JULY 9–18
A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD
This Tony-nominated musical follows Arnold Lobel’s classic characters, Frog and Toad, through four seasons of friendship. The musical opens with the friends waking from hibernation in spring and ends with a sledding adventure in the winter.
Bristol Valley Theater; 117 S. Main St.,
Naples; 374-9032; bvtnaples.org
JULY 12
CORN HILL ARTS FESTIVAL
At this year’s 58th annual Corn Hill Arts Festival, more than 300 artists of all mediums will show their work, and live music will play across four stages. The Community and Family Fun area will feature a display of LEGO creations, chalk art, bounce houses, fairy houses, and more.
133 S. Fitzhugh St.; 857-0369
JULY 18
StART WITH A STORY
Kids can participate in story time and create art at StART with a Story at the Memorial Art Gallery’s Vanden Brul Pavilion. Snacks will be available, as well as toys and books for kids to explore. A guided tour of the gallery is also included, and this event is free; no registration required.
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Memorial Art Gallery; 500 University Ave.;
276-8900; mag.rochester.edu
AUG. 1
PARK AVE’S SUMMER STROLL
Local businesses and services will be highlighted during this year’s Summer Stroll. Live music will play at the corner of Park and Barrington Streets, and artists will vend from the Rochester Museum & Science Center grounds. Activities for children will be available along the avenue. Visitors can stop into ten shops to be entered in a raffle.
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Park Ave.; park-avenue.org
AUG. 13
MAG’S NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE ARTS BLOCK PARTY
In celebration of the closing of sculptor John Rhoden’s exhibition at the Memorial Art Gallery, the organization is hosting a free neighborhood block party. The event will feature opportunities for making art, as well as yoga and Zumba workshops, dance performances, live music, food, and more.
4–8 p.m.
Memorial Art Gallery; 500 University Ave.;
276-8900; mag.rochester.edu
AUG. 15
PANAMANIAN GOLDEN FROG DAY
In celebration of the critically endangered Panamanian Golden Frog, the Seneca Park Zoo is hosting its annual celebration to raise awareness of the animal. The event will feature cultural dance performances, hands-on learning opportunities, and more.
Seneca Park Zoo; 2222 St. Paul St.;
336-7200; senecaparkzoo.org
SEPT. 19 & 20
PURPLE PAINTED LADY FESTIVAL
Ten charities and organizations will benefit from the proceeds of this year’s Purple Painted Lady Festival, including Honor Flight Rochester and the Palmyra Community Center. The event is expected to host 350 artists, twenty-five food trucks, and nine bands. Live music will be played on two stages.
Fig Hollow Barn; 880 Yellow Mills Rd.,
Palmyra; thepurplepaintedladyfestival.com
SEPT. 19
PIRATE BRUNCH CRUISE
The Colonial Belle will host a Pirate Brunch Cruise on International Talk Like a Pirate Day. The cruise will depart from Fairport and ride into Pittsford and back. Guests are encouraged to wear pirate attire and bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the Pirate Toy Fund. Interactive entertainment will be provided by The Happy Pirates, and the ship will be decorated with a pirate theme.
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
The Colonial Belle; 400 Packetts Lndg.,
Fairport; 223-9470; colonialbelle.com
SEPT. 26 & 27
APPLEUMPKIN FESTIVAL
Hundreds of craft vendors will line the street during Wyoming’s AppleUmpkin Festival. Dance performances will take place on Main Street, and numerous bands will play between the Village Park Music Tent and the Village Hall Lawn Music Tent. An antique show and sale will take place at Village Hall.
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Village Hall of Wyoming; 9 S. Academy St.,
Wyoming; 495-9940; appleumpkin.com
Except where noted, all events take place in the area code (585).
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This article originally appeared in the Summer 2026 issue of (585) Kids.
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