Connect with Santa virtually through Zoom or you can get a personalized video message from Santa to your child.

Rochester's favorite Christmas Tree Farm is now OPEN for the season!

November 13 – January 2, 2022: 50 minutes / For all ages: The Planetarium's family holiday spectacular returns as our new state-of-the-art laser system and full-dome visualization system combine to create a more colorful and immersive experience than ever before. This show features your favorite holiday songs played back-to-back, from Mariah Carey to Mannheim Steamroller, choreographed with dancing laser light among the stars of the Planetarium sky. Produced at the Strasenburgh Planetarium, it's a Rochester tradition for families, friends, and out-of-town visitors. Tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for students and seniors.

The Holiday Light Show at Victor Hills Golf Club is a five-week-long event featuring a drive through Christmas light display designed to provide an affordable, family-friendly holiday outing. With over 20 holiday light display installations along a mile and a half path through the rolling hills of Victor Hills Golf Club in the northern Finger Lakes region, the Holiday Lightshow at Victor Hills Golf Club will open for its 2nd Annual run this holiday season! These trails have been transformed by the magic of scenic lights and displays into a festival of lights designed for your family’s entertainment. Set out on a journey among the dinosaurs, around elegant figure skaters, through a portal to Santa’s workshop, along the sweet treat of Candy Cane Lane, and much more! View the holiday spirit through a magical and colorful lens from the comfort of your own vehicle. Hours are dusk until 10pm November 26 / 27, Dec 3, 4, 10, 11, 16-24, and Dec 26-Jan 2.

Join DICK’S House of Sport and jolly ole’ St. Nick himself - Santa Claus for our first-ever Skate with Santa holiday activity! During this popular ice skating event, families will have an opportunity to hit the ice to holiday music and festive holiday decor. Santa Claus will be on the ice, skating alongside all guests, providing all children an opportunity to give him their holiday wish list, and take photos with him (Santa loves selfies!)

Get a virtual Santa Photo! Stay Safe this holiday season and still have a little Christmas Magic from the comfort of your own home! Go to our website to learn more! https://virtualholidayphot.wixsite.com/photos

Take a guided tour to Yuletides past that will warm your heart and soul. As you explore the wintry village bedecked in holiday splendor you’ll be invited into vignettes that illuminate the link between today’s cherished holiday traditions and the cultural customs of generations that came before. Theatrical performances will represent the rich history and tradition that newcomers to the region would have shared throughout the 19th century. Highlights include a look at a Polish Christmas Eve Wigilia dinner, a Hanukkah celebration, and even a visit from that jolly old elf, St. Nick.