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A sales and marketing organization with initiatives to attract conventions, meetings, group tourism and leisure visitors to the Greater Rochester area. As the official tourism promotional agency for the community, Visit Rochester looks to area businesses as partners in marketing the community for tourism and economic development.

09/03/2026

Checking in from the southern shore of beautiful Lake Ontario. ❣️

Did you know that Lake Ontario’s name has roots in the indigenous languages and cultures of our region?

The word “Ontario” comes from the Iroquoian word “oniatarí:io,” which means “lake of shining waters,” which if you ask us is the perfect way to describe our Great Lake.

Source: Center For Great Lakes Literacy



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Welcome to your weekend lineup: Labor Day edition. ✨With GCV&M’s Hop Harvest Festival, special events at local museums, ...
09/02/2026

Welcome to your weekend lineup: Labor Day edition. ✨

With GCV&M’s Hop Harvest Festival, special events at local museums, live music experiences, Labor Day festivities, and so much more, ROC is keeping you booked and busy this long weekend.

Let us know your weekend plans in the comments and check out the link below to explore more upcoming events.

https://www.visitrochester.com/events/

*Event details subject to change. Please contact individual event organizers for the latest information.*

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September in Rochester brings you the incredible Rochester Fringe Festival, the beginning of can’t-miss fall festivities...
09/02/2026

September in Rochester brings you the incredible Rochester Fringe Festival, the beginning of can’t-miss fall festivities, Casa Larga’s Purple Foot Festival, special events at local museums, and so much more. 🤩

What’s your favorite thing about September in ROC? Let us know in the comments and visit the link below to explore even more things to do!

https://www.visitrochester.com/blog/post/things-to-do-in-rochester-ny-this-september/

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09/02/2026

One of the top planetariums in the country, the Strasenburgh Planetarium has been bringing the wonders of outer space right to Downtown Rochester since it opened its doors in 1968. 💫🔭

Located on Rochester Museum & Science Center’s campus, the planetarium offers a 65-foot Star Theatre Dome used to display daily star shows, musical laser experiences, as well as various special events and exhibitions.

Upcoming shows to have on your radar include

🌙 Resolution: A Cinephonic Rhapsody for the Soul
🌙 Moon Joy: To the Moon with Artemis II
🌙 Space: The New Frontier
🌙 Hubble’s Immersive Universe
🌙 Planet Spectacular
🌙 Messengers of Time & Space

Have you checked out the Strasenburgh Planetarium yet? Let us know in the comments!

🎥: Rochester Museum & Science Ctr



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Welcome to Rochester, college students! 🎉 Whether you're moving in for the first time or coming back for another year, w...
08/27/2026

Welcome to Rochester, college students! 🎉 Whether you're moving in for the first time or coming back for another year, we're proud to have you call our city your new home away from home.

Follow along with Visit Rochester for the inside scoop on things to do, where to eat, upcoming events, and all the hidden gems that make this city special.

Find student offers and discounts to Rochester experiences and attractions: https://www.visitrochester.com/students-in-rochester-ny/

We think you're going to love it here. 💛

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Your forecast for this weekend in Rochester: sunny with a packed calendar of events! ☀Whether browsing the work of artis...
08/26/2026

Your forecast for this weekend in Rochester: sunny with a packed calendar of events! ☀

Whether browsing the work of artists from around the country at Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester's Clothesline Arts Festival, cheering on the Rochester Red Wings at ESL Ballpark, listening to live music at local w**e bars and breweries or thrifting at the The Lucky Flea and Artisan Works -- there is so much to see and do in Rochester during the final weekend of August.

How will you be spending your weekend in Rochester, NY? Discover even more things to do in Rochester this weekend here: https://www.visitrochester.com/events/

*Event details subject to change. Please contact individual event organizers for the latest information*

If you’re looking for a perfect weekend getaway, look no further than Rochester, NY!Between exploring our world-renowned...
08/25/2026

If you’re looking for a perfect weekend getaway, look no further than Rochester, NY!

Between exploring our world-renowned museums, hopping aboard a canal or river cruise, shopping at the Rochester Public Market, and so much more, there’s something for everyone in ROC.

Thank you to The Daydream Diaries for this incredible article! Check out the link below to read the full itinerary and start planning your trip now.

https://thedaydreamdiaries.com/things-to-do-in-rochester-ny/



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08/24/2026

Rochester, NY is currently in the running to be named the best place to visit this fall and when our autumns look like this, it’s no wonder why. 🤎

From long walks amongst falling leaves and foliage-focused canal and river cruises to fun days at fall farms and indulging in the favors of the season, there’s no place we’d rather spend this fall.

Check out the link below to cast your vote now and help Rochester bring home this title. Voting is open through September 7, and daily voting is encouraged.

https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/rochester-new-york/



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08/20/2026

The Flour City Brewers Fest is back at the Rochester Public Market for its 32nd year on Friday, August 21. 💫🍻

As one of New York States’ oldest and longest running brewers festivals, this iconic event celebrates the brewers, the bartenders, the artists, the truck drivers, the fans, and everyone who keeps the local craft b**r industry thriving.

Highlights of the 2026 Flour City Brewers Fest include
🍻 A huge selection of NYS craft b**r, w**e, and hard ciders
🥤 An array of non-alcoholic options
🍽️ Delicious food from local vendors
🎵 A great line up of live music
✨ Flash tattoo opportunities

Learn more about the 2026 Flour City Brewers Fest at the link below, and we’ll see you there!

https://www.visitrochester.com/blog/post/flour-city-brewers-fest-know-before-you-go/

🎥: Flour City Brewers Fest



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Between the 32nd annual Flour City Brewers Fest, special events at iconic museums, live performances at local venues, an...
08/19/2026

Between the 32nd annual Flour City Brewers Fest, special events at iconic museums, live performances at local venues, and so much more, ROC is bringing you another weekend full of exciting events. ✨

Let us know what you’re most excited for in the comments and check out the link below to explore more upcoming events.

https://www.visitrochester.com/events/

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*Event details subject to change. Please contact individual event organizers for the latest information*



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