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 ways to kick off the weekend, from cheering on the Rochester Red Wings vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Sept 7 & 9-13, 2026 to enjoying a sunset outing on the Live Music Cruise Aboard Riverie. Families can also plan for a playful evening at the Enchanted Pumpkin Trail at the Buffalo Zoo! or a night out at Blackfriars Theatre presents EUREKA DAY, and older kids may enjoy trying out Auditions for The Outsiders.

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Saturday offers a wonderful mix of adventure and creativity, including the hands-on Dyeing Yarn Workshop, the imagination-filled Performance: Wonderland - The Musical at OFC Creations, and the spectacular Laser Dark Side of the Moon at RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium. If your crew likes the water, the Lunch and Erie Canal Lock 32 Cruise Aboard Sam Patch - Pittsford, NY and the Cider & Donuts Cruise Aboard Sam Patch - Pittsford, NY make Saturday feel especially festive.

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Sunday keeps the weekend energy going with family-friendly picks like the Kids’ Cruise Aboard Sam Patch, the scenic Scenic River and Canal Cruise Aboard Riverie, and more baseball fun at the Rochester Red Wings vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Sept 7 & 9-13, 2026. You can also make it a sweet outing with the Cider & Donuts Cruise Aboard Riverie - Corn Hill Landing or head out for animal encounters on the Safari Tours At Hidden Valley Animal Adventure!.