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Events in Rochester
Discover 4 upcoming events in Rochester.
4Upcoming events
2This week
4Free events
3Active hosts
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WUHF· 10/12/2026
"I Remember" previews at Rochester LBGTQ+ Film Festival - WUHF
13WHAM-TV· 10/12/2026
Crazy comedy come to Rochester for the annual RocHaha Clown Festival - 13WHAM-TV
WHEC.com· 10/12/2026
Columbus / Indigenous Peoples Day: Guide to celebrations and what’s closed - WHEC.com
Times Union· 10/12/2026
Rochester: a hidden gem beyond Kodak and garbage plates - Times Union
Democrat and Chronicle· 10/8/2026
Rochester passenger rail conference examines future improvements - Democrat and Chronicle
RochesterFirst· 10/8/2026
Rochester Lilac Festival 2027: Dates announced! - RochesterFirst
kaaltv.com· 10/11/2026
Rochester mayor partners with HealMint startup for community health initiative - kaaltv.com
Finger Lakes Daily News· 10/10/2026
Dates Announced for 2027 Rochester Lilac Festival; - Finger Lakes Daily News
WUHF· 10/12/2026
Crazy comedy come to Rochester for the annual RocHaha Clown Festival - WUHF
www.roccitymag.com· 9/22/2026
Rochester’s growing Asian American community hosts third Harvest Moon Festival this weekend - www.roccitymag.com
Frequently asked: events in Rochester
What kinds of events run in Rochester?+
Rochester has 4 upcoming events on Rifio. We aggregate events from Luma, Eventbrite, Meetup and direct organisers, refreshed every few hours.
Are events in Rochester free?+
Yes — 4 of the upcoming events in Rochester are free to attend. Filter by free events to see them all.
Who hosts events in Rochester?+
Rochester has a mix of community-led meetups, professional conferences and corporate events from a wide range of hosts.
How do I list my own event in Rochester?+
Sign up free on Rifio and submit your event from your dashboard, or paste a Luma / Eventbrite link and we will pull in the details automatically.
When are the most events happening in Rochester?+
Weekday evenings and weekends are the busiest. Check the "This week" and "This weekend" sections above for what is on right now.
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