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  • Play Day On The Riverway

    JOIN US FOR OUR 2ND ANNUAL PLAY DAY ON THE RIVERWAY! This free event takes place inside and outside the Rundel Memorial Library including the North Terrace to the ROC City Skatepark, overlooking the Genesee River. These ROC the Riverway sites will feature a variety of family-friendly activities including a scavenger hunt, walking tour, storytelling, […]

  • MLK Day Commemoration – Town of Brighton

    Join us for our MLK Day Commemoration on Friday, January 17 at noon at Empire State University, 680 Westfall Road. Our 2025 honoree is Dr. Ruth Holland Scott.

  • Roc 6/19 Jazz Celebrating Black Music Month – Spiritus Christi Church

    Our musicians will fill the day with the best of live jazz music and dance. By holding the event here, we are connecting Rochester to its own rich jazz history, a history that has its roots in the music of enslaved people. It’s fitting that the event takes place during Black Music Month and in […]

  • Spooky Witches & Potions Market

    Over 50 Local Vendors! Free Entry Plenty of Parking 🔸Music ▪️Candy 🔸Costumes ▪️Tarot Readings Date: 10/25 Time: 10-4pm Place: 962 East Ave Rochester NY 14607 Application Vendor Information: https://theenchantedbutterfly.shop/lets-roc-market

  • College Town’s Annual Halloween Town

    Join us for our annual Halloween Town event! Trick or treat around the College Town businesses and enjoy a fun day out for the whole fam! -Bounce houses -Lawn games -Cider donuts -Balloon artist -Face painting -Airbrush tattoos -Fall photo ops …and more! FREE ENTRY and FREE PARKING in the College Town Garage! No long […]

  • Halloween Market

    Halloween 🎃 Market Over 50 Local Vendors! Free Entry Plenty of Parking ▪️Candy 🔸Costumes ▪️Tarot Readings 🔸Music Date: 10/26 Time: 10-4pm Place: Eagle Vale Fairport NY 14450 Application Vendor Information: https://theenchantedbutterfly.shop/lets-roc-market

  • Hilton Holiday Celebration on Main & Community Tree Lighting

    Get ready to jingle and mingle as the Hilton-Parma Recreation Department welcomes you to the most festive event of the season – the 4th Annual Hilton Holiday Celebration on Main Street! Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 6, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., because holiday magic is about to take over the Village of […]

  • Lakeside Winter Celebration- 40th Annual Edition!

    Ontario Beach Park 50 Beach Ave, Rochester, NY, United States

    Lakeside Winter Celebration 40th Annual Edition! January 31-February 1, 2026 Read on for schedule, vending & participation opportunities! We believe that winter is something to embrace, not just endure! That’s why for 40 years, the Ontario Beach Park Program Committee has hosted a free-admission Lakeside Winter Celebration at the brisk and bracing Great Lake Ontario […]

  • Black History Month Celebration – RMSC

    RMSC Grounds & Eisenhart Auditorium 657 East Ave., Rochester, NY, United States

    This Black History Month marks a century of Black History celebrations! Join us in commemorating local black leaders and innovators. Museum & Science Center February 7-8 11am-3pm Programs & Activities Coles Collection Listening Station: Join us at the Howard Coles Listening Station to hear powerful broadcasts from Rochester activist, publisher, author, historian, and radio personality […]

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  • Galentine’s Day–Memorial Art Gallery

    Join us for the best day of the year! Come celebrate yourself, your friendships, and the artwork of the Impressionists at MAG! We will have vendors from female-owned businesses, art creating, music, mingling, mini art tours highlighting female artists in our collection at 6:30 and 7:00 pm, light fare, a cash bar, and more. Join […]

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