FEATURED EVENTS

Ganondagan State Historic Site

Organization:

Location:

Boughton Hill Road 7000 County Road 41

Victor, NY, 14564

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

5857421690

RocVentures

Enter to win a free birthday party at RocVentures!

RocVentures birthday parties are a fun, active experience you and your kids can't have anywhere else in the Rochester area... and their friends will remember it for years! Appropriate for kids age 5 through adult, value = $215! Check out party details and how to enter!

Dates:

12/14/2018

12/15/2018

12/16/2018

RocVentures is open noon-10pm weekdays, noon-8pm Saturdays, noon-6pm on Sunday

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Organization:

RocVentures

Location:

1044 University Ave.

Rochester, NY, 14607

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

(585) 442-5462

Winter Walks in the Historic Village

You are invited to walk the streets of the historic village and see the houses decorated with a layer of freshly fallen snow.

Dates:

01/06/2019

01/13/2019

01/20/2019

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Organization:

Location:

1410 Flint Hill Road PO Box 310

Mumford, NY, 14511

United States

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Phone:

585-294-8261

DeSTEMber Drop & Shop Workshops at the RMSC

Saturdays, Dec. 1, 8, 15 & 22 | 8:30am–12:30pm. Ages 6–11. Stay ahead of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with new Drop & Shop Workshops! Drop your kids off at RMSC for a morning of fun, hands-on STEM activities and museum exploration so you can catch up on shopping, wrapping and other errands. Instructor led Drop & Shop workshops are for children ages 6-11.

Dates:

12/15/2018

12/22/2018

8:30am-12:30pm

Organization:

Ballet Prestige - Training academy of New York State Ballet

Location:

657 East Ave

Rochester, NY, 14607

United States

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Phone:

585-271-4552

New York State Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER

The New York State Ballet is proud to present its holiday classic, the 2018 Nutcracker with world famous music by Tchaikovsky, performed by a live orchestra under the direction of Music Director, Jared Chase. Follow along as young Clara falls asleep at her family's Christmas party under a majestic Christmas tree with her beloved Nutcracker doll by her side. Watch as her doll magically comes alive, battles the Mouse King and takes her to the Land of Sweets where she meets the Sugar Plum Fairy and enjoys dances from around the world.

Dates:

12/14/2018

12/15/2018

12/16/2018

Friday 7pm, Saturday 2pm & 7pm, Sunday 2pm

Rochester Knighthawks Professional Lacrosse Team

Location:

Kodak Center

200 West Ridge Rd

Rochester, NY, 14615

United States

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Phone:

585-704-1903

Rochester Knighthawks vs. Philadelphia Wings

The Rochester Knighthawks are a professional lacrosse team that plays at the Blue Cross Arena downtown. Saturday, December 29th is our Kids Day. Gates open at 4pm for Kids and Parents, and there will be bounce houses, games, face painting and much more!

Dates:

12/29/2018

7:30 pm

Location:

Blue Cross Arena

One War Memorial Square

Rochester, NY, 14614

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

585-454-4295 ext 3032

RCCM International

Christmas at RCCM

An amazing and all free Yuletide event for the entire family! See live shows, crafts, music, an amazing light show and live animals! All free every evening through Christmas eve! For FREE tickets and tons more info, visit http://rccm.org

Dates:

12/14/2018

12/15/2018

12/16/2018

6pm-9pm

Clubhouse Fun Center Henrietta

Organization:

RCCM International

Location:

3177 Lyell Rd

Rochester, NY, 14606

United States

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Phone:

585-737-4812

Food & Fun Friday at Clubhouse

Large 1 Topping Pizza, Pitcher of Soda & 100 eTokens for just $30!!

Dates:

12/14/2018

12/21/2018

12/28/2018

all day

Clubhouse Fun Center Henrietta

Organization:

Location:

70 Jay Scutti Blvd.

Rochester (Henrietta), NY, 14623

United States

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Phone:

585-272-7888

Barnes & Noble Webster

Tamra Werner: "Koli's Birthday Adventure" - Barnes & Noble Webster

Koli is a great white pup born into the ocean world to explore and live on his own. Koli learns valuable lessons about what to eat and the dangers of venturing into the depths of the ocean before he is ready to fend for himself.

