Things to do this weekend in and around Rochester

Friendly fun in Rochester for Friday, June 5, 2026 through Sunday, June 7, 2026.

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Friday gets the weekend started with a cheerful mix of theater, art, and outdoor family time: catch Newsies JR - at Stages June 5-7, enjoy the thoughtful gallery visit of Desire and Abundance: American Culture and the Still Life, make room for a creative stop at Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden, and kick off the riverside fun with Scenic River and Canal Cruise Aboard Riverie. Families looking for a big community celebration can also start the party early at Fairport Canal Days 2026.

Saturday is full of bright, kid-friendly choices: spend the day at Fairport Canal Days 2026, explore the historic village at General Admission to GCV&M's 2026 Season, set sail on Erie Canal Lock 32 Cruise Aboard Sam Patch, and marvel at roaring dinosaurs during Destination Dinosaur at the Buffalo Zoo!. Art-loving families can also make time for the museum energy of Picasso and the Progressive Proof.

Sunday keeps the weekend spirit going with a lovely lineup for parents and kids alike: return to Fairport Canal Days 2026 for one more round of festivities, then head to Edward Steichen and the Garden at the George Eastman Museum for a calm museum visit. You can also enjoy the imaginative display of Erica Baum: the bite in the ribbon—a paper show at the George Eastman Museum, spend time with Rashid Johnson: The Hikers, and round out the day with the outdoor wonder of Tales of Conservation sculpture exhibit at the Seneca Park Zoo - Summer 2026.

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