 JULY 9-13: The Monroe County Fair Take the whole family out for an exciting and affordable day at the Monroe County Fair. Featuring your favorite fair foods and midway rides as well as the Micro-Mini Sprint Car Racing + The Greased Lightening Tour, the“World's Largest” Demolition Derby, Battlin' Bus Demolition Derby, NY State Speedway Motorcycle Championships, Horse Arena, Garden Tractor Pull, music, and more! Come see what’s new in 2008!  Admission to the Fair: $4.00 for Adults (18-59), $3.00 for Teen (13-17), $2.00 for Seniors (60 & up), Kids 12 & under are FREE. All-day ride pass is $15. Parking is $3.00 and proceeds benefit the Rush-Henrietta High School Singers.
Tuesday, July 1 Wednesday, July 2 Friday, July 4 FIREWORKS. Launch site: Troup Howell ramp off inner loop. Sponsored by the City of Rochester. FREE! Downtown Rochester. 428-6697. www.cityofrochester.gov INDEPENDENCE DAY AT GCVM. Celebrate the nation’s birthday with a traditional festive gathering featuring parades, pageants, music and an immigration and naturalization ceremony. 10am-5pm. Included with Regular admission. Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. 538-6822. www.gcv.org Red Wings vs Buffalo (Cleveland Indians). Independence Day Celebration and Post-Game Fireworks. 7:05pm. Saturday, July 5 CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER. Embark on a virtual voyage to Mars - a high-tech hands-on space flight simulation. Coordinated by ‘Mission Commanders’ from Monroe #1 BOCES, this unique experience is educational and fun. Reservations required. 1:30-3:30pm. $16 adults; $13 child; $2 discount to RMSC members. Ages: 7 and up. Child 7-10 yrs. must be 1-to-1 w/adult. RMSC Strasenburg Planetarium, 657 East Ave. 697-1942. www.rmsc.org LASER SHOW: LASER GENESIS W/PHIL COLLINS. Intensely colored beams from argon and krypton lasers fill the Planetarium dome with dazzling color patterns that dance to songs by Genesis, presented through the Planetarium’s six-channel digital sound system with new immersive video effects. 10pm. $9 adults; $8 students, seniors, RMSC members. Ages: Ages 5 and up. RMSC Strasenburg Planetarium, 657 East Ave. 271-1880. www.rmsc.org Red Wings vs Buffalo (Cleveland Indians). Post-Game Fireworks. 7:05 pm. SATURDAY EVENING TELESCOPE VIEWING. Climb 60 steps at the back of the Planetarium to view the heavens through a 12.5-inch diameter reflecting telescope operated by knowledgeable amateur astronomers from the Astronomy Section of the Rochester Academy of Science. Dark till about 11pm, weather permitting. 271-4552 x411 after 7:30pm to confirm activity. FREE! Ages: All. RMSC Strasenburg Planetarium, 657 East Ave. 271-1880. www.rmsc.org STAR SHOW: I SEE THE SKY. Young children enjoy this gentle introduction to the fun of sky watching. Length: 35 minutes. 9:30am. $6; RMSC members and group chaperones free. Reservations strongly recommended, call 697-1942. Ages: Ages 3-5. RMSC Strasenburg Planetarium, 657 East Ave. 271-1880. www.rmsc.org STAR SHOW: NAVIGATING THE SUMMER SKY. Get a crash course in how to find your way among the stars using key constellations, and get tips on how to watch this year’s Perseid meteor shower. Length: 50 minutes. 11am. Ages: All ages. RMSC Strasenburg Planetarium, 657 East Ave. 271-1880. www.rmsc.org Sunday, July 6 RHINOS LADIES TEAM vs London Gryphons. 2pm. SPIRIT OF AMERICA DAY. Celebrate our nation’s birthday with the songs and music that patriots young and old will recognize and enjoy. Sponsored by the Ontario Beach Park Program Committee and Monroe County. Noon-7pm. FREE! Ontario Beach Park, 865-3320. Wednesday, July 9 WEGMANS CONCERTS BY THE SHORE. See Jul 02. Thursday, July 10 PENFIELD KIDS FEST SERIES. Featuring “The Dinner Dogs”. Bringing cool tunes to cool kids! Dick Leschhorn and Tim Clark bring a fun evening to open Kids Fest 2008. 