Christmas in Rochester, New York 2023 is celebrated through family activities and Christmas weekend events. Christmas is not just about shopping for the holidays, but its also about doing things with friends & family. There are many things to do for Christmas in Rochester New York. Check out the events directory to find out whats going on in Rochester for the holiday season.
Things to Do for Christmas in Rochester 2023
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Nutcracker! Magic of Christmas Ballet
at Rochester Auditorium Theatre
Get your tickets now to see Nutcracker! Magic of Christmas Ballet in Rochester! This theatrical performance will sell out fast, so grab your tickets now to the hottest shows at Rochester Auditorium Theatre.
Old Fashioned Country Christmas
at TPS Equine Stables
Enjoy an old fashioned Christmas on the farm. A handmade vendors market, living nativity and wreath workshops, Santa and Mrs. Claus too!
Newcastle Winter Market - Santa Photo Tickets
at Newcastle Community Hall
Santa Photo tickets are not for profit. All proceeds will be donated to the Clarington East Food Bank.
Winter Nights, City Lights
at The Esplanade Park
Pickering's Winter Nights, City Lights kicks off the holiday season with family fun Christmas in Rochester.
Best of the Best - QHBA's President's Awards Gala & Christmas Auction
at The Grand
Join us for a wintery night under the stars, celebrating industry stars! Cocktails & Auction Preview 6pm-7pm Dinner at 7:30 pm
Annual “Get Ready for Christmas” Tea
at American Legion Post 1390
Join me for a traditional tea, an inspirational message and SHOPPING! Invite your friends. $22 per person.
Roberts Community Christmas Tree Lighting
at Roberts Wesleyan College
Want to experience what it's like to be part of the Roberts family? Ring in the Christmas season with us in Rochester!
Breakfast with Santa
at 1503 Lake Rd N
Breakfast with Santa is a magical time for every parent and child. Join us for a morning filled with good food and making great memories.
Santa Brunch at Farmhill
at Farmhill Weddings
Bruch with Santa on Christmas day in Rochester!
The Hub585 Holiday Open House
at 111 N Chestnut St
Have a wonderful Christmas in Rochester, NY with us and be with The Hub585 Holiday Open House!
Ontario’s Annual Tree Lighting
at Cam's Pizzeria
Let's kick off Christmas in Rochester, NY and come come join our Ontario’s Annual Tree Lighting at Cam's Pizzeria!
Bivona Child Advocacy Center's Holiday Lights Tour
at Bivona Child Advocacy Center
Fond of lights? Come to Bivona Child Advocacy Center's Holiday Lights Tour bring your friends and loved ones to celebrate Christmas in Rochester, NY together!
Business Made Social: Greater Rochester Chamber Member Holiday Party
at Strathallan Hotel and Spa
Christmas in Rochester, NY is here! Let's kick off celebration with our Business Made Social: Greater Rochester Chamber Member Holiday Party!
Holiday Homecoming at George Eastman Museum
at George Eastman Museum
We are inviting you to our Holiday Homecoming at George Eastman Museum to celebrate Christmas in Rochester, NY!
The Fitzgerald's Christmas
at St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts and Culture
Grab your ugliest Christmas sweater, and join The Fitzgerald's as they provide a cheerful and Canadian soundtrack to your holiday season only here in Rochester!
REUNION Christmas Party
at Venue 1906
Join us for our Annual Christmas Party
Family Fun Day: Stars with Santa
at Rochester Museum and Science Center
Bring the whole family to our Family Fun Day: Stars with Santa and let's celebrate Christmas in Rochester, NY together with tons of treats, Laser show and have the chance to meet Santa!
Breakfast with Santa- Gates
at Gates Recreation & Parks Department
We are inviting you to bring the whole family to celebrate Christmas in Rochester, NY together at Gates Recreation Department!
Santa Comes to the Farm
at Schutt's Apple Mill
Still looking for Santa? Bring the whole family to Schutt's Apple Mill to celebrate Christmas in Rochester, NY together as Santa Comes to the Farm!
Viciously Crafty Holiday Makers Market
at 43 Russell St
Still not done with holiday shopping list? Come and stop by our Viciously Crafty Holiday Makers Market and you might find your perfect gift this Christmas in Rochester, NY!
The Night Before Christmas at Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum
at Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum
We are inviting you to catch a live amazing show with our The Night Before Christmas at Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum and celebrate Christmas in Rochester, NY together!
7th Annual Kringle Krawl for a Cause
at Murphy's Law Irish Pub
Kringle Krawl is an annual bar crawl for charity. Fun, prizes, and Christmas cheer abound. Don't miss out! Become a 2022 Krawler!!
Deck the Town at College Town
at College Town Rochester
Tis the season of holidays and Christmas in Rochester, NY is here! Come to Deck the Town at College Town and let's celebrate together!
Christmas KIDS Party at St Dimitria Macedonian Orthodox Church
at St Dimitria Macedonian Orthodox Church
Bring the lovely kids for our Christmas KIDS Party at St Dimitria Macedonian Orthodox Church. Make your Christmas in Rochester, NY extra special and celebrate together!
