mexican Restaurant
SIP & SHOP
November 13 | Cleo + Kin
HOMAGE CULINARY SERIES
November 14 | Memorial Art Gallery
DRAG BRUNCH
November 16 | Salena's Mexican Restaurant
HOW SWEET IT ISN'T: A NEW ERA IN GERMAN WINES
November 21 | Rochester Academy of Medicine
WINE, MUSIC, AND FIREWORKS
November 20 & 22 | 20 Deep Winery
THE DINNER DETECTIVE
November 22 | RIT Inn & Conference Center
Shop Like A Local
WEEKLY THRIFT SALE
Throughout November | ARTISANworks
MOONLIGHT MARKET
November 8 | The Grove
WEAVERS GUILD OF ROCHESTER HOLIDAY SALE
November 8 & 9 | Weavers Guild of Rochester
NATIVE MADE MARKET
November 29 | Rochester Museum & Science Center
GENEVA JINGLE MARKETS
Starting November 29 | Finger Lakes Welcome Center
THE ART OF GIFTING
November 29 | Mansawear
There are so many things to see, do, and experience when you visit Rochester and the Finger Lakes this November. Whatever you choose to do, share your adventures in Rochester with us on social media using #VisitROC!