7:00pm FREE! Ages: All. Penfield Amphitheater. Veterans’ Memorial Park, behind Penfield Town Hall at 3100 Atlantic Avenue. www.penfield.org/index.php?pr=Amphitheater LYONS PEPPERMINT DAYS. Enjoy three fun-filled days with vendors, entertainment a parade and fireworks. Village of Lyons. 315-946-4531. www.villageoflyons.com Friday, July 11 LYONS PEPPERMINT DAYS. See Jul 10. MONROE COUNTY FAIR. Kids Day. Noon-11pm. See calendar breakout on page 50. RHINOS vs Seattle Sounders. 8:00pm. SCRAPPIN’ FRIDAY CROP. Bring projects and crop while meeting others who share the passion for scrapbooking! 5pm. $2. RSVP appreciated. Willowbrook Christian Church, 619 High St, Victor. 924-5894. amyraimy@myctmh.com Saturday, July 12 CORN HILL ARTS FESTIVAL. Come to one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Rochester and support your local artists. Crafts, great food & drink, live music and many other vendors will make this event a great way to spend a weekend. 10am-6pm. FREE! Corn Hill District, Rochester. www.cornhill.org I SEE THE SKY. See Jul 05. LASER SHOW: LASER GENESIS W/PHIL COLLINS. See Jul 05. LYONS PEPPERMINT DAYS. See Jul 10. MONROE COUNTY FAIR. Family Fun Day. Noon-11pm. See calendar breakout on page 50. MT. HOPE’S SECTION G TOUR. Take a stroll through this section of Mt. Hope Cemetery and learn about the most influential Rochestarians of the 19th century. Two-hour guided walk. 11am. $4, Lemonade & Cookies served afterward. Meet at North Gatehouse, 791 Mt. Hope Ave., opposite Robinson Drive. www.fomh.org or PERRY CHALK ART FESTIVAL. Watch trained artists create pastel masterpieces, cheer teens competing for chalking prizes, learn chalking technique from a Master Chalker and let youngsters chalk to their hearts content while you enjoy the fine music! 8:30am-1pm. Perry Village Park, Corner of Borden and Main Streets, Perry. www.perrychalkfestival.com Rattlers vs. Washington Bayhawks. 7:30pm. Paetec Park, www.rochesterrattlers.com SATURDAY EVENING TELESCOPE VIEWING. See Jul 05. STAR SHOW: NAVIGATING THE SUMMER SKY. See Jul 05. WILD WINGS RAPTOR EXHIBIT. See live birds of prey up close. 12:30am-1pm. Hamlin Beach State Park, Lake Ontario Parkway, Hamlin. 964-2462. Sunday, July 13 CORN HILL ARTS FESTIVAL. See Jul 12. 10am-5pm. lLYONS PEPPERMINT DAYS. See Jul 10. MONROE COUNTY FAIR. Celebrate Community Day. Noon-10pm. See calendar breakout on page 50. RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL. See Jul 12. RHINOS vs Miami FC. 6:00pm. Tuesday, July 15 Wednesday, July 16 OUTDOOR MOVIE. Sponsored by Hamlin Recreation & Rochester-Monroe County Youth Bureau featuring “Everyone’s Hero” (G). At dusk. FREE! Hamlin Town Hall (outdoors). www.ZuperMovies.com PREDATOR OR PREY? Discover whether animals are predators, prey or possibly both on this Family Fun Night. Learn why and how they eat while you enjoy beverages and play in fun activities. 6-8pm. $9.75/$7.25 Members. Ages: 3 & Up. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St. 336-7123. www.senecaparkzoo.org RPO CONCERT. The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Jeff Tyzik, conductor. Sponsored by Monroe County. 7:30pm. FREE! Ontario Beach Park. 256-4950. Thursday, July 17 Red Wings vs Norfolk (Baltimore Orioles). Clothes Hamper Giveaway (1st 1,000 kids 14 & under). 7:05pm. Friday, July 18 FESTA ITALIANA. Crafts, food, music and more! Italian American Community Center Grounds (off Manitou Road). 