Part of the YMCA of Greater Rochester, Carlson MetroCenter YMCA is a place for families, seniors, youth, and adults to reach their goals of health and wellness. Aquatics, group exercise, school age care, camp, sports, events, and more.

Part of the YMCA of Greater Rochester, the Northwest Family YMCA is a place for families, seniors, youth, and adults to reach their goals of health and wellness. Aquatics, group exercise, before and after school care, camp, sports, events, and more.

RocVentures Climbing Gym has been in the Neighborhood of the Arts for 21 years. We serve adventure birthday parties, field trips, summer and school break camps, and (of course) indoor climbing and high ropes courses!

Immerse yourself in the incredible world of science. Follow your curiosity from the depths of the oceans to the edge of the universe. Push the limits of your imagination to create never-before-seen inventions. All at the Science Museum, Strasenburgh Planetarium and Cumming Nature Center.

Part of the YMCA of Greater Rochester, the Eastside Family YMCA is a place for families, seniors, youth, and adults to reach their goals of health and wellness. Aquatics, group exercise, before and after school care, camp, sports, events, and more.

OFC Creations (Opportunities For Creativity) was founded in 2005 by Eric Vaughn Johnson to give students an opportunity to push their creative limits. OFC is now in residence at The Lyric Theatre, 440 East Ave., Rochester, a collaboration that has enabled for this expansion of educational and artistic programs. The Lyric is located in the historic East Avenue neighborhood. OFC offers after school and evening arts programming to private and public schools, video production for events and theatrical performances, and opening opportunities to new directors in the Rochester community.

Only a short 30 minutes from Rochester, Sonnenberg Gardens offers enjoyment for all ages in its formal gardens, Victorian mansion, and greenhouse complex. One of the most treasured landmarks of our region, Sonnenberg Gardens greets 35,000 visitors annually and has been doing so since it opened its doors to the public in 1973. Visitors from all over the globe come to enjoy the relaxing nature and beauty of its gardens. Many also come to learn about the history of this unique place and its original owners, Frederick and Mary Clark Thompson. We are open 7 days a week, rain or shine, May 1 through October 31. Hours: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm; extended Summer Hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day): 9:30 am – 5:30 pm.