Things to do this weekend in and around Rochester
Things to do this weekend in and around Rochester
Friendly fun in Rochester for November 6–8, 2026
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Friday, November 6, 2026
Start the weekend with an exciting adventure at RPO: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark - In Concert, featuring the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra performing John Williams’ celebrated score live with the film. Families can also enjoy the high-energy antics of The Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show, meet talented rescue dogs, and watch amazing tricks. History-loving families can head to French Heritage Days at Old Fort Niagara, taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For an evening of theater, TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at Geva offers a darkly comic story about family, rivalry, and fate.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Saturday is packed with family-friendly discoveries, beginning with the free Rochester Children and Teens Book Festival 2026 at Monroe Community College from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., where children can meet authors and illustrators, enjoy crafts, and celebrate books. At Genesee Country Village and Museum, Holiday Market & Preparing for Winter combines seasonal shopping with a glimpse at how families prepared for winter in the 19th century. Young skaters can build confidence during Skating 101 Program at Tim Hortons Iceplex, while budding climbers can try Guided Session at RocVentures Climbing Gym. For a starlit finale, Stars with Carl at RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium offers a live tour of the night sky.
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Make Sunday memorable with Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party, a magical Rochester City Ballet celebration featuring the Sugar Plum Fairy and friends, with seatings at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Families can honor service members at Military Appreciation Day - Seneca Park Zoo, happening from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Little adventurers can enjoy Family Night at RocVentures Climbing Gym from 4 to 7 p.m., with climbing, equipment rental, and orientation included in the family-friendly offer. There is also time for a seasonal stroll during the continuing Holiday Market & Preparing for Winter weekend at Genesee Country Village and Museum, where festive finds and historic traditions await.