Things to do this weekend in and around Rochester

Friendly fun in Rochester for Friday, September 11, 2026 through Sunday, September 13, 2026.

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Friday, September 11, 2026

Friday is packed with easy family fun, whether your crew wants to head out on the water with Scenic River and Canal Cruise Aboard Riverie, enjoy an evening of live entertainment on Live Music Cruise Aboard Riverie, settle in for a playful theater outing at Performance: Wonderland - The Musical at OFC Creations, or catch the baseball excitement of Rochester Red Wings vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Sept 7 & 9-13, 2026. If your family loves a little comedy with a bigger conversation, Blackfriars Theatre presents EUREKA DAY is also on the weekend lineup.

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Saturday brings lots of choices for an all-day adventure, from animal encounters at Safari Tours At Hidden Valley Animal Adventure! to a kid-approved outing on the water with Kids’ Cruise Aboard Sam Patch. Creative families can try hands-on fun at Dyeing Yarn Workshop or Printmaking Workshop, while science lovers can head to the planetarium for Laser Dark Side of the Moon at RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium.

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Sunday is a wonderful day to wind down with one more outing, like the sweetly seasonal Cider & Donuts Cruise Aboard Sam Patch - Pittsford, NY, the scenic Cider & Donuts Cruise Aboard Riverie - Corn Hill Landing, or another relaxing ride on Lunch and Scenic River and Canal Cruise Aboard Riverie. Families looking for lively indoor fun can also check out Guided Climbing at RocVentures Climbing Gym or join the spooky-fun glow of Enchanted Pumpkin Trail at the Buffalo Zoo!.