Each summer since 2005, KidsOutAndAbout has sponsored a survey of the Top 20 Places to Take Kids as a way our community can thank those who provide family-friendly fun and learning... and also help create your summer bucket list! Please take 2 minutes to help us by selecting your three favorites. If you'd like, you can also write in favorites in the following categories: Arts Education, Sports Education, STEM Education, Museums, Outdoor Fun, Indoor Fun, Farms, Nature Centers, Festivals, and a few other categories. An effective (and quick, and painless!) way to express your appreciation in a way that really matters to the people who make our community a vibrant place to raise families. Voting is live through June 20.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 10 am - 8 pm: FREE ADMISSION and parking at the Strong Museum: Celebrate Juneteenth with performances and activities promoting and cultivating the knowledge and appreciation of Black history and culture. In partnership with the Rochester Area Community Foundation and Greater Rochester Martin Luther King Jr. Commission, The Strong offers free admission and parking from 10 a.m.–8 p.m. in honor of Juneteenth.

Step aboard history this Father’s Day as the replica canal boat Seneca Chief canal boat replica makes a special stop in Fairport. Visitors are invited to explore this remarkable vessel up close, enjoy hands-on activities for all ages, and hear directly from the crew during a lively panel discussion about life on the canal—past and present. It’s a unique opportunity to connect with the rich heritage of the Erie Canal and create a memorable day along the waterfront.