This page covers live events, community gatherings and seasonal programming. Reporting follows special attractions and one-off cultural happenings that draw public interest across the city.
Susan B. Anthony House and Cassis Culinary hosted a tour and cooking class exploring the food and history of the suffrage era.
Live Poll
Would you attend a local history tour or cooking event this year?
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Do you feel the city's leaf collection program provides adequate service for your community?
City crews will start gathering leaves from 70,000 public trees to create compost this month.
Engineering students from three local colleges faced off in a pumpkin-launching competition at the University of Rochester.
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Do local documentary screenings and cultural events increase your sense of community pride?
Community members viewed a new documentary film highlighting the history of the city's iconic branding.
Live Poll
Do you believe attending local speaker series or cultural events strengthens your community?
The acclaimed novelist kicked off the 2026-27 Speaking of Stories season as the first guest in the city.
Live Poll
Do you believe local comic conventions are important for fostering social inclusion in your area?
The local pop culture convention kicked off its milestone celebration with a themed parade in Gates.
Day to day, that means festivals, new venue openings and the programming that shifts with the changing seasons. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Large public gatherings often require coordination with municipal services and transit planners to manage the flow of visitors. Weather patterns frequently dictate attendance and the success of events planned for outdoor spaces.
