Summer brings out the best Rochester, NY has to offer. With picture perfect weather and festival season in full swing, there’s plenty to do around Rochester this June! We've pulled together the following list of just some of the limitless activities and events you won't want to miss when you #VisitROC this June.
Please note:
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While National Pride Month occurs in June, Rochester celebrates its Pride Parade in July.
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See section below for events commemorating Juneteenth, the national holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States.
Fun At Festivals
Back to Top of ListROCHESTER GREEK FESTIVAL
May 29 - June 1 | Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
ROCHESTER COCKTAIL REVIVAL
June 2 - 8 | Various Venues
FAIRPORT CANAL DAYS
June 6 - 8 | Village of Fairport
WRITERS & BOOKS 2ND ANNUAL POETRY FESTIVAL
June 11 - 13 | Highland Park Bowl
ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
June 20 - 28 | Jazz Street + Various Venues
HARBORFEST
June 20 - 22 | Ontario Beach Park
LAVENDER DAYS
June 20 - August 5 | Wickham Farms
CELTIC FAIRE
June 21 -22 | Genesee Country Village & Museum
Arts, Music & Culture
Back to Top of ListBEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
June 1 - 29 | Geva Theatre
SEASON FINALE: FIREBIRD!
June 1 | Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
MIDDAY BASH
June 4 | Parcel 5
THROUGH THE LENS: AN EXPLORATION OF LANDSCAPE, ARCHITECTURE, AND EMOTION
Through June 8 | Image City Photography Gallery
ARTS & TREASURES SALE
June 5 - 8 | Memorial Art Gallery
ENCORE SUMMER SOIREE
June 6 | Geva Theatre
MARK NORMAND: YA DON'T SAY
June 6 | Kodak Center
UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS AFTER-HOURS TOURS
June 6 & 7 | Genesee Country Village & Museum
ART & STROLL
June 6 & 13 | Memorial Art Gallery
FIREFLY FRIDAYS
June 6, 13, 20, & 27 | Genesee Country Village & Museum
SAM PATCH LIVE MUSIC SUNSET CRUISE
June 6 & 20 | Corn Hill Navigation
MUSEUMS ON US
June 7 & 8 | The Memorial Art Gallery
THEMATA SUMMER MARKET
June 8 | Culver Road Armory
HISTORY ON TAP
June 13 | Genesee Country Village & Museum
MOVIES WITH A DOWNTOWN VIEW
June 13 | Parcel 5
JAZZ IN THE BOWL
June 17 | Highland Bowl
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL
June 17 - 22 | Rochester Broadway Theatre League
GARDEN VIBES CONCERT
June 18 | George Eastman Museum
MUSIC & GRILL NIGHT
June 18 | Center City Terrace
KEVIN JAMES
June 20 | Kodak Center
MARBLE RACEWAY EXHIBIT OPENING
June 21 | Strong Museum of Play
MUSEUM MONDAYS FOR SENIORS
June 23 | Strong Museum of Play
GEEK CHIC FLORAL BOUTIQUE WOOD FLOWER BOOK VASE
June 26 | ARTIASNworks
SUMMER PIRATEFEST
June 27 - 28 | Rochester Museum & Science Center
69TH ROCHESTER-FINGER LAKES EXHIBITION
June 28 - October 5 | Memorial Art Gallery
LOC DERBY
June 28 | Lake Ontario
Father's Day Celebrations
Back to Top of ListFATHER'S DAY CELEBRATION
June 15 | Genesee Country Village & Museum
DAD GAMES 2025
June 15 | Dave & Buster's
FATHER'S DAY BBQ
June 15 | 20 Deep Winery
FATHER'S DAY CAR SHOW
June 15 | Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park
FATHER'S DAY BRUNCH
June 15 | Seneca Park Zoo
FATHER'S DAY BRUNCH CRUISE
June 15 | Colonial Belle
Fun for the Family
Back to Top of ListERIE CANAL LOCK 32 CRUISE ON SAM PATCH
Throughout June | Corn Hill Navigation
ROCHESTER RED WINGS HOME GAMES
Throughout June | Innovative Field
FLOWER CITY UNION HOME GAMES
Throughout June | Flower City Union
SAM PATCH KID CRUISES
June 7, 14, 21, 24, & 28 | Corn Hill Navigation
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PLAY BUBBLE PARTY
June 11 | The Strong Museum
WILD WALKS
June 14 & 21 | Cumming Nature Center
MUSEUM MAKERS
June 21 | The Memorial Art Gallery
Honoring Juneteenth
Back to Top of ListJUNETEENTH COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
June 14 | Strong Museum
ROCHESTER JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL & PARADE
June 14 | City of Rochester
ROCHESTER MLK JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL
June 14 | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park
HONORING JUNETEENTH
June 18 & 19 | Genesee Country Village & Museum
JUNETEENTH 5K & JAZZ EVENT
June 19 | Genesee Valley Park
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
June 19 | Rochester Museum & Science Center
Food + Drink
Back to Top of ListFRIDAY NIGHTS AT 20 DEEP WINERY
Friday's in June | 20 Deep Winery
CASA LARGA PATIO PARTIES
June 5, 12, 19, 26 | Casa Larga Vineyards
ROCHESTER REAL BEER EXPO
June 7 | Innovative Field
HISTORY ON TAP
June 13 | Genesee Country Village & Museum
ZOOBREW
June 20 | Seneca Park Zoo
UNCORKED IN THE PINES
June 21 | Cumming Nature Center
TASTIN TUESDAYS
June 24 | Island Wraps
FOOD TRUCK RODEO
June 25 | City of Rochester Public Market
Celebrating Pride
Back to Top of ListPRIDE MONTH CELEBRATION
June 7 | The Strong Museum
THE OFFICIAL PRIDE BAR CRAWL
June 21 | Twisted Tap
PRIDE RIDE 2025
July 14 | Genesee Valley Park
ROC PRIDE PICNIC
July 14 | Roundhouse Shelter at Genesee Valley Park
ROCHESTER PRIDE PARADE & FESTIVAL
July 19 | South Ave to Highland Park
ROCHESTER PRIDE FESTIVAL
July 29 | Highland Park
There are so many things to see, do, and experience when you visit Rochester this June. Whatever you choose to do, share your adventures in Rochester with us using #VisitROC!
