Rochester Other Christmas Activities 2026

Guests gather for the lighting of the Christmas tree and menorah to mark the start of the holiday season. The event features a holiday market with local vendors offering gifts, treats, and crafts, as well as a special appearance by...

Young listeners embark on a cozy musical journey through shimmering winter sounds and festive melodies performed by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. The family-friendly performance is designed to be engaging, welcoming, and tailored to the attention spans of curious kids. Concertgoers...

Hosted inside the Gingerbread House at Roc Holiday Village, this celebration is presented by the Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition. Guests can experience live music, storytelling, and interactive activities dedicated to celebrating Kwanzaa traditions.

Departing from a restored 1909 train station, passengers travel in restored vintage cabooses through forests and countryside to the North Pole. At the destination, every child gets to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and receive a candy cane from an...

Visitors can take a ride on the trolley and explore the holiday-decorated museum. The event features a visit with Santa, an operating model railroad display, and complimentary hot chocolate and cookies.

Visitors can experience a community holiday celebration featuring a firetruck parade and tree lighting ceremony. The event includes vendors, food, and performances. Local businesses also participate with special activities and sales.

Participants craft holiday decorations using seaglass and hot glue guns, choosing between a wreath or one of two tree sizes. Each ticket includes a small regular coffee, and pastries and baked goods are available to purchase.

Embrace the magic of the holiday season at Stokoe Farms, where the tradition of finding the perfect real Christmas tree comes alive. Take a festive wagon ride to the fields to select and cut your own tree, or choose from...

The Greater Lancaster Museum of Firefighting presents the 18th Annual Christmasville Fire Truck Parade, a beloved tradition marking the start of the holiday season. Over 200 emergency vehicles, from fire trucks to law enforcement cars, will be elaborately decorated with...

Experience the magic of 'It's a Wonderful Life' in Seneca Falls, the town that inspired Bedford Falls, during its 80th Anniversary Celebration. This multi-day festival brings the beloved film to life with screenings accompanied by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, appearances...

Experience the magic of the season at the Newfane Holiday Light Up & Parade. This beloved annual event features a vibrant parade down Main Street, followed by delightful post-parade activities. Enjoy sweet treats like cookies and hot chocolate, meet Santa...

Embark on a magical journey aboard Santa's Wonderland Express, a festive train ride to the North Pole. Children can complete wish lists, enjoy activities like face painting, and visit Santa Claus with little to no wait. Enjoy concessions and find...

Step into a magical Christmas wonderland at the Santa Claus Christmas Cottage, a free, family-friendly destination dedicated to the beloved Western New York Santa legend. Meet Santa Claus himself in his custom-decorated cottage, complete with a sleigh, historic artifacts, and...

Prepare for a Christmas experience unlike any other at Demon Acres' Krampus Christmas. This event plunges visitors into the Krampus house of horror, transforming the Demon Den into a realm of the undead. Encounter the evil Elf on the Shelf...