Presenting the 127th edition in 2025, the Rochester Lilac Festival is the largest free festival of its kind. Held in Highland Park, a Frederick Law Olmstead-designed park. Beginning on Mother’s Day weekend each May,the Rochester Lilac Festival is more than just a celebration of flowers—it’s an experience like no other! With over 80 bands, from national touring acts to talented regional performers, there’s non-stop entertainment. Beyond the music, the festival is packed with incredible attractions, including a diverse selection of food vendors, the Lilac 5K/10K and Donut Dash, the vibrant Lilac Parade, guided walking tours, a bustling farmers market, and the award-winning Art in the Park art show. The RLF is proud to offer unique experiences like the Sensory Space, the Zero Proof Social Club, and Seniors’ Day, ensuring fun for all ages.

The Rochester Red Wings are family-friendly baseball at its finest! Join us for this homestand as your Red Wings take on the Durham Bulls!

Ready to introduce your kids to the exciting world of climbing? Our staff belay service is perfect for first-timers or those who just want a quick, staff-guided adventure. In this one-hour session, we'll make sure the focus is on getting the kids climbing and, most importantly, having a blast! Let's make their first climbing experience a memorable one!

The Levine Center to End Hate and acclaimed Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra trumpeter Herb Smith present the second Concert to End Hate—a unique musical and spoken word event designed to highlight a diverse variety of voices and exquisite music to uplift and unify the community! This celebratory, community-wide gathering will showcase music as a vehicle for compassion, understanding, and resilience. Join us Saturday, May 17th, 2025 | 8:00 - 9:30PM. **Location provided within 48 hours of event.**

Enjoy a cruise with live music aboard the Colonial Belle with, or without the dinner package! Cruise departs from Fairport up and down through Lock E32 in Pittsford and back to Fairport. Enjoy a beautiful Erie Canal sunset while we cruise.

Goat Yoga at the farm is BACK! Downward Dog…More like Downward Goat! Classes will be a slow flow style yoga class filled with poses that maximize your opportunity to interact with the goats. This class will make you leave any b-a-a-d vibes behind and embrace your inner G.O.A.T. Select Saturday and Sundays in May-June.

Shelter Helpers is a fun in-person program for students seeking opportunities to help animals in their community. Perfect for young animal lovers (8-12 years old), Shelter Helpers will work with a small group of their peers and a Humane Educator to complete various projects around the shelter.

Family Night is every Sunday after 4PM! Bring your family climbing for just $15 per pass (regularly $25 for youth and $28 for adults). To participate, at least one parent must purchase a pass or be a current member. Each pass includes rental shoes, harness, and an Auto Belay and Bouldering orientation. The offer is limited to 4 passes per family (e.g., 1 parent with 2 kids or 2 parents with 2 kids).

A scrumptious brunch cooked up by Princess Tiana along with her friends Belle, Ariel and Rapunzel, perfect for families of young princes and princesses. The celebration will begin with guests taking their seats throughout the enchanted farmyard until the brunch buffet is served.