Family Events in Rochester NY
54 upcoming family-friendly events in Rochester — activities for kids and all ages.
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54 Events
FreeExperience the magic of The Nutcracker this holiday season!
TicketsSplash into summer fun with PJ Library at the JCC!
FreeEnsure your child's safety with a free car seat check!
FreeCelebrate the season with joyous carols at Jeff Tyzik’s Gala Holiday Pops!
TicketsJoin us for a family-friendly screening of Disney's Hoppers!
TicketsEnjoy a family picnic with kosher snacks and outdoor fun!
FreeUnleash creativity with Spin Master toys at The Strong Museum!
TicketsExplore art and nature at the Great ARTdoors Junior Camp!
TicketsUnleash your creativity at this plein air painting camp for teens!
TicketsExplore art and nature at the Great ARTdoors Mini Camp!
Join us for a family-friendly eat-a-thon with live music!
FreeJoin us for a spooky orchestral adventure perfect for kids!
FreeEmbark on a cosmic musical journey with orKIDStra!
FreeExperience a whimsical Seussical Spring with Rochester City Ballet!
FreeExperience a magical musical journey perfect for curious kids this winter!
FreeUnleash your creativity at the Young Writers Summer Camp!
TicketsExplore nature-inspired art at the Great ARTdoors Senior Camp!
TicketsExplore how play enhances learning and supports child health at this summit.
TicketsSing your heart out at a family-friendly karaoke party!
TicketsRelive the nostalgia of classic PlayStation 1 games at Dave & Buster's!
Join us for a fun-filled pumpkin carving contest benefiting cancer research!
Join us for a festive Gingerbread House Contest benefiting local charities!
Unleash your creativity at the Lost Borough Pumpkin Carving Contest!
Enjoy a purr-fect weekend with the best cat videos at CatVideoFest!
Join the excitement at Firstbyte Carnival 2026 at RIT!
Join us for free family-friendly fun and music at Three Heads Brewing!
Join Fran Broderick for a free family-friendly music night!
TicketsKick off the school year with a fun backwards twist!
Kick off the school year with Welcome Days and Family Orientation at RIT!
TicketsExperience nostalgic trolley rides at the Rush Fall Festival!
TicketsExperience history come alive at the Night at the Museum!
TicketsExperience a spooky ride on the Halloween Trolley Express!
TicketsJoin the fun at Barktober Fest and support our furry friends!
TicketsJoin us for a thrilling Spooky Saturday at the museum!
TicketsEarn your Sustainability Scout Merit Badge at Genesee Country Village!
TicketsJoin us for a day of family fun at the museum!
TicketsJoin us for Bingo and Bubbles to benefit our furry friends!
Experience the thrilling 4K restoration of Speed Racer at The Little Theatre!
Join the festive fun at our 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest!
Join us for a fun-filled pumpkin carving contest and adoption event!
Join us for a fun-filled pumpkin carving contest and happy hour!
Join the fun at our 3rd Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest!
TicketsCelebrate Christmas early with the Pirate Toy Fund at CountryMax!
Experience the magic of animation in a digital adventure!
Join us for a fun-filled pumpkin carving contest for charity!
Join the festive fun at the 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest!
Experience the joy of picking your own beautiful flowers!
TicketsJoin the ultimate scavenger hunt for letters in Spencerport!
Pick your own flowers at RIT this Saturday!
TicketsExplore history with the family at Genesee Country Village & Museum!
TicketsEmpower your family with self-regulation skills in this 4-week course!
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Family Events in Rochester NY
Rochester is a great city for families, with parks, museums, and community events throughout the year.
SceneScout tracks family-friendly events across the metro area: school-age activities, toddler programs, outdoor adventures, and community events where the whole family is welcome.
Events are tagged family-friendly by our team — expect activities suitable for kids of all ages unless otherwise noted.