Hop aboard for Donut Day Train Rides at the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum—each ticketed guest gets a complimentary donut! Enjoy vintage train rides every half hour, explore historic trains, visit the Restoration Shop, and discover Rochester’s rich railroad heritage.

Enjoy a cruise with live music aboard the Colonial Belle with, or without the dinner package! Cruise departs from Fairport up and down through Lock E32 in Pittsford and back to Fairport. Enjoy a beautiful Erie Canal sunset while we cruise.

Cool off with Ice Cream Train Rides at the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum—each ticketed guest gets a complimentary serving of ice cream! Enjoy vintage train rides, explore historic trains, and get a behind-the-scenes look at our Restoration Shop just 20 minutes from downtown Rochester.

Visitors to the museum will delight to barrel organ music played by several “organ grinders” and their unique instruments. Enthusiasts of this early form of musical entertainment will be cranking out tunes from a variety of vintage wind instruments, bringing back the sights and sounds from more than a century ago. The musical entertainment and 2-mile round trip trolley rides are included with admission.

Ride our vintage trains to the pumpkin patch, where every child takes home a free pumpkin. Tour our exhibits, see Lionel trains, and visit the friendly petting zoo!

The only real Santa Train Rides in Rochester! Sip hot cocoa as we take a magical train ride to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at the North Pole!

Enjoy the Fall Season on the Genesee River! Fresh Cider and Donuts from Powers Farm Market are included on each cruise.

Enjoy live music from local artists while you cruise around Genesee River, and take in stunning views of Rochester’s skyline as the sun sets. If you are a music lover who enjoys listening while taking in the beautiful scenery on the Genesee River and a sunset, try one of our Live Music Sunset cruises. Each cruise features a different musician where you and your friends can relax and enjoy a beverage while you experience your favorite sounds in a unique setting.

Enjoy the Fall Season on the Erie Canal! Fresh Cider and Donuts from Powers Farm Market are included on each cruise. These cruises will bring you through Lock 32 in Pittsford, NY. Included per passenger: -1 glass of fresh apple cider -1 fresh apple cider donut

Experience a unique evening of live music, good company, and stunning views on a Canal Sunset Cruise in New York. Join us aboard the Sam Patch as we cruise along the canal taking in the sunset while listening to some live music and enjoying a refreshing drink. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the sights and sounds while cruising down the canal. Come get your feet tapping with us!

Did you know? All kids 12 and under will receive free admission to the Museum on Thursdays in August – and in 2025, we have four days of kids free! We’ll offer a wide array of activities in the Historic Village for kids to enjoy, including historic games on the Village Square, ice cream making, new farm animal-themed treats in the D.B. Munger & Co. Confectionery, and more! In the John L. Wehle Gallery, kids can try hands-on crafting at the Art Tent, enjoy meet & greets with our partners from Braddocks Bay Raptors (August 14), plus explore a new dress exhibit inside the Gallery lobby and all of our current exhibits! The Depot Restaurant will also be open during these days! On the way out, stop at the Flint Hill Store to shop for traditional gifts, historic toys, fudge and goodies, and items made directly from the Historic Village. It’s the perfect time to bring the whole family out to enjoy all that the Museum has to offer. Join us on Thursday, August 7, 14, 21, & 28!

Spend an evening at an old time trolley park! Music, games, ice cream and enjoy a ride on a vintage electric trolley car at the New York Museum of Transportation, in Rush. Saturday, August 2. On line reservations required (link to be announced).

This series takes an in-depth dive into the values, customs, ideas, and creativity that were sparked by the opening of the Erie Canal and the impact this waterway had on the individual and on the collective society of upstate NY and beyond. We will have educational presentations along with hands on art cruises to create a better understanding of what canallers did during long days traveling along the canal.