FEATURED EVENTS

Want to Build a Snowman and Drink Cocoa at Letchworth?

Saturday, February 14th thru Friday, February 20th, 12:00pm-2:00pm Visit the Humphrey Nature Center and build your own snowman or snow creation in our snow pile! Children of all ages welcomed to join! Stop in for some hot cocoa at 1:30 pm and watch a short snow video.

Dates:

02/14/2026

02/15/2026

02/16/2026

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12 - 2 pm

Location:

Letchworth State Park, 1 Letchworth State Pk, Castile, NY 14427, United States

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Free Youth February at the Zoo

Come down to the Zoo to celebrate Free Youth February! For every adult who purchases an admissions ticket in February, up to five youth guests (ages 4-14) can join them on their Zoo visit for free. Children ages 3 and under are always free of charge. Seneca Park Zoo is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with last entry at 3 p.m. Free youth offer only valid on the same day of purchase.

Dates:

02/08/2026

02/09/2026

02/10/2026

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10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Location:

Seneca Park Zoo, Saint Paul Street, Rochester, NY, USA

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Make Your Own Glass Pendant at Corning Museum of Glass (Ages 10+})

Open to ages 10 and up, this Make Your Own Glass experience introduces you to the basics of flameworking and offers a focused experience with hot glass by creating a single pendant from start to finish. To create your pendant, you will melt glass rods in a torch under the supervision and guidance of our professional glass artists. You begin by choosing a design and shape from the options provided. Then you will choose up to three colors to create the design. After your pendant is designed, you will be dressed in provided safety gear and seated at a work station. Our professional glass artists will guide you through the process of melting and shaping colored rods of glass in a flame to create your pendant.

Dates:

02/08/2026

02/09/2026

02/10/2026

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scheduled time slots throughout the day

Location:

Corning Museum of Glass, Museum Way, Corning, NY 14830, United States

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Grossology Break Week at the Strong

Visit The Strong for Grossology Break Week from February 14–22 to explore The Strong’s newest exhibit and enjoy some gooey and grimy activities throughout the museum! Make a “gross” sensory bottle, hear from museum experts about gross toys, games, and animals, stick your hands in the mystery feeling boxes, and more!

Dates:

02/14/2026

02/15/2026

02/16/2026

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11am-3pm

Location:

The Strong National Museum of Play, Manhattan Square Drive, Rochester, NY 14607, United States

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716 Days at Aquarium of Niagara

From Monday, February 16 through Friday, February 20, all admission to the Aquarium of Niagara is just $7.16!

Dates:

02/16/2026

02/17/2026

02/18/2026

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9am to 5pm

Location:

Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301, United States

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Fireside Night Hike at Letchworth

On the new moon, the darkest night of the month, we hike the winter woods looking for waterfalls and stars. Return to the warmth of a blazing fire and hot cocoa. Meet at Trailside Lodge. 2 miles. Fireplace lit, hot cocoa available.

Dates:

02/17/2026

6 - 7 pm

Location:

Letchworth State Park, 1 Letchworth State Pk, Castile, NY 14427, United States

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Hochstein Summer Camp: RFA/Hochstein Flute Camp (Grades 7-12)

Grab your flute and get ready for some fun! This collaborative offering with the Rochester Flute Association offers students the opportunity to focus on making music with fellow flutists through group lessons, workshops, and flute ensembles. While making music in a friendly and supportive atmosphere, students will increase their knowledge of tone production, rhythm, technique, and ensemble playing. Camp will conclude with a performance on Friday, July 24 at 2:30 pm.

Dates:

07/20/2026

07/21/2026

07/22/2026

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9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location:

The Hochstein School, 50 N Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY 14614, United States

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How to Get Away with a Murder Mystery - performing at Stages February 20 & 21

February 20 & 21,. 2026: Stages presents How to Get Away with a Murder Mystery: Five mysterious color-coded guests. A mansion. A murder. Can the killer get away with it? And how will the sleuths bring them to justice? Told in vignettes, this show hilariously skewers the tropes of the murder mystery: an airtight alibi, a long-winded monologue by a detective with an accent, an impossibly complicated Rube Goldberg murder device? Check, check, and check! Performed by students in Grades 6 - 12.

Dates:

02/20/2026

02/21/2026

3pm Saturday, July 26, 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 26, 7:00 p.m.

Location:

A Magical Journey Thru Stages, East Main Street, Rochester, NY, USA

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Eastman Presents: Up in Concert (special discount code KOAA15)

The unforgettable animated classic "Up" returns to the big screen with Michael Giacchino’s Oscar- and Grammy award-winning score performed live to picture! Follow the unlikely duo of a curmudgeonly 78-year-old balloon salesman and his 8-year-old stowaway on this hilarious, heartwarming journey to a lost world filled with danger and surprises. When you purchase your tickets, use the code KOAA15 to receive 15% off!

