The Rochester Red Wings are family-friendly baseball at its finest! Join us at ESL Ballpark as your Red Wings take on the Charlotte Knights! Game details for dates, times, and promotions are in the description.

Enjoy some of Rochester’s favorite local musicians performing live aboard Riverie. Cruise the scenic Genesee River and historic Erie Canal and soak in the sunset as you are serenaded. Culminate the evening with a spectacular view of the Rochester skyline as you’ve never seen it before.

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.

As part of Blue Star Museums, the RMSC is extending its gratitude to those currently serving in the United States Military and up to five of their family members, by offering free admission to all three of its locations from Armed Forces Day, May 16, 2026, through Labor Day, September 7, 2026. Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), DD Form 1173-1 ID card or the Next Generation Uniformed Services (Real) ID card for entrance into a participating Blue Star Museum.

Contribute to a citizen science project and help us better understand the biodiversity found at the Cumming Nature Center!

View the amazing Perseid Meteor Shower from the dark skies at the RMSC Cumming Nature Center! This is a family-friendly event!

Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. With over 200 million records sold, a shelf full of Grammys, and an army of fans, Taylor Swift is an inspiration for generations. Laser Taylor Swift: Remixed takes her biggest hits and brings them to life in dazzling laser light. Song selection and order are randomly chosen for each show - no two shows are alike!

Savor the sunset and enjoy a complimentary beverage on our evening Riverie cruise. With yacht rock playing in the background, journey on the Genesee south past the University of Rochester, through Genesee Valley Park, and onto the Erie Canal. Glide beneath a graceful Frederick Law Olmsted–designed arch bridge and watch for great blue herons and other birdlife along the way. Your journey ends with a spectacular view of Rochester’s lighted skyline reflecting on the river.

Saturday, August 15, 2026, 10:00 - 12:00: Walk at the BANC Nature Sanctuary, 301 Railroad Mills Road, Pittsford: Did you ever wonder how Interrupted fern was interrupted, and why Sensitive fern is so sensitive? Naturalists Carol and David Southby will take us for a summer morning stroll through the serene, shaded woodland trails of the BANC sanctuary to help answer these questions, and to find out more about beautiful and fascinating ferns.

Calling ALL Princesses! Picture this: You, decked out in your finest tiara and ball gown, sipping on a refreshment as you cruise along the tranquil waters of the Erie Canal aboard the elegant Colonial Belle. This isn't just any brunch cruise - this is a princess-themed extravaganza fit for royalty. From the moment you step on board, you'll be greeted with regal flair and treated like the queen that you are. Enjoy a decadent buffet spread fit for a monarch, complete with French Toast, fresh fruit, chef-made muffins and more. As you dine in style, take in the stunning views of the surrounding landscape while basking in the warm sun on the open-air deck. Why settle for an ordinary brunch outing when you can set sail on a whimsical adventure with Princess Ariel, Princess Belle and Queen Elsa? Grab your crown and let's make some royal memories aboard the Colonial Belle!

Going for Baroque is a weekly series of mini-recitals at the Memorial Art Gallery, offered each Sunday at 1:30 PM and again at 3:00 PM. It offers the opportunity for students from the Eastman School of Music to perform alongside professional musicians on the Italian Baroque organ on the second floor of the museum. The 25-minute mini-recital is included with museum admission.

It's a LEGO® experience for all age groups! Visitors can build their own limited edition miniature of the museum's 1926 International stake body truck. Creative works by members of the Rochester LEGO Users Group will be on display as well. It's all happening Sunday, August 16, 2026.  Open to ages 8 and older. Reservations are required: www.nymtmuseum.org/truckbuild

Join us for an afternoon of poetry, conversation, and community at Gell’s historic lodge. Bring a poem, a story, a rant, a rhyme—or simply bring yourself and enjoy the company. If you’d like, bring a favorite dish to share, but your presence is contribution enough.

See what mornings look like at the Zoo! Have you ever wanted to see a lion’s morning routine? Then this tour is for you! Come wake up with the zoo for a guided golf cart tour and experience the zoo as the animals are starting their day. This tour is 90-minutes long and you'll learn about the animals that call the Seneca Park Zoo home.