Sea Breeze Christmas Parade And Fireworks
at Sea Breeze Vol. Fire Association
Come and spend your Christmas in Rochester, NY with us and have fun on our Sea Breeze Christmas Parade And Fireworks! There will be parades and fireworks that we will surely enjoy!
Holiday Lights and Magic Tree Lighting Event
at Henrietta Parks and Recreation
We are inviting you to be a part of our amazing and magical Christmas event in Rochester, NY here at Henrietta Recreation Center for our Holiday Lights and Magic Tree Lighting Event.
An Evening with Santa at Webster Parks and Recreation
at Webster Parks and Recreation
Looking for Santa? Come and to An Evening with Santa at Webster Parks and Recreation! Let's kick start Christmas in Rochester, NY together with more fun!
City of Rochester Public Market
at 280 N Union St
Make your way here to our City of Rochester Public Market to start off Christmas in Rochester, NY together and enjoy shopping around tons of vendors.
Annual Christmas with Santa at Chef’s Event Center & Party House
at Chef’s Event Center & Party House
We are inviting you to our first ever Annual Christmas with Santa at Chef’s Event Center & Party House. Celebrate Christmas in Rochester, NY together and have fun!
The Jolly Christmas Market
at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 560
get those last min Christmas gifts at the jolly Christmas market, where you can find your favourite vendors and crafter's all in one place
Holiday Dazzle Bootcamp
at Bead Breakout
Bring the whole family to our Holiday Dazzle Bootcamp and let's celebrate Christmas in Rochester, NY together!
Christmas Jazz Concert in Rochester, NY
at 1008 Main St
Love music? Come and let's make Christmas in Rochester, NY more musical with our Christmas Jazz Concert in Rochester, NY!
Holiday Music—Bell Choir & Aeolian Pipe Organ
at George Eastman Museum
Love music? Catch amazing live music performances this Christmas in Rochester, NY with our Holiday Music—Bell Choir & Aeolian Pipe Organ at
Corn Hill Holiday Gathering at Hervey Ely House
at Hervey Ely House
Spend your Christmas in Rochester, NY with us on our Corn Hill Holiday Gathering at Hervey Ely House and we are inviting you and the whole family to have a whole lot of fun!
Shorts Christmas party!
at Shorts Bar
Christmas in Rochester, NY is here! Come and let's go celebrate at Shorts Bar & Grill and invite your friends and be a part of our Shorts Christmas party!
Breakfast with Santa - Shortsville NY
at American Legion
Looking for something fun to do with whole family this Christmas in Rochester, NY? Come and have a Breakfast with Santa at American Legion!
Annual Christmas Event at Perlo's Restaurant
at Perlo's Restaurant
Christmas in Rochester, NY! We are inviting you and the whole family to our Annual Christmas Event at Perlo's Restaurant!
Annual iRUNdequoit Christmas Light Run
at I-Square
Invite your friends and let's have a fun time celebrating Christmas in Rochester, NY with our Annual iRUNdequoit Christmas Light Run at I-Square!
O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
at The Empire Theatre
O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy Presented by James & Jamesy (UK)
Christmas at RCCM 2022: FREE FAMILY FUN at Rochester's Greatest Indoor Christmas
at RCCM International
Looking for something fun to do with the whole family this Christmas in Rochester, NY? We are inviting you to come be with us and celebrate with our fun filled free Christmas event!
A Craft Christmas Sip and Shop at Fairport Brewing Company and Meadery
at Fairport Brewing Company and Meadery
Have a relax celebration of Christmas in Rochester, NY with our A Craft Christmas Sip and Shop at Fairport Brewing Company and Meadery!
Rochester Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
at Rochester (Various Venues)
Rochester Ugly Sweater bar crawl in Rochester!
Santa Stampede Rochester
at Fleet Feet @ The Armory
We are inviting you to our fun filled all day Christmas event in Rochester, NY! Santa Stampede Rochester is happening at Fleet Feet @ The Armory!
Holiday Concert at Irondequoit High School
at Irondequoit High School
Catch an amazing Live music performance and let's celebrate Christmas in Rochester, NY together with our Holiday Concert at Irondequoit High School!
Christmas Celebration | Roc Holiday Village
at Roc Holiday Village
We are going to have a free fun filled Christmas event in Rochester, NY and we want you to be a part of our Christmas Celebration | Roc Holiday Village!
A Christmas Eve Experience
at Heart & Soul Community Church
No plans for Christmas in Rochester, NY? Come enjoy Great music, Treats and amazing people to celebrate with at Heart & Soul Community Church!
Christmas Day Dinner Buffet
at Hyatt Regency Rochester
Invite your friends and loved ones to come and celebrate Christmas in Rochester, NY together on our Christmas Day Dinner Buffet!
Smooth Jazz Sundays | Home for the Holidays
at 1558 W Ridge Rd
Catch an amazing live music performance with your Christmas in Rochester, NY with us on our Smooth Jazz Sundays | Home for the Holidays!