Dates:

12/15/2018

11 AM – 1 PM

Organization:

Barnes & Noble Webster

Location:

Towne Center at Webster 1070 Ridge Road

Webster, NY, 14580

United States

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Phone:

5858729710

Pittsford Ballet

Nutcracker Ballet 2018

Our area's most family-friendly Nutcracker is a great introduction to dance for younger kids, and the perfect environment for them to experience one of the great holiday standards

Dates:

12/22/2018

Performances at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM

Calkins Road MIddle School

Location:

1899 Calkins Rd

Pittsford, NY, 14534

United States

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Phone:

(585) 248-6280

DeSTEMber Saturdays

Saturdays, Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22 | 11am–3pm: ‘Tis the season for STEM! Join us for a DeSTEMber to Remember and make the RMSC an all-new holiday tradition and destination for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) lovers of all ages. Discover the science of the season by building igloos, observing snowflake symmetry, engineering snow forts, making holiday music and more! Explore the wonders of winter with hands-on activities and demonstrations by RMSC staff, local scientists and representatives from your community on Saturdays all month long.

Dates:

12/15/2018

12/22/2018

11am–3pm

Organization:

Location:

657 East Ave

Rochester, NY, 14607

United States

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Phone:

585-271-4552

KidsOutAndAbout.com

Driving tour of the Rochester area's best holiday light displays!

Each year, KidsOutAndAbout.com updates its list of fantastic holiday light displays that are sent in by admiring readers and the homeowners themselves. Our driving tour of holiday lights in the Rochester area includes a map at the top to make it easy to locate amazingly-decorated houses near you! Load the kids in the car, pack some thermoses of hot chocolate, and have an amazing time, FREE, of course!

Dates:

12/14/2018

12/15/2018

12/16/2018

Houses typically light at dusk and stay lit until 9:30pm or later

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO)

Organization:

KidsOutAndAbout.com

Location:

Rochester, NY, 14625

United States

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Gala Holiday Pops

It’s Rochester’s favorite holiday family tradition: Gala Holiday Pops with the RPO! Guitarist Don Potter returns to his Rochester roots—he began his career with Chuck Mangione before becoming a Nashville recording artist and producer—to perform along with Jeff Tyzik and the Festival High School Chorale. Whether you drive downtown to Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, or opt for a Sleigh Ride, you won’t want to miss this spectacular holiday concert—complete with a sing-along!

Dates:

12/21/2018

12/22/2018

12/23/2018

Fri. Dec. 21 at 8 pm, Sat. Dec. 22 at 2 pm and 8 pm, Sun. Dec. 23 at 2 pm

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO)

Organization:

Location:

108 East Avenue

Rochester, NY, 14604

United States

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Phone:

585-454-2100

Old Falls Street Niagara Falls

Jingle Falls USA on Old Falls Street!

Bring your family to Old Falls Street for some spectacular Holiday fun! Meet sled dogs, take a free horse and carriage ride, enjoy holiday lights, make crafts, listen to music, sing carols and SEE SANTA! Many activities and events rotate during the 4 days of fun so make sure to check out the complete schedule!

Dates:

12/15/2018

varies

Old Falls Street Niagara Falls

Organization:

Location:

101 Old Falls Street

Niagara Falls, NY, 14303

United States

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Phone:

(716) 278-2100

Stages (A Magical Journey Thru Stages)

Little Shop of Horrors

A Magical Journey Thru Stages presents the musical Little Shop of Horrors, featuring talented teen performers from all over the greater Rochester area. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination! Performances are December 14 & 15 at 7:30pm and December 15 & 16 at 2:00pm and will be at their theater on the third floor of the Auditorium Center, 875 E. Main Street, Rochester. Tickets are $16.00. Questions, call 585-935-7173.

Dates:

12/14/2018

12/15/2018

12/16/2018

December 14 at 7:30pm, December 15 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm, December 16 at 2:00pm