Tracking Fall Foliage by Trolley Car!

A great way for families to enjoy the colors of an upstate autumn is from the windows of a vintage electric trolley car at the New York Museum of Transportation in Rush, NY. Rides operate Sundays only, October 4, 11, 25 and are included free with admission to the museum. The 20-minute rides depart at 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30. The museum is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. No reservations needed.

Signature Tasting Weekend for the Wayne County Apple Tasting Tour

Friday through Monday, October 9-12, 2026: Wayne County's 2026 Apple Tasting Tour is a jam-packed weekend with bushels of family-friendly fun! Come explore all things APPLE, from apple tastings to fresh apple cider to your favorite apple treat. Each stop will provide apple themed tastings throughout the signature weekend. The Tour features eleven locations throughout beautiful Wayne County, each unique, as is the taste and texture of each of the apples. Download the Apple Tasting Tour app from the main Apple Tasting Tour webpage at https://www.appletastingtour.com.

Make Their Birthday Wild!

Give your young animal lover a birthday they’ll treasure forever! Meet amazing animals, enjoy up-close animal encounters, and create special memories filled with laughter, wonder, and wild fun! Our interactive experiences make every celebration one-of-a-kind while supporting the mission of Bridges for Brain Injury. Choose a Bridges Barnyard Party at our Farmington farmhouse or bring the excitement to an approved community venue; private residences are not permitted. Ready to plan a wild celebration? Explore our party options and learn more!

Stokoe Farms Harvest Fest open weekends & Columbus Day through Oct 25! Use code KOAA2

No one does fall quite as well as Stokoe Farms! Their 2026 season runs through October 25, weekends & Columbus Day. They offer over 40 Activities for all ages, the area’s largest Petting Zoo, Kangaroo Pasture, Wagon Rides, the America 250 Corn Maze, and the always-popular Canine Spectacular Dog Show.  This year, the farm has added a new Ball Barn, which is spectacular!  They are also bringing in Morgan Eagle Falcons with two live Falconry Demonstrations daily on the weekend.  Plan to spend the day... there is so much to do! KidsOutAndAbout.com readers get $2 off each ticket with code KOAA2.

A fall family tradition - the Agricultural Fair at GCV&M is this Saturday & Sunday!

There’s something for the whole family to enjoy at the annual Agricultural Fair, coming up Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4! Celebrate this beloved fall tradition at Genesee Country Village & Museum. Shop a bustling Farmer’s Market Tent featuring local vendors, enjoy the fall colors surrounding the 19th-century village, see costumed historical interpreters undertaking seasonal tasks, and experience livestock shows and demonstrations, including sheepherding, goats, horses, and falconry. Gather on the Village Square for live music and a traditional Punch and Judy Show, peruse the Blue Ribbon Competition, enjoy vintage base ball, and SO much more! Grab your tickets online today and save $1. October also kicks off Spooky Season at the Museum!

iSmash Rochester Digital Immersive Games Grand Opening Oct 10

Saturday, October 10th — doors at 12 PM. iSmash Rochester unveils three brand-new immersive game rooms: Floor Frenzy, Optic Breach, and Target Lock. All three live and playable all weekend (Oct 10–11). Plus giveaways, vendors, free food and drink, ice cream, special guests, and more. Just $5 per person all weekend — availability extremely limited. Admission is just $5 per person, all weekend long!
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Visual Arts (Film, Painting, Arts & Crafts) classes in the Rochester area

Find visual arts classes for kids in the Rochester area, including Film, Painting, Arts & Crafts and more.

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Wayne County's Apple Tasting Trail 2026 runs daily through Oct 31!

Wayne County's 2026 Apple Tasting Tour is packed with new options for visiting and celebrating the apple! Virtual experiences to include an on-line app that has a fun game at each stop. The Tour features eleven locations throughout beautiful Wayne County, each unique, as is the taste and texture of each of the apples. With so many places and options, U Pick your stops, U Pick the Way! Download the Apple Tasting Tour app from the main Apple Tasting Tour webpage at https://www.appletastingtour.com.

Experience the Magic of Fall with a Safari Tour

Looking for a memorable way to enjoy the fall colors? Come explore Hidden Valley Animal Adventure, nestled in the hills of Wyoming County, where you’ll take in spectacular foliage as you tour our 63-acre safari park. Hop aboard a guided bus or self-drive tour and get up close with more than 350 free-roaming animals. Only two weekends left before the season wraps up! Tours run Saturdays and Sundays through October 11, plus Monday, October 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Park closes at 5 p.m. Bus seating is limited. Reservations recommended. Order tickets online, then come experience the magic and beauty of fall at Hidden Valley. The adventure is closer than you think!

CountryMax Halloween Pet Costume Contest!

Show off your pet’s Halloween costume at CountryMax Stores!

Saturday, October 17 at new location – Fairport CountryMax

Calling all creepy, cute and creative pets! Enter our FREE Halloween costume contest and show off your pet’s best look for a chance to win a $100 CountryMax gift card in multiple categories—and one standout pet will be crowned the overall winner and take home a $300 cash prize! Plus, you’ll get a CountryMax tote to fill with goodies at Trunk-or-Treat.

Registration opens at 9am, contest begins at 10am.

This free event is open to everyone! Whether you’re competing in the costume contest, cheering on the contestants, or stopping by for Trunk-or-Treat and other free activities, all are welcome to join the fun.

