There are so many things to see, do, and experience when you visit Rochester this October! 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.
Fun at Festivals
GLASS FARMERS MARKET
Through October 7 | The Corning Museum of Glass
HARVEST FEST
Through October 22 | Stokoe Farms
FALL FESTIVAL & AMAZING MAIZE MAZE
Through October 29 | Long Acre Farms
FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL
Through October 31 | Wickham Farms
AGRICULTURAL FAIR
October 1 | Genesee Country Village & Museum
IMAGEOUT - THE ROCHESTER LGBT FILM FESTIVAL
October 5-15 | The Little Theatre, Dryden Theatre, and Memorial Art Gallery
HALLOWEENFEST
October 6-8, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 | Lincoln Hill Farms
FALL FEST
October 14 | Parcel 5
SWAIN BEER FESTIVAL
October 21 | Swain Ski Resort
Spooky Seasonal Activities
SPOOKY SATURDAY
October 7 | Genesee Country Village & Museum
3D PUMPKIN CARVING
October 10, 12, 16, 17, 18, 24 | Rochester Brainery
MANSION MYSTERIES
October 13-15, 20-21 | Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park
SPIRITS OF THE PAST: A WALK IN THE DARK
October 20-22, 27-29 | Genesee Country Village & Museum
MUSEUM OF THE DEAD
October 27 | Memorial Art Gallery
RMSC AFTER DARK: VILLAIN’S BALL
October 28 | RMSC Museum & Science Center
HALLOWEEN AT THE MARKET
October 29 | City of Rochester Public Market
HAUNTED STROLL
October 29 | Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park
SPOOKY SYMPHONIES
October 29 | Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
HALLOWEEN BAR CRAWL
October 27-28 | Various Locations
TAPAS 177'S HALLOWEEN BASH
October 31 | Tapas 177
Family Fun
SENECA PARK ZOO FALL FEST
October 1-31 | Seneca Park Zoo
SENSORY SUNDAY
October 8 | RMSC Museum & Science Center
FALL FOLIAGE TRAIN RIDES
October 8, 15, 29 | Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum
LITTLE KIDS AND BIG RIGS
October 14 | Parcel 5
A VERY FROZEN PRINCESS CELEBRATION
October 15 | OFC Creations
GOOSEBUMPS: PHANTOM OF THE AUDITORIUM THE MUSICAL
October 20-22 | OFC Creations
HALLOWEEN TROLLEY EXPRESS
October 22 | Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum
VILLAIN TAKEOVER
October 28-29 | The Strong Museum of Play
FAMILY FUN DAY: TRICKS & TREATS
October 29 | RMSC Museum & Science Center
VILLAIN FAMILY FUN MUSICAL BRUNCH
October 29 | OFC Creations
Arts & Culture
THE WORK OUT ROOM (BARON VAUGHN)
Through October 7 | Geva Theatre Center
DISNEY’S FROZEN
Through October 8 | West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL
YAYOI KUSAMA: INFINITY MIRRORED ROOM - LET’S SURVIVE FOREVER, 2017
Through May 5, 2024 | Memorial Art Gallery
SPOOKY SEASON
October 1-31 | The Little Theatre
CELEBRATION SERIES | HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION DAY
October 1 | Memorial Art Gallery
AFTER LIFE
October 3-29 | Image City Photography Gallery
APPLES, APPLES, APPLES!
October 9 | Genesee Country Village & Museum
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW: STARRING GARRETT CLAYTON
October 12-31 | OFC Creations
FLOWER CITY POTTERY INVITATIONAL 2023
October 13-15 | Flower City Arts Center
FRIDA… A SELF PORTRAIT
October 17 - November 12 | Geva Theatre Center
HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE
October 20-21 | Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
SIP & YOGA CLASS WITH SHINE BRIGHT
October 22 | Casa Larga Vineyards and Winery
JOHN & JEN
October 26 - November 5 | Blackfriars Theatre
Food & Drink
HIP HOP BRUNCH
Every Friday | Locals Only
RYE DAY EVENT - A CELEBRATION OF RYE WHISKEY
October 18 | Black Button Distilling
BRIT-ROC FEST 2023
October 20 | Sager Beer Works
ROC PAINT & SIP
October 20 | Red White and Brew of Rochester
HARD CIDER & DOUGHNUT FALL FEST
October 21 | The Revelry
SPOOKY SIPS & SCIENCE
October 29 | New York Kitchen
