'Tis the season to gather! Whether you're returning home for the holidays or visiting for the first time, there is so much to do in Rochester, NY as you gather with friends and family. We've pulled together the ultimate guide to the holiday season that will keep you busy until you ring in the new year. Whatever you choose to do, share your adventures in Rochester with us using #VisitROC!
Holiday Lights
Genesee Keg Tree
Genesee Brewery | Through January
Lighting of the Liberty Pole
Liberty Pole Way | December 4
Holiday Light Tour
In Support of Bivona Child Advocacy Center | December 11- 26
Holiday Music & Theatre
The Nutcracker
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra + Rochester City Ballet | November 24 – 28
A Christmas Carol
Geva Theatre Center | November 24 – December 24
A Magical Cirque Christmas
Kodak Center | December 3
A City Sings for the Season
Rochester Oratorio Society | December 12
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
RBTL Auditorium Theatre | December 16
Gala Holiday Pops
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra | December 17-19
Holiday Family Fun
Holiday Market & Preparing for Winter
Genesee Country Village & Museum | November 20-21
Holiday Open House & Breakfast with St. Nick
Genesee Country Village & Museum | December 5, 12, 19
ROC Holiday Village
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park | December 3 -18 (days and times vary)
Real Santa Trains to the North Pole
Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum | December 10, 11, 17, 18
Royal Holiday
The Strong National Museum Of Play | December 11
Decorate Cookies for Santa and Mrs. Claus
New York Kitchen | December 11
Make & Take Reindeer Food
New York Kitchen | December 11
Shopping
Holidays at the Market
Rochester Public Market | November 28, December 5, December 12, December 16
Brainery Bazaar
Rochester Brainery | November 27, December 4, 11, 18
Themata Holiday Market
Culver Road Armory hosted by Peppermint Boutique | November 27, December 20
Roc Holiday Village
MLK Park | December 3 – 19 (dates and times vary)
It’s a Wonderful Life in the South Wedge
South Wedge Neighborhood hosted by BASWA | December 4
Watkins Glen Holiday Fair
Watkins Glen | December 3
Come Home for the Holidays Christmas Market
Fairport Perinton Merchants Association | December 4
Native American Winter Arts Festival
Ganondagan State Historic Site | December 4
Secondhand Wonderland by The Op Shop
Nazareth College | December 4
Holiday Happenings for All Ages
Holiday Laser Light Shows
Strasenburgh Planetarium at RMSC | November 13 – January 2, 2022
Yuletide in The Country Tours & Dinner
Genesee Country Village & Museum | Weekends, December 3-18
Sweet Creations Gingerbread Display
George Eastman Museum | November 13, 2021– January 2, 2022
Tabletop Tree Display
George Eastman Museum | November 17– December 19
Holiday Show at Image City Photography Gallery
Image City Photography Gallery | November 30 – December 23
Roc Holiday Village
MLK Park | December 3 – 19 (dates and times vary)
Lamberton Conservatory Holiday Show
Lamberton Conservatory | Through January 2, 2022
Candlelight Night - 50 Year Anniversary
Pittsford Chamber | December 7
Holiday Evening Tour at the Eastman Museum
George Eastman Museum | December 9
Holiday Brunch Cooking Class
New York Kitchen | December 18
Glass Holiday Feast
Corning Museum of Glass | Through January 3, 2022
Holiday Spirits (21+)
Christmas Around the World
Lake Ontario Wine Trail | December 4-5
Holiday Cocktail Experience
Black Button Distilling | December 14
December Food & Beer Pairing
Rohrbachs Buffalo Road Brewpub | December 14