Dates:

02/13/2026

7:30 PM

Location:

Eastman Theatre, 26 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, USA

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In Focus Dutch Connection at George Eastman Museum

Feb 6-22, 2026: Find respite from Rochester’s chilly winter with a warm favorite, Dutch Connection! Drawing thousands of visitors to the museum, this annual floral display serves as a sweet reminder that spring is on its way. A nod to those original orders, the annual display features thousands of colorful tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, amaryllis, and spring annuals, throughout the historic mansion. Tropical orchids, courtesy of the Genesee Regional Orchid Society, are displayed as well.

Dates:

02/08/2026

02/10/2026

02/11/2026

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Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm

Location:

George Eastman Museum, 900 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607, United States

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The Winter Warriors at Old Fort Niagara

Learn how soldiers survived the winters on the Niagara Frontier. Living history programs and weapons demonstrations throughout the day.

Dates:

02/14/2026

10 am - 4 pm

Location:

Old Fort Niagara, Morrow Plaza, Youngstown, NY 14174, United States

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Between the Lines - at Stages February 6-8

February 6-8, 2026: Stages presents Between the Lines: An outsider in a new town and a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood by the handsome Prince Oliver. But as the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur in both extraordinary and astonishing ways, Delilah discovers how to find her place in the real world while keeping her dreams alive. Performed by students in Grades 6 - 10.

Dates:

02/08/2026

Friday @ 7:30pm; Saturday @ 2pm, Sunday @ 2pm Saturday, July 26, 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 26, 7:00 p.m.

Location:

A Magical Journey Thru Stages, East Main Street, Rochester, NY, USA

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Hochstein Summer Camp: Comics & Manga (Grades 7-12)

If you’re curious about how comic books or manga are made, or if you have a story that you want to tell, or even if you just enjoy drawing, then this camp is for you. Director and critically-acclaimed writer/artist Dave Chisholm will discuss the many topics related to this discipline including story structure, script writing, character design–and, of course, there will be LOTS of time dedicated to drawing comics! Students are expected to bring a sketchbook or tablet as well as favored drawing utensils. Please no liquid media (watercolors, acrylic paint, inkpots, etc.)

Dates:

07/06/2026

07/07/2026

07/08/2026

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10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location:

The Hochstein School, 50 N Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY 14614, United States

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Have a Heart for Valentine's Day at the Corning Museum of Glass

Join us on Valentine’s Day and leave a real-life "like" next to your favorite piece in our collection. Museum guests who visit on February 14 will get a heart-themed sticky note to "show us the love." Place your heart next to your favorite piece in the collection, but choose wisely—you'll only receive one! We cannot wait to see what our guests really "heart." After all the hearts have been collected, we will tally the results for a “favorites” list that we'll share with you. Go ahead—leave us a like this Valentine's Day! PS: KIDS 17 AND UNDER ARE ALWAYS FREE!

Dates:

02/14/2026

9 am - 5 pm

Location:

Corning Museum of Glass, Museum Way, Corning, NY 14830, United States

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GIVEAWAY: Enter to win free tickets to UP at Eastman Theatre Feb 13!

Friday, Feb 13 at 7:30pm: The unforgettable animated classic "Up" returns to the big screen, with Michael Giacchino’s Oscar- and Grammy award-winning score performed live to picture! Follow the unlikely duo of a curmudgeonly 78-year-old balloon salesman and his 8-year-old stowaway on this hilarious, heartwarming journey to a lost world filled with danger and surprises. Enter to win a family four-pack of tickets now! Drawing will be Monday, Feb 9. The winner will be notified by email.

Dates:

02/08/2026

02/09/2026

7:30 PM

Location:

Eastman Theatre, 26 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, USA

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Strikes for SPIRIT NYS

Join us for bowling, food, & fun to support graduation & lasting success for homeless teens!

Dates:

03/07/2026

2-5 pm

Organization:

Location:

P,O. Box 14817

Rochester, NY, 14614

United States

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Phone:

585-309-0175

Family Waterfall Hike at Letchworth

A decent distance, but not a difficult adventure to find big waterfalls and their ice curtains. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center. 2 miles.

Dates:

02/18/2026

12 - 1 pm

Location:

Letchworth State Park, 1 Letchworth State Pk, Castile, NY 14427, United States

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Hochstein Summer Camp: Writing Songs & Making Beats (Grades 7-12)

It's time to make cutting-edge music using a variety of technological resources in Hochstein’s Creativity Lab in this fun camp offering. Through this week, students will gain experience in beat making, music composition, melody writing, song construction, and some simple movie scoring through work on creative personal projects while sharing their learning with others.

Dates:

07/13/2026

07/14/2026

07/15/2026

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10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location:

The Hochstein School, 50 N Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY 14614, United States

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