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FAMILY FLICKS FRIDAY Each Friday the Rochester Public Library shows free family movies. Patrons can enjoy G-rated films, so parents and caregivers know that the movie will be appropriate for everyone in tow. Movies are randomly selected each week, but patrons can request their favorites, too. Movies are shown in the Children’s Area of the library. 2 p.m. Lyell Branch of the Rochester Public Library, 956 Lyell Ave. (roccitylibrary.org)
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JULY 2
JURASSIC PARK IN CONCERT Special effects and a live symphony orchestra that performs the iconic score are just some ways the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra is bringing guests back to the Jurassic time period. 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater, 26 Gibbs St. (rpo.org)
JULY 9
DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID Guests will get to see Disney’s underwater princess on the big screen and witness the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra perform the Oscar-winning score. 6 p.m. Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater, 26 Gibbs St. (rpo.org)
JULY 16
SUPERHERO AND PRINCESS TRAIN RIDES Dress up as your favorite superhero or princess for this fun vintage train ride with costumed guests. You never know what masked hero or ruling princess might show up to join the ride! A bounce house and other fun activities will be provided, so parents can enjoy the museum grounds. Tickets required. 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum, 282 Rush Scottsville Rd. (rgvrm.org)
JULY 20
MR. LOOPS CONCERT FOR KIDS This is Pittsford’s first summer concert for kids of the year. Get outside and dance along the canal! Mr. Loops will be putting smiles on all the kids’ faces with his playlist of fun, age-appropriate rock. 6:30 p.m. Spiegel Community Center, Field 35 Lincoln Ave. (townofpittsford.org/recreation)
JULY 23
YOUNG EAGLES FLIGHTS The Experimental Aircraft Association offers kids 8 to17 a free airplane ride. The Young Eagles program’s sole mission is to inspire and introduce children to the world of aviation. The pilots introduce their plane, give a safety briefing, and take each youngster for a plane ride. There is also a fundraising cookout. Rides are also available August 20 and September 10. Please register at youngeagles44@gmail.com.Flight leaves from Brockport. Email for further details. (chapters.eaa.org/EAA44)
AUGUST 3
PAULSEN AND BAKER CONCERT FOR KIDS Paulsen and Baker offer a variety of kids music genres such as country and rock. Kids will get to play, dance, and sing outside in the summer air. 6:30 p.m. Spiegel Community Center, 35 Lincoln Ave. (townofpittsford.org/recreation)
AUGUST 17
TOPHER HOLT CONCERT FOR KIDS You don’t want to miss Pittsford’s last summer concert for kids of the year. Kids and parents can dance to the live music outside and enjoy the fun activities and beautiful outdoor view. 6:30 p.m. Spiegel Community Center, 35 Lincoln Ave. (townofpittsford.org/recreation)
SEPTEMBER 2
CURIOSITY CAMPOUT: END-OF-SUMMER CELEBRATION Celebrate the end of summer and the start of another school year with the Rochester Museum & Science Museum. Caregivers and campers will both have fun doing activities designed for the family. From engineering instruments and art to launching film canister rockets, this camp is the perfect way to cap off summer with your little camper. Activities are designed for ages 5 to 11, but campers of all ages are welcome. Materials are open-ended, so projects may be as complex or simple as desired. Must pre-register. 4:30-6:30 p.m. RMSC, 657 East Ave. (rmsc.org)
SEPTEMBER 17
MEET MILO THE BAT DOG It’s Milo’s last appearance of the season, so make sure to stop by and get a glimpse of this sweet Rochester Red Wings golden retriever. The Red Wings have set a goal of raising $10,000 for Bivona Child Advocacy Center and Society for the Protection and Care of Children during the 2022 season. Each time Milo retrieves the bat, Flower City Group will donate $50! Fans also have a chance to meet Milo. 6:05 p.m. Frontier Field, 1 Morrie Silver Way (milb.com/rochester)