Looking for 2024 Winter Events and Activities in Rochester and the Finger Lakes? There are lots of fun things to do in Rochester and the Finger Lakes to celebrate the Winter season, including Finger Lakes wine events, live music events, ice skating, skiing, outdoor Winter activities for the family, and more. Bookmark this page and keep checking back as events are added daily.
Events may be canceled or postponed. Check websites before heading to event.
Finger Lakes Winter Carnival – Canandaigua
- January 13-14, 2024
- The Lake House and throughout Downtown Canandaigua, NY
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- Shop and Taste the Finger Lakes will be combined on Saturday, January 13th. Sip the Finger Lakes taking place on Sunday, January 14th. Both events will take place from 12-4pm at The Lake House on Canandaigua Event Barn. No entry fee. There will also be additional events around Canandaigua, like a wine tasting at COHO Pizza and Wine, and classes at NY Kitchen.
The Official Rochester Onesie Bar Crawl
- January 20, 2024 (4pm-midnight)
- 200 East Ave. Rochester, NY
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- Put on your Onesie and join the comfiest party of the year! 2-3 Drinks/Shots included with ticket purchase. Enjoy exclusive food and drink specials at partner venues and then go to the after-party.
Rochester Boat Show 2024
- January 25-28, 2024
- Rochester Riverside Convention Center- 123 East Main St. Rochester NY
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- The Rochester Boat Show features the areas top boat dealers offering a chance to see the latest boats, compare boat brands side-by-side, and get attractive boat deals. Check out the latest in ski boats, pontoon boats, deck boats, fishing boats, jet skis and more.
WinterFest 2024 – Mendon Ponds Park
- Saturday January 27, 2024 (11am-3pm)
- Mendon Ponds Park
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- WinterFest at Mendon Ponds Park is a FREE, fun-filled day including arts & crafts, kids activities, sledding, demo booths, hay rides and more. Each lodge has a warming fire to stay warm.
City of Rochester Lakeside Winter Celebration
- February 3-4, 2024
- Ontario Beach Park
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- The 2024 Lakeside Winter Celebration at the Park includes horse drawn carriage rides, dog sled and snow shoe demonstrations, ice and snow sculpture, a Chili Challenge, Children’s Fun Zone, live music, food and beverage, the annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics, and more.
Irondequoit Winter Fest
- Saturday, February 10, 2024 – (11-3pm)
- Irondequoit Town Hall Campus – Irondequoit, NY
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- Irondequoit Winter Fest activities include horse-drawn wagon rides, alpacas and huskies, craft vendors, food trucks, bonfire & marshmallows, curling rink, games, and more.
Fire & Ice Winter Festival – Canandaigua
- February 17-18, 2024
- Downtown Canandaigua NY
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- Fire & Ice Winter Festival in Downtown Canandaigua features fire shows, ice sculpture carvings and many more family friendly events.
Taylor Swift Trivia Night – Canandaigua
- Wednesday, February 28, 2024 (6-8pm)
- Star Cider – 3365 E Lake Rd. Canandaigua, NY
- 585-412-8785
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NY Ice Wine & Culinary Festival
- Saturday, March 2, 2024
- Casa Larga Vineyard – 2287 Turk Hill Rd. Fairport, NY
- (585) 223-4210
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- Taste the Best Ice Wines in New York State! NY Ice Wine & Culinary Festival celebrates traditional ice wines made in New York State. Taste ice wines from several wineries and sample foods infused with ice wine. Enjoy horse-drawn sleigh rides through the vineyard, S’mores and hot beverage station around the fireplace. Tickets can be purchased online.
Downtown Chili Cook-off 2024 – Ithaca
- Saturday, March 2, 2024 (12-4pm)
- Ithaca Commons – Ithaca, NY
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- Taste chili from over 30 restaurants, along with drinks and chili-inspired snacks from regional craft breweries, local cideries, wineries, and local establishments.
Kiwanis Chef & Sip Challenge – Canandaigua
- Sunday, March 3, 2024 (1-5pm)
- Hotel Canandaigua – 205 Lakeshore Blvd. Canandaigua, NY
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- This event to benefit Kiwanis service projects includes food samplings from local chefs, beverage tastings, silent auction, raffles, prizes and surprises. (see website for ticket info).
Rochester Auto Show 2024
- February 29 – March 3, 2024
- Rochester Riverside Convention Center- 123 East Main St. Rochester NY
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- The Rochester Auto Show is a premier event showcasing current and future new vehicles, and providing consumers with the opportunity to shop over 200 new vehicles in a comfortable environment.
Prison City Fire & Ice Festival – Auburn
- March 9, 2024 (4-8pm)
- Prison City North Street Brewery – 251 North St. Auburn, NY
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- Prison City Fire & Ice Festival in Auburn features a festival, fire pits, drinks, music, food trucks, ice sculptures, drink luges, an ice bar and a fireworks display. Tickets must be purchased in advance. $35pp. 21+
A Sparkling Night at the Smith: A Midwinter Masquerade
- March 9, 2024 (6-10pm)
- Smith Opera House- 82 Seneca St. Geneva, NY
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- Enjoy sparkling wine and sparkling company while supporting Geneva’s cultural anchor at this fundraiser gala with a 1920s Masquerade Party theme. The evening will feature six leading Finger Lakes wineries pouring samples of their best sparkling wines, period-appropriate music, and vintage champagne coupes to drink from.
Spring Forward Music Fest – Naples
- March 9, 2024 (2pm)
- 7811 Rte 21. Naples, NY
- An afternoon of music and fun to Benefit Honor Flight. Raffles and 50/50. Food and drink available to purchase. $20 cover. Doors open at 1:30pm
Rochester Home and Garden Show 2024
- March 23-24, 2024
- Rochester Riverside Convention Center- 123 East Main St. Rochester NY
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- The Rochester Home & Garden Show, presented by the Rochester Home Builders’ Association (RHBA), has been held in Rochester for over 50 years and has over 200 exhibitors showing the latest in home improvement, outdoor living and landscaping.
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