What can photographs tell us about our lives today, the traditions of our past, and the world we want to create? Which stories, emotions, details, secrets, and meanings lie just outside frame of the photograph?
The Wayne County annual Apple Tasting Tour runs October 1-31 each year and is packed with options for visiting and celebrating the apple! On-line passport with trivia is on our downloadable app. This year features eleven locations, each unique, as is the taste and texture of apples. Find letters along the trail and play Apple Jumble, solve the Jumble to be eligible to win prizes. With so many places and options, U Pick your stops, U Pick the Way!
September 19 - October 25, 2026: There is a reason you VOTED Stokoe Farms the area's favorite farm! With 40+ Activities, Hayrides, Pumpkins, the areas Largest Petting Zoo, Candy Cannon, The Canine Spectacular, and Special Events, a day at the farm is a matchless experience! Made-on-the-farm apple cider donuts, kettle corn, and homemade fudge with real local butter...plus pick your perfect pumpkin. Stop by 'The Old Barn Grill' or our Lemonade Wagon for a snack! Plan to spend the day and stay for the Candy Cannon Candy Launch at 4:30 pm. Children two and under are FREE and do not need a ticket. Check Calendar of Events for times, dates, and pricing.
October 2, 2026–May 2, 2027: Rochester Museum & Science Center brings families face-to-face with the incredible technology pushing the limits of human potential. Using inspiration from the natural world and human ingenuity, Super Human invites you to test your own limits as you run, sense, and navigate. Every exhibit is hands-on, many are full-body, and all of them ask the same question: what happens when technology meets the human body?
The Iceplex Skating 101 Program provides an excellent opportunity to learn a new skill while staying active during the fall. This program is an ideal starting point for those interested in ice hockey, figure skating, or recreational skating.
Figure skating 101 is an introduction to the sport of figure skating, participants will build upon the fundamental skills learned in the Skating 101 program. Participants receive expert instruction in the essential aspects of figure skating, including footwork, mastering edges, spinning, and jumping—all guided by a meticulously crafted curriculum endorsed by the United Skates Figure Skating Association
Step back in time as you cruise along the historic Erie Canal. Live narration brings to life the bold vision that transformed a hare-brained idea into an engineering marvel that opened the American West. Travel through a working lock, soak in the scenery, and relax as history unfolds around you.
Step back in time as you cruise along the historic Erie Canal. Live narration brings to life the bold vision that transformed a hare-brained idea into an engineering marvel that opened the American West. Travel through a working lock, soak in the scenery, and relax as history unfolds around you. Lunch is optional.
Savor the lush landscapes of the Genesee River as you cruise south past the University of Rochester, through Genesee Valley Park, and onto the Erie Canal. As you relax on the water, live narration will reveal the stories of how these historic waterways shaped our community. Your journey ends with a spectacular view of Rochester’s skyline as you’ve never seen it before.
Pumpkin Olympics running all 3 days from 11am-5pm. Kids and families will have fun joining in on the fun at the Pumpkin Farm Olympic games. On Stage in the activities building is Checkers the Inventor Live which includes comedy, fun games, juggling, and more! Live Music at the Witches Brew; plus all other attractions are open. You and your family will enjoy: Tractor Hayride, Pick-Your Pumpkin Patch, Amusement rides, Corn Maze, Boo Barn, BIG Oak Express Train Ride, and MORE. Visit the website to get all the details including the schedule of special events.
Weekdays are quieter and admission is FREE at The Great Pumpkin Farm, M-F! You'll have the pick of the pumpkins in the pumpkin patch, visit with the animals in our petting zoo, enjoy the playground and hay maze and visit our bakery for snacks. It's a great way to spend the day!
Science and sports COLLIDE in this all-new exhibit at the Buffalo Museum of Science, presented in partnership with the Buffalo Bills, Sabres and Bandits! Open daily.
