Hands-on | Beyond the Nest (Rochester)

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Spark your curiosity at Genesee Country Village & Museum - New York State's largest living history museum! Explore our 19th-century Historic Village, our John L. Wehle Gallery, and our Nature Center with 5+ miles of nature trails. Explore special events, daily historic happenings, kids camps, workshops, and more at www.gcv.org.
1410 Flint Hill Road PO Box 310
Mumford , NY , 14511
Phone: (585) 538-6822
42° 59' 33.594" N, 77° 52' 48.4284" W

New York Museum of Transportation

The New York Museum of Transportation is unique among Western New York's museums. In Rush, just 20 minutes from Rochester, the museum features vintage trolley cars, highway and horse-drawn vehicles, a steam locomotive, several model railroads, photos, exhibits, gallery, and gift shop. Relive holiday memories with the Midtown Plaza Monorail on display! Rides are included with admission on the only electric trolley line in New York State. No reservations needed except for certain special events. Open Sundays only.
6393 East River Rd
W. Henrietta , NY , 14586
Phone: (585) 533-1113
43° 1' 0.2136" N, 77° 42' 35.262" W

Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC)

Immerse yourself in the incredible world of science, history, space, and nature. Follow your curiosity from the depths of our lakes to the edge of the universe. Participate in classes, camps and events for all ages. All at the RMSC Museum & Science Center, the RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, and the RMSC Cumming Nature Center.
657 East Avenue
Rochester , NY , 14607
Phone: 585.271.4320
43° 8' 59.5068" N, 77° 35' 22.632" W

RocVentures Climbing Gym

RocVentures is Rochester’s longest operating indoor climbing gym, offering top roping, bouldering, lead climbing, and ropes challenges. With rental gear and starter classes for beginners, affordable memberships for regulars, and special events for our robust community, RocVentures is a space for climbers of all levels.
1044 University Ave.
Rochester , NY , 14607
Phone: (585) 442-5462
43° 9' 14.3064" N, 77° 34' 23.7972" W

Bach to Rock Penfield Music School

Bach to Rock Penfield is a locally owned music school in Penfield, NY, offering lessons for all ages and skill levels in the Rochester area. We provide private and virtual lessons for all instruments, early childhood classes, band and glee club opportunities, music camps, DJ lessons, music production courses, and MUSE—a program for aspiring singer-songwriters. We also offer on-site homeschooling programs, birthday parties, and more!
2160 Penfield Road Suite 1
Penfield , NY , 14526
Phone: 5853643766
43° 7' 54.9084" N, 77° 26' 34.7676" W

Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures

Experience thrilling adventures at Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures! Located in the heart of Finger Lakes, our outdoor adventure park offers an array of exhilarating activities including ziplining, aerial challenges, and a dedicated Kids Adventure Park. Plan your visit today and create unforgettable memories.
5589 South Hill Road
Canandaigua , NY , 14424
Phone: 585-374-1180
42° 44' 36.6936" N, 77° 25' 12.6876" W

Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards

Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards is a family owned 340 acre working fruit and vegetable farm. Pick your own apples, pumpkins, strawberries, cherries, blueberries, raspberries, & plums. Also has a Community Supported Agriculture Program (CSA)! Pumpkin Fiesta weekends in September and October.
3760 Quaker Road
Gasport , NY , 14067
Phone: 716-772-2211
43° 13' 23.3292" N, 78° 33' 48.9564" W

G and S Orchards

G and S Orchards is a 150-acre real working, full-time family-owned fruit and vegetable farm that specializes in growing high-quality fruit and vegetables with exceptional flavor. Fruits and vegetables grown on the farm are available through the Retail Farm Stand, You Pick, and CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) shares. G and S Orchards offers farm fresh produce spring through fall available at the farm stand. G and S Orchards' mission is to operate a diverse, self-sufficient and profitable farm by growing and marketing the highest quality produce. Gary and Stephanie strive to maintain fair and reasonable pricing as well as provide a positive and educational experience for their customers.
825 Atlantic Avenue (Route 286)
Walworth , NY , 14568
Phone: (315) 524-3823
43° 9' 55.5876" N, 77° 20' 18.5928" W

Location:

115 South Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14604
United States

Phone:

(585) 428-8150

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-271-5920

Alternative Process: Kallitype

Dates: 
03/15/2025
Time: 
10:00AM - 2:00PM

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Blacksmithing Date Night: Bottle Opener

Dates: 
03/15/2025
Time: 
6pm - 10pm

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Blacksmithing Date Night: Cheese Knife

Dates: 
02/21/2025
Time: 
6pm - 10pm

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Blacksmithing Date Night: Rose

Dates: 
02/08/2025
Time: 
6pm - 10pm

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Blacksmithing Date Night: Rose

Dates: 
02/15/2025
Time: 
6pm - 10pm

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Blacksmithing Date Night: Rose

