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Visit Rochester staff share the inside scoop on Rochester and the Finger Lakes region.

Halloween Events in Rochester

Check out the spooky, fun and family-friendly Halloween events happening this year in Rochester, NY. Halloween Fun for All Ages HALLOWEENFEST Fridays and Saturdays, October 4-26 | Lincoln Hill Farms PUMPKINS IN THE PARK October 26 | Yellow Jacket Racing SENECA PARK ZOO: SPOOKTACULAR October…

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U-Pick Apples and Farm Stands in Rochester

Apple picking is one of our favorite fall traditions! Plan a trip to one of these Rochester area apple farms or farm stands during your next visit to Rochester, NY. U-Pick Apple Farms in Rochester, NY Wickham Farms, 1315 Sweets Corners Rd, Penfield, NY 14526 Long Acre Farms, 1342 Eddy Rd…

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Things To Do in Rochester, NY This October

Get ready to take advantage of all that Rochester, NY has to offer this October. Check out this list of just some of the special events and activities happening in the area. FALL FESTIVAL & AMAZING MAIZE MAZE Through October 26 | Long Acre Farms HARVEST FEST Through October 27 | Stokoe Farms FALL…

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Guide To The 2024 Rochester Fringe Festival

Since its inaugural year in 2012, the Rochester Fringe Festival has become one of the fastest-growing and most-attended fringe festivals in the U.S. and the largest multi-arts festival in New York State. The Rochester Fringe Festival is a 12-day, all-out, no-holds-barred, multi-disciplinary visual…

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Things To Do in Rochester, NY This September

Who says the end of summer means the end of the fun festival season? Rochester is full of festivals, special events, and activities as we transition into fall. Check out this list of just some of the events and activities happening in the area when you visit Rochester and the Finger Lakes this…

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Taste the Flavors of Fall in Rochester

The air is crisp, and menus have flipped to highlight both classic autumn flavors, as well as offerings with an innovative twist. With cider and donuts at the forefront of the season, Rochester offers plenty of spots to enjoy fall flavors while diving into seasonal activities. Or, if a craft…

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Things to Do This Fall in Rochester, NY

Rochester, NY is filled with festive activities that will help you make the most of the fall season. Check out this list of things to do and to add to your autumn bucket list. PICK A PUMPKIN Long Acre Farms | Stokoe Farms | Wickham Farms SEE THE CHANGING COLORS AT A LOCAL PARK Cumming Nature…

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Dining with a View

When you’re looking to enjoy the flavors of a great meal or cocktail in a gorgeous setting, you’ll certainly find what you seek in Rochester. From rooftop restaurants and lounges that offer sweeping views of the city skyline, to eateries that overlook the rivers, falls and canals that flow through…

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Things To Do in Rochester, NY This August

Photo credit: Hector Pagan Make the final days of summer memorable when you visit Rochester and the Finger Lakes this August! Check out this list of some of the special events and activities happening in the area this month. PUERTO RICAN FESTIVAL August 1-3 | Parcel 5 POLISH ARTS FESTIVAL August…

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