Celebrate the magic of the season at the Holiday Spectacular at Blue Barn’s Campus in Hilton! Enjoy a breathtaking holiday light show at West Wind Farm, delight in festive food and drink specials at Blue Barn Cidery (aka Santa’s Workshop), and soak up the cheerful atmosphere with family-friendly activities. From twinkling lights to cozy treats and joyful memories, this is your go-to holiday destination all season long. Make it part of your family’s holiday tradition!

Another Magical Christmas Adventure awaits at Hidden Valley Animal Adventure. The Lodge, in full holiday splendor, will host Santa’s Wonderland where you’ll decorate cookies, write letters to the North Pole, take holiday photos, and more before boarding your trolley for a journey through Hidden Valley’s Mystical Forest. There you’ll see herds of bison and elk, Randy the camel, llamas, and blackbelly sheep roaming the wintery terrain. Upon your return, pet and feed a variety of live animals in open-air stalls. Four consecutive weekends starting Black Friday, November 28 – December 21, 9am-4:30pm. Reservations Required. Book online at hiddenvalleyadventure.com. Allow 3 hours for the full experience.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, hot cocoa, and more! Take your picture with Santa and take home a holiday craft.

Join us for a holiday favorite! Celebrate the holiday season alongside family and friends with a tasty breakfast in the Museum’s holiday-decorated Meeting Center.

Saddle up for holiday cheer at A Country Christmas at Brockport CountryMax on Saturday, December 13, from 1–4 PM! Families can enjoy pony rides ($10, benefiting the Pirate Toy Fund), cuddle adorable animals in the free petting zoo, and snap a selfie with Santa! Plus, grab a free printed photo from the booth, enjoy holiday crafts and games, and enter to win exciting raffle prizes. Don’t forget to grab a sweet treat from JoJo’s Bake Shop while you're there. It’s the perfect way to kick off the season with festive fun for all ages!

Join us at the RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium for Stars with Santa to celebrate the holiday season with the whole family! During this Family Fun Day, enjoy a Holiday Laser show, visit with Santa, explore seasonal science activities, and warm up with a cup of hot cocoa and a cookie (or two!). Choose between three showtimes for your Holiday Laser experience: 9am, 9:40am, or 10:15am. All activities will be open from 9-11:30am so that you can participate before your show, after your show, or both!

Join us in the cage at Dick’s House of Sport for the 2025 Holiday Hit Battle — a FREE festive batting competition where local athletes can swing for glory and prizes! Compete against players from across the Northeast in your age group, show off your power, and celebrate the season with some friendly competition.

November 15 – January 5, 2026: 45 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.

Celebrate the season with a magical medley of holiday happenings! Stroll the Historic Village bedecked in its holiday finery amid villagers bustling with preparations and offering greetings to their neighbors and friends. Bring your family for a festive exploration of our historic homes that are warmed by fires and alive with holiday lights, candles, and traditional decorations. Experience traditional music, sample tasty treats, and see the celebrations of holidays past!

New York Museum of Transportation in Rush: Take a vintage trolley ride, meet Santa Claus, see the Midtown Plaza Monorail, enjoy cookies, hot chocolate and a museum full of holiday decorations. December 7, 13 and 14. Reservations at www.nymtmuseum.org/Christmas

Dec 12-14 at Geva: Come share some hot cocoa, good cheer, and timeless tunes that are sure to leave you merry and bright! Broadway veterans Chelsea and Geoff Packard (Wicked, Matilda, The Phantom of the Opera, Beautiful, Promises, Promises, Rock of Ages) return home to Rochester for a festive evening of holiday favorites and fresh new takes on beloved classics.

Hochstein Performance Hall Sunday, May 17 2026 at 2pm: Classic fairytales come to life with the RPO and Rochester City Ballet performing Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite. This whimsical journey combines music, movement, and imagination for an enchanting afternoon perfect for young audiences. Get your tickets now!

‘Tis the SEA-son at the Aquarium! Join us for YuleTIDE Days, three days of post-holiday happenings with your favorite aquatic animals. Enjoy frosty-themed animal feedings, festive sea lion presentations, and even an appearance by a SCUBA diving gingerbread person! Create arctic animal crafts and count the candy canes hidden in exhibits. It’s all included with general admission!