Our WXXI Education Early Learning Team is filling up our summer calendar with community events, activities, and fun things happening in our region this summer. We’ll be out and about in lots of places and spaces where families spend time (or want to!). Check out our calendar of community events below and stop by to see us!
Annual Outdoor Expo – Saturday, June 14
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Mendon Ponds Park (Beach Parking Lot Near Canfield Woods Shelter)
More details: https://adk-gvc.org/play/outdoor-expo-before/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D178205878
Webster Public Library’s Summer Kick-Off – Tuesday, June 24
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Charles E. Sexton Memorial Park (formerly known as North Ponds Park), 750 Holt Rd, Webster, NY 14580
More details: https://websterlibrary.libcal.com/event/14118934
RMSC’s Pride in STEM Fest – Wednesday, July 2
Time: 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Rochester Museum & Science Center – 657 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
This event is part of RMSC’s Amazon Free Afternoons initiative.
More details: https://rmsc.org/events/pride-24-2/
Connected Communities’ Neighborhood Summer Bash – Saturday, July 12
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: 250 Grand Ave, Rochester, NY 14609
More details: https://www.connectedcommunitiesroc.org/event-details/neighborhood-summer-bash
RCSD School #50’s 3rd Annual Community Health & Wellness Fair – Saturday, July 19
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: RCSD Helen Barrett Montgomery School #50 – 301 Seneca Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621
More details: https://www.rcsdk12.org/domain/16017
Community Play Day at Rochester Public Market – Thursday, July 24
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Rochester Public Market, Shed D – 280 North Union Street, Rochester, NY
More details: Grab the kids and come out for Community Play Day at the Rochester Public Market! Our WXXI KIDS team will be on hand with PBS KIDS crafts and activities, and summer learning materials to give away.
Genesee Land Trust’s Bridging Communities Celebration – Saturday, July 26
Time: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Driving Park Bridge; near Maplewood YMCA – 25 Driving Park Ave, Rochester, NY 14613
More details: https://www.geneseelandtrust.org/bridging-communities
Central Library’s “Get Ready for School” Event – Tuesday, August 12
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County – 115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY
More details: TBD
RMSC’s Flight Fest – Friday, August 15
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Rochester Museum & Science Center – 657 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
Please note: Flight Fest is included with regular RMSC admission fees.
More details: https://rmsc.org/museum-science-center/programs-and-events/
Community Play Day at Rochester Public Market – Thursday, August 21
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Rochester Public Market, Shed D – 280 North Union Street, Rochester, NY
More details: TBD
RCSD School #33’s Back to School Bash – Friday, August 29
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: RCSD John J. Audubon School #33 & Florence S. Brown PreK – 500 Webster Ave., Rochester, NY 14609
More details: https://www.rcsdk12.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=7676#calendar9298/20250808/month
If you’re interested in having WXXI’s Early Learning Team attend, table or participate in a community event, please contact: Cara Rager at CRager@wxxi.org.
