Name: Rochester Children and Teen Book Festival
Start: 2026-11-07
End: 2026-11-07

Fresh, homemade, and high-quality aren’t just catchwords, they are our foundation. Our menus are rooted in the traditions of southern barbecue and influenced by flavors that give our dishes their own distinctive character.

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Your Neighborhood of Play destination for food, drinks, and play. Meet me in the Lobby. https://lilasint helobby.com/

Lila's

A welcomed addition to the Park Avenue pub scene in 2011, Half Pint is known for its strong craft beer draft selection and knowledgeable staff. On the corner of Park Avenue and Oxford Street, the small pub keeps regular customers coming back year-round – especially in the summer when the large comfortable patio is added daily, wrapping the scenic corner perfectly. Stop in for a pint, or a half, any day of the week. Cheers!

Half Pint Pub

The Rochester Knighthawks deliver fast paced, hard hitting box lacrosse right in the heart of downtown Rochester. At every game, you’ll experience rapid scoring, big hits, and an electric atmosphere filled with music, lights, and nonstop fan engagement. It’s more than a game—it’s a full entertainment experience. And with affordable tickets, easy access, and an energetic local fanbase, catching a Knighthawks game is one of the most authentically Rochester activities you can enjoy.

Rochester Knighthawks Professional Indoor Lacrosse Team

Enter the lush rain-forest environment and walk among hundreds of brilliantly colored, free-flying tropical and native butterflies that flutter about—and may even land on you! Be sure to visit the chrysalis case and see emerging butterflies. A paved path leads guests through tropical foliage, a turtle pond, and a cascading waterfall. Take a peek at Watson, the garden’s resident panther chameleon, and watch his colorful scales change color as he adapts to the environment. Look closely and you will also notice several four-footed and fine-feathered friends, including Socrates, the garden's brightly plumaged green aracari toucan, and families of Button Quail. The butterfly population is funded in perpetuity through the generous support of Louise Woerner and Don Kollmorgen. The plants in Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden were made possible by Allyn’s Creek Garden Club.

The Strong Museum Discovery Garden

Nick Tahou Hots is a Rochester, NY landmark restaurant famous for its Garbage Plate. The restaurant was founded by its namesake, Nick Tahou. Despite many regional variants all based on the same theme, Nick's is widely regarded as the original Garbage Plate.

Nick Tahou Hots, Inc

The Rochester Americans are a professional ice hockey team, with home games played at the Blue Cross Arena. They are the American Hockey League affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres, and are owned by Pegula Sports Entertainment along with the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bills. The Rochester Americans are one of the most successful, longest operating and storied franchises in the AHL. With more than 70 years of heritage and tradition, the hometown Amerks have won numerous Calder Cup Trophies and are active in many charitable causes in the Rochester Community. For more information or tickets, please visit www.amerks.com or call 855-GO-AMERKS.

Rochester Americans Hockey Club

Come and see the place Susan B. Anthony called home during the most politically active period of her life. Stand in the front parlor where she was arrested for voting in 1872. This home was also the headquarters of the National American Woman Suffrage Association when she was its president. Experience her amazing story of courage and determination at this National Historic Landmark. Admission to the Anthony Museum is through advance online ticket sales. Reservations encouraged, walk-ins welcomed.

National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House

We organize and promote Rochester’s biggest and most high-profile events Party in the Park, and other music events located at Highland Bowl and Kodak Center.

Rochester Events.com

Since 1946 it's been in the family - the Stever's make the best homemade candy in Rochester. Candy is made on the premises.

Stever's Candies, Inc.

Rochester, NY, is the third-largest metropolitan area in New York State, nestled along the southern shore of Lake Ontario. With a proud sports tradition, Rochester is home to iconic teams like the Rochester Red Wings (MiLB), Rochester Americans (AHL), Rochester Knighthawks (NLL), and Flower City Union (NPSL). Our vibrant sports culture thrives across all levels, from youth clubs and high schools to elite collegiate programs, creating a strong, year-round foundation for athletic excellence.

The Rochester NY Sports Commission champions Monroe County through the power of sports tourism. By attracting championships, invitationals, and tournaments across a wide range of disciplines, we help fuel the region’s economy and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Each year, Rochester welcomes a growing roster of sporting events, showcasing our top-tier facilities, supportive community, and dedication to teamwork on and off the field.

We invite event organizers, rights holders, and sports professionals to discover why Rochester and Monroe County are ideal destinations for your next competition or tournament. Let’s play in Rochester!

Visit Rochester

The Rochester Children and Teens Book Festival (RCTBF) has been a treasured annual event for the Rochester community and beyond. With over 50 authors and illustrators from picture books through teen- attendees can meet and purchase signed copies, attend panel discussions and book related craft and story time, along with food trucks, face painting and more! Highlighted authors include A. S. King, Karina Yan Glaser, James Ransome, Kate Messner.

Rochester Children and Teen Book Festival

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