Rochester, NY

Free Things to Do in Rochester, NY

Free events, festivals, and activities happening in Rochester, NY.

It’s the Essential Foundation: Building the Board Your Organization NeedsFree
Thu, Dec 3 · 11:00 AM

It’s the Essential Foundation: Building the Board Your Organization Needs

255 East Ave
Free
How to Avoid Getting Sued, Fined, or HackedFree
Thu, Dec 3 · 11:30 AM

How to Avoid Getting Sued, Fined, or Hacked

NextCorps
Free
Heart Health Lunch & LearnFree
Thu, Dec 3 · 12:00 PM

Heart Health Lunch & Learn

Abundance Food Co-op
Free
Writing Workshop for Adults: Every Picture Tells a StoryFree
Thu, Dec 3 · 6:00 PM

Writing Workshop for Adults: Every Picture Tells a Story

Penfield Public Library
Free
Rochester Open-Air Fine Arts & Crafts Festival ShowFree
Fri, Dec 4 · 8:00 AM

Rochester Open-Air Fine Arts & Crafts Festival Show

Genesee Valley Park
Free
Get Hired Faster with 5 Steps Info Session (100 College Ave)Free
Fri, Dec 4 · 9:00 AM

Get Hired Faster with 5 Steps Info Session (100 College Ave)

RochesterWorks!
Free
RBOR ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTYFreeSold out
Fri, Dec 4 · 4:30 PM

RBOR ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY

Monroe County Voiture 111 (40&8 Memorial Home)
Free
Free
Fri, Dec 4 · 8:00 PM

"Same Holiday Show, Different Title!"

Lovin' Cup
Free
End of Prohibition PartyFree
Fri, Dec 4 · 9:00 PM

End of Prohibition Party

The Daily Refresher
Free
Early Winter in Highland Park: A Guided TourFree
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM

Early Winter in Highland Park: A Guided Tour

399 Reservoir Ave
Free
Christopher’s Challenge Ugly Sweater Bar CrawlFree
Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM

Christopher’s Challenge Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl

Fairport Village Inn
Free
Free
Sat, Dec 5 · 8:00 PM

"Same Holiday Show, Different Title!"

Lovin' Cup
Free
Winter Faire 2026Free
Sun, Dec 6 · 12:00 PM

Winter Faire 2026

The Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa - a DoubleTree by Hilton
Free
Free
Sun, Dec 6 · 12:00 PM

"Same Holiday Show, Different Title!"

Lovin' Cup
Free
Free
Sun, Dec 6 · 4:00 PM

"Same Holiday Show, Different Title!"

Lovin' Cup
Free
Leveraging Your Transferable Skills (100 College Ave)Free
Mon, Dec 7 · 1:00 PM

Leveraging Your Transferable Skills (100 College Ave)

RochesterWorks!
Free
The Heartspace Collection-Say It So They Hear It: Navigating Hard DecisionsFree
Tue, Dec 8 · 12:00 PM

The Heartspace Collection-Say It So They Hear It: Navigating Hard Decisions

Serendipity Labs at Innovation Square
Free
IN-PERSON Successful Homeownership | Post-Purchase EducationFree
Tue, Dec 8 · 5:00 PM

IN-PERSON Successful Homeownership | Post-Purchase Education

The Housing Council at PathStone
Free
Rochester Arts & Culture Plan Exhibition Closing ReceptionFree
Wed, Dec 9 · 4:30 PM

Rochester Arts & Culture Plan Exhibition Closing Reception

Rundel Memorial Building
Free
Ugly Sweater Holiday Party & NetworkingFree
Wed, Dec 9 · 5:30 PM

Ugly Sweater Holiday Party & Networking

Farmhouse Table Food
Free
Presenting: The Draft Rochester Arts and Culture PlanFree
Wed, Dec 9 · 6:30 PM

Presenting: The Draft Rochester Arts and Culture Plan

Perinton Park
Free
Together We Ensure Human Rights! (Free Event)Free
Thu, Dec 10 · 6:30 PM

Together We Ensure Human Rights! (Free Event)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Free
Free
Thu, Dec 10 · 7:00 PM

TRSH - Gone Fishin' Tour

The Montage Music Hall
Free
The GRINCH! Family Move NightFree
Sat, Dec 12 · 4:00 PM

The GRINCH! Family Move Night

Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women
Free