Dates: 
03/22/2025
Time: 
6pm - 10pm

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

BLACKSMITHING SAMPLER: Drawer Handle

Dates: 
02/11/2025
Time: 
6pm - 9:30pm

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

BLACKSMITHING SAMPLER: Fire Poker

Dates: 
03/11/2025
Time: 
6pm - 9:30pm

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

BLACKSMITHING SAMPLER: Kiridashi

Dates: 
03/21/2025
Time: 
6pm - 9:30pm

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

BLACKSMITHING SAMPLER: S Hook

Dates: 
02/28/2025
Time: 
6pm - 9:30pm

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

BLACKSMITHING SAMPLER: Shamrock

Dates: 
03/16/2025
Time: 
9AM - 12PM

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Blacksmithing Workshop: Hand Tools

Dates: 
03/23/2025
Time: 
9AM - 5PM

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Blacksmithing Workshop: Simple Knife

Dates: 
02/09/2025
Time: 
9AM - 5PM

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-271-5920

Darkroom: Developing Black and White Film - March

Dates: 
03/18/2025
Time: 
6:30PM - 9:00PM

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-244-1730

Drawing from Memory

Dates: 
03/06/2025
03/13/2025
03/20/2025
Time: 
7:00PM - 8:00PM

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-244-1730

Drypoint Etching

Dates: 
02/22/2025
Time: 
1:00PM - 4:00PM

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-244-1730

Encaustic Monotypes

Dates: 
03/10/2025
Time: 
6:00PM - 9:00PM

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-244-1730

Exploring Encaustics

Dates: 
02/24/2025
Time: 
1:00PM - 3:30PM

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Family Glass Fusing Workshop: Easter Plate

Dates: 
04/13/2025
Time: 
9am - 12pm

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Family Glass Fusing Workshop: Sun Catchers

Dates: 
03/16/2025
Time: 
9am - 12pm

Location:

34 Elton Street in Rochester's Neighborhood of the Arts
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

5857375858

Flamework Critters and Creatures

Dates: 
12/10/2026
Time: 
6:00

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-244-1730

Folded Paper Books

Dates: 
03/04/2025
Time: 
6:00PM - 8:00PM

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-244-1730

Gelli Plate Printing

Dates: 
03/19/2025
Time: 
6:00PM - 8:30PM

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Glass Beadmaking Sampler: Plant Stake

Dates: 
03/22/2025
Time: 
9:00am - 12:00pm

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

GLASS BEADMAKING SPECIALTY SAMPLER: Fantastic Fruits

Dates: 
03/22/2025
Time: 
2:00pm - 5:00pm

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

GLASS BEADMAKING WORKSHOP

Dates: 
04/26/2025
Time: 
9AM - 5PM

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

GLASS BEADMAKING WORKSHOP

Dates: 
02/22/2025
Time: 
9AM - 5PM

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

GLASS FLAME WORKSHOP

Dates: 
03/29/2025
Time: 
9AM - 5PM

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Glass Flameworking Date Night

Dates: 
02/08/2025
Time: 
3PM - 7PM

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Glass Flameworking Date Night

Dates: 
05/04/2025
Time: 
2PM - 6PM

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Glass Flameworking Sampler

Dates: 
05/04/2025
Time: 
9AM - 12PM

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Glass Flameworking Sampler

Dates: 
03/08/2025
Time: 
9AM - 12PM

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Glass Flameworking Specialty Sampler: Easter Eggs

Dates: 
04/05/2025
Time: 
9am - 1pm

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Glass Fusing Date Night: Easter Plate

Dates: 
04/12/2025
Time: 
2pm - 5pm

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Glass Fusing Date Night: Heart Plate

Dates: 
02/15/2025
Time: 
2pm - 5pm

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Glass Fusing Date Night: Valentine Plate

Dates: 
02/14/2025
Time: 
6pm - 9pm

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Glass Fusing Sampler: Bubble Plate

Dates: 
02/15/2025
Time: 
9am - 12pm

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Glass Fusing Sampler: Plant Stakes

Dates: 
04/12/2025
Time: 
9am - 12pm

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Glass Fusing Sampler: St. Patrick's Day Plate

Dates: 
03/15/2025
Time: 
9am - 12pm

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

GMAW (MIG) Welding Workshop

Dates: 
04/26/2025
Time: 
8am - 4pm

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

GTAW (TIG) Welding Workshop

Dates: 
02/22/2025
Time: 
8am - 4pm

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

GTAW (TIG) Welding Workshop

Dates: 
06/28/2025
Time: 
8am - 4pm

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-244-1730

Inky Business

Dates: 
03/23/2025
Time: 
1:00PM - 4:00PM

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-244-1730

Intermediate Pastel Painting

Dates: 
03/05/2025
Time: 
10:00AM - 12:30PM

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-271-5920

Intro to Adobe Photoshop

Dates: 
02/13/2025
Time: 
6:30PM - 8:30PM

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-244-1730

Intro to Hand Papermaking

Dates: 
03/05/2025
Time: 
6:00PM - 8:00PM

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-244-1730

Intro to Linoleum Block Printing

Dates: 
03/13/2025
Time: 
6:00PM - 8:30PM

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-244-1730

Intro to Screen Printing

Dates: 
03/04/2025
Time: 
6:00PM - 8:30PM

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-271-5920

Introduction to Audio Engineering

Dates: 
02/20/2025
Time: 
6:30PM - 8:30PM

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-244-1730

Japanese Side Stitch

Dates: 
03/23/2025
Time: 
1:00PM - 4:00PM

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Jewelry Date Night: Chainmaille

