OCT. 3
JOE’S FRIGHT FARM
Joe’s Family Farm in Brockport gets a spooky makeover this season every Friday and Saturday. Take a walk through the haunted corn maze for a fright, or explore the blackout corn maze for a peaceful, family-friendly walk by flashlight. Quiet wagon rides are available for a scenic ride around the farm, and there will be food (including s’mores) and hot drinks.
7–10 p.m.
Through Oct. 25
Joe’s Fright Farm
650 White Rd., Brockport
469-0918
OCT. 11
SCB FALL FEST
This year’s SCB Fall Fest, hosted by Sarah’s Country Barn, will feature more than fifty local artisans, music, food vendors, and more. This year’s benefitting charity is the Ontario Food Pantry, which serves sixty to 100 families a week. Entry fee is $1 or one non-perishable food item.
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Ontario Firemans Field
1840 RT-104, Ontario
OCT. 24
TRUNK OR TREAT IN ELMIRA
At Elmira’s Trunk or Treat event, organizations decorate the trunks of their cars and hand out candy to families in attendance. Vehicles line up on Main Street in front of Wisner Park. The historic Elmira Popcorn Truck is even expected to make an appearance.
6–7:30 p.m.
200 N. Main St., Elmira
(607) 333-5378
OCT. 25
PUMPKINS IN THE PARK 5K & KIDS ½ MILE
This family-friendly run or walk through the Cobbs Hill area includes a 5K option or a half-mile option for kids aged four to twelve. Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. There is an option to participate virtually. In-person registration includes post-race treats.
9 a.m.
Cobbs Hill Park
80 Culver Rd.
732-1090
OCT. 28
GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE LIVE!
In this musical, featuring singer-actor-puppeteers, the world of Gabby’s Dollhouse comes to the stage. Gabby and friends work at rebuilding a rainbow broken by CatRat. The live show will feature songs like “Sprinkle Party,” “You Can’t Spell Meow Without Me,” and more.
6 p.m.
Kodak Center
200 West Ridge Rd.
254-0181
NOV. 2
SWAN LAKE
Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, one of the most popular ballets of all time, comes to West Herr Auditorium Theatre this fall via a cast of dancers from around the world. The ballet tells the story of a princess who has been transformed into a swan by a sorcerer. Only true love can break the curse.
7 p.m.
West Herr Auditorium Theatre/RBTL
885 E. Main St.
222-5000
NOV. 8
ROCHESTER CHILDREN AND TEENS BOOK FESTIVAL
The twenty-eighth annual Rochester Children and Teens Book Festival is a free event that features presentations for all ages and a craft room for kids. Fifty authors will be onsite to interact with and sign books for purchase.
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Monroe Community College
1000 East Henrietta Rd.
GINGERBREAD DISPLAY AT GEM
Every year, the George Eastman Museum is taken over by dozens of deliciously decorated gingerbread houses. These visual treats for the family will be auctioned in a silent auction. Visit eastman.org for admission information.
Through January 4
The George Eastman Museum
900 East Ave.
327-4800
NOV. 16
RMSC LASER LIGHT HOLIDAY SHOW
This spectacular show features holiday songs from Mariah Carey, Elvis Presley, and more. Its full-dome laser presentation is sure to bring holiday cheer to all. Tickets and times are listed on rmsc.org.
Through Jan. 5
Strasenburgh Planetarium
663 East Ave.
NOV. 22
WEDGE WADDLE
This three-mile walk/run around the South Wedge takes place Thanksgiving morning and starts and ends at Abundance Cooperative Market on South Avenue. There are four stops along the route, where participants can pick up free cider and donuts, enjoy a Swiftwater beer tasting, and more. The event is free.
9:30 a.m.
Abundance Cooperative Market
571 South Ave.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
This holiday classic follows Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. The spirits show Scrooge who he has been, who he is, and who he may become in the future. Visit gevatheatre.org for times, tickets, and more information.
Through Dec. 28
Geva Theatre
75 Woodbury Blvd.
232-4382
NOV. 28
EMMET OTTER’S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS
Jim Henson’s classic TV special, Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas, comes to OFC Creations’s stage this holiday season. Ma and Emmet Otter don’t have much this Christmas, and they both consider risking what they have to make each other’s season a little brighter. Must be at least five years old to attend.
Through Dec. 7
OFC Creations Theatre Center
3450 Winton Pl.
667-0954
NOV. 30–DEC.18
HOLIDAYS AT THE MARKET
The Rochester Public Market is decked out with lights and music of its Holidays at the Market event. Trees, wreathes, and decorations are available purchase as well as a variety of items for gift-giving. Kids can visit with Santa or ride in a horse-drawn carriage. The event runs every Sunday from November 30 to December 14, with a special evening event on Thursday, Dec. 18.
Rochester Public Market
280 N. Union St.
428-6907
DEC. 2
THE NUTCRACKER BALLET
Sugar plum fairies and snowflakes will dance their way onto the stage in this production of the Christmas favorite The Nutcracker. The production features performers from all over the world, as well as puppetry and acrobatics.
7 p.m.
West Herr Auditorium Theatre/RBTL
885 E. Main St.
222-5000
DEC. 5
ROC HOLIDAY VILLAGE
Sixteen days of activities will make up the seventh annual ROC Holiday Village. The festival will feature free ice skating, outdoor seating around firepits, free meet-and-greets with Santa, live music, food trucks, cozy winter igloos, and more.
Through Dec. 28
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park
353 Court St.
DEC. 6
AVON HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
The Village of Avon will be bustling with music and family-friendly activities during this year’s Avon Holiday Spectacular. Businesses will offer special treats and discounts, and Santa and his elves will be visiting the village for the evening.
Genesee St., Avon
DEC. 7
SNOW GLOBES OVER THE CHEMUNG
This winter, cozy “snow globes” are available for rental on the Lake Street walking bridge in Elmira, over the Chemung River. Rentals of the furnished, transparent dome lounges are available for up to six guests for an hour and a half. Complementary s’mores boards and blankets to keep warm are included. Add-ons include a bucket of beer, mimosas, hot chocolate shooters, and donuts.
Through Dec .14
Lake Street walking bridge, Elmira
DEC. 18
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL
The Grinch learns Christmas joy, alongside his pet dog Max and Cindy Lou Who, in this holiday classic brought to life. This performance is sure to grow the hearts of all attendees! Tickets are available through the OFC website.
Through Jan. 4
OFC Creations Theatre Center
3450 Winton Pl.
667-0954
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This article originally appeared in the Fall 2025 issue of (585) Kids.
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