ONGOING
BOOK BUDDIES The Book Buddies program allows children to practice their reading in a judgment-free zone and have the opportunity to read to the best listeners— cats and other small pets. The reading also helps the animals to become better socialized before they get adopted. 5 p.m. Thursdays Registration required Lollypop Farm 99 Victor Rd. 223-1330 lollypop.org
JUL 30
PARENTING VILLAGE’S EIGHTH ANNUAL FAMILY FEST Parents and children can connect with one another while also learning about the many family-related businesses and services that the area has to offer. There will be activity tables, bounce house, a climbing wall, face painting, and more. 2–6 p.m. Rothfuss Park 1648 Five Mile Line Rd., Penfield 270-1832 parentingvillage.org/family-fest-2023
AUG 5
HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCKS LIVE GLOW PARTY Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party is coming to Rochester for the first time ever! Experience the thrill of watching your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks in the dark at Blue Cross Arena. 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Also 2:30 p.m. Aug 6 Blue Cross Arena 1 War Mem Sq. 454-5335 bluecrossarena.com
AUG 12
WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL From games and activities to food trucks and music, this lantern festival has something for the entire family. Tickets include a wristband for entry with access to food trucks, a floating lantern kit, LED candle, commemorative drawstring bag, marker, playing cards, conversation cards, lantern retrieval, and water clean-up. 5:30 p.m. Charles E Sexton Memorial Park 750 Holt Rd., Webster waterlanternfestival.com
SEP 9
TOY TRAIN SHOW TRAIN RIDE Ride the rails at Arcade and Attica Railroad and stick around for the Toy Show after—a perfect family outing! The show will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the train will pick customers up to bring back to the station every thirty minutes until the event ends. Don’t miss out on the dozens of vendors, too. Arcade and Attica Railroad 278 Main St., Arcade 492-3100 aarailroad.com
SEP 26
DISNEY'S FROZEN: THE MUSICAL Everyone knows and loves the dynamic Disney duo, Elsa and Anna. Now families can enjoy the Frozen phenomenon live on stage at the Rochester Auditorium Theatre. Favorite's like "Do You Want to Build Snowman" and "Let it Go" will have little ones and adults alike singing along. Through October 8 885 East Main Street 222-5000 rbtl.org