Bands on the Bricks – City of Rochester Public Market
The Market’s Signature Free Summer Live Music Series One of Rochester’s most popular FREE concert series, Bands on the Bricks brings the City of Rochester Public Market to the evening […]
Rochester, NY St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Rochester St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a cherished annual tradition that brings the community together in a lively celebration of Irish heritage, unity, and pride. The parade begins at […]
Pittsford Food Truck & Music Fest
12:00 – 9:00 PM on South Main Street between State Street and Locust Street. The town’s last big event of the season featuring delicious food from a variety of regional […]
18th Annual Pan Afrikan Festival
A.B.O.V.E. Presents the 18th annual Pan Afrikan festival (formerly Afrikan American festival) on 8/1/2026 at the Highland Bowl! Vendors and volunteers still being accepted. Visit us at: https://panaffestival.org. #rocpafest 2026 […]
Independent Bookstore Day in Rochester, NY
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 […]
The Rochester Queer Arts Festival
The Rochester Queer Arts Festival is back in 2026, with a new home at Village Gate, RQAF will be bigger and better. Most exciting of all, we are now a […]
The Great New York State Flea at the Public Market
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 […]
Rochester International Jazz Festival
The Rochester International Jazz Festival (RIJF) is one of the world’s leading jazz festivals, presenting legendary performers, familiar favorites, rising stars, and new discoveries from around the world. RIJF is […]
Lilac Festival – Highland Park
ROCHESTER LILAC FESTIVAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS Friday, May 8 – Sunday, May 17 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM daily Festival Schedule General Info Festival Map Parking & Shuttle Every Day […]
Native Made Market – Native Made HQ
Join us for the 5th Native Made Market on Small Business Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 10am–5pm at the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County! Celebrate and support Indigenous […]
Family Halloween Fest
Our family-friendly Halloween party with crafts, games, prizes, refreshments, and indoor and outdoor activities. Open to the public, admission is one canned good item per person to benefit the Pittsford […]
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day in Rochester: BOIR Edition
In a time when so many folks are ordering books from Amazon, it’s no wonder how independent bookstores are surviving. But the reality is so many bookstores aren’t just surviving, […]