What's Happening this Weekend in and around Rochester, NY

BeyondTheNest.com presents its calendar of things to do this weekend in and around Rochester, July 3, 2026 to July 5, 2026: Shows, culture, recreation, festivals, sporting events, concerts, and more!

(Scroll down for full list of weekend activities.)

Edward Steichen and the Garden - George Eastman Museum, Rochester - Explore how Steichen connected art, nature, and creativity through photography and gardening.
Picturing Equality: The Lambda Network at Kodak - George Eastman Museum, Rochester - Learn how Kodak’s LGBTQ employee group helped reshape corporate culture and benefits.
Animals of the Americas Weekend - Seneca Park Zoo, Rochester - Spend the day with keeper chats, animal enrichment, and interactive activities throughout the zoo.
Destination Dinosaur - The Buffalo Zoo, Buffalo - Walk the dinosaur trail, see animatronic creatures, and join the fossil dig fun.
Unearth a Story Summer Reading - Penfield Public Library, Penfield - Enjoy summer reading, special events, and prizes for all ages.
Free Admission for Active Duty Military and Their Families - RMSC, Rochester - Qualified military families can visit the museum’s locations at no cost during the program period.

Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden - Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester - See the first retrospective of John Rhoden’s sculpture and discover his artistic range.
The Hikers - Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester - Watch Rashid Johnson’s seven-minute video about recognition, connection, and platonic love.
Desire and Abundance: American Culture and Still Life - Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester - View still-life works that reflect everyday objects and hidden meanings.
Scenic River and Canal Cruise aboard Riverie - Rochester - Cruise the Genesee River and Erie Canal with live narration and skyline views.
Erie Canal Lock 32 Cruise aboard Sam Patch - Pittsford - Travel the historic Erie Canal, pass through a working lock, and relax on the water.
Free RPO in Perinton - Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Patron Services Center, Rochester - Hear live summer concert music at the Center Stage Summer Concert Series.

Family Passes at RocVentures Climbing Gym - Rochester - Bring the family climbing for an affordable Sunday evening outing.
Going for Baroque - Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester - Enjoy short Sunday organ mini-recitals performed by Eastman students and professional musicians.
Sunday Narrated Afternoon Lock Cruise with Live Music - Colonial Belle, Fairport - Take a narrated canal cruise with live music, locking through Lock E32 and back.
Lunch and Erie Canal Lock 32 Cruise aboard Sam Patch - Pittsford - Enjoy a narrated Erie Canal cruise with an optional lunch aboard.
Military Appreciation Day - New York Museum of Transportation, West Henrietta - Active-duty military and veterans receive half-price admission and can join a scavenger hunt.
Animals of the Americas Weekend - Seneca Park Zoo, Rochester - Continue the weekend celebration with activities, keeper chats, and animal experiences.
Free Admission for Active Duty Military and Their Families - RMSC, Rochester - Military families can visit the science center locations free of charge.

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