The longer days of spring mark the start to Rochester's busy festival and special events season. To help guide you in the planning process, we've pulled together the following list of just some of the events and activities you won't want to miss when you visit this April. Share your adventures in Rochester with us using #VisitROC!

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Arts & Culture

THROUGH THE STUDENT LENS

Through April 14 | Image City Photography Gallery

GREATER ROCHESTER SPRING ANTIQUE SHOW

April 6 | Minett Hall at the ROC Dome

PRESSED FLOWERS

April 6 | Broccolo Garden Center

RMSC AFTER DARK: GALACTIC GETDOWN

April 6 | RMSC Museum & Science Center

SPRINGTIME PAINT & SIP

April 13 | Deer Run Winery

THE LUCKY FLEA MARKET

April 14 | Radio Social

WILDLIFE INSIGHTS TRAINING SESSION

April 16 | Seneca Park Zoo

KIDS CREATE: PRINTMAKING

April 20 | Memorial Art Gallery

RECORD STORE DAY 2024

April 20 | Record Archive

BRICKUNIVERSE ROCHESTER LEGO FAN EXPO

April 20-21 | The Hochstein School

BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR: STUFF IT

April 25 | RMSC Museum & Science Center

ROC/FLX CRAFT BEVERAGE TRAIL FIRST FEST

April 26 | Ravenwood Golf Club

 

Taking The Stage (And Screen)

MALA

Through April 5 | Blackfriars Theatre

SANCTUARY CITY

Through April 7 | Geva Theatre Center

SPYRO GYRA 50TH ANNIVERSARY

April 6 | The Theater at Innovation Square

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

April 8-10 | Rochester Broadway Theatre League

SHE HAS RISEN: THE GOLDEN GIRLS MUSICAL

April 11-28 | OFC Creations

DREAMS DO COME TRUE PRINCESS CELEBRATION

April 14 | OFC Creations

THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW

April 15 | Rochester Broadway Theatre League

NEWTOWN

April 16 - May 12 | Geva Theatre Center

IMAGEOUT “FIRST CUT” SPRING FESTIVAL

April 25-28 | The Little Theatre

 

Spring Back into Sports

ROCHESTER KNIGHTHAWKS

Home Games: April 13, 19 | Blue Cross Arena

ROCHESTER AMERICANS

Home Games: April 3, 12, 13, 17, 19 | Blue Cross Arena

ROCHESTER RED WINGS

Home Games: April 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 30 | Innovative Field

 

Family Fun

DEAF DAY OF PLAY

April 13 | The Strong Museum

SENSORY SUNDAY

April 14 | RMSC Museum & Science Center

SENSORY FRIENDLY SUNDAY

April 21 | The Strong Museum

DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE

April 23 | Kodak Center

 

Eat & Drink

BOUGIE ON A BUDGET WINE PAIRING

April 11 | The Union Tavern

BRING ON SPRING BEER PAIRING DINNER

April 11 | Sager-Stoneyard Pub

A GLOBAL JOURNEY THROUGH CHOCOLATE

April 12 | Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery

SPRING WINE AND CHEESE WEEKEND

April 12-14 | Seneca Lake Wine Trail

CHEESEMAKING WORKSHOP

April 13 | Genesee Country Village & Museum

EARTH DAY COCKTAIL CLASS

April 21 | Black Button Distilling

FOOD TRUCK RODEO

April 24 | City of Rochester Public Market

SILENT DISCO

April 25 | Recreo

WINE PAIRING EVENT WITH COURTNEY WEATHERSPOON

April 25 | Flight Wine Bar Downtown

SILENT DISCO

April 27 | Red White and Brew of Rochester

WINE AND CHEESE LOVERS

April 27 | Keuka Lake Wine Trail 

ROLL OUT THE BARRELS

April 27-28 | Lake Ontario Wine Trail

DRAG ME TO BRUNCH

April 28 | The Strathallan

 

Outdoor Activities

FISH DERBY AT POWDER MILLS PARK

April 1 | The Riedman Foundation