594-8882. www.iaccrochester.org “RPO IN THE CITY” CONCERT. Free and informal outdoor neighborhood concert featuring small ensembles from the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra . RPO Jazz Ensemble performing. 5:15-6:30pm. FREE! Corn Hill Landing (Exchange Blvd.). www.rpo.org COOL KIDS “CANAL BOAT RIDE W/ ROSE LUMMIS” A dockside event that includes the canal boat “Rose Lummis” presenting games & demos. Plus a brief boat ride! 7 - 8pm. FREE! Harvester Park (boat dock on Main St.), Brockport. Cool Hotline: 637-3984. www.generationcool.biz FAMILY FRIDAY: SUPERHERO SCIENCE. Armor up and enter the world of Iron Man, the Hulk, Batman, & many others to have a good time while exploring the real science behind their powers and high-tech gadgetry. Come dressed as your favorite hero or villain! 11am-4pm. FREE with museum admission. Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880. www.rmsc.org OUTDOOR MOVIE. Sponsored by Fairport Village Partnership featuring “Shrek” (PG) - 1st of the Shrek Trilogy Series. At dusk. FREE! Kennelley Park, Fairport. www.ZuperMovies.com PORT OF PITTSFORD SUMMER CONCERT. Joey T and the Formula performs (in conjunction with PSY Duck Drop). FREE! See Jul 11. Red Wings vs Norfolk (Baltimore Orioles). Baseball/RPO/Fireworks Tripleheader. 6:05pm. Saturday, July 19 CANANDAIGUA ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL. See Jul 18. CONCERT AT PENFIELD AMPHITHEATER. Gap Mangione Big Band. Bring your family and some lawn chairs to this event. FREE! Penfield Amphitheater. Veterans’ Memorial Park, behind Penfield Town Hall at 3100 Atlantic Avenue. www.penfield.org/index.php?pr=Amphitheater FESTA ITALIANA. See Jul 18. GEORGE EASTMAN’S BIRTHDAY. Join us as we celebrate the birthday of Rochester’s most famous citizen, whose simple Greek Revival boyhood home is now a part of our historic village. Sample some birthday treats he may have enjoyedas a boy. 2pm. Regular Admission. Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. 538-6822. www.gcv.org I SEE THE SKY. See Jul 05. LASER SHOW: LASER GENESIS W/PHIL COLLINS. See Jul 05. OLDE TYME COUNTRY FAIR Enjoy tons of fun, crafts and more in the spirit of old times! Oscar Fuerst Field, Sodus Point. 315-483-4067. www.greatsodusbay.com Red Wings vs Norfolk (Baltimore Orioles). Latino Night, featuring a post-game concert with Milly Quezada and N’Klabe. 6:05pm. RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL. See Jul 12. RHINOS LADIES TEAM vs Laval Cometes. 7:35pm. SATURDAY EVENING TELESCOPE VIEWING. See Jul 05. STAR SHOW: NAVIGATING THE SUMMER SKY. See Jul 05. Sunday, July 20 CANANDAIGUA ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL. See Jul 18. FAMILY & FRIENDS DAY CARNIVAL. Singing, shouting, the Spoken Word, a love feast, bouncers, fun and games for Bibleway and the Henrietta Community! Bibleway Healing Assembly, 4831 W. Henrietta Rd. Henrietta. 321-0090 ext. 1#. FESTA ITALIANA. See Jul 18. JUNGLE JOG. 5K Jungle Jog run, Seneca Park Mile and Kids Fun Run. Bring your old sneakers to the event to be recycled. 8:15am. Free admission to zoo for all runners. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St. 336-7123. www.senecaparkzoo.org OLDE TYME COUNTRY FAIR See Jul 19. Red Wings vs Norfolk (Baltimore Orioles). African-American Heritage Night, featuring a post-game concert with the Temptations Review! 6:05pm. RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL. See Jul 12. RHINOS LADIES TEAM vs Toronto Lynx Women. 2:00pm. Monday, July 21 Tuesday, July 22 VICTOR PARKS & REC FAMILY CONCERT. Featuring “The Dinner Dogs.” See Jul 15. Wednesday, July 23 Red Wings vs Toledo (Detroit Tigers). African-American Heritage Night , featuring a post-game concert with the Temptations Review! 