Dates: 
02/21/2025
Time: 
6:00 - 9:00 PM

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Jewelry Date Night: Chainmaille

Dates: 
04/26/2025
Time: 
2:00-5:00 PM

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Jewelry Sampler: Chainmaille

Dates: 
03/29/2025
Time: 
2:00-5:00 PM

Organization:

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

Kickoff May Father/Son Weekend at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
05/09/2025
05/10/2025
05/11/2025
Time: 
5:00PM

Organization:

Location:

2300 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14618
United States

Phone:

585-784-5300

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-244-1730

Letterpress Notepads

Dates: 
03/09/2025
Time: 
1:00PM - 4:00PM

Organization:

Location:

3247 Rush Mendon Road
Honeoye Falls , NY, 14472
United States

Phone:

585-624-7777

Maple Boil Social

Dates: 
02/17/2025
Time: 
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-271-5183

March Friday Fling!

Dates: 
03/14/2025
Time: 
6:00PM - 9:00PM

Organization:

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

May Father/Son Weekend 1 at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
05/16/2025
05/17/2025
05/18/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Organization:

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

May Father/Son Weekend 2 at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
05/23/2025
05/24/2025
05/25/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Location:

345 Yonge St
Toronto, ON, M5B 2K3
Canada

Phone:

4169795086

Performance Enrichment Program

Dates: 
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
07/09/2025
Time: 
All Day

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-271-5920

Picturing Home

Dates: 
02/11/2025
Time: 
6:30PM - 8:30PM

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-244-1730

queering space

Dates: 
02/15/2025
03/15/2025
04/19/2025
Time: 
1:00PM - 3:00PM

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-244-1730

Relief Printing

Dates: 
02/21/2025
Time: 
1:00PM - 3:00PM

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-244-1730

RISO 101 - February

Dates: 
02/16/2025
Time: 
1:00PM - 4:00PM

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-244-1730

RISO 101 - March

Dates: 
03/29/2025
Time: 
1:00PM - 4:00PM

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-271-5920

Scanning Negatives & Slides

Dates: 
03/24/2025
Time: 
6:30PM - 8:30PM

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

SMAW (STICK) Welding Workshop

Dates: 
03/29/2025
Time: 
8am - 4pm

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-271-5920

Stay Retro - Evening Session

Dates: 
02/27/2025
Time: 
6:30PM - 9:00PM

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-271-5920

Stay Retro - Morning Session

Dates: 
02/27/2025
Time: 
10:00AM - 12:30PM

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-244-1730

The Art of Ink: Pen and Brush Techniques

Dates: 
02/13/2025
Time: 
6:00PM - 8:30PM

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-244-1730

Trace Monotypes

Dates: 
03/08/2025
Time: 
1:00PM - 4:00PM

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-244-1730

Valentine's Friday Fling: Book Arts

Dates: 
02/14/2025
Time: 
6:00PM - 9:00PM

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-244-1730

Vandercook Refresher Class

Dates: 
03/16/2025
Time: 
1:00PM - 4:00PM

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Welded Metal Sculpture Date Night

Dates: 
04/04/2025
Time: 
6PM - 10PM

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Welded Metal Sculpture Date Night

Dates: 
04/18/2025
Time: 
6PM - 10PM

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Welded Metal Sculpture Date Night

Dates: 
05/16/2025
Time: 
6PM - 10PM

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Welded Metal Sculpture Date Night

Dates: 
06/07/2025
Time: 
6PM - 10PM

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Welded Metal Sculpture Date Night

Dates: 
06/20/2025
Time: 
6PM - 10PM

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Welded Metal Sculpture Date Night

Dates: 
02/14/2025
Time: 
6PM - 10PM

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Welded Metal Sculpture Date Night

Dates: 
03/08/2025
Time: 
6PM - 10PM

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Welded Metal Sculpture Date Night

Dates: 
03/14/2025
Time: 
6PM - 10PM

Organization:

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Welded Metal Sculpture Workshop

Dates: 
02/22/2025
Time: 
8AM - 4PM

Organization:

Old Fort Niagara

Location:

102 Morrow Plaza
Youngstown, NY, 14174
United States

Phone:

716-745-7611

Winter Warriors

Dates: 
02/15/2025
Time: 
10:00AM - 4:00PM

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-271-5920

Winter Waterfalls

Dates: 
02/15/2025
Time: 
10:00AM - 1:00PM

Organization:

Location:

713 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-2271-5920