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Start: 2026-12-31
End: 2026-12-31

X-Golf Pittsford is Rochester's newest golf simulator sports bar. With 8 simulators, a full bar, and a kitchen serving tasty upscale bites in a 7,000 square foot facility, X-Golf is the premier indoor golf spot in Rochester. X-Golf's state of the art indoor golf simulators offers players unparalleled accuracy and realism through a combination of camera systems, infrared lasers, impact sensors and advanced gaming software.

X-Golf Pittsford

Receive 30 minutes FREE when you purchase 90 minutes of play time. When booking your tee time, please book the full 2 hours.  The discount will be applied on-site at checkout.

jojo is everyone’s favorite neighborhood hangout. A revival of the classic American tavern, jojo’s warm and inviting atmosphere serves up refined seasonal American cuisine from local sources. Our extensive wine offerings are approachable and fun, pairing easily with our famous wood fired pizza, baked thin and crispy in a 700° oven. Or enjoy our Happy Hour specials at the bar, Monday-Friday, and snack on some cheese & charcuterie and crispy calamari. Monday is our favorite night of the week! Join us in Pittsford for BYOB Monday - Bring Your Own Bottle - We will open and serve your own bottle of wine with no corkage fee. The bustling bar and dining room usher in a feeling of true conviviality, we welcome you to stop by for a delightful evening with friends or family. Est. 2003

Jojo Bistro & Wine Bar Pittsford

YOUR TABLE IS WAITING. Our finely tuned American Style cuisine offers a taste of what is unique to our local area. We are in the the art of rediscovering cocktails by way of fresh ingredients, unique liquor and meticulous recipes. Experience our open floor plan that highlights our one-of-a-kind view of the Erie Canal.

Erie Grill at the Del Monte Lodge, A Renaissance Hotel

A local neighborhood favorite in historical cozy digs just steps from the Erie Canal on iconic Schoen Place. Not just crepes, The Heroux Family offers progressively traditional comfort food using scratch-made ingredients the whole family will enjoy. In addition to the main dining room, this location boasts a small outdoor porch, beer/wine/cocktail service and a full coffee bar. A romantic indoor event space, The Cellar, is available for meetings and private gatherings. \*New Summer - Fall 2023\* Complimentary take out delivery service is provided for guests hanging across the street at Lock 32 Brewery.

Simply Crepes Pittsford

Pittsford Fine Art is a not for profit that brings together 23 Rochester-region artists under one roof at the four corners of historic Pittsford Village. If you appreciate original paintings and sculpture, you'll find some of the area's best-known talent showing their work in our artist-run gallery. A short drive southeast of downtown Rochester, Pittsford is home to Nazareth University, St. John Fisher University, and the renowned Oak Hill Country Club. The village offers charming eateries and shops near our gallery, all within a beautiful, walkable setting along the Erie Canal. Ample free parking makes it easy to explore. Take home a piece of original art, created and shown by local artists, to remember your visit. Gallery hours for your visit: Tuesday through Thursday, noon to 5 p.m.; (with the exception of First Fridays that are each month and open until 8 p.m.); and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pittsford Fine Art

The Village Bakery in the Village of Pittsford hearkens back to the neighborhood bakeries of the past, offering sweet pastries and cookies, savory breakfasts and lunches, and handmade artisan-style hearth baked breads. Our talented baristas offer delicious coffee drinks, organic teas, healthy smoothies and refreshing iced beverages. Gather with your family, friends and neighbors in the stylish café. Our team of artisans bake bread daily using centuries old baking methods free of preservatives, dough conditioners and stabilizers. Our breakfast pastries are also handmade in the traditional French style, using only whole ingredients, and baked fresh every morning. Village Bakery & Cafe offers catering for breakfast and lunch events. Your guests will enjoy a full range of fresh and healthy offerings at your next corporate office luncheon or celebratory baby or bridal shower. Est. 2012

Village Bakery & Cafe Pittsford

We proudly feature locally sourced products, including specialty lattes, smoothies, fresh pastries, and ice cream. Our menu focuses on a carefully crafted selection of quality breakfast and lunch sandwiches, along with customer favorites like our famous chili, and unique breakfast chowder. Everything is made with fresh ingredients and prepared to order. Neutral Ground is also home to event space overlooking the Erie Canal. Our private, beautifully decorated room accommodates up to 50 guests and is perfect for baby showers, rehearsal dinners, celebrations of life, classes, seminars, and other special gatherings. We offer a flexible menu to suit a variety of occasions and budgets, and our experienced event planner will help coordinate every detail to ensure your event exceeds expectations. For larger evening events, the entire coffeehouse can also be included. For event inquiries and additional details, please contact: info@neutralgroundcoffee.com.

