Our WXXI Education Early Learning Team’s calendar is filled with community events, activities, and fun things happening in our region. 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!
Brockport Arts Festival – Saturday, August 8
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Main Street, Brockport, NY
Visit and play with PBS KIDS in the Kids Zone! Note: WXXI will only be onsite Saturday.
More details: https://biscobrockport.org/arts-festival/
PBS KIDS @ the Market – Thursday, August 13
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Rochester Public Market – 280 N Union Street, Rochester, NY
WXXI’s Early Learning Team will be onsite Thursdays in July and August with playful activities and summer learning resources.
Action for a Better Community’s Community Action Day Resource Event – Friday, August 14
Time: 3 to 8 p.m.
Location: Parcel 5 – 285 E Main Street, Rochester, NY
This event is free and open to the public.
More details: https://www.abcinfo.org/events/2026-community-action-month-celebration/
RCSD PreK Block Party – August 14
Time: 4-6:30 p.m.
Location: School #39 – 145 Midland Avenue, Rochester, NY
This event is for current or eligible RCSD PreK families to learn about the Early Childhood Department, meet staff, register for EPK or UPK, get excited about the school year, and gather community resources.
RCSD PreK Block Party – August 18
Time: 4-6:30 p.m.
Location: School #44 – 820 Chili Avenue, Rochester, NY
This event is for current or eligible RCSD PreK families to learn about the Early Childhood Department, meet staff, register for EPK or UPK, get excited about the school year, and gather community resources.
PBS KIDS @ the Market – Thursday, August 20
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Rochester Public Market – 280 N Union Street, Rochester, NY
WXXI’s Early Learning Team will be onsite Thursdays in July and August with playful activities and summer learning resources.
Carl the Collector Meet & Greet and End-of-Summer Celebration! – Friday, August 21
Time: 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Location: Central Library of Rochester – 115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY
Collect some fun with Carl the Collector! Come meet Carl in person, snap a photo, enjoy hands-on activities, and share a snack with friends. Note: visits with Carl will be first come, first served. This event is presented by WXXI and Central Library.
More details: https://www.wxxi.org/highlights/carl-meet-and-greet/
PBS KIDS @ the Market – Thursday, August 27
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Rochester Public Market – 280 N Union Street, Rochester, NY
WXXI’s Early Learning Team will be onsite Thursdays in July and August with playful activities and summer learning resources.
HealthiKids’ National Day of Play at Fringe Festival – Saturday, September 19
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Location: Parcel 5 – 285 E Main Street, Rochester, NY
More details soon!
Fall Fest – Saturday, September 26
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Parcel 5 – 285 E Main Street, Rochester, NY
More details soon!
HealthiKids’ Play Day at Fringe Festival – Saturday, September 26
Time: 12 to 3 p.m.
Location: Spieglegarten – 77 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY
More details soon!
Monroe County Family Coalition’s Youth & Family Wellness Conference – Saturday, October 10
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Monroe Community Hospital – 435 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14620
More details soon!
Al Sigl Community WalkAbout – Sunday, October 18
Time: Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.; Walk starts at 9 a.m.
Location: Eastview Mall – 7979 Pittsford Victor Rd, Victor, NY 14564
More details: https://www.alsigl.org/events/annual-al-sigl-community-walkabout/
Halloween at the Market – Sunday, October 25
Time: 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Location: Rochester Public Market – 280 N Union Street, Rochester, NY
More details soon!
Want WXXI’s Early Learning team to attend your family-focused community event with a PBS KIDS resource or activity table? Please send your request to Cara Rager at CRager@wxxi.org.
