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 […]
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 […]
RocOnly’s 3rd Annual Book Lover’s Bliss Book Fair returns for two full days of stories, small businesses, and a little literary magic at ARTISANworks. 📚 Saturday, March 14th | 12:00–4:30 PM 📚 Sunday, March 15th | 12:00–4:00 PM 📍 ARTISANworks | 565 Blossom Rd., Rochester, NY 🎟️ $12 entry Spend the afternoon browsing local authors, […]
Plant & Book Market 🌿📚 📅 March 21 ⏰ 10 AM – 5 PM 📍 Culver Road Armory — 155 Culver Rd, Rochester Join us for a one-day indoor market featuring plant sellers, book vendors, and plant-adjacent goods. Browse houseplants, rare plants, books, zines, planters, botanical art, and other green-inspired finds from local makers and […]
Makers to the Rescue is a one-day community market and fundraiser bringing together local artisans, animal lovers, and good food—all in support of Verona Street Animal Society – VSAS is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting Rochester Animal Services in helping pets and their owners in our community. Their mission includes keeping pets safe, strengthening […]
Step into an unforgettable evening of rhythm and refinement at A Night of Jazz Fusion in the intimate Casablanca Room at ARTISANworks, featuring the dynamic sounds of the Eastman Band Sonic Chasers quartet. Though just four musicians, this powerhouse ensemble delivers a rich, full-bodied sound—blending smooth jazz textures with bold fusion grooves and inspired improvisation. […]
The City of Rochester Public Market offers dozens of garage sales with bargains on everything from furniture to clothing; collectibles to jewelry; artwork to trinkets… all in one location! From spring through the Fall, stop by the Market every other Sunday to join us for the largest community garage sales and superfleas!
Step into another realm at Quest Fest—a fantasy-forward celebration of all things magical, mythical, and immersive. Wander the Vendor Hall, filled with sci-fi and medieval art, geeky gear, wire-wrapped elf ears, leather wearables, tabletop gaming accessories, chainmail, potions, handcrafted crowns, dragon eggs, and renaissance-inspired wares. Meet local fantasy authors, get inked with themed flash tattoos, […]
Making friends as an adult—especially once you’re over 50—can be surprisingly difficult. That’s where Speed Friending comes in! This event at ARTISANworks is designed to make meeting new people easier in a relaxed, low-pressure environment. And no, this isn’t speed dating—it’s speed friending. Participants will rotate through a series of guided conversations at small tables. […]
ROCHESTER LILAC FESTIVAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS Friday, May 8 – Sunday, May 17 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM daily https://roclilacfest.com/festival-schedule/ General Info Festival Map Parking & Shuttle Every Day Experiences Stroll through the 1,500 fragrant lilac bushes in Highland Park Listen to free music all day long at KeyBank Center Stage Taste some treats from […]
Flower City Days at The Market are a paradise for novice and experienced gardeners who want to cultivate gorgeous ornamental and/or veggie gardens. These legendary horticultural sales are Market and community favorites, full of annuals and perennials, hanging baskets, succulents, gardening accessories and much more! Smart gardeners attend Flower City Days each spring because they […]
Supporting Local Artists & Entrepreneurs Weekly Sundays 10am to 4pm! May 10th to Oct 24th! Find our artisans, foods, live music, and activities at Innovation Square in downtown, Rochester NY.
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