# Things to do in Rochester, NY this weekend (Oct 23–25, 2026)

30 events around Rochester, picked by Thursday Drop. Updated 2026-10-24T19:22:07.779Z. Web version: https://thursdaydrop.io/email/rochester-ny

## Forecast

- Fri: 56°F, Foggy
- Sat: 63°F, Cloudy
- Sun: 67°F, Cloudy

## Pick of the week

- **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! [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/e62990ab51f925cb?m=rochester-ny&c=seo)

## Live Music

- **House Party: A sweaty love-letter to the 2010s rager.**: Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30pm · The Montage Music Hall, Rochester · From $17. After 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… [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/91b76b48cbaa1ee7?m=rochester-ny&c=seo)
- **Tough Old Bird, Ivy's Home**: Sat, Oct 24 · 9pm · The Bug Jar, Rochester · From $12. Tough 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… [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/6166e5787643ad11?m=rochester-ny&c=seo)
- **Smilo & the Ghost**: Sat, Oct 24 · 8pm · Lovin' Cup, Rochester · From $20. Price 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)… [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/77b2ee4a599de5bb?m=rochester-ny&c=seo)

## Eat & Drink

- **Chocolate Mindfulness & Mocktails**: Sat, Oct 24 · 3pm · AltBar, Rochester · See tickets. Chill out with tasty chocolates and refreshing mocktails while experiencing the easy mindfulness practices. [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/d90fdd4befe0c7bc?m=rochester-ny&c=seo)
- **Soft & Sweet: Fall in Love Edition**: Sun, Oct 25 · 2pm · 629 Kendall Rd, Churchville · See tickets. Slow down. Pour into yourself. Connect with someone you love while enjoying donuts, cider, pumpkins & cozy fall essentials & more! [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/3504e80d60ebdb05?m=rochester-ny&c=seo)

## Family & Kids

- **Trunk or Treat in Brighton NY**: Sat, Oct 24 · 1075 Clover St, Rochester · See tickets [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/1cab180e9e7a1368?m=rochester-ny&c=seo)

## Outdoors & Sports

- **RIT Tigers Men's Hockey vs. Rensselaer Polytechnic Engineers Mens…**: Sat, Oct 24 · 7:05pm · Gene Polisseni Center, Rochester · See tickets [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/928b52513c52ad96?m=rochester-ny&c=seo)

## Arts & Nightlife

- **Rochester Zombie Hunt 2026 – Zombie Paintball Halloween Adventure**: Sat, Oct 24 · 8pm · 150 Air Park Dr, Rochester · From $18. Hunt live zombies with glow in the dark paintballs! Rochester's family-friendly zombie paintball Halloween adventure for ages 8+ [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/51a91c2c1f5de37b?m=rochester-ny&c=seo)
- **Zombie Prom Night**: Sat, Oct 24 · 10pm · California Brew Haus, Rochester · From $13. Get ready to dance with the undead and make prom night a total scream! [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/488b6341a492e048?m=rochester-ny&c=seo)
- **Cuddle-n- Paint with Ferrets!**: Sat, Oct 24 · 2pm · Stony Point Arts | Gallery & Studio, Fairport · See tickets. Learn to create ferret themed art while cuddling ferrets. Support local rescue and be creative Inclusive. Creative. Inspiring. Accessible. [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/d4a485d8e6cb5d33?m=rochester-ny&c=seo)

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