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Kids' Night Out at Cobblestone Arts Center

Friday, October 2 and Friday, October 28, 5:30-8:00PM: Parents, take the night off! Kids' Night Out at Cobblestone Arts Center is a fun-filled evening where children can play, create, and unwind in a safe, welcoming environment, all while parents enjoy a few hours to themselves.
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Toy Swap at Ladybugs Play

Bring a toy. Take a toy! Join us for Open Play on Friday, October 2nd 9am-1pm while we "swap." Looking to clear out unused toys? Would you like to get something new your child enjoys? Receive a ticket for each toy donated. 1 ticket = 1 new item! Toys must be complete, clean and in working order. 
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2026-2027 Amerks 7:05 pm Home Game

Looking for high-energy family fun? Head to the Blue Cross Arena to cheer on the Rochester Americans as they hit the ice for another thrilling hockey matchup! With fast-paced action, fan giveaways, and an electric atmosphere, an Amerks game is the perfect way to make unforgettable memories with your kids. Don your red, white, and blue, grab some popcorn, and get ready to shout “Go Amerks!”
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FREE Latin Dance for Kids at Hipocampo Children's Books

Friday, Oct 2, 5pm: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a free Latin Dance class for kids aged 7-12 years old! UR SALSEROS is a n dance group organization at the University of Rochester. It is student led and teaches various dance styles like bachata, salsa and more! No past experience is required since they believe everyone should have fun dancing! Registration is required and limited: sign up today!
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NAMIWalks Rochester NY

NAMIWalks Rochester NY is a family-friendly community event featuring a fun walk, live music, and activities for kids, all raising funds for free mental health programs in the Greater Rochester area. Join hundreds of walkers of all ages on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Asbury First United Methodist Church (1050 East Ave.) for a morning of community, connection, and good energy. Register at www.namiwalks.org/rochesterny and walk with us!
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FREE Week of Dance Classes at Studio K Dance

Join us for a fun, FREE week of dance classes at Studio K! Select classes from Monday, September 28th-Saturday, October 3rd are FREE to attend! Classes opportunities are open to all ages and abilities ages 2 & up! Classes offered are Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Tumbling, Hip Hop, & Lyrical! Sign your dancer(s) up online at www.studiokroc.com TODAY!
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Deaf Culture Awareness Weekend at Seneca Park Zoo

October 3rd, 2026. Celebrate Deaf Culture Awareness Day at Seneca Park Zoo — a day dedicated to inclusivity, connection, and the vibrant Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
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Laurie Berkner Greatest Hits Solo Concert - Rochester NY, Oct 3, 2026

Legendary children's musician Laurie Berkner will bring her “Greatest Hits” concert to Upstate and Western New York families on Saturday, October 3 at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at The Theater at Innovation Square, 131 Chestnut Street, Rochester, NY. Laurie Berkner will perform songs from a career spanning nearly 30 years, including such well-loved hits as "Victor Vito," "Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz)," "Pig On Her Head," "We Are The Dinosaurs," "Rocketship Run," "The Goldfish (Let's Go Swimming)," and more recent fan favorites.
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BOOP! The Musical

BOOP!® The Musical is the new Broadway musical-comedy extravaganza that brings the iconic Betty Boop® character to life like never before! When Betty dreams of an ordinary day off from superstardom, she’s swept into a “bright and bubbly” (Time Out New York) adventure of color, music, and love in New York City.
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Fall Harvest Festival at Helmer Nature Center

Saturday, October 3, from 1–4 pm at Helmer Nature Center, the annual Harvest Festival brings families together for an afternoon of fall fun while supporting the Nature Center. Enjoy fall crafts, pony rides, tractor rides, cider-making, live music by Allen Hopkins, an inflatable obstacle course, Gaga Ball, games, and prize bags for kids, with Frios Gourmet Pops onsite for treats. An all-inclusive $20 pass covers activities, crafts, prizes, and one pony ride; a $15 activity pass includes games, crafts, and prizes, while adults can enjoy the festival with a $2 walkaround pass.
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Civil War Day at Rose Hill Mansion

Saturday, Oct 3: Come to Rose Hill Mansion in Geneva to meet Civil War reenactors with Reynolds Battery and the 148th NYVI. Members of the units will be stationed on the grounds to explain life in a Union camp and demonstrate activities of daily life during the war. Find out what it was like to serve in the war and visit the first floor of the 1839 Greek Revival Mansion. Free!
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Super Human: The Power of Technology - Traveling exhibit at the RMSC

October 2, 2026–May 2, 2027: Rochester Museum & Science Center brings families face-to-face with the incredible technology pushing the limits of human potential. Using inspiration from the natural world and human ingenuity, Super Human invites you to test your own limits as you run, sense, and navigate. Every exhibit is hands-on, many are full-body, and all of them ask the same question: what happens when technology meets the human body?
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Fall Sky Rides at Bristol Mountain

Saturdays and Sundays (plus Columbus Day) in the fall: Take your family on a scenic adventure with Bristol Mountain's Fall Sky Rides. Enjoy the beautiful autumn colors of the Finger Lakes from the Comet Express chairlift to the summit of Bristol Mountain. It's an ideal weekend activity for families looking to enjoy the outdoors and experience the beauty of autumn together.
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Italian Heritage Day

In Rochester, the first Sunday of October is Italian Heritage Day-- and features a big bash at the Market! With food, live music, and interactive cultural activities for the whole family, this event offers a cornucopia of authentic Italian and Italian-American experiences!
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