Things to do this weekend in and around Rochester

Friendly fun in Rochester for Friday, August 28, 2026 through Sunday, August 30, 2026.

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Friday, August 28, 2026

Start the weekend with a splash of adventure and a little local magic: Safari Tours At Hidden Valley Animal Adventure! offers up-close animal encounters, while families can cheer on hometown baseball at Rochester Red Wings vs. Buffalo Bisons Aug 25-30, 2026. For a calmer outing on the water, Lunch and Erie Canal Lock 32 Cruise Aboard Sam Patch - Pittsford, NY and Scenic River and Canal Cruise Aboard Riverie both make it easy to enjoy Rochester from the water, and the evening can end with a glowing movie-night treat at Movie at the Zoo: Cars - Seneca Park Zoo.

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Saturday is packed with family favorites, starting with a delicious step back in time at Taste of History at GCV&M and plenty of hands-on fun at Family Fun Day Camp. Kids can get moving at Guided Climbing at RocVentures Climbing Gym, then switch gears for a breezy afternoon aboard Lunch and Scenic River and Canal Cruise Aboard Riverie or a little wildlife watching on Birding Cruise Aboard Riverie.

Sunday, August 30, 2026

Sunday is a wonderful day for one last family outing, and there are several easy wins: Safari Tours At Hidden Valley Animal Adventure! is still running, and Erie Canal Lock 32 Cruise Aboard Sam Patch is another relaxed way to enjoy the water and scenery. Families who love learning can head to Taste of History at GCV&M, while kids with big imaginations may enjoy Kids’ Cruise Aboard Sam Patch. If you want to stay on land, a final stop at Destination Dinosaur at the Buffalo Zoo! makes for a roaring weekend finale.