Discover species that use their weaknesses to survive in a world where large, strong, and fast animals are at the top of the food chain! Be among the first to experience our newest traveling exhibit brought to you by Little Ray’s Nature Centre. We’ll celebrate the underdogs–the slow, the small, and the weak–during this first look at Survival of the Slowest: Counterintuitive Adaptations. Explore different live animal habitats at your own pace. The star of the exhibit is a sloth named Sash, and it also includes hedgehogs, horned frogs, a Russian tortoise, a uromastyx, and a blue-tongued skink. This popular traveling exhibit is at the RMSC through the winter and into spring 2024.

The sparkling classic returns, full of spectacular magic, heartwarming music, and holiday tradition. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by a series of ghosts who remind him who he was and what he might yet become. He learns the true meaning of the season and that it’s never too late to make a new start. The famous tale of redemption for the most despised man in London will awaken your heart and rekindle your spirit in this critically acclaimed adaptation.

The Hochstein School’s free noontime Live from Hochstein concert series features Hochstein students, faculty members, alumni, and RPO musicians. Broadcast live on WXXI Classical.

November 11 – January 1, 2024: 40 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.

The Dryden Theatre is the place to experience your favorite holiday films. This season is loaded with musicals as we present six of them within the series, starting with Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (Aditya Chopra, 1995), the longest running film in Indian cinema history, which screens on November 11, just before Diwali, all the way to December 23 when we present an encore screening of White Christmas (Michael Curtiz, 1954) before holiday break. Interspersed among the nine films in the series are comedies, dramas, and family films, all with a holiday influence, so grab your elves, hop in your sleigh, and warm yourself at the glow of the silver screen.

The Celtic music kings.

Join your RPO for a heartwarming holiday concert while making this season even more memorable for all! Tickets are pay what you wish – with 100% of your contribution going to support OPUS|Orchestral Program for Urban Students. The concert includes a special performance by RCSD/Center for Youth’s Strings for Success, one of our flagship OPUS partners. Experience firsthand the Magic of Giving by bringing a household item to benefit Rochester’s own Bethany House. Check out their Amazon wishlist for most-needed items. Families are invited to wear their comfiest pajamas and get cozy with timeless holiday classics. Don’t miss this festive celebration that’s sure to warm your hearts and spread the magic of giving!

Gather your loved ones for the warm-glow-nostalgia of America’s favorite Christmas celebration.

Bivona Child Advocacy Center has again partnered with some of the brightest and most festively decorated homes in our area to bring you a fun, family-centered event! Bivona's Holiday Lights Tour is a great way to celebrate the holiday magic while supporting children in our community. Take the tour as often as you’d like! Purchase your Sleigh Box(es) and embark on a holiday adventure with family or friends from the comfort of your own car. Sleigh boxes includes: Maps to designated homes & neighborhoods; holiday treats & goodies; fun & festive activities for the family. Sleigh boxes are $50 and are ideal for a family of four. Limited quantities are available. Purchase yours by Dec 8th and then drive through on Dec. 9 from 5-8pm to pick up your box (and say hello to Santa and Mrs. Claus)!

It's a unique holiday tradition! Enjoy a 2-mile round trip trolley ride, visit with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, enjoy delicious hot chocolate and cookies, and thrill to holiday decorations throughout the museum. December 10, 16 and 17. Family-friendly admission for the whole experience is just $17 adults and seniors, $13 ages 3 - 14. By reservation only. Find details at www.nymtmuseum.org/Christmas

Annie returns to Rochester this holiday season!

Featuring Madrigalia, Cary Ratcliff, artistic director; Kevin Nitsch, piano; and Joanna Bassett, flute. Our annual celebration of the holiday season with the choral chamber ensemble Madrigalia. Madrigalia’s expansive interpretation of the December holidays includes celebrations both sparkling and thoughtful. These include songs of winter and hope for the new year as well as carols and folk songs sung in German, Spanish, Igbo, Basque, Latin, and Hebrew. Since 1975, Madrigalia has distinguished itself as one of the finest chamber choirs in Rochester and western New York. The ensemble is known for its quality performances of challenging and wide-ranging repertoire in this golden age of choral music. Madrigalia appointed Cary Ratcliff as Artistic Director in 2014, subsequently producing two recordings, collaborating with area artists, and commissioning and premiering new works. The Hochstein School’s free noontime Live from Hochstein concert series will be hosted by WXXI Classical’s Mona Seghatoleslami and broadcast live. Listen to the concert on WXXI Classical at 91.5 FM, 90.3 FM, or online at https://www.wxxiclassical.org. Listen to an encore broadcast on WXXI Classical 91.5 FM at 10:00 pm the day of the concert.

FREE FAMILY FUN Rochester's Greatest Indoor Christmas Spectacular! For both the young...and the young at heart, Christmas at RCCM is truly a magical place…. It’s a place filled with wonder, excitement, and Christmas cheer! Christmas at RCCM consists of four attractions: Miracle, the thrilling and awe-inspiring 4D motion ride; The Name, our brand new and incredible "spoken word”, multi-sensory experience; Raffadali's Great Adventure, an exciting and interactive family show starring Raffadali the donkey; and Star’s Yuletide Workshop, where cast members assist kids in making their very own Star-themed ornament! All FREE! Each show is about 20 minutes in duration, and each runs continuously from 6-9pm each night. For more information and to reserve advance tickets, visit RCCM.org or call 585-247-4444.

Holiday Magic is Coming to Our Brockport Store with pony rides, a petting zoo, Santa and more!