Celebrate the spring season with festivals and events that take advantage of all the beauty, culture, and fun that Rochester and the Finger Lakes regions have to offer. We've pulled together the following list of top events and activities you don't want to miss when you #VisitROC this May.

Arts & Culture

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Women's Perspective

Through May 11 | Image City Photography Gallery

Composing Color

Through May 25 | Memorial Art Gallery

Opening Weekend

May 1-4 | Long Acre Farms

Opening Day of the 2025 High Season

May 1 | Genesee Country Village & Museum

Antiques & Artisans Show Preview Party

May 2 | Genesee Country Village & Museum

Antiques & Artisans Show

May 3 | Genesee Country Village & Museum 

Youth Open House Carnival

May 3 | Central Rock Gym

Museums on Us 

May 3, 4 | The Memorial Art Gallery

RTOS May Theatre Organ Concert

May 4 | West Herr Auditorium Theatre

VIVID: A Celebration of Brilliant Color

May 9 | Corning Museum of Glass

Sip, Savor, and Go Vegan

May 15 | Flight Wine Bar

Groove Therapy Session 001

May 16 | ARTISANworks

Lilac Class

May 16 | The Webster Arboretum 

APIDA Heritage Celebration

May 17 | Rochester Museum & Science Center

Cordancia Chamber Orchestra Concert: Concerto do Brasil

May 17 | ARTISANworks

Homeschool Afternoons

May 29 | Rochester Museum & Science Center

Festive Fun + Outdoor Markets

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Sam Patch Cruises 

Throughout May | Sam Patch Boat Tour

First Thursday on the Canal

May 1 | Various Pittsford canal front businesses

I Love My Park Day

May 3 | Monroe County Parks

THEMATA SUMMER MARKET

May 4 | Culver Road Armory

Rochester Lilac Festival

May 9-18 l Highland Park

Brockport Erie Canal Cruise

May 11-17 | Cornhill Navigation

Flower City Days at The Market

May 11, 18, 23, 25, 26 | Rochester Public Market

Erie Canal Opening Day - Bicentennial Year!

May 16 | Erie Canal

River and Canal Cruises on the River

Starting May 22 | Corn Hill Navigation

The Lucky Flea

Starting May 25 | The Grove

Food Truck Rodeo

May 28 | Rochester Public Market

Taking The Stage (And Screen)

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Pure Native

Through May 11 | Geva Theatre

Jim Henson's Labyrinth in Concert

May 1 | Kodak Center

67th Rochester International Film Festival

May 1-3 | Dryden Theatre

Push Physical Theatre's Generic Male

May 2, 3, 9, & 10 | Geva Theatre

The Lotte Lenya Competition

May 3 | Eastman School of Music

An American in Paris

May 3, 4 | Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

I Cugini di Campagna: The Final Four - feat. Biagio & Comedian Frank Spadone

May 4 | Italian American Community Center

Bruce Hornsby and yMusic Present BHyM

May 6 | Temple Theater

An Evening with Vince Gill

May 8 | Kodak Center

Jersey Boys

May 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, & 25 | OFC Creations Theatre

Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees

May 9 | Kodak Center

Anastasia: A Ballet Reimagined 

May 9, 10, & 11 | Callahan Theater at Nazareth University

The Noteworthy Life Of Howard Barnes

May 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, & 25 | Blackfriars Theatre

The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra

May 11 | The Theatre at Innovation Square

Some Like it Hot

May 13-18 | West Herr Auditorium Theatre

Back in Black: The True AC/DC Experience

May 16 | The Theatre at Innovation Square

Goin' Down the Bayou Brunch 

May 18 | OFC Creations Theatre

Reel Mind Mental Health Film Festival

May 20, 27, & 29 | The Little

Demola Live!

May 23 | The Theatre at Innovation Square

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Starting May 28 | Geva Theatre

 

 

 

Hitting The Field & Course

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Rochester Red Wings

Home Games: May 1-4, 13-18, 26, 28-31 | Innovative Field

Flower City Union

Home Games: May 17 | Rochester Community Sports Complex

Eat & Drink

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A Little Craft Sesh with Little Button Crafts

May 1 | Unwine'd

Tequila, Tapas, & Tastings 

May 1 | Horizons Modern Kitchen & Wine Bar

Trivia Night

May 1 | 20 Deep Winery

Brunch, Brushes, & Bubbles 

May 3 | Horizons Modern Kitchen & Wine Bar

Wine Tasting Class

May 3 | Cheese and Charcuterie 

Speakeasy Wine Tasting 

May 5 | The Strathallan

Wine & Design

May 8 | Unwine'd, Figgy Studio & Shop

Birds, Bees, & Brews

May 9 | Seneca Park Zoo

Meet the Artist: Dick Bennett

May 12 | Flight Wine Bar

Happiest Hour

May 15 | The Strong Museum

Boulders & Brews 

May 15 | Central Rock Gym

Murder at the Yacht Club

May 22 | Flight Wine Bar

After Dark: Geek Chic Prom

May 23 | Rochester Museum & Science Center

Live Music and Food Trucks

May 23, 30 | 20 Deep Winery

Tastin' Tuesdays

May 27 | Island Wraps

Continuum Wine Dinner

May 29 | Char Steak & Lounge

Murder Mystery

May 30 | Deland House

The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Show

May 31 | RIT Inn and Conference Center

Mom's Special Day

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Made for Mom

May 3 | DICK'S House of Sport

Mother's Day Glass Painting Class

May 5, 10 | Flight Wine Bar, Roc Paint Sip

Mother's Day Sourdough Focaccia Art Class

May 8 | ARTISANworks

Sip + Shop Candle Making Party

May 8 | Cleo + Kin

Mother's Day Train Rides

May 10 | Rochester Genesee Valley Railroad Museum

Mother's Day Candle Making

May 10 & 11 | Scents by Design

NEW Mother's Day Experiences 

May 11 | Rochester Lilac Festival

Mother's Day at GCV&M

May 11 | Genesee Country Village & Museum

Mother's Day Celebration

May 11 | Casa Larga Vineyards

Mother's Day Brunch

May 11 | ARTISANworks

Mother's Day Brunch

May 11 | Tapas 177

Mother's Day Brunch

May 11 | The Strathallan 

Mother's Day Brunch: Board & Bubbles 

May 11 | Unwine'd

Mother's Day Psychic Fair

May 11 | Iron Smoke Distillery

Cheers to Mom! Wine and Food Pairing Dinner

May 29 | Flight Wine Bar

There are so many things to see, do and experience when you visit Rochester this May! Looking for even more inspiration? Discover things to do this spring in Rochester here. Whatever you choose to do, share your adventures in Rochester with us using #VisitROC!