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, October 9-11, 2026: Shows, culture, recreation, festivals, sporting events, concerts, and more!

(Scroll down for full list of weekend activities.)

Live Jazz Featuring Jaesic Wade & Ben Miller - Rochester. Enjoy an evening of live jazz at Flight Wine Bar with wine, craft beer, and small plates.
Opening Reception for Fault Lines: Jude Lewis and Stefan Zolle - Rochester. See a joint exhibition exploring geological events and human experience at Nazareth University Arts Center.
Laser Elton John - Rochester. Experience Elton John’s music in a colorful laser-light presentation at the Strasenburgh Planetarium.
Scenic River and Canal Cruise aboard Riverie - October 8-10 - Rochester. Cruise the Genesee River and Erie Canal while hearing live narration about the region’s waterways.
Erie Canal Lock 32 Cruise aboard Sam Patch - October 9-11 - Pittsford. Travel through a working canal lock and learn about the engineering history of the Erie Canal.
Geva Theatre Presents A Chorus Line - September 9-October 11 - Rochester. Follow professional dancers as they compete for places in a Broadway chorus.
Wayne County’s Annual Apple Tasting Tour - October 1-31 - Lyons and locations throughout Wayne County. Sample different apple varieties, follow the passport trail, and play Apple Jumble for prizes.

Laser Dark Side of the Moon - Rochester. Hear Pink Floyd’s classic album paired with an immersive laser-light show at the planetarium.
Laser Stranger Things - Rochester. Enter the upside-down through ’80s music and vibrant laser effects inspired by the hit series.
Cider and Donuts Cruise aboard Riverie - October 10-11 - Rochester. Enjoy apple cider and donuts while cruising the Genesee River and Erie Canal.
Lunch and Scenic River and Canal Cruise aboard Riverie - Rochester. Relax on a narrated cruise past Genesee Valley Park and onto the Erie Canal, with lunch available as an option.
Sunset and Skyline Cruise aboard Riverie - Rochester. Watch the autumn sunset, listen to yacht rock, and see Rochester’s illuminated skyline from the water.
Wool Spinning Workshop - Mumford. Learn to spin wool with drop spindles and take home your spindle and wool roving.
Sausage Making Workshop - Mumford. Practice historic sausage-making techniques in an 1850s farm kitchen and take home your finished links.
Welcome Sign Painting Class - Rochester. Create a painted welcome sign with cutouts and supplies provided during this hands-on class.

Laser Elton John Matinee - Rochester. Enjoy Elton John’s biggest songs in a colorful laser presentation designed for a Sunday afternoon.
Lunch and Erie Canal Lock 32 Cruise aboard Sam Patch - Pittsford. Cruise through Lock 32 with live narration and an optional lunch along the historic canal.
OFC’s Broadway in Brighton Presents Hairspray - September 24-October 11 - Rochester. Follow Tracy Turnblad’s dream to dance in this energetic, Tony Award-winning musical.
Super Human: Power of Technology Traveling Exhibit - October 2, 2026-May 2, 2027 - Rochester. Test hands-on exhibits that explore how technology and human ingenuity can extend physical potential.
Science Stadium - Buffalo. Explore an interactive exhibit where science and sports meet through partnerships with Buffalo professional teams.
Pick Your Own Apples at Hurd Orchards - October 7-10 - Holley. Pick heirloom, organic, and traditional apples, with fall raspberries and Saturday offerings from the historic Apple Barn.
Laser Stranger Things - Rochester. Experience the show’s retro music and atmosphere in a laser-light presentation beneath the planetarium dome.

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