Rochester Community Events

Upcoming Community Events in the Greater Rochester Area

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Free Events in Rochester NY

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April 2026
Independent Bookstore Day in Rochester, NY

April 25

Rochester, NY Rochester, NY, United States

Hey hey! It's that time! Calling all the bookish folks who love long strolls down the book aisles! It is independent bookstore day! Check out our local independent bookstores to […]

Free
FREE Diabetic Eye Screenings

April 25 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Retina Associates of Western NY 160 Sawgrass Dr, ste 200, Rochester, NY, United States

Join us on April 25th for RAWNY's 1st Annual "Diabetes Day" where we will be offering FREE Diabetic Eye Screenings to anyone in our community! When: Saturday, April 25th, 2026 […]

Free
The Food Truck Rodeo – City of Rochester Public Market

April 29 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Food Truck Rodeo – The Public Market of Rochester

The City of Rochester Public Market 280 N Union St, Rochester, NY, United States

Spring is here in Rochester and with it comes amazing community events! One of my favorites is the Food Truck Rodeo at the Public Market! The Food Truck Rodeo Features […]

Free
Adult Skate Night @ Willie W Lightfoot R-Center

April 29 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Adult Skate Night @ Willie W Lightfoot R-Center

Willie W. Lightfoot R-Center 271 Flint St, Rochester, NY, United States

Bring your skates to get your roll on with your peers. You will enjoy great music and fun conversations with others while skating. Please note all exclusion dates for skate […]

Free
May 2026
Free Breast Cancer Screenings for the uninsured – FLX Cancer Services Program

May 2 @ 7:30 am - 11:30 am Free Breast Cancer Screenings for the uninsured – FLX Cancer Services Program

Elizabeth Wende Breast Care, LLC 170 Sawgrass Dr, Rochester, NY, United States

Breast Cancer Screening Breast cancer screening includes self-breast exam, clinical breast exam, and mammogram. The most current guidelines from the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force suggest women ages 50 to […]

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Adult Skate Night @ Willie W Lightfoot R-Center

May 6 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Adult Skate Night @ Willie W Lightfoot R-Center

Willie W. Lightfoot R-Center 271 Flint St, Rochester, NY, United States

Bring your skates to get your roll on with your peers. You will enjoy great music and fun conversations with others while skating. Please note all exclusion dates for skate […]

Free
Farmers’ Market – Irondequoit

May 7 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Farmers’ Market – Irondequoit

Irondequoit Town Hall 1280 Titus Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Weekly Farmers' Market in Irondequoit, NY Weekly Summer Market:Thursday evenings (May 7 - October 8) from 4:00 PM to dusk. No Market on July 2. @ Columbus Way, Town Hall […]

Free
Lilac Festival – Highland Park

May 8 - May 17

Highland Park 180 Reservoir Ave, Rochester, NY, United States

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 […]

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✨ MOTHER’S DAY MARKET at Dunnwood Green ✨

May 8 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Compass Club Building 1 Dunnwood Green Lane, Pittsford, NY, United States

✨ MOTHER’S DAY MARKET at Dunnwood Green ✨ You’re invited to a feel-good night of shopping, sipping, self-care & celebrating all things mom (and yourself). Grab your friends, your mom, […]

Free
Flower City Days – City of Rochester Public Market

May 10 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Flower City Days – City of Rochester Public Market

The City of Rochester Public Market 280 N Union St, Rochester, NY, United States

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 […]

Free
Roc Artists Open Market

May 10 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Roc Artists Open Market

Innovation Square 100-140 S Clinton Ave, Rochester, United States

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.

Free
Mother’s Day Psychic Fair

May 10 @ 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Iron Smoke Distillery 111 Parce Ave #5b, Fairport, NY, United States

Forget the flowers—Mother’s Day plans just got a lot more interesting. The Mother’s Day Psychic Fair returns to Iron Smoke Distillery on Sunday, May 10th from 2:00–6:30 PM, bringing together […]

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