7:05pm. WEGMANS CONCERTS BY THE SHORE. See Jul 02. Thursday, July 24 PENFIELD KIDS FEST SERIES. Featuring “Professor Jangle”. Parents and kids come out and rock to the beat! A soulful voice and Country/Blues rock style will keep you hopping! FREE! See Jul 10. Red Wings vs Toledo (Detroit Tigers). African-American Heritage Night , featuring a post-game concert with the Temptations Review! 11:05am. Friday, July 25 FAMILY FRIDAY: SNOW DAY! Beat the heat as the RMSC becomes a winter wonderland! Try hands-on experiments to learn about the science & art of making snow. Hop on an Olympic bobsled for a rocketing special simulator ride, “Wild Ice” (Additional $1 charge for ride).FREE with museum admission. Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Ave.271-1880. www.rmsc.org FAMILY FUN DAY AT SPRINGDALE FARM. Check out this day full of fun, including a petting zoo, tours of the robotic dairy barns, fishing, wagon rides, food, and more! 10am-3pm. Springdale Farm, 300 Colby Street, Spencerport. 349-2090. www.springdalefarm.com MACEDONIAN FESTIVAL. Delicious Ethnic food dishes and baked goods. Youth games and games of chance, folk dancers and live music by Macedonian bands. 5-11pm. FREE! admission and parking. St. Dimitria’s Church, 235 Telephone Rd., W. Henrietta. 334-6675. www.macedonianfest.com PORT OF PITTSFORD SUMMER CONCERT. Brockport Community Big Band performs. See Jul 11. RHINOS vs Montreal Impact. 8:00pm. Saturday, July 26 LASER SHOW: LASER GENESIS W/PHIL COLLINS. See Jul 05. MACEDONIAN FESTIVAL. See Jul 25. Noon-1:00am. MAIN GAME. Tons of fun including basketball games, children’s activities, a youth talent show, food and more, all in downtown Rochester. 1-6pm. Main Street between State Street and Plymouth Ave. 428-6767. www.cityofrochester.gov Ganondagan Native American Dance & Music Festival & Indian Art Market. The largest event of it's kind in western & central NY, this year's Native American Dance & Music Festival features: Special guests "Halau O'Aulani" Hawaiian traditional dance group; Iroquois & PowWow dancers; Activities for the whole family including children's activities, storytelling & family drum jam; traditional Native arts demonstrations and Native American art market which includes many award winning artists; workshops; Native American foods. $8 Adults, $5 Members/Seniors (62+)/Students, $2 Ages 4-12; 2 day & family passes available. Ganondagan State Historic Site, 1488 State Road 444, Victor. 742-1690. www.ganondagan.org Rattlers vs. Boston Cannons. 7:30pm. RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL. Featuring the Pirate Revel Weekend! Featuring hunts for treasure, singing, swash buckling, swordplay and jeer. See Jul 12. SATURDAY EVENING TELESCOPE VIEWING. See Jul 05. SEA SERPENT BALLOON FESTIVAL AND CRAFTS SHOW. Crafts, music and food! 4pm-9pm. Perry Village Park, Main Street (Route 39), Perry. 237-5040. www.perrychamber.com SPENCERPORT CANAL DAYS. Stop on down for this 27th annual festival. Food, fun, children’s activities, entertainment and many vendors makes this event perfect for the whole family! South Union Street and Fireman’s Park in Spencerport. 349-1331. www.spencerportcanaldays.com STAR SHOW: NAVIGATING THE SUMMER SKY. See Jul 05. WATERFRONT ART FESTIVAL. Over 200 vendors with a huge variety of hand-made, high quality work. Enjoy the shade and cool breeze of Canandaigua Lake at this 35th annual event. Kershaw Park, Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua. 671-9102, 368-5509. www.waterfrontartfestival.com Sunday, July 27 MACEDONIAN FESTIVAL. See Jul 25. Noon-10:00pm. Ganondagan Native American Dance & Music Festival & Indian Art Market. See Jul 26. RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL. Featuring the Pirate Revel Weekend! Featuring hunts for treasure, singing, swash buckling, swordplay and jeer. See Jul 12. SPENCERPORT CANAL DAYS. See Jul 26. WATERFRONT ART FESTIVAL. See Jul 26. Monday, July 28 Red Wings vs Scranton/WB Yankees (New York Yankees). Ron Guidry Pre-game Autograph Appearance. 