Neutral Ground Coffeehouse - Pittsford

NOTION is the brainchild of Bonnie Miguel, a Creative Director/Graphic Designer for over 25 years who is dedicated to the Rochester creative community. With her studio here in Pittsford for seven years, Bonnie thought it was perfect opportunity to provide local makers an outlet to make their amazing creations available to the public in this quaint little shop. Everything is either handmade here in Rochester or is vintage from days gone by. Looking for that unique gift for someone? NOTION has just the perfect thing, from wood and pottery creations to jewelry, a huge card selection and so many other unique items that are regularly being added to each week. Stop in and find just the perfect thing, and SUPPORT LOCAL!

NOTION

Cleo + Kin is a boutique lifestyle shop in the heart of Pittsford. The shop offers a wide selection of goods from women's clothing to home decor and baby gifts. Shop owner, Brenna, is also a maker of minimalist handcrafted jewelry and home fragrances. In addition to the goods she creates for the shop, she focuses on sourcing sustainable, independent brands and women run businesses. Her vision for Cleo + Kin is to create a welcoming and uplifting space that is filled with all the things she love to share with people. The shop will also be rolling out some creative classes and workshops later on this year, lead by Brenna as well as other local makers in the Rochester area.

Cleo + Kin Boutique Gift Shop

Rochester By Water is a nonprofit organization that connects the community and visitors to Rochester's historic waterways through authentic, guided boat experiences and educational programs. Founded in 1991, RBW operates the iconic Sam Patch replica packet boat on the Erie Canal in Pittsford and the new modern yacht Riverie in downtown Rochester. Sam Patch features the signature canal experience of passing through a century old lock. Riverie cruises the Genesee River and Erie Canal, and provides a magical view of urban wildlife and the city skyline. Sam Patch and Riverie offer a wide spectrum of entertainment and education options for families, businesses, schools, and organizations. Themed cruises include live music, birding, guest experts, arts & culture, Erie Canal and Rochester history, and environmental science. Snacks and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are available for purchase. Online cruise booking is open now at rochesterbywater.org/cruises. Cruises range from $30 to $50 per adult with discounts for seniors, military/veterans, and students from 4-21 years old. Infants to 3 years old are free. Both vessels hold approximately 40 passengers and are available for private charters for celebrations, corporate events, and educational programs. For information on charters, visit our private Charters page: rochesterbywater.org/private-charters and fill out an inquiry form.

Sam Patch Tour Boat

black & blue is Rochester’s favorite New American Steakhouse, serving our community for over 15 years. Elegant but unpretentious, sophisticated but approachable, b&b’s inventive design, inspired cuisine, and complete focus on gracious hospitality drives impressive crowds night after night. All of our Black Angus steaks are hand-cut and wet aged for 21-28 days exclusively for black & blue. They are seasoned in our signature house rub and broiled to our guests’ liking in a 1700° oven. black & blue is also dedicated to supplying our restaurants with the freshest seafood though our family-owned fish and seafood house in St. Petersburg, Florida. From boat to plate, our b&b family is the only one touching your fish. black & blue hosts corporate and special events for up to 40 guests. From intimate parties to lavish receptions to important business dinners, we provide our guests with an elegant setting, customized b&b menus and unparalleled hospitality for their private events. Est. 2005

black & blue Steak and Crab

Chefs amuse at hibachi grills & craft unique rolls & platters in a modest, wood-accented locale. Pickup and delivery options available as well.

Plum Garden Japanese Restaurant

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!

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The second in our 2026-27 Headliner Series!  
  
A Rochester New Year’s Eve tradition at Nazareth! Former cast members and a co-writer of the Capitol Steps return as the new Capitol Fools to perform their musical parody where no politician is safe, and every absurdity gets its moment in the spotlight. The spirited, irreverent Capitol Fools blaze new steps up a stairway of satire, holding a mirror to our crazy political culture, while still performing all the beloved bits: the mind-boggling backward talking spoonerisms, break-neck costume changes, over-the-top impressions, and all-new song spoofs reflecting the state of the union, and then some. Expect bipartisan belly laughs as the Fools skewer the day’s news with wisecracking wordplay, wit, and whimsy.  
  
This performance contains content with mature themes.

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Get ready for an electrifying weekend at the Fright Night Duals and Individuals 2026!

Fright Night Duals and Individuals 2026

 the U.S. Amateur is the leading annual golf tournament in the United States for amateur golfers

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