05/30/2026, 10am at Genesee Country Village: Join long-time historic gardener Jim Dell for an hour of arbor talk – from tree identification to pruning and care. (There will be more – Jim is tallying the number of tree species on site!)

Explore, see, and experience our Historic Village. We invite you to tour spaces and buildings representing home, civic, social, economic, farm, and religious life throughout the 1800s.

Dive into a vibrant laser light show featuring the sounds of Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican sensation behind hits like 'Callaita' and 'I Like It.' Known as the 'King of Latin Trap' Bad Bunny is one of the most streamed artists in history. Watch the dome transform into a pulsating canvas of light, dancing to the beats of reggaeton's trailblazer. Experience the magic as the dome comes alive with music that's transcended boundaries—Laser Bad Bunny style! *** Contains explicit lyrics **

Hochstein Singers, Youth Singers, & Little Singers Concert 30 May, 2026 3:00 PM — 30 May, 2026 4:00 PM 50 North Plymouth Avenue Rochester New York United States

Ready to introduce your kids to the exciting world of climbing? Our guided climbing service is perfect for first-timers or those who just want a quick, staff-guided adventure. In this one-hour session, we'll make sure the focus is on getting the kids climbing and, most importantly, having a blast! Let's make their first climbing experience a memorable one!

Fri, May 29, 2026 to Sun, May 31, 2026: Always held the weekend after Memorial Day, the Allegany Nature Pilgrimage has been held at beautiful Allegany State Park annually since 1959. It is an epic outdoor learning experience. It combines fun with a variety of nature-oriented activities at the amazing Allegany State Park. This traditional weekend of natural history and outdoor education welcomes both the experienced naturalist as well as the inquisitive beginner. For more details and to register see: www.alleganynaturepilgrimage.com.

In the Project Gallery, the interrelated series Patterns and Fabrications show Baum's recent explorations of the visual and material culture of fashion and craft. In Patterns, the artist activates the lines, forms, patterns, colors, and texts found in the abstract world of mid-century sewing patterns. Fabrications continues from Patterns by opening into a broader visual culture of magazines, catalogs, and books related to fashion and craft, as well as the advertisements and coupons found within. Together, these series reframe the domestic imaginary present in the printed materials Baum recontextualizes. Engaging in textual and visual play, Baum invites us to experience what was once familiar in unexpected new ways.

Over a professional life spanning seven decades, Edward Steichen (1879–1973) established himself as one of the most important figures in the history of photography. What is less known is that for much of that time Steichen also devoted himself to the nurturing of plants and gardens, an activity that sustained him and through which he developed ardently held beliefs regarding the relationship among art, nature, and creativity.

Walk the Destination Dinosaur trail to experience massive, moving dinosaurs like the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex, the powerful Triceratops, the fierce Giganotosaurus and more than a dozen other life-size animatronic dinosaurs. Spot them flying overhead, hiding in the foliage and grazing along the dino path. Be sure to make memories with special photo opportunities, get hands-on with our fossil dig pit and enjoy our educational dino show happening daily at 12 and 2 p.m. at Center Stage!

American values take shape in the objects we make, desire, cherish, and discard. A table laden with ripe fruit, a meal served up at a luncheonette, the inside of a medicine cabinet—ordinary materials around us chronicle our lives. The still life, a genre of art that dates back to the ancient world, captures those objects of everyday life while often conveying deeper meanings and hidden messages.

Discover the incredible work of African American artist John Rhoden (1916–2001), one of the most prolific sculptors of the twentieth century. His first retrospective exhibition, Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden, offers insights into his diverse creativity as well as his personal story.

May 28-June 28: This Tony Award-nominated musical inspired by the beloved films takes us on a journey to the past. Iconic songs, like Once Upon a December, transport us from the darkness of Soviet Russia to the opulence of Paris. Anya, an orphan, Dmitry, a handsome conman, and Vlad, a bumbling ex-aristocrat, seek to uncover the truth of Anya’s family: is she the lost Romanov Grand Duchess? Prepare to be swept away on a musical journey to home, love, and family!

Step back in time as you cruise along the historic Erie Canal. Live narration brings to life the bold vision that transformed a hare-brained idea into an engineering marvel that opened the American West. Travel through a working lock, soak in the scenery, and relax as history unfolds around you. Lunch is optional.

Savor the lush landscapes of the Genesee River as you cruise south past the University of Rochester, through Genesee Valley Park, and onto the Erie Canal. As you relax on the water, live narration will reveal the stories of how these historic waterways shaped our community. Your journey ends with a spectacular view of Rochester’s skyline as you’ve never seen it before.

If you know a current college undergraduate who was born in the US and has at least one immigrant parent, please invite them to participate in the research study of Wiljar Ojuro, 2026 doctoral candidate at the University of Rochester. The purpose of this study is to examine mental health and academic outcomes among these students, with the goal of informing higher education practices related to student retention and counseling center support services. Students who choose to participate click the survey link, review the information sheet, and complete the survey. After finishing, they will have the option to enter a drawing for a $100 Amazon electronic gift card through a separate link.