Pumpkin Patch Train Rides
Sun, Oct 25 · 10am · Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum, Rush · See tickets
Enjoy a train ride through crisp fall air and beautiful foliage, and visit our "pumpkin patch" where kids can take home a free pumpkin!
Rochester, NY · Weekend edition
Things to do in Rochester, NY this weekend
30 events happening around Rochester, Oct 23–25, 2026, picked from every local listing so you don't have to. Get this every Thursday, free.
Pick of the week
Live Music
Loud, late, and worth it
- House Party: A sweaty love-letter to the 2010s rager.
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30pm · The Montage Music Hall, Rochester · From $17After Dark Presents House Party: A sweaty love-letter to the 2010s rager. Hey, welcome back to the 10s. Sticky red cup in hand. An ill-fitting pleather jacket or cardigan over a…
- Tough Old Bird, Ivy's Home
Sat, Oct 24 · 9pm · The Bug Jar, Rochester · From $12Tough Old Bird was formed by songwriting brothers Matthew and Nathan Corrigan in a rural corner of Western New York. Since releasing 'Gambling Days' in 2016, the band's lineup has…
- Smilo & the Ghost
Sat, Oct 24 · 8pm · Lovin' Cup, Rochester · From $20Price displayed includes the admission + service fees.NOTE - Standing room / dance floor will also be in front of the stage (in the areas marked LCT 1, 2 & 3 on the seating map)…
Eat & Drink
Bring stretchy pants
- Chocolate Mindfulness & Mocktails
Sat, Oct 24 · 3pm · AltBar, Rochester · See ticketsChill out with tasty chocolates and refreshing mocktails while experiencing the easy mindfulness practices.
- Soft & Sweet: Fall in Love Edition
Sun, Oct 25 · 2pm · 629 Kendall Rd, Churchville · See ticketsSlow down. Pour into yourself. Connect with someone you love while enjoying donuts, cider, pumpkins & cozy fall essentials & more!
Family & Kids
Tire them out by 8pm
- Trunk or Treat in Brighton NY
Sat, Oct 24 · 1075 Clover St, Rochester · See tickets
Outdoors & Sports
Touch grass, officially
- RIT Tigers Men's Hockey vs. Rensselaer Polytechnic Engineers Mens…
Sat, Oct 24 · 7:05pm · Gene Polisseni Center, Rochester · See tickets
Arts & Nightlife
Culture, with a cocktail
- Rochester Zombie Hunt 2026 – Zombie Paintball Halloween Adventure
Sat, Oct 24 · 8pm · 150 Air Park Dr, Rochester · From $18Hunt live zombies with glow in the dark paintballs! Rochester's family-friendly zombie paintball Halloween adventure for ages 8+
- Zombie Prom Night
Sat, Oct 24 · 10pm · California Brew Haus, Rochester · From $13Get ready to dance with the undead and make prom night a total scream!
- Cuddle-n- Paint with Ferrets!
Sat, Oct 24 · 2pm · Stony Point Arts | Gallery & Studio, Fairport · See ticketsLearn to create ferret themed art while cuddling ferrets. Support local rescue and be creative Inclusive. Creative. Inspiring. Accessible.