7:05pm. VICTOR PARKS & REC FAMILY CONCERT. Featuring “Bart & Kevin.” See Jul 15. Wednesday, July 30 WEGMANS CONCERTS BY THE SHORE See Jul 02. Thursday, July 31 Friday, August 1 COOL KIDS IN THE PARK “FAMILY ADVENTURE YOGA!” It’s not just Yoga! It’s an African Safari! Just come and ssssssstretch for miles on an adventure! Storytelling, music, fun! For all ages! No mats needed! 7 - 8pm. FREE! Sagawa Park (Corner Main St./Rte 19 and Erie St,), Brockport. Cool Hotline: 637-3984. www.generationcool.biz PORT OF PITTSFORD SUMMER CONCERT. Janet Beaman (jazz/blues) performs. See Jul 11. Rattlers vs. Long Island Lizards. 7:30pm. Saturday, August 2 PARK AVE SUMMER ART FEST. Join the party with the annual Park Avenue Summer Festival, now featuring a more family-oriented atmosphere and activities line-up. More than 300 artists and vendors from the U.S. and Canada will be cooking up fun at one of Rochester's favorite events, not to mention delicacies that satisfy even the most exotic of cravings. Park Ave District. FREE! RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL. Featuring the Celtic Celebration. See Jul 12. STAR SHOW: NAVIGATING THE SUMMER SKY. See Jul 05. Sunday, August 3 PARK AVE SUMMER ART FEST. See Aug 02. RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL. Featuring the Celtic Celebration. See Jul 12. RHINOS vs Atlanta Silverbacks. 6:00pm. Tuesday, August 5 VICTOR PARKS & REC FAMILY CONCERT. Featuring a magic show! See Jul 15. Wednesday, August 6 WEGMANS CONCERTS BY THE SHORE All ages will enjoy this evening concert with the cool breezes of Lake Ontario. Co-sponsored by Wegmans and the Ontario Beach Park Program Committee. 7 - 9pm. FREE! Ontario Beach Park. For more information call 865-3320. Thursday, August 7 Red Wings vs Lehigh Valley (Philadelphia Phillies). 7:05pm. Friday, August 8 PALMYRA PIRATE WEEKEND. Check out this very unique festival, including Main Street bed races, Pirates Kazoo Band, fun, music, food, window painting contest, walking tours, pirate tales, a free movie, children’s games, and much more! Port of Palmyra Marina on the historic Erie Canal. www.piratesoftheeriecanal.com PORT OF PITTSFORD SUMMER CONCERT. Pittsford Firemen’s Band performs. See Jul 11. Red Wings vs Indianapolis (Pittsburgh Pirates). Post-game Fireworks. Kodak Night & Giveaway. 7:05pm. Saturday, August 9 COOL KIDS DAY BLOCK PARTY. & Can-imals on Parade! A Block Party and Foodshelf Fundraiser. All day live stage acts. Free kids inflatables. Games and tons of activities. 10am-6pm. FREE! Downtown Brockport. For more information call the cool hotline at 637-3984 or visit www.generationcool.biz I SEE THE SKY. See Jul 05. PALMYRA PIRATE WEEKEND. See Aug 8. Red Wings vs Indianapolis (Pittsburgh Pirates). Post-game Fireworks. 7:05pm. SAFETY AWARENESS DAY. Learn about the people that protect our safety and their equipment. Meet local firemen and police. Noon-4pm. Hamlin Beach State Park, Area 5, Lake Ontario Parkway. 964-2462. STAR SHOW: NAVIGATING THE SUMMER SKY. See Jul 05. Saturday, August 16 Ongoing Events and Exhibits Berenstain Bears Clifford the Big Red Dog Discover "R" Weather Expedition Earth Guided Nature Walks The Human Body Live Science! Demonstrations Next Steps in Space Pulse: a STOMP Odyssey "River of Light" Laser & Light Show Robots and Us Spin: The